From: [lukefahr@swbell.net]

Subject: Tips, Tricks and Warnings for JIRAI GUMO- AL
TIPS, TRICKS, AND WARNINGS FOR JIRAI GUMO
 
            Playing GBC's Dark Duel Stories so often, one day I came across a card called Jirai Gumo. A whomping 2200 non-offering attack made it ultimate, and when I heard it was out on the Metal Raider's set, I checked the card out on ebay. Oh, no. THE MOST terrible effect ever was equipted on this monster. It is this: Before you attack, flip a coin and call it. If the call is correct, attack normally. If incorrect, take away half your LP before attacking.
            That's right, HALF. Thinking a while, I realised this card was acctually O.K. for a oh-so-risky-time-wizard-like-effect monster. Here are some valuable tips.
 
 
 
                            1. THIS IS NOT A STARTING-GAME CARD!!!!!!!!!! Risking 4000 LP won't cut it, trust me. The only acceptable way to put this card                                 out at the beggining is if you have a card like a Mysterious Puppetier. Still, try not to put it out early. Wait until later.
 
 
 
                            2. Be cautious of Sword & Shield, leaving Jirai Gumo with a so-sad-it's-funny 100 attack. If your opponent tries to attack it, use cards like Fissure and
                            Trap Hole. When it's your turn, switch it to defence. (NOTE: Magic Jammer can stop this caution compleatly.)
 
 
                            3. Spider Man can tell us this- "With great power comes great responsibility." If you can, spare some room for an insect armor/ invigoration. A                                         Summoned Skull and for no offerings comes compleatly bazar power and resbonsibility. 
 
            
                            4. Use with an army, not alone. Even if you do lose LP, maybe you can get alot of direct damage out of it.  
 
 
5. Never attack a defender. Risking LP for damage... Well, that's O. K., but risking LP for what, nothing?!? ONLY ATTACK A DEFENDER if your losing-the-game desperate. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Using those five tips correctly, Jirai Gumo should be in ANYONE'S deck. What's wrong with 2200 damage?
 
 
 
 
For different opinions about Jirai Gumo or questions/complaints, email me at barreldragon@yahoo.com.