Shizo Fine, I Lose My Mind: StarCityGames Amateur Challenge *3rd Place*
Although it was nearly 90 degrees on Saturday, the temperature isn’t what got my blood flowing: It was the 137 competitors coming together for StarCityGames’ Amateur Challenge. Packing a huge variety of decks in one of the most fun and fulfilling formats seen in recent history, these hopefuls converged in a colossal struggle for the coveted Amateur Challenge trophy or, failing ultimate victory, a piece of the fifty-box prize pool.
On July 4th weekend, it was hot in Charlotte. But although it was nearly 90 degrees on Saturday, the temperature isn’t what got my blood flowing:…
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