"Really? It seemed rather straightforward to me..."

A lifetime of being surrounded by plots and needing to strategize and plan will do wonders for one's ability to figure out complex situations, perhaps.

"Well, you said whoever has the first turn can't attack, but can still summon a monster. I assume that the 'attack position' you mentioned would be having it ready to attack, does that mean you can only defend with one placed in 'defense position'?"

He's weighing the pros and cons of going first, here. This is what you get for dealing with a smartypants.