conversations.from: system
conversations.value: ROLEPLAY_MODE: Develop the plot slowly, always stay in character. Describe all actions in full, elaborate, explicit, graphic, and vivid detail. Mention all relevant sensory perceptions. Keep the story immersive and engaging.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shades of Gray: A robot enters the arena on tank-treads. It has one spindly arm and a built-in dueldisk.
  
   Preparing to duel. Beep. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shades of Gray: Drawing... Beep. Initiative... Clank. 
    initiative  - (1d20)[ 17 ] 
   (1d40)[ 10 ]  (1d39)[ 34 ]  (1d38)[ 1 ]  (1d37)[ 25 ]  (1d36)[ 35 ] 
   Hand 
   
   Spoiler 
  Batteryman Charger
  Heavy Storm
  Batteryman AA
  Bottomless Trap Hole
  Inferno Reckless Summon
   
  
   Deck 
   
   Spoiler 
   
   Batteryman AA 
   Batteryman AA 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Charger 
   Batteryman Industrial Strength 
   Batteryman Industrial Strength 
   Guardian of Order 
   Honest 
   Honest 
   Cyber Dragon 
   Cyber Dragon 
   Short Circuit 
   Short Circuit 
   Short Circuit 
   Battery Charger 
   Battery Charger 
   Battery Charger 
   Quick Charger 
   Quick Charger 
   Inferno Reckless Summon 
   Inferno Reckless Summon 
   Judgment of Thunder 
   Judgment of Thunder 
   Makiu, The Magical Mist 
   Makiu, The Magical Mist 
   Lightning Vortex 
   Mystical Space Typhoon 
   Mirror Force 
   Bottomless Trap Hole 
   Portable Battery Pack 
   
   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shadow_Elf: The Archway of Exodia appears, and from the portal emerges the half-drow half-eladrin tombkeeper.  Greetings. I don't believe we have met, little machine. I am Shadow, Keeper of the Forbidden One. Care to duel? 
  
  Inish:  (1d20)[ 14 ] 
  Draw:  (5d40)[ 5 ][ 19 ][ 20 ][ 6 ][ 4 ](54) 
  Rerolls:  (3d40)[ 16 ][ 5 ][ 8 ](29) 
  
  Deck: Exodia Classic, 40 Cards
   
   Spoiler 
  01. Tune Warrior
  02. Tune Warrior
  03. Tune Warrior
  04. Battle Footballer
  05. Battle Footballer
  06. Battle Footballer
  07. Flamvell Guard
  08. Flamvell Guard
  09. Flamvell Guard
  10. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  11. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  12. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  13. Soul Tiger
  14. Soul Tiger
  15. Soul Tiger
  16. Exodia The Forbidden One
  17. Left Leg of The Forbidden One
  18. Left Arm of The Forbidden One
  19. Right Leg of The Forbidden One
  20. Right Arm of The Forbidden One
  21. Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord
  22. Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord
  23. Common Charity
  24. Common Charity
  25. Common Charity
  26. Heart of the Underdog
  27. Heart of the Underdog
  28. Heart of the Underdog
  29. Mirror Force
  30. Non-Spellcasting Area
  31. Non-Spellcasting Area
  32. Non-Spellcasting Area
  33. Messenger of Peace
  34. Messenger of Peace
  35. Solemn Wishes
  36. Solemn Wishes
  37. Solemn Wishes
  38. Swords of Revealing Light
  39. Bottomless Trap Hole
  40. Bottomless Trap Hole
   
  
  
  Extra Deck: 15
   
   Spoiler 
  Goyo Guardian
  Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier
  2x Ally of Justice Catastor
  2x Magical Android
  Mist Wurm
  Stardust Dragon
  2x Ancient Fairy Dragon
  Hyper Psychic Blaster
  Colossal Fighter
  Thought Ruler Archfiend
  2x Gaia Knight, The Force of Earth
   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shades of Gray: Gah. Edited post. I summoned AA and played a facedown.
  
