I'm not a newcomer to the game, but I am & will always be considered a "noob".
I'm an older, female duelist who runs a Fiend deck & this in itself causes problems.
I don't disrespect others at my "local" for running "cookies" or netdecking off "metagame" but they get really arrogant about it.
They have dissed my deck, age & skills once too often & thus I no longer go to tournaments.
It's not that I can't just "ignore" it, but as a "mature" duelist, I just don't have the time or patience for childish nonsense anymore, irrespective of how much I enjoy the game.
My game has suffered due to this, however. I am in semi-retirement atm, because I cant get no "satisfaction" or friendly advice without being told constantly "Fiends suck & you will never win, here, netdeck this cc" My confidence & self-esteem is at an all-time low. I would like to duel, but I just can't bring myself to do it anymore because of all the "put downs" & "excuses" I used to get if i either won or lost.
So, I am shy & scared now. If only "gg" meant "gg" & not "gg..BUT.."
I don't know any way out of this situation. I would really appreciate all advice here. Thanks in advance.