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[Captain Blue]

I just have one question: How will you make sure no one is overpowered? So far you have said nothing besides basic types, but some pokemon would, by default, be stronger. The problem is that people will most likely either want legendaries or make a bunch of heavy tanks and thus obliterate everything with an impossibly large/armored force. You'll need equalizers, and they'd better be damned good if you want this to succeed.

[kEvin]

[Chaos-Stev-0]

[Super Ultimario]

Of course balance is an issue. But before we make the cards, we must figure out how the game itself is played. When cards themselves are proposed/made, I'll be sure to monitor very closely any kinds of balance issues.

Also Game & Watch, the status effects could use some improvement.

[Super Slim]

Oh man, this is going to be awesome.

I hope we can somehow get this running soon, it will probably make Digi more popular and attract new members, but one thing bothers me.

What if there are two members of equal power, but not of equal fortune?

One member would have ultra powerful items and would kill the other, so this brings up a question...

Will all of the ultra rich members be invincible compared to the others?

This could cause problems, and I think that we shouldn't use the items from stores. :p

[Super Ultimario]

Also now for some miscellaneous thoughts, a few of which might work:

Level

There are 4 basic levels: 1,2,3, and 4. 1 is for weaker, less expensive cards, including a few free ones. There might be some equipment that work specifically for level 1s and no other levels, enough to make them roughly as powerful as level 2s. Level 2s are kind of "middle". They're a good deal more powerful and expensive than 1s, but a good deal less powerful and expensive than 3s. They're also the most common. Level 3s are of course more powerful and expensive than the rest. Level 4s are a bit different. They are extremely expensive, and are far more powerful than level 3s. They're nearly twice as good as a level 3. They start out with few in stock, and don't restock often. They also likely won't get much use, due to many people calling them overpowered.

These levels will be useful in keeping cards balanced, but still varied. If somebody has higher level cards than you, it is often a good warning sign not to battle them or at least not put a wager on it. Tournaments will often put limits on different levels, often limiting 3s and completely banning 4s.

[Captain Blue]

But then people will complain that you're outlawing "the good cards", and that their strategies revolve around unleashed a high-powered card early. So unless there are in fact no cards of level 4, it would make level 3, the next highest, the type everyone wants. If we remove that, it would be very limited with only levels one and two, but it would be balanced. So, as it seems to play out in my mind, level fours should probably not exist. If this is indeed going to use pokemon, we must ban starters and legendaries entirely, as those are the most overpowered of them all. With only regular cards, the game will be far more enjoyable and there will be much less to complain about aside from people with more experience winning constantly and making people who lose constantly feel bad. But, that is a minor issue that cannot be resolved. All in all, my idea may in fact work, but it is only speculation. Take it however you wish to do so.

[Super Ultimario]

Yeah, it would have less people complaining if we had no level 4s. The level 3s should stay though.

[Super Slim]

I think that we should be able to have a partner of sorts, an NPC the follows behind each of us (custom sprite maybe?) and levels up as they battle. Partners are always fun. :D

[Paper_Waluigi]

[Macha]

Oh my god yes, Francis, do it. This'd be amazing. :3

[Super Slim]

I think there should be one big world map board, and if you meet up with another member you can challenge him/her to a battle which brings you to another board with different terrain (hills, boulders, etc.) that varies depending on your surroundings on the world map.

Maybe some landmarks on the main world board such as cities, towns, villages, mountains, etc.

[Francis]

DigiBattle Group created for more detailed discussion:

http://digibutter.nerr.biz/groups.php?action=view&g=345

[Manpersonguything]

Noooohohohoho

This could go bad. I can just see it. It's too complicated. Make it so battles can be sort, then I might like it.

[Super Maiq the Liar]

The way M'aiq sees it, this could be a good idea.

The way he thinks one could countermeasure the "uberpowered tank" thing would be with two other factors. Heavy sword + tin suit? Low speed, minimal attack range. Light armor? Faster, ranged attacks, spells and the like. That could easily balance things out if you do them right.