Cipher Frontier • Issue 22
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Issue 22: Attention! New Skills & Events abounds!
Nine! Two! Nine!
Nine, two, nine!
9, 2, 9!
That's right! Today, 9/29 of 2016...
...marks the release of Fire Emblem: Cipher Series 6,
the "Genealogy of the Holy War" starter deck,
and the "Storm of the Knights' Shadows!" booster series!
Look at how cool this packaging is! Look at Mister Xander and Mister Sigurd!
Look into their eyes—they're telling you "go buy some cards"!
Look into their eyes—they're telling you "go buy some cards"!
I can hardly restrain myself!
I will be making my way there at once!
I will be making my way there at once!
Yeah, I just got back from buying some myself.
Whaaat!?
I was just showing them to Shade.
Ahhhh, Sir Sigurd, Sir Xander... such noble figures you are...
I'll worship the ground you walk upon~!
I'll worship the ground you walk upon~!
Miss Shade! Your job! You've got a job to do!
Ah!
A-ahem...
yes, let the introduction begin!
Let's start with the "Genealogy of the Holy War" starter deck!
yes, let the introduction begin!
Let's start with the "Genealogy of the Holy War" starter deck!
"Genealogy of the Holy War" Starter Deck
Featured title:
"Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War"
MSRP:
1300 yen (before tax)
Contents:
A 50-card deck, Lord Marker Card, Play Sheet, and Rulebook.
Featured title:
"Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War"
MSRP:
1300 yen (before tax)
Contents:
A 50-card deck, Lord Marker Card, Play Sheet, and Rulebook.
And next, the Booster Packs!
"Storm of the Knights' Shadows" Booster Packs
Featured Titles：
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War (SNES)
Fire Emblem: Fates: Revelation (3DS)
MSRP:
350 yen per pack (before tax)
5600 yen for a 16-pack box (before tax)
Featured Titles：
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War (SNES)
Fire Emblem: Fates: Revelation (3DS)
MSRP:
350 yen per pack (before tax)
5600 yen for a 16-pack box (before tax)
If you buy a 16-pack Booster Box,
you'll also get the bonuses listed below.
you'll also get the bonuses listed below.
Box Bonus 1
One First Anniversary Reprint Card (Two Varieties available)
One First Anniversary Reprint Card (Two Varieties available)
Box Bonus 2
One Series 7 Promo Card (Two Varieties available)
One Series 7 Promo Card (Two Varieties available)
Box Bonus 3
5 original card sleeves (Two Varieties available)
※Original Card Sleeves available in limited quantities
5 original card sleeves (Two Varieties available)
※Original Card Sleeves available in limited quantities
Ohhh~!
There's a whole bunch of bonuses this time too!
There's a whole bunch of bonuses this time too!
It looks like the Anniversary Reprint Cards this time
are "Dawn-Seeking Prince: Corrin" and "Dusk-Pursuing Princess: Corrin".
Both were only available as magazine bonuses prior, I believe.
are "Dawn-Seeking Prince: Corrin" and "Dusk-Pursuing Princess: Corrin".
Both were only available as magazine bonuses prior, I believe.
That's right—these ones have the "1st Anniversary Logo" on them,
so they're a little different!
so they're a little different!
Those are some nice illustrations.
Can't help but want both of 'em...
Can't help but want both of 'em...
This time the Promo Cards are
Mister Eliwood and Mister Ryoma!
Mister Eliwood and Mister Ryoma!
And the sleeves this time feature Seliph on one, Sakura and Elise on the other.
Seliph's card sleeves feature the boxart from Genealogy of the Holy War—he and his father, Sigurd,
are displayed. and Sakura and Elise's illustration
has been featured prior on a Nintendo Gift Card.
Seliph's card sleeves feature the boxart from Genealogy of the Holy War—he and his father, Sigurd,
are displayed. and Sakura and Elise's illustration
has been featured prior on a Nintendo Gift Card.
Aye. The brave Sir Seliph, and an adorable princess duo!
They have my seal of approval!
They have my seal of approval!
You'll receive one each of the First Anniversary Reprint Cards, Series 6 Promo Cards, and Original Card Sleeves,
each of which has two varities.
Look forward to seeing which ones you'll get!
each of which has two varities.
Look forward to seeing which ones you'll get!
By the way... this is Genealogy of the Holy War's first time being featured in a set, right?
Yes. To reiterate the summary I gave prior,
Genealogy of the Holy War was released in 1996 for the SNES as the fourth entry in the series.
