#38235
WotC II - Decision #3: Simple, In Theory
"There is one possibility, but I cannot guarantee its success. We could attempt to find some humpback whales."
"You just said there aren't any, except on Earth of the past."
"Yes Doctor, that's exactly what I said."
"Well, in that case... Now wait just a damn minute!" - Spock & McCoy
The people have spoken (twice, actually), and the concept for this year's WoTC card has been selected:
Concept #7: The "B" Side
An alternative strategy to Jake Sisko (Reporter Behind the Lines) for a Terok Nor deck.
So, it looks like we'll be spending a lot of time with the icon over the next few weeks. We thought it might be helpful to go over some of the flavor, rules, and regulations of this particular sub-affiliation before we get too deep into the mechanical workings of the card.
First of all, cards with the icon are restricted to storyline from the six-episode arc that introduced season six of Deep Space Nine (and the very tail end of the 5th season finale, "Call to Arms." Specifically, the episodes "A Time to Stand," "Rocks and Shoals," "Sons and Daughters," "Behind the Lines," "Favor the Bold," and "Sacrifice of Angels." Even more specifically, only story from the scenes aboard the station in those episodes is eligible for icon love. Please note that this does not include any story from the occupation-era, when the station was called Terok Nor but was in orbit of Bajor. Remember that the name of the headquarters is Mouth of the Wormhole (Terok Nor), and you'll remember what storyline you can draw from.
But, while this is useful information to get you in the right mood, we won't be worrying about story just yet. As the sub-affiliation stands right now, they really only have two defining characteristics: the access to a lot of different affiliations; and, the Dissident discard mechanic. As it stands, Mouth of the Wormhole (Terok Nor) can natively report personnel and ships from six affiliations: , , , , , and .
Dissident discard came into its own as a strategy when Jake Sisko (Reporter Behind the Lines) was released in Necessary Evil. He is a great example of the type of card we're ultimately going to produce in this WoTC: a single card that enables or defines and entire strategy.
Other than multiculturalism and the Dissident discard deck, there isn't much affiliation or mechanical definition for the sub-affiliation. That means that there is a lot of potential to explore as we progress into this next step, in which we must refine the broad concept into something much more specific.
In this step, we invite all of you to submit your ideas for a specific card concept, which is a refinement of the broad concept selected above. As long as your idea falls within the concept selected, then it's valid and we encourage you to submit your ideas!
So, are you ready to pitch your ideas? Here's the procedure for this year's submissions:
1. Submissions are due on or before MIDNIGHT (server time, GMT-5) on Wednesday, 18 March 2009.
2. Submissions must be sent via email to cplaine AT gmail DOT com (obviously, you'll have to replace the AT and the DOT with the correct symbols.)
3. Please, please, please make the subject of your email WoTC2 Submission, or you run the risk of your submissions being missed.
4. Emails should just contain your concept, your real name, and your message board handle.
5. Each participant can submit any number of concepts, but each submission must be in a separate email. Please try and be reasonable with your submissions - it's better to send in two well-thought ideas than fifteen thrown together ideas.
6. Submissions should not include card types, specific gametext, or any elements of storyline. These are just concepts!
7. In the event that multiple people submit the same (or very similar) concepts, only the individual that first submitted the idea will get credit.
Once we receive all the submissions, the design team will select a small sample of them for you to choose from via a community vote. (Give us some time, as this likely to take awhile.) Sound good?
If you have any questions, please post them here. Otherwise, we look forward to reading your ideas and moving forward.
Questions, comments, or concerns? Please express them here! We look forward to the process and the discussions.
-crp
"There is one possibility, but I cannot guarantee its success. We could attempt to find some humpback whales."
"You just said there aren't any, except on Earth of the past."
"Yes Doctor, that's exactly what I said."
"Well, in that case... Now wait just a damn minute!" - Spock & McCoy
The people have spoken (twice, actually), and the concept for this year's WoTC card has been selected:
Concept #7: The "B" Side
An alternative strategy to Jake Sisko (Reporter Behind the Lines) for a Terok Nor deck.
So, it looks like we'll be spending a lot of time with the icon over the next few weeks. We thought it might be helpful to go over some of the flavor, rules, and regulations of this particular sub-affiliation before we get too deep into the mechanical workings of the card.
First of all, cards with the icon are restricted to storyline from the six-episode arc that introduced season six of Deep Space Nine (and the very tail end of the 5th season finale, "Call to Arms." Specifically, the episodes "A Time to Stand," "Rocks and Shoals," "Sons and Daughters," "Behind the Lines," "Favor the Bold," and "Sacrifice of Angels." Even more specifically, only story from the scenes aboard the station in those episodes is eligible for icon love. Please note that this does not include any story from the occupation-era, when the station was called Terok Nor but was in orbit of Bajor. Remember that the name of the headquarters is Mouth of the Wormhole (Terok Nor), and you'll remember what storyline you can draw from.
But, while this is useful information to get you in the right mood, we won't be worrying about story just yet. As the sub-affiliation stands right now, they really only have two defining characteristics: the access to a lot of different affiliations; and, the Dissident discard mechanic. As it stands, Mouth of the Wormhole (Terok Nor) can natively report personnel and ships from six affiliations: , , , , , and .
Dissident discard came into its own as a strategy when Jake Sisko (Reporter Behind the Lines) was released in Necessary Evil. He is a great example of the type of card we're ultimately going to produce in this WoTC: a single card that enables or defines and entire strategy.
Other than multiculturalism and the Dissident discard deck, there isn't much affiliation or mechanical definition for the sub-affiliation. That means that there is a lot of potential to explore as we progress into this next step, in which we must refine the broad concept into something much more specific.
In this step, we invite all of you to submit your ideas for a specific card concept, which is a refinement of the broad concept selected above. As long as your idea falls within the concept selected, then it's valid and we encourage you to submit your ideas!
So, are you ready to pitch your ideas? Here's the procedure for this year's submissions:
1. Submissions are due on or before MIDNIGHT (server time, GMT-5) on Wednesday, 18 March 2009.
2. Submissions must be sent via email to cplaine AT gmail DOT com (obviously, you'll have to replace the AT and the DOT with the correct symbols.)
3. Please, please, please make the subject of your email WoTC2 Submission, or you run the risk of your submissions being missed.
4. Emails should just contain your concept, your real name, and your message board handle.
5. Each participant can submit any number of concepts, but each submission must be in a separate email. Please try and be reasonable with your submissions - it's better to send in two well-thought ideas than fifteen thrown together ideas.
6. Submissions should not include card types, specific gametext, or any elements of storyline. These are just concepts!
7. In the event that multiple people submit the same (or very similar) concepts, only the individual that first submitted the idea will get credit.
Once we receive all the submissions, the design team will select a small sample of them for you to choose from via a community vote. (Give us some time, as this likely to take awhile.) Sound good?
If you have any questions, please post them here. Otherwise, we look forward to reading your ideas and moving forward.
Questions, comments, or concerns? Please express them here! We look forward to the process and the discussions.
-crp
Director of First Edition, 2019 - now
"Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. Symbolizing the elements that create truth and beauty."
Klingons say TRANS RIGHTS.
"Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. Symbolizing the elements that create truth and beauty."
Klingons say TRANS RIGHTS.