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[darkpaladin109]

I would, I guess, but I think Furtuka should get it.

[Mephansteras]

Just to clarify, the engi, flight etc is for non combat purpose only?

Yes. They basically give you an automatic success for certain non-combat challenges. Those decks do tend to have combat or general cards that also work to that theme, but the keyword itself isn't used in combat.


Ok, Furtuka will get the spot. darkpaladin I'll stick you in a replacement queue in case someone needs to drop out at some point.

[Varee]

So when do we start deck building, also do i need to come up with back story too?

[Mephansteras]

So when do we start deck building, also do i need to come up with back story too?

You guys can start deck building right now.

You get:
   1 Character Deck
   1 Frame Deck
   1 Weapon Deck
   2 Augment Decks

For a total of 40 cards. Just remember that each deck is unique, so if two of you want the same thing you'll have to decide amongst yourselves who gets it.

I also suggest coordinating so that you can collectively handle any type of challenge.

As far as backstory goes, you're welcome to. I don't have all that much figured out about the various characters yet, other than their skills and gender.

Well, Lady Fortuna has one. She's a world traveling adventurer used to being off on her own in dangerous situations, so she's specifically designed around balance.

Setting-wise, you're all Elite Knights in the service of the King. Most soldiers get enchanted weapons, but there are very few of the Magitech Mechs in existence. Each one is capable of taking on entire companies of enemy soldiers single-handedly. This makes you as a group incredibly formidable, but also rather big targets.

[Furtuka]

I'm thinking of going.

Huntsmaster
Hunter
Emerald Star
Longstrider Upgrade and Hunters Hawk

You guys okay with that?

[notquitethere]

Looks good to me. I'll go:
Doctor
Hammer
Foe Cleaver
Medical Kit
Impact Armour

[flabort]

PTW. Is it alright if I waitlist/replace list?

Also, is this alright? If anyone wants some of these, of course, I'm not actually in yet, so you can have them instead.

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Emerald Knight
Dragon
Locust Dagger
Saphire Reactor Upgrade
Stealth Field

Deck abilities:
Discard 1 = 1 Work
Flight
Discard 1 = 1 Ranged Attack
Stealth

Deck:
Targeting (Ranged Attack 1, Work 1)
Spark (Magic Attack 1, Wealth 1)
Resist (Magic Defense 1, Wealth 1)
Draw Fire (Defend, Ranged Defense 1, Work 1)
Pin (Ranged Boost +1, Diplomacy 1)
Flare (Magic Attack 2, Work/Wealth 1)
Aim (Ranged Attack 2, Work 2)
Side Step (Ranged Defense 2, Work 2)
Sharpshot (Ranged Attack 3, Work 3)
Covering Fire (Melee/Ranged/Magic Defense Boost 1, Diplomacy 3)

Dodge (Range Defense 1, Work 1)
Resist (Magic Defense 1, Work 1)
Spark (Magic Attack 1, Wealth 1)
Armor (Discard 1 Damaged and Draw 1, Melee Defense 1, Diplomacy 1)
Slam (Melee Attack 1, Chain Start, Diplomacy 2)
Center Shot (Ranged Attack 1, Chain Middle - + Attack 2, Work 2)
Flame Strick (Magic Attack 1, Chain End - + Attack 3, Wealth 2)
Swooping Strike (Melee/Magic 2, Work 3)
Evasion (Melee/Ranged Defense 2, Diplomacy 2/Work 2)

Targeting (Ranged Attack 1, Work 1)
Spark (Magic Attack 1, Wealth 1)
Pin (Ranged Boost +1, Diplomacy 1)
Focus (Magic Boost +1, Diplomacy 1)
Dodge (Range Defense 1, Work 1)
Dagger Swarm (Ranged Attack 1 ALL, Work 2)
Dagger Swarm (Ranged Attack 1 ALL, Work 2)
Dagger Swarm (Ranged Attack 1 ALL, Work 2)
Shunt (Magic Defense 2, Wealth 2)
Screen of Blades (Melee/Ranged/Magic Defense 1, Diplomacy/Wealth/Work 1)
Rain of Blades (Ranged Attack 2 ALL, Diplomacy 3)

