New type of Effect monster

[Hartley]

I'm not sure if this is te place to put this topic or not, but it's close enough.

 

I had a new idea for a type of effect monster (like spirit, flip, gemini ((or dual for you japs!))...)

 

I call them "Reduct".

 

The main idea is that you play these cards, and as soon as they get face up on the field, their ATK or DEF (depending on the card) begins to drop to zero in designated increments (hence reduct).

 

Once the designated stat reaches 0, the card's effect can be activated. Since there is a long and tedious process to get the effects activated, this justifies very powerful effects, even for low level monsters.

 

Of cousre, support cards could be created that drop a card's ATK/DEF to 0 to start the effect, or activate the effect by ignoring the requirements at a cost.

 

So, what do ya think?

[Des ＨＥＲＯ]

Well ive got a few things to say that you will know most.

 

Firstly, your correct it should be somewhere else.

 

Secondly, you had typing errors in your post,since you misspelled duel.

 

Thirdly, I don't understand what your saying,someone else will possible.

[Hartley]

Dual as in double. Not duel as in what you do. Where does this belong then? I mean I do plan on making these cards.

 

Also, what are you unclear on? If you don't understand chances are a lot of people wont either, so what do i need to make more clear.

[Lonk]

You can only discuss the mechanic if you have some card ideas for better justification. So unless if you do not have card ideas on there, this post will get locked.

[Hartley]

Alright then, I'll make a reduct monster card.

 

Leviaeel

Level 4 / Light / (Sea Serpent/Reduct)

ATK 1500 DEF 1800

 

When this card is summoned in face up Attack Position, this card looses 500 ATK. This card looses 500 ATK during each of your Standby Phases. When this card's ATK becomes 0, you can ativate it's effect. By Tributing this card on the Field, you can Special Summon a Level 7 or lower Sea Serpent from your Hand or Deck. That monster cannot Attack the turn it is Special Summoned.

 

 

Something like that.

[Darj]

Hmm, I understood the concept, and is quite creative. Coincidentally, they would work well in Venom Decks (Reptile-Type) and against Reptilianne or Alien Decks (also Reptile-Types).

 

Bu why bother with a new kind of Effect Monster? You could make an archetype instead, but that is your choice.

 

Now, regarding your example, wouldn't be this a more correct OCG?:

 

When this card is summoned in face up Attack Position, this card loses 500 ATK. This card looses 500 ATK during each of your Standby Phases. When this card's ATK becomes 0, it gains the following effect:

• You can Tribute this card to Special Summon 1 Level 7 or lower Sea Serpent-Type monster from your hand or Deck. That monster cannot attack during the turn it is Special Summoned.

[Hartley]

Yeah, that's propably right. I guess I could just make an archetype instead of a new type.

 

Cool, thanks for the feedback

[Des ＨＥＲＯ]

People would be ok for a new type but archtype would be easier and better.Also, I finaly understand it by the Leviaeel card.

[Hartley]

Yeah, if it were an Archtype, the effects would have to be more synergistic. But there is a lot of potential for good support cards with an Archtype like that.