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This journal entry is meant to be the Official HQ of the Reboot idea for Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.
Please, have in mind that much of the original content WILL be changed in order to suit a more versatible, slow-paced and strategic gameplay. But this doesn't mean that it'll change into a totally different product. No, this will always be the same Yu-Gi-Oh! we love, but without the screwed parts.

This is MY interpretation of how I imagine this Reboot. You are FREE to disagree in whatever aspect you want, but if you do so, I ask you to comment about and it and explain why. This way, this very set of rules can be changed (if necessary) to something more interesting and fun to play.

ALSO, note that this is a FAN PROJECT. Means that it is in no way affiliated to Konami nor is meant to be commercialized.
All cards from this project will be released as Digital Proxies for Print and Play, so that you can test this format with your friends and report here (if possible, as I'd love to receive all feedback possible) your experiences.

NOTE 2: This project reunites the ideas of other users, such as :iconhunduel: and :iconaugusthenry4:. If any other idea gets implemented here, its owner will be credited.


FIRST THINGS FIRST


There are some things I need to state before we start with the changes so that you can have an idea of what will remain from the Original rules.

●1: This Reboot will use the EXACT SAME Yu-Gi-Oh! cards from OCG/TCG. I'm still thinking about Custom ones (Anime/Manga included), but, for now, only the real ones are 100% guaranteed, althought their effects are likely to be modified.
●2: This Reboot will use Master Rule 4 Rules. This means Link Era Format, but also modified.
●3: This Reboot will use Series 10 Layout. (For the sake of convenience xD)
●4: This Reboot will have its own Limited List. I don't think that banning cards will solve any powercreep, especially because this format is being planned exactly to avoid this, and also, I don't like the idea of not being able to use X card.


PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT

(So far)
grezar and hunduel



Now that the background is set, let's take a look at all changes of this Reboot.

MAJOR CHANGES:

● SKILL CARDS: Like in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links, Skills will be present in this format as Skill Cards. They are placed next to the Extra Monster Zone, and can be activated according to its Activation Timing. They will provide an "unexpected" factor to the gameplay, giving the cornered player a chance to turn the tide of the Duel. Like in Duel Links, each player can use only 1 Skill Card, and their usage is Optional.

● EVOLUTION CARDS: I haven't yet decided if this will be a NEW Card Type or an ABILITY. But basically, they're meant to substitute a huge load of retrained versions of well known cards. They will be now "Special Summon-only" monsters, gaining a Special clause which lets you Special Summon them by Tributing its weaker counterpart. (unless stated otherwise). These will be placed in the Main Deck. Note that, as each case is a case, not all "evolved counterparts" will be classified as Evolution Monsters. For example, "Number S39: Utopia the Lightning" is an evolved version of "Number 39: Utopia", as it only asks for "Number 39: Utopia" to be Summoned, but "Shooting Star Dragon", while being an evolved version of "Stardust Dragon", asks for much more than just "Stardust Dragon" to be Summoned. This section is a work-in-progress that needs major attention.

● SPECIAL COUNTERS: I decided to implement this mechanic in order to counter the abusive powercreep and swarms. Special Counters work like the Speed Counters from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Speed Duels, you gain 1 at the start of each turn (max. 12). These are spent when you realize any kind of Special Summon. If you run out of Special Counters, you can't Special Summon. For EACH Special Summon, you spend 1 Special Counter. As for Pendulum Summons, since the monsters Summoned by this mechanic are considered as being Summoned at once, in this case, for EACH monster Summoned, you must spend 1 Special Counter.

● MULLIGAN: Extracted from CardFight! Vanguard, the "Mulligan" rule allows the Duelist who goes first to shuffle their entire hand into the Deck and draw 5 new cards. However, by doing so, his opponent will then become the goes first, drawing 1 card and gaining 1 Special Counter. That's it, the price of changing your cards it to face your opponent with a 6-cards starting hand and 1 extra Special Counter.

MINOR CHANGES:

● MAIN DECK: Main Deck will consist only of Normal, Effect, Pendulum, Spell and Trap cards. (Since Evolution Monster are yet subject of discussion, I'll not list them here.) These Card Types are the backbone of any Deck, and since Pendulum fits into both Monster and Spell categories, then there's no need to change its current mechanic or place.

● EXTRA DECK: Extra Deck will consist of Ritual, Fusion, Synchro, Xyz and Link cards. Being on the Extra Deck, Ritual-focused Decks will have more room for support cards that will power-up this mechanic. Also, there's a bit of lore behind this decision:
Usually, when a Ritual is performed, its main goal is to Summon an entity from an outer plane. The said entity doesn't need to be "pre-owned" (read needs to be in your hand) in any way to be Summoned.

