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Anybody play/collect Weiss Schwarz? (TCG)
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I got into WS through the PSP game, and since then I've started to collect physical cards too, here and there. I don't have a real community to play with in my area, though. Being a weeaboo anime game will do that to you, unfortunately, no matter how interesting your game's mechanics are. And they are very interesting, to me at least.
Still, I feel that its full potential hasn't been explored yet. The Clock and Level mechanics are super cool, but the abilities of the cards themselves are somewhat boring. You could say that WS is a great TCG with bad cards, if that makes any sense. The rules themselves are the best part.
I also play MtG, so there are a lot of effects that I'm accustomed to having that just don't exist in WS (to my knowledge). I want Murder, Unsummon, Green Sun's Zenith, Counterspell, Lava Spike, Reanimate, Extirpate, Thoughtseize, Wrath of God, et cetera. I know part of it is due to the relative age of each game, but the complexity and interactivity of MtG is just so, so far ahead of WS. This is without even getting into keywords and other creature abilities, too.
Nevertheless, WS is probably my second favourite TCG. Or maybe third, after Pokemon as well, but that's very close.
In short, more people should play this game, and this topic won't get as many replies as it deserves.
Still, I feel that its full potential hasn't been explored yet. The Clock and Level mechanics are super cool, but the abilities of the cards themselves are somewhat boring. You could say that WS is a great TCG with bad cards, if that makes any sense. The rules themselves are the best part.
I also play MtG, so there are a lot of effects that I'm accustomed to having that just don't exist in WS (to my knowledge). I want Murder, Unsummon, Green Sun's Zenith, Counterspell, Lava Spike, Reanimate, Extirpate, Thoughtseize, Wrath of God, et cetera. I know part of it is due to the relative age of each game, but the complexity and interactivity of MtG is just so, so far ahead of WS. This is without even getting into keywords and other creature abilities, too.
Nevertheless, WS is probably my second favourite TCG. Or maybe third, after Pokemon as well, but that's very close.
In short, more people should play this game, and this topic won't get as many replies as it deserves.
I actually did a post on my blog with some photos of some cards I got recently here. Don't ask how much money I spent, seriously.
For signed cards, I have the following English ones:
For the Madoka trial deck, there are also Sayaka and Kyoko PR cards. Bushiroad provided supplies to one of the shops at a convention I went to. They also had the two Fate/Zero PRs there as well if you bought that deck.
If you aren't too concerned about "hunting" cards down and want a more financially sensible way of getting them, it's better to go buy singles directly from online retailers.
For signed cards, I have the following English ones:
- Sayaka SP
- Mami SP
- Homura Trial Deck SP
For the Madoka trial deck, there are also Sayaka and Kyoko PR cards. Bushiroad provided supplies to one of the shops at a convention I went to. They also had the two Fate/Zero PRs there as well if you bought that deck.
If you aren't too concerned about "hunting" cards down and want a more financially sensible way of getting them, it's better to go buy singles directly from online retailers.
Weiss Schwarz products are packed with certain ratios. For trial decks, they are packaged boxes of six. What this means is if you buy an entire box of trial decks, you are guaranteed one signed card. Older decks like Disgaea only had foils.
The English cards have a different economy from the Japanese ones. Japanese trial deck signs generally fetch between $15 and $30 depending on the series - certainly more reasonable than $50.
Quality on the image is crap, but here's one of the foils for the Disgaea deck:
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Was tempted to spend an unreasonable amount of money on the Persona 4 sets that came out in Japan, I actually wouldn't mind playing the game but it might be quite a struggle to get some of my friends into it. Happy to hear they are starting to release stuff over here, maybe I will try and pick up the Miku starter deck when it comes out.
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Hey, thats my channel! I'm Phil!
Everyone subscribe, we're giving away a booster box of Vanguard in the next week or so I bought it for Idolmaster. A trial deck and some boosters.
Played it 2 times. Realized every single abilities does the same thing : Deal more damage. Even the Climax cards.
The abilities don't reflect the character's own ability in the series. It's like some generic ability.
As I bought a few more boosters (all within Idolmaster series), cards keep repeating and the worst thing is, they all recycle the series original artwork. I guess I wanted new illustrations and the cards felt boring. (The ones with their own illustrations are nice).
So yeah, I stopped buying because the game feels shallow even though it has very interesting progression.
Played it 2 times. Realized every single abilities does the same thing : Deal more damage. Even the Climax cards.
The abilities don't reflect the character's own ability in the series. It's like some generic ability.
As I bought a few more boosters (all within Idolmaster series), cards keep repeating and the worst thing is, they all recycle the series original artwork. I guess I wanted new illustrations and the cards felt boring. (The ones with their own illustrations are nice).
So yeah, I stopped buying because the game feels shallow even though it has very interesting progression.
RIP wallet.
I know somebody who uses water...I don't know how they dry it though
oh that's cool...also is there any way to look at former prizes no longer offered?
Aww man that sucks. Yeah, I'm looking at the list of ENG cards released on the Bushiroad website and they only have:
- Fate/Zero
- Project Diva
- Sword Art Online
- Disgaea ~Hour of Darkness~
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Everything else is in Japanese which sucks now that I know they have a Lucky Star deck too. *w*
Anybody looking to get into the game who is a fan of Bakemonogatari can pre-order the english trial deck for $14 today through crunchyroll as their daily deal. They've also got booster box pre-order on sale with the daily deal for $65 which isn't a great deal as buying singles is much cheaper but it's an option.
http://www.crunchyroll.com/store/p/...emonogatari-Trial-Deck-English-Edition-1-Deck
http://www.crunchyroll.com/store/p/...emonogatari-Trial-Deck-English-Edition-1-Deck
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I opened up a booster box of the Disgaea D2 set Take a looksie!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG-U6ZHcGQo
Take a looksie!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG-U6ZHcGQo
Love Live!!!! A great choice, I am tempted to start a LL deck but I already run 3 series so it's a tossup. I hope you enjoy the game though, I'd be glad to help with any questions you have.
I also purchased an Evangelion booster box but am only using the B/Y out of it so if anyone wants some Red (Asuka) or Green (Mari) cards, PM and we can cut a deal.
I also purchased an Evangelion booster box but am only using the B/Y out of it so if anyone wants some Red (Asuka) or Green (Mari) cards, PM and we can cut a deal.
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