  Field: None
  {table=head]1|2|3|4|5
  -|-|AA|-|-
  -|-|F|-|-[/table]
   Batteryman AA: 1000 /0
  
   Hand (5) 
   
   Spoiler 
  Batteryman Charger
  Heavy Storm
  Batteryman AA
  F: Bottomless Trap Hole
  Inferno Reckless Summon
  Honest
   
  
   Deck 
   
   Spoiler 
   
   Batteryman AA 
   Batteryman AA 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Charger 
   Batteryman Industrial Strength 
   Batteryman Industrial Strength 
   Guardian of Order 
   Honest 
   Cyber Dragon 
   Cyber Dragon 
   Short Circuit 
   Short Circuit 
   Short Circuit 
   Battery Charger 
   Battery Charger 
   Battery Charger 
   Quick Charger 
   Quick Charger 
   Inferno Reckless Summon 
   Inferno Reckless Summon 
   Judgment of Thunder 
   Judgment of Thunder 
   Makiu, The Magical Mist 
   Makiu, The Magical Mist 
   Lightning Vortex 
   Mystical Space Typhoon 
   Mirror Force 
   Bottomless Trap Hole 
   Portable Battery Pack 
   
   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shadow_Elf: Intriguing... 
   (1d35)[ 28 ] 
   I will set a monster and end my turn. Your move. 
  
  Field Magic: None
  {table=“head”] 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
  -- | -- | FD | -- | --
  -- | -- | -- | -- | --[/table]
  
  Lifepoints: 8000
   
   Spoiler 
  
  Hand: 5
   
   Spoiler 
  2x Battle Footballer
  Right Leg of the Forbidden One
  Right Arm of the Forbidden One
  Messenger of Peace
   
  
  
  Facedowns: 1
   
   Spoiler 
  Battle Footballer
   
  
  
  Graveyard: 0
   
   Spoiler 
  0
   
  
  
  Out of Play: 0
   
   Spoiler 
  0
   
  
  
  Deck: 34
   
   Spoiler 
  01. Tune Warrior
  02. Tune Warrior
  03. Tune Warrior
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  04. Flamvell Guard
  05. Flamvell Guard
  06. Flamvell Guard
  07. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  08. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  09. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  10. Soul Tiger
  11. Soul Tiger
  12. Soul Tiger
  13. Exodia The Forbidden One
  14. Left Leg of The Forbidden One
  15. Left Arm of The Forbidden One
  &gt;&gt;. Right Leg of The Forbidden One
  &gt;&gt;. Right Arm of The Forbidden One
  16. Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord
  17. Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord
  18. Common Charity
  19. Common Charity
  20. Common Charity
  21. Heart of the Underdog
  22. Heart of the Underdog
  23. Heart of the Underdog
  24. Mirror Force
  25. Non-Spellcasting Area
  26. Non-Spellcasting Area
  27. Non-Spellcasting Area
  28. Messenger of Peace
  &gt;&gt;. Messenger of Peace
  29. Solemn Wishes
  30. Solemn Wishes
  31. Solemn Wishes
  32. Swords of Revealing Light
  33. Bottomless Trap Hole
  34. Bottomless Trap Hole
   
  
  
  Extra Deck: 15
   
   Spoiler 
  Goyo Guardian
  Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier
  2x Ally of Justice Catastor
  2x Magical Android
  Mist Wurm
  Stardust Dragon
  2x Ancient Fairy Dragon
  Hyper Psychic Blaster
  Colossal Fighter
  Thought Ruler Archfiend
  2x Gaia Knight, The Force of Earth
   
  
   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shades of Gray: Noted. Drawing... 
   (1d34)[ 1 ] 
   Tributing Batteryman AA to summon Batteryman Charger... Batteryman Charger summons Batteryman AA in attack mode. Charger will attack facedown... AA will attack directly... 
  
  Field: None
  {table=head]1|2|3|4|5
  -|Ch|AA|-|-
  -|-|F|-|-[/table]
   Batteryman AA: 1000 /0
   Batteryman Charger: 2400 /1800
  
   Hand (5) 
   
   Spoiler 
  
  Heavy Storm
  Batteryman AA
  F: Bottomless Trap Hole
  Inferno Reckless Summon
  Honest
   
  
   Graveyard 
   
   Spoiler 
  Batteryman AA
   
  
   Deck 
   
   Spoiler 
   
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Charger 
   Batteryman Industrial Strength 
   Batteryman Industrial Strength 
   Guardian of Order 
   Honest 
   Cyber Dragon 
   Cyber Dragon 
   Short Circuit 
   Short Circuit 
   Short Circuit 
   Battery Charger 
   Battery Charger 
   Battery Charger 
   Quick Charger 
   Quick Charger 
   Inferno Reckless Summon 
   Inferno Reckless Summon 
   Judgment of Thunder 
   Judgment of Thunder 
   Makiu, The Magical Mist 
   Makiu, The Magical Mist 
   Lightning Vortex 
   Mystical Space Typhoon 
   Mirror Force 
   Bottomless Trap Hole 
   Portable Battery Pack 
   
