Yugioh PbP Exhibition: Shadow Elf vs Shades of Gray. Robotic Brains (Of doom)

[Shades of Gray]

A man in red spandex enters the arena. His duel-disk looks like a cheap plastic prop.

VWXYZ Deck

V-Tiger Jet
V-Tiger Jet
W-Wing Catapult
W-Wing Catapult
X-Head Cannon
X-Head Cannon
X-Head Cannon
Y-Dragon Head
Y-Dragon Head
Y-Dragon Head
Z-Metal Tank
Z-Metal Tank
Z-Metal Tank
Honest
Honest
Honest
Heavy Mech Support Platform
Heavy Mech Support Platform
Jade Knight
Jade Knight
Cyber Eltanin
Frontline Base
Limiter Removal
Limiter Removal
Limiter Removal
Double Summon
Double Summon
Double Summon
Giant Trunade
Torrential Tribute
Lightning Vortex
Heavy Storm
Mirror Force
Mystical Space Typhoon
Interdimensional Matter Transporter
Interdimensional Matter Transporter
Roll Out!
Roll Out!
Return from the Different Dimension
Formation Union


Extra Deck
XY-Dragon Cannon
XY-Dragon Cannon
YZ-Tank Dragon
YZ-Tank Dragon
XZ-Tank Cannon
XZ-Tank Cannon
XYZ-Dragon Cannon
XYZ-Dragon Cannon
VW-Tiger Catapult
VW-Tiger Catapult
VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon
VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon

[Shades of Gray]

"Ready to duel!" He declares dramatically. Draw!

[roll0]
[roll1][roll2][roll3][roll4][roll5]

Hand
Interdimensional Matter Transporter
Z-Metal Tank
Lightning Vortex
Giant Trunade
W-Wing Catapult

VWXYZ Deck

V-Tiger Jet
V-Tiger Jet
W-Wing Catapult
X-Head Cannon
X-Head Cannon
X-Head Cannon
Y-Dragon Head
Y-Dragon Head
Y-Dragon Head
Z-Metal Tank
Z-Metal Tank
Honest
Honest
Honest
Heavy Mech Support Platform
Heavy Mech Support Platform
Jade Knight
Jade Knight
Cyber Eltanin
Frontline Base
Limiter Removal
Limiter Removal
Limiter Removal
Double Summon
Double Summon
Double Summon
Torrential Tribute
Heavy Storm
Mirror Force
Mystical Space Typhoon
Interdimensional Matter Transporter
Roll Out!
Roll Out!
Return from the Different Dimension
Formation Union


Extra Deck
XY-Dragon Cannon
XY-Dragon Cannon
YZ-Tank Dragon
YZ-Tank Dragon
XZ-Tank Cannon
XZ-Tank Cannon
XYZ-Dragon Cannon
XYZ-Dragon Cannon
VW-Tiger Catapult
VW-Tiger Catapult
VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon
VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon

[Shadow_Elf]

A shambling man steps into the arena, his dueldisk already on. Duuuuuuuuel... Braaaaaaaains...

Initiative: [roll0]
Initial Draw: [roll1]
Rerolls: [roll2]

[Shades of Gray]

"I draw!" [roll0]

"I summon Z-Metal Tank in attack mode, play a facedown, and end my turn!"

Field: None
{table]-|-|Z|-|-
-|-|F|-|-[/table]
Z-Metal Tank: 1500/1300

Hand (4)
F: Interdimensional Matter Transporter
Lightning Vortex
Giant Trunade
W-Wing Catapult
Z-Metal Tank

VWXYZ Deck

V-Tiger Jet
V-Tiger Jet
W-Wing Catapult
X-Head Cannon
X-Head Cannon
X-Head Cannon
Y-Dragon Head
Y-Dragon Head
Y-Dragon Head
Z-Metal Tank
Honest
Honest
Honest
Heavy Mech Support Platform
Heavy Mech Support Platform
Jade Knight
Jade Knight
Cyber Eltanin
Frontline Base
Limiter Removal
Limiter Removal
Limiter Removal
Double Summon
Double Summon
Double Summon
Torrential Tribute
Heavy Storm
Mirror Force
Mystical Space Typhoon
Interdimensional Matter Transporter
Roll Out!
Roll Out!
Return from the Different Dimension
Formation Union


