So you want to play Cardfight Vangaurd?
Well awesome because you are looking at investing in not just a fun, fast paced, ever growing card game, but also into a community that will welcome you with open arms. So here is an easy step by step guide to getting into Vanguard!
Step 0- (Optional): Get Some Friends to Join you!
While you can have just as much fun with Vanguard by just going along to a locals it can be a lot more fun to have someone to play with outside of what is perhaps only a once a week event. This also gives you someone to play against while you are learning the basic mechanics of the game! Of course if your locals is anything like mine then there will definitely be someone willing to take the time to teach you how to play!
Step 1- Start Simple: Trial Decks
One of the great things about Vanguard is that anyone can pick it up. But do not be fooled! Like anything else you need to start simple and this game has the very aptly named Trial Decks for that! It is important to note that while very similar in function to a Yu-Gi-Oh or Magic starter deck, Trial Decks have a few notable differences-
1. Trial Decks Can Win! As I stated in my previous post due to the nature of this game it isn't like a trial deck can't be played out of the box at an event.
2. Trial Deck cards aren't just good for learning how to play! This is particularly true in the new "G" era (more on G later on!) where trial decks come with key cards that you can
only find in the trial decks.
I am planning to do an opening video of a Trial Deck when the Shadow Paladin one is released in December, just to show what a trial deck comes with. I will post a link to that when that is uploaded!
One thing to remember though that a trial deck can be a stepping stone into your next, more custom deck or just, as the name suggests, a way to trial out the game. See if you do actually want to play!
Another option is the "Legend" decks. These have a little bit more structure than a trial deck and make a great start if you are willing to spend a little bit more! These sell at my shop for £22, whereas Trial Decks are only £13. If you are sure you want to play Vanguard then these "Legend" decks may be the ideal start for you!
Step 2- Learn the Basics and Get Playing!
This sounds like an obvious step and it is but none the less is an important part of getting into the game. Trial Decks all come with a rulebook as well as a "how to play" guide. They are designed to be simple, but with enough in them to be able to introduce new players to the game. They are not simple to the same degree that a Yu-Gi-Oh starter deck is, but not enough to over complicate anything and put off new players.
Once you have a basic idea of how to play and what the cards in your trial deck do it is time to start playing!
Step 3- Finding Somewhere To Play
As step 0 covered it isn't totally necessary to start the game with a friend or group of friends, but it does help, simply because with someone else you can play. This can be anywhere! When me and my friends got into the game we were not above playing Vanguard in the ICT rooms at college! But if you don't have friends who want to play Vanguard or you want to play against a larger variety of people then you need to look for a local tournament.
On the official Cardfight Vanguard website there is a section where you can find shops that run Cardfight Vanguard events in your country! ( http://cf-vanguard.com/en/shop/ ) And hey. If you are ever in South-East England on a Sunday look up The Games Shop in Aldershot and come say hello!
Step 4- The Next Step
This is a place we are all at! Through playing games against a variety of people you can come to learn what is out there and what you might like to try playing. And if that doesn't help you work out then Part III might!
The next part will be looking a little into all of the clans and what they do!
Hopefully this has helped you in how to take your first steps into Vanguard!
Thanks for reading!
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