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{{Quote|Ace Dick becomes FIESTA ACE DICK. Your VIM reaches its full potential|The Narrator}}
{{Quote|You put your normal hat back on because you think this silly ethnic shit is probably going to get really old really fast. You lose the poncho too.|The Narrator}}
|-|Ultimate Ace Dick=[[File:UAD.png|right|150px]]
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{{Quote|You consume your counterparts, ZAD and FAD, finally uniting as one mean, strapping Dick of unprecedented VIM.
{{Quote|You consume your counterparts, ZAD and FAD, finally uniting as one mean, strapping Dick of unprecedented VIM.
'''[[DebatesJungle Tiering System|Tier]]:''' At least '''High 8-C''', '''higher''' with the Double Truffle Shuffle Trouble. '''2-C''' via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | At least '''High 8-C''', '''higher''' with the Double Truffle Shuffle Trouble. '''2-C''' via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | '''2-C''', '''higher''' via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | '''2-C''' | At least '''2-C'''
'''Name:''' Ace Dick
'''Name:''' Ace Dick | Zombie Ace Dick (ZAD) | Fiesta Ace Dick (FAD)
'''Classification:''' Human, PS's arch-nemesis, Zombie, Rival detective with the world's worst imagination
'''Classification:''' Human, PS's arch-nemesis, Zombie, Rival detective with the world's worst imagination
'''[[Attack Potency]]:'''
'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' At least '''Large Building level+''' ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/665 Dealt moderate damage to] [[Mobster Kingpin]]. [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/584 One shotted Monster Pickle Inspector]), '''higher''' with the Double Truffle Shuffle Trouble ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/720 One-shotted Morthol Dryax with this technique], in which PS and AD were struggling to deal damage to). '''Complex Universe level''' via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1060 Harmed] [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1062 and obliterated Face 1 DMK's health bar]) | At least '''Large Building level+''' (Same as before), '''higher''' with the Double Truffle Shuffle Trouble. '''Complex Universe level''' via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | '''Complex Universe level''' ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1022 Stomped down on one of DMK's thorns]), '''higher''' via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | '''Complex Universe level''' ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1168 Was able to bite down onto DMK and deal minor damage]) | At least '''Complex Universe level'''
'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' '''Superhuman''' (Due to his high amounts of [https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Vim VIM], he can lift [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/143 extremely heavy objects the others cannot lift]) | '''TBA'''
'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' '''Class G''' (Due to his high amounts of [https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Vim VIM], he can lift [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/143 extremely heavy objects the others cannot lift]. Should be comparable to [[Mobster Kingpin]], who can hold the Megaton Key which weighs a megaton) | '''Class G''' | '''Universal''' ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/828 Physically flipped the universe up-side down]) | '''Class G''' | '''Universal'''
'''[[Striking Strength]]:'''
'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Large Building class'''. '''Complex Universe class''' via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | '''Large Building class'''. '''Complex Universe class''' via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | '''Complex Universe class''' | '''Complex Universe class''' | '''Complex Universe level'''
'''[[Durability]]:'''
'''[[Durability]]:''' At least '''Large Building level+''' (Can tank hits from Mobster Kingpin) | At least '''Large Building level+''' | '''Complex Universe level''' ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/960 Was completely unharmed by DMK's blast, and was described to be "indestructable"]) | '''Complex Universe level''' ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1131 Survived hits from one of DMK's summons]) | '''Complex Universe level'''
'''[[Stamina]]:'''
'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Superhuman+''' (His journey lasted months and hasn't shown to be needing things such as food and sleep)
'''[[Range]]:'''
'''[[Range]]:''' Standard Melee range. Hundreds of meters with weapons. Complex universal via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | Standard Melee range. Hundreds of meters with weapons. Complex universal via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | Complex Universal | Standard Melee range. Hundreds of meters with weapons. Complex universal via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | Complex Universal