Extra Deck
XY-Dragon Cannon
XY-Dragon Cannon
YZ-Tank Dragon
YZ-Tank Dragon
XZ-Tank Cannon
XZ-Tank Cannon
XYZ-Dragon Cannon
XYZ-Dragon Cannon
VW-Tiger Catapult
VW-Tiger Catapult
VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon
VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon

[Shadow_Elf]

Draaaaaaaw... Braaaaaains...

Draw: [roll0]
Rerolls: [roll1]

Play Zombie World (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Zombie_World)... A giant amusement park opens all around the two duelists, though it is very eerie, dark and in a state of total disrepair. Shadows shamble among the broken rides and crumbling stalls. As red ranger turns back to his opponent, he sees a change. Welcome to Zombie World, my friend! I am the owner of this amusement park. Do you like it? No matter... I start by playing Foolish Burial, which sends Mezuki from my deck to my Graveyard. Next, I will summon Zombie Master. I use his effect to discard Paladin of Cursed Dragon from my hand, in order to summon... Paladin of Cursed Dragon! I then destroy your tank with my Paladin and attack your life points directly with the zombie master. I end my turn. In my end phase, Paladin will reincarnate your Z-Metal Tank as a zombie-robot! ((2200 Damage))
((I originally had X-Head Cannon here, but then I realized it was Z-Metal Tank. Sorry, its been fixed now))

Field Magic: Zombie World (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Zombie_World)
{table="head"] 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
-- | -- | ZM | PC | --
-- | -- | -- | -- | --[/table]
PC = Paladin of the Cursed Dragon (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Paladin_of_the_Cursed_Dragon) 1900/1200
ZM = Zombie Master (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Zombie_Master), 1800/0

Lifepoints: 8000

Hand: 2
Goblin Zombie
Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon

Facedowns: 0
0

Graveyard: 2
Foolish Burial
Mezuki

Out of Play: 0
0

Deck: 34
01. Zombie World
02. Zombie World
03. Zombie World
04. Terraforming
05. Terraforming
06. Plaguespreader Zombie
07. Mezuki
08. Mezuki
09. Pyramid Turtle
10. Pyramid Turtle
11. Pyramid Turtle
12. Goblin Zombie
13. Goblin Zombie
14. Zombie Master
15. Zombie Master
16. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon
17. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon
18. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon
19. Paladin of the Cursed Dragon
20. Paladin of the Cursed Dragon
21. Paladin of the Cursed Dragon
22. Despair from the Dark
23. Despair from the Dark
24. Despair from the Dark
25. Foolish Burial
26. Foolish Burial
27. Lightning Vortex
28. Lightning Vortex
29. Lightning Vortex
30. Threatening Roar
31. Threatening Roar
32. United We Stand
33. Mystical Space Typhoon
34. Heavy Storm
35. Double Coston
36. Double Coston
37. Mirror Force
38. Book of Life
39. Book of Life
40. Book of Life

Extra Deck:
Extra Deck: 3x Archfiend Zombie Skull, 3x Revived King Ha Des, Goyo Guardian, 2x Stardust Dragon

[Shades of Gray]

"I activate Interdimensional Matter Transporter, removing Z-Metal Tank from play until the end phase of the turn, avoiding his destruction. I draw." (You do not get my Z-Metal Tank)

[roll0]

"I play Lightning Vortex, discarding Z-Metal Tank from my hand to destroy all of your face-up monsters. I then set a facedown monster, followed by a direct attack from Z-Metal Tank! Go!" (1500 damage)

LP: 4300
Field: None
{table]-|F|Z|-|-
-|-|-|-|-[/table]
Z-Metal Tank: 1500/1300
Facedown

