Tylar's Corner - Thanksgiving Edition

[world of pein]

What drove you to reprinting naraka path instead of making a functional reprint?

Do you understand that naraka is broken?

Why are we getting so many new jirobos but no Zaku dosu or kin

[spiritomb]

Why in the fillers was there no new oboro kagari and mubi, and yet their jutsus were printed?
When can we expect more mubi kagari and oboro?

[Tylar_Bandai]

Originally Posted by optimus_archer

Still thinking about doing a rock lee spring time of youth set?

I want to! I watch that show just as fervently as I watch Shippuden and the various other animes currently on my mind.

Originally Posted by devapain((o))

I'm so glad pain is back
My question is will there be any new rinnegan support? For example a nagato?

Also will we be getting a super rare konan anytime soon?

Will there be a rasengan with a picture of the fourth using it on the masked man?

Thanks in advance!

You just got a starter deck! There will be some forthcoming, but probably not in 27.

Not anytime very soon, but we will eventually have to. She was pretty epic in her attempt to take Tobi down, after all

I believe so.

Originally Posted by TheBreen

Questions:

1) how far ahead in the future is the basic structure of the game currently detailed? Do you know mechanics and things you want to introduce, for example, in set 30? Set 35? How far ahead do you guys plan?

2) do you have any plans to release another ultra-exclusive incentive like with the Gallant Sage rainbow cards? If you did, would you consider putting some of these chase cards in Chunin/SJC/ etc prize kits?

Thank you!

1) I have general ideas out to about 30-32, however specifics don't come into play until much closer.

2) I want to do something for the 30th set, but my ideas are still in the works at the moment.

Originally Posted by galwayx

Hi tylar,

is there any progress in getting the game to europe? and btw great art on the new cards, though i am still not sure what to think about the effects

with kind regards,

There is a little bit. Nothing OP wise, but getting more cards to Europe? There is a bit of headway in that.

Originally Posted by olverus

Hi :-)

1) In which set will we see edo tensei ninjas?
2) Why there is no "shisuis eye technique" in set 26?Any special cause?
3) Which is the strongest ninja of set 27?
4) Which attributes are more realistic to edo tensei madara: "genjutsu and tree" or "tree and ninjutsu"? (ninjutsu because rinnegan..)
5) Is there a shark skin ninja card in set 27?
6) In which set will be tobi/obito with rinnegan?
7) Who is the winner card of the ninja showdown?
8) When will we get the winner promo of the showdown?

1) Don't want to say exactly yet

2) Because its a bit vague in its explanation. We currently have about 3-4 "ultimate genjutsu" abilities running around. I would prefer more explanation personally, especially due to Tobi being who he is and such.

3) Hum.... Killer Bee State 2 probably. That Haku is pretty boss though.

4) Not ruining that.

5) Not ruining that either.

6) Nope...not ruining...

7) You would have to ask texans07/Andy about that.

8) As far as I knew, it was simply a quiz type of game. Again, you need to ask Andy. He is the one who organizes the promotional gear.

Originally Posted by allanime01

Which Jinchurikki is your favorite? (Show/Manga Wise)

What was your primary reasoning to move previews to facebook? It takes away literally half the reason I visit here. :/

Can you officially confirm Set 27's release date as December 8th like it says on various sites?

When this set is released, which of the 5 new mechanics will you personally see as strongest?

What do you think about letting SJC winners get custom titles on the forums? For people that want one/want to change theirs.

What holiday movies have you/will you go see?

Hmm..... I'm a fan of the Seven Tails and Fuu for some reason.

That was not my choice. I believe Andy moved the previews in order to get more virality. I don't see why we couldn't link to a thread here for discussion, however, then do vice versa here.

I personally have December 7th.

Flashpoint.

Hard to track, possibly not worth it. I'd rather continue pushing for better prizing.

Oh sheesh, isn't the video game season enough so far? The Hobbit is for sure, but I never remember what movies I want to see until the week before when Alex and Andy start ranting and raving about something.