   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shadow_Elf: You succeed in the destruction of my Battle Footballer, and cause 1000 points of damage. Now, I will draw! 
   (1d34)[ 20 ] 
   I set a monster and a backrow card, and then activate Messenger of Peace. Monsters with more than 1500 attack cannot declare attacks as long as my loyal Messenger stands strong. He does, of course, require a minor payment. I end my turn, little machine. Your move. 
  
  Field Magic: None
  {table=“head”] 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
  -- | -- | FD | -- | --
  -- | -- | FD | MP | --[/table]
  MP = Messenger of Peace, 1500+ ATK, cannot attack
  
  Lifepoints: 7000
   
   Spoiler 
  
  Hand: 5
   
   Spoiler 
  Battle Footballer
  Right Leg of the Forbidden One
  Right Arm of the Forbidden One
  Messenger of Peace
   
  
  
  Facedowns: 2
   
   Spoiler 
  Battle Footballer, Common Charity
   
  
  
  Graveyard: 1
   
   Spoiler 
  Battle Footballer
   
  
  
  Out of Play: 0
   
   Spoiler 
  0
   
  
  
  Deck: 33
   
   Spoiler 
  01. Tune Warrior
  02. Tune Warrior
  03. Tune Warrior
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  04. Flamvell Guard
  05. Flamvell Guard
  06. Flamvell Guard
  07. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  08. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  09. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  10. Soul Tiger
  11. Soul Tiger
  12. Soul Tiger
  13. Exodia The Forbidden One
  14. Left Leg of The Forbidden One
  15. Left Arm of The Forbidden One
  &gt;&gt;. Right Leg of The Forbidden One
  &gt;&gt;. Right Arm of The Forbidden One
  16. Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord
  17. Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord
  18. Common Charity
  19. Common Charity
  &gt;&gt;. Common Charity
  20. Heart of the Underdog
  21. Heart of the Underdog
  22. Heart of the Underdog
  23. Mirror Force
  24. Non-Spellcasting Area
  25. Non-Spellcasting Area
  26. Non-Spellcasting Area
  27. Messenger of Peace
  &gt;&gt;. Messenger of Peace
  28. Solemn Wishes
  29. Solemn Wishes
  30. Solemn Wishes
  31. Swords of Revealing Light
  32. Bottomless Trap Hole
  33. Bottomless Trap Hole
   
  
  
  Extra Deck: 15
   
   Spoiler 
  Goyo Guardian
  Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier
  2x Ally of Justice Catastor
  2x Magical Android
  Mist Wurm
  Stardust Dragon
  2x Ancient Fairy Dragon
  Hyper Psychic Blaster
  Colossal Fighter
  Thought Ruler Archfiend
  2x Gaia Knight, The Force of Earth
   
  
   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shades of Gray: (1d32)[ 31 ] 
   Boop. Activating Heavy Storm. Beep. Summoning Batteryman AA. Clank. Charger destroys facedown. Beep. AAs attack directly. Zap. Set facedown. 
  
  Field: None
  {table=head]1|2|3|4|5
  -|Ch|AA|AA|-
  -|-|F|-|-[/table]
   Batteryman AA: 2000 /0
   Batteryman AA: 2000 /0
   Batteryman Charger: 2700 /1800
  
   Hand (2) 
   
   Spoiler 
  
  F: Bottomless Trap Hole
  Inferno Reckless Summon
  Honest
   
  
   Graveyard 
   
   Spoiler 
  Batteryman AA
   
  
   Deck 
   
   Spoiler 
   
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Charger 
   Batteryman Industrial Strength 
   Batteryman Industrial Strength 
   Guardian of Order 
   Honest 
   Cyber Dragon 
   Cyber Dragon 
   Short Circuit 
   Short Circuit 
   Short Circuit 
   Battery Charger 
   Battery Charger 
   Battery Charger 
   Quick Charger 
   Quick Charger 
   Inferno Reckless Summon 
   Inferno Reckless Summon 
   Judgment of Thunder 
   Judgment of Thunder 
   Makiu, The Magical Mist 
   Makiu, The Magical Mist 
   Lightning Vortex 
   Mystical Space Typhoon 
   Mirror Force 
   Portable Battery Pack 
   
   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shadow_Elf: As your Heavy Storm activates, I trigger my trap, Common Charity, to draw two extra cards. Unfortunately for me, your attacks go through. 
  
