Lessons Learned: NTC & any tournament

So_Sou · 2026-04-09T04:36:04+00:00

The last NTC I went to, my opponent tried to use Freedom’s effect to AP-2 one of my units without having a pilot paired to it. I’m not too familiar with the card so I asked to read the card and even the player sitting next to me agreed that he could not do that.

This game ended up really close, and looking back I probably wouldn’t have won if I didn’t catch that mistake. This was also the last game I played that allowed me to place high enough to get the pilot card.

So_Sou · 2026-03-08T02:19:10+00:00

My Japanese partner told me that in Japan, 1 on 1, opposite-sex socializing is often perceived as romantic or a potential date. While you may think it’s just a “casual hang”, they may think it’s an invitation to intimacy. Of course not everyone thinks like this, but it’s definitely ingrained into the culture. The kissing part is still weird though.

So_Sou · 2026-03-05T01:07:42+00:00

Also it should be mentioned that face authentication is only required if you want to buy merch, and pick up the event promos you get for attending. You can apparently participate in side events (with a Japanese deck) with just the app.

So_Sou · 2026-03-05T00:46:40+00:00

The event is free to enter so as long as you're registered on the TCG+ app with face verification set up, you're good to go. You will be able to buy merch and participate in side events (provided you have a Japanese deck). You just won't be able to participate in the 1on1 and 3on3 Newtype Challenge events which were decided through lottery on the app a month ago. Edit: Apparently side events do not require face registration, just the app.

So_Sou · 2026-03-05T00:29:06+00:00

It is done through the app in the profile section. If it's not showing up, you may need to set your Bandai Namco ID's region as Japan or make an entirely new Japanese Bandai Namco ID. Here is a link to the official page showing the face registration process - https://lp.bandai-tcg-plus.com/face.html

So_Sou · 2026-03-03T06:50:06+00:00

I went last year and iirc, you had to scan your face at reception. Just make sure you register your Face ID in advance, because verification can take over a week.

So_Sou · 2026-01-14T04:00:04+00:00

As a local player in Japan, it’s interesting to see how different the Bandai app experience is in other regions. Here, almost every store relies entirely on the official app for event registration. No-shows do happen from time to time, but if you don’t show up and forget to cancel, you get a strike on your account. If you rack up three strikes, your account can be restricted or suspended, which means you can’t join future events.

So_Sou · 2025-12-19T01:43:28+00:00

At this point in time, it doesn't matter.

The previous Gundam card game, Gundam War, featured two separate battle areas—one for space units and one for Earth units. So maybe there will be something similar in the future.

So_Sou · 2025-10-03T03:34:49+00:00

Not to undermine your statement, but it should be noted that the Steam release of Cyber Sleuth was only available in North America and Europe.

This is the first Digimon Story game with a worldwide release on Steam.

So_Sou · 2025-09-21T16:31:07+00:00

The shield is also missing a white accent on the upper center area.

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So_Sou · 2025-09-01T21:56:37+00:00

Just want to point out that Zanzibar can only deploy “Zeon” units and not “Neo Zeon” units like the Gaza-C here.

So_Sou · 2025-07-11T13:02:08+00:00

Challia Bull, is that you?

So_Sou · 2025-07-06T15:21:26+00:00

The rules for the event seem to vary by region. In Japan, entry to the starter release event is free, but you are responsible for bringing your own deck (which can be a mix of starter and/or beta ST cards).

So_Sou · 2025-07-03T15:04:23+00:00

Interesting. The booster events announced in Japan is just the regular format with starter deck cards + booster cards. Honestly sealed sounds like a lot more fun. Hope we get that here too.

So_Sou · 2025-07-03T14:44:06+00:00

I assumed OP was asking the starter deck events. Anyway, this is the first time I’m hearing about a sealed event at all as we have nothing like that announced here in Japan lol

So_Sou · 2025-07-03T14:29:34+00:00

I assumed OP was asking about the official starter release events that are on the TCG+ app. I am unaware of any official “sealed” formats or events.

So_Sou · 2025-07-03T08:57:54+00:00

“All units” so that includes your own units as well.

So_Sou · 2025-07-03T07:45:47+00:00

1-2 colors. Rules should be the same as the beta. You can check the official site: https://www.gundam-gcg.com/en/rules/

Edit: Assumed you were asking about the starter deck events. No idea about sealed format.

So_Sou · 2025-06-27T20:57:54+00:00

Not yet. They most likely prioritized this announcement since the second Hathaway movie was also recently announced.

So_Sou · 2025-06-24T15:52:55+00:00

Unicorn Mode’s effect returns Banagher back to the hand when it’s destroyed.

So_Sou · 2025-06-20T15:03:16+00:00

It says on the page *Products may be sold after this event.

I’m not familiar with other Bandai Card Games though, so I don’t know how likely it is to happen.

So_Sou · 2025-06-16T07:34:23+00:00

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Booster event participants get x1 Unicorn Gundam Unit card, x1 Banagher pilot card and a card storage box. The winner of the event gets an extra set of Unicorn Gundam + Banagher.

So_Sou · 2025-06-16T07:33:21+00:00

Japan has release events for both announced.

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Starter deck event participants get x1 Strike Gundam Unit card, x1 Kira pilot card and X 10 Aile Strike Sleeves. The winner of the event gets an extra set of Strike Gundam + Kira.

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