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YCB Query

The YCB Query language is used in combo modules created in the combo editor.

A query is simply a line of text that explains what card(s) you are looking for. There are a few ways of finding a match which I'll show you below.

Exact Match (ID)

If there is only a single card you wish to match, you can use the card's ID as the entire query.

Example: Otoshidamashii

101104031

Field Matching

To match multiple cards that match a particular description, you can use field matching. Field matching takes something about a card (such as the name) and compares it to the given value for that field. Each field is essentially a piece of information about the card.

Example: Matches all cards with melffy in the name (not type sensitive)

name=melffy

You can match multiple fields at once by using a comma between each pair. 

name=melffy,type=spell

Arrays

In a YCB file you will be able to create arrays. Arrays are a list of querys. If one query in an array matches a card, it will be accepted as a valid card. You can use an array with the arrays. prefix followed by the array's name.

For example: I have an array named starters and want to match a card if it is in the array.

arrays.starters

Fields & Values

  • name will match any card who's name includes the value given
  • desc will match any card who's card text includes the value given
  • type will match any card who's card type includes the value given (spell as a value matches Spell Card)
  • race will match any monster who's type includes the value given
  • atk will match any monster who's attack is equal to the value given
  • def will match any monster who's defence is equal to the value given
  • level will match any monster who's level is equal to the value given
  • attribute will match any monster who's attribute includes the value given
  • linkval will match any monster who's link value is equal to the value given

If you think I have missed out a field, please open an issue on GitHub.