Dragon Rulers: What Matter's most is Dark Matter

(ArcKnight) Wazzup! It's been a very very long while since i wrote an article here and since it's already 2015,my first article will feature the most sought after card in the premium pack 17!

No other than "Number 95:Galaxy Eyes-Dark Matter Dragon"!!!!!!!!!!

rOOAAArr!!!!!!!!-no.95

Number 95:Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter Dragon
DARK/Dragon/XYZ/Rank9
4000/0
3 Level 9 monsters
You can also Xyz Summon this card by using a "Galaxy-Eyes" Xyz Monster you control as the Xyz Material. (Xyz Materials attached to that monster also become Xyz Materials on this card.) Cannot be used as an Xyz Material for an Xyz Summon. When this card is Xyz Summoned: You can send 3 Dragon-Type monsters with different names from your Deck to the Graveyard; your opponentbanishes 3 monsters from their Deck. You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card; this card can make up to 2 attacks on monsters during each Battle Phase this turn.





Review:
-For those who are unaware how strong this card is,let me give you a short hint:Dragon Rulers.Yes,that's right,one of the DARKEST Era of yugioh along with Spellbooks where most of the players began shifting to other card games or worst,quit.Though quitting and shifting is not new to yugioh,still,this can be an unhealthy way of introducing the game especially to new players just coping up with their newly bought "Fluffal" decks.(Even the scariest scissor toys will get scared).

First,let's take a look on the cards that can help you summon this DARK creature!

The Galaxy Comrades!

Galaxy-Eyes Full Armor Dragon
LIGHT/Dragon/XYZ/Rank8
4000/3500
3 Level 8 monsters
You can also Xyz Summon this card by using a "Galaxy-Eyes" Xyz Monster you control as the Xyz Material, except "Galaxy Eyes Full Armor Photon Dragon". (Xyz Materials attached to that monster also become Xyz Materials on this card.) Once per turn: You cantarget up to 2 Equip Cards equipped to this card; attach them to this card as Xyz Materials. Once per turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, then target 1 face-up card your opponent controls; destroy it.




*This is one of your go-to cards if you want removal before going into dark matter.You can also just xyz summon this card using a 2 material galaxy eyes dragon so bringing this card up won't be so hard.

Number 62:Galxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon
LIGHT/Dragon/XYZ/RANK8
4000/3000
2 Level 8 monsters
If this card attacks or is attacked, during damage calculation (in either player's turn): You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card once per battle; this card gains ATK equal to the combined Ranksof all Xyz Monsters currently on the field x 200, during that damage calculation only. If this card in its owner's control is destroyed by your opponent's card effect while it has "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" as an Xyz Material: You can Special Summon this card during your 2nd Standby Phase after activation and double its ATK. Any battle damage this card inflicts to your opponent is halved unless it has "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" as an Xyz Material.

*This might be one of the easiest Galaxy eyes monster you can summon with just 2 MATERIALS!
and what's even better? it has 4000 attack and can even reach over 10,000 if all monsters on the field have rank 10s! (well im just hyping,it can be possible vs. Trains).

Number 107:Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon
LIGHT/Dragon/XYZ/Rank8
3000/2500
2 Level 8 monsters
Once per Battle Phase, at the start of your Battle Phase: You candetach 1 Xyz Material from this card; negate the effects of all otherface-up monsters currently on the field, also their ATK and DEFbecome their original ATK and DEF, and if you do any of these, during the Battle Phase this turn, each time an opponent's card effect resolves, this card gains 1000 ATK until the end of the Battle Phase, also, it can make a second attack during each Battle Phase this turn.




*Here's is your second option if your facing a pesky "Spirit Reaper" or a sudden "Aria,the Melodious Diva" is constantly singing on the stage.In other words,a useful 2 material rank 8 in case you don't have Prime photon.Overall,it is still a great card but in this type of deck(Im talking to dragon rulers),extra deck is an issue so we should be careful in choosing the best cards on our card pile composed of 15.

Tips:

You can Tribute this card; Special Summon 1 "Galaxy-Eyes"monster from your hand or Graveyard, except "Galaxy-Eyes Cloud Dragon". You can only use this effect of "Galaxy-Eyes Cloud Dragon" once per turn. If this card is in your Graveyard: You cantarget 1 "Galaxy-Eyes" Xyz Monster you control; attach this card from your Graveyard to that monster as an Xyz Material. You can only use this effect of "Galaxy-Eyes Cloud Dragon" once per Duel

1. You can use this card's effect to send "Dragon Rulers" from your deck to your graveyard or send monsters to your graveyard for later fuel for the summon of "Dragon Rulers".You limit our Ravine? Well we have Walking Ravine 3.0  
2. This card can actually be also used in your "Hieratic" deck especially if your using your balls(Hieratic seals).
3. You can use your "Galaxy-Eyes Cloud Dragon" to revive your fallen Galaxy-Eyes monster as a loop with the help of "Kinka-Byo".
4. This card can lead to a very fast OTK Machine(Even though it's not really a Machine-type,I prefer to call it an OTCK Machine) if you use its effect to attack TWICE resulting into 8000 damage.

