Every Duelist competing in the main event here this weekend had to earn his or her way into this tournament.  Qualifications were won through strong Regional finishes; Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series performances; or Dragon Duels.  But what’s a Duelist to do once they’ve earned their WCQ invite?  We asked a range of competitors: “Did you keep playing in Regionals after you qualified for the WCQ?”

“Oh yeah!  I played in like, seven or eight more.  It’s fun, and I love playing the game – no reason to stop playing, and you get five packs when you enter!” -Michael McTavish

“I didn’t play in any Regionals!  I got my invite through YCS Toronto, making third place.” – Alex Vansant

“No, after I topped in Dallas I started to judge.  I learned the game in a way that I wasn’t going to learn it just by playing.  I like to give my time, and I’m hoping to get more people to judge.” – Jarel Winston

“Yeah!  It’s good practise.” – Dale Bellido

“Yes!  Where ever Dale goes, I go!” -Audrey Tan

“No, I actually started judging.  Judging is really good to do after you qualify, it teaches you the game better.  Mechanics, card rulings.” -Frazier Smith

“I played in one Regional after that, yeah.” -Lincoln Lindo

“Yeah!  I got my invite back in August, so I played in about six more!  It helps me keep up with the game.” -Matt Highline

“There weren’t any Regionals after I got my invite!  Otherwise I would have still played, haha!” -Corey Encinas

“I didn’t play at a Regional at all, and I just got in through the LCQ yesterday!” -Greg Cohen