What is your rating and what is the deck that got you there?
I am at 1744 playing mostly Juzam/control.
I am curious to see what Az, Matt D', K-Run and Rakso are rated at (everyone else too). And really want to know who is at the top here on this site
I know there are not that many Type One sanctioned events, but still...
supposedly, i'd be 1600 atm ;)
1600 here too, I think
I don't have a rating because there is no organized T1 tourney scene anywhere in this city, much less the country or region.
I also haven't joined any online league because the time difference makes it impossible for me to play comfortably. Last time I tried it, it was a sea of newbies sporting Keeper hate and I was forced to draw in ROUND 3 because of technical problems, and placed 9th after getting knocked out by some Sligh with MD hate I was mispaired against. I never tried it again.
K-Run, I'm not sure. He plays in a lot of tourneys but I don't know if they're sanctioned.
Azhrei has only recently been playing in sanctioned tourneys. He probably broke 1700 already.
Matt, I think is at the high 1700s or low 1800s.
Meridian should have a rating somewhere there, too, after playing in a number of tourneys.
Matt D'Avanzo, up around 1840 or so.
I'm at 1696 right now, with 5 sanctioned tournaments under my belt, 4 of which have been against a bunch of other 1600 level people since our store just started having sanctioned tournaments. I expect to be up around 1800 sooner or later though, depending on how much I get a chance to play and whether or not I visit Neutral Ground to steal points.
Matt has 1841 and Carl has 1839
And I think JP was at like 1720 or 1740 at MTGOnline... :p
I only have 1693, but hopefully I'm playing 2 more sanctioned tournies within the next month.
Also, another dane, (Sonrik) on BD have 1768. But it looks like we're going to play sanctioned T1 once a month, the only problem is we have to drive 110 km -/
I think like 90% of T1 players arent playing in sanctioned tournaments. I'd wager a good portion of players outside NG and Richmond Comix have much of a DCI history as far as Type 1 is concerned.
To boot, more and more people from this site are apprentice players only, or have to run suboptimal versions of a deck due to not owning power 9.
Tough to compare dicksize between horses and smurfs, I suppose.
I have 1704 in t1, 1719 in constructed and 1920 in limited.
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Chris
well since I've never played a sanctioned event mine should be the same as my SAT score
I'm at:
Vintage
1646 Rating 14 Matches 3 Events
Not that many sanctioned events around here....
I'm still damn proud of my ---- rating. Unfortunatly, if I show up at NG this summer thats gonna change...I just might be forced to not go. :P
-Eric
Vintage
1699 Rating 29 Matches 6 Events
Didn't start playing T1 competatively till last year, so only 7 events so far. The last one (still) hasn't been processed yet
Vintage
1564 Rating 64 Matches 9 Events
Too bad CTM tourneys are not sanctionned :-(
These events were Archmage tournaments held in Rimouski. I got that low when I made 3-12 at one of those tournaments, about 5 years ago, playing a Land Destruction/Counterspell deck. Now, I can't participate anymore since I work on sundays :-(
Other ratings :
Tatanka - 1745
Rioux - 1711
MigHells - 1707
Ti-Bonhomme - 1696
Luc, Use The Force - 1695
Zazel - 1689
Le_Lepreux - 1658
P-O - 1650
1841 rating in type I currently, though it's a damn roller coaster ride. Maintaining a high rating at NG is hard as hell because the type I population is basically an elite 5% with high ratings and a lower 95% with dismal ratings that usually play nothing but total hate decks. Thus you gain DICK for beating most people and lose a ton of points any time you lose a game.
I have a 1730 rating in type II and have only played in 3 sanctioned events. Type II is the dumbest format EVER.
--Matt
I agree with you Matt, about T2, but if you don't play T2 around here, you won't be able to play anything....don't have a NG store here, and it seems the closest that I can get to play T1, is playing T1.5 I know, it is really sad. Adn even I do good on those, they don't use the DCI rating system, but one they created themselves in the store. I'm # 17 on the store, and I started playing there recently. I wish I could get more t1 going here....or maybe move to NY. ;)
To say Type Two is the dumbest format ever is total ignorance. Type Two is not a static format, and to say it is dumb is to make such a huge generalization as to be unsupportable.
Stephen Menendian
Well, I recently starting to like T2 again. I hated it while MM and Invasion where legal. Now with Invasion block and Odyssey, I kinda like it again. But I like T1 way better....and I hate draft....kinda like sealed. But somethimes T2 gets kinda monotonus. This days, at least there are 4 dominant decks intead of 1 or 2 (like when fires was around). Now, at least you have Atog, Snake, Braids, and R/G beats...and Black is emerging, and some other decks like Sligh in T2. So ate least the env is more variant now....
my 2 mexican cents....
