Bingo Completion and 2k Views Community Raffle!

Hey there everyone! With last week's reveal of Pieuje, I'm happy to announce that we've finally completed a row in Opus VI Bingo! 

When I came up with the idea for the Bingo, it was really more meant for humorous purposes, and with categories like "Your Waifu" and "Fire Gets Screwed" I figured most people would take it as such. That being said, I also wanted to try and make it so a row could actually be completed, and combining my research into the Chapters cards, as well as observing general trends between set releases is how we ended up with the finished Bingo card. I figured most people would get a chuckle out of it, and forget about it. 

Boy, was I wrong. 

Every time I updated the Bingo sheet with a new stamp and posted it on community groups, people responded so well that it was almost like they were in a bigger hurry to complete a row than I was. I had to make it a rule that I only marked off one space at a time because people would suggest that certain cards triggered two or three spaces. It was really fun seeing how people would react with each new card revealed. 

Once we get closer to Opus VII's release in the Fall, I'd like to do this again, though it might be harder going forward since it looks like they're relying a lot less on the Chapters cards than in previous sets. Hell, maybe I can get some suggestions from you guys on what goes on it! Not that it'll stop me entirely from putting ridiculous categories on it, but hey, my Bingo, my rules. 

If I ever put this on a Bingo and we get it, I'm not sure if I would be oddly satisfied or horrified.

Also, my spoiler post for the Cactuar card got over 2,000 views! The amount of support I've gotten from the FFTCG community as a whole has been pretty mind-blowing, and I really look forward to providing you guys with more of my weird, pseudo-casual style content in the future. 

So with that, I wanted to do something fun for you guys, both to say thanks for reading my blog and to celebrate the release of Opus VI. So I've teamed up with some members of the community to bring you two different raffles!

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Raffle #1: Opus VI Bingo 

So as you can see, the center row was the first one to get a Bingo. Once the full set releases, I'll make a final version showing all of the categories that I managed to predict correctly. But for now, what will the raffle be for? 

Well Nicola Militello, winner of the first official FFTCG NA Community Contest and owner of Envy Games offered to provide a Foil set of the cards from Opus VI that we got the Bingo with - so what are those cards? 

Obviously, all 5 cards will be the English Foil versions - Including the Legendary Firion! Hell, I'll even sign them Kageyama-style to commemorate the occasion! 

A big thanks to Nicola and Envy Games to agreeing to provide this prize! If you haven't checked out the store yet, give him some love! He genuinely tries to make each order a custom experience, complete with hand-written notes!

Raffle #2: 2k Views 

One of the things I wanted to do with this raffle was to provide some sort of custom FFTCG accessory, while also putting the spotlight on the work of people in the community. Enter RenaPi, a local NY artist and FFTCG player. 

RenaPi is a member of my local casuals group who, like myself, is a newer player who usually gets their ass handed to them by the more experienced members of the NY scene. What gave me the idea to ask for her contribution for the raffle was her hand drawn custom TCG playmat, featuring one of my favorite Final Fantasy characters, Kuja. 

I took a ton of pictures to try and show how beautiful this piece is. I failed spectacularly to do it justice.

So for the 2k views raffle, RenaPi has agreed to create a custom full color digital piece of artwork for the winner. I will then order a 24 x 15 playmat from Inked Gaming with the artwork on it, and send it to the winner! What character will be on the playmat? Well, in order to enter the raffle, you have to list who your favorite Final Fantasy character is. Make sure you choose wisely - that will be the character she does the artwork of! 

Once again, a huge thanks to RenaPi for lending her talents to this raffle. I really wanted to take the opportunity to show off people in the FFTCG Community for something other than winning tournaments or being great at the game. Not that there's anything wrong with that! I just wanted to explore other aspects of players and fans of the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game.    

Now before we get started, here are the rules for the Raffles: 

- The Raffle submission period will begin as soon as this blog is posted (June 25th) up until 12:00PM EST on July 13th. In short, on the official release of Opus VI is when I will announce the winners. The method of announcement is TBD.

- Your entry makes you eligible for both the card set and the playmat. A winner will be selected at random for each. If you were hoping for one prize and happen to win the other... well don't be that guy/gal who complains about it!

- In order to enter, you must complete the survey that will be linked right under this list. It's really quick - only 3 questions!

- The contest is open to both local and international fans of the TCG, so if you don't happen to be from the US, don't sweat it! I will be in contact with the winners to discuss shipping arrangements.

- If for some reason a prize is not claimed within one week of the winner announcement, I reserve the right to pick a new winner!

Alright, I think that takes care of everything - If you want to enter the Community Raffle then click the link below!!

Click Here to Enter Both Raffles!  

Welp, that just about covers it! I hope everyone enjoyed the Bingo, and look forward to announcing the winners!

Until next time - Keep on Grinding,