Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In our second ever Cardrunners, we dive into a current hot topic - regarding the game's set 1 set size and drop rates! @RedZoneRogue, an avid Gundam fan, has a lot to compare things to and we'll run a lot of comparisons from across the TCG industry to try to bring you our best guess at the impact of both. Before that - congratulations to Cyberpunk TCG on breaking Kickstarter records as it completed funding - let's talk about what some of those numbers mean! Our Make a Choice for the week: Militech or Arasaka? Let us know in the quiz inside the episode! Mailbag questions? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro and Kickstarter Records 19:54 Thanks to JWWCards 21:19 Make a Choice 02 32:17 Set Size and Drop Rates 1:02:51 Mailbag - Kickstarter Shipping Logistics 1:06:40 Mailbag - Cyberpunk vs Neuroscape 1:11:06 Mailbag - Will Cyberpunk Run Out of Content? 1:20:01 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

Maindeck and @RedZoneRogue have combined forces to bring you a new weekly podcast focused on the Cyberpunk TCG! In episode 1, we discuss a bit of our backgrounds, as well as what brought us TO the Cyberpunk TCG, and why we enjoy it! Our Make a Choice for the week: Are you backing the Cyberpunk TCG Kickstarter? Let us know in the quiz inside the episode! Mailbag questions? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro and Who We Are 23:53 Thanks to JWWCards 25:00 Make a Choice 01 38:28 The Appeal of Cyberpunk TCG 1:07:06 Mailbag (Send us your questions!) 1:08:32 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

The Cyberpunk TCG Kickstarter AND Late Pledges are official over, so what's next for Cyberpunk TCG fans? Your favorite Cardrunners, Maindeck Dan and RedZoneRogue, are here to discuss that, as well as what's going on in Japan, our previous Make a Choices and a new one about Set releases, and some mailbag questions about building a local Cyberpunk TCG scene, and how many boxes is too many! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro, Trips, and Card Games in Japan 15:47 Make a Choice 05 41:07 What's Next for CTCG? 1:02:39 Mailbag - Building a Local Scene 1:13:20 Mailbag - Too Many Booster Boxes? 1:33:35 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

The Cardrunners are back in town, with our first MECHANIC DEEP DIVE episode - looking at RAM, a mechanic that got both of our brains tingling when we first saw it! Let's talk about what RAM is, and why it's so intriguing in today's main topic! Our Make a Choice for the week: Is V - Streetkid GOOD!? Let us know in the quiz inside the episode! In our Mailbag, we discuss a digital version of the game, balancing collectibles with competitive prizes, and sentient vending machines! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro + Presale & LGS Discussion 18:34 Make a Choice 04 32:24 Deep Dive: RAM 1:03:06 Mailbag - Digital Cyberpunk TCG 1:13:34 Mailbag - Collecting Competitive Promos 1:19:37 Mailbag - Most Wanted Character/Sentient Vending Machines 1:25:24 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

The very third episode of Cardrunners is here, so jump in as @RedZoneRogue and I dig into a HOT question - or criticism - we've seen around the net - Is Cyberpunk TCG just a rip-off of Lorcana? We have fun, but hope we approach the answer respectfully - please dig in and enjoy! Our Make a Choice for the week: Which COLOR are you most excited for? Let us know in the quiz inside the episode! In our Mailbag, we discuss special artworks, and special prizes! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro and Kickstarter Conclusion! 13:35 "Parasitic" Card Design Discussion 23:41 A Word About Our Sponsor, JWWCards 24:44 Make a Choice 03 40:45 Is Cyberpunk Just Lorcana? 1:15:37 Mailbag - Art Gallery Decks 1:23:32 Mailbag - Cool Prize Ideas 1:28:23 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

With so many players new to TCGs in the Cyberpunk TCG fan space, let's break down a bit of a primer regarding how you can start to make sense of the cards that are revealed! When do you know a card is great, or when does it start to need a bit of heavy lifting to get there? Maindeck Dan and RedZoneRogue break down the basics - plus, we dig deep into the responses to our last Make a Choice about set quantity, offer a new one with a Would you Rather style, and answer a couple of mailbag questions about crackin' packs and colorless cards! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro, Pledge Manager Choices, and Johnny 9:02 Make a Choice 06 30:15 What Makes a Card Good? 1:19:33 Mailbag - How Many Packs Is Too Many? 1:26:25 Mailbag - Colorless Cards? 1:30:10 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

Here it is chooms, the most exciting news the Cyberpunk TCG has had yet! WeirdCo has dropped the NEW RULES - and with changes this game-altering, we HAVE to cover it! Join myself and @RedZoneRogue as we dive into what the changes are and the implications they have for the game! Plus - our Make a Choice asks about Multiplayer format rules, and we cover two mailbag questions digging into broken decks and bans, and tips and etiquette for your first tournaments! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro and the WeirdCrew Make-a-Card 8:52 Jwwcards.com 9:49 Make a Choice 08 21:17 The Rules CHANGED!? 1:00:00 Mailbag: Broken Decks & Bans 1:08:19 Mailbag: First Tournament Tips & Etiquette 1:28:15 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

It's time for another mechanic deep dive, and in this episode of Cardrunners, we dig into the one that sets Cyberpunk TCG APART - The Gig system! The game's Dice, called Gigs, are really at the heart of much of the gameplay and we'll settle in to discuss exactly how that works and what makes this particular mechanic so special! Plus, are you Casual or Competitive? Let's Make a Choice, and answer a mailbag question sorting out the complicated Set 1 release schedule! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro and Early Experiences 8:52 Jwwcards.com 10:06 Make a Choice 07 22:41 Deep Dive: Gigs 51:52 Mailbag: Release Schedule Chaos? 1:07:00 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games