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Monster control question. 2006-04-27 11:37:00 <Simon Key>


Here's the scenario..

P1 has a face-up monster on the field, a "Brain Control" and "Heavy Storm" in hand.
P2 has "Snatch Steal" in hand.
It's P2s turn.
P2 plays "Snatch Steal" to take that monster.
P1 does not respond.
P2 does not respond.
P2 now has control of the monster.
P2 ends turn.
P1 Draws and gains 1000 LPs.
P1, not thinking correctly, plays "Brain Control" to take his monster back (paying the 800 LPs).
Neither player respond.
P1 now has control of the monster.
P1 then plays "Heavy Storm" to destroy the "Snatch Steal".

During the End Phase, what happens to the monster?


Thanks.

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During the End Phase it is returned to the opponent's side of the field because of "Brain Control".

If you want it back you'll have to activate "Remove Brainwashing".

Dan Scheidegger
Jr. Game Designer
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG R&D
Upper Deck Entertainment


RETRACTION

re: Monster control question. 2006-04-27 12:32:00 <Hartmut Gl�cker>


Hi,

well - short question: Why doesn't P1 re-gain control of the monster after it switched to P2's side of the field through the effect of Brain Control? Since Snatch Steal and its controlling effect are gone, there should not be any reason for the monster to stay on P2's side of the field.

Thanks,

Greets,
Harti

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Short Answer:

I screwed up.

It DOES return/stay with its owner (P1).

See, here's the problem. I captured so many souls with The Seal of Orichalcos last summer, and my cube here at the office is pretty small.
That means I have ALLL these souls chattering away and begging for freedom.
Sometimes they even speak lies into my ears and I end up typing them.

But then I turned on the Orichalcos theme music and they are back under control.

Sorry about the Confusion.

Dan Scheidegger
Servant of the Orichalcos
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG R&D
Upper Deck Entertainment


It's kind of refreshing to see an admission such as this on the Judge List. Should we frame it?? :haveaday_

I just wish I could get them to fix my access to the site, so I can get messages again, as fast as they respond to new questions....

 

[DaAmazing1]

The organization that makes no mistakes, doesn't exist.

What you mean Empyre Group isn't perfect?

 

[EmeraldDragon]

What you mean Empyre Group isn't perfect?

Well seeing as you guys are part of EGI..........

 

[John Danker]

I do a lot of ordering of materials in the business that I manage. It amazes me how many people try and do a little shuffle when they mess up an order....try to talk around it. I usually call it blowling sunshine up my keester.

I find it refreshing and I always thank those who just fess up, tell me they messed up, and work hard to correct a bad situation asap.

A lot of gamers are perfectionists, they have difficulties admiting that they made an error. I'm old enough that I've gotten over that stage thankfully (I'm certain many of you have seen multiple errors in my spelling, lines of thought, and other aspects)

I tend not to trust or have a great deal of respect for those who try and cover up their mistakes. It usually shows a lack of self confidence when people do so. Mind you, we're likely all guilty of it from time to time....but some people seem to like to present themselves as infalable.....I don't buy it, we all have our weaknesses. I've been around the block enough times to know.

Hats off to Dan for clearly stating his error and adding a bit of humor to it as well. He gains my respect for doing so.l