Talk:Trial Deck 3: Dragonic Force/@comment-4167259-20140324135033

Okay, this may sound subversive, but the contents of this box are sort of a trap for new players.

On first glance, it looks like you ARE lacking some cards you need:

"Only two of each Jackknife evolution? Not enough!" ; "Only two Dragonic Charge? Not enough!"; "Only two Dragoenergies? Not enough!"; "I NEED A FIFTH JACKKNIFE DRAGON!!!"

Now before you kids start breaking your piggy banks or go asking mommy and daddy for an extra $15 to get that 2nd box, just pause, breathe, and take a look at this list again, a little more carefully. This goes double for young professionals (such as myself) who are working hard for every dollar (Peso) while juggling other social obligations (family, significant other, rent). I will be indirectly deconstructing this box in the context of the other Dragon World TD, TD01: Dominant Dragons by presenting a few questions. Try answering each question as honestly as you can, and assess for yourself if you REALLY want two boxes.

1.) How many copies of Jackknife evolution contained in this box do you actually need?

(my answer: 1-2 max)

2.) Are you fine with a Size 2 monster with a call cost of 1 gauge as your buddy?

(my answer: N-O. vanillas and costless monsters make more practical buddies)

3.) How many Dragonic Punisher are you going to run?

(my answer: Gargantua Punisher x3 and Dragonic Punisher x2 for good measure)

4.) How many Dragonic Charge can you fit into your list?

(my answer: honestly? ZERO. but i will make room for 2. Armordragon lists are really tight.)

5.) Do you think Dragon Flame is a good card?

(my answer: NO. but it's a decent card. I might run 2 max. but, again, list is tight)

So there. I'm not saying buying two TD02 is a TERRIBAD move; but always make sure you have the right reasons for buying it. $15 is reasonable, but when you're shelling out an extra $15 only to end up with excess copies of cards you have no real use for, then you might be much better off getting that one RRR (Halberd Dragon, which is a really good monster worth investing on) or two copies of that elusive RR you've always wanted to have (such sa Steelfist Dragoknuckle, which is essential in gauge-heavy Armordragon decks).

Hope this survey helps people decide for themselves what to do.