Steven, Matt is just cranky 'cause he had his type 2 ass handed to him on a plate this weekedn at the Grudge match, he doesn't mean it. (By the way I got reamed this weekend too.)
My rating as of now is 1899 in type 1 so I guess that is pretty good. It was a bit over 1900 a week or two ago but the fates have not been kind.
Type 2 is dumb because of the speed of the card rotation and the excessive amounts of money that must be spend to remain type 2 competitive. Over a 2 year period with 6 sets to buy. Type 2 is more expensive then getting a set of power 9 and playing Type 1. This is the big cash cow for Wizards which is good for them but it is just dumb because the sets rotate so fast that so much money must be sunk into it and it rotates so quickly that all the options for each set are left untried.
OK We are all upset cause we all didn't do so well at the Grudge Match. I do think that the set rotations are too quick.
My Rating is like 1740 or so probably higher cause I won the last 250 dollar type I
Vinny, that was a great description of type 2. It really is the most expensive format. Once you drop the money on type 1 you really don't need to spend any more ever. It is not popular with Wizards for that reason.
But that is for another thread...
Not to mention its all netdecks, no innovation, deck attachment, or fun broken things.
Forget NY come to Colorado Azj/k that would be quite the drive! Thanks for posting guys. There are some impressive ratings at NG (Matt, Robb. Very impressive)! The highest rated players in Colorado are around the high 1800's. It's nice here because some good players show up for the big type one events @ Mile High Comics so my rating doesn't drop too huge for losing, then again it doesn't increase much for winning either...I dislike type two but have not played it since '97! I just love the power of type one, plus you never know what you will face (where I play at leased, I mean there are a few ppl that play there signature decks, but a field of 64 tends to bring out some different decks!), the decks are very varied.
I used to live in Utah so i know all about having no Type one sanctioned events I feel for you FBI, Rakso, Arex, K-run and everyone else!
Robb, Smmenen is just upset because he had his Type One ass handed to him based entirely on his skill and not one bit on luck.
"To say Type Two is the dumbest format ever is total ignorance."
This is true, however. I think OBC will prove to be the dumbest format ever.
"Type Two is not a static format, and to say it is dumb is to make such a huge generalization as to be unsupportable."
Please read a book on logic, and then a book on rhetoric. Please.
I'm in the low 1770's in every format. I'm so consistant =P
I was quite consistent too until I figured out Odyssey block limited.
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Chris
1594, baby!
My Type II and constructed ratings are actualy a good bit better, but most the matches for that are pre Urza's Block. (ie. When Type 2 still had good cards, when men were real men, etc. etc.)
Note on ratings...I tend to think that people with high ratings don't have much fun...I mean, if you're worried about dropping below 1800 or something, you aren't going to go to the next tourney with some brand new idea, you'll just show up with keeper week in-week out.
Sure, it makes it easier for people like me to metagame, but maybe next time you should put aside your trusty control deck, and satisfy your inner longing to play White Weenie.
It's not good to keep those feelings inside, you know.
Really
White weenie. Hmmmm. I have actually won a tourney or two with a white weenie deck but that was a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. The deck list was hilarious but managed to win, don't know how.
I actually enjoy keeper but I get the point. I think that's why I started playing a little type 2, for variety and not always having the deck everyone sideboarded for.
Just wanted to mention that I'm now up to 1724
I am 1899 in Vintage, but not ranked in any other format, if 3 more tourneys will process thier results i will be about 1915, I have beaten Kevin Greene (the #1 guy in Kansas- 1933) 2 times that have not posted.
-Freddie
Green Knight: Were you just trying to get a feel of what the average pts are?
Or are you trying to discover who the best people are to listen to for advise?
If it is the latter, you should still be pretty scrutinizing of advise you get, as you see Rakso is not even ranked but spectacular on advise.
The metagame that Matt D' plays in is probly tougher then mine, which is probly why his pts are lower then mine, even though his skilllevel is superior to mine, and his advise is superb as well.
just wanted to add my 2 cent$
-Freddie
Freddie: Did you also beat Bob Maher, Jr. and Toby Wachter? :p
Couldn't resist...
um... what? I am sorry, i don't get it.
(as freddie shows his dumb ass to the world)
What does that mean?
I just wanted to see how people were rated around here, as BD Probably has the "best" type one players around. I was also wanting to see what type of ratings the different types of players had (arrgo, combo, control, arrgo/control) as suspected control has a handle on the best ratings posted above. I was also hoping to see what decks (arch types) people were playing along with the rating. From all of the names above I see a lot of Control (actually all names I recognize with good rating are control (except the lone combo (or different control deck besides keeper anyhow is parfait) player K-Run @1693). The only arrgo players I see have a 1600 rating, FBI, Sylvester, Spin13…) so it just seemed like a good thread to start. As far as advise I have been around, in the shadows some times, long enough to judge which players opinions I agree with. Thanks for looking out for me though Freddie.
