Sora1499 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 In my opinion, a duelists' (and a card maker's, for that matter) abilities shine most when he is forced to use cards that lack the most primeval aspect of Yugioh: brute strength. Having monsters that are weak in stats compels him to think up creative strategies to win and make him stretch his deck-making abilities. For this reason, I am proposing a low-level archetype contest. The rules: *Your archetype must include at least 8 cards. Of those 8, only 3 can be level 4 or higher. This is excluding synchro and xyz monsters: you can have as many and as high-leveled synchro monsters and as many xyz monsters as you'd like. *Synchros and Xyz cards DO NOT count to your 8-card minimum. *No written cards please. I really don't like written cards. *You can only submit 1 archetype. *The archetype must stand on its own. Meaning, you can't rely on cards like Sangan, Marauding Captain, etc. to pull it through. I must be able to make a deck solely with cards from your archetype. *You may make spell and trap cards to complement your archetype. These DO NOT count to your 8-card minimum. *I will be judging these cards. If anyone would like to co-judge, they may. Co-judges' opinions will be taken into account when I make my final judgements, but they may be disregarded if I see fit. There is no prize for co-judging these cards. *Co-judges cannot submit cards. *Registration is open until Midnight October 1st. *If you are submitting cards, they must either be PM'd to me or submitted to this post by Midnight on October 1st. *These cards will be judged on October 2nd, but you may submit cards at any time. *I reserve the right to make new rules. I may do this as the contest progresses and more issues need to be addressed. Judgement: *Usability: -/20 Above all, your archetype must be usable. The objective behind this one is to make me feel compelled to pick up these cards and want to use them in a deck. A good example of this is my Mech Beasts archetype, which is the top link of my sig. *Balance: -/10 Self-explanatory. Mkae your cards balanced. *Creativity: -/15 Are your cards cool, creative, and original? Is their "set theme" something that hasn't been tried before? *OCG: -/5 I don't particularly care for the current OCG. As long as your cards' wording is coherent, concise, and clear, you'll receive full credit. In other words, when I read your card, I shouldn't have any questions about exactly what it does. *Competitive Ability: -/10 I consider this a bit different than usability, so it will be judged differently. Can these cards last in today's metagame? The archetype will be judged for how well it flows as a whole, not for every individual card. Although, making your individual cards good will probably earn you creativity points, so I recommend it. Prize: 1st Place: 50 points and 3 likes 2nd Place: 2 likes. 3rd Place: 2 likes. Entry fee: 10 points Good luck everyone! ~Finished~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpakha Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm in, i already got a great archetype... too bad i needed pictures. >.< Sending points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koshej Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 sora Well, your Mech Beasts definitely lack OCG (though are readable), so I shouldn't have problems with that. Now, can I (re)use an Anime-based theme? I've been doing entire DECKS once, not just SETS. If yes, I'm in for sure. Haven't yet thought of a precise theme, though... I'll probably submit cards on Thursday. Check this out, hehehe: [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/144939-magic-knight-rayearth-cards-first-full-deck-4040/"]http://forum.yugiohc...full-deck-4040/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
宇佐見 蓮子@C94 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Well this is great. I have a Synchro/Swarm archetype known as Nightwings, which makes Level 6 Synchros like insane. However, I can't find pictures. But yeah, I'm in. Sending points... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyalist Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Sounds like something I'd enjoy. Sending points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 does it count if the point of it is to increase level and summon high rank xyz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust42 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'll join. It's an interesting excuse to add more cards to a certain archetype I have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora1499 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 To AixDavidas, yup, that's fine. To KOshej, you can reuse an anime-based theme, but if I find it to be unoriginal, points will be deducted, so be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love of Ghibli Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I wish to participate in this contest as well. Might as well attempt more card making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorin Markov Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 i join, Points set. Already got an archtype, havn't done it in awhile, oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hila Ⅰ Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'll sign-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koshej Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 sora I was thinking a bit and ended up choosing Naruto-verse. But honestly, I'd rather make a full-fledged Set out of it (I'm into it already and had made way more cards than would fit your contest, well, conceptually made that is, no effects yet), so I'll just skip this contest. You're more than welcome to rate my set when I'll post it, should be in the next couple days. If I sent you points, would you mind returning them, please? I could still be a co-judge, if you'd accept/like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora1499 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 The 8 cards is a minimum, so posting a whole bunch is acceptable. If you still don't want to participate in the contest, then say the word and your points will be returned. Then, if you'd like to co-judge, that'd be pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koshej Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 sora Yup, I resign from competing, but I can help with judging (apart from OCG, where I'm kinda bad). Also, you can "friendly-judge" my upcoming SET, when I finally post it (should be soon). Technically speaking, if you will like it REALLY, I can retroactively join your contest - though it would be kinda weird. But for now - yes, I resign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora1499 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Ok. Points will be sent momentarily, and you can be an acting co-judge. And I'll judge your set if you judge mine, haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
