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So, been a while... I wish I could share stuff on a more regular basis, sadly it's very rare that I can focus on writing these articles let alone complete various game mat designs these days due to a combination of mental exhaustion and funny work weeks. But today I can get a start on a new article. Last time I said that I would share with you a new Stoicheia deck utilising a mechanic inspired by a mechanic from V-Series. I come to you now to keep that promise... Imagine a battle that took place long ago which involved the Aqua Force facing an unknown enemy, following the destruction of Gyze on Cray. Heavy casualties are suffered by the Magallanica Navy, including the marine general Zygalos. The Aquaroid's body was lost to the seas, never to be seen or heard from again. Little do the survivors of Aqua Force know that Zygalos and his crew sank to the deepest and darkest depths where not even the members of Granblue had gone, rumoured to be home to an ancient temple filled with cursed

I said that I'd have some Stealth units and mechanics to show off! And today I am going to share an example of one of these concepts (because why should Shojodoji and Megalonozuchi be the only ones?). This concept revolves around a new mechanic which combines two previous gimmicks we've seen in Vanguard; binding Stealth units, and Gauges. Hence the title "Stealth Gauges". Here's how it works; Stealth Gauges can be attached to your Stealth rear-guards via different means from various locations, including the hand and drop zone. These units can then later on use these Stealth Gauges to pay for various ability costs by binding them face up. This will then in turn meet a series of conditions for other card effects which will require you to have so many Stealth cards in your bind zone (so a little credit to Shojodoji for the basic idea). Let's see how the rideline itself supports this. Stealth Dragon, Unmeikenkyu (Grade 0/Dragon Empire/Abyss Dragon/6000 Power/5000 Shield) [AUTO]: When

Man, it's sure been a while since I did one of these. Was hoping to start earlier in the year, but now will have to do! To kick off our first article of the year, I'd like to look at a deck concept which takes us to a nation we haven't been to in a while in my custom card series; the Dragon Empire. Our ace card's name: Dragregal Annihilation. I suppose you could say that this deck's playstyle revolves around the old Limit Break mechanic. For those reading who aren't familiar, Limit Break was an ability used by grade 3 vanguards which could only be used if you had four or more cards in your damage zone (or five depending on the vanguard). I decided I would expand on that for this deck, as there are several card abilities that will revolve around the number of cards in your damage zone, with some units even being able to deal you damage during your own turn via card effects, then healing that damage at the end of those turns. Let's take a look at the rideline before we go any