Personally, I try to take the advice of whomever can use correct spelling and grammar, rather than rankings.
Incidentally, what's with people typing 'arrgo'? At first I thought this was just a typo, but I've seen it more and more and I'm starting to suspect something.
I guess people (whistles) are just putting the Grr in aRRGo (oGRRa), it looks cooler anyway...: )
Umm...Either K-run gained over 100 pts in less than a month or I had a typo somewhere...
Now don't get me wrong w/ all this rating jazz, I am not saying if you have a 1700+ rating you are God's gift to Type One, or that the arrgo players on the board are bad 'cause they aren't rated yet. I was just wondering where everyone was, rating wise.
Well, there probably is a correlation between having power and having the dedication to go to tourneys. And, inversely, there should be one between large (and often rated) tourneys available and getting the P9.
Now, ocne you actually HAVe the P9, are gonna play keeper or aggro/other deck most of the time?
Is say own the P9 and play a deck of your choice. Try something new: ) Sure Keeper seems to be the end all be all, and it IS a great deck. But there are lots of other great decks too. I see what you are saying about owning the power 9 and playing control vs. arrgo though.
I hereby decree that henceforth it be known as "arrgo," for the simple reason that when you play it, if you haven't won by turn five you say "Argh... go."
i just broke 20000!
ok not really there is no t1 tournies around here
1600
Hmmm, let's see.
ARGH....an Abyss....*sigh*....go....
Yup sounds about right.
I must say, this "Sylvan Librarian" fellow is getting on my nerves. He is either snobish, rude, or psuedointelligent. His high rating has come from playing idiots at Neutral Ground. He could not stand a chance over here at White Tree.
Well, I'd love to learn from a type I master like you, but I can't since your killer deck was moved to the Casual Mill and then deleted because it was too much of a pile to exist even there. If you're going to act like a prick, say something intelligent first because insults don't mean much to me coming from someone I only consider a waste of sperm.
Btw sorry (to everyone else) to be so rude, but I'm getting really sick and tired of a lot of the people on this site.
Can it.
Quote:I must say, this "Sylvan Librarian" fellow is getting on my nerves. He is either snobish, rude, or psuedointelligent. His high rating has come from playing idiots at Neutral Ground. He could not stand a chance over here at White Tree.
Look, I'm going to tell Freddie to kick the ass of the next wiseass... got that? He's posted the highest rating so far, aside from Robb, so behave.
The problem with these lauded ratings is that they are based on locale, and are not fair. In my store, there is no sanctioning, or else I would have an 1800. Therefore, you can it with your points, because I could eaugsily beat you one on one.
I was afraid that this thread would become a pissing contest.
Adam, I did not see your decklist so I am not putting you down at all, but I do want to comment that matt D'Avanzo is one of the highest respected players and members of BD.
I have never seen him slight anyone on this mill. i have seen him use good humor in responce to a vulgar or negative posting: slamming him.
it is not psuedointellegence- its real.
I agree that ratings are not the best way to measure someones skill level, and you (Adam) could be a real bad ass in t1.
Lets keep it respectful though.
-Freddie
When is ToC (6?), lets all settle this on the playing field
"I have never seen him slight anyone on this mill."
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!
I mean, just... no, that's what I meant! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!
I meant, not maliciously...
st-- stop laughing at me y-you, you mean old meany!
-Freddie
Its all trash talk.
Ratings are generally garbage in my opinion, but people like Matt have shown time and time again they have skill. Sure I disagree with somethings he says, but (see the old Nantuko Shade thread) we present our points, make our opinions known, and actually discuss shit.
Shouting that you can beat anyone, or generally insult a proven decent player is no way to disagree with someone. Try bringing up some semi valid points and one day someone might take you seriously.
Quote:The problem with these lauded ratings is that they are based on locale, and are not fair. In my store, there is no sanctioning, or else I would have an 1800. Therefore, you can it with your points, because I could eaugsily beat you one on one.
You go Steve, I totally agree.
-Freddie
Quote:The problem with these lauded ratings is that they are based on locale, and are not fair. In my store, there is no sanctioning, or else I would have an 1800. Therefore, you can it with your points, because I could eaugsily beat you one on one.
My highest rating was 1867, currently it is 1856 (number 4 in Germany).
Benjamin Rott
I have an amazing vintage rating of 1600.
But, speaking of ratings, does anyone know anywhere near the Pittsburgh area that sanctions T1 tournaments on a regular basis (or at least occasionally)?
