Forum:Order of Chaos opinions

My opinions on the latest cards from the Order of Chaos set:

Highlights
 * The "Ninja" cards - Ninjas have been in desperate need of support since way back in the GX era; the last Ninja card directly related to this archetype (not counting Karakuri Ninja mdl 339 "Sazank") was Ninja Grandmaster Sasuke in Soul of the Duelist.
 * "Darkstorm Dragon - This is one beast of a Gemini. For only one face-up Spell/Trap, all other Spells/Traps are destroyed. You can use an Equip, Continuous or Field Spells for its cost and you can use it more than once, that is if you can afford it.
 * "Evoltile/Evolsaur/Evolzar" cards - Evols get further support in this set, and what's further interesting is that some effects target Level 6 or lower FIRE Dinosaurs, meaning that they can now combine with a previous Dinosaur archetype: the "Jurracs".
 * "Gagaga Girl" - with this, Special Summoning higher Ranked monsters (apart from the really high monsters like Super Dreadnought Cannon Express Gustaph Max) just became easier. Obviously, this card depends on Gagaga Magician to make full use of its effect, however unlike its counterpart, you can have multiple copies of this card on the field, all capable of copying Magician's Level and at the same fulfilling the conditions for Xyz monsters that require more than 2 monsters.
 * "Wind-Ups" also gain further support for the swarming capabilities with Wind-Up Zenmaighty and Wind-Up Rat being the most interesting here.
 * "Wish Upon a Star" - a counterpart to Resonance Device that takes into account the ATK/DEF instead of Level and Attribute and can affect all monsters instead of just 2. Whether it's better or worse is up to you.
 * "Photon" - not really a competitive archetype yet, but the 2 Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon + Polymerization = Twin Photon Lizard => 2 Galaxy-Eyes on the field combo is something to take notice of.
 * "Xyz Reborn" - a revival card beneficial for Xyzs

Least liked
 * "Inzecters" - possibly the most sought after cards from the set, the reason why they're here is because they are so good at what they do, they need to have their capabilities limited. These things can not only swarm and cripple the opponent, but they can also replenish and/or recycle their resources with great ease. Even with a bare field, the Inzecters can easily turn the tables. All that is needed for this archetype to get going are 2 cards: "Damsel" and "Hornet". No doubt they are the next line for the Metagame. All I can hope is that they will be like the T.G.s and be a one-booster archetype, though that's just wishful thinking.
 * "Chaos Number 39: Utopia Ray" - In spite of being the Cover Card, this one is not as tempting to put in the Extra Deck as his counterpart. Even though he requires 3 LIGHT monsters to be Summoned, players will most likely aim for his other method of Summoning, which is considerably less restrictive, presenting little hindrance here. Its effect on the other hand, is not something that will get the players pumped up. Utopia Ray can get a potential 4000 ATK while decreasing a total of 3000 ATK from the opponent's monster(s), however it requires for you to have 1000 LP or less, which players tend to avoid, unless they're a risk taker.

Closing cards Aside from the previously mentioned, there are not a lot of cards introduced here that will be widely used, IMO. Royal Prison can partially lockdown Graveyard reliant Decks, but it's no Royal Oppression. Mist Valley can probably benefit from their altar. DARK monsters get some interesting new toys. And aside from Xyz Reborn, I don't know how much players will be willing to use the other Xyz supports that came along with it.

Feel free to express your opinions on the set here.--PoirotH (talk • contribs) 06:26, November 16, 2011 (UTC)