Wow World of Warcraft Tcg Trading Card Game Art Card
| Trading Card Game | |
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 Cardback to the Globe of Warcraft TCG. | |
| Designers |
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| Publishers | Upper Deck Company (Oct 2005 - March 2010) Cryptozoic (March 2010 - August 2013) |
| Publication | April 2004 (2004-04) |
| Players | ii + |
| Setup time | < 3 minutes |
| Playing time | > 20 minutes |
| Skills required | Card playing Arithmetic Strategy |
The Globe of Warcraft Trading Bill of fare Game ( WoW TCG ) is an out-of-print collectible carte game based on Blizzard Entertainment'due south MMORPG, Globe of Warcraft. The game was appear by Upper Deck Entertainment on August xviii, 2005 and released on October 25, 2006.[1] Players can fight against each other ane-on-i, or tin bring together others in club to defeat dungeon/raid bosses based on those in the MMORPG. In March 2010, Upper Deck lost the license from Blizzard Entertainment.[2] The license was caused by Cryptozoic Entertainment later in the month, with the company announcing that planned menu sets would exist released.[3]
On August 23, 2013, Blizzard Entertainment announced that the TCG would be discontinued, and that they would not be renewing the game'southward license.[4] In March 2014, Blizzard released Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, an online collectible card game featuring many of the same characters, abilities and artwork.
Game details [edit]
Each player uses a hero card and a deck consisting of allies and other supporting cards, such equally weapons, abilities, armor, items and quests. Many cards include a trait icon, which limits what heroes can include the card in their decks. Some booster packs besides contain legendary rares, or boodle cards (i.e. special versions of normal cards) which contain a scratch-off code. This code tin can then exist redeemed in the online game for a virtual prize. The prizes include special tabards, gimmick items, not-combat pets, and mounts.
During play, players start with a unmarried hero. In one case per turn, players can play whatsoever card from their hand as a resource, which enables the payment of boosted cards to augment the hero'south powers or add together additional members to his or her political party. Once brought into play past paying the appropriate cost, all cards (except abilities) remain until destroyed or removed from play. Every bit in games such as Magic: The Gathering, the goal is to reduce the remaining health of the opposing hero to nix. Unlike Magic, gainsay attacks are e'er directed at individual heroes or allies, rather than simply declaring an assault with a number of creatures. Furthermore, damage washed to characters accumulates between turns, making combat more than expensive for both the assaulter and defender.
Carte types [edit]
The following types of cards are featured in the game:
- Hero - The graphic symbol which a given role player is playing equally. Each hero has an amount of starting health, faction affiliation, race, class, specializations, and professions. The hero'due south traits determine what other cards can exist included in the deck (eastward.g., Horde heroes tin can only accept Horde allies). Lastly, each hero has a unique ability which can exist used in one case per game, after which the hero card is turned face down. Starting with Worldbreaker, Hero cards no longer have professions.
- Primary Hero - Master Hero cards, when played, supercede a player's hero with a new menu. The original hero is removed from the game and any damage, abilities, equipment, tokens or attachments that were on the hero beforehand are brought onto the Master Hero. Master Heroes, unless specified otherwise, can use all equipment and abilities, only abilities on cards that look for specific types cannot be activated. Powers originally on heroes do not carry on to the Master Hero.
- Ability - Cards that crusade some firsthand impact to the game. Abilities can either be of the [Basic type], able to be played only during one's turn, or tin can be [Instant], able to exist played at almost whatsoever time.
- Marry - Other individuals and companions who assist and fight on behalf of the main hero. About allies are affiliated with either the Horde or the Brotherhood; cards affiliated with the faction opposing the hero are not permitted in a deck. Neutral allies can be included in a deck of either faction. Allies tin set on opposing heroes or allies, merely tin can likewise be attacked.
- Armor - Defensive cards which protect heroes from harm. By paying the appropriate resource cost, armor can exist exhausted each turn in order to reduce impairment dealt to a player's hero. Players are limited in how many different pieces of armor they may equip on any given "trunk part" (east.thou., only ane piece of chest armor at a time).
- Weapon - Offensive cards which can augment a hero'southward melee or ranged capabilities. Equally with armor cards, players are express on how many weapons they may have equipped at one time. In order to use a weapon menu to increase attack power during combat, a histrion must pay a resources toll (Strike Cost) associated with the weapon. Weapons tin exist used when either attacking or defending, but commonly merely ane weapon can be used per combat.