宇佐見 蓮子@C94 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Okay, so I have a bit of a proposal(?) to make. I can be a judge since, as you might know, I'm a pretty A-Class card reviewer myself. Although I won't judge my own cards, but I can judge the other cards. So? Sound like a good deal to you? Can I be a judge and still enter my own cards at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora1499 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Sure, that sounds fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 May I reserve a spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koshej Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 sora I've started: [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/290372-naruto-lets-make-it-a-good-set/"]http://forum.yugiohc...-it-a-good-set/[/url] A whole lot of work to come, but you can start sharing your ideas. Especially if you're familiar with the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorin Markov Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 [spoiler=Archetype(Shadows)] [spoiler=Kamos, Soldier of the Shadows][img]http://i.imgur.com/N4k13.jpg[/img] Lore:When this card attacks a face-down defense position monster increase this cards ATK by 600. When this card is destroyed as a result of battle: Special Summon 1 level 3 or lower monster from your deck that include "Shadows" in its card name.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Karthos, Sage of the Shadows][img]http://i.imgur.com/qwuTP.jpg[/img] Lore: If you control another monster with "Shadows" in its card name, your opponent cannot target this face-up card for an attack. During the Main Phase(s) of your turn; Discard 1 card from your hand: Special Summon 1 level 4 or lower Fiend-type monster from your Graveyard.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Nocturnus, Spirit of the Shadows][img]http://i.imgur.com/vdpyg.jpg[/img] Lore: If all monsters your opponent controls are in Defense Position, this card can attack your opponent directly. If this card attacks, change it to Defense Position at the end of the Damage Step.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Karma, Technician of the Shadows][img]http://i.imgur.com/yNsGB.jpg[/img] Lore:This card can only be used to Synchro Summon a monster with "Shadows" in its card name. Once per turn, increase target monster with "Shadows" in its card name by 300 until end of turn. [/spoiler] [spoiler=Caliga, Keeper of the Shadows][img]http://i.imgur.com/gkQ4N.jpg[/img] Lore: When this card is Normal Summon; switch the attack and defense of this card until end of turn. If this card attacks, change it to Defense Position at the end of the Damage Step. When this card is destroyed as a result of battle; Target 2 face-up monster your opponent controls: Destroy them.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Kratos, Warlord of the Shadows][img]http://i.imgur.com/MHPoO.jpg[/img] Lore: When this card is Tribute Summoned: Special Summon 1 "Kamos, Soldier of the Shadows" from your Graveyard or your Deck in face-up attack or defense. While this card is face-up on the field increase the Atk of all monsters with "Shadows" in its card name by 300.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Shado, God of the Shadows][img]http://i.imgur.com/lFHu2.jpg[/img] Lore:This card cannot be Special Summon. This card can only be Normal Summon by tributing 3 monsters you control with "Shadows" in its card name. While this card is face-up on the field increase the Atk of all DARK monsters by 500. Once per turn you may activate one of these effects: - Special Summon 1 monster from your Graveyard that includes "Shadows" in its card name: you take damage equal to its level x200. -Target monsters can attack your opponent directly this turn. (This card cannot be targeted by this effect.) - Discard 1 card to target 1 card you control: Gain Life points equal to its level x200. (This card cannot be targeted by this effect.)[/spoiler] [spoiler=Yami, Dragon of the Shadows][img]http://i.imgur.com/REeCn.jpg[/img] Lore: This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summon except by tributing 2 monsters you control with "Shadows" in its card name. Once per turn, you may active one of these effects: - Discard 1 card to target 1 card on the field; destroy it. -Tribute 1 monster you control with "Shadows" in its card name: Deal damage to target player equal to its level x200.[/spoiler][/spoiler] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora1499 Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 To Scrooge: you may do so if you pay the entry fee. There is no limit to the number of contestants, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyalist Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Ok finished my new archtype here it is: [spoiler='Monsters'] Level 1 monsters [img]http://i.imgur.com/o8kjB.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/42fjK.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/RS74F.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/oRIeB.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/scNhn.jpg[/img] Level 3 monsters (Optics elites) [img]http://i.imgur.com/SQk4t.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/Bb262.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/wUAz8.jpg[/img] Level 5 monsters (Optics leaders) [img]http://i.imgur.com/Ac9gd.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/2tRHm.jpg[/img] [/spoiler] [spoiler='Spells/traps'] [img]http://i.imgur.com/6f9iw.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/sYDyO.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/5tEGn.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/hUcz3.jpg[/img] [/spoiler] [spoiler='XYZ monsters'] [img]http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/loyalist1/Lasthope_zps7d3a3b10.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/loyalist1/voidrusher_zps96eae8f5.jpg[/img] [/spoiler] It focuses on the level 5 xyz monsters and is quite simple. Was originally 17 cards but scraped 1 of them due to not fitting well with the rest of the cards. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpakha Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Are you going to be judging pictures harshly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora1499 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Nope. Shitty pics are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpakha Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 kay, thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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