Today i would like share with you the big recurent sujet at Yu-Gi-Oh ... The Cheating !!
Cheating is an unfortunate part of any game that has ever come into existence, and it only gets worse when there are prizes involved or a reward of any kind for winning.
This problem is especially rampant in the world of trading card games, like the Yu-Gi-Oh. There are all kinds of cheaters in the world of Yu-Gi-Oh, but there are ways to spot, stop and prevent these kinds of problems from occurring.
This article is intended to help honest players, not to give ideas to those who are dishonest and looking for an easy win, so here are some of the top ways to prevent cheating.
Top decking - This kind of cheating is done when a player rigs his or her deck so that a certain card shows up in their first hand. This can a dangerous cheat because there's more than one way to achieve a one turn victory in Yu-Gi-Oh. Common cards that players will top deck include anything that will enhance their remaining draws, or cards that will clear the field in a single turn like Torrential Tribute, Heavy Storm and Dark Hole, or Mirror Force. Top decking can also set an opponent up so that they will have an almost unstoppable chain of cards that will lead one move into another, giving them and clear path for the win.
Exemple (one) here with this video:
Imagine if i have Sangan destroyed by battle (i playing Rock-Stunt"Anti-Meta")
Step 1: I take my deck and take my Block Golem.
Step 2: For the next turn i know i want have Heavy Storm
Step 3: Heavy Storm going on the top of the deck immediatly after adding Block Golem
Step 4: The shuffling is a illusion and the cut shuffle is fake
If you forget to make a Final Cut, it will be fatal for you.
Step 5: It's my turn, and i draw ... oh ! nice i'm so lucky Heavy Storm is top deck !!
Prevention - The only way to prevent top decking is to cut your opponents deck before a duel. Another good prevention technique is to know who you are facing in a Yu-Gi-Oh event. Check online sites where duelists chat about upcoming events, and see who is planning to attend, and then look at their background information. Do other duelists think this player is an honest duelist, or are they known for certain underhanded dealing? Many times cheaters stick together and become well known for their dishonest Yu-Gi-Oh play style, so they are blacklisted, so to speak. If you can be aware of these players, then alert a judge to watch your match, so everything is fair and balanced. But keep in mind that the judge won't watch your entire match, because he has other things to do.
Card Switch - This is a move that can be pulled off by any Yu-Gi-Oh duelist with fast hands. Like a magician says "the hand is quicker than the eye" and in many cases this is true. Players who use the card switch will rotate the cards in the hand quickly, and in some cases exchange a card in their hand for the top card of their deck. Also watch for players who pick up the top two cards of their deck and then select one of those to draw into their hand. The advantage to this kind of Yu-Gi-Oh cheat is that it thins the deck or allows a player drawing options, which of course alters the outcome of any Yu-Gi-Oh duel.
Spotting - Be on the lookout for anyone who seems nervous of jumpy with the cards in their hand, and watch their deck closely. Also look at the way an opponent draws their cards, usually if you're looking for something specific, like a player picking up more than one card at a time, you'll be able to catch on. Be alert at all times.
Stopping - The only way to stop this kind of cheater is to call them out on their cheating scheme. When you suspect this kind of behavior call an official Yu-Gi-Oh judge to your table and alert them to the problem. Of course the cheater will deny your claims, they always do and always will, but a judge will watch the game and make sure fair play is enforced. This is the only fair way to stop Card Swappers.
It's almost impossible to spot top decking, unless you're present when your opponent shuffles. Most of the time a Yu-Gi-Oh duelist will shuffle their deck out of habit while seated waiting for a match to begin. Make sure you observe your opponent shuffling, because otherwise they may be top decking a card.
Exemple (2):
Here i would like to show when you oppenent shuffle your deck if you not concentrate or if you occupate when you write the life Points or when you see the duel beside you after touching your deck.
Step 1: I am taking your deck and if i can, i'm showing the bottom of your deck and see all the bad card (for the moment or Dead-Card).
In this video when i'm taking the deck, you can see it's full Spell or Trap card (don't forget i play Anti-Meta)
Step 2: I'm shuffling your deck
Step 3: After you draw all the Dead-card (Full monster in start hand)
Preventing - The best way to prevent this from happening is to just stay alert and pay attention. If a player is jumpy with the cards politely ask them to stop because their actions are distracting. This will get you into a position to see if you're dealing with a cheater or a nervous duelist. If they fight you on your request then you know something is fishy and you should immediately call a judge. Also if you notice your opponent pulling off a lot of "Yugi" moments, like getting the exact card they need at the right time, be aware that they might be card swapping.
On looking - This is done when a player has a group of friends gather around your table to watch your match. In many cases this is a planned maneuver so that your opponent can get an idea of what cards you have, and what traps you have on the field. Just like Pegasus in the Yu-Gi-Oh anime this gives your opponent the advantage of knowing every card you have, draw, and play.
This may be one of the easiest cheats to spot, just look for a crowd of people watching your match. Many times during large events spectators are common, but you'll be able to notice a group of people who interact with your opponent more so then your common Yu-Gi-Oh onlooker. Just be aware of the crowd watching your match and look for anything suspicious.
Stopping - When you suspect that your opponent has an entourage looking at your cards and relaying information to them just ask them nicely to leave. If anyone gets defensive, or aggressive then you know something is not right. Most Yu-Gi-Oh players respect their fellow duelist and will comply with such a simple request. If a problem does occur then just call a judge to spot your match.
Preventing - The only way to prevent this from happening is to monitor the crowd around you, and to conceal your hand from everyone. Always assume that another duelist can see your hand unless it's totally concealed. This is important to practice in any situation, because hand concealment can be a big key in making sure that a duel is completely fair, and that no information gets to your opponent that shouldn't.
The easiest way to stop a person top decking a card is to make sure their deck is shuffled. When you sit down to begin a Yu-Gi-Oh duel make sure you cut your opponents deck, or better yet pick it up and shuffle the entire deck as if it were your own. This will ensure that any cards strategically place in the deck are shuffled and cut fairly. Also keep a close eye on your opponent's draws, and be aware of how many cards they have in their hand to be sure that nothing abnormal goes on.
Exemple (3):
It's my last video for this Part 1.
On this video you can see, when i shuffle my deck (this shuffle is the pile-Shuffle)
Step 1: I take my deck for select 6 cards, i think is my best start hand (Morphing Jar, Solemn Warning, Solemn Judgment, Monster Reborn, Starlight Road and Pot Of Duality).
Step 2: I place my Best Start Hand (BSH) on the top and i make 6 piles i complete it with the rest.
Step 3: I replace the rest in the same orders.
Step 4: I shuffling the deck for giving more credibility without touch the top (BSH is here).
Step 5: Drawing moment.
Regional season is here and many tournaments are being held around the country and even the world. These tournaments can earn Yu-Gi-Oh duelist a spot in the world's competition and many times have Card Prize or High-Tech product (Ipad, Ipod, Computer ...) as rewards for winning, so you can be sure that cheaters will show themselves at these events. Just be prepared, be cautious and be alert. By knowing the different kinds of cheaters out there, and by being informed about their practices, you can be sure that every match you enter into will be safe, fair, and well played.
Thanks for reading if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions for future
articles feel free to leave it down in the comments below !
See you soon for the Part 2.
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