=====Metal Gear Acid 2 Deck Change Reference (Risky Movement)=====
**Start from a fresh boot or reset**\\
**GO TO OPTIONS**\\
Ensure Movie Skip is on.\\
Ensure Quick Mode (Always) is on.\\
Exit Options.\\
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====Stage 1 | Harbors Area====
NO DECK CHANGES\\
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1. ADA+ use (**CARD 4**), move with Solid Snake MGS2+ (**CARD 1**), move with Ocelot Unit (**CARD 3**) down the stairs, end turn.
2. Equip Jack (**CARD 2**), move with Running Man (**CARD 3**) towards door, end turn.
3. Move with Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 3**) to terminal, skip cutscene, then Ocelot Unit (**CARD 2**) out the door to the north at the red barrels, end turn.
4. Move with Running Man (**CARD 3**) to middle of yellow crate, end turn.
5. Move with Running Man (**CARD 3**), skip cutscene, MISSION COMPLETE.
====Stage 2 | Control Section====
NO DECK CHANGES\\
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1. Move up with Chaff Grenade+ (**CARD 5**), use ADA+ (**CARD 4**), end turn.
2. Move to Terminal around the East with Running Man+ (**CARD 1**), move to stairs with Ocelot Unit (**CARD 5**), end turn.
3. Move up stairs with Double Action (**CARD 3**), move along southern/northern wall with Ocelot Unit (**CARD 4**), end turn.
4. This turn has two variants - equip Jack (**CARD 2**), equip Solid Snake MGS2+ (**CARD 4**), use Sasaki+ (**CARD 3**) OR equip Solid Snake MGS2+ (**CARD 4**), equip Jack (**CARD 2**), use Sasaki+ (**CARD 3**). Move with regular Running Man (**CARD 2**) to terminal, end turn.
5. Move to guard with Running Man+ (**CARD 3**), KO, run along top edge, use Sasaki+ (**CARD 5**), end turn.
6. Use Action++ (**CARD 6**), move with Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 5**) off the rail to left, move to terminal with Ocelot Unit (**CARD 4**), skip cutscene, move with Briefing+ (**CARD 1**), MISSION COMPLETE.
====Stage 3a | Communications Tower====
NO DECK CHANGES\\
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1. Move with Ocelot Unit (**CARD 1**), Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 2**), and Chaff Grenade+ (**CARD 4**) along the bottom to the top of the stairs, end turn.
2. Equip Jack (**CARD 3**), move with Ocelot Unit (**CARD 1**) as close as possible to the guard, end turn.
3. End turn by continuing to hold triangle.
4. Move with Running Man+ (**CARD 1**), use Double Action (**CARD 2**), Running Man+ (**CARD 3**) to the laser sensor, use Ingram (**CARD 4**), end turn. All actions can be mashed.
5. Move with both Genome Soldier+ (**CARDS 1, 3**), to the left and up towards the terminal, MISSION COMPLETE.
====Stage 3b | Communications Tower====
DECK CHANGES
Snake only; don't change Venus's deck.
COST Tab:
ADD x2 [156] Metal Gear
ADD x2 [440] Metal Gear+
END
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1. Use Metal Gear (**CARD 6**), then Metal Gear+ (**CARD 3**), MISSION COMPLETE.
====Stage 4a | Research Block====
DECK CHANGES
Snake only; don't change Venus's deck.
In Deck Tab:
REMOVE ALL Metal Gear
REMOVE ALL Metal Gear+
Inputs: 2 inputs down, 2 inputs right, L or R, 4 inputs down, 2 inputs right, O O, X, Up, O, Up O O.
END
1. Use Action++ (**CARD 1**), Equip Jack (**CARD 3**), Move with Ocelot Unit (**CARD 2**), Use Sasaki+ (**CARD 5**), Move with Running Man+ (**CARD 2**) and Ocelot Unit (**CARD 3**) to Objective Marker, skip cutscene, end turn.
2. Move with Running Man (**CARD 2**), Use Double Action (**CARD 3**), Move with both Genome Soldier+ (**CARDS 4, 5**) along the wall to avoid sentry, Use Sasaki+ (**CARD 1**), Move with Solid Snake MGS2+ (**CARD 1**), Running Man (**CARD 3**) and Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 5**) to the Vent, end turn.
3. Move with Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 5**) through vent, move with Running Man (**CARD 4**) into Door, skip both cutscenes, MISSION COMPLETE.
====Stage 4b | Research Block ====
NO DECK CHANGES\\
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1. Move with Ocelot Unit+ (**CARD 1**) to Corner, Use Chaff Grenade+ (**CARD 6**), Use Action++ (**CARD 5**), end turn.