● ARCHETYPES: Instead of being pointed in the Card's name, now the Archetype will appear where the SET-ID was located prior to Series 9 (i.e., below the Artwork Box, on the left.) Pendulum and Link Cards would need a rework to incorporate this change, and honestly, this is a work in progress which I haven't thought yet.

● SUPPORT: Following the "changes" on the Archetype, support cards will suffer a minor modification in order to give a more generic support, and also, "Surgery"-like cards will be released for each Archetype in order to turn monsters you control into members of said Archetype. (e.g. All DARK Winged-Beast monsters you control becomes "Blackwing" monsters.)

● SUMMON FROM EXTRA DECK: Link Arrows won't reign over where you can Summon from Extra Deck anymore. The Special Counters are there to "fix" this aspect. HOWEVER, The Extra Monster Zone still is the zone where the Summon from Extra Deck will be directed first. ALSO, the "1 Extra Monster Zone per player" rule will remain, being the Link Monster's Link Arrow mechanic the only way to own both zones.

● EXTRA DECK SUMMON MECHANICS: One of the BIGGEST modifications on the Minor Changes, being the most "complex" one in terms of gameplay and balance. You see, in the current official format, we have few core rules for each kind of specific Special Summon, being them:

RITUAL
: Ritual Spell Card (in your hand or field) + Ritual Monster Card (in your hand) + At least 1 Tribute (in your hand or field).
FUSION: Fusion Spell Card (in your hand or field) + At least 2 Materials (in your hand or field).
SYNCHRO: At least 1 Tuner + at least 1 non-tuner (both on the field).
XYZ: At least 2 Materials of same Level (both on the field).
LINK: At least 1 Material (on the field).

They also have some variations:

RITUAL: Generic Ritual Spell Card.
FUSION: Contact Fusion and Mask Change.
SYNCHRO: No easier method.
XYZ: Xyz Evolution.
LINK: Not Yet Available.

As we can see, Xyz Summon and Link Summon are the more powerful/generic ones, being extremely easy to perform and having place in ANY DECK, being Link Summon the only one able to be conducted with only 1 card. However, the monster summoned by this method is usually weak, making the said mechanic for this situation fair.
My idea is to make the mechanics more standart for each of them, having at least 1 major element reigning over the said Summon.

Having the Ritual Monsters in the Extra Deck is a good solution IMO, and thus making this mechanic rely only on the Ritual Spell Card, as you can Tribute from the field or hand, reducing the requeriments for this Summon to AT LEAST 2 cards. ALSO, changes would be made to the Requeriments of the Summon. For example, instead of just Level, the effect could also ask for Type or Attribute. (e.g. "You must also Tribute monsters from your hand or field whose total Levels equal 8 or more OR 1 DARK and 1 LIGHT monsters.) (Note: A better PSCT would be applied, don't worry.)

For Fusion Summon, they'd still rely on the "Fusion" Spell Card, as you can fuse from the field or hand, leaving a 3-card requeriment. Maybe a good way to change the requeriments to 2 is to change the mechanic to work as Contact Fusion as whole. This leads to 2 changes: The first is to perform the Contact Fusion, both materials need to be on the field, while the second is ONLY with the Fusion Spell is that you will be able to Fuse from Hand or other places.

For Synchro Summon, it would still rely on the "Level Matching" mechanic, leaving a minium of 2 cards, being the Tuner monster the decisive factor over this.

For Xyz Summon, it would still rely on the "Same Level" mechanic, leaving a minimum of 2 cards.

For Link Summon, it would still rely on the "Monster Quantity" mechanic, leaving a minimum of 1 card.



SCRAPPED RULES:

● EXTRA MONSTER ZONE FIELD RULE: I thought about the Monster Card Type in the Extra Monster Zone dictating which kind of Summon your oppoent can have in their field. Like, if you controlled a Synchro Monster in your Extra Monster Zone, then your opponent can only Summon (from the Extra Deck) Synchro Monsters to their Main Monster Zones.
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Tag Game

8 min read
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:iconsanokal:
(better late than never, huh?)

Time to show my "peculiar" taste for characters! xD

~\RULES/~


:bulletblack: Name your 10 favorite characters from 10 different fandoms
:bulletblack: Tag 10 people.



YU-GI-OH!


1st: Johan Anderson - Have lots in common with him.
2nd: Yusei - The first serious protagonist.
3rd: Yami Yugi/Atem - Because yes.
4th: Kiryu Kyosuke - TEAM SATISFACTION FTW!
5th: Rafael - He protected his card at all costs.
6th: Aki Izayoi - Best waifu.
7th: Carly - Best waifu 2.
8th: III/Michael Arclight - Best Trap.
9th: Shingetsu/Vector - BEST ygo insane character EVER.
10th: Yuri - Trying to be the second best insane.


