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DarkNecrid · Sep 15, 2006, 11:10 PM // 23:10

Thats right folks. Six months ago I came up with the idea to meld Guild Wars and a Trading Card Game together, and 3(?) months ago I posted on here.

Well there wasn't much interest mostly due to it not being finished or near completion. Well...

Now it is.

I unveil to all of you:
Guild Wars: The Unofficial Trading Card Game
NOTE:
I am not affiliated or in anyway related to ArenaNet and/or NCSoft. I am doing this for fun and will not accept any form of profit, even through donations. This project is not sanctioned by ArenaNet, but I do have permission to work on it by them. All Art used in the cards is copyright ArenaNet and NCSoft and I DID NOT make any of it. The "template" used to create the cards is the Magic the Gathering template which is copyright Wizards of the Coast, however this template will not show up in Apprentice making it a moot point.

What is it?
Guild Wars: The Unofficial TCG (abreviated GW: TCG from now on) is a project I am doing for fun. I am not trying to get rich quick (yeah right) off of this at all. Rather, it's just something for me to do and hopefully entertain at least 1-2 people. :P

How are you doing it?
I am using a program called Magic Set Editor 2. It allows the exportation of the cards into a pretty good card program known as Apprentice.

What are the plans for the TCG?
Now that the first set is done and ready for playing, I really want to get Set 2 and 3 done by Christmas of this year, then begin exporting the program to OCTGN for a better interface, and best of all, in-game images.

Card Types?
There are many card types!

Energy Cards: These are used to pay for Skill Cards, and many other types of cards too. Very useful, though the stronger ones may have a cost!

Character Cards: These have no cost, and are needed for other cards to work. (upgrades, skills, some quests...) These are people who want to be heroes but aren't good enough yet. Your Warrior, ranger, etc.

Hero/Villain Cards (Set 2 only) These require a payment of 1-3 Character Card(s) to summon. A Hero or Villain is someone very strong and good or evil and may encompass heroes like Cynn or villains like Shiro...

Environment Cards: An Environment Card changes the rules or stats of Characters on BOTH sides of the field. There may only be 1 Environment Card in play at once though.

Upgrade Cards: These are your runes, equipment, and scrolls. Some have requirements or costs to be used but can make your characters very strong.

Quest Cards: These are action cards in a way. You pay a cost and you get a benefit.

Skill Cards: These are very useful cards. You will need these to win for sure. Each is divided into a class and you need a Character of that class to use a Skill. Each has a cost (usually) with some having Charge or Recharge Times which affect how long you have to wait before the skill works, or how long before a skill of the same name can be used again by you.

Guild Cards: (set 2 only) Once you choose a Guild Hall (which has a symbol on it) it changes all your Characters to that Guild Allegiance. You can only have 1 Guild Hall on the field at once. Each Guild also has specific cards specifc to it which you can only use if you have that Guild Hall in play.

Alliance Cards: (set 2 only) Includes Kurzicks or Luxons. Each gives your side different boosts and have their own cards for improving Characters of their Allegiance.

Rules?
The Rules are complete and can be found at my site along with the current card banlist. (yes it's freewebs...another thing that will change with money: site.)

www.freewebs.com/gwtcg
(links to forums are there too)

Pictures of the Cards? (Includes all 900 of them)
http://files.filefront.com/Guild_War.../fileinfo.html

That contains all the complete Character Cards, Warrior Skill Cards, and Ranger Skill Cards, Monk Skill Cards, Mesmer Skill Cards, Quest Cards, Energy Cards, and Environment Cards. Right now I am starting on the Elementalist.

Current Story:
Prologue: Trials of a Hero
A dark force has risen in the lands of Guild Wars...Tyria and Cantha alike swept under this mighty power.

The force and energy was so strong not even the Tyrian Gods themselves could reverse it.

Everything in the world that was bound in importance became a card. And from that card came mighty powers. Indeed, the very people who sought to become heroes, their equipment and knowledge, and journeys became cards.

Even the very energy used to use your mighty powers has been turned into cards.

The gods however did have enough time to save many of the people in Tyria and Cantha. These people they called "Duelists", and it was their duty to assemble a "Library" of cards so they could play against the dark forces and eventually save the world.

However, the dark mysterious force rose and said that first these heroes must pass a series of trials before he would consider them strong enough to face him.

