Smokey Diver (top 8 at BCOM)

With the release of Deep Dive, I wanted to get back in on some Shaper shenanigans. So I decided to not take Sunny to this event and play Smoke instead. With me having to face 2 CTM in swiss and only dodging Jakuza's with a well timed ID, it goes to show I am horrible at making meta calls.

There were several other shapers, mostly Kabonesa, but I ended up getting the top shaper position. Smoke beat 1 CTM, 1 Outfit and 1 Gagarin and lost to CTM and Build to Last. Unfortunately I didn't get to play runner in the cut.

The star of the show is obviously Deep Dive, the new coming of Christ that is gonna make Shaper top tier again (.... stare). Smoke is really good at breaking ice, so we aren't concerned about being able to afford getting into every server, which makes her excellent for the combo turn. To make sure we can always access 2 cards when needed, we need a fifth click. You should probably not be like me and play 2 Beth, but I do also like Out Of The Ashes for the turn you're going off.

I have gone on record many times about how I don't like Peace in Our Time and I was very happy to use the 3 influence for Deuces instead. This deck needs to be super speedy. With Anicam and 23 events, it also tends to draw a lot of free cards, further helping the set up. As a bonus, it also helps you recuperate after a Azef Protocol fast advance.

Beyond the second Beth, I don't know if I would make many changes. A third Simulchip to keep recurring Imp would be fantastic, but slots are definitely tight. In today's fast meta, maybe HART is not needed, but I Iike having some late game options. Further testing needed.

BCOM was incredible and I am so happy I decided to travel for it. Special thanks to PSK, Pommes, Vesper, Percomis and everyone else who helped make this event a raging success.