2 Wlk777, try playing TE; they've adjusted the explosion spell (it now deals damage equal to SP*60 + (75, 150, 225)), and added other spells, which means implants aren't as important anymore. Although, in my opinion, you can still fight against implants in SOD – mass slow and mass haste are excellent alternatives that, when used correctly, can even outperform implants.

Regarding mass slow and mass haste, it's great when you have them, but even better when your opponent doesn't. However, for example, fighting against an explosion attack dealing 2K damage on level 142 is difficult without counter-artifacts. 2-3 implants, and it's over. Regarding TE, most people are playing SOD, and I tried installing TE, but I couldn't get it to work. Maybe someone can tell me how to install it with minimal bandwidth usage, as I don't have unlimited internet right now. I have SOD 4.0, 3.2, and WOG 3.58.