"You must become strong enough to defeat your fellow man in combat, only then can you save this world."

NOTE: Tournaments and their outcome will affect the changing storyline too!

Guild Wars: The Unofficial TCG Program Terms of Service:
By playing this program you acknowledge that you understand the following:
-I am not affiliated nor am recieving help from ArenaNet nor NCSoft in this fan project.
-All art used on the cards are either from Wizards of the Coast, or ArenaNet, however neither will display in Apprentice (for now).
-You will be respectful at all times in a duel. If you aren't, I can't ban you from the game (the forums, I can however), and not many people will want to play with you.
-I am not doing this for a profit, and will not accept any form of donation.

Tournament Rules:
-Unless stated otherwise, all tournaments adhere to the standard rules of play (starting Life, etc).
-In the case of prizes, if there is an age restriction you may not be able to claim a prize, and will be instead offered an in-game Guild Wars prize (in the form of money, etc) if possible.
-Some prizes if offered may require a mailing address if offered to you. If you deny to give it, you may be offered an in-game prize.
-You will be respectful in the tournaments. If you are not, you will be Disqualified, and may be exempt from participating in any more tournaments.
-You are required to either log a match, or have a judge spectate your match otherwise your match will not count. "

Speaking of Tournaments:
There will be many tournaments, with many different rules! Some will have TCG type prizes, others in-game (Guild Wars) prizes, and maybe a couple of cash prizes (small though)!

Current Stats:
Total Cards: 900
Colors with the Most Cards: Black and Green
Total Sets: 1
Decks Included with the Initial Download: 41
Backgrounds Included with the Initial Download: 1

Download Link:
Apprentice w/ GWTCG cards:
New Download Link: Download normal apprentice: http://www.magic-league.com/download/Apprentice.exe

and then download this file:
Overwrite all the files in normal apprentice with the files in this .zip:
http://files.filefront.com/Guild_War.../fileinfo.html

NOTE: If that does not work try this:
http://files.filefront.com/Guild_War.../fileinfo.html

Just put it on your desktop. If that doesnt work, make a folder called Guild Wars TCG on your desktop and put all the files inside the folder inside the .rar into the folder you create.

NOTE #2: If you get a Silver error do this:
Some people seem to have this error. It can be solved by going through the following:

* 'Options'...
* 'Preferences'...
* 'Theme'-tab...
* 'Change Theme'...
* Now select a theme and...
* restart apprentice.

Images: http://files.filefront.com/Guild_War.../fileinfo.html

Starter Tips:
*When you first load Apprentice make sure to check out the interface, try right clicking in different spots, load a Starter Deck and see how everything works.
*Make sure you know how the Deck Editor works, and maybe check out the menus for handy Shortcuts.
*Go to Options > Set Name and choose your username.
*Run a starter deck and learn how it works. Use a Starter Deck for your first couple of matches, or until you know the rules pretty well.
*When you do play, keep similar type cards near each other. So its easier to keep track of things.
*To keep track of Health add counters to a card when they take damage, and remove them when they are healed.
*Health Regen and Degen cancels each other out. If a card currently has +6 and get inflicted with -2 then they have +4.
*How to read energy types:
R = Fire
G = Nature
B = Dark
W = Light
U = Water

Additional Things:
Website: www.freewebs.com/gwtcg
Forums: http://gwtcg.proboards103.com/index.cgi

I would recommend you sign up for the forums as I will check there the most often. You can ask questions and the like here too, however if you are looking for opponents or the like signing up for the forums is a great idea.

What Now Homie · Sep 16, 2006, 12:06 PM // 12:06

Hehe, I saw this thread at Gamefaqs

Looks really cool, I'll have to try it once it's released

Meta Physical · Sep 16, 2006, 01:35 PM // 13:35

Sweet - I'll definitely get in on this.

I'm a huge fan of M:TG and GW, so this should be great!

I'll BETA test, if need be.

-Meta

DarkNecrid · Sep 16, 2006, 08:09 PM // 20:09

Thanks WNH, and Meta feel free to. The Beta will be open to all who want to play!

I am in some current need of help with Events that have happend in the game.

(C+P's)
I need Events in GW History. Events are special BIG THINGS (so not like...Double Fame...) that have occured in the game that would be good in card form.