Hand (2)
F: Jade Knight
Giant Trunade
W-Wing Catapult

Graveyard (3)
Lightning Vortex
Z-Metal Tank
Interdimensional matter Transporter

VWXYZ Deck

V-Tiger Jet
V-Tiger Jet
W-Wing Catapult
X-Head Cannon
X-Head Cannon
X-Head Cannon
Y-Dragon Head
Y-Dragon Head
Y-Dragon Head
Z-Metal Tank
Honest
Honest
Honest
Heavy Mech Support Platform
Heavy Mech Support Platform
Jade Knight
Cyber Eltanin
Frontline Base
Limiter Removal
Limiter Removal
Limiter Removal
Double Summon
Double Summon
Double Summon
Torrential Tribute
Heavy Storm
Mirror Force
Mystical Space Typhoon
Interdimensional Matter Transporter
Roll Out!
Roll Out!
Return from the Different Dimension
Formation Union


Extra Deck
XY-Dragon Cannon
XY-Dragon Cannon
YZ-Tank Dragon
YZ-Tank Dragon
XZ-Tank Cannon
XZ-Tank Cannon
XYZ-Dragon Cannon
XYZ-Dragon Cannon
VW-Tiger Catapult
VW-Tiger Catapult
VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon
VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon

[Shadow_Elf]

((Oww. Btw, because you removed your tank which was your only buffer, damage for last round is actually 3700, putting you @ 4300 left, by my calculations.)) A truly minor setback! I draw!

Draw: [roll0]
Rerolls: [roll1]

I remove from play Mezuki in my graveyard to summon back my Zombie Master! I then discard my Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon to return my Paladin of the Cursed Dragon to the field! I then summon Goblin Zombie, in attack mode! My Zombie Master will destroy your tank, for real this time, and then my paladin and goblin will attack you directly! Goblin's effect brings me my Plaguespreader Zombie to my hand. In my end phase, I bring your Z-Metal Tank, for real this time, to my side of the field as a zombie-robot! ((3300 Damage))

((EDIT: did not notice the facedown monster. Paladin attacks that. Total damage, provided it all goes through, is merely 1400
EDIT2: And your facedown may make a better revival than the tank. Once I see what it is, I will decide which one I want.))

Field Magic: Zombie World (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Zombie_World)
{table="head"] 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
ZM | GZ | ZM | PC | --
-- | -- | -- | -- | --[/table]
PC = Paladin of the Cursed Dragon (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Paladin_of_the_Cursed_Dragon) 1900/1200
ZM = Zombie Master (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Zombie_Master), 1800/0
GZ = Goblin Zombie (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Goblin_Zombie) 1100/1050
ZM = Z-Metal Tank 1500/1300

Lifepoints: 6500

Hand: 2
Plaguespreader Zombie
Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon

Facedowns: 0
0

Graveyard: 2
Foolish Burial
Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon

Out of Play: 1
Mezuki

Deck: 32
01. Zombie World
02. Zombie World
03. Zombie World
04. Terraforming
05. Terraforming
06. Plaguespreader Zombie
07. Mezuki
08. Mezuki
09. Pyramid Turtle
10. Pyramid Turtle
11. Pyramid Turtle
12. Goblin Zombie
13. Goblin Zombie
14. Zombie Master
15. Zombie Master
16. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon
17. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon
18. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon
19. Paladin of the Cursed Dragon
20. Paladin of the Cursed Dragon
21. Paladin of the Cursed Dragon
22. Despair from the Dark
23. Despair from the Dark
24. Despair from the Dark
25. Foolish Burial
26. Foolish Burial
27. Lightning Vortex
28. Lightning Vortex
29. Lightning Vortex
30. Threatening Roar
31. Threatening Roar
32. United We Stand
33. Mystical Space Typhoon
34. Heavy Storm
35. Double Coston
36. Double Coston
37. Mirror Force
38. Book of Life
39. Book of Life
40. Book of Life

Extra Deck:
Extra Deck: 3x Archfiend Zombie Skull, 3x Revived King Ha Des, Goyo Guardian, 2x Stardust Dragon

[Shades of Gray]

