cc monthly [Finished]CC Monthly Series [December 2016] - JUDGING

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

Refer to this thread for any specific information regarding the policies of the CC Monthly.

 

Theme
 
Because it's the Christmas season, your task will be to make a Christmas-themed card.

 

I leave it up to you to decide how you go about approaching this theme; it just needs to have something to do with the holiday (Santa, gift giving, whatever holiday song you want, etc). If you want to make a card based on Rudolph (or any of the other reindeer), that's perfectly fine.

 

(This is not an exhaustive list, and as such, you may do other things that are not listed here.)
 
Helpful Threads
 
http://forum.yugiohc...before-posting/
http://forum.yugiohc...d-design-guide/
http://forum.yugiohc...ds-and-casuals/

 

Deadline
 
December 22, 2016 @ 11:59 pm Hawaiʻi Standard Time (GMT -10:00)

If you need help determining what time it'll be in your area when deadline hits, use this converter.
(Select USA - Hawaii - Honolulu in the "convert to" area)
 
It is advised you turn it in when the deadline comes in your respective areas (if converting is a pain). Most, if not all of you, live in higher timezones than me, so you shouldn't have too many issues.
 
Entry Fee
 
None
 
Rules
 
1. Standard YCM and CC rules apply, in addition to the following. (This should be self-explanatory, right?)
 
2. Written Cards will be accepted, but make sure you format it properly (make sure its stats, effect and so forth are clear). If you choose to make an actual card via the cardmaker or TCGEditor, do not generate a card without a picture.
 
3. When posting a card, make sure that you have its lore posted beneath, so it is easier for me to read its effects (and show wording fixes).
 
4. You are allowed to make minor edits to your card until the deadline (including stat/effect changes, pictures and naming), HOWEVER you should have already designed the card as a final product. Completely changing your entry is prohibited.
 
5. The usage of Fake Types / Attributes, as well as DIVINE, Divine-Beast and Creator God is prohibited, as-is exceeding the 5000 max. original ATK/DEF rules. However, you should not have a reason to break this, considering the theme.

 

6. You do not need to have an entry ready when you join, but you MUST have it in by the deadline.
 

PRIZES

1st - 4000 points + 3 reps + permanent member group
2nd - 3000 points + 2 reps
3rd - 2000 points + 1 rep

4th - 1000 points

 

Additional prizes may be given out, if needed.

 

Prizes listed here are subject to change, depending on number of entries and their quality.

 

Participants

• Nai
• Draconus
• Dova
• EndUser
• TheKing070701
• Caláin
• Major's Shadow
• Yuuji

Judges

1. Sakura

I'll be judging this one alone.

 

Scoring
 
For this month, I will be modifying my usual scale to better fit a holiday-themed task. Please note that I will still grade on general card design and usability.

 

[spoiler=December 2016 rubric]

 

SAKURA
 
BALANCE/USABILITY (50)

• If this were ever released in real life, would it break the game in half or would it be fine as-is? Conversely, is this card underpowered and needs a push in power to be up to standard?
• Do we have a reason to run this over another card that does something similar? Does the card actually work the way it's intended to.  

CREATIVITY/FLAVOR (35)

• How well did you incorporate the holiday in here?
• Did you make an original effect or ripped off an existing card's effect(s)?
• Does the card make sense? (i.e. if you opt for a monster, does the Type/Attribute/stats mesh well?)

OCG (15)
 
These components comprise your grade for this section. 

• Guidelines for standard English grammar and writing; this includes spellchecking your work.
  • I will not penalize for differences between American/British spelling, but other common mistakes will be.
  • This also includes if your card is neat enough for me to read.
• Usage of terminology that actually exists on TCG/OCG cards (or rather, are you writing your cards in a way that looks official).
  • There is some gray area about wording to describe an effect that may not exist yet; I will not deduct points if a correct wording isn't available or there are conflicting styles.
  • It is recommended that you write your card in PSCT (the hybrid form with the numbers is acceptable), however late 5Ds is fine.
• Can I understand your card without having to PM evilfusion a ruling query?

Please note that all parts are interconnected; if I cannot understand your card's wording or if it's difficult to read due to mistakes, it will affect other areas. While I will try my best to understand what you are going for, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure your card's intent is clear.

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If you have any questions, either post in this thread or send me a PM. 
 
 
Good luck everyone!

 

(Also red text because Christmas)

[Maeriberii Haan]

I'm in as a participant. Definitely sounds fun.