2. Use Double Action (**CARD 3**), Move with Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 2**) into vent, Use Sasaki+ (**CARD 1**), Move with Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 2**), Solid Snake MGS2+ (**CARD 3**), Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 4**), Ocelot Unit+ (**CARD 5**), ADA+ (**CARD 6**) to the bottom right of the lower sentry bot.
3. Equip Jack (**CARD 3**), Use Briefing (**CARD 1**), Move with Running Men (**CARD 2, 3**) to the east ramp, End turn.
4. Move with Ocelot Unit (**CARD 2**) and Running Man (**CARD 3**), Use Sasaki/Briefing (**CARD 4 OR 1**), Mash for Running Man (**CARD 1**), then move with Ocelot Unit (**CARD 3**) to door, MISSION COMPLETE.
====Stage 5a | Security Section ====
DECK CHANGES
Snake only; don't change Venus's deck.
In Deck Tab:
ADD x1 Solid Snake (MGS2)+
Inputs: R, 3 Inputs Down, 1 Input Left, O O
ID Tab:
ADD x1 [130] Cyborg Ninja
Inputs: R, U/D, O O
END
1. Use Chaff Grenade+ and mash up to throw in front of the guard((It is ~0.5-1 second faster to reduce the guard's movement versus tossing it in front of Snake)) (**CARD 2**), equip Solid Snake MGS2+ (**CARD 5**), end turn.
2. Move with Running Man+ (**CARD 2**) to cubicle, skip cutscene, use Ocelot Unit (**CARD 5**) to enter room, end turn.
3. Use ADA+ (**CARD 1**) and equip Jack (**CARD 3**), end turn.
4. Move with Chaff Grenade+ (**CARD 5**) into room, skip cutscene, move with Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 4**) along right wall ending at nearest cubicle to stair guard, end turn.
5. Move with Ocelot Unit+ (**CARD 6**) to marker, move along top wall with Ocelot Unit (**CARD 5**), end turn.
6. Move with Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 2**) past guard, use Sasaki+ (**CARD 3**), move with Ocelot Unit+ (**CARD 3**), mash Cyborg Ninja (**CARD 1**), end turn.
7. Move with Genome Soldier+ (**CARD 1**), Move with Running Man (**CARD 2**), punch guard, run to door, skip cutscene, MISSION COMPLETE.
====Stage 5b | Security Section (BOSS: Haram Sarab)====
DECK CHANGES
Snake only; don't change Venus's deck.
In Deck Tab:
REMOVE x1 [428] Solid Snake MGS2+
Inputs: R, 3 Inputs Down, 1 Input Right, O O
CATEGORY Tab:
ADD x4 [485] M1A2
ADD x1 [481] Arsenal Gear+
END
1. Move with Running Man+ (**CARD 2**) to bottom right of Harab Serap, use Sasaki+ (**CARD 4**), use Action++ (**CARD 6**), use Arsenal Gear+ (**CARD 5**), use M1A2 (**CARD 2**), MISSION COMPLETE.
====Stage 4c | Research Block====
DECK CHANGES
In Deck Tab:
ADD x1 Action++
ADD x2 Double Action
REMOVE ALL Cyborg Ninja
REMOVE ALL Running Man
REMOVE ALL Jonathan Ingram
REMOVE ALL Ocelot Unit
REMOVE ALL Jack
REMOVE ALL Chaff Grenade+
REMOVE ALL Genome Soldier+
REMOVE ALL Solid Snake (MGS2)+
REMOVE ALL Running Man+
REMOVE ALL Jonathan Ingram+
REMOVE ALL ADA+
REMOVE ALL Ocelot Unit+
ADD x1 Arsenal Gear+
REMOVE ALL M1A2
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO VENUS
REMOVE ALL FIM-92A
Inputs:
left, down, 2 inputs left, down, right, down, 2 inputs right,
down, right, down, 2 inputs right, 2 inputs down, right,
down, 2 inputs right, L or R, 4 inputs right, down, right, 2 inputs down, 2 inputs right,
down, 2 inputs right, down, right, down, 2 inputs right,
down, left, down, 4 inputs right, triangle, up, 4 inputs right, O O
ID Tab:
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO SNAKE
PRESS R
ADD x3 [066] Double Action:Cost+
ADD x2 [073] Extra Turn
ADD x2 [147] Olga Gurlukovich
ADD x2 [148] Johnny Sasaki
ADD x2 [199] Arsenal Gear
ADD x2 [254] M47 Dragon
ADD x2 [364] Extra Turn+
ADD x2 [535] Super Dragon
END
====Stage 4d | Research Block (BOSS: Vince)====
NO DECK CHANGES\\
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When firing, do **1 INPUT LEFT** to target barrel causing an additional 200+ damage to occur. If you need to fire again, do **1 INPUT LEFT** to target Vince. Refer to the table below.
