Thread:Buddyfight Unified Universe/@comment-10483040-20170205040310/@comment-26290163-20170328225754

@Roxas, I couldn't stand the decks or builds that Bushi kept pushing over and over either, and it certainly does look like Oni may be there, we'll have to see if it's a long run or a one-off.

I kind of treat the entire Katana World as something I need to have a build of every attribute and crossovers as well. However, in the beginning, Ninjas were the only attribute one of my kids was interested in, and it was frustrating. They didn't even have a way to negate a link attack until Sen no Sen, and even that makes it a bit difficult since you need to choose between having a shield that negates an attack from one card with Body Replacement, or Sen-no-Sen.

Granted, they had the corners covered with right and back hand. But their draw issues were there until this set. Most people chose to ride Shiden out of necessity. I veered from it, but it wasn't like I had great draw in those builds. Water was introduced with a fun splash and then, gone... it's not like nothing has come out for them since, but comparatively....ugh. Then the Blade Beast got a quality, but minimal debut with no draw power at all. That's why this set has been shocking. I'm not joking when I say that I wonder if someone else took over development for Katana and has a love fest for Assassins (Don't they kinda give a Shadow Shade Vibe Artistically, and even a bit mechanically?).

Anyway, I really don't want this game ruined. I hope things level off. One encouraging aspect has been when Metta decks don't place where everyone thinks they will in Regionals. Not that I hate certain builds, and I think people should play what they want and how they like. But it's nice when other builds get surprising results.

@Matty I'm sorry that's what's going on right now. I haven't used Oni on anyone yet, and I doubt my build will look like most. It seems like people are going pretty aggro with them and I prefer to see if I can master the nuance of builds and get something more of a control battle of attrition with them.

Everyone certainly does have the right to choose and play whatever build and style, but if it falls into an "auto-deck", I just don't find it interesting. I'd rather lose having fun;)