So this is the Dark Matter Dragon.Does it matter?

Well I guess,It really does unfortunately...

Happy 2015!

-ArcKnight

"Respect in Yu-Gi-Oh!:From Different Walks of Life"-Interview Article

(ArcKnight) "Never lose your temper;Maintain proper manners in duels.A duel is just a game,to have fun,release stress,enjoy,make friends,and unfortunately,spend cash! "

Good Day readers! I'm sure most of you are busy with their holiday trips and galore but as promised,I'm going to give you the interview segment based on our blog's poll.

The big question is(Well not totally that big)

What is Respect in YGO? How it is earned ,given and maintained?

But before we proceed to our interviews,let me first give you the results of our poll!

Source:http://respectygo.blogspot.com

• Based on our survey,63% of our audience said that being polite to new and current players is the best way to earn respect in your ygo community.Well,I must say,there is no doubt that most of the players prefer the nicer approach from other duelists most especially to the newer ones who were just starting to cope up with the game.
• 60 % responded that it's about encouraging players to play the game itself.To inspire and encourage players to play this game is one of my primary goals in making this blog so I agree that encouraging others is a good way to make our community big.
• 24% likes to share ideas.There is no doubt that sharing various ideas is a nice act of encouragement.
• Lastly,only 9 % responded about winning tournaments.For me,this game not always about winning though it is a big factor,as I have said,the most important thing here is we enjoy each other's company and we learn from our mistakes.That,for me,makes us a much much better player.

Now let us hear the answers of our Yu-Gi-Oh! friends.Three months ago,our team conducted a survey asking the same question on our poll but this time,we consulted some of the most respected and popular duelists from different walks of life.



The Question:

What is Respect in YGO? How it is earned ,given and maintained

From "Charlton Cantones"- a Yu-Gi-Oh! player and a very good Yu-Gi-Oh! Online simulation player(DN/YGO PRO)  

"In my opinion, respect in YGO is like "fame". People respect you when you won tournaments and/or consistently topping to tournaments. By winning or topping tournaments, you gain reputation and they will be interested in your YGO theories and opinions because they know you won a tournament and/or topping most of the tournaments. Some people have good theories in YGO but no one believes them because they haven't proved anything by winning tournaments. You maintain this "respect" by staying on the "top". "

From "Francisco Stephen Tan"-A Yu-Gi-Oh! ocg Player and the owner of http://duelistmercenary.blogspot.com/
 

"For me as long as you support the game(real cards) and you won't disrespecting others you earn my respect. For maintaining nmn, Encourage new/old players to support the game(real cards)"

 

From sir "John David Domingo"-A Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG player/Teacher

"Respect is given to those who support and play the real game. It is maintained by those who believe in the game itself."

From "Michael Ting"-a well known Yu-Gi-Oh! player/blog owner of http://duelinglegacy.blogspot.com/

Here's what he said.Perhaps,one of the most detailed and in-depth analysis.

"Thanks for asking me to participate in your blog post.
This topic has a very large scope to cover, but since I don't have much time on my hand I will keep it as concise as possible.

 Respect in the yugioh community is similar to respect in society. I think the one general problem with the community is that it lacks respect. Since I'm in a tcg territory now and having been exposed to TCG Facebook groups, forums and mediums of communications, I can confirm all this. Small things like how members of zodiac duelist group calling up KONAMI staff and harassing them for the recent banlist shows just how immature the society is. Other instances include players who are better at the game, or in the socially accepted group who constantly bully and call out other weaker players with wrong opinions. But the former is not to blame completely, the weaker players make things worse by making terrible rebuttals and being rude and condescending after being told they're wrong. Forums like duelist ground are a good example whereby some of the members are literal scum who contribute to yugiohs bad name.

Tbh, I don't think the society can be perfect and I don't think saying corny stuff like " if we can all learn to respect each other, the community will be a much better place bla bla " will make it any better.