'''[[Hax|Powers and Abilities]]:''' [[Superhuman Physical Characteristics]], [[Reality Warping]], [[Matter Manipulation]], [[Space-Time Manipulation]], [[Creation]], [[Subjective Reality]], [[Logic Manipulation]], and [[Immersion]] (Like every character, Ace Dick can enter the [https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Imaginary_universe Imaginary Universe], allowing him to do anything he pleases in it. Using one's imagination, the characters can control matter, space, time and logic of the imaginary world [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/287 and can even create things such as weapons to use in combat.] Unfortunately, Ace Dick has been remarked for his lack of IMAGINATION, although he can still enter the world and do minor things in it), [[Statistics Amplification]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/179 Can increase his stats the same way Problem Sleuth does it]), [[Transformation]] ([https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Weapons_in_Problem_Sleuth#Tommy_gun.2FRing_of_keys Has a ring of keys that can transform into a Tommy Gun]), [[Portal Creation]] ([https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Window Has a window that allows him to physically travel in the world of Imagination]), [[Dimensional Travel]] ([https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Fort Can access the Imaginary Universe by creating a Fort]), [[Immortality]] (Type 8: All Problem Sleuth characters will go to the underworld upon death, where they can get out if [[Death (Problem Sleuth)|Death]] [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/793 is distracted] or if they beat Death in a game), Limited [[Resurrection]] and [[BFR|Self-BFR]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/220 Has three "Imaginary Lives",] [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/221 where losing one will bring you back to the physical plane]), [[Law Manipulation]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/295 Can turn a battle into the style of a typical RPG, where the characters each take turns making their moves and have entire stats and "battle meuns"]), [[Accelerated Development]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/298 Can level up from battles, increasing his stats and power overall])
'''[[Hax|Powers and Abilities]]:'''
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|-|Base=[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics]], [[Weapon Usage]], [[Genius Intelligence]], [[Non-Physical Interaction]] (Can interact with others within the Imaginary Universe, which is a realm where ideas and imagination are conceptualized and take form), [[Abstract Existence]] within the Imaginary Universe (Type 1. Exist as a mere idea outside of the physical plane of reality), [[Information Analysis]] (Can see the HP bar of an opponent and other stats alike), [[Divine Protection]] and [[Plot Manipulation]] (Type 3. Is watched and guided by Andrew Hussie; being given commands by him that follows his narrative structure throughout the story, helping Ace Dick through his adventures. [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/899 Implied to be guided by GPI]. [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1249 Somehow was unaffected by the fabric of Space-Time being ripped apart as the attacked missed him completely]), [[Time Manipulation]] via the MSPA Reader (The MSPA reader, like Andrew Hussie, is an entity watching over the characters by following AH's narrative and assisting the heroes by [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/156 turning back a page to avoid an undesirable outcome]. The MSPA reader also has the ability to save and load back to a previous page), [[Reality Warping]], [[Matter Manipulation]], [[Space-Time Manipulation]], [[Creation]], [[Subjective Reality]], [[Perspective Manipulation]], [[Logic Manipulation]], and [[Immersion]] (Like every character, Ace Dick can enter the [https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Imaginary_universe Imaginary Universe], allowing him to do anything he pleases in it. Using one's imagination, the characters can control matter, space, time and logic of the imaginary world [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/287 and can even create things such as weapons to use in combat.] Unfortunately, Ace Dick has been remarked for his lack of IMAGINATION, although he can still enter the world and do minor things in it), [[Statistics Amplification]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/179 Can increase his stats the same way Problem Sleuth does it]), [[Transformation]] ([https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Weapons_in_Problem_Sleuth#Tommy_gun.2FRing_of_keys Has a ring of keys that can transform into a Tommy Gun]. By absorbing his two counterparts, AD was able to transform into Ultimate AD. [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1089 Gambit Schema transforms AD into a Gummy worm Zombie]), [[Portal Creation]] and [[Size Manipulation]] ([https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Window Has a window that allows him to physically travel in the world of Imagination], and some portals