rivershock
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I meant that Ether, etc. would be used to bolster the set after Boundaries Crossed. Duh. >.>
Misstep in Boundaries Crossed Release
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Bigbowlr1037
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I dont think this is the reason but something i dont think has been brought up as a reason could be they wanted to give dragon vault a chance to shine and maybe they felt with those trainers in BC dragon vault wouldnt shine like they wanted
First Ticket already saw hype then the hype went down after a while.
rileysill32
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after watching that video, and seeing how many EX's were pulled.
That makes me very happy.
HOWEVER, the amount of black/white kyurem ex I saw.... makes me unhappy lol...
I have heard from two different people that there was an average of 6 ultra rares a box two EX two ace spec and two FA. Do not live in the same state as said people so it could be baseless speculation. Howevrer I have no reason to disbelieve either person. Again no proof so not passimg it off as fact just passing one what I heard.
Yeah saw a lot of EX's there with not a lot of people, so it may just be a couple boxes that were open which was good. Didn't see any computer searches or FA Bianca though...
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Charranitar
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That makes pre-releases even better to go to. I know the packs aren't always evenly distributed, but 6 ultra rares per a box (plus shinies) should give on average each person at a pre-release one of the chase cards. I hope that these types of ratios stay in place, especially with pre-releases increasing in prices, as being able to walk away with a chase card makes pre-releases more attractive to go to.
rileysill32
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They could, stay in place. for boundaries crossed and team plasma.
Those are the only 2 sets we know of in the future.
Granted there is another set that is about to be in prerelease in japan in about a month or two,
to my understanding.
For all we know, Nintendo could change up the entire ex platform and go a completely different direction.
They have done it before and they will do it again.
That being said, it could completely change pull rates and what exactly are "chase cards" in the future formats.
The makers know people will still continue to buy the bullcrap they release, so they really will do whatever they want.
SlimeyGrimey
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I think having these cards pushed back is not as big of a deal as people are making it out to be. It's not like these were the only playable cards in the set; far from it in fact. The format is still going to be shaken up a bit. Pokemon almost always holds a few cards back from an upcoming set anyway, this is nothing new.
That said, I would have liked to see these cards. But what can you do?
That said, I would have liked to see these cards. But what can you do?
rileysill32
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Keep complaining and hope that TCPI finally wakes up and gives us what we want.
So it will in turn make the game more enjoyable and creative.
TheDarkTwins
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Mystery Thing
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Because what you want is always the best for the game, and TPCI is just staggering along blindly with no foresight of what cards they have to slot into sets in the future.
psychup2034
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Although you're being sarcastic, you're very close to being right.
TPCi is certainly considering what cards they have to slot into sets in the future, but TPCi is staggering along blindly with no foresight of the detriment to the health of the metagame caused by omitting certain cards that are instead slot into future sets.
However, it does seem like some people on these forums stagger along blindly in their defense of TPCi.
losjackal
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Oh nice psychup2034, you manage to insult two people with one post: Mystery Thing, and the person at TPCi who probably does have the responsibility of game design.
By definition, the game designers have more foresight than any player, because they see more things than just the cards being released in Japan. So perhaps they do see it, and other factors have to influence their decisions.
By definition, the game designers have more foresight than any player, because they see more things than just the cards being released in Japan. So perhaps they do see it, and other factors have to influence their decisions.
ryanvergel
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By definition, CREATURES made the set as a whole, and balanced it in that state. By altering the set, removing or adding different cards, the set is NO LONGER BALANCED. You are completely altering the intent of the CARD DESIGNERS and how they design the set. They design the sets with all the cards being present in mind, and they test the bejesus out of it.
I can't see some guy who works for TPCi having more foresight than the ENTIRE TEAM of card creators. That just doesn't make sense.
You are completely and utterly wrong. Whomever at TPCi decided to alter the set did a BAD job, and we complain to make sure that this sort of thing does NOT happen in the future.
losjackal
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I don't disagree with a single thing you said, ryanvergel, except for I never said that TPCi has more foresight than the Japanese card creators, I said they have more foresight than a typical player here.
For whatever reason, TPCi cannot release the sets as they are in Japan. So yes, we have to live with any alterations they make. Their job is to take the cards and design the GAME for us, which includes the format at any given time. By all means, complain about any given three-month format, but it crosses a line when it becomes a criticism of someone and the job they do.
For whatever reason, TPCi cannot release the sets as they are in Japan. So yes, we have to live with any alterations they make. Their job is to take the cards and design the GAME for us, which includes the format at any given time. By all means, complain about any given three-month format, but it crosses a line when it becomes a criticism of someone and the job they do.
JWittz
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Whether or not it's a poor decision, an accidental mistake, or some impressive foresight somebody had behind the scenes who is secretly saving us from what we thought would be a good format, it doesn't really matter to me. Bottom line: Pokémon produced a set for the first in a long time that had me get everything I needed already from the secondary market alone, rather than buying their packs.
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