Stephen
What made you choose your deck? What are some plays your deck can make?
I picked Memento because I was playing it in Master Duel and it was fun. It's quite good in Trinity too, which I didn't realize until I started playing it. Opening Goblin, Dark Blade, or Mace with another Memento name leads to Creation King. Otherwise, all the one card starters only generate followup. With the Creation King setups, you want to end on a set Bone Party, Akihiron in GY, and Mictlan in Field Zone, which gives you very good grind.
What were some tech choices you made? Would you make any changes to the list moving forward?
I cut the bad Memento cards (Trap and Bone Back) and didn't play the Monarch stuff because it is only extra copies of your worst starter, Angwitch. I don't know why I sided Anti-Magic Arrows, since this Deck cannot afford to activate that card.
How did your deck handle the other pilots? Any notable moments?
The deck was rewarding to play because it had lots of meaningful decisions and strong grind. Unfortunately, I drew unplayable four times, and all three of my game losses in Swiss were because I bricked. It was funny that I bricked twice in a row against Folo and got 0-2. This deck has a major consistency problem, and I was lucky to not brick in top cut.
"What's a language you want to learn (and/or a language you already know besides your native one)"
I actually got some French language certification (DELF B1) but my French sucks. It would be nice to visit France and get some practice.
What's the most beautiful place/thing you've ever seen?
Definitely some national parks. The scenery, especially in the fall, is breathtaking.
Bluey
What made you choose your deck? What are some plays your deck can make?
Originally, I was messing around with spellcasters because of the release of new magistus cards. Then, I realized you can easily bridge dark magician and shining sarcophagus between each other. Beryl is a one card dragon knight, soul servant is almost always on, and dark magic attack is just harpie's feather duster.
What were some tech choices you made? Would you make any changes to the list moving forward?
I didn't really have any tech choices, though I feel that many DM cards rarely worked, if ever coming into play. Perhaps I should have fit in more generics?
How did your deck handle the other pilots? Any notable moments?
Most matchups went one way, so I feel unsure if I did right or others did wrong. It does get funny when one pops the shining dark magician, only for it to count my opponent's monsters for the conditional effect.
"What's a language you want to learn (and/or a language you already know besides your native one)"
I feel like I need to relearn Spanish. If only to say I didn't lose it.
What's the most beautiful place/thing you've ever seen?
I don't get out much, but the beach is always dazzling.
What's a skill you've always wanted to learn?
If I could, I would love to be great in a creative hobby, but I have problems with motivation and consistency.
What's your favorite childhood memory?
I don't quite know if it is my favorite, but I do fondly remember playing smash bros with my dad.
Venom
