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'''Character cards''' (キャラクターカード, ''Kyarakutākādo'') are the card type central to the [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] games. Character cards are needed to establish facilities and engage missions, earning VP so that the player can win the game.
'''Character cards''' (キャラクターカード, ''Kyarakutākādo'') are the card type central to the [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]]. Character cards are needed to establish facilities and engage missions, earning [[VP]] so that the player can win the game.


==Overview==
==Overview==
Character cards are one of the three main card types, along with [[Mission card]]s and [[Facilities card]]s. They roughly make up about 70% of the cards in the game and a comparable ratio is preferable for individual decks as well.
Character cards are one of the three main card types, along with [[Mission card]]s and [[Facilities card]]s. They roughly make up about 70% of the cards in the game and a comparable ratio is preferable for individual decks as well.


They depicted characters from the [[Suikoden series]] and have a number of fields tailored to that character. Players use these cards to establish Facilities cards and engage Mission cards in order to win the game.
They depicted characters from the [[Suikoden series]] and have a number of fields tailored to that character. Players use these cards to establish Facilities cards and engage Mission cards in order to win the game. Playing a character card is called "deploying."


Unlike the other card types, Character cards can be further subdivided by their [[Class]], which affects how they interact with Mission and Facilities cards.
Unlike the other card types, Character cards can be further subdivided by their [[Class]], which affects how they interact with Mission and Facilities cards.
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==Fields==
==Fields==
===Name===
===Name===
[[File:Geddoe (CS card CS2-005).png|220px|thumb|right|[[Geddoe (CS card CS2-005)|Geddoe]] character card]]
The character name. There can be cards of the same character name with differing attributes and abilities depending on the release. Conversely, some cards of the same character name may differ only in artwork used. Names are also vital in determining whether the [[Unique Rule]] applies or not.
The character name. There can be cards of the same character name with differing attributes and abilities depending on the release. Conversely, some cards of the same character name may differ only in artwork used. Names are also vital in determining whether the [[Unique Rule]] applies or not.


===Rune===
===Rune===
{{Main|Rune (Genso Suikoden Card Stories)}}
Some characters in the [[Suikoden series]] carry [[rune]]s, which give them special powers. In Card Stories characters with a rune may have unique abilities or be affected by other cards differently than those without runes.
Some characters in the [[Suikoden series]] carry [[rune]]s, which give them special powers. In Card Stories characters with a rune may have unique abilities or be affected by other cards differently than those without runes.


===Gender===
===Gender===
{{Main|Gender}}
{{Main|Gender}}
The gender given to the character. Gender is something of a misnomer as it represents not only physical sex but also robots, non-sapient animals and so on. Different cards and abilities can target and affect different genders in the game.
The gender given to the character. Gender is something of a misnomer as it represents not only sex but also robots, non-sapient animals and so on. Different cards and abilities can target and affect different genders in the game.


===Class===
===Class===
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* [[:Category:Character cards|List of Character cards]]
* [[:Category:Character cards|List of Character cards]]


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==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories Official Rule Book 1st Edition]], page 3
 
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[[Category:Genso Suikoden Card Stories rules and terminology]]
[[Category:Genso Suikoden Card Stories rules and terminology]]

Latest revision as of 13:48, 11 January 2025

Character cards (キャラクターカード, Kyarakutākādo) are the card type central to the Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG. Character cards are needed to establish facilities and engage missions, earning VP so that the player can win the game.

Overview

Character cards are one of the three main card types, along with Mission cards and Facilities cards. They roughly make up about 70% of the cards in the game and a comparable ratio is preferable for individual decks as well.

They depicted characters from the Suikoden series and have a number of fields tailored to that character. Players use these cards to establish Facilities cards and engage Mission cards in order to win the game. Playing a character card is called "deploying."

Unlike the other card types, Character cards can be further subdivided by their Class, which affects how they interact with Mission and Facilities cards.

Fields

Name

Geddoe character card

The character name. There can be cards of the same character name with differing attributes and abilities depending on the release. Conversely, some cards of the same character name may differ only in artwork used. Names are also vital in determining whether the Unique Rule applies or not.

Rune

Main article: Rune (Genso Suikoden Card Stories)

Some characters in the Suikoden series carry runes, which give them special powers. In Card Stories characters with a rune may have unique abilities or be affected by other cards differently than those without runes.

Gender

Main article: Gender

The gender given to the character. Gender is something of a misnomer as it represents not only sex but also robots, non-sapient animals and so on. Different cards and abilities can target and affect different genders in the game.

Class

Main article: Class

Character cards are divided into 5 different classes. These classes affect when and where they can be played in the game. The five classes are: Mastermind, Leader, Commoner, Free and Craftman.

List of Character cards

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Card Stories Official Rule Book 1st Edition, page 3