have size altering properties that can either turn you large or small), [[Dimensional Travel]] ([https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Fort Can access the Imaginary Universe by creating a Fort]), [[Immortality]] (Type 8: All Problem Sleuth characters will go to the underworld upon death, where they can get out if [[Death (Problem Sleuth)|Death]] [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/793 is distracted] or if they beat Death in a game), Limited [[Resurrection]] and [[BFR|Self-BFR]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/220 Has three "Imaginary Lives",] [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/221 where losing one will bring you back to the physical plane]), [[Law Manipulation]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/295 Can turn a battle into the style of a typical RPG, where the characters each take turns making their moves and have entire stats and "battle menus"]), [[Accelerated Development]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/298 Can level up from battles, increasing his stats and power overall]), Limited [[Breaking the Fourth Wall]] (Should be comparable to Problem Sleuth), [[Body Control]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/587 Can increase his stomach capacity]), [[Duplication]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/625 Duplicated himself into 2 other AD's]), [[Empathic Manipulation]] and [[Statistics Reduction]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/665 Was able to "fill MK's bosom with rhapsodic passions",] which raised his EMOTION level, causing his IMAGINATION, PULCHRITUDE, and VIM to decrease significantly even when MK previously maxed out his VIM), [[Toon Force]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/839 Was able to board a ship and adjust to the space around him] [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/840 completely forgetting that the Universe was up-side down]), [[Social Influencing]] (Despite having a low PULCHRITUDE stat, Ace Dick has been able to display this ability by [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1145 punching people in the snout to establish superiority], somehow getting others to be romantically interested in him and being by his side as a result of that), [[Invulnerability]] [[Power Nullification|negation]] (Can harm Mobster Kingpin), [[Self-Sustenance]] (Type 1. Can breathe in space)
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[[Resistance]] to [[Space-Time Manipulation]] ([https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1249 Is completely fine after Space-Time was ripped apart by DMK])
|-|ZAD=Same abilities as before. [[Undead Physiology]], [[Corruption]] (Capable of turning others into Zombies by biting down on the opponent), [[Regeneration]] (Mid. [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/866 Can regenerate blows dealt to his brain and other parts of his body]), Temporary [[Invulnerability]] (via [https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Auto-Parry AUTO-PARRY], [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/961 which allowed him to endure DMK's blast])
'''[[Standard Equipment]]:'''
|-|FAD=Same abilities as before. [[Spatial Manipulation]] (Physically flipped the Universe up-side down), [[Rage Power]], [[Large Size]] (Possibly Type 5 via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle. [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1060 As shown here]), Enhanced [[Invulnerability]] [[Power Nullification|negation]] (Can harm DMK, who had previously cured himself of his weaknesses)
'''Weaknesses:''' Suffers the same weakness as Problem Sleuth. Has low IMAGINATION.
'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''Genius''' (While he lacks the creativity and IMAGINATION that his team shares, he is no slouch in intellect. As a rival detective to Problem Sleuth, [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/100 he has been described as having "good cases"] to the point of making PS jealous of him. Has no problem in accepting the "[https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Weird_puzzle_shit Weird puzzle shit]", which often takes "Hundreds of Pages" to solve and require cheat codes to get pass them. Is a skillful fighter)
'''Feats:'''
'''Weaknesses:''' Suffers the same weakness as Problem Sleuth. Has low IMAGINATION. Cannot enter the physical plane as your imaginary self.
*'''[https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Aggress AGGRESS]:''' A physical attack using whatever weapons are on hand. Aggressing is a basic attack, and requires no special items or extra equipment. Any character may Aggress with anything they have on them, including guns, makeup, cleaning supplies, paint, scythes, tea, childhood toys or just their fists.
Emulating Chunk from ''[[Wikipedia:The Goonies|The Goonies]]'', Ace Dick lifts up his shirt and does a fat-jiggling dance. This attack appears in multiple forms throughout the story:
*'''Level 1''' - Does no damage whatsoever. [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/200 Used] against a beast (in a non-canon story path).