"The facedown is Jade Knight, a card that lets me search out my V-Tiger Jet to my hand." (Its attack is lower than Z, and its effect is useless for you, so I assume you take the Tank)

Draw! [roll0]

"Excellent! I play Double summon, letting my summon both my V-Tiger Jet and W-Wing catapult. I remove them both from play to summon VW-Tiger Catapult! VW-Tiger Catapult will destroy your Zombie Master!" (100 damage)

LP: 2900
Field: None
{table]-|-|VW|-|-
-|-|-|-|-[/table]
VW-Tiger Jet: 2000/2100

Hand (1)

Giant Trunade


Graveyard (4)
Lightning Vortex
Z-Metal Tank
V-Tiger Jet
W-Wing Catapult
Jade Knight
Interdimensional matter Transporter

VWXYZ Deck

V-Tiger Jet
W-Wing Catapult
X-Head Cannon
X-Head Cannon
X-Head Cannon
Y-Dragon Head
Y-Dragon Head
Y-Dragon Head
Z-Metal Tank
Honest
Honest
Honest
Heavy Mech Support Platform
Heavy Mech Support Platform
Jade Knight
Cyber Eltanin
Frontline Base
Limiter Removal
Limiter Removal
Limiter Removal
Double Summon
Double Summon
Torrential Tribute
Heavy Storm
Mirror Force
Mystical Space Typhoon
Interdimensional Matter Transporter
Roll Out!
Roll Out!
Return from the Different Dimension
Formation Union


Extra Deck
XY-Dragon Cannon
XY-Dragon Cannon
YZ-Tank Dragon
YZ-Tank Dragon
XZ-Tank Cannon
XZ-Tank Cannon
XYZ-Dragon Cannon
XYZ-Dragon Cannon
VW-Tiger Catapult
VW-Tiger Catapult
VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon
VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon

[Shadow_Elf]

((According to this: http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Card_Rulings:Jade_Knight, Jade Knight's effect does not work if it is attacked while face down. I don't really care either way, since I am pretty sure I can win on this round anyway, but I just thought you might want to know that for future reference))
Interesting. No matter, your robot shall be overcome by my zombies nonetheless!

Draw: [roll0]
Rerolls: [roll1]

I play Terraforming, which brings another Zombie World to my hand just in case, and thins my deck a little. I then summon Plaguespreader Zombie, who I tune with the zombified Z-Metal Tank to summon Goyo Guardian! Goyo Guardian will attack and destroy your robot-catapult thing, special summoning it to my side of the field, albeit in defense mode. My goblin and paladin will then attack your lifepoints directly, ending the duel. Well played, my friend! perhaps you will choose Zombie World for your next vacation destination?

Field Magic: Zombie World (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Zombie_World)
{table="head"] 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
VW | GZ | GG | PC | --
-- | -- | -- | -- | --[/table]
PC = Paladin of the Cursed Dragon (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Paladin_of_the_Cursed_Dragon) 1900/1200
GG = Goyo Guardian (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Goyo_Guardian), 2800/2000
GZ = Goblin Zombie (http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Goblin_Zombie) 1100/1050
VW = VW Tiger Catapult, 2000/2100

Lifepoints: 6300

Hand: 2
Zombie World
Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon

Facedowns: 0
0

Graveyard: 2
Foolish Burial
Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon
Zombie Master
Terraforming

Out of Play: 1
Mezuki

Deck: 29
01. Zombie World
02. Zombie World
03. Zombie World
04. Terraforming
05. Terraforming
06. Plaguespreader Zombie
07. Mezuki
08. Mezuki
09. Pyramid Turtle
10. Pyramid Turtle
11. Pyramid Turtle
12. Goblin Zombie
13. Goblin Zombie
14. Zombie Master
15. Zombie Master
16. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon
17. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon
18. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon
19. Paladin of the Cursed Dragon
20. Paladin of the Cursed Dragon
21. Paladin of the Cursed Dragon
22. Despair from the Dark
23. Despair from the Dark
24. Despair from the Dark
25. Foolish Burial
26. Foolish Burial
27. Lightning Vortex
28. Lightning Vortex
29. Lightning Vortex
30. Threatening Roar
31. Threatening Roar
32. United We Stand
33. Mystical Space Typhoon
34. Heavy Storm
35. Double Coston
36. Double Coston
37. Mirror Force
38. Book of Life
39. Book of Life
40. Book of Life