- Item - Gear the hero can take in addition to weapons and armor. Rings, potions, and trinkets are examples of items.
- Quest - Special cards which act as resource cards, only with boosted abilities. Quests can be completed by fulfilling a condition described on the card. When this is washed, a advantage is earned (e.yard., cartoon additional cards) and the quest is normally turned face down.
- Location - Location cards are similar to quest cards, but are not turned confront down to use their abilities. Only one location can be controlled at a time, even if locations have different names.
- Loot - Loot cards are special versions of cards which can be used within the card game (e.g. as normal allies), but which as well incorporate a scratch-off code. This lawmaking can be entered into the website for the online game, which will provide a unique in-game particular.
Products [edit]
Twenty-one expansion sets (and one reprint gear up) were released for the WoW TCG. Cards were usually sold in booster packs, which incorporate xv random cards - 10 commons, 3 uncommons, ane rare or epic, and 1 hero carte du jour or boodle card. Booster packs besides had ane UDE point card redeemable online.[5] Starting with March of the Legion and ending with Twilight of the Dragons, booster packs independent eighteen random cards due to more variation of card types: two extra commons and 1 extra uncommon.[six] The color of the collector number printed on a menu indicates its rarity, using a organisation similar to that of the online game: white for common, light-green for uncommon, blue for rare, purple for epic, and orange for legendary.[vii]
Certain sets also released with Starter Decks, containing a pre-constructed deck consisting of 33 fixed cards built around one of the 9 classes, two booster packs, three oversized hero cards and a rulebook. These decks contain i rare, 6 uncommons, and the rest are eatables. Starter decks were released for Heroes of Azeroth, Through the Dark Portal, March of the Legion, and Drums of War. Class Decks and Champion Decks are other types of Starter Decks. The Battle Deck is a PvP variation of the Starter Deck that contains two pre-constructed decks consisting of 44 stock-still cards, 3 oversized hero cards and 8 exclusive allies.[8]
Sets released [edit]
- Heroes of Azeroth (released Oct 2006)
- Through the Dark Portal (released April 2007)
- Fires of Outland (released August 2007)
- March of the Legion (released December 2007)
- Servants of the Betrayer (released April 2008)
- The Hunt for Illidan (released July 2008)
- Drums of War (released November 2008)
- Blood of Gladiators (released March 2009)
- Fields of Honor (released June 2009)
- Scourgewar (released Nov 2009)
- Wrathgate (released May 2010)
- Archives (released August 2010 - foil reprints from Heroes of Azeroth to Fields of Laurels)
- Icecrown (released September 2010)
- Worldbreaker (released December 2010)
- State of war of the Elements (released Apr 2011)
- Twilight of the Dragons (released July 2011)
- Backwash: Throne of the Tides (released October 2011)
- Aftermath: Crown of the Heavens (released February 2012)
- Aftermath: Tomb of the Forgotten (released June 2012)
- Timewalkers: War of the Ancients (released October 2012)
- Timewalkers: Betrayal of the Guardian (released February 2013)
- Timewalkers: Reign of Fire (released July 2013)
Raid Decks [edit]
In addition to standard 2-player game play, the game as well features Raid Decks, representing struggles involving large numbers of players confronting epic foes. Raid Decks are specially designed pre-constructed products used for a cooperative experience. They combine elements from the World of Warcraft (the team-based questing), and Dungeons & Dragons (the Raid Master). One actor, the Raid Master controls all monsters and foes, while 3-5 other players control the characters participating in the raid.
A Raid Deck typically contains epic dominate cards, decks for the boss characters, tokens to correspond minions, custom rules for the raid, and a treasure pack, intended as a advantage for players who are victorious in the raid. The treasure pack contains holofoils and sometimes contains a random insertion of a loot bill of fare. Upper Deck Entertainment as well made treasure packs available from their UDE points store, although the cards in these packs are not holofoil.
Eight Raid Decks were released:
- Onyxia's Lair (December 2006) - Features the black dragon Onyxia.
- Molten Core (May 2007) - Includes ten ballsy bosses, from Lucifron to Ragnaros the Firelord.
