CanYouSayG(G): Hello everybody, this is CanYouSayG, and you are reading the CanYouSayBlog, the blog where YOU get to meet the people of vanguard from around the world!

G: Today, we will be talking to one of the top players from Singapore and multiple time Singaporean representative, famous all around asia: Chow Yee Shean!!

Chow Yee Shean(YS): I will start by introducing myself. I Chow Yee Shean, 24 this years and currently serving national service in Singapore.

G: Thank you for being here. We will start off with some easy questions. How long have you been playing vanguard?

YS: I started playing Vanguard since bt01 so I am quite an old player. The reason I started Vanguard is because my group of friend started playing it so I was like why not?

G: What clans do you use, and what made you start those clan(s)?

YS: Actually I took a break from vanguard a few month ago because I have to serve NS(National service). I quit the game when LUARD, GC, NIGHTROSE are at the top 3 decks. I played GC and RP during that era. The reason I play Royal Paladin is because it’s a deck that can beat any deck out there. Not to mention my favorite clan. About GC, I like the 3 ur watar, melem and history maker combo.

G: Of all the different seasons and eras of Vanguard, which do you like the most?

YS: I like the eras when Sing Savor Dragon and revenger phantom blaster abyss are in hype. That`s when legion just came out. I play Sing Savor Dragon during that Era. During that time Sing Savor Dragon effect is just too Over Power. 3 vanguard attack in one turn.

G: Yee Shean, you are known around the world as a top vanguard player from Singapore. You are often called Rank #1 In Asia. Do you mind sharing what large tournaments you have topped?







YS: The large tourney I top４:

2014 World Championship Malaysia Regional Qualifier: 2nd place

2014 World Championship Asia Oceania Continental championship: Champion

2014 world championship finals: 3rd place

2015 Singapore team league: Champion

2016 Asia championship Singapore Qualifier: Champion

2016 World Championship Singapore Qualifier: Champion

And a lot more smaller ones haha

Shop tourney at Rowell (usually about ６０−１００ players)

G: How do you feel about being called Rank #1 in Asia?

YS: its just a rumor but I feel Proud HAHAHA! But of cause there are a lot of stronger players out there.

G: You have achieved a lot in Singapore. Can you share some of your greatest goals in Vanguard that you with to one-day reach?

YS: I wanted to be the world champion. But right now I just don’t have much time to play as I am busy serving national service for my country. Maybe after I finish.

CanYouSayG（G）: What are some secrets behind your success?

Chow Yee Shean (YS): Form a group of competitive players to Practice, and discuss. Be humble and keep learning. Most importantly, enjoy it or you won't be able to keep up with practice session. Participate shop competition will helps too.

G: How often do you train and practice for tournaments, what do you think is important while practicing?

YS： Quite often. After school or work I will spend my time visiting card shop and search strong players or meeting up with my group of friends to play. Try out different type of Meta decks and learn how they work. Know their pros and cons and keep on practicing. Watch the video posted on YouTube or Facebook vanguard will helps.

G: What do you think about when selecting a deck for a specific tournament?

YS : Nothing much for me. I just use the deck I practice with the most. If you use decks that you are not comfortable with, It won`t really bring you far in a long run tourney unless you are really lucky.

G: When you are playing in a tournament, what are the things you are thinking about when you are making your plays?

YS: Don`t play too fast, instead of getting caught in opponent pace, stop and think even if you know what you should do but of course don`t take too long too. Keep calm and don`t get distracted by the people around you. FOCUS is important.

G: Regarding playing, As an high level player, what is, in your opinion, some mistakes you see a lot of players (newer as well as veterans) you see making?

YS: I don`t really call it mistake. They just don`t make the best move depend on what deck they use. Some of the players know the best play but on that point of time they some get distracted or are too nervous. Practice your deck often. You need to keep practicing and playing to build up to confidence you have in order to minimize the mistake you make.

G: Is there anything else about Vanguard in Singapore that you would like to share?

YS: Singapore is a small country. Most of the competitive vanguard plays age range from 14 to 25. There are really a lot of card shop in Singapore and it’s very easy to get there. You will mostly see the same facing during shop competition. Singapore is a very fast pace country so once you reach a certain age, you won`t be able to play vanguard competitively because you cannot keep up with practice sessions. Most of the players play multiple card games other than vanguard like buddy fight, WS or magic. They play mobile card game like hearthstone or shadowverse too. Vanguard is actually the most popular card game in Singapore now.

G: In your opinon, does Singapore look to other countries for ideas (Deck builds, playstyle)?

YS: YES! Most of the players like to get idea from JAPAN. For me I used to get idea from japan youtube video.

G: What sorts of decks are popular in Singapore?

YS: Singaporean are very desperate to win so most of the players play meta decks. If they meta changes, they change. When you see players that are not using meta decks, it means that they don`t have money to buy them. :D

G: Who are some famous players from Singapore?

YS: Ryan Low, Jian hui and Willam.

Ryan Low is my team leader. He got 2nd place for both winter and autumn in Singapore this year (NoG3 Jewel Knight in Spring Circuit, Darkness in Autumn Circuit.)

Jian hui top Malaysia Spring this year and manage to get to top 8 in Autumn (Nightrose, Bladewing).

William manage to get top 8 in most of the official tourney but he always let his friend win in top 8 of some reason. WASTED.

G: And who are some famous players you have heard of from other countries?

YS: Simon Zheng from New Zealand (2016 Asia Continental Championship 3rd Place). He have a lot of confidence when playing competition. He also know a lot of pros and cons about the meta decks.

Simon McGoldrick from Europe, he is one of my facebook friend and I heard that he top a lot of big event competition.

Ryan Kai from Malaysia is one of my rival and is very famous

There are too many pros players especially in Indonesia.

G: And now for a sillier question: Imagine you made it to the FINALS of the World Championship. Name three people you would like to fight as the final match.

YS: Simon McGoldrick as his one of the most famous players in the world.

If can I would like to fight Aichi too as he`s the most famous player in the anime HAHAHAHA!!

Tokoha Anjou because she is pretty HAHAHA!

G: And lastly, would you like to add any comment for the readers?

YS: Enjoy the game everyone!! Don’t forget to add me on facebook Chow Yee Shean and come find me if you are visiting Singapore! Just pm me on facebook and I will reply.

G: Thank you very much ladies and gentlemen for reading this article.

G: I have been your host, CanYouSayG. Keep on being awesome, and we will see you again next week, right here on the CanYouSayBlog.

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