Not beginner friendly

[Kíng]

I played 20 duel matches and kept getting molly rocked. Even in rookie divison, I go up against someone with a whole field while I have a single monster with not even half of their attack and a single spell. I just want to go up against other beginners.

[C.C. 折オリ枝 の 夫]

Hey.

The people you are facing are most likely beginners, but unlike you, they aren't going in blind.

What I mean with that is that they most likely did solo mode to get gems, then used said gems to build a proper deck, then researched how to play said deck.

You can also do the same, check Master Duel Meta's top deck list for a really big variety of suggestions:

https://www.masterduelmeta.com/top-decks

Then look around YouTube for guides on how to play that deck that you chose from that list. I would recommend a deck from the top half of the list.

[☀ Elessar ☀]

I went in as a beginner with zero experience too. You need to complete some solo play to collect gems, then look up easy decks on youtube. I started out with Eldlich. It is strong and budget friendly. I leave links for you below. There's a bit of a learning curve for us beginners like any game, but I'm enjoying it now.

https://www.masterduelmeta.com/saved-decks/638b9f83648a4af416721467

https://www.masterduelmeta.com/top-decks/meta-weekly/54/eldlich/jamer-j/1shjK

[Exvalcore]

They need a structure loaner deck mode with different rankings to practice with.

[Thain]

Card games generally have sharp learning curve especially game decks that you need to build on your own. Ya, you need to do research before you even play your first game. Unlike UNO card game where you learn as you play, you need to learn before you even play AND learn as you play.

[Yerc2]

It is pretty weird how new accounts without any resources can face fully built meta decks in their first duels.
You'd think that people with those decks would rank up.

I wonder if it's a constant stream of new players and/or bots who spend money to build decks off the bat, or lose on purpose to stay in the lower rank while farming resources.

[HeraldOfOpera]

Originally posted by Yerc2:

It is pretty weird how new accounts without any resources can face fully built meta decks in their first duels.
You'd think that people with those decks would rank up.

I wonder if it's a constant stream of new players and/or bots who spend money to build decks off the bat, or lose on purpose to stay in the lower rank while farming resources.

The way the mechanics work force you into gold if you ever win duels at all, so it has to be people listening to the advice to complete solo mode first and/or the whales you mentioned. Bots have gone full SelFTK because it's more efficient.

[Papa Smurf]

Originally posted by Yerc2:

It is pretty weird how new accounts without any resources can face fully built meta decks in their first duels.
You'd think that people with those decks would rank up.

I wonder if it's a constant stream of new players and/or bots who spend money to build decks off the bat, or lose on purpose to stay in the lower rank while farming resources.

People who already know Yugioh will be building their decks before they go into ranked.

[ominumi]

So we need a rookie rank where we can only use structure deck or loaner decks? Don't think that's going to work well.

[Just end trashbag.]

Originally posted by ominumi:

So we need a rookie rank where we can only use structure deck or loaner decks? Don't think that's going to work well.

Duel trials already a good example. It just stupid.

[ominumi]

Originally posted by I Hate This PC:

Originally posted by ominumi:

So we need a rookie rank where we can only use structure deck or loaner decks? Don't think that's going to work well.

Duel trials already a good example. It just stupid.

Duel trials are optional. I guess TC wants EVERYONE to use only Loaner Decks in Rookie Rank.

[Hodman]

Originally posted by Kayana:

If this is really about duel trials, then why is everyone picking the Exodia deck? I chose the Alienagas and I keep rocking every Exodia deck I hit. Exodia decks aren't a free win, kind of wish people would stop assuming that.

Most people pick Exodia because:
1. It's the only deck they know out of the 3
2. It's the easiest to play even tho is the worst one.

[✦𝒱𝒶𝓅𝑜𝓇]

people can also take a break from the game and come back, be the farthest from beginners but still be in rookie class due to the break. RIP

[StJimmyK24]

I know it sounds crazy, but for some reason rookie is tougher than silver. I made an alt account a while back because I wanted to try new deck types, and when I went through getting it set up (clearing the solo ladder and then starting the ranked duels) I noticed the same thing. There are meta decks in rookie, and the people playing them absolutely were experienced players based on the speed they were going through the various plays and combos. When you hit silver though you tend to face less serious competition.

I'm convinced that somehow they've managed to hack the system so they won't advance when they win, and they're just hanging out in Rookie tier with Branded and Spright decks to beat up on newbies. Just plow through it with one of the at-least-somewhat-decent structure decks like Salamangreat, Dark Magician, or Dragonmaid, then camp in silver while you get your feet under you.