*'''Level 2''' - Does minimal damage. [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/312 Used] against the same beast.
*'''Ostentation Drive! Double Truffle Shuffle Trouble''' - After Li'l Ace Dick is killed by [[Mobster Kingpin]], the other two ADs are able to [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/719 use] this [https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Limit_Break Limit Break] against Morthol Dryax. They perform the Truffle Shuffle in unison, creating two energy columns that collide above the targeted enemy and do major damage.
*'''Zombie Truffle Shuffle''' - A variant usable only by Zombie Ace Dick. It does no damage. [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/917 Used] against [[Mobster Kingpin|DMK]].
*'''Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle''' - This [https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Comb_Rave Comb Rave] requires the use of Level 1, 2, and 3 Impetus Combs. AD and ZAD perform the Double Truffle Shuffle Trouble while Fiesta Ace Dick grows to enormous size and hits the enemy with his stomach. For the finishing move, AD and ZAD collide into the enemy to cause a massive explosion. [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1057 Used] against DMK.
===Torso Flail===
[[File:Ps218.gif|right|190px]]
When fighting a monster enemy, Ace Dick can lob any nearby corpse into its mouth to temporarily appease it and give himself an opening to attack. The Level 1 version is [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/218 used] against a beast and the Level 2 version, which lets him fling multiple corpses at once, is [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/760 used] against Fluthlu, though in the latter case eating the corpses actually reenergizes Fluthlu instead of placating him.
[[File:Ps1095.gif|right|300px]]
'''Gambit Schema:''' The Gambit Schema is a special transforming maneuver, which can be activated by carving the necessary pattern into the Schema Pumpkin. It increases a character's power, and changes their stats of Vim, Pulchritude, and Imagination and introduces Speed, Defense, Flicker, and Ripeness.
Flicker: This meter represents how much damage the character could take while in their Gambit Schema.
Ripeness: This meter represents how rotten the Schema Pumpkin is and thus how much time remains of that characters Gambit Schema until it expires.
*'''Gummy Worm Zombie:''' The Gummy Worm Zombie is Zombie Ace Dick's Gambit Schema. It is unclear how much of a difference there is between the Gummy Worm and regular varieties of Zombie, but it is uncontested that Gummy Worm Zombie Ace Dick has an extremely high Defense stat. Gummy Worm Zombie Ace Dick plays a crucial role in evoking Pang Nectar from Demonhead Mobster Kingpin by gnawing on DMK's Glumspine Flagellum. Gummy Worm Zombie Ace Dick's defense stat is so preposterous that he gains new Auto-Parry abilities each time he takes exorbitant amounts of damage. His defense stat does nothing for him as he finally falls prey to his derision placed upon him as being a zombie and uses the ill-fated Check Yo'Self Jonah Battle technique.
|[https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/298 Defeating a beast]
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[[File:Ps719.gif|right|200px]]
Using Belly of the Whale, Ace Dick can suck a targeted enemy into his mouth and swallow them. Unfortunately, AD is never able to successfully employ the operandi in combat: his [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/310 attempt] to use it against a beast fails because he lacks the requisite Elf Tears, and [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/713 Li'l Ace Dick] and [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1297 Fiesta Ace Dick]'s attempts to use it against Mobster Kingpin fail when MK uses Extortion to swallow them instead.
The one time it actually does work is in a non-combat situation, when AD [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1498 uses] the operandi's ultimate form - '''Level 99 Belly of the Whale: Blowhole Swansong''' - to swallow and merge with his fiesta and zombie counterparts. As a result, AD undergoes a starting transformation and turns into... Ace Dick. While he doesn't visibly change, he does get an extraordinary amount of Vim, making him the strongest man in the world.
A beast possesses the Level 18 version of the operandi and [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/556 uses] it against one of [[Pickle Inspector]]'s imaginary duplicates.
