Spell Extraction is a powerful spell card in the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. It allows players to remove a spell card from their opponent's graveyard, preventing them from using it in future turns. This can be especially useful if the opponent has powerful spell cards that can turn the tide of the game. The effect of Spell Extraction is quite straightforward. By discarding a card from their hand, the player can select a spell card from their opponent's graveyard and remove it from the game. This means that the opponent will no longer be able to use that particular spell card for the remainder of the duel.
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This means that the opponent will no longer be able to use that particular spell card for the remainder of the duel. Spell Extraction can have a significant impact on gameplay, as many strategies in Yu-Gi-Oh! rely on the use of powerful spell cards. By removing key spell cards from the opponent's graveyard, players can disrupt their strategies and potentially gain an advantage.
PC Death is Power Creep … failing forwards in D&D
7th Level Fighter JUBELO (taken from AD&D’s Tomb of the Lizard King)
dies and is is buried will all his possessions:
- shield +2 (500 XP; 5,000 GP)
- long sword +1, Nine Lives Stealer (1,600 XP; 8,000 GP)
- potion of super heroism (450 XP; 750 GP)
- horn of Valhalla (bronze) (2,000 XP; 30,000 GP)
Totals = 4550 XP + 43750 GP = 48300 XP/GP
So from the above, a DM has three choices to give GP/XP to the player to spend on the new PC (depending on how ‘hard’ the DM feels about PC death):
i.e.: 4.5K, 44K or 48K XP/GP pot.
For reference, the 1e PHB XP table is reproduced below for fighters:
7th Level Cleric AZURE (also taken from AD&D’s Tomb of the Lizard King)
dies and is buried will all her possessions:
- staff of curing (6,000 XP, 25,000 GP)
- plate mail +2 (1,750 XP; 10,500 GP)
- scroll with:
- divination (800 XP, 2,400 GP)
- remove curse (800 XP, 2,400 GP)
- find traps (800 XP, 2,400 GP)
Totals = 10150 XP + 42700 GP = 52850 XP/GP
Again, from the above, a DM has three choices to give XP to the player to spend on the new PC (depending on how ‘hard’ the DM feels about PC death):
i.e.: 10K, 43K or 53K XP/GP pot.
For reference, the 1e PHB XP table is reproduced below for clerics:
First up there is no need to be quite so formal. A DM might simply take account of the ‘ritual burial’ and think “yes the rights have been well observed, I’ll give a new 5th level PC + some modest magic items etc.
But, let’s work through some of the ‘crunch’ mentioned above:
So, in the two above examples (taking the middle XP/GP pot option; i.e . the bolded option), the new PC would have about 50K to spend between (i) XP for levelling and (ii) gold for magic items (assuming the party buried the dead PC with all their possessions).
But , the party might decide to keep back some choice magic items (lowering the total spend to below 50K).
Or , if the DM is only using the XP value of the magic items (i.e. and not also it’s GP value of the item), the party might spend big on the funeral (e.g. 40K GP, assuming they have it), erecting a statue in the PC’s home town (adding to the total pot spend).
Overall –> the way I’d probably do it would be to tell the player they have about 2/3 of the XP/GP pot to use as XP on the new class. Once the class is settled, I as the DM would probably pick out some appropriate class-related magic items (i.e. using the remainder of the XP/GP pot). Of course, there’s no fun as a player in picking your own magic items.
Like less ‘crunch’ –> give the player a new PC which is about 3/4 the level of the rest of the party (or one or two levels lower). Give the PC no magic items, or 1 item per 2 (or 3) levels of new PC experience. My guess is that many DM’s instinctively use this method, but without requiring a ritual burial and/or the loss of any ‘party owned magic items’.
However, by contrast, if the DM had simply gifted the party a replacement PC at 7th level with equivalent magic items, the party would have gained probably about 5-10,000 XP and 20-40,000 GP worth of magic items alone. This, just for dying. In some cases, arguably, this would be a better haul of loot than the loot in many a dungeon …
Nonetheless, no matter what I say above, may be the ‘economy of PC death’ in your game works fine, and death is not a shortcut to net party improvement … or perhaps a natural check to a too hard scenario … in which case, of course, ignore all of the above.
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:: Dungeon/network generator – In the Heart of the Delve & Dangerous7th Level Fighter JUBELO (taken from AD&D’s Tomb of the Lizard King)
dies and is is buried will all his possessions:However, it's important for players to carefully consider which spell card they choose to remove, as some spell cards may have more impact on the game than others. It's worth noting that Spell Extraction can only target spell cards in the graveyard, so it cannot be used to remove spell cards that are currently in the opponent's hand or on the field. Additionally, the player must have a card to discard from their hand in order to activate Spell Extraction. In competitive play, Spell Extraction is often used in side decks as a counter against certain deck archetypes that heavily rely on spell cards. By side decking Spell Extraction, players can surprise their opponents and disrupt their strategies, potentially gaining an advantage in the duel. Overall, Spell Extraction is a versatile and powerful spell card in the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. It offers players the opportunity to remove key spell cards from their opponent's graveyard, potentially turning the tide of the game in their favor..
Reviews for "Exploring the Art of Spell Extraction in Yugioh Tournaments"
1. Sarah - 1 Star - I was really disappointed with Spell Extraction Yugioh. The gameplay felt slow and repetitive, and the graphics were lackluster. The concept of spell extraction sounded interesting, but it was poorly executed in the game. The controls were also clunky, making it frustrating to navigate through the different levels. Overall, I would not recommend this game to Yugioh fans or anyone looking for an enjoyable gaming experience.
2. John - 2 Stars - I had high hopes for Spell Extraction Yugioh, but it fell short of my expectations. The game lacked depth and strategy, and it quickly became monotonous. The spell extraction mechanic felt forced and unnecessary, adding little to the overall gameplay. Additionally, the in-app purchases were excessive and seemed designed to milk money from players rather than enhance their experience. I would suggest looking elsewhere for a more immersive Yugioh game.
3. Lisa - 2 Stars - Spell Extraction Yugioh failed to capture my interest for more than a few minutes. The gameplay was repetitive and lacked any real challenge. The graphics were outdated, giving the game a dated feel. The storyline was weak, and the characters lacked depth. I found myself losing interest quickly and ended up uninstalling the game after only a short while. Overall, I was not impressed with Spell Extraction Yugioh and would not recommend it to others.
4. Michael - 1 Star - Spell Extraction Yugioh was a complete waste of time for me. The game was riddled with bugs and glitches, making it almost unplayable. The controls were unresponsive, and the game frequently crashed, resulting in lost progress. The lack of updates and support from the developers was disappointing. I had high hopes for this game, but it ultimately proved to be a frustrating and unsatisfying experience. Save yourself the trouble and skip Spell Extraction Yugioh.
The Evolution of Spell Extraction in Yugioh