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

This one is designed to be more creative and less focused on competitive play (general design is still half your grade, but will be judged lighter than the usual stuff), so yeah, should be nice. (I am aware not everyone here celebrates Christmas, however)

 

You're in, though.

[Draconus297]

I'll give it a shot.

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

Very well then, let's see what you have in store.

[Dova]

Interested in rejoining for this month's!

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

Alright then, added. 

[Draconus297]

[spoiler=Entry]

Spirit of Giving

LIGHT - Level 9 - Fairy/Synchro/Effect - 0/4000

1 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters

When this monster is Synchro Summoned, draw 1 card, and if you do, give control of this monster to your opponent. If this monster is Summoned, it is changed to face-up Defense Position. During each Standby Phase, control of this monster switches to the turn player's opponent, then the turn player draws 1 card. The controller of this monster cannot Summon monsters. There can be only 1 "Spirit of Giving" face-up on the field.

 

Essentially, your opponent can't Special Summon on your turn, and you can't Special Summon on your opponent's turn. Also, no one is ever controlling it long enough to put it in Attack Position, and most Battle Position manipulation just isn't used, so naturally no one can put it in Attack Position to take advantage of its 0 ATK. Plus, everyone gets extra draws. It's in the spirit of the holidays, and a definite side card in case your opponent is running something that relies on Summons during your turn, like PSY-Frames, Kozmo, or pure Monarchs.

 

 

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

Alright then, noted. 

[EndUser]

I'd like to take part in it as well.

[spoiler=My Entry]

 

 

A Gift Under The Christmas Tree

Field Spell Card

When this card is activated: You can add 1 "Santa Claws" from your Deck to your hand. Once per turn: You can target 1 Level 4 or lower monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon 2 "Gift Tokens" with the same Level as that monster (Fairy-type/DARK/ATK 800/DEF 800). Cannot be Tributed for a Tribute Summon, or be used as Ritual/Fusion/Synchro Material, during the turn they are Special Summoned. Once per turn, during either player's turn, when 1 monster you control would be destroyed by a card effect: You can destroy 1 "Gift Token" you control instead. You can only activate 1 "A Gift Under The Christmas Tree" per turn.

 

 

 

[spoiler=Inspiration]

Since I was already aware of Santa Claws, I wanted to make it part of my card. Aditionally, I serached a bit to look for cards with a little (or much) of a Christmas theme. Oh TokenBaum! is one of them. In the end, I decided to make something that has both usability by itself, as well as with the beforementioned cards.

Flavor-wise, Santa Claws is searcheable. :) Also, the Tokens are indeed a gift - something that is worth a lot. However, it's a bit of "expensive" one, so precautions were taken into account before giving it freely.

 

It's important to note that, even if the Tokens can't be used for a monster's Summon during their 1st turn, they can still be used for other cards' effects.

 

 

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

Alright, added.

 

As I've said before, you are also permitted to base entries off of holiday songs and/or Christmas specials if you so choose, in addition to standard stuff that applies. (You and Draco are fine in terms of entries)

[The Frost King]

I am interested in this, so I shall enter!

 

 

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

Very well then, you're in. 

[Dova]

[spoiler=Entry]Grampus
DARK - ✪✪✪✪✪✪ - Fairy/Effect - 2500/1200
When an opponent's monster declares an attack, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand) to your opponent's side of the field by tributing 1 monster they control. If you do, during this End Phase: The controller of this card banishes 1 card face-up from their hand.

 

 

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

Alright then, noted. 

 

(Also a reminder to self: start sending out Postseason stuff. So yeah, you might be making more cards)

[Caláin]

I'd also like to enter, entry follows as soon as possible.

[The Frost King]

(Edit: I changed the ATK and DEF from 1000 to 800)

 

[spoiler=Entry]

[spoiler=Lore]Name: Young Santa

Type: Spellcaster/Effect

Level: 6

Attribute: Light/ ATK 800 DEF 800

Effect: You can Special Summon this card (from your hand), and if you do, your opponent gains 1000 LP. This card gains 1000 ATK and DEF for each monster your opponent controls. If this card would be destroyed by battle or card effect: Your opponent draws 1 card; it is not destroyed. You can only activate this effect of "Young Santa" once per turn.

 

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

I'd also like to enter, entry follows as soon as possible.

 

Alright then, just make sure you do it before deadline.