By using Check Yo'Self Jonah, Ace Dick turns into a corsair with a new hat and harpoon gun. At the same time, [https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/The_Whale an enormous whale] is summoned to the site of battle. AD can harpoon the whale, get on top of it by using the harpoon gun as a grappling gun, and ride it as it consumes the enemy.
Zombie Ace Dick [https://www.homestuck.com/problem-sleuth/1332 uses] this attack against Demonhead Mobster Kingpin; unfortunately, he accidentally bumps into Pickle Inspector while ziplining up to the whale, causing PI to miss his shots with the sniper rifle and shoot the whale before it can attack DMK.
This character or verse has mature themes and concepts, thus those of young age are ill-advised to look through these.
“
"It is your loathesome arch nemesis, Ace Dick! He is always scooping you on the best cases. That portly son of a bitch makes your blood boil!"
„
“
You are now Ace Dick.
You begin to question this feud you've been embroiled in with your neighbor for so long. After all, he did just give you the number for some honest to God whores, even if they did ultimately rob you. He also just helped you escape. Maybe it's time to bury the hatchet and help him out of his office.
You feel you should get some supplies from your safe first, though. If only you could remember the combination.''
„
~ Introduction
“
"You are standing in your imaginary office.
You can hardly believe how shitty your imagination is."
„
“
Ace Dick becomes FIESTA ACE DICK. Your VIM reaches its full potential
„
~ The Narrator
“
You put your normal hat back on because you think this silly ethnic shit is probably going to get really old really fast. You lose the poncho too.
„
~ The Narrator
“
You consume your counterparts, ZAD and FAD, finally uniting as one mean, strapping Dick of unprecedented VIM.
A phenomenal transformation takes place.
You become...
My God.
YOU BECOME...
Ace Dick.''
„
~ Ace Dick's unfortunate low level of Imagination
“
Really, you are just utterly astounded by how shitty your IMAGINATION is. If your IMAGINATION was a face you would punch it. In the face.
Ace Dick is Problem Sleuth's arch-nemesis, a rival detective with the world's worst imagination and a voluminous gut. After Problem Sleuth rescues him from the confinement of his own office, they join forces to take down the nefarious Mobster Kingpin.
Powers and Stats
Tier: At least High 8-C, higher with the Double Truffle Shuffle Trouble. 2-C via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | At least High 8-C, higher with the Double Truffle Shuffle Trouble. 2-C via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | 2-C, higher via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | 2-C | At least 2-C
Name: Ace Dick | Zombie Ace Dick (ZAD) | Fiesta Ace Dick (FAD)
Striking Strength:Large Building class. Complex Universe class via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | Large Building class. Complex Universe class via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | Complex Universe class | Complex Universe class | Complex Universe level
Stamina:Superhuman+ (His journey lasted months and hasn't shown to be needing things such as food and sleep)
Range: Standard Melee range. Hundreds of meters with weapons. Complex universal via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | Standard Melee range. Hundreds of meters with weapons. Complex universal via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | Complex Universal | Standard Melee range. Hundreds of meters with weapons. Complex universal via Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle | Complex Universal
Intelligence:Genius (While he lacks the creativity and IMAGINATION that his team shares, he is no slouch in intellect. As a rival detective to Problem Sleuth, he has been described as having "good cases" to the point of making PS jealous of him. Has no problem in accepting the "Weird puzzle shit", which often takes "Hundreds of Pages" to solve and require cheat codes to get pass them. Is a skillful fighter)
Weaknesses: Suffers the same weakness as Problem Sleuth. Has low IMAGINATION. Cannot enter the physical plane as your imaginary self.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
AGGRESS: A physical attack using whatever weapons are on hand. Aggressing is a basic attack, and requires no special items or extra equipment. Any character may Aggress with anything they have on them, including guns, makeup, cleaning supplies, paint, scythes, tea, childhood toys or just their fists.
Emulating Chunk from The Goonies, Ace Dick lifts up his shirt and does a fat-jiggling dance. This attack appears in multiple forms throughout the story:
Level 1 - Does no damage whatsoever. Used against a beast (in a non-canon story path).
