The return of VS, thoughts musings and whatever.

The triumphant return of VS has been announced and I just have to say this out loud...
the new name sucks. No really. It blows.

I can only imagine a scenario like this:

UD rep #1 - So we're bringing VS back?

UD rep #2 - Yep, but the original designer is going to change a few things first.

UD rep #1 - Ahh I see, that could be cool, but if we're changing it, what's the new name going to be? We can't use LCG. Oh god i don't want to remember that. Maybe something like PCG?

UD rep #2 - PCG?

UD rep #1 - Yeah! Stands for Player Card Game. It could have a nice ring to it!
*dramatic voice* Versus System 2: the Player Card Game.  Simple, to the point. It has a ring to it though. VS 2: PCG... yeah I like it! write that down will ya?

UD rep #2 - Yeah got it. (quickly writes down VS 2PCG) Ill send this one up.

So look, if somewhere out there, UDE rep #1 sees this, I feel you man. and i just want you to know...
I know what you meant, man.

So anyways the first FAQ was released today, not much was revealed, but lets clarify what we know:
- the 400 card set is complete playsets, this leaves around 25 cards per team. Not the largest margin of diversity, but i'm hoping generic team-ups will add options. I'm also hoping if army cards are reintroduced we see more than 4. or else army lists ared gonna get HELLA expensive.

- The game is reworked to use hero characters. This actually could be good. in the past we've had some quirky fun with alter-egos. you remember them, right?

See? I knew you would! This could be a very successful page right out of the WOW tcg and i am actually diggin it. Not sure how similar they will be, but hey, not a bad idea.

-The release will include 4 teams, given UD's preference to work closely with scheduled releases, I'm guessing the recent Marvel franchise movies will all be covered to some extent. Guardians, Avengers, Fan 4, and Spider-man maybe? It seems as logical a guess as any, after-all, nobody specified it would only be the Disney marvel universe included, after-all.

Did our nagging questions of the nature of the change to VS get addressed?
Not really. I'm certainly waiting with held breath as we have been promised a more detailed run-down from the game's original design lead when hopefully, we learn the answers to questions like:
-We were told initiatives were done away with. Is this in name only? How can you balance such a striking removal of what made VS System so unique to begin with?
-Can a tabletop player play old content vs new content?


Until those questions are answered for a start, most of us old VS dogs will probably just keep baying at the moon.

In the meantime, check out the original FAQ for yourself  HERE!!