The main draw of the game is definitely the character-driven story and drama.
Genealogy of the Holy War was released in 1996 for the SNES as the fourth entry in the series.
The main draw of the game is definitely the character-driven story and drama.
"Genealogy of the Holy War" characters are being introduced
under the new "Banner of the Holy War" symbol.
under the new "Banner of the Holy War" symbol.
"Banner of the Holy War" characters have their own little niche
in their Bond Skill abilities.
in their Bond Skill abilities.
Bond...?
Do you have to like... tape the cards together...?
Do you have to like... tape the cards together...?
Nah, kiddo, "Bond" as in your Bond Area.
They're skills you can use
when the card is in your Bond Area.
They're skills you can use
when the card is in your Bond Area.
Wooow~!!
Skills used from the Bond Area...
I dooon't think we've had any like that before!
Skills used from the Bond Area...
I dooon't think we've had any like that before!
"Genealogy of the Holy War" is all about the bonds of friendship and love.
So use that power with Bonds!
So use that power with Bonds!
Yet another new kind of skill...
I'll be sleeping with one eye open!
I'll be sleeping with one eye open!
The Nohr cards introduced as a part of the Revelation side of
the set have some unique characteristics too, do they not?
the set have some unique characteristics too, do they not?
Correct. They feature the new "Dragon Vein" skills!
This one is a skill that activates by revealing one of your Orbs.
This one is a skill that activates by revealing one of your Orbs.
Wooooooow wow wow~!!
Revealing an Orb...
we haven't seen anything like that before either, have we!?
Revealing an Orb...
we haven't seen anything like that before either, have we!?
Yet another new kind of skill!
I'm awaiting it with anticipation!
I'm awaiting it with anticipation!
This one is based on the "Dragon Vein" skills from
the video games. Flip a Bond Card face up, and...
the video games. Flip a Bond Card face up, and...
Gulp... and...!?
BAM!!
EEEEEEEEK~!!
These skills have effects that apply to allies and enemies alike.
Take this Camilla card here.
Take this Camilla card here.
As long as you have a face-up Bond, at the end of every Turn, all allies and enemies with a deployment cost of 1 are destroyed!
Ahhh~!
A-allies too!?
A-allies too!?
Akin to how the Dragon's Vein skills were in their form...
such an authentic reproduction.
such an authentic reproduction.
If you're skillful in your use of them, you can orchestrate it
so that only the enemy is affected—turn the battle in your favor.
so that only the enemy is affected—turn the battle in your favor.
Timing and strategizing are key, but they're strong.
I like technical stuff like this.
I like technical stuff like this.
"Bond Skills" and "Dragon Veins"—both have nuance in their use!
They'll make for some heated battles!
They'll make for some heated battles!
These skills are really cool, but...
Miss Camilla and Mister Xander's cards... um, you wouldn't happen to have...
Miss Camilla and Mister Xander's cards... um, you wouldn't happen to have...
Pictures?
Indeed I do. For this series, all four Nohrian siblings are featured in one connected illustration!
Indeed I do. For this series, all four Nohrian siblings are featured in one connected illustration!
Ohhhhh~! And they're even signed!?
Yes, by Katsuyuki Konishi, voice of Xander; Sawashiro Miyuki, voice of Camilla; Mamoru Miyano, voice of Leo; and Ayaka Suwa, voice of Elise.
Such valor, King Xander and all his siblings,
who have come to support him...!
who have come to support him...!
Huh? Doesn't Xander's card kinda look like
he's crossing swords with someone...?
he's crossing swords with someone...?
Good catch!
I wonder if, theoretically, there might be a similar illustration
featuring the Hoshidan Siblings in Series 7...?
I wonder if, theoretically, there might be a similar illustration
featuring the Hoshidan Siblings in Series 7...?
What!? Pray thee... you don't mean to tell me the full illustration connects 8 cards!?
Heh... well, we'll have to see, won't we...?
Well, if that were the case, it'd be the largest Cipher illustration yet.
Cross your fingers, everyone!
Cross your fingers, everyone!
Speaking of connected illustrations,
we've got these cards too.
we've got these cards too.
Ohhh~~!
An illustration of Sir Sigurd and Sir Arvis... this is the infamous Tragedy of Belhalla, isn't it?
Such a powerful illustration!
Such a powerful illustration!
Sniffle... Sir Sigurd and his allies look so happy...