Anyone know James P Wisniewski, Buffalo, New York United States?
he is according to WOC the highest ranked t1 player in the world with PTS: 2055
-Freddie
What about Weissman? Didn't he go to duelist ionvitationals on the strength of his rating?
Yes, but I don't think he's played Type I since 1997. And a playtest session with Pat Chapin and Mikey Pustilnik doesn't boost your rating.
A whole bunch or tournaments just cleared in my area, I am now quite happy to say I am ranked #1 in Kansas and ranked #16 in the world.
My rating is 1946
(Done bragging now... thank you)
-Freddie
My rating is about 1775. I play in Freddie's metagame (Kansas City, Kansas).
I play aggro. A high rating with aggro?
I play without power. A high rating without $100 cards?
I break all the sterotypes.
Yes, I serve with the crazy bitches,
Phil (meatpipeline)
YO Phil.
How come you hardly ever play, evewn at the free tournaments?
It'd be good for me to try and get revenge, as you beat me the last time we played.
-Freddie
I won last sunday (yesterday).
I don't play that often because between school, track, and other things I can be quite busy. I am also planning on attending Origins this summer and I need to save my money for that.
Other than that I would be up for some matches.
Phil (meatpipeline)
I just got a Vintage rating. WOO HOO!!
I'm at 1665 at the moment. *FLEX* I've only played in 4 sanctioned Type 1 events, though.
Of course this will all change when the Binghamton crew mobilizes and invades Neutral Ground.
MU HU HA HA HA!!!
Wow! I just found out that I actually have a rating.
Check out THIS match record
(It's in inverse chronological order)
98-05-64427, Neutral Ground-Sun Classic: 05/03/1998
1 Eric R. Wenokor Loss 1632
97-11-38915, Neutral Ground - Classic: 11/08/1997
3 Josh J. Roche Win 1644
2 Michael J. Dote Win 1630
1 Michael M. Pustilnik Loss 1615
97-10-36292, Neutral Ground - Classic Restricted: 10/11/1997
3 Hiten . Patel Win 1625
2 Christopher P. Ferreira Win 1611
1 Patrick L Johnson Loss 1595
Rating: 1632, baby.
Note: I'm 18 now. I was like 13 at the time (without power OR skill, and I still won games)
1637 after 4 events (22 matches). There are no sanctioned T1 tourneys around here though. 3 of those are from Origins (one of which I was undefeated in) and 1 was from the GP Detroit side event.
I am way lucky to have type one tournaments every 3 to 6 months here in Colorado! My last results posted and I am up to 1756 now (6 events 38 matches).
Now up to 1747 -)
My highest rating up til now was 1836 and I´m at 1816 right now.
Just wanted to add in case there actually is a person that wants to know.
I want to know, Oliver - remember my challenge!
(For those of you who can't know this: We got into mail contact over a Keeper listing. Since he is a regular in the Dülmen Type 1 tourney, I challenged him to a game Keeper (me) vs. Mono-U (him) at the Dülmen tourney in June, which I plan on attending.
In Dülmen Germany's largest Type-1-tourneys are held every month. It's the place where everyone and his brother plays Tubbies.)
Oh yeah, I have no Vintage Rating, because the only sanctioned tournaments I could participate in were Limited events. Although after June's Dülmen tourney, I will have one...
Dozer
Dozer,
you need 10 matches to be ranked. I'll be in Duelmen in June as well
Cool, I'm looking forward to meet you. I hope someone will lend me the P9, so I can play Keeper in the tourney. (CE doesn't get you far in the DCI...)
Dozer
Sure I do remember our challenge, even though I never planned on playing Mono-U. I said Draw Go and my Draw Go definitely isn´t Mono-U :D
Just wanted to add that I played 35 Tourneys and therefore over 200 sanctioned matches. I would be interested to know if theres someone who can top that.
Emerald, Ruby and Pearl are already waiting for you Dozer, I hope I can get the rest in time for June.
My rating is low, but the best spanish type 1 player's one is 1851 0_o I can't belive there are some guys better than A COUNTRY here! wow. And now that Type 1 was the most popular format in Spain up to Tempest... wow
Okay, Draw-Go, I succumb. We'll play it out nonetheless. Btw, THANKS for your efforts! It's so nice of you and the people who assist you.
Well, it seems like I will have to give my highly teched Suicide to a companion of mine who's coming too... And it will rock house!
Dozer
I think I can top it.
Rating as of last week 1905
79 Events
239 Matches (sanctioned)
Do I win a free autographed gorilla shaman from Matt D'Avanzo? (He is soooo dreamy!)
Robb
LOL@ Robb Are you talking about the Monkey or Matt?;-)
Matt's monkey, actually.
Akk! Nooooooooooooooooooo...
Yeah, uh, that was ugly, ya know, like uh, medically speakin', how large is yo dingy?