Extra Deck:
Extra Deck: 3x Archfiend Zombie Skull, 3x Revived King Ha Des, Goyo Guardian, 2x Stardust Dragon

[Shadow_Elf]

Here are my musings on how to improve your VWXYZ deck:

1) Replace all Limiter Removals with Mage Powers. This will give you a chance to buff up your relatively weak base monsters, and since Unions are in the Magic/Trap zone, it gives a really nice big boost to whatever's its equipped it. With a couple of unions on a single piece and one copy of mage power equipped as well, you're looking at potentially a 4K beatstick with no fusions/tributes.

2) Drop Cyber Eltanin, Frontline Base and Formation Union in favour of two copies of of Threatening Roar and a copy of Swords of Revealing Light

3) Drop your two interdimensional matter transporters in favour of two copies of Light of Intervention. This card will let you get combos off (and allow Jade Knight to function in defense) while still playing defensively, which is a big bonus IMHO. EDIT: and it also leaves less up to chance when you go on the offensive, since you'll be able to see all your opponent's monsters readily.

I can't think of anything else, since the rest of the deck looks solid and pretty essential to getting the combo off.

[Shades of Gray]

Limiter Removal is the essential part of my deck. The idea is to use it, get a huge boost in power, and remove the union from play at my second main phase to avoid destruction. I might throw in mage power, but the goal here is to get VWXYZ on the field ASAP.

Cyber Eltanin is -very good- for VWXYZ decks as well. Either as a last resort or for the decisive blow.

Light of intervention is interesting, and I will likely use it. I will also need to throw in some attack-blockers like you suggested.

[Shades of Gray]

A man in a white coat enters the arena. His pockets are full of beakers of different varieties. "Ready to duel?"

[roll0]
[roll1][roll2][roll3][roll4][roll5]

Hand (5)
A Legendary Ocean
Black Stego
Oxygeddon
Hydrogeddon
Water Dragon


Dinohydrogen monoxide

Oxygeddon
Oxygeddon
Hydrogeddon
Hydrogeddon
Black Stego
Black Stego
Giga Gagagigo
Giga Gagagigo
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Lava Golem
Lava Golem
Levia-Dragon Daedalus
Levia-Dragon Daedalus
H20 Bonding
H20 Bonding
H20 Bonding
A Legendary Ocean
A Legendary Ocean
Aqua Chorus
Aqua Chorus
Ojama Trio
DNA Surgery
DNA Surgery
Nightmare Wheel
Nightmare Wheel
Zoma the Spirit
Zoma the Spirit
Hunting Instinct
Hunting Instinct
Seismic Shockwave
Seismic Shockwave
Mirror Force
Lightning Vortex

[Shadow_Elf]

As the previous duel ends and zombie world vanishes, the two duelists leave the arena. All grows quiet. Crickets chirp, and the awkward silence is overbearing. A man drops down from the ceiling, a dueldisk on his arm. Hiya! Praying Mantis stance! Prepare to duel! shouts the man, at no one in particular. He stands on one leg, both arms over his head, and draws his hand. His foot shoots forward, a die launched from it onto the field.

Initiative: [roll0]
Draw: [roll1]
Rerolls: [roll2]

Deck #7: Ninjutsu Art of Creepy Crawlies
01. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
02. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
03. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
04. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
05. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
06. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
07. Strike Ninja
08. Strike Ninja
09. Strike Ninja
10. White Ninja
11. White Ninja
12. Ninjutsu Art of Decoy
13. Ninjutsu Art of Decoy
14. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
15. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
16. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
17. Spirit Barrier
18. Spirit Barrier
19. The Warrior Returning Alive
20. The Warrior Returning Alive
21. Emergency Provisions
22. Emergency Provisions
23. Insect Queen
24. Insect Queen
25. Brain Crusher
26. Brain Crusher
27. Ultimate Insect LV3
28. Ultimate Insect LV3
29. Ultimate Insect LV5
30. Ultimate Insect LV5
31. Ultimate Insect LV7
32. Ultimate Insect LV7
33. Mirror Force
34. Reinforcement for the Army
35. Reinforcement for the Army
36. Man-Eater Bug
37. Man-Eater Bug
38. Man-Eater Bug
39. Heavy Storm
40. Giant Trunade

