Name: Jackson RauAge: 16
Occupation: Student
Finished: 1st (6-0; 1792pts)
What store do you play at?
Majestix, Biggy’s
What team did you play?
Quicktron
Why did you choose that team?
Because Calen (his brother) told me to play it.
What was your favorite moment of the tournament?
Finishing in first place on Day 1.
What are your thoughts on the current state of Modern Age metagame?
Metron is underpowered.
How do you feel about your chances tomorrow in the Top 8?
I wish I had played my animal theme team.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
To be a gorilla.
Name: Roel Sanchez
Age: 46
Occupation: IT – Computers
Finished: 2nd (5-1; (1585pts)What store do you play at?
Majestix, The Realm, Game Empire
What team did you play?
Shazadam/Nightcrawler
Why did you choose that team?
The team is well-balanced with access to probability control, outwit, high attack values and efficient move and attack abilities.
What was your favorite moment of the tournament?
When Supergirl (Ashley) showed up! Also, getting to see all the great players.
What are your thoughts on the current state of Modern Age metagame?
Not bad, but they do need to test out new special powers more.
How do you feel about your chances tomorrow in the Top 8?
Pretty good. I have to beat Jackson and redeem myself!
Name: Karmell RafisolymanAge: Unknowable
Occupation: Unfathomable
Finished: 3rd (5-1; 1543pts)What store do you play at?
DJ’s Collectables
What team did you play?
Superman perplex bomb
Why did you choose that team?
It has an interesting offensive/defensive style.
What was your favorite moment of the tournament?
Going 5-0 into the 6th round.
What are your thoughts on the current state of Modern Age metagame?
The game is very well rounded right now.
How do you feel about your chances tomorrow in the Top 8?
There are a lot of good teams, but the two main things are 1) the match-ups and 2) the dice got to love you.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Flight
Name: Michael VaughanAge: 30
Occupation: Public Insurance Adjuster
Finished: 4th (5-1; 1453pts)What store do you play at?
Seth’s Games and Anime
What team did you play?
Martial Artists
Why did you choose that team?
Because the current metagame all but forces your to play Nightcrawler, Kid Zoom or Metron.
What was your favorite moment of the tournament?
The whole damn thing. Great job!
What are your thoughts on the current state of Modern Age metagame?
Not a big fan.
How do you feel about your chances tomorrow in the Top 8?
On a scale of 1-10, an 8.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Immortality.
Name: Dustin Hall
Age: 30
Occupation: Freelance Writer
Finished: 5th (5-1; 1419pts)
What store do you play at?
Maximum Comics 2.0, Las Vegas
What team did you play?
Shazam “Billy” Negation
Why did you choose that team?
It kills Metron.
What was your favorite moment of the tournament?
Round 2. I feel that I played very well against a Nightcrawler team.
What are your thoughts on the current state of Modern Age metagame?
It’s fair. There are, as always, a lot of carbon copy teams, but still a good variety among the top players. It’s also very rock-paper-scissors right now with every team having a counter.
How do you feel about your chances tomorrow in the Top 8?
I feel good.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Telekinesis. Like, “Akira” levels.
Name: Roland WellingtonAge: 32
Occupation: Teacher
Finished: 6th (5-1; 1400pts)
What store do you play at?
Comic Oasis, Las Vegas
What team did you play?
Professor X and his research assistants
Why did you choose that team?
It’s a strong mechanic that is also unexpected. It has the longest range in the game.
What was your favorite moment of the tournament?
When I KO’d a Gamora on the last action of a game to win.
What are your thoughts on the current state of Modern Age metagame?
Most players are copycats and need more creativity. We need more proactive and creative builds.
How do you feel about your chances tomorrow in the Top 8?
Very good.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Telekinesis. But, the regular kind is fine.
Name: Jason CruzAge: 24
Occupation: Student
Finished: 7th (4-2; 1499pts)
What store do you play at?
Game Empire
What team did you play?
White Lantern Flash with Hawkgirl
Why did you choose that team?
It’s effective.
What was your favorite moment of the tournament?
Supergirl!!!
What are your thoughts on the current state of Modern Age metagame?
Craptastic.
How do you feel about your chances tomorrow in the Top 8?
Good.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Morphing.
Name: Albert GanoaAge: 29
Occupation: Counselor
Finished: 8th (4-2; 1447pts)
What store do you play at?
Majestix
What team did you play?
White Lantern Flash with Gamora
Why did you choose that team?
For the ability to blades for 7 and kill Metron.
What was your favorite moment of the tournament?
My 4th round loss. It was the best match I have played in years.
What are your thoughts on the current state of Modern Age metagame?
A lot of well balanced teams.
How do you feel about your chances tomorrow in the Top 8?
I feel I have a good chance of winning.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Omega Beams
