In a hasty review of Dark Duel Stories I jotted down well over 10 years ago, I insisted on framing the games OHKO type chart as a fatal flaw, consumed as I was by Yugiohs modern ruleset
Instead the focus lies on the story, events and duels between students
We all know how often you see great cards running around that have life gain attached, like creatures or spells that gain life as a part of what they do
Gradually you will learn where you feel most comfortable buying for example on Marketplace, Facebook, Ebay, Cardmarket and so on
This means you can just drop a Magician of Black Chaos MAX on your opponent during their turn
Jace, Arcane Strategist helps to pump creatures and draw cards, with the intent of making them unblockable later