SAINT SEIYA


1st: Sysiphos - His role on Lost Canvas was simply amazing!
2nd: El Cid - Being a Capricornian myself, I couldn't let he who make us proud of being born under this sign left behind.
3rd: Shion - A Bronze Saint who went to Gold and then Master of the Sanctuary. Aside this, he's just amazing.
4th: Tenma - The pegasus saint was raised with both Athena and Hades. Try to imagine how hard it was to find the truth, having to fight against your best friend.
5th: Hypnos - I have a golden rule about not killing, independent of the situation. This deity personifies this rule. I just love him!
6th: Hyoga - DIAMANDO... DASUTO!!!
7th: Suikyo - Bearer of the Silver Cloth that can read the future, and helds the power equivalent to a Gold Saint.
8th: Yuzuriha - Best female Saint/Amazon of all.
9th: Seiya - Protagonist. No need to to explain.
10th: Kagaho - Prideful, Powerful and a amazing character.


MEGAMAN


1st: Megaman/Rockman X - Protagonist of my first Megaman game and I fell in love with him.
2nd: Zero - Because fuck yes!
3rd: Hoshikawa Subaru/Geo Stellar - Some past events in common... And I like how the character evolved.
4th: Hikari Netto/Lan Hikari - MANY traits in common too. (specially the laziness) xD
5th: Rockman/Megaman.exe - Who wouldn't like to be his operator?
6th: Gate - Coolest boss design ever. Alse his stage was VERY annoying.
7th: Forte/Bass.exe - Always there, since the first game. A memorable challenge
8th: Akatsuki Shidou/A.C. Eos - He's amazing!
9th: Omega - "WARE WA MESSIAH NARI! HA HA HA HA HA!"
10th: Eguchi Meijin/Mr. Famous - Had many navis (being Gate my fav) and helped many times in many ways in the Anime.


POWER RANGERS


1st: Tommy Oliver - Green, White, Ninja, Red twice and and Black. He's a legend. FACT.
2nd: Jason Scott - I might like Tommy, but Jason is my true love. C'mon, he's the FIRST Red Ranger, and lead the team like no other.
3rd: Billy Cranston - The ONLY original Ranger who stayed with the team 'til the end.
4th: Andros - HE FUCKING INVADED THE EVIL CONFERENCE AND KILLED ZORDON. No more words.
5th: Zack Taylor - Hip-Hop-Kido. This ends everything I have to say about him.
6th: Trini Kwan - The ONLY one who could understand Billy.
7th: Adam Park - The second best Black Ranger, who risked his life morphing to save his friend.
8th: Leo Corbett - Almost died while trying to destroy Trakeena.
9th: Justin - The first and so far the only "teenager" to be a ranger.
10th: Ryan Mitchell - The first PR-exclusive ranger, and his scenes were amazing.


FINAL FANTASY


1st: Cecil Harvey - "Bid farewell to your bloodstained past"
2nd: Terra/Tina Branford - Her connection with Espers and all the lore were touching.
3rd: Sabin Rene Figaro - Different skills by imputing Fighting Games' moves? INSTANT LIKE!
4th: Rydia - Her tragic, traumatic past gave birth to a powerfull and brave Summoner.
5th: Celes Chere - MUST HAVE IN TEAM. ALWAYS!
6th: Mog - MOOGLE DANCE!
7th: Barret Wallace - His "date" scene with Cloud is just hilarious.
8th: Aerith Gainsborough - ... I still want to save her.
9th: Phoebe/Fey - She was so OP with her arsenal during the first encounter.
10th: Tristam/Rock - He was cool, and when he leaves you but gives his bombs and you start to explode everything was the most exciting moment of FFMQ.


THE KING OF FIGHTERS


1st: Chizuru Kagura - I lost the count of the coins I "lost" to her on KOF96. Aside this, her story is amazing.
2nd: Iori Yagami - His bios says he doesn't like violence... Ok then.
3rd: Leona Heidern - DO NOT JUMP. *you jump* I told you.
4th: Joe Higashi - He was my fav char from Fatal Fury.
5th: Chris - His Hakkeshu form will ALWAYS be my 2nd choice in 97,98 and 2002.
6th: Goenitz - "Saa, Kami ni Inori Nasai"
7th: Oswald - I admit. I have a thing for Card-Users.
8th: Athena Asamiya - Who never abused of her Phoenix Arrow?
9th: Benimaru Nikaido - Well, KOF isn't KOF without him.
10th: K' - I just learned to like him.


