I don't tend to want to "clear the whole field". I tend to prefer selectively control my monster slots, kinda like how I control my opponent's monster/magic slots (then hand count, and finally stop them from drawing). I mean, magicians of faith are worthless to me after I use them once. They just take up space for more powerful cards like spirit reaper (that wants that place). Also, I have a reservation of 3000LP of direct damage at any given instant for the final blow with cannon soldier (which takes a while with only swarms and clowns doing the work lol).
I think probably it will be another power shift. I'll see how I go with more "other" duels. Thanks for suggestions. Feel free to give more, since I might miss something somewhere (you never know).