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This isn't a good idea

I agree with Alex as not being a good idea, in that threads like these often devolve into becoming "what I don't like about Redemption."

In the past, it has been mostly negative and not constructive.  Also, people have flirted with breaking forum rules policies of mentioning other CCGs/TCGs/etc. by offering their perceived "superiority" to Redemption. 

Alex may have other reasons, but that is why I 1+ his comment.

Sorry my intent was never to bash Redemption. I just wanted to know what everyone else thought because I am very excited about the future of the game because there is many things to be positive about. Like the new expansion is going to be the biggest since "Priests" came out, there could be a reboot,etc.

I agree with Alex as not being a good idea, in that threads like these often devolve into becoming "what I don't like about Redemption."

In the past, it has been mostly negative and not constructive.  Also, people have flirted with breaking forum rules policies of mentioning other CCGs/TCGs/etc. by offering their perceived "superiority" to Redemption. 

Alex may have other reasons, but that is why I 1+ his comment.

How do you improve something without pointing out the areas that need to be improved?

I really, really love this idea.

Also, magic the gathering > redemption.

I think Redemption should release a large core set that doesn't devote itself to any one theme if redemption is going to get rebooted.

I think Redemption should release a large core set that doesn't devote itself to any one theme if redemption is going to get rebooted.

I think themes are just sort of lame in general

I'd rather not have a reboot, but I'd still play it anyway.

I like how the game already is. Now, if the game were to relaunch itself instead of rebooting itself, I'd be more than okay with it.

What is the difference between a reboot and a relaunch?

*puts on ultra-nerdy pair of glasses* Allow me to explain the difference using Marvel and DC as my illustrations.

In 2011, DC Comics rebooted their entire comics universe with the New 52. When they did so, a lot of characters got a fresh new look and a fresh new start, and changed somethings drastically. For example, Barbara Gordon never became Oracle after she was shot by the Joker, and she recovered and continued being Batgirl. Also Wonder Woman actually had a father, instead of just simply being created out of a stone statue. In addition to these changes, lots of new things were introduced, such as entire new teams of characters, histories, and other things. This is a reboot.

In 2012, Marvel relaunched their comics with their Marvel Now plan. The characters changed slightly, and not drastically. The continuity was still pretty much the same from before. And while new teams were introduced, it wasn't as radical as DC's plan. Changes in Marvel were relatively minute compared to DC's. Marvel was just given a face-lift. This is a relaunch.

So in Redemption terms, I'd rather see a relauch, were the cards are given a facelift (as they were last year) with tiny little things added (again, like last year). The game could be streamlined a tad more by reducing the number of brigades, but allow there to be enough for variety's sake. A reboot where the gameplay would be changed drastically is something I'd rather not have. (And again, if Redemption did reboot, I'd play the reboot anyway.)

What is the difference between a reboot and a relaunch?

A reboot is what tech support asks you to do 5 times in a row. A relaunch is what you do when your favorite game crashes to desktop.

If we're going to do a reboot, then I guess I better sell my old cards as soon as possible. Anyone looking for a bunch of Falling Aways and New Jerusalem doms?