I feel like you're the only content creator that isn't gatekeeping by showing us exactly how to become competitive and win in important tournaments. I appreciate this video and your research very much.
I think this is a problematic mindset. There are a lot of great players making great content and are providing insight into their strategies and gameplay mechanics (maybe more than ever). I think that ultimately it’s up to players to be as resourceful as possible in developing their own methodologies to becoming a better player. There’s no cookie cutter video that will make anyone a better player, repetition and familiarization with the game and how the best players play is what I think will lead new players to success much faster. While some players certainly gatekeep their pertinent strategies for picking decks, there is a load of info out there for new players entering the space.
Players do 2 hour long podcasts about how to play the decks they’re successful with. Azul just dropped like 10 full videos on cooked decklists as a better starting spot than Japan lists 3 weeks before EUIC. You’re just only watching a sexy few people
Content like this is why Omnipoke remains atop when it comes to welcoming new players to the game. This is extremely informative, and I've learned a few things today that I didn't know after nearly 10 years of play. Thank you guys 👏
Meta as a term is the prefix from greek, meaning 'above' or 'superordinate to'. Same as in metatextual, metanarrative, etc. Metagame is a term coined to reflect that kind of exact meaning: the game that arises as a byproduct of EXAMINING a game, from above, or in other words the game theory ABOUT playing a different game. Most effective tactic available is a backronym of sorts, a phrase that does not one-to-one connect with the actual original creation of the word metagame from that prefix. (unless claiming it as an acronym was an engagement bait tactic, in which case, well played)
Metagaming as a process is definitely examining game theory within a game yoinking this prefix and repurposing it may be a butchering of the language but it’s a great way to illustrate the point quickly to people who’ve no clue what tcgs nerds yap on about!
Very unique and insightful vid, thanks Joe! Best way I can describe this vid is like "I sorta have an idea, but it helps having everything illustrated and presented neatly"
this actually makes a lot of sense. thank you! I hope to practice tina even more now that I know about limitless, it's my absolute favorite deck and I'm so glad it's surviving into H bkock
Mann I can’t definitely use this info especially since I don’t have a team or a lot of people to practice with so solo practice for me .Great video brotha especially as I Prepare for Orlando .Zard ,lugia and a arc pile of some sort are my my options ,I’ll just wait for EUIC and that will determine my play 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
META was not an acronym, and it always has been short for metagaming. However, because English its stupid, it has been retroactively made to fit that cringe ass acronym. Made me shed a tear hear Omnipoke say it lol.
I didn’t think it was an acronym either. My understanding was The metagame is the game being played outside the game. Popular decks, techs for matchups etc are the metagame. The rules and plays when your sitting down is the actual game.
I cannot confirm beyond a shadow of a doubt, but from early Magic days, meta of course evolved from the prefix meta, such as metaphysical. The game outside of the game itself.
just running opening hands over and over again to see how your first turn or two would play out. helpful for trying to gauge the consistency of your deck!
@@OmniPoke yeah it's a very helpful video, thanks Joe! I do like the lax, but hate having a terrible tina matchup. Leaning towards an arc/pile as they are fairly easy to pilot, which helps as I've only been playing the game since last august. Looking forward to trying out great tusk as well
I want to get into paper play but don't own a deck I want to build chien pao but don't know the best place to buy singles in the UK do you recommend anywhere
You'll probably spend a lot of money opening packs to get the pieces by chance, you probably should just order the cards you need online. The only problem is if you need them fast since you need to consider the shipping times.
Cards which you may choose to play which don’t fit into your decks general strategy but are within your list with certain matchups in mind to improve your chances of winning against it For example evolving decks like charizard almost always need to tech manaphy because without it, radiant greninja could ruin their early setup in a number of popular decks!
@@OmniPoke I think that makes sense, is that like having cards in your deck that doesn't fit your type or theme etc. Like having mimikyu to protect against V's and ex's even if you don't run a psychic deck?
I feel like you're the only content creator that isn't gatekeeping by showing us exactly how to become competitive and win in important tournaments. I appreciate this video and your research very much.
I think this is a problematic mindset. There are a lot of great players making great content and are providing insight into their strategies and gameplay mechanics (maybe more than ever). I think that ultimately it’s up to players to be as resourceful as possible in developing their own methodologies to becoming a better player. There’s no cookie cutter video that will make anyone a better player, repetition and familiarization with the game and how the best players play is what I think will lead new players to success much faster. While some players certainly gatekeep their pertinent strategies for picking decks, there is a load of info out there for new players entering the space.
No one is gatekeeping dawg. This is braindead
Players do 2 hour long podcasts about how to play the decks they’re successful with. Azul just dropped like 10 full videos on cooked decklists as a better starting spot than Japan lists 3 weeks before EUIC. You’re just only watching a sexy few people
Content like this is why Omnipoke remains atop when it comes to welcoming new players to the game.
