Just to make sure, concerning empty spaces on the dueling field.

[Deathjester]

When you have several spaces open in the monster card area, for example, a monster can be placed in whatever space you choose, correct?

 

[Dlanaan]

Yes. There is currently no requirement that you play a monster in any space unless an effect states so.

 

[Iniko]

Personally, I like to follow how they were placed in the video games. But yeah, I know of no rule that states you HAVE to pay attention to where you play your cards, since only a handfull of cards even use that as a factor.

Field Monster 1 Monster 2 Monster 3 Monster 4 Monster 5 Graveyard
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