You asked me how respect is to be give, achieved or attained, but I think those questions answer for themselves rather easily. However i do want to address the subject of "respecting your peer's opinion". The issue is simple, when a friend of yours theories bits of yugioh which is different from you (eg: how many cards to play in their deck, or whether he should play the 1 copy of eclipse wyvrn and dark arm in his shadoll deck) However you know that his theory is not entirely sound and has several flaws. The paradox arises whether you should call him out on it and proceed to point out it's flaws and explain what he should do to improve it. Should you "respect his opinion and acknowledge that there is player preference" , or should you debate with him to prove whose theory is more sound (because let's face it, player preference doesn't exist, there is always one best option which is right, and the players perception of player preference comes from situational plays which result in anecdotal evidence {eg: oh I resolved x card last game and it won me the game! but 2 games later, he said oh I drew x card when I didn't need it and I lost. If I had played y over x, I could have won} ) 

In a perfect world, intellectual debates on card interactions would be ideal but other factors such as friendship or emotions are at play. I think the best way is to point it out to your friend and let him absorb the facts. If he chooses to continue with his own card choices, then you have tried your best. If he acknowledges it's flaws in the future, then he has grown as a player. This way, you still give him the respect of making his own decisions and nobody is hurt. 

The above scenario might have digressed from the main point a little bit, but it does consider the relevance of respect, and you will surely come across it several times when you continue to play the game.

This marks the end of my excerpt and I hope it has provided some valuable insight"   

Last but not the least,we also interviewed the very first YCS Austraia Champion/A Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG player/organizer/judge and also one of the owners of "Yugioh Edition Singapore"(https://www.facebook.com/YuGiOhEditionSingapore) and "Duelingdays" blog,no other than "Dsummon".

It was a very big privilege to have a short conversation with him and here's what he said:

 Hmmmm, I dont specifically do anything to get players to respect me per say but just do stuff with the aim of making the game a much better game, with a good gaming environment for everyone. 

 Most asia players nowadays would know me more as a guy who helps to spread YGO news, and also helping to judge/organize major events, helping to maintain fair play, while making it a great experience for everyone.

 In respecting YGO players, i dont think you need to specifically do anything special. Just treat them with respect as you would your friend, dont take credit for ideas you didnt come up with, and that should be enough for any respectable player.

 Conclusion:

For a closing remark,we can definitely conclude that all of these boils down on one particular thought,"Respect is achieve by supporting the game we love". 

This is a game to have fun,release stress,enjoy,make friends,and unfortunately,spend cash! After all,a duel is just a game.Maintain proper manners and NEVER lose your temper.

Merry Christmas everyone and enjoy!

sincerely,

ArcKnight

"The Beginning of the END!"-The official January 1st Forbidden & Limited list(OCG)

(ArcKnight) The Official Banlist is here and by this moment,I'm pretty sure that some of you were shocked because of the advent of some previously forbidden cards that is now LIMITED.One of the most fazing is the return of the "Envoy of the End" although its has the new "ERRATA" test just like some of his comrades who fine some amount of ransom to gain freedom ! 

Newly Forbidden:
Heavy Storm

Newly Limited:
Chaos Emperor Dragon – Envoy of the End
Sinister Serpent
Blaze Fenix, the Burning Bombardment Bird
Senju of the Thousand Hands
Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands
Nekroz of Unicore
Instant Fusion
Temple of the Kings
Preparation of Rites
Symbol of Heritage
Super Polymerization
Harpie’s Feather Duster
Exchange of the Spirit
Crush Card Virus
Ring of Destruction

Newly Semi-Limited:
Inzektor Hornet
Atlantean Dragoons
Number 11: Big Eye
Brotherhood of the Fire Fist – Rooster
Monster Gate

Newly Unlimited:
Evilswarm Ophion
Chronomaly Nebra Disk
Card Trooper
T.G. Striker
Tragoedia
Lonefire Blossom
Hieratic Seal of Convocation
A Hero Lives
Ojama Trio

My Thoughts:

1. So the most game breaking part here was the swapping of "Heavy Storm" with "Harpies' Feather Duster".It was a very devastating card since then that is why it was banned.It has a very unfair effect that destroy your opponent's backrows ala (Raigeki) in terms of monsters.Unlike Heavy Storm(Which is now banned to everybody's surprise),this card only damages your opponent.It is clear that Konami wanted to promote Pendulum summoning as Heavy storm destroys your scales as well and pendulum summoning monsters seems scary if your facing "Bottomless trap holes".
2. Next,we have a number of cards that has errata changes.The most noted is "Chaos Emperor Dragon – Envoy of the End" being one of the most unfair chaos card that when played,can really brought "Chaos" to the entire game (Literally).A blessing in disguise for those who do not own one is the new errata change.By the time you activate his effect,you cannot activate any card effects.Still,summoning a 3000 ATTACK points beatstick is still devastating and his burn effect will still gonna wreck your opponent if he/she has a very low life points.
3. As everyone predicted(even you who are reading this passage predicted(Like a fortune teller) that "Qliphort Scout" will become limited but NO as in NOOOO. It doesn't hit the banlist.In other words,there is still no pendulum card in the forbidden list because Konami promotes Pendulum and that's simple.So for those who sold their "Qliphort" decks because of the false rumors,condolence)Just kidding).
4. "Necroz" suprised many "Necroz" players that their deck will not be hit (Because of the "Two format" rule theory).Again,Konami is unpredictable.They hit the obvious "Manju" and "Senju" as well as the "Preparation of Rites" which is no doubt make "Necroz" very very fast.I think that's a good hit to tamed them down.Another hit is "The Necroz armor of Unicore".While some may say that Unicore is nothing compared to "Necroz of Trishula" and "The Necroz Armor of Brionac",I agree that this card deserve the hit.As you can see,Trishula is pretty stoppable by anti-banishing cards and some effect negator while a single Unicore face up can hinder Synchros and other extra deck dependent monsters very hard.(Especially the new Junk structure deck).Based on my experience,I'm more afraid to face a Unicore than a trishula because of Unicores continuous effect.
5. Crush card Virus will cause an infestation again to our deck.While it may be not very devastating as the previous text,still can be a night mare for decks that are focused on high levels.Imagine a Qliphort player being hit by crush card(They are sent to the graveyard so you cannot get them back unless you have a sudden Pot of Wealth).Archetypes like "Ghostricks","Archfiends","Burning Abyss"(Assuming that TCG will follow the errata changes" will benefit with this card.
6. Others are Ophion being unlimited again,lonefire blossom for some Sylvan shenanigans(Oh wait,I already sold my Sylvans huhu),T.G Striker for more synchros,Card trooper for more "Infernoid" mills and the strong "Chronomaly Nebra Disk"(My friend is really glad about the new status of this card).
7. Necroz players are salty.
8. Qliphort players who sold their decks are kinda salty.
9. I am salty because I don't have the newly Errataed cards.
10. Same as number 9. but this time you are referring to your self.

cha·os

1. ˈkāˌäs/

   noun

   1. complete disorder and confusion.
   2. 
      

   source:The Dictionary

Here are some of the new Errata changes to the newly limited cards(Barring Harpies' Feather duster offcourse)

"HEY! LONG TIME NO SEE?"

Chaos Emperor Dragon – Envoy of the End
Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned (from your hand) by banishing 1 LIGHT and 1 DARK monster from your Graveyard, and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways. During the turn you activate this card’s effect, you cannot activate other effects. (1) Once per turn: You can pay 1000 LP; send all cards on the field and in both players’ hands to the Graveyard, then inflict 300 damage to your opponent for each of your opponent’s cards sent by this effect.

-Oh the chaos dragons of dragons.

Chaos Envoy: Hey! bro! Dis you miss me? hehehe(Nothing much to say here,because this dragon might hear me.I don't want him to pay 1000.)

Ring of Destruction
You can only activate 1 “Ring of Destruction” per turn. (1) During your opponent’s turn: Target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls whose ATK is lower than or equal to your opponent’s LP; destroy that face-up monster, and if you do, you take damage equal to that monster’s original ATK, then, inflict damage to your opponent equal to the damage you took.

-Oh,I assure you.This card will become an instant staple in many decks especially "Heroics" who benefits from burning.(Offcourse,the obvious Chain burn decks.)

Crush Card Virus

(1) Tribute 1 DARK monster you control with 1000 or less ATK; check your opponent’s hand and all monsters they control, and destroy all monsters with 1500 or more ATK, then, your opponent can destroy up to 3 monsters with 1500 or more ATK from their Deck. After you activated this card, all damage your opponent takes until the end of the next turn becomes 0.

-It's like Yu-Gi-Oh! version of Ebola virus.And you know that if this virus hits you,its FATAL.

Temple of the Kings
You can only use each effect of “Temple of the Kings” once per turn. (1) You can activate 1 Trap Card you control during the turn it is Set. (2) You can send both this card and 1 face-up “Mystical Beast Serket” to the Graveyard; Special Summon 1 monster from your hand or Deck, or 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck.

-I started playing Yu-Gi-Oh! but this card is already forbidden.Now that it is now limited,I can now use that stinky Scorpion with the millenium eye.

New(For those who can't recall the purple Scorpion)

Mystical Beast Serket

Earth/Fairy(This scorpion is a fairy?/Level 6

ATK/2500

DEF/2000

Destroy this card if you do not control "Temple of the Kings". Each time this card destroys a monster by battle, the destroyed monster is removed from play, and this card gains 500 ATK.

Sinister Serpent
You can only use the effect of “Sinister Serpent” once per turn. (1) During your Standby Phase, if this card is in your Graveyard: You can add this card to your hand. During your opponent’s next End Phase, banish 1 “Sinister Serpent” from your Graveyard.

-The Flying Snake is back! It's still good.Time will tell the usability of this card in today's decks.

Source:The Dictionary/The Organization/Maxut

That's it! I hope you like it!

Don't Forget to share it to your friends!

-ArcKnight