Being a Hero:    Knowing anything about DBZ the TV show, or by reading the 
rule booklet for the card game, you'll realize that the Villians are a LOT 
stronger than the good guys. Their power stage numbers are much higher than 
the heros', as well as their power up ratings. You might think, "I want to 
win when I play the card game, so I'll play as a villian." But what about 
those of you (like me) who want to play as the good guys?  Well here's a 
strategy that should help:
    The villains can easily win by brute force, so getting a highest 
personality win or staying alive win can be very hard. Going for a Dragonball 
win is your best bet, but there's one more option for those of you who want 
to win without DB's. (or if you just don't have any!)
    This strategy is sorta common sense if you watch the TV show. Allies! Did 
you ever notice how the ratio of good guys to bad guys on TV is like, 4:1?! 
The fact is, there are a lot more good guy allies than there are bad guy 
allies, so use them! Honestly, you didn't think the card company would leave 
you good guy fans with a card game that's so unbalanced that you have to be 
bad to win did you? Having 2 allies means that there are 3 people "Powering 
Up" each turn, instead of just your Main Personality. When your main 
personality's in the low stages, allies can take over attacking, plus they 
don't need anger to level up!
    Use your allies to soak up damage. When your main personality and your 
allies are all in low stages, and an attack that you can't block would do too 
much damage, use a card like "Ally's Sacrifice." That card stops all damage 
you would've received, but destroys an ally.
    Combine allies with other good deck making ideas and you can beat those 
baddies. Good luck.

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Tim
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