[Shades of Gray]

"Oh, what fantastic crickets. Too bad I'm more into paleontology and chemistry than entymology. Regardless, I shall take the first move."

[roll0]

"I summon Black Stego in attack mode, and play a facedown. End turn."

Field: A Legendary Ocean
{table="head"]1|2|3|4|5
-|-|BS|-|-
-|-|F|-|-[/table]
Black Stego: 1200/2000 (When attacked, it turns to defense mode)

Hand (4)

F:Aqua Chorus
F:Black Stego
Oxygeddon
Hydrogeddon
Water Dragon
A Legendary Ocean


Dinohydrogen monoxide

Oxygeddon
Oxygeddon
Hydrogeddon
Hydrogeddon
Black Stego
Black Stego
Giga Gagagigo
Giga Gagagigo
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Lava Golem
Lava Golem
Levia-Dragon Daedalus
Levia-Dragon Daedalus
H20 Bonding
H20 Bonding
H20 Bonding
A Legendary Ocean
A Legendary Ocean
Aqua Chorus
Ojama Trio
DNA Surgery
DNA Surgery
Nightmare Wheel
Nightmare Wheel
Zoma the Spirit
Zoma the Spirit
Hunting Instinct
Hunting Instinct
Seismic Shockwave
Seismic Shockwave
Mirror Force
Lightning Vortex

[Shadow_Elf]

Draw of the Dancing Butterfly! he shouts, stepping back and drawing dramatically. ((Did you play Legendary Ocean? It says so above your field, but you never mentioned it IC))

Draw: [roll0]
Rerolls: [roll1]

I start by playing Reinforcement of the Army, to bring Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke to my hand, who I then summon in attack mode! He attacks your Stego, with Stinging Hornet Fist! As the Stego shifts to defense mode, the Ninja's effect kicks in, destroying the dinosaur outright without any backlash to me or my ninja. After that, I end my turn.

Field Magic: None
{table] 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
-- | -- | NG | -- | --
-- | -- | -- | -- | --[/table]
NG = Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke, 1800/1000

Lifepoints: 8000

Hand: 4
Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
Goe Goe the Gallant Ninja x2
Insect Queen
Ultimate Insect LV5

Facedowns: 0
0

Graveyard: 1
Reinforcement of the Army

Out of Play: 0
0

Deck: 33
01. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
02. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
03. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
04. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
05. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
06. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
07. Strike Ninja
08. Strike Ninja
09. Strike Ninja
10. White Ninja
11. White Ninja
12. Ninjutsu Art of Decoy
13. Ninjutsu Art of Decoy
14. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
15. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
16. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
17. Spirit Barrier
18. Spirit Barrier
19. The Warrior Returning Alive
20. The Warrior Returning Alive
21. Emergency Provisions
22. Emergency Provisions
23. Insect Queen
24. Insect Queen
25. Brain Crusher
26. Brain Crusher
27. Ultimate Insect LV3
28. Ultimate Insect LV3
29. Ultimate Insect LV5
30. Ultimate Insect LV5
31. Ultimate Insect LV7
32. Ultimate Insect LV7
33. Mirror Force
34. Reinforcement for the Army
35. Reinforcement for the Army
36. Man-Eater Bug
37. Man-Eater Bug
38. Man-Eater Bug
39. Heavy Storm
40. Giant Trunade

[Shades of Gray]

"During the end phase of your turn I activate Aqua Chorus, increasing the attack of any monster on my side of the field that shares a name with another monster by 500."

