Invasion of Naboo Prediction Contest

(This is a Contest going on, it is on rebelbasers and I thought some of you might want to do it)

Some of you may be familiar with the previous prediction contests run by Sobejjj, DOC_NASTY, RedneckJedi and most recently Darth Joker and myself. They have always provided a place where fans of the SWTCG can predict competitively what card names will be in the set. With the release of the Invasion of Naboo (ION) expansion, by the Independent Development Committee (IDC), just around the corner it has now come time for the next instalment of this contest.

The Invasion of Naboo Prediction Contest is going to be supported with a prize for the Rebelbasers.com member who correctly guesses the most names of cards in the ION expansion. So without further ado, I give you the IDC's ION Prediction Contest!!

Invasion of Naboo Prediction Contest Rules

1. This contest will end on:
   To be Announced
2. Each Rebelbasers.com member is only allowed one entry.
3. IDC Members and those with access to a list of ION cards cannot participate in this contest. If they do they are breaking the rules of IDC and it's Charter (as well as spoiling this contest).
4. For an entry to be valid it must contain a list of 25 names (no more, no less). These names are your predictions of the names (and versions) of cards in the ION expansion.
5. You can't post an entry that is an identical list to another valid entry.
6. You can only submit one entry.
7. Your entry can't contain any spoilers that had been released before the time you posted your entry. If it does I will PM you and you can change your list by replacing the Spoiled card name with another of your choosing.
8. It will be at my (IVIaceWindu) discretion if you have posted a spoiled name or not.
9. You can modify your entry at any time within the first 24 hours of it's submission. Any modification of your entry after this 24 hour period will void your entry and automatically disqualify you from the contest, unless I have given you permission to change and/or modify your entry.
10. The Rebelbasers.com member/s who correctly guess the most names of cards in the ION expansion, from a submitted and valid entry, will receive a prize.
11. I, IVIaceWindu, can modify, make changes to, add or delete any rules in this contest at any time without question. All entry's submitted after a rule is modified, changed, added or deleted must follow the latest rules of the contest to be a valid entry and eligible for the prize.
12. By submitting your entry into this contest you are agreeing to abide by the rules and acknowledge the right of IVIaceWindu to change any aspect or rule of this contest at any time without objection.

ION Prediction Contest Spelling Rules for Valid Entries

• The card title must be exactly the same as the card name. (Example: If you predict Qui-Gon Jinn (X), and it's simply Qui-Gon Jinn or expanded to Ambassador Qui-Gon Jinn (X), it does not count as a correct prediction.)
• There are no "spelling penalties" for special characters, provided the letter equivalence is obvious. (Example: e = é, a = â and á, etc.)
• There are no "spelling penalties" for punctuation marks. They will be ignored if they're in the actual card name, and/or as a pick in the prediction contest. This includes apostrophes, commas, periods, exclamation points, etc.
• Based on the Revenge of the Sith predictions, a "spelling penalty" will be incurred when using a "0" (zero) in place of an "O" (oh) and vice-versa.
• Your predictions containing proper nouns require capitalization. If you predict millennium falcon (M) but the card is actually Millennium Falcon (M), your guess will be incorrect. However, for non-proper nouns, you will not be penalized. For example; if you predict the name Give In to your Anger and the actual card is Give in to Your Anger, you will still have a correct prediction. I will be the final judge in this matter and my ruling will be final.

Prize Support
At the moment this is yet to be advised.

Current Spoiled card names

• Aks Moe (A) (IDC Article 19 September 2008)
• Senate Repulsorpod (IDC article 19 September 2008)
• Sith Master and Apprentice (A) (IDC article 17th October 2008)
  
• Dark Rage (IDC article 17th October 2008)

Previous Contest Winners

Battle of Yavin - unduli
Jedi Guardians - Pinsther (19 Correct)
The Empire Strikes Back - Skywlkr (23 Correct)
Rogues and Scoundrels - Wraith (25 Correct)
The Phantom Menace - Wraith (16 Correct)
Return of the Jedi - metaspy (20 Correct)
Revenge of the Sith - spm107, Veauxx, N_lich (3-way tie) (14 Correct)
Fall of the Republic - Grand Admiral Shaun (8 Correct)
Scum and Villainy - Marconis Maximus (10 Correct)
Battle of Endor - tankster3 (19 Correct)
Clone Wars: Republic At War - redneckjedi2 (15 Correct)
Invasion of Naboo - ???


Just before you start submitting your entry, I just want to take this time to thank Sobejjj, DOC_NASTY, RedneckJedi and Darth Joker for building this contest and continuing it set after set. You did a great job.

PLAY, LOVE, LIVE the SWTCG!!!

