FangsFirst said:

I would so buy this in LCG format. Deckbuilding rules would need to be revised though. One of my runner decks had 8-9 copies of some rares, can you imagine having to buy nine core sets. Ouch.

mkultra said:

You wouldn't have to buy nine core sets.

Rakshasa said:

Yeah right...I didn't have to buy 3 core sets and each BP x 3 either...but I did. I have no self control. I even payed retail.

mkultra said:

Good man. Local gaming stores need people like you. Just found out that another game store in MN recently closed its doors, and to be honest ours is hanging on by the skin of our teeth and the loyalty of our customers. Just wish FFG had printed more starters, because I hate running out and asking players to wait until a reprint/restock.

It gets worse...I just got a fourth to give to a friend.

Oh man!

1)  Superheroes!  UDE's bungling of VS System has made a huge opening for a good superhero-based game.  The upcoming release of Marvel Superstars will be an epic failure.  Basing a game on DC, Marvel, or even Darkhorse Comics characters would be huge.  And, even though it's a bit of a cop-out, some of the existing games could EASILY be converted to a super-hero genre.  I did my own mock-up of super-hero game based on the Call of Cthulhu engine and it worked amazingly well.  The Story cards can be based on story-arcs in the comic universe (Secret Wars, Blackest Night, etc . . .) the icons just get adjusted to be more comic related (Terror becomes Mind Control, Investigation becomes Technology, etc . . .).  Anyway, super heroes is the way to go.

2)  Space.  I don't care if it's Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, or even Battlestar Galactica.  Some sort of science fiction license should be explored.  Heck, BSG continues to be one of the most popular shows out there.  So much so that Caprica is getting big-time ratings.  Managing spacecraft and away-teams matched up against cyborgs, aliens, and planetary invasions!?  Awesome.

3)  Lord of the Rings.  I secretly wish FFG would just buy the old Iron Crown license and take off from there.  But a new game would rock.

4)  BPRD.  I think the BPRD universe could be huge.  You get the creepy, the fantasy, the science-fiction, and the superhero mentality, all wrapped up in once license.  Tannhauser already has that feel, and could be pushed into a LCG format without the investment in a license, but I think a lot of people would like to play with Hellboy, Liz, Abe, and the rest.

So... what about World of Warcraft as an LCG? The possibility just got realistic.

Personally, I had to quit WoW TCG because of the expense, but I'd be willing to give an LCG a shot, as I'm sure legions of fans would as well.

Slipstream said:

I was wondering when someone was going to say it. I mean, FFG already *does* have a working relation with Blizzard due to the board games...

Pretty sure no one said it because they figured WoW TCG was doing well, and it is. It's no Magic, but its doing its fair profits. I think an LCG would do exceptionally well. I mentioned it earlier in the thread, but is anyone think the last ? box on the front page is an LCG? It seems to fit the core box shape...

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing them try the fireborn setting as an LCG.  The rpg had a lot of possibility, and its a shame to see that IP go to waste.

Masi said:

Dune +1

Blood Bowl +2. This could be really wonky and fun, in the vein of Privateer Press' card games. Or just re-do the board game.

40K with very original game play+1

New Sci Fi Setting +1

~all in multi-player format (at least 3).  My friend wouldn't buy the Warhmamer LCG because it wasn't designed for multi-player.

Actually, Warhammer appears to have multi-player rules come out in a later expansion. The cards are already templated for multi-player games, and although the game is currently setup for 1v1, it is pretty clear that they intend for this to be a multi-player game down the road.  And considering the design team, I do not think that this will be "tacked-on" mp rules, but rather something they have had planned from the beginning.

Locally we have "experimented" with different types of mp rules (all out attack vs. hunter/prey style of V:tes) and the game does seem to flow naturally in both of these types of environments.

JerusalemJones said:

Thanks, we shall check this out

Please no LotR LCG. I would love a scifi LCG (Battlestar Galactica -> CoC like, WH40K, Dune, TI, etc. ). Hmm WoW would also be a possibility...