Interview with Jeff Soh

So, i managed to get an interview with our Asia Champion who is called the Billy Brake of Asia. I practically stole Kydes questions. 

Here is his interview:
Tops: 
Asia Championship 2011 [champion]
Asia Championship 2012 [champion]

forgot the rest.

How is the meta in your country performing at the moment?
Inzektor, Hieratic variants , Six Sam, Dark World, Rabbit Ragia, Machina Gadget/ Karakuri/ Geargia variants etc. Do refer to DS' pie chart. 

Do you think TCG exclusives provides positive changes in OCG's meta and competitive environment?
They definitely make a difference although i do not choose to use them like others. (Others use TGU, Dolkka etc in tourneys) Because Heroes FTW.

Has Yugioh's progression gotten better and do you enjoy playing the game as of now?
It has become much more interesting since the introduction of synchros and xyzs. But the deck choice doesnt matter as much compared to previous formats in the past, There are more variety of decks to choose from to play in major tourneys.

How do you prepare yourself upon entering a major tournament?
I will prepare my deck according to my meta and to maximise luck, and minimise bad luck, according to my own playstyle of course. (I assume he means through his card choices. Jeff has told me once that he mained 3 Raigeki Break to stall, and to discard stuff like Hornet.


How do you usually choose which deck to play? Is it by meta-preference or passion?
Both. Situational. Could be meta preference OR Passion

What is your major focus when it comes to side-decking?
I will make choices based on my area's meta because I do not usually make cookie cutter choices which you usually see on the internet.

What is the best or fastest way to improve yourself as a player,
in your opinion?
Definitely friends, they are vital !

If you were given the right to ban a card, which card(s) would it be? Why?
None

If Konami would allow you to unbanned a card, which card(s) would it be? Why?
Chaos Emperor Dragon. Cool art, nice effect. It helps to balance advantage and minimise difference. For example if my opponent has 3 or 4 cards advantage, i can reset that advantage with CED and make the game more balanced after that.


Apart from banned list, if you were given a chance to change in Yugioh, what would it be?
No comment. Too complex. lol.