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[Alexfrog]

Tyrells are really all over this Knights theme arent they.

 

Because of that, the little Tyrell knight from Taking the Black is definitely going to be key.

[14Shirt]

Hodor!

[Libor]

Really 36 cards spoiled at the same time, from chapter packs that FFG did not announced yet? I don´t like this massive release of spoilers almost half year before some cards will be available. It kills the excitement and hunger in me for every FFG preview.  I´m sorry, but this should never happen...

[Barnie25]

Really 36 cards spoiled at the same time, from chapter packs that FFG did not announced yet? I don´t like this massive release of spoilers almost half year before some cards will be available. It kills the excitement and hunger in me for every FFG preview.  I´m sorry, but this should never happen...

To me this is a testament to the fact that the chapter pack structure isn't all that great. Why not just release every cycle as a set, would be better for distribution, would make the game more appealing in both competitive and deck building sense.

The fact that we have these spoiled cards but the first chapter isn't even out is quite sad and slightly discouraging to be honest.

[istaril]

Really 36 cards spoiled at the same time, from chapter packs that FFG did not announced yet? I don´t like this massive release of spoilers almost half year before some cards will be available. It kills the excitement and hunger in me for every FFG preview.  I´m sorry, but this should never happen...

 

I agree, actually - and I think you'll find most of us do, but once they were out there, I felt obliged to disseminate them. I think this was unintentional, as it's not consistent with FFG's marketing to date. Presumably, this is one of the many perils of working with a new (?) distributor, and there are some kinks to iron out. 

 

As for why not release every cycle as one set - I suspect it's a matter of cost (and droughts between packs). A lot of people are more likely to bear the expense of 15$/mo than 90$/6 mo, and small instalments are more likely to result in a 'living' meta than big chunks (which may take longer to 'settle', but there'd be a more stagnant period in between releases)

[Azeltir]

I too would rather the spoilers weren't out, but given that they are I'm glad I know of them.

[JoeFromCincinnati]

I agree, actually - and I think you'll find most of us do, but once they were out there, I felt obliged to disseminate them. I think this was unintentional, as it's not consistent with FFG's marketing to date. Presumably, this is one of the many perils of working with a new (?) distributor, and there are some kinks to iron out. 

 

As for why not release every cycle as one set - I suspect it's a matter of cost (and droughts between packs). A lot of people are more likely to bear the expense of 15$/mo than 90$/6 mo, and small instalments are more likely to result in a 'living' meta than big chunks (which may take longer to 'settle', but there'd be a more stagnant period in between releases)

 

I agree on the reason for the chapter pack cycle.

 

If anyone has ever been part of a long cycle release schedule for an LCG, it apparently gets really boring. My group of players basically quit a game called Versus because the expansions are once every 6 months. So, the meta has been solved (according to them, I don't play the game) and it is incredibly boring. they may pick it back up once the first expansion comes around, but the point is the enthusiasm for the game is completely gone.

 

I would hate to see that happen to GoT, which is why I don't mind the chapter pack release schedule.

 

I do, however, hate the teaser format. That whole fan of cards where you can only read the top half or the right side of the text. It's really stupid. I wish they would just release the cards at a consistent rate and show the entire card. It does me no good to know that Night's Watch will have a weapon coming out in a few months of which I know nothing. Just save the previews for when you actually have something to preview.

 

I personally don't mind the spoilers. I think it's nice to see confirmation that FFG is actually building towards something before you waste hours testing and theorizing about a deck type. I mean, I've spent hours talking to friends about the possibility of a knight Tyrell deck, and that was based solely on the hedge knight and tourney for the king. It is nice to see that they are actually planning on supporting it, instead of just throwing out cards with no support then shrugging their shoulders as the fan base eagerly waits for that theme to be fleshed out (kind of like what I suspect they are doing with Targ attachments).

 

It does kind of bum me out when the cards are spoiled and they are not what I'm looking for for my deck, like the Night's Watch spoilers so far, but that's not the end of the world. I think they are fun to look forward to the cards we are going to get in the future, even if we happen to know what they do.

[ScionMattly]

To me this is a testament to the fact that the chapter pack structure isn't all that great. Why not just release every cycle as a set, would be better for distribution, would make the game more appealing in both competitive and deck building sense.

The fact that we have these spoiled cards but the first chapter isn't even out is quite sad and slightly discouraging to be honest.

 

After watching the community flip its gourd over waiting 2 months for new cards, I do not, in any way, endorse the idea of six month waits between chapter packs.

[ScionMattly]

Also, I hate the teaser format too, but mostly because we know just about every Tyrell card from the last five chapter packs, and -one- Targ card. Jesus guys, maybe spread it around a little.

[KruppSteel]

What does everyone think of the Tyrell Army? Seems like it would be easy enough to possess the strongest character considering all the options to boost your own strength. Its great to finally have a (conditional) Stealth character in Tyrell, imo.

[Rivarama]

What does everyone think of the Tyrell Army? Seems like it would be easy enough to possess the strongest character considering all the options to boost your own strength. Its great to finally have a (conditional) Stealth character in Tyrell, imo.

I like it because of all available str boosts for tyrell, but Bara is going to make a better use out of it with Bob.

Redwyne twins art is missing a lady: are we going to get another version of Margaery?

[KruppSteel]

I like it because of all available str boosts for tyrell, but Bara is going to make a better use out of it with Bob.

Redwyne twins art is missing a lady: are we going to get another version of Margaery?

I don't know what the flavor text says on the brothers, but it looks like it might be referring to them trying to claim the hand of Sansa or another lady? Who knows, maybe we'll see a neutral Lady of importance.

[JoeFromCincinnati]

I don't know what the flavor text says on the brothers, but it looks like it might be referring to them trying to claim the hand of Sansa or another lady? Who knows, maybe we'll see a neutral Lady of importance.

 

Well, in the books, they were both fighting over Margaery (which ended up getting their asses arrested).

 

So it's probably about Margaery.

[NikolaP]

So, Hodor with POW icon, again? Did I miss chapter from the books where he is a master politician?

[RobbyStark]

the artwork is phenomenal. Splasena kobyla so shiny.

 

i like hodor.

 

rodrick rewards overextending military characters which is something starks like to do.

 

with the direwolf ally starks finally have something to do with the high strenght of the pups

[Rivarama]

So, Hodor with POW icon, again? Did I miss chapter from the books where he is a master politician?

Hodor is just a brutal instrument of Winterfell politics!

[ojimijam]

The fact we dont know what politics Hodor is playing is a testament to his political will and ability, he deserves an intrigue icon as well but FFG decided that they should at least try and balance him.

 

Seriously though I love where they are going with this cycle, lots of cool interconnected cards, 2 card combos and a chunk of unique characters. 

[scantrell24]

All spoilers are added to the Google sheet now. We have 52 of the remaining 100 cards in the cycle fully spoiled. We know all of the Tyrell cards, and all but one Stark card.

[ShaggyMarco]

From a Nedly perspective:

 

I'm annoyed that Syrio Forel is neutral again. At what point is he anything but a Stark character in the books? Nonloyal, sure, but he should have never been neutral.

[Rivarama]

From a Nedly perspective:

I'm annoyed that Syrio Forel is neutral again. At what point is he anything but a Stark character in the books? Nonloyal, sure, but he should have never been neutral.

Of course he is neutral as he is a Bravoos dancing master for hire!