This is extremely informative, and I've learned a few things today that I didn't know after nearly 10 years of play.
Thank you guys 👏
Meta as a term is the prefix from greek, meaning 'above' or 'superordinate to'. Same as in metatextual, metanarrative, etc. Metagame is a term coined to reflect that kind of exact meaning: the game that arises as a byproduct of EXAMINING a game, from above, or in other words the game theory ABOUT playing a different game. Most effective tactic available is a backronym of sorts, a phrase that does not one-to-one connect with the actual original creation of the word metagame from that prefix.
(unless claiming it as an acronym was an engagement bait tactic, in which case, well played)
Metagaming as a process is definitely examining game theory within a game
yoinking this prefix and repurposing it may be a butchering of the language but it’s a great way to illustrate the point quickly to people who’ve no clue what tcgs nerds yap on about!
Thank you, this is one of the best videos pctg related ive ever seen ❤
this video is the PTCG equivalent of “give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime”
Teach a man to fish for boss for game
Very unique and insightful vid, thanks Joe! Best way I can describe this vid is like "I sorta have an idea, but it helps having everything illustrated and presented neatly"
Watched all the way through, no skips. Insanely insightful video
Probably one of the best videos i have seen in a while ngl
Really helpful information and more to come, denfinity saving this for the future🥰
Absolutely incredibly helpful video!
Thank you Joe for all this work and your professional insights.
REALLY great video, full of important advice. Only wish I had this 3 weeks ago!
This is incredibly valuable content. Thank you
Joe, I love you. Thank you for this!
Thanks, really helpful and informative.
Awesome video, mate!
this actually makes a lot of sense. thank you! I hope to practice tina even more now that I know about limitless, it's my absolute favorite deck and I'm so glad it's surviving into H bkock
New player here, video was super helpful. I appreciate the time and effort you put into making it!
Thank you! I didn’t know where to find mu data before now
Mann I can’t definitely use this info especially since I don’t have a team or a lot of people to practice with so solo practice for me .Great video brotha especially as I
Prepare for Orlando .Zard ,lugia and a arc pile of some sort are my my options ,I’ll just wait for EUIC and that will determine my play 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
META was not an acronym, and it always has been short for metagaming. However, because English its stupid, it has been retroactively made to fit that cringe ass acronym. Made me shed a tear hear Omnipoke say it lol.
I didn’t think it was an acronym either. My understanding was The metagame is the game being played outside the game. Popular decks, techs for matchups etc are the metagame. The rules and plays when your sitting down is the actual game.
I cannot confirm beyond a shadow of a doubt, but from early Magic days, meta of course evolved from the prefix meta, such as metaphysical. The game outside of the game itself.
@@Invinciproductions close, it’s from metagaming. The concept of metagaming has existed before Magic, it’s the game within the game
Isn’t the cringe backronym an elegant and fast way to explain this concept to a layman effectively?
@@OmniPoke Cringe but effective!
Super helpful
Can you elaborate on what you mean by "Goldfishing"?
just running opening hands over and over again to see how your first turn or two would play out. helpful for trying to gauge the consistency of your deck!
@@OmniPoke gotcha! Thank you for the clarification!
wasn't aware of trainer hill, the matchup percentage chart is really interesting. Will be attending EUIC, still have no idea what to play.
Hopefully these steps help you narrow down a pick!
@@OmniPoke yeah it's a very helpful video, thanks Joe! I do like the lax, but hate having a terrible tina matchup. Leaning towards an arc/pile as they are fairly easy to pilot, which helps as I've only been playing the game since last august. Looking forward to trying out great tusk as well
I want to get into paper play but don't own a deck I want to build chien pao but don't know the best place to buy singles in the UK do you recommend anywhere
You'll probably spend a lot of money opening packs to get the pieces by chance, you probably should just order the cards you need online. The only problem is if you need them fast since you need to consider the shipping times.
Quick question: what is teching? i've heard it many times elsewhere without questioning it
Cards which you may choose to play which don’t fit into your decks general strategy but are within your list with certain matchups in mind to improve your chances of winning against it
For example evolving decks like charizard almost always need to tech manaphy because without it, radiant greninja could ruin their early setup in a number of popular decks!
@@OmniPoke I think that makes sense, is that like having cards in your deck that doesn't fit your type or theme etc. Like having mimikyu to protect against V's and ex's even if you don't run a psychic deck?
Great video!
They should go back to rotating just after Worlds. This midway rotation is kinda annyoing.
NGL, been playing competitive cardgames for years and never knew what Meta stood for 😅
Time to take down this video. This video makes no sense at this stage. It's an absolutely horrible meta!
The video is a great resource regardless of the actual meta. Mind you this meta hasn’t even started so idk what are you talking about
Lugia/Arc/Turbo Decks. Whats terrible about this, lmfao
@@MontcalmPTCGoh don’t forget good ole Zard