Please try to follow the following format:
Name - Description of Event (what happend. Doesn't have to be big. Just major things that happend.)

Here's what I got so far:
*Guild Wars Factions PvP Preview - Assassin and Ritualist were stronger then they were now. (right? I only played Assassin during this >_>; )
*Dragon Festival - Don't know an actual card effect yet thinking of some right now.

Here's things I need touched on:
*I heard something about an event of Gwen spawning and making lots of fire in the GW Alpha? Could someone explain this a bit further if they can..as in what happend?
*What were the major changes or differences during the GW Alpha if at all possible? I heard something about Skill Keychains which let you use other class skills. I am definately adding those if that is true.
*The Holiday events. I was taking a break during GW for all of them (and missed the Halloween one :<) and would like to know what happend. Stuff like the Mad King or whatever his name was during Halloween and what they did.
*Any other events you can think of.

NOTE: This is a chance for you to get credit in helping in the making of the game. All you need is knowledge of the game tbh. Knowledge I clearly missed out on.

Any help would be appreciated!

Midnight08 · Sep 16, 2006, 11:55 PM // 23:55

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Category:Special_events

Midnight08 · Sep 16, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Gwen

**Marty Silverblade** · Sep 17, 2006, 12:15 AM // 00:15

Wow. I can't wait. Seriously, this sounds like it's gonna be good.

DarkNecrid · Sep 17, 2006, 12:30 AM // 00:30

Thanks Midnight.

I hope it will be Marty

Addone_Abaddon · Sep 17, 2006, 02:01 AM // 02:01

Omfg How About Guild Wars Top Trump Cards!!!!

DarkNecrid · Sep 20, 2006, 12:09 AM // 00:09

Just some questions I've recieved and some straight up answers:
Q: Is it free?
A: Yes.

Q: Do I get all cards from the start or must I earn them?
A: You get everything from the start so everyone has a fair chance.

Q: Are you related to the Guild Wars team / working with them on this in any way?
A: Nope. It's just me.

Q: Will you add any cards that are not in the Guild Wars mythos?
A: While most of them will stay inside the mythos, there is a change to how Energy works to make it fitting, but everything will relate in one way or the other.

Q: When do you planned to have it released?
A: In about 1-2 months, I hope.

Q: Can I beta test?
A: Beta testing is open to all who want to. When it is ready.

Q: ZOMG ANET WIL SUE U (yes I actually got this)
A: No, they gave me permission

Q: Will you accept donations?
A: Nope.

LightningHell · Oct 02, 2006, 04:54 AM // 04:54

<3 <3 <3 <3

How could I have missed this thread?

Juhanah · Oct 02, 2006, 06:58 AM // 06:58

Quote:

I heard something about Skill Keychains which let you use other class skills. I am definately adding those if that is true.

In the very first preview, E3 For Everyone, we could find some kind of skill gems that dropped from bosses and were sold in the town of Kyhlo (Ascalon). When used, you could use a 9th skill from any profession for 12 or 24 hours. After the time limit you had to use an item sold at merchant to reactivate it.

Similar thing named skill charms were in the first WPE. You could buy skill charms from skill charm and exotic skill charm vendor in Lion's Arch. You had to buy an additional item to use it if i remember. It also lasted for 12 or 24 hours and had to be reactivated after the limit. Skill charm vendor were selling charms for your professions while exotic one was selling certain skills from other professions. Although i really don't remember if skill charms gave you a 9th skill slot like the previous gems.

If my memory is good, the skill charms weren't in the second WPE anymore. And soon after we saw Elite skills first apparition.

DarkNecrid · Oct 04, 2006, 12:15 PM // 12:15

Ah I see, thanks for the info. (Kyhlo is such a better name then Ascalon >_>)

At any rate, the following updates have taken place before I last posted here:
*Character Cards now have 50 Health so they don't die as fast.
*Skill Cards now have adjusted Energy Costs. Things that cost 4X now cost 1X, etc. (more Magic-like, less Guild Wars-like, but easier to manage in the long run)
*Monk Skills are being worked on.
*Recharge Times have been dropped to make the matches faster.

LightningHell · Oct 04, 2006, 12:50 PM // 12:50

I think a type for the equivalent of Magic: the Gathering's Sorceries/Instants could work for Morale Boosts, etc. Of course, you could make a holding mechanic that does that...