COST NEEDED ACCORDING TO DIFFICULTY:
^ Boss HP ^ M47 Dragon ^ Super Dragon ^
^ Easy: 1000 | ≥80 Cost Needed | ≥54 Cost Needed |
^ Normal: 1200 | ≥100 Cost Needed | ≥67 Cost Needed |
====Stage 4e | Research Block====
DECK CHANGES
Snake only; don't change Venus's deck.
In Deck Tab:
REMOVE ALL Super Dragon
COST Tab:
REMOVE ALL Arsenal Gear
ADD x2 [182] Shagohod
ADD x2 [465] Shagohod+
REMOVE ALL Arsenal Gear+
Inputs: Up, 2 Inputs Right, O O,
2 Inputs Right, 3 Inputs Up, 2 Inputs Right,
Up, 2 Inputs Left, Up, 2 Inputs Left, Up, 2 Inputs Right,
O O, X, Up, O O
END
====Stage 4f | Research Block====
NO DECK CHANGES\\
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CUTSCENE STAGE\\
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====Stage 6 | Terminal====
DECK CHANGES
Snake only; don't change Venus's deck.
In Deck Tab:
REMOVE ALL Shagohod+
REMOVE ALL Double Action:Cost+
REMOVE ALL Shagohod
REMOVE ALL M47 Dragon
INPUTS: 2 Inputs Up, 2 Inputs Right, L or R, Down, 2 Inputs Right, Down, 2 Inputs Right, 2 Inputs Down, 2 Inputs Right
ID Tab:
ADD x2 [157] Running Man
ADD x2 [188] Mr. Sigint
ADD x1 [433] Olga Gurlukovich+
ADD x2 [441] Running Man+
ADD x2 [459] Ocelot Unit+
END
====Stage 7 | Cargo Train====
DECK CHANGES
Cost Tab:
ADD x2 [494] KODOQUE+
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO VENUS FOR SAFETY
ADD x2 [494] KODOQUE+
ADD x2 [465] Shagohod+
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO SNAKE FOR SAFETY
ADD x2 [465] Shagohod+
END
====Stage 8a | Residential Area====
DECK CHANGES
ID Tab:
REMOVE ALL KODOQUE+
REMOVE ALL Shagohod+
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO VENUS
REMOVE ALL KODOQUE+
REMOVE ALL Shagohod+
INPUTS: 2 Inputs Up, 2 Inputs Right, Up, 2 Inputs Right, triangle, 2 Inputs Up, 2 Inputs Right, Up, 2 Inputs Right, O O
END
====Stage 8b | Residential Area====
NO DECK CHANGES
====Stage 10a | Secondary Bridge====
NO DECK CHANGES
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CUTSCENE STAGE\\
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====Stage 9a | Metal Gear Prototype Factory====
NO DECK CHANGES
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====Stage 9b | Metal Gear Prototype Factory (BOSS: Golab)====
DECK CHANGES
Snake only; don't change Venus's deck.
In Deck Tab:
REMOVE ALL Running Man
REMOVE ALL Mr. Sigint
REMOVE ALL Running Man+
REMOVE ALL Ocelot Unit+
INPUTS:L or R, 2 Inputs Right, Down, 2 Inputs Right, L or R, Up, 2 Inputs Right, Up, 2 Inputs Right, O O
ID Tab:
ADD x3 [066] Double Action:Cost+
ADD x2 [199] Arsenal Gear
ADD x2 [254] M47 Dragon
ADD x2 [481] Arsenal Gear+
ADD x2 [535] Super Dragon
END
COST NEEDED ACCORDING TO DIFFICULTY:
^ Boss HP ^ M47 Dragon ^ Super Dragon ^
^ Easy: 1000 | ≥100 Cost Needed | ≥67 Cost Needed |
^ Normal: 1300 | ≥130 Cost Needed | ≥87 Cost Needed |
====Stage 9c | Metal Gear Prototype Factory (BOSS: KODOQUE)====
DECK CHANGES
In Deck Tab:
REMOVE ALL Arsenal Gear
REMOVE ALL Arsenal Gear+
INPUTS: L or R, 2 Inputs Right, L or R, 2 Inputs Up, 2 Inputs Right, O O
CATEGORY Tab:
ADD x4 [565] FIM-92A
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO VENUS
ADD x4 [565] FIM-92A
ADD x4 [307] FIM-92C
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO SNAKE
ADD x4 [307] FIM-92C
END
====Stage 10b | Secondary Bridge====
DECK CHANGES
In Deck Tab:
REMOVE ALL FIM-92A
REMOVE ALL Super Dragon
REMOVE ALL Double Action:Cost+
REMOVE ALL M47 Dragon
REMOVE ALL FIM-92C
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO VENUS
REMOVE ALL FIM-92A
REMOVE ALL FIM-92C
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO SNAKE
INPUTS:
Up, 4 Inputs Right, Up, 2 Inputs Right, L or R,
Down, 3 Inputs Right, L or R, Down, 2 Inputs Right, Down, 4 Inputs Right,
Triangle, Up, 4 Inputs Right, L or R x2, 4 Inputs Right, Triangle, O O
ID Tab:
ADD x2 [157] Running Man
ADD x2 [188] Mr. Sigint
ADD x2 [441] Running Man+
ADD x2 [459] Ocelot Unit+
END
====Stage 11a | ??? 1F====
NO DECK CHANGES\\
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====Stage 11b | ??? 2F (BOSS: Chaigadiel) ====
DECK CHANGES
Snake only; don't change Venus's deck.
