I have noticed that every folder has areagrabs. While I don't think this is bad, I do think that we can do better with the Metagel chips. Consider the following points:

1. Areagrab is a null element chip, while Metagel is an aqua element chip. While this doesn't mean much, those playing Team Colonel will find it easier to get ToadSoul if they wish. Plus, against certain enemies (Champy comes to mind), Metagel can get a OHKO.

2. Damage for Areagrab is 0 on the chip, which means that you can't chain Atk+ chips to it, and Full Synchro can't boost it. That means if it hits an enemy, they will always take 10 damage. Metagel, on the other hand, has 120 damage STATED ON THE CHIP. Therefore, this damage can be increased using ATK+ chips and full synchro. Besides, 120 damage is a lot better than 10 damage.

3. When using Areagrab, if you hit an enemy or obstacle, the panel they are on will not be stolen, even if the 10 damage deletes them. Areagrab, however, will steal panels if the obstacle is destroyed or the enemy is deleted.

Now, the asterik codes of each chip are not easy to get, as they are only available from chip traders (with the exception of one Areagrab *), but I will admit that Areagrab is easier, being available from Higsby's chip trader, the Ship Chip Trader, and the Oran Chip Trader, while Metagel is only available from the Oran Chip Trader.

I hope some people will start to use the Metagel chips, but if not, at least Metagel has been brought to your attention so that you can decide for yourself whether or not to use it.

The main downside to Metagel, however, is that if a panel is broken, it will not be stolen, whereas Areagrab does steal broken panels. Snake folders come to mind when deciding between the two.

EDIT: Typo.

This message was edited by protomanexe07 on Jan 14 2006.

i go with metegel. think about it it does like what 120 damage right? and if you fighting someone or a navi with fire thats double the damage right there

There's not that many good codes for metagel. I use area grab more often.

protomanexe07: Thanks for pointing out that Metagel doesn't steal broken panels; I didn't know that.

NettoHikari: According to my information, both chips come in * codes. I am the first to admit that Metagel* is really hard to get (being available only from the Oran trader and the BugFrag trader in Nebula 6), but AreaGrab* is just as hard to get, in my opinion. Anyway, as I said, I was just bringing the chip to the attention of the people here so that they would know about it, since all the folders in any online forum or guide have AreaGrab. However, I'm glad that I learned that AreaGrab does have an advantage over MetaGel, or I might have screwed myself over fighting KnightMan.

I guess I would put one of each in, see if that helps at all.

quote swk3000

According to my information, both chips come in * codes.

quote swk3000

protomanexe07: Thanks for pointing out that Metagel doesn't steal broken panels; I didn't know that.

NettoHikari: According to my information, both chips come in * codes. I am the first to admit that Metagel* is really hard to get (being available only from the Oran trader and the BugFrag trader in Nebula 6), but AreaGrab* is just as hard to get, in my opinion. Anyway, as I said, I was just bringing the chip to the attention of the people here so that they would know about it, since all the folders in any online forum or guide have AreaGrab. However, I'm glad that I learned that AreaGrab does have an advantage over MetaGel, or I might have screwed myself over fighting KnightMan.

quote protomanexe07

quote swk3000

According to my information, both chips come in * codes.

Unless Metagel's codes were changed around for Double Team from the original Team Colonel and Team Protoman versions, the only codes it's available in are F, N, and T.

quote Netto Hikari

There's not that many good codes for metagel. I use area grab more often.

Okay, but if you use just the 3 chips, you get three rows. Plus, If there is a hole, the metagel p.a will just do the same row twice.

quote Netto Hikari

Okay, but if you use just the 3 chips, you get three rows. Plus, If there is a hole, the metagel p.a will just do the same row twice.

The problem is their code.

I think that the code really isn't a problem for what it's worth. If you are really worried about that then just use them right before the top bar is full then use your next chips you want.

quote swk3000

I got that information from a strategy guide, and it said that Metagel is available in * code.