Originally Posted by spiritomb

When will not b dead?

Why did u create cards like that knowing they are gonna cycle, or thecards that make them usable are gonna be cycling?

I'm still waiting on that chakra disturbance errata u promised.

How do you feel about gangnam style?

Why don't we have a advanced Rulebook (preferably on paper)? One that is more descriptive than the one we have, and more organized than the one online.

Can we have a crystal style shuriken plz?

Happy Thanksgiving.

Soon.

In order to create cards. Value is intrinsic. Sets must have cards, and I must create cards that fill that set and are interesting at the current time. Plus, its great for those who pay particular attention to previews and suddenly discover that one card that was unusable is suddenly alarmingly powerful. Discovery IS one of the driving fun factors for CCGs, and I feel that by releasing a few cards this way drives that up.

Didn't promise it, I said I would check with the others.

It's a troll gone horribly, horribly wrong. Just like Bronys.

Because I need to find the time to create it. I know that rules are the weakest part of the game, and its even harder to create a CRD for a game that already exists, but its near the top of my todo list.

To go with your TP4 Guren? Its going to cycle before the jutsu, which means I would be doing what you pointed out above.

Originally Posted by olverus

1) Do you have any plans or ideas of the future card design of edo tensei ninjas?

2) Why the fourth hokage card of set 27 has no name: minato namikaze?

1) Definitely do. I have them right here next to me. Even their new designs

2) because Minato Namikaze has Name: The Fourth Hokage.

[Tylar_Bandai]

Originally Posted by matthewlow

With the new Hinata giving Growth coins again, can I hold out hope for Hokage Rocks support?

I need to get around to making this deck again for people like you, Sensei lolololol.

Truthfully? I'm glad you brought it up. It didn't occur to me, but it seems it may be time again to revisit the Mt. Rushmore of Naruto

Originally Posted by Seventh Path

1) What do you think the impact is of reprinting Naraka Path? Do you agree with the side that says its not that big a deal or the side that say a new card that just put Heretical in play would have been better?

2) Why do you seem so intent on bringing Cruz control back?

3) How've you been? I missed the last Corner so its been even longer for me than usual.

4) I have a store that would like to do locals but they don't sell product. Is that an issue? Lets say that it would probably start at 12 people joining from the polling I would do.

1) I agree with the side that says its not that big of a deal. Part of playing in a CCG is figuring out another decks weakness, then building the answer to have a more positive matchup against the gamut of decks currently available. I know I personally changed a few of my decks in the office because of that card, but its funny when it's essentially a blank card that they had to sacrifice a ninja for.

2) Because people aren't intent enough to destroy it....yet. There's a few vicious combo decks I've been hearing about (and trying).

3) Next question.

4) I don't believe it is an issue, as long as they are willing to give you the space. Heck, that may cause them to start carrying it.

Originally Posted by Kailyn Kyosuke

As was asked earlier, will we see further samurai support? I'd like to see it get some backup, instead of appearing for a short time like a filler ninja series and then vanishing.

Mifune should be more hardcore with the opponent not using jutsus. Just following what was made truth in the manga - Mifune trains samurais to cut enemy ninja's hands before they can make a single handsign. Perhaps we may see an effect for Mifune reflecting this? Or perhaps a jutsu? Maybe even a mission?

There's been quite a lot of prints of the same ninjas recently. My friend brought it to my attention that in the last 2 sets I think there have been at least 4 different Sasukes. I understand he's a main character, but will we be able to branch out a bit?

Please and thank you~

There is a bit of Samurai support incoming. I especially want to print Mifune's bodyguards (heh heh, worthless peons).

Perhaps

Sasuke and Naruto are staples in every set for one reason or another. If they aren't there, then everyone asks "why aren't they in the set?". They are the faces of the product, whether we want them to be or not.

Originally Posted by General StarFox

Can't wait 4 thanksgiving!!!!

1. Do you guys have an idea on bringing life back into the game? Numbers have decreased in events by a large percentage however there are a few consistent dedicated players trying to continue the game. How will you keep them still involved?