In Deck Tab:
REMOVE ALL Running Man
REMOVE ALL Olga Gurlukovich
REMOVE ALL Mr. Sigint
REMOVE ALL Running Man+
REMOVE ALL Ocelot Unit+
INPUTS:
L or R, 2 Inputs Right, 2 Inputs Up, 2 Inputs Right,
3 Inputs Down, 2 Inputs Right, L, 2 Inputs Up, 2 Inputs Right,
Up, 2 Inputs Right, O O
ID Tab:
ADD x2 [060] Briefing
ADD x3 [066] Double Action:Cost+
ADD x2 [199] Arsenal Gear
ADD x2 [254] M47 Dragon
ADD x2 [481] Arsenal Gear+
ADD x2 [535] Super Dragon
END
COST NEEDED ACCORDING TO DIFFICULTY:
^ Boss HP ^ M47 Dragon ^ Super Dragon ^
^ Easy: 1000 | ≥100 Cost Needed | ≥67 Cost Needed |
^ Normal: 2000 | ≥200 Cost Needed | ≥134 Cost Needed |
====Stage 11c | ??? 3F (BOSS: Vince) ====
NO DECK CHANGES\\
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When firing, **3 INPUTS RIGHT** to target barrel causing an additional 200+ damage to occur. If you need to fire twice, **4 INPUTS LEFT** targets Vince.
MISSION COMPLETE. Mash start or square to skip the cutscenes.
COST NEEDED ACCORDING TO DIFFICULTY:
^ Boss HP ^ M47 Dragon ^ Super Dragon ^
^ Easy: 1300 | ≥110 Cost Needed | ≥74 Cost Needed |
^ Normal: 1500 | ≥130 Cost Needed | ≥87 Cost Needed |
====Stage 11d | ??? 4F (BOSS: Metal Gear Chaioth Ha Qadesh) ====
DECK CHANGES
Snake only; don't change Venus's deck.
In Deck Tab:
REMOVE ALL Arsenal Gear+
REMOVE ALL Arsenal Gear
INPUTS: 3 Inputs Up, 2 Inputs Right, 2 L or R, Down, 2 Inputs Right O O
CATEGORY Tab:
ADD x2 [307] FIM-92C
END
The first 3 targets have 700 HP, the 4th has 500, and the 5th has 600/700 on Easy/Normal.
Snake needs at least 47 cost if using the Super Dragon card on any of the targets throughout the fight, or at least 70 cost if using M47 Dragon cards.
====Stage 11e | ??? 5F (BOSS: Venus) ====
DECK CHANGES
In-Deck Tab:
REMOVE ALL Super Dragon
REMOVE ALL Double Action:Cost+
REMOVE ALL M47 Dragon
REMOVE ALL FIM-92C
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO VENUS
REMOVE ALL Olga Gurlukovich+
REMOVE ALL Genome Soldier+
INPUTS:
Up, 2 Inputs Right, L or R/Down, 2 Inputs Down, 3 Inputs Right,
L or R, 3 Inputs Down, 2 Inputs Right, Down, 2 Inputs Right,
Triangle, L or R, 4 Inputs Down, Right, Down, 2 Inputs Right
ID Tab:
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO SNAKE
ADD x2 [157] Running Man
ADD x2 [188] Mr. Sigint
ADD x3 [435] Raiden+
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO VENUS
ADD x3 [435] Raiden+
PRESS TRIANGLE TO SWITCH TO SNAKE
ADD x2 [441] Running Man+
ADD x2 [459] Ocelot Unit+
END
====Stage 12a | Escape Route ====
NO DECK CHANGES\\
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====Stage 12b | Escape Route ====
DECK CHANGES
Venus Only; don't change Snake's deck.
In Deck Tab:
REMOVE ALL Ocelot Unit+
REMOVE ALL Running Man+
REMOVE ALL Raiden+
INPUTS: Triangle, 2 Inputs Up, 2 Inputs Right, Up, 2 Inputs Right, Up, 3 Inputs Right, O O
ID Tab:
ADD x4 [008] FIM-92B
ADD x4 [565] FIM-92A
END