Cipher Frontier • Issue 12
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Issue 12: Series 3 Release Day!
Miss Shade, Miss Yuzu, it’s finally here!
Yes, Emma, it is.
A-Aye...
Miss Yuzu! You’re still all the way over there!
Won't you please come out?
Won't you please come out?
I’d like to, but… My nerves have got my muscles utterly locked up.
I relate, I really do…!
I felt the same way last time we did this...
For some reason, it sets your heart aflutter, doesn’t it?
I felt the same way last time we did this...
For some reason, it sets your heart aflutter, doesn’t it?
Huh, is it really that bad?
You might feel that way if you took this seriously!
No, such an unwavering stance proves she has the heart of a warrior.
As expected of you, Emma! I have yet to reach your level.
As expected of you, Emma! I have yet to reach your level.
No way! Someone's paying me a complement!?
Oh, stop it! You're going to make me nervous too!!
Oh, stop it! You're going to make me nervous too!!
Lively here as always...
Well, now that we’re all ready, shall we begin?
Well, now that we’re all ready, shall we begin?
Alriiiight, let’s go!
Everybody!
Everybody!
Today is…
The release date of Fire Emblem Cipher series 3,
The Path of Radiance starter deck,
and the Hopewards Twin Swords booster packs!
Yaaaay! Hooraaay! Congrats!
Ooooh… no matter how many pass me by, release dates are always something special…
Aye! It’s always a joyous occasion!
Characters from Path of Radiance and Fates: Revelation are the main focus of this series, aren’t they?
Right you are! And with the addition of Path of Radiance comes the new "Medallion" symbol.
Moreover, many Path of Radiance cards feature Level Up Skills, and many Fates: Revelation cards feature Union Skills, both of which are brand new, so keep an eye out for those!
For those who are as of yet inexperienced in playing card games,
the Starter Deck is worth investing in, correct?
the Starter Deck is worth investing in, correct?
That’s right, they come packed with the most up-to-date version of the rules and a playsheet, so you have everything you need to get started.
This starter deck comes packed with the charm the Medallion cards feature.
This starter deck comes packed with the charm the Medallion cards feature.
I want to try the Medallion cards right away!!
I’ll buy one too, let’s play Cipher together, Miss Yuzu!
I’ll buy one too, let’s play Cipher together, Miss Yuzu!
Aye, I would be honored.
I must master these Level Up Skills…!
I must master these Level Up Skills…!
Then, how about we go into more detail. Level Up Skills…
Level Up Skills are skills you unlock based on the number of cards stacked
through means such as Level Up or Class Change.
through means such as Level Up or Class Change.
Huh?
or example, “LvS3” indicates that the stack must contain 3 cards
inclusive of the one on top in order to use it, isn’t that right?
It’s quite difficult to get a stack going, but if you can manage it,
you’ll get a taste of true power.
inclusive of the one on top in order to use it, isn’t that right?
It’s quite difficult to get a stack going, but if you can manage it,
you’ll get a taste of true power.
Wooooah! Y-You already knew all that!?
What else, what else do you know?
What else, what else do you know?
Aside from Level Up Skills specifically, skills that help other units level up,
and skills that are triggered when units level up, among other things, are plentiful in series 3.
This is what characterizes the Medallion ranks.
and skills that are triggered when units level up, among other things, are plentiful in series 3.
This is what characterizes the Medallion ranks.
M, Mm, you really do completely understand…
W-Well, do you know about the Union Skills that the Fates: Revelation characters sport, yet?
W-Well, do you know about the Union Skills that the Fates: Revelation characters sport, yet?
Of course. Union Skills are skills that you can use when you have cards in your Bonds sporting
a different Symbol from your own.
For example, the Hoshidan Azura card has a skill that allows her to Class Change immediately
so long as there is a Nohrian card in her Bonds.
a different Symbol from your own.
For example, the Hoshidan Azura card has a skill that allows her to Class Change immediately
so long as there is a Nohrian card in her Bonds.
Nod, nod!
In short, it could be said that the Hoshidan and Nohrian cards in Series 3 are characterized by their skills that allow them to become stronger when fighting alongside one another.
With these cards, I can compose a deck that further refines the strengths of many Series 2 units. I find that pleasing.
With these cards, I can compose a deck that further refines the strengths of many Series 2 units. I find that pleasing.
W…wow, you already knew that too.
Miss Yuzu, you’re amazing!
You might even know more than Miss Shade!
You might even know more than Miss Shade!