[roll0]

"I summon Hydrogeddon in attack mode. It attacks your ninja, sending them both to the graveyard. Because Hydrogeddon destroyed a monster by battle, I get to summon another Hydrogeddon from my deck, who will attack directly. End turn."

Field: A Legendary Ocean
{table="head"]1|2|3|4|5
-|-|H|-|-
-|-|AC|-|-[/table]
Hydrogeddon: 1800/1200

Hand (3)

Oxygeddon
Water Dragon
Lightning Vortex


Graveyard (1)
Hydrogeddon

Dinohydrogen monoxide

Oxygeddon
Oxygeddon
Hydrogeddon
Black Stego
Black Stego
Giga Gagagigo
Giga Gagagigo
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Lava Golem
Lava Golem
Levia-Dragon Daedalus
Levia-Dragon Daedalus
H20 Bonding
H20 Bonding
H20 Bonding
A Legendary Ocean
A Legendary Ocean
Aqua Chorus
Ojama Trio
DNA Surgery
DNA Surgery
Nightmare Wheel
Nightmare Wheel
Zoma the Spirit
Zoma the Spirit
Hunting Instinct
Hunting Instinct
Seismic Shockwave
Seismic Shockwave
Mirror Force

[Shadow_Elf]

Ouch! I am all wet! Nonetheless... Draw of the Dancing Butterfly! he shouts again, drawing a card with great gusto.

Draw: [roll0]
Rerolls: [roll1]

Grrr... I drew the least helpful card I possibly could have! Spider Shadow Set! After my facedown monster, nothing. I end my turn, unfortunately.

Field Magic: A Legendary Ocean
{table] 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
-- | -- | FD | -- | --
-- | -- | -- | -- | --[/table]
FD = Facedown

Lifepoints: 6200

Hand: 4
Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
Goe Goe the Gallant Ninja
Insect Queen
Ultimate Insect LV5
Ultimate Insect LV7

Facedowns: 1
Goe Goe the Gallant Ninja

Graveyard: 2
Reinforcement of the Army
Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke

Out of Play: 0
0

Deck: 32
01. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
02. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
03. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
04. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
05. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
06. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
07. Strike Ninja
08. Strike Ninja
09. Strike Ninja
10. White Ninja
11. White Ninja
12. Ninjutsu Art of Decoy
13. Ninjutsu Art of Decoy
14. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
15. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
16. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
17. Spirit Barrier
18. Spirit Barrier
19. The Warrior Returning Alive
20. The Warrior Returning Alive
21. Emergency Provisions
22. Emergency Provisions
23. Insect Queen
24. Insect Queen
25. Brain Crusher
26. Brain Crusher
27. Ultimate Insect LV3
28. Ultimate Insect LV3
29. Ultimate Insect LV5
30. Ultimate Insect LV5
31. Ultimate Insect LV7
32. Ultimate Insect LV7
33. Mirror Force
34. Reinforcement for the Army
35. Reinforcement for the Army
36. Man-Eater Bug
37. Man-Eater Bug
38. Man-Eater Bug
39. Heavy Storm
40. Giant Trunade

[Shades of Gray]

[roll0]

"I summon Oxygeddon in attack mode. Hydrogeddon will attack your facedown. If the monster is destroyed, a second Hydrogeddon will be summoned, this one with 2300 attack due to Aqua Chorus. Oxygeddon and the new Hydrogeddon will then attack directly for 4100 damage. "

Field: A Legendary Ocean
{table="head"]1|2|3|4|5
-|H|O|H|-
-|-|AC|-|-[/table]
Hydrogeddon: 2300/1700
Hydrogeddon: 2300/1700
Oxygeddon: 1800/800

Hand (3)

Water Dragon
Lightning Vortex
Levia-Dragon Daedalus


Graveyard (1)
Hydrogeddon

Dinohydrogen monoxide

Oxygeddon
Oxygeddon
Black Stego
Black Stego
Giga Gagagigo
Giga Gagagigo
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Miracle Jurassic Egg
Lava Golem
Lava Golem
Levia-Dragon Daedalus
H20 Bonding
H20 Bonding
H20 Bonding
A Legendary Ocean
A Legendary Ocean
Aqua Chorus
Ojama Trio
DNA Surgery
DNA Surgery
Nightmare Wheel
Nightmare Wheel
Zoma the Spirit
Zoma the Spirit
Hunting Instinct
Hunting Instinct
Seismic Shockwave
Seismic Shockwave
Mirror Force

[Shadow_Elf]

Such terrible luck... I will try once more, for great justice! Dancing Butterfly Draw! he shouts again, drawing a card with great gusto.