  Common Charity:
   (1d33)[ 32 ]   (1d32)[ 25 ] 
  
  Draw Phase:
   (1d31)[ 10 ] 
   I remove from play Battle Footballer for the cost of Common Charity. I then set a monster and a backrow, and activate Non-Spellcasting Area. Your move. 
  
  Field Magic: None
  {table=“head”] 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
  -- | -- | FD | -- | --
  -- | -- | FD | NA | --[/table]
  NA = Non-Spellcasting Area, Normal Monsters immune to spells
  
  Lifepoints: 3000
   
   Spoiler 
  
  Hand: 2
   
   Spoiler 
  Right Leg of the Forbidden One
  Right Arm of the Forbidden One
   
  
  
  Facedowns: 2
   
   Spoiler 
  Soul Tiger, Bottomless Trap Hole
   
  
  
  Graveyard: 4
   
   Spoiler 
  Battle Footballer x2
  Messenger of Peace
  Common Charity
   
  
  
  Out of Play: 1
   
   Spoiler 
  Battle Footballer
   
  
  
  Deck: 30
   
   Spoiler 
  01. Tune Warrior
  02. Tune Warrior
  03. Tune Warrior
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  04. Flamvell Guard
  05. Flamvell Guard
  06. Flamvell Guard
  07. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  08. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  09. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  &gt;&gt;. Soul Tiger
  10. Soul Tiger
  11. Soul Tiger
  12. Exodia The Forbidden One
  13. Left Leg of The Forbidden One
  14. Left Arm of The Forbidden One
  &gt;&gt;. Right Leg of The Forbidden One
  &gt;&gt;. Right Arm of The Forbidden One
  15. Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord
  16. Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord
  17. Common Charity
  18. Common Charity
  &gt;&gt;. Common Charity
  19. Heart of the Underdog
  20. Heart of the Underdog
  21. Heart of the Underdog
  22. Mirror Force
  23. Non-Spellcasting Area
  &gt;&gt;. Non-Spellcasting Area
  24. Non-Spellcasting Area
  25. Messenger of Peace
  &gt;&gt;. Messenger of Peace
  26. Solemn Wishes
  27. Solemn Wishes
  28. Solemn Wishes
  29. Swords of Revealing Light
  &gt;&gt;. Bottomless Trap Hole
  30. Bottomless Trap Hole
   
  
  
  Extra Deck: 15
   
   Spoiler 
  Goyo Guardian
  Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier
  2x Ally of Justice Catastor
  2x Magical Android
  Mist Wurm
  Stardust Dragon
  2x Ancient Fairy Dragon
  Hyper Psychic Blaster
  Colossal Fighter
  Thought Ruler Archfiend
  2x Gaia Knight, The Force of Earth
   
  
   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shades of Gray: (1d31)[ 9 ] 
   Beep. Batteryman Charger destroys facedown. Boop. AAs attack directly once more. 
  
  Field: None
  {table=head]1|2|3|4|5
  -|Ch|AA|AA|-
  -|-|F|-|-[/table]
   Batteryman AA: 2000 /0
   Batteryman AA: 2000 /0
   Batteryman Charger: 2700 /1800
  
   Hand (2) 
   
   Spoiler 
  
  F: Bottomless Trap Hole
  Inferno Reckless Summon
  Batteryman Industrial Strength
  Honest
   
  
   Graveyard 
   
   Spoiler 
  Batteryman AA
   
  
   Deck 
   
   Spoiler 
   
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman D 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Micro-Cell 
   Batteryman Charger 
   Batteryman Industrial Strength 
   Guardian of Order 
   Honest 
   Cyber Dragon 
   Cyber Dragon 
   Short Circuit 
   Short Circuit 
   Short Circuit 
   Battery Charger 
   Battery Charger 
   Battery Charger 
   Quick Charger 
   Quick Charger 
   Inferno Reckless Summon 
   Inferno Reckless Summon 
   Judgment of Thunder 
   Judgment of Thunder 
   Makiu, The Magical Mist 
   Makiu, The Magical Mist 
   Lightning Vortex 
   Mystical Space Typhoon 
   Mirror Force 
   Portable Battery Pack 
   
   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shadow_Elf: My Soul Tiger is destroyed. I have... 1000 life points in which to get the right cards. This is not looking fantastic for me. 
   (1d30)[ 5 ] 
   I am forced to concede, little robot. My defensive cards are no match for your swarm of batteries. Perhaps things shall be different when next we meet, but for now enjoy your victory, for you have earned it. Until next time.  He tips his hat and walks back through the Archway's portal, and the archway collapses behind him.
  
