A Hidden Surprise
by Brian Weeks

It would be hard to argue that the Battle of Endor expansion, released June 22nd, 2007, is the best SWTCG expansion ever to