aCe 2119 may be the BEST gaming edition ever!!

[ringsyde]

I just finished reading the companion book to aCe 2119. As many of you may know, I haven't followed a COTG storyline format for years. Consequently, I usually read these books to find out finishers and other bits of info.

That said, I have to say that if this game edition were a movie or television series, I would be glued to the screen! The story is so engrossing, combining action, horror and eerie twists to set up this amazing new federation. The book reads like something from survival horror, action anime and sci-fi, and it's all blended well here. There have been dark episodes in the GWF history, but this edition makes you feel like you've entered a wrestling wasteland in which everyone is at war with everyone else, and title belts are secondary to survival. I really like this concept.

I can't say enough about the cards. Shepard is already a favorite, and Jakyll, Flatliner and Scorch are plain awesome. I mentioned in an earlier post that Paganax's pin rating would greatly hurt his chances to make an impact. The little twist on his power (he feeds off others' damage) actually makes him pretty formidable.

I'm going on and on about this set because, frankly, I haven't been this thoroughly pleased with ANYTHING in a long, long while. As a videogamer, comic buyer, toy collector and ccg fan, there have been very few sequels, add-ons, or expansions that live up to the standard set here. This game edition makes me remeber the excitement I felt upon receiving and playing my first ever edition of COTG, and I actually planned on not ordering aCe 2119.

I'm sure I sound like one great big boring ad already. So be it. You owe it to yourself and the life of your fed(s) to include this LANDMARK edition to your collection. I've been toying with the idea of stepping away from COTG (due issues of time and money), but if this is the new standard, I'll give up videogaming or comics to stay onboard. What a great set. Should anyone care, I'll have fully colored cards posted on my site sometime tomorrow.

[sam]

if this edition is even half as good as everyone saying it is, i;m gonna really happy. it should be coming in the mail tomorrow (i ordered it a few days ago online).

i hope to post my thoughts on it as soon as i get it, but i might be too busy playing. ;D

[Tournament Master]

Got aCe on Saturday (a nice surprise). Definately some very interesting game mechanics introduced. I really liked how different moves had different powers against certain races than others. I liked how holding the Essance belts gave the champ an ag/pw advantage, but thought it could reduce PIN by 1 as well, but still I liked it. I definately don't think this ranks above GWF or CPC, but I would play it over LOW.

I think the only thing that bothered me was the writing style in the booklet. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't Tom's style, which I somewhat expected knowing he was involved, but he in fact Tom was just the editor for the project. I think Jeff's writing style was great for the Genesis graphic novel, but didn't translate as well to a game book. I may be in the minority here, but I guess I am just more used to Tom and Mark's riting styles in the game books, and Jeff's was very different. Although if aCe continues as a regular series, my opinion may completely change.

In the end, I think its a fed that coul work, it just will have to gro on me, like the CPC did. My first Essence Holders were:
Singles - Murdok
Tag Team - Specialists
Big Main Event tonight features Murdok and Ressurection vs. Aegis and Specialists, plus Ventross and Rankor meet for the first time. Should be a dandy.

[sam]

Got it! And i have to say, I agree with the title of this post. I tend to think this edition could be the BEST ONE EVER.

Like RingSyde said, the story and characters are a perfect blend of action and dark sci-fi, all while incorperating everyhting into a tight game edition with some really great new twists on classic playing rules.

I think Tournamant Master is mistaken here, Jeff had nothing to do with aCe, it was Kris from the GENESIS book that wrote this edition (while Tom edited).

also, i'd like to tell Tom thanks for put out another great product and my hat goes off to Kris Osk for bringing his unique style to this new edition (i thought the writing was AWESOME). Man this thing should really be turned into a movie! I'd buy a ticket!!

[Pete Beck]

I'd be right with you in line for a ticket to see the aCe Movie!

[B. Mackrell]

Great set! This should be a good league for those who want to see a more sci-fi style of play. Sort of continues off of the Cosmic Battle with the same tone and style of story.

Did the attack of the zombies remind anyone else of "Shaun of the Dead"?

One thing is for sure though, I will need to keep some scrap paper handy when running aCe cards so I can keep track of what all rules I need to use where. Lots of innovation here and very unique. I just hope I can keep it all straight

We'll see where this goes... possibly a once-a-year update (every other year GWF time), or a twice a year update with a smaller booklet and less cards to reduce the ammount of time spent by the writers and the money spent by the fans.

Great work guys!

Bryan

[Tournament Master]

Guest-sam said:

I think Tournamant Master is mistaken here, Jeff had nothing to do with aCe, it was Kris from the GENESIS book that wrote this edition (while Tom edited).

Doh! I knew it was Kris, I keep mixing him and Jeff G up, since they were both involved with Genesis. Who knows, in a few editions, aCe may be my favorite thread. Mark' writing bothred me at first too, but no CPC is the the set I most look forwar to. I'm interested to see where it goes for sure.

[GalactiKing]

While I thought the set was decent, I definitely do not think it's the best set ever. Some confusing stuff, a few cards that aren't quite following the rules, and a lack of some personalities hurts it in my book. I do enjoy Kris's writing though.