Fufufu… Ufufufufufu… is that so… more than… me…
!? D-Did someone open a window...
Ah, apologies.
Actually, I acquired a set of cards during my training earlier, and had been practicing with them until not too long ago.
It was my first time buying anything Trading Card Game related, but… I found it quite interesting how it manages to condense the art of combat into such a simple system.
Actually, I acquired a set of cards during my training earlier, and had been practicing with them until not too long ago.
It was my first time buying anything Trading Card Game related, but… I found it quite interesting how it manages to condense the art of combat into such a simple system.
Bwaah! T-this morning... was your first time buying them...
How do you already understand the game so well!?
How do you already understand the game so well!?
My, my!
Emma, if you aren’t careful, she’ll surpass you before you know it, you know.
Emma, if you aren’t careful, she’ll surpass you before you know it, you know.
Aaaaah!! Don’t say thaaaat!
Now, why don’t we show off some of the more attractive cards!
As per usual, we have cards signed by the voice actors behind the characters in this set as well!
As per usual, we have cards signed by the voice actors behind the characters in this set as well!
This time, we have cards signed by Mister Junji Majima, Mister Michihiko Hagi, Miss Yuu Asakawa, Miss Lynn, and Miss Ai Kakuma.
They've got quotes from the characters on the cards too!
They've got quotes from the characters on the cards too!
We have a wide array of other beautiful cards to offer on top of that!
Whoooooaaa! So hyyyype!!
I’m eager to demonstrate my skills! We must cross blades on the battlefield as soon as possible!
Now, let’s introduce the bonuses that come with each product once more.
Emma, if you will!
Emma, if you will!
OK!
The starter deck contains a download code for an original 3DS theme!
The starter deck contains a download code for an original 3DS theme!
This allows you to change the appearance of your 3DS home screen.
That’s right! If you enter the download code into your 3DS, you’ll also obtain Miss Shade’s beloved Fire Emblem Choral Arrangement!
You can check out an introductory video here!!
You can check out an introductory video here!!
Moooreover! Booster boxes also contain special prizes!
Firstly, they contain promo cards for series 4: Itsuki Aoi and Tsubasa Oribe.
Firstly, they contain promo cards for series 4: Itsuki Aoi and Tsubasa Oribe.
Oooh~! Itsuki and Tsubasa! Both look wonderful!
Which of the two do you think is stronger? I’m looking forward to finding out!
Alright! Time to build a new deck so that Miss Yuzu doesn’t surpass me!!
I’m gonna use Level Up Skills and Union Skills with a–! Hyah! Boom! Fwah!!
I’m gonna use Level Up Skills and Union Skills with a–! Hyah! Boom! Fwah!!
Moreover, moreover! There are two kinds of original Card Sleeves!
These are limited edition, so be sure to get them while you can.
These are limited edition, so be sure to get them while you can.
That’s the spirit, Emma! A true warrior is always training for the top!
I will also–! Hyah! Boom! Fwah!
I will also–! Hyah! Boom! Fwah!
Fufufu… give it your all, everyone!
They work grandly for marking your main character.
I recommend everyone pick them up.
I recommend everyone pick them up.
Each box contains one of the two kinds of card sleeves.
It's exciting to see which you end up getting~!
It's exciting to see which you end up getting~!
Moreover, moreover, moreover!
The Album Book distribution campaign that we mentioned before–each Album Book containing an original side story–begins today, so you’ll definitely want to head to a shop near you sooner rather than later.
The Album Book distribution campaign that we mentioned before–each Album Book containing an original side story–begins today, so you’ll definitely want to head to a shop near you sooner rather than later.
Go get one before they run ooout!
More information on the Album Book distribution campaign can be found here!
More information on the Album Book distribution campaign can be found here!
Ah, that reminds me.
Didn’t I hear that there will be a tournament next year for all warriors of the Cipher battlefield…?
Didn’t I hear that there will be a tournament next year for all warriors of the Cipher battlefield…?
That’s right! The Japan's Best Tournament!District qualifiers begin in January.
As of series 3, there are 5 Symbols in Cipher.
There are a wide variety of strategies you can utilize, so I recommend getting on top of your studies immediately!
As of series 3, there are 5 Symbols in Cipher.
There are a wide variety of strategies you can utilize, so I recommend getting on top of your studies immediately!
Ahem...
And with that, series 3 is released!
And with that, series 3 is released!
There’s plenty of fun stuff in this one too!
We hope you’ll acquire some for yourself and try them out.