Here's a breakdown:
* Flip Effects: These are effects that activate when the card is flipped face-up. They are typically triggered by the card's own effect or by a card that forces it to flip (like "Swords of Revealing Light").
* Tributing: This is a cost to activate a monster's effect, usually involving sending a monster from your field to the Graveyard.
Some important points to consider:
* Effect Text: Always read the card's effect text carefully. Some cards specifically mention that their flip effect can't be activated if they are tributed. Others may say nothing about it.
* "Flip Summon" vs. "Normal Summon": Flip monsters are typically summoned face-down, and then flipped face-up. However, some Flip monsters can also be Normal Summoned face-up. In these cases, the flip effect is often irrelevant.
Examples:
* "Goblin Attack Force": This card's flip effect only activates if it is flipped face-up by its own effect. So, if it is tributed, its flip effect won't work.
* "Cyber Dragon": This card can be Normal Summoned face-up, so its flip effect is not relevant.
* "D.D. Warrior Lady": This card's flip effect only activates if it is flipped face-up by its own effect. However, if it is tributed for a monster's effect, its flip effect will still activate.
In Conclusion:
Whether a flip effect works after a card is tributed depends on the card's specific effect text. Always read the card carefully to determine whether it can be activated in this scenario.