SUPERNATURAL


1st: Crowley/Fergus MacLeod - WHO IN THE BLOODY HELL WOULDN'T LOVE HIM!?
2nd: Castiel - "MISHAMIGOS". That's all. xD
3rd: Lucifer - His sarcasm, sense of humor... why not EVERYTHING in him? One can't just not like him.
4th: God - Aside his "almighty" role, he slapped the face of MANY religions just by being Bissexual.
5th: Gabriel - My beloved trickster.
6th: Dean - C'mon. Pie 'n porn lover. Awesome!
7th: Charlie - SHE OWNED THE BITCHES!
8th: Bobby - He used the tongue.
9th: Rowena MacLeod - SPN needed a powerful female character after the loss of Ruby, Meg and Charlie, and boy, She did it like no other! You just love to hate her.
10th: Meg Masters - From "demon of the week" to ally. Also, her affair with Castiel was hilarious.


LOG HORIZON


1st: Shiroe - The villain with glasses!
2nd: Roe2 - My beloved vampire summoner!
3rd: Akatsuki - "My lord, may I kick this pervert?"
4th: Naotsugu - "There are two types of men in this world. Open perverts who admit it, and closet perverts who won’t."
5th: Nyanta - Nyanta-saaaaan! :3
6th: Leonardo - Who needs Ninja Turtles when you have this Ninja Frog?
7th: Tetra - The Galaxy Idol Trap.
8th: William Massachusetts - Best Archer.
9th: Kanami - She's the mix of fluffyness and chaos.
10th: Minori - Shiroe's apprentice.


STEVEN UNIVERSE


1st: Steven - CAUSE WE'RE GOOD AND EVIL NEVER BEATS US, WE'LL WIN THE FIGHT AND THEN GO OUT FOR PIZZAS!
2nd: Pearl - Passional, Elegant, Precise, and please, her memes...
3rd: Garnet - Why? She's never alone. ;) Also best mother.
4th: Amethyst - Best sister!
5th: Peridot - YOU CLOD!
6th: Lapis - No one is as well adjusted as her.
7th: Connie - She makes the difference.
8th: Lion - "You never let me touch you belly!" ... IT'S A TRAP!AN ADORABLE TRAP!
9th: Sadie - Haven't you noticed? She's a star!
10th: Rose - She's just... *^*


POKÉMON


1st: Ninetails - My beloved fabulous golden fox.
2nd: Bayleef - SHE'S SOOOO CUTE!
3rd: Metagross - Must.Be.Shiny.
4th: Gyarados - Must.Be.Shiny.V2
5th: Empoleon - Powerful and Imposing, just like an emperor.
6th: Luxray - One of "Must Have" of my teams.
7th: Serperior - GRASS STARTERS FTW!
8th: Ampharos - SO FLAFFY! xD
9th: Scolipede - Best Poison type EVER!
10th: Dragonair - Another cute one.


Victims are:
:iconbatmed: - :iconkyokugenpunch: - :icontheuzitos: - :iconmariayuri: -:iconthethunder-art: - :iconkogadiamond1080: - :iconmete122: - :iconaaronicworksinc: - :iconsubzerowins: - :iconlugia61617:
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I'M BACK!!!

2 min read

LAAAAADIES AAAAND GEEENTLEEEMAAAAAN!

(This catchphrase is so addicting! Can't stop saying it!)

Hello, Deviants!
I'm here to announce my return to DA. (Yeah, exams are finnaly over... for now.)
AND
along with my return, I bring with me some news! Yey!
But first things first. If you this is your first time here and you liked my work, OR if you aren't a watcher yet, hit the + WATCH button and follow my work!
Remember, comments are HIGHLY appreciated, not only as a feedback, but they also motivate me to continue creating more stuff.

-Stop fooling around, Grezar! Tell us the news!
Yeah, ok, ok! HERE WE GO!



PROJECTS


Here's a quick list of what I'm planning to make:
:bulletblack: Booster Pack V2.0
:bulletblack: Structure Deck Box Template V3
:bulletblack: Series 9 Card Proxy Template Deluxe Version (DX)
:bulletblack: Printable Deckbox
:bulletblack: Some Archetypes

I'm planning to "support" YGOPro -in graphic side- by creating HD Fields, Sleeves, etc.
This will lead to another topic.

I have plans to create a Role Play Group here on DA. But in order to do this, I have to become a Core Member.
This means that some of my upcoming deviations will be paid. (Points, of course.)
I'll be open to comissions, too, once I release the proper template.  (Sorry, no more free requests.)

I hope you guys understand and support me. ^^



Lastly, feel invited to join the world of Card Makers in our group
:iconyu-gi-oh-all-stars:
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~Offline x.x

1 min read
OFFLINE 'TIL INDEFINITE DATE.

Stu-dying- for a national exam.
Wish me luck.
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He returned...

Our "beloved" Mean Bean, YugiohFreakster, returned. He evaded his inevitable Ban by deactiving his account. Smart move.

I would like that you guys spread this as quick as possible. Copy/Pasta into your jornal.
Be smart, get vaccinated against the Mean Bean dicease.
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