Post your cards lists to here http://www.rebelbasers.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=22430&hl=

Invasion of Naboo

Which Faction Do You Choose?

Tensions are high among the organizations of the Republic. The Naboo, a normally peaceful people, have an uneasy truce with the aquatic inhabitants of their planet: the Gungans. The once-good diplomats of the Galactic Senate are being corrupted and toyed with by a mysterious puppet-master. These tensions could resolve themselves in time - if it weren't for a sudden and unexpected move by the Trade Federation: invasion!

The lines have been drawn for the five factions of the invasion. The lithe Naboo plan for guerrilla warfare. Politicians try to keep things under control from the haven of Coruscant as the Sith disorganize and disorient the forces of good from behind the scenes. The Trade Federation unleashes its waves of droids and massive warships to destroy all in its path. Caught in the middle, the Gungans just may be the deciding force in this war.

In the fifth expansion created by the Independent Development Committee (IDC), you will control the events of the Invasion of Naboo. Will you resist the invasion, fight for your freedom against the Trade Federation oppressors, or split the Galactic Senate in half with your plans for revenge? There is only one certainty: you will face new strategies and fight in whole new ways for victory!

Whether fighting on the front lines, debating in the Senate, or plotting from the shadows, the galaxy will rest on your shoulders! In this Invasion of Naboo, every supporter could tip the war for a faction: who do you support?

Preview Cards

as more cards come I will post them, and some combos also.

I am back

sorry all been vary busy, and rebelbasers has been down, it is back up, and there is a new IDC set, and more to be posted about, MORE TO COME, I have to go now.

The Trailer & Poster for Star Wars: The Clone Wars

The Trailer & Poster for Star Wars: The Clone Wars May 06, 2008

First Theatrical Trailer for Animated STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS to Premiere Exclusively Across Multiple Turner Networks Thursday, May 8 Cartoon Network, TNT, TBS, CNN, and Boomerang All to Showcase Newest Star Wars Adventure at 7:58 p.m.

Star Wars fans will get an unprecedented look at the newest intergalactic adventure on Thursday, May 8, when the world-premiere trailer for the upcoming CG-animated movie Star Wars: The Clone Wars debuts across five Turner networks simultaneously.

At 7:58 p.m. in all U.S. time zones, Cartoon Network, TNT, TBS, CNN, and Boomerang will debut an action-packed, two-minute preview of the animated adventure from creator George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation. It marks the first time a theatrical trailer has received a simultaneous, cross-network airing on Turner Networks. The trailer debuts in theaters on Friday, May 9, along with the first poster for the movie. The poster is available for pre-order exclusively at StarWarsShop. Check it out here.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars opens in movie theaters Aug. 15.

"By combining the power of the Turner Networks and the power of the Force, we're able to create a fantastic event for Star Wars fans of all ages," said Howard Roffman, vice president of Lucasfilm Ltd. "We're incredibly proud of The Clone Wars, and eager to be able to showcase it for the first time in such an exciting way."

The newest tale of adventure, intrigue and excitement in a galaxy far, far away combines the legendary storytelling of Lucasfilm and the Star Wars Saga with a signature animation style from Lucasfilm Animation.

On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villains -- led by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous -- are poised to rule the galaxy. Stakes are high, and the fate of the Star Wars universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights. Their exploits lead to the action-packed battles and astonishing new revelations that fill Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

The theatrical release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars tells an all-new story that leads directly in to this fall's premiere of a weekly, animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series on Cartoon Network, followed by airings on TNT.

From StarWars.com

http://www.starwars.com/theclonewars/news/news20080506.html

Rebel Radio

"Ketricel" from Rebelbasers.com is calling upon TCG players to help grow the online Star Wars Trading Card Game. Read the whole article from Ketricel at The Force.net. "First of all I would like to think everyone for downloading and listening to our podcast. It really means a lot to the entire cast that you guys take the time out of your busy schedules to list to our show. Don't forget to rate us on ITunes if you get the chance."

Rebelbasers Rebel Radio

KEEP SWTCG ALIVE!

IDC Article - Rebel Radio

Rebelbasers article New Forums Up and Running

The Force.net article Star Wars Trading Card Game

Skirmish at the Great Pit of Carkoon

Skirmish at the Great Pit of Carkoon is the Fifth round of the Ultimate Star Wars Dream Card Competition where participants will pit their ideas against each other to discover who is the Ultimate Star Wars Dream Card Maker!

The Dream Card contest follows a similar format to two of the best DCC's Rebelbasers.com has hosted; Cyber's DCC and the DCCR. The USWDCC will have a new theme each week to inspire participants to make their best dream cards.