Titan Chrae · Oct 04, 2006, 02:23 PM // 14:23

Cool fan project. I bookmarked your site and will keep an eye on it.

DarkNecrid · Oct 04, 2006, 08:47 PM // 20:47

Thanks Titan.

As for you LH, Morale Boosts will not be implemented into the TCG at this point and time. Maybe with another set in the future?

LightningHell · Oct 05, 2006, 01:54 AM // 01:54

Perfectly fine. I can see the complications, as a MtG player.

DarkNecrid · Oct 05, 2006, 09:08 PM // 21:08

Well, it's not that its complicated by any means, I just have 3 objectives right now in this TCG:
*Get it done.
*Don't make it overly complicated.
*Stick to Guild Wars.

The only part is #2. As it is right now, there is already a lot of stuff to manage, Charge Times, Enchantments, Hexes, durations, Energy, graveyards, hands, etc.

I'm not ruling it out, just maybe at a later time, say Set 2 or Set 3.

Normire Darkwind · Oct 05, 2006, 10:04 PM // 22:04

Hey man awsome card game ya got here. I was looking at the cards and I noticed you used coin flips. This is ok but I think dice rolls would work here as well. I don't know, if it were me I'd go with dice rolls as opposed to coin tosses. My cousin and I have developed a few card games and a table top strategy RPG. Unfortunately we havn't finished any of them completely yet. The table top game is extremely close to finished. Just a few rules and bugs to work out and if we get that done then it's time to show it off to companies and see if we can get it produced and distributed and all that good stuff. But hey if you need any help with anything let me know.

Also perhaps you could talk with Arena Net and get this game actually produced and distributed in stores. I know I would buy it. I don't really like having to print off a ton of cards to play a game. Anyway just an idea. I know I would talk to A-Net if I were in your shoes right now about getting it physically produced and on store shelves. Obvioiusly they would get the biggest cut of the deal. Anywho....keep up the good work man!

DarkNecrid · Oct 05, 2006, 11:08 PM // 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Normire Darkwind

Hey man awsome card game ya got here. I was looking at the cards and I noticed you used coin flips. This is ok but I think dice rolls would work here as well. I don't know, if it were me I'd go with dice rolls as opposed to coin tosses. My cousin and I have developed a few card games and a table top strategy RPG. Unfortunately we havn't finished any of them completely yet. The table top game is extremely close to finished. Just a few rules and bugs to work out and if we get that done then it's time to show it off to companies and see if we can get it produced and distributed and all that good stuff. But hey if you need any help with anything let me know.

Also perhaps you could talk with Arena Net and get this game actually produced and distributed in stores. I know I would buy it. I don't really like having to print off a ton of cards to play a game. Anyway just an idea. I know I would talk to A-Net if I were in your shoes right now about getting it physically produced and on store shelves. Obvioiusly they would get the biggest cut of the deal. Anywho....keep up the good work man!

For your first paragraph:
I disagree.

Let me explain:
A dice roll is a fixed number in Apprentice of 1-6. (a typical die) It is impossible to do a base percentage roll like say 25%, 50%, 75%, like Guild Wars does through a die. With a coin which only has 2 outcomes it is easier to do an outcome. For instance, a ~75% chance to block would be flipping a coin 4 times and if any 1 of them is Heads then it is blocked.

You can not do that with a dice roll.

For your second paragraph:
You do not need to print ANYTHING off. I can't stress this enough. It's packaged in an online TCG client called Apprentice. Also, ArenaNet could offer to distribute this as an online game, but it's highly doubtful as this is just a fan project...

UPDATE:
*Monk Skill Cards are now done. There are now 433 complete Guild Wars TCG cards, I expect there to be a total of ~1000 in the beta. ^_^

UPDATE #2 (post more guys D: ):
-Energy Cards and Environments are complete. There are 11 Energy Cards (10 basic, 1 advanced), and 6 Environment Cards (all basic). Set 2 will add a lot more of each I hope, but for now these will do. For those keeping track that means I have to do the following:
*Mesmer Skills
*Assassin Skills
*Ritualist Skills
*Elementalist Skills
*Upgrades
Then it is done.

Picture of Gwen's very own quest card:
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4324/sfuryvk2.jpg