- Magtheridon's Lair (January 2008) - Contains the Pit Lord Magtheridon, his shadow channelers, and the cubes required to collaborate with him.
- Blackness Temple (September 2008) - Based around Illidan Stormrage. Contains a 10 hero raid gear up with heroes such equally Supremus and "The Betrayer".
- Naxxramas (December 2009) - An undead necropolis, seat of the lich Kel'Thuzad.
- Assail on Icecrown Citadel (March 2011) - Featuring the Lich King himself, with other bosses appearing as allies in his deck. Besides includes 3 decks built effectually well-known heroes Lady Jaina Proudmoore, Lady Sylvanas Windrunner and Highlord Tirion Fordring.
- Battle of the Aspects (August 2012) - The final confrontation with Deathwing, the corrupted Attribute of Earth.
- The Caverns of Time (April 2013) - Accept on iconic villains such as Archimonde the Defiler, Queen Azshara, and Murozond, leader of the Space Dragonflight.
Dungeon Decks [edit]
Similar to Raid Decks, Dungeon Decks are large scale encounters designed for multiple players to play against. The main difference from Raid Decks is that a Dungeon Deck runs itself with no need for an additional player to act every bit the Raid Master. Additionally Dungeon Decks are designed to be played confronting bones starter decks with players unlocking the ability to add new cards past gaining experience from defeating dungeons and leveling up.
3 Dungeon Decks were released in November 2011:
- Shadowfang Keep
- Crimson Monastery
- The Deadmines
Bonus sets [edit]
Periodically, bonus menu sets are released independently to mark special events or dates.
- Burning Crusade Set - A set of iii cards to marking the release of Earth of Warcraft: The Burning Cause. Ii Heroes of Azeroth starter decks were included alongside the exclusive cards.
- Wrath of the Lich King Set - 2 exclusive cards were included in the Collector's Edition of WotLK with 2 March of the Legion starter decks.
- Cataclysm Set - two exclusive cards were included in the Collector'south Edition of Cataclysm with a starter deck and a Landro'south Gift loot card.
- Feast of Winter Veil - A special collector's set released in November 2007 which corresponds with the holiday in the online game. This comes in a presentation box which contains a booster pack from Heroes of Azeroth, Through the Dark Portal or Fires of Outland, a deck box and 10 Winter Veil themed cards, too as two vanity pets.
- Darkmoon Faire - A special collector's set released in September 2008 which includes 5 preset Darkmoon Faire themed cards and 2 Through the Dark Portal booster packs.
- Arena Grand Melee - A pocket-sized collector'due south prepare released to supplement the Loonshit theme. This was released with two decks, one for the Alliance and one for the Horde.
Artwork [edit]
Every bit with many trading card games, a variety of unlike artists with dissimilar styles illustrate the cards. Artists include Chris Rahn, Wayne Reynolds, Steve Prescott, Doug Alexander, Thomas 1000. Baxa, Julie Bong, Mauro Cascioli, Matt Dixon, Alex Horley, Todd McFarlane, Jeremy Mohler, Ariel Olivetti, Dan Scott, Ron Spencer, Greg Staples, Mike Sutfin, Glenn Rane, Samwise, Boris Vallejo, and Paul Kidby.
Some of the card art was washed past Penny Arcade'south Mike Krahulik ("Gabe"). In the May 26, 2006 update of the Penny Arcade site, Krahulik revealed his artwork for a menu that was based on the exploits of Leeroy Jenkins.
Events [edit]
Along with weekly battleground tournaments at local hobby stores, Cryptozoic Entertainment hosted Darkmoon Faires (DMF), events that ran Friday through Sun in cities all beyond the world. Previously, the almost notable competition featured was the Dream Automobile Championship, which the winner received a custom built computer. Darkmoon Faire Championship Events offered electronics and travel vouchers to the elevation finishers of its main event. Yet, the Darkmoon Faire itself has been emphasized every bit a miniature convention featuring boosted games, equally well as side events for players to compete for Apple electronics, gift cards, and World of Warcraft loot cards.