Judged by both Grand Moff Nicodemus Fett and Eagle's Nest (Both IDC members), the USWDCC should highlight the real card creation talent here at RB.com!

Head over and participate in the first round, Skirmish at the Great Pit of Carkoon!

PS Grand Moff Nicodemus Fett gave me permission to advertise this DCC on this Blog!

PPS look to the left for Current Scoreboard

Reminder: SWTCG is not Yu-Gi-Oh (IDC RAW)

When the IDC developed this set, it is clear that they turned off many, if not all, of the safeties in card development. Where as most ideas I have had are the same as what the IDC has implemented in this set, there are many other ideas active in this set that I think are a bad idea.First, and foremost, is an apparent move towards the Yu-Gi-Oh philosophy of no holds barred. While much of the set retains a good sturdy semblance of decorum, several cards show a total disregard towards safety. As I pointed out in another post, the Gunships of old are no longer playable because the safeties were turned off on two of the new Gunships, one which shouldn't have even been a Gunship. Next, I understand how the last two major limited subtypes the IDC worked on (Wookiees and Ewoks) didn't fare so well, but with Gladiators, it seems a little heavy. First and foremost is the inclusion of Double Strike. Multiple Attacks are Going to Kill the MetaDouble Strike is a HUGE ability. This ability not only doubles your unit's power, but it allows you to apply its power to two different units. Every card you have put this on, seems to have completely disregarded the cost/value ratio (though there's only 2 units I'm concerned with at the moment). It's like you take a card like Droid Tri-Fighter and just tack on Double Strike without consideration of the ability's 1 stat point cost, or the fact that it doubles the power and flexibility of that power. So Droid Tri-Fighter would now be 5 build, 50 speed, 8 power, 4 health, Critical Hit 1, and split the damage between two units. When instead, the use of Double Strike should look like this if added to Droid Tri-Fighter: 5 build, 50 speed, 2 power, 4 health, Critical Hit 1, Double Strike, or: 5 build, 50 speed, 3 power, 3 health, Critical Hit 1, Double Strike. I could deal with how it was applied to the Starfighter and to Mace Windu's Lightsaber, but now we have a Gunship and 1 all too scary Gladiator with it. Let's look at the Gladiator in a Gladiator theme deck:Flalios: 6 build, 30 speed, 5 power, 5 health, Critical Hit 2, Fury 2, Double Strike, Parry 1, When the roll for build points is made, remove 2 damage from one of your Gladiators (Likely Flalios).So every time Flalios strikes, he strikes with up to 14 power and Critical Hit 2 x2 for a total possible damage of 18 and an almost guaranteed damage of 11, all for just 6 build. Double Strike doubles the effectiveness of every Equipment, Mission, Location, and Battle card that grants an ability except Accuracy. Yes, he's slow, yes, he's a target, but with an intercepting unit in the arena and the remove 2 damage ability, you'll be using him for a while. This guy is a tank buster. Heck, he's a bunker buster. He can destroy even the most fortified Jedi in a single round. Apply Enraged Charge to him and his attack now looks like: 30 power and Critical Hit 8 x2. That's a total potential damage of 46 between 2 units for 6 build and 2 Force! That's an average damage of 15.5 for each of the two units! (And will pretty much always get a hit unless fate is conspiring against you.) Add to this the fact that power has a greater benefit to the DS than to LS. General Grievous (E). Just for having 4 Equipment, he has 30 power that he can split between 5 different units, and it doesn't cost him a thing! Yes he's a target, but since when can DS not defend a Character? Now, let's add 4 very cheap E-11 Carbines: 13 build, 40 speed, 70 power, 6 health. Thats 14 power against each unit he attacks. If the unit he's attacking has no armor, shields, or prevention, that's an average of 7 damage per unit, 5 times a round, all for just 13 build. Once again add to it that power has a greater benefit to the DS than the LS.More Bad CardsNow, I think you all were meaning to test the bounds of these cards with my advice to "try to break it and see what happens". Sorry, but that advice applied only to Equipment, because you were having a hard time finding its boundaries. Double Strike is not that hard to know what it's boundaries are. It's doubling your unit's power and making its attacks flexible. As for the rest, I'm not sure what boundaries you were trying to test.Now much of the stuff that people say is overpowered I defend, because those cards help bring back old units and even units that have never been used. But there are still more units in this set that are far too powerful. jury is out on Darth Sidious (J). I think it's a tad on the noobish sode, but we'll see if it makes DS units too powerful. Derelict Battleground gives way too much boost to Separatists. I might have held my tongue at +3 power, but +4 is definitely overboard.Starfighter Modifications. You all were doing so good with Equipment and making it compete well with pilots, boosting pilots. I was commending it. Instead of completely smashing this card with its massive bonuses, I think you should have worked towards making the existing vehicle packages less expensive. Besides that, this card is dangerous and gives too much boost to an already inflated LS Space arena. Tyranus's Fury. Again, this card is 1 step too far. I would have held my words had it done 3 damage instead of 4, or else cost 6 Force instead of 4. In fact, its existence makes Force Lightning obsolete, which I don't like, because that's a good card. Artillery Cannon is far too powerful. It was designed after Planetary Ion Cannon, but it goes beyond it. Again, power is more effective for DS, so there was no reason to go beyond it. A Call for a Public Embargo There are some really great cards in this set. But I think you have produced the exact reverse of what all previous sets have done. The cards that suck are the ones that are too powerful. A mistake I've always found to be made by noobs, not experienced card designers. Thankfully, most of the cards are good.Regardless of whether the IDC bans them or not, here is a list of cards I recommend get ignored (That is, that they should not be used, simply on principle, based on damage to the meta and to past cards):
Artillery Cannon
Derelict Battleground
Enraged Charge
Flalios (A)
General Grievous (E)
Assault Gunship
Republic Gunship Squadron
Starfighter Modifications
Tyranus's Fury
We'll see how Mace Windu's Lightsaber (A) turns out.Still a Good SetNow, just because I recommend a public embargo on those cards, doesn't mean the rest of the set is somehow noobish mistakes as well. Their not. In fact, there are a lot of masterful ideas in this set that I look forward to testing out. But these cards are going to dominate the meta and some make older cards forever obsolete that shouldn't be made obsolete.