Power Surge (Draw 2 Cards)
Power Surge (Draw 2 Cards)
Power Focus (Discard Deck and Reshuffle)
Power Arc (Draw 2 Cards (ANY))
Link Enchancement (Search Discard for 1 Card, Goes in Hand)

Withdraw (Stealth - You may not attack this turn and are not a valid target until you attack, Work 1)
Withdraw (Stealth - You may not attack this turn and are not a valid target until you attack, Work 1)
Preperation (Put up to 2 Cards under this card, Discard this Card to draw all cards under it, Stays in Play)
Surprise Attack (Melee/Range Boost +2, Must be Stealthed, Diplomacy 2)
Surprise Attack (Melee/Range Boost +2, Must be Stealthed, Diplomacy 2)

[EagleV]

I'm thinking of going.

Huntsmaster
Hunter
Emerald Star
Longstrider Upgrade and Hunters Hawk

You guys okay with that?

Looks good.
Notquitethere, having both Doctor and Medical kit feels a bit like a waste of a deck ability to me. I'd go for a stealth field, I think, for even more support power and because healers tend to be high-value targets. Not that there will be conscious targeting from our enemies, but still.
Of course, I might be completely misjudging stuff, and the large amount of healing is tempting, so feel free to keep doctor/medical kit if you want

As we have sniper and support, and melee and ranged attack types, I think I'll go with tank/magic. How about:

Onyx knight, for some shiny AOE magic.
Guardian, for lots of defense, and less need for non-boost defense cards (discard 2 ability).
Hand of Destruction, to add more single-target magical to our attacks.
Defensive Field, so I can protect you guys better.
Magic Capacitors to get magic attack in overdrive. Should also work well with onyx's AOE.

[Mephansteras]

Guardian, for lots of defense, and less need for non-boost defense cards (discard 2 ability).

This made me realize that I never wrote down what the Defend ability does.

    Defend - Defend cards can be played to take an attack meant for another player yourself. When doing so, you gain 1 Defense from the Defend ability in addition to any defensive stats the card already possesses.

The Guardian is specifically designed to step in and take attacks meant for other players. This is most advantageous when the other player has no defense cards at all they can play, since they'd take a Wound instead of damage cards. Wounds are a good bit nastier, since they go directly to your hand and stick around until at least the end of the combat (medic cards can remove them). Damage cards don't show up for a bit, since they get added to your discard, and Armor cards let you get them out of your hand. It is usually better for one person to take 3 Damage than another to take 1 Wound.

[notquitethere]

Notquitethere, having both Doctor and Medical kit feels a bit like a waste of a deck ability to me. I'd go for a stealth field, I think, for even more support power and because healers tend to be high-value targets. Not that there will be conscious targeting from our enemies, but still.
Of course, I might be completely misjudging stuff, and the large amount of healing is tempting, so feel free to keep doctor/medical kit if you want

Tempting as it is to go stealthy and broaden my range of strategies, as this is a playtest, I wanted to push one particular element to a straining point by making it that I can always heal wounds. The aim is to play and enjoy the game, but also to be helpful to Meph and see if it can be broken.

[EagleV]

Notquitethere, having both Doctor and Medical kit feels a bit like a waste of a deck ability to me. I'd go for a stealth field, I think, for even more support power and because healers tend to be high-value targets. Not that there will be conscious targeting from our enemies, but still.
Of course, I might be completely misjudging stuff, and the large amount of healing is tempting, so feel free to keep doctor/medical kit if you want

Tempting as it is to go stealthy and broaden my range of strategies, as this is a playtest, I wanted to push one particular element to a straining point by making it that I can always heal wounds. The aim is to play and enjoy the game, but also to be helpful to Meph and see if it can be broken.

Ah, right, that makes sense, sorry.

[notquitethere]

Ah, right, that makes sense, sorry.

I appreciated the suggestion, nothing to apologise about.

[Varee]

Topaz knight
Centurion

Ancestral swords
Engineering kit
Etheric beacon


Well i will got for a mix role, dont know how well it will work though

[Rolepgeek]

Yep I'd like to join this when possible.

[Mephansteras]

Lots of interest in the game! If this one goes well I can see about running a 6 player version next so more people can play.

In the meantime, I'm going to be heading out on a camping trip in about 4 hours and won't really be back until next Tuesday, so if you guys have any questions you need answered to finalize your deck picks let me know.

Otherwise, we'll get the game started in earnest next week.