  ((Any ideas for this concept? Speed doesn't seem to be an issue - stalling more effectively is the issue.))
  
  Field Magic: None
  {table=“head”] 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
  -- | -- | -- | -- | --
  -- | -- | FD | NA | --[/table]
  NA = Non-Spellcasting Area, Normal Monsters immune to spells
  
  Lifepoints: 1000
   
   Spoiler 
  
  Hand: 2
   
   Spoiler 
  Right Leg of the Forbidden One
  Right Arm of the Forbidden One
   
  
  
  Facedowns: 2
   
   Spoiler 
  Soul Tiger, Bottomless Trap Hole
   
  
  
  Graveyard: 4
   
   Spoiler 
  Battle Footballer x2
  Messenger of Peace
  Common Charity
   
  
  
  Out of Play: 1
   
   Spoiler 
  Battle Footballer
   
  
  
  Deck: 30
   
   Spoiler 
  01. Tune Warrior
  02. Tune Warrior
  03. Tune Warrior
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  &gt;&gt;. Battle Footballer
  04. Flamvell Guard
  05. Flamvell Guard
  06. Flamvell Guard
  07. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  08. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  09. Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World
  &gt;&gt;. Soul Tiger
  10. Soul Tiger
  11. Soul Tiger
  12. Exodia The Forbidden One
  13. Left Leg of The Forbidden One
  14. Left Arm of The Forbidden One
  &gt;&gt;. Right Leg of The Forbidden One
  &gt;&gt;. Right Arm of The Forbidden One
  15. Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord
  16. Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord
  17. Common Charity
  18. Common Charity
  &gt;&gt;. Common Charity
  19. Heart of the Underdog
  20. Heart of the Underdog
  21. Heart of the Underdog
  22. Mirror Force
  23. Non-Spellcasting Area
  &gt;&gt;. Non-Spellcasting Area
  24. Non-Spellcasting Area
  25. Messenger of Peace
  &gt;&gt;. Messenger of Peace
  26. Solemn Wishes
  27. Solemn Wishes
  28. Solemn Wishes
  29. Swords of Revealing Light
  &gt;&gt;. Bottomless Trap Hole
  30. Bottomless Trap Hole
   
  
  
  Extra Deck: 15
   
   Spoiler 
  Goyo Guardian
  Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier
  2x Ally of Justice Catastor
  2x Magical Android
  Mist Wurm
  Stardust Dragon
  2x Ancient Fairy Dragon
  Hyper Psychic Blaster
  Colossal Fighter
  Thought Ruler Archfiend
  2x Gaia Knight, The Force of Earth
   
  
   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shades of Gray: Gravity Bind?
  Level Limit?
  Dark Door + Dark Resonator/Gyroid/anythingelsethatcan'tbedestroyed
  Arcana Force 0 - The Fool?
  
  There are a lot of stalls out there. But basic "Wait them out with 2100 defense" does not work, as most people can get out of that with any decent combo.
  
  If you are doing a defence stall then Defender+Appropriate would work.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shadow_Elf: Originally Posted by Shades of Gray 
   Gravity Bind?
  Level Limit?
  Dark Door + Dark Resonator/Gyroid/anythingelsethatcan'tbedestroyed
  Arcana Force 0 - The Fool?
  
  There are a lot of stalls out there. But basic "Wait them out with 2100 defense" does not work, as most people can get out of that with any decent combo.
  
  If you are doing a defence stall then Defender+Appropriate would work. 
   
  
  The idea was also to use the normal monsters as my draw engine, though, which is why I don't have a lot of the typical stalling monsters. Also, I have tried Defender + Appropriate - sometimes it works beautifully, other times it doesn't come together and you lose because you were depending on it, so its not a very reliable combo. I might replace my Tuners with Marshmallon, Arcana Force 0, and other good stalling effect monsters, since Heart of the Underdog and Common Charity are still pretty good engines if at least MOST of the monsters are normal.