DMF Championship winners:
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WoW Nationals [edit]
The U.S. Nationals took place Baronial sixteen-August nineteen, 2007 at Gen Con, a gaming convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. After the get-go twenty-four hours of constructed play, any player with a tape of v-3 or meliorate advanced to twenty-four hours ii. Two sets of draft were played on the second day, each set with three rounds. Players sabbatum in draft pods based on their records from 24-hour interval one, where they drafted two packs of Heroes of Azeroth, and 2 packs of Through the Nighttime Portal. The finals were held on the tertiary mean solar day, played between the top eight selected afterward draft play ended. Brad Watson was declared the U.South. Nationals Champion after his victory in the finals.
In 2008, the U.Due south. National Title became the Northward American Continental Championship (NACC), which combined the Canadian and U.S. National Championship events. The winner of the 2008 NACC was Matt Markoff with a Warlock deck.
In 2009, Corey-Scott Burkhart won the NACC at Gen Con Indy with a Shaman deck.[9]
In 2010, under new management with Cryptozoic Entertainment, NACC moved out of Gen Con Indy. Tim Rivera claimed the title for that year in his hometown of Las Vegas.[10]
In 2011, Tim Batow emerged victorious at Las Vegas with his particular Warlock deck, nicknamed "Bunny Deck".
In 2011, Mark Mckiernan was crowned the european champion at the EUCC championship in Rimini (Italy) with the Shaman "Spider Deck".
Earth Cup [edit]
The World Loving cup Title took place March 4-6, 2011 in Paris, France. The winners were the American team The Warriors, composed of Ben Isgur, Matt Markoff, and James Kandziolka. They played, respectively: Boarguts the Impaler, Jumo'zin, and Erondra Frostmoon. Their prizes were the Darkmoon Faire tournament scheduled in Baltimore, Maryland along with $15,000 in Amazon vouchers.[xi]
World Championships [edit]
The first Earth Championship took place November xxx-December 2, 2007 in San Diego, California. The winner, French role player Guillaume Matignon, became the inaugural WoW TCG World Champion past defeating the French-Canadian player Eric Prieur and received $100,000, at the time it was the largest prize in TCG history.[12]
The 2d World Championship took identify in Paris, French republic from October xvi-October 19, 2008. Jim Fleckenstein of Virginia won the title using the hero Kil'zin of the Bloodscalp.
The third Earth Championship took place in Austin, Texas from October ix-October eleven, 2009. The format was Drums of State of war Block Constructed. It was won by William Postlethwait, besides known as "Billy P."
The quaternary Earth Championships took identify in Indianapolis, Indiana, from August 4-August 7, 2010. The format was Classic Constructed. German player Jonas Skali-Lami won with a Nicholas Merrick mage deck.
The fifth World Championships took place in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from Nov 10-Nov 13, 2011. The format consisted of Cadre and Classic Constructed and Booster Typhoon. It was won by German player Hans Joachim Höh using a Rohashu Paladin deck, taking down Jim Fleckenstein'due south less aggressive Rohashu version in the finals.
The 6th and final World Championships took place in Atlanta, Georgia in early November 2012. Brad Watson defeated Raphael Ait-sliman in the final circular.
References [edit]
- ^ Virtually trading card game
- ^ "Printing Annunciation". 27 Feb 2010. Archived from the original on Feb 21, 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-10 .
- ^ "Press Release". 25 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-25 .
- ^ "World of Warcraft Trading Carte du jour Game". Baronial 23, 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-24 .
- ^ "UDE Points". UDE. ix Jan 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-01-06. Retrieved 2007-01-09 .
- ^ "Press Release: More than Cards and More Loot!". booster. 16 October 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-x-17. Retrieved 2007-ten-xvi .
- ^ "World of Warcraft TCG Products FAQ". UDE. Archived from the original on 2007-02-09. Retrieved 2007-02-12 .
- ^ "UDE Store: Drums of War PvP Boxing deck". battledeck.
- ^ "WoW TCG - Corey Burkhart at Daily Metagame".
- ^ "WoW TCG - Tim Rivera at Daily Metagame".
- ^ World Cup Coverage Folio
- ^ Guinness World Record for Greatest Greenbacks Prize for a Trading Menu Game
External links [edit]
- Cryptozoic's official Earth of Warcraft Trading Card Game website
- Daily Metagame - A WoW TCG site with daily articles, and archived decklists from all events
- World of Warcraft Trading Carte du jour Game on Wowpedia, a Warcraft wiki
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Warcraft_Trading_Card_Game
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