 

[spoiler=Entry]

 

 

 

[spoiler=Lore]Name: Young Santa

Type: Spellcaster/Effect

Level: 6

Attribute: Light/ ATK 1000 DEF 1000

Effect: You can Special Summon this card (from your hand), and if you do, your opponent gains 1000 LP. This card gains 1000 ATK and DEF for each monster your opponent controls. If this card would be destroyed by battle or card effect: Your opponent draws 1 card; it is not destroyed. You can only activate this effect of "Young Santa" once per turn.

 

 

Noted.

[Major's Shadow]

Sure, I'm down~! (For Christmas, the card is based around a reindeer, if it wasn't obvious enough)

[spoiler=Eldeer, Mythical Beast of the Forest]

 

Level 2/Beast-Type/Tuner/Effect/EARTH/ATK 700/DEF 1500/

Effect: You can target 1 Beast-type monster you control; change it to Attack Position or face-down Defense Position. When this card is sent to the Graveyard while you control a Beast-Type monster(s): You can target 1 Beast-Type monster in your Graveyard, except "Eldeer, Mythical Beast of the Forest"; Special Summon it in Attack Position or face-down Defense Position. You can only use each effect of "Eldeer, Mythical Beast of the Forest" once per turn.

[Yuuji Kazami]

I pretty much quit the YGO meta so I won't expect much from my cc skills anymore Lol.

 

Also, no idea how to card grammar anymore. There should be a few errors here and there unless I lucked out but oh well. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[spoiler=Card]Last Wish

Quickplay Spell

 

Activate only when you take damage from your opponent, and if they have more total cards in their hand and their side of the field than you do. Draw 2 cards, then your opponent takes no damage for the remainder of the turn, and any further damage you take this turn is halved. If this Set card is destroyed by a card effect: You can draw 1 card. You can only activate 1 "Last Wish" effect per turn. 

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

Sure, I'm down~! (For Christmas, the card is based around a reindeer, if it wasn't obvious enough)

[spoiler=Eldeer, Mythical Beast of the Forest]

 

Level 2/Beast-Type/Tuner/Effect/EARTH/ATK 700/DEF 1500/

Effect: You can target 1 Beast-type monster you control; change it to Attack Position or face-down Defense Position. When this card is sent to the Graveyard while you control a Beast-Type monster(s): You can target 1 Beast-Type monster in your Graveyard, except "Eldeer, Mythical Beast of the Forest"; Special Summon it in Attack Position or face-down Defense Position. You can only use each effect of "Eldeer, Mythical Beast of the Forest" once per turn.

 

Not Rudolph, but still works for this contest. 

 

I pretty much quit the YGO meta so I won't expect much from my cc skills anymore Lol.

 

Also, no idea how to card grammar anymore. There should be a few errors here and there unless I lucked out but oh well. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[spoiler=Card]Last Wish

Quickplay Spell

 

Activate only when you take damage from your opponent, and if they have more total cards in their hand and their side of the field than you do. Draw 2 cards, then your opponent takes no damage for the remainder of the turn, and any further damage you take this turn is halved. If this Set card is destroyed by a card effect: You can draw 1 card. You can only activate 1 "Last Wish" effect per turn. 

 

We'll see how it goes.

 

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Also an important announcement:

 

Due to home internet being shot for the next week or so, I won't be on as much to check on this contests. (I will try to log in wherever I can get internet access, but yeah, until the 23rd [which is a day after this contest ends] or whenever service rep gets over here, I won't reply as often).

 

So, if I don't reply to your entries, it's because I can't check. (Doing this at college right now on break)

 

EDIT: For now, I will be around regularly, but let's see how things hold up tomorrow and for the rest of the week. 

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

A reminder that submission phase ends in 3 days, so if you haven't gotten something in and/or wish to enter, please do so before the deadline. Whoever submitted stuff has their name bolded on the OP. 

[Draconus297]

Um . . . Sakura . . . I submitted something, but my name isn't bolded. Are you trying to tell me something?

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

Well, I did note that you did submit an entry, so you're fine. I might've forgotten to do it after I decided to bold the names of those who have their entries in (due to finals on mind at the time). It's been fixed now, so don't worry about it. 

 

(Right now, only Nai and Calain need to submit something)

[Caláin]

Here's my submission:

 

[spoiler=card]

Christmas Truce

[spell Card (∞)]

Once per turn during either player's turn, when an attack is declared: The attacked player can negate the attack, and if they do, both players gain 700 LP.