Draw: [roll0]
Rerolls: [roll1]

Under other circumstances, this card might have helped. Alas, not this time. Tactical Retreat of the Cowardly Mosquito! With that, them mysterious man puts his hand over his deck in the universal sign of forfeit and blackflips high into the air, vanishing without a trace.

Field Magic: A Legendary Ocean
{table] 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
-- | -- | -- | -- | --
-- | -- | -- | -- | --[/table]

Lifepoints: 2100

Hand: 4
Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
Goe Goe the Gallant Ninja
Insect Queen
Ultimate Insect LV5
Ultimate Insect LV7

Facedowns: 0
0

Graveyard: 3
Reinforcement of the Army
Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
Goe Goe the Gallant Ninja

Out of Play: 0
0

Deck: 32
01. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
02. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
03. Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke
04. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
05. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
06. Goe Goe The Gallant Ninja
07. Strike Ninja
08. Strike Ninja
09. Strike Ninja
10. White Ninja
11. White Ninja
12. Ninjutsu Art of Decoy
13. Ninjutsu Art of Decoy
14. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
15. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
16. Ninjutsu Art of Transformation
17. Spirit Barrier
18. Spirit Barrier
19. The Warrior Returning Alive
20. The Warrior Returning Alive
21. Emergency Provisions
22. Emergency Provisions
23. Insect Queen
24. Insect Queen
25. Brain Crusher
26. Brain Crusher
27. Ultimate Insect LV3
28. Ultimate Insect LV3
29. Ultimate Insect LV5
30. Ultimate Insect LV5
31. Ultimate Insect LV7
32. Ultimate Insect LV7
33. Mirror Force
34. Reinforcement for the Army
35. Reinforcement for the Army
36. Man-Eater Bug
37. Man-Eater Bug
38. Man-Eater Bug
39. Heavy Storm
40. Giant Trunade

[Shadow_Elf]

((So, any suggestions for making this Ninja/Insect deck more viable?))

[Shades of Gray]

1) Reinforcement of the Army is limited.
2) Where did you get the idea to make ninja-bugs? :smallconfused:
3) Focus on one thing you want your deck to do. Do you want to summon a certain monster? Do you want to do a beatdown? Burn? Lockdown? Once you have a clear goal, adjust your deck to fulfill that goal.

Totally random example:
For instance, you might want to focus on Sasuke's defense monster destruction (random example). Include cards like stumbling and light of intervention in your deck if you go that route. Then you may decide you want to add cards to deal with facedown-defense monsters in case you don't have intervention or Sasuke, so you put in Sasuke Samurai and Silent Swordsman LV5. Include cards that punish opponents for having defense-position monsters, like Red Dragon Archfiend. And to fit with the theme, add piercing monsters or Big Bang Shot.

[Shadow_Elf]

((The central card of the deck is "Ninjutsu Art of Transformation" which allows Sasuke, Goe Goe or White to transform themselves into Insect Queen, Brain Crusher and Ultimate Insect, bringing out the big guns from inside my deck. It works especially well with Ultimate Insect LV5, since if I activate transformation on my opponent's turn, I can then sacrifice LV5 for the LV7 @ my standby phase, which breaks it dependency on the trap card (which I then sacrifice with emergency provisions for free lifepoints). Obviously, it didn't work the way I had hoped :smalltongue:))

[Shades of Gray]

A cat of ill omen can search out Ninjitsu art of transformation. I know, lame advice, but your deck doesn't work with any of the standard draw engines (Trade-In, Allure of Darkness, Destiny Draw). If you can find a way to speed up your deck, then that would be very helpful.