by Corjay

Farewell to the Old Gunships FOREVER (IDC RAW)

Alright, there are two cards which I think defeated the goal of trying to revive older cards: The Assault Gunship (AG) pretty much supplants the Republic Attack Gunship (RAG), which I was hoping to be able to play again. Not that I don't like AG, but it would have been nice to WANT to to play RAG. This card defeats the purpose of Republic Command Gunship (RCG), which was clearly originally meant to make the older Gunships playable again, but with AG, who would want to? Republic Gunship Squadron (RGS) is WAYYY undercosted. Nice to have, but pretty much dominating for its cost. Once again, it defeats the reason for the RCG, and RCG just ends up compounding the effectiveness of RGS. Who would want to play Republic LAAT/i Gunship when you have RGS? If this didn't have the Gunship subtype, it might not have been so bad (or is that good? See, now you have me confused).I like these cards, but because of them, I'll never be able to play any of the older Gunships ever again without playing a draft game.At least I still have my Walkers. Oh, wait, those are supplanted by these gunships, too! At least THAT doesn't have to be permanent if we're given some better synergy for them in the future. I was really looking forward to being able to play the old Gunships and Walkers, but now it doesn't look like I'll have that privilege without sacrificing better cards or playing in the rare draft. For being the most exciting set for me, due to this issue, it's now the most disappointing for having raised my hopes and dashed them.

by Corjay

RAW IS OUT

EDITED

FIRST OFF GRATE JOB MEN/WOMEN IF THE IDC

For an IDC article about it click here

for the sets Main page go here

my thoughts, some cards that are OP (over powered)
Anakin Skywalker (Q) way to good for 6 build maybe at 7 obuild, shuilds and parry ? that is just a little to much for me maybe Parry 1 or only 1+ power, or one less power or health

General Grievous (E) see below

cards that MIGHT end up being restricted

General Grievous (E) way to powerful with 4 things on him he will have about 14+ power and can attack 4 times ?? way OP

wicked awesome cards that are sweet and maybe a little OP

Commerce Guild Droid Line with 4 of these your droids will have 8+ heath SWEET
General Grievous (F) not being able to prevent damage NICE
Ilum Temple Nice just nice
Aayla Secura (C) way good abilities for 5 build
Geonosian Starfighter Swarm I just like it =D
Kenobi's Clone Army (A) Jedi subtype SWEET
Separatist Starfighter Squadron dang sweet ability
Republic Command Gunship sweet abilities
Ki-Adi-Mundi (C)

Battle for Naboo

So I have been sick and busy (mainly busy), for the last 2 months and so here are 2 new preview cards for the Battle of Naboo (BofN) set. (Thanks to Mannof for making the card image's)




















First we have Anakin's N-1 Starfighter the starfighter that destroyed the Droid Control Ship, that the Trade Federation used on Naboo, he saved the entire Gungan grand army, and the world of naboo.





















Now we come to the Droid Control Ship this card shows the might of the Trade Federation, it will be a key in new Trade federation decks and gives a big bonus for your droid's


Enjoy

PS my DDC is starting up again