I can't watch the scene of their vows of friendship from the military academy without crying~!
I can't watch the scene of their vows of friendship from the military academy without crying~!
Sigurd and Deirdre, and more importantly, those maid girls...
from the maturity of romance, to a more childish cutesiness, we've got quite the variety here.
from the maturity of romance, to a more childish cutesiness, we've got quite the variety here.
Without a doubt, and there are plenty of others as well!
Sir Quan and Sir Eldigan! They both look to be mighty...
no shortage of apt foes here!
no shortage of apt foes here!
Miss Lachesis and Miss Peri are so cute!
And Miss Ayra looks so coool!
And Miss Ayra looks so coool!
No matter which card you look at, the skills and illustrations alike shine. Much to look forward to!
Ah, that's right!
Didn't I hear something about
some connecting posters or something?
Didn't I hear something about
some connecting posters or something?
Right you are!
If you purchase a Booster Box from one of many participating stores,
you'll receive these posters.
If you purchase a Booster Box from one of many participating stores,
you'll receive these posters.
And by participating in one of our official battles at participating stores, you'll receive these ones.
Combine two of them... and they make one, bigger illustration!
Each one is B2-sized, so if you hang them on your wall, you'll really enhance your decor!
You can see here for further details.
You can see here for further details.
So you buy a Booster Box, then use those cards to go fight in one of the shop battles,
and you've got yourself that poster.
and you've got yourself that poster.
I eagerly await participating in one of said battles.
For those who wanna participate in one of those battles,
you should check out Producer Kawade's lecture
at the "Autumn Cipher Open Campus"!
you should check out Producer Kawade's lecture
at the "Autumn Cipher Open Campus"!
Information on which can be found here.
And with all this and that, it looks like there's a lot to look forward to in Series 6!
Have fun everyooone!
Oh... did everyone watch the "Series 6 Pre-release Livestream" the other day?
I diiid!
Mister Young's video presentation got stopped in the middle.
Mister Young's video presentation got stopped in the middle.
All of the staff went white as sheets.
Haha, like some kinda improv Stoneborn impersonation.
Haha, like some kinda improv Stoneborn impersonation.
Hey!
Quit bringing attention to it, everyone!!
Quit bringing attention to it, everyone!!
It was interesting nonetheless.
It seems the dates for the next Cipherfest have already been decided.
It seems the dates for the next Cipherfest have already been decided.
Yes!
That's what I had wanted to talk about!
That's what I had wanted to talk about!
Cipherfest, enjoyed by Fire Emblem Fans and Cipher aficionados alike,
has had its rerun announced for 2017!
has had its rerun announced for 2017!
And the dates... ta-da!
Osaka's Cipherfest WEST will be held on Monday, 2/19/2017!
Tokyo's Cipherfest EAST will be held Monday, 2/26!
Osaka's Cipherfest WEST will be held on Monday, 2/19/2017!
Tokyo's Cipherfest EAST will be held Monday, 2/26!
The Japan's Best tournament will be held at Tokyo's Cipherfest, too.
The tournament to decide the strongest Cipher player across the lands!
Uwooooooh! Such intensity!
Uwooooooh! Such intensity!
Cipher will also be tabling at Comiket 91 at Tokyo Big Sight come end-of-year!
That will be from Thursday, 12/29 to Saturday, 12/31!
That will be from Thursday, 12/29 to Saturday, 12/31!
There will be lots and lots of original goods!
Get hyyyped!
Get hyyyped!
And, and! In tandem with Comiket, we will be holding a Year's-End Party as well!
I heard last year's party was a blast,
with a lot of food and drinks, wasn't it?
Definitely wanna take part in this one.
with a lot of food and drinks, wasn't it?
Definitely wanna take part in this one.
Details will be announced on our website, so check it out there.
From the Series 6 release, to the year-end, to next year's events... special goings-on abounds.
I can't wait for all of it! Don't forget to mark them on your calendars!
Well, for now, let's bide our time by
honing our skills over Series 6. Right, Yuzu?
honing our skills over Series 6. Right, Yuzu?
Oho...? Is that a challenge I hear?
Interesting! I'll show you the mastery with which I handle my cards!
Interesting! I'll show you the mastery with which I handle my cards!
Oooh! Me too, me too! Hold on, I'll make a new deck with the new series' cards right away!
All this to say, Fire Emblem Cipher is only getting
more exciting from here on out.
more exciting from here on out.