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PLAYER PROFILE: KRIS FERBER
UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPION
Where are you from? What’s the name of the local store where you play?
I’m from Albany, New York. I play at Comic Depot and Zombie Planet.
What Deck did you bring to the U.S. National Championship? How did you design it? Who do you test your Decks with?
I brought a Synchro Cat Deck with a copy of “Instant Fusion.” My friend Devon Schwartz made this Deck on the Stardust Accelerator game for Nintendo DS. I tested with Devon and Mike Kirskey.
How did you prepare for the U.S. National Championship?
I tested more the night before, and got a good night’s sleep.
What were your memorable moments or key plays during the tournament?
The most memorable moment was the final Duel of the tournament.
When you sat down to play your final match, what were you thinking about?
I was pretty calm knowing that I already won a trip to Tokyo.
How did you feel when you realized that you had just won the U.S. National Championship?
It was a great feeling. I felt like I was in a dream. I truly didn’t believe I was awake.
What do you feel is your biggest strength as a player?
I’m considered to be very intimidating.
When and how did you first become interested in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME?
I became interested after my friend Benito Madrid Malloy in freshman year showed me one of the video games. I started playing the video game. Then I started playing casually. Around 2007 I started to play competitively.
Do you have a strategy in mind for the World Championship? How will you prepare?
I do. I will prepare by testing with the local players and talking online with experienced players.
Is tthere anything you’re looking forward to seeing in Tokyo?
I’m looking forward to seeing Akihabara.
Do you have any advice for aspiring players?
The best way to win is to relax and have fun. You’re under less stress and feel way more relaxed. Showing goods sportsmanship is important even if you take an unfortunate loss.