Level 2 - Does minimal damage. Used against the same beast.
Ostentation Drive! Double Truffle Shuffle Trouble - After Li'l Ace Dick is killed by Mobster Kingpin, the other two ADs are able to use this Limit Break against Morthol Dryax. They perform the Truffle Shuffle in unison, creating two energy columns that collide above the targeted enemy and do major damage.
Zombie Truffle Shuffle - A variant usable only by Zombie Ace Dick. It does no damage. Used against DMK.
Triple Truffle Shuffle Scuffle - This Comb Rave requires the use of Level 1, 2, and 3 Impetus Combs. AD and ZAD perform the Double Truffle Shuffle Trouble while Fiesta Ace Dick grows to enormous size and hits the enemy with his stomach. For the finishing move, AD and ZAD collide into the enemy to cause a massive explosion. Used against DMK.
Torso Flail
When fighting a monster enemy, Ace Dick can lob any nearby corpse into its mouth to temporarily appease it and give himself an opening to attack. The Level 1 version is used against a beast and the Level 2 version, which lets him fling multiple corpses at once, is used against Fluthlu, though in the latter case eating the corpses actually reenergizes Fluthlu instead of placating him.
Gambit Schema: The Gambit Schema is a special transforming maneuver, which can be activated by carving the necessary pattern into the Schema Pumpkin. It increases a character's power, and changes their stats of Vim, Pulchritude, and Imagination and introduces Speed, Defense, Flicker, and Ripeness.
Flicker: This meter represents how much damage the character could take while in their Gambit Schema.
Ripeness: This meter represents how rotten the Schema Pumpkin is and thus how much time remains of that characters Gambit Schema until it expires.
Gummy Worm Zombie: The Gummy Worm Zombie is Zombie Ace Dick's Gambit Schema. It is unclear how much of a difference there is between the Gummy Worm and regular varieties of Zombie, but it is uncontested that Gummy Worm Zombie Ace Dick has an extremely high Defense stat. Gummy Worm Zombie Ace Dick plays a crucial role in evoking Pang Nectar from Demonhead Mobster Kingpin by gnawing on DMK's Glumspine Flagellum. Gummy Worm Zombie Ace Dick's defense stat is so preposterous that he gains new Auto-Parry abilities each time he takes exorbitant amounts of damage. His defense stat does nothing for him as he finally falls prey to his derision placed upon him as being a zombie and uses the ill-fated Check Yo'Self Jonah Battle technique.
Using Belly of the Whale, Ace Dick can suck a targeted enemy into his mouth and swallow them. Unfortunately, AD is never able to successfully employ the operandi in combat: his attempt to use it against a beast fails because he lacks the requisite Elf Tears, and Li'l Ace Dick and Fiesta Ace Dick's attempts to use it against Mobster Kingpin fail when MK uses Extortion to swallow them instead.
The one time it actually does work is in a non-combat situation, when AD uses the operandi's ultimate form - Level 99 Belly of the Whale: Blowhole Swansong - to swallow and merge with his fiesta and zombie counterparts. As a result, AD undergoes a starting transformation and turns into... Ace Dick. While he doesn't visibly change, he does get an extraordinary amount of Vim, making him the strongest man in the world.
A beast possesses the Level 18 version of the operandi and uses it against one of Pickle Inspector's imaginary duplicates.
By using Check Yo'Self Jonah, Ace Dick turns into a corsair with a new hat and harpoon gun. At the same time, an enormous whale is summoned to the site of battle. AD can harpoon the whale, get on top of it by using the harpoon gun as a grappling gun, and ride it as it consumes the enemy.
Zombie Ace Dick uses this attack against Demonhead Mobster Kingpin; unfortunately, he accidentally bumps into Pickle Inspector while ziplining up to the whale, causing PI to miss his shots with the sniper rifle and shoot the whale before it can attack DMK.