2. Me and my dad are planning to open a hobbie league store since we already found a place that can hold 100+ people. Could I apply to be a mejin?

3. Will I ever have a 2nd appeal or 2nd chance at the game in the future?

4. Will water ever get it's original theme back which is to take chakra?

5. What do you think of the 2nd place designing the Clash effect for Gencon?

6. Are Kimono's dead or will you give them direct or indirect help so they can hit the competition?

7. when you started on Naruto did you ask to be apart of the project or were you placed in it?

8. When someone has an idea for a card game and they have the artist, game designers and let's say around 10,000$. What steps can they take to progress? How would they get to where you guys are at, interms of being successful? I just wanted an idea of what does it take to make it that far.

9. What is the best way of going about creating a card game in your opinion? To be more specific, should a game be based off a manga, TV series or can it be created 1st than possibly have a manga after it?

1) With the sales this year, I've been hearing talks about increasing the prizing.

2) You would need to send an email to Andy regarding that. His email is doa AT bandai.com.

3) This is not a matter to discuss in public. Please PM me.

4) Its still there to some degree. I want to bring it back a bit more, but I'm busy looking for the 2nd level of it.

5) I don't think its a bad idea, however I would need everyone in the office to agree to it first.

6) There's a great deal of coin flipping effects. I enjoy seeing potion'd Rock Lee and the ladies together in the same deck, however I'm unsure if I want to lend more support to it just yet.

7) I was asked to help on the QA side.

8) First off: make a Game Design Document. This should include the depth and scope of the entire project. That way, as you are developing the game, you can refer back to it, and check to see if such an idea falls in line with your original intentions. if it doesn't, it may not be worth it. Plan everything down to the tiniest details!

This is more of an article based question. Wonder if I should write it.....

9) I personally think, in terms of a CCG, having an already established IP lends tons of strength to the product: You essentially get free marketing, possible product placement, and already know what each piece of the game should do.

Alternatively, that 3rd point is a negative. It can lock you into a game style that you don't want to have. The best combination is an IP thats vague enough to where the design directions have tons of wiggle room. The 3rd point can be alleviated with an absolutely stellar foundation of rules to the game, so making sure there's enough design space for the game is overwhelmingly important.

Originally Posted by riku7892

hi nice to see you doing a corner again i just wanted to ask a few questions

1.what interested you to reprint the combination toads again and how come you didn't include the super rare naruto n919 and the gamariki n910 for the combination

2. i like that you brought back messenger ninja and wanted to know what got you to bring it back

3.i just wanted to wish you a happy thanksgiving and hope you enjoy your time with your family

4.are you planning to get anything for black friday

5. what's your favorite card and what's your favorite artwork

1) I wanted to see if the public enjoyed the idea of starters in the future being reflective of important battles in the series. This mostly stemmed from my desire to have a Rock Lee vs. Gaara starter setup, but thats just me

2) It was a solid card and I wanted 4th Hokage CH.

3) You too.

4) I'm planning on sitting at home and reading the horrible stories about America consumerism.

Oh and going to training...

5) Favorite art is the starter Sage Mode Naruto. Favorite effect is still the original SR Sage Mode Naruto.

[Tylar_Bandai]

Originally Posted by world of pein

What drove you to reprinting naraka path instead of making a functional reprint?

Do you understand that naraka is broken?

Why are we getting so many new jirobos but no Zaku dosu or kin

It is a very powerful card and the rinnegan deck needs to stay relevant.

Its not broken, you just need to attack the decks weak points instead of going at it head on.

Art wise, we have tons of Jirobo for some reason. However, there isn't any Zaku, Dosu, or Kin being printed. No love art wise = no love card wise. However, with the increased sales, we may see a bump in budget, which means I would be able to frolic about and request more artwork!

Originally Posted by spiritomb

Why in the fillers was there no new oboro kagari and mubi, and yet their jutsus were printed?
When can we expect more mubi kagari and oboro?

What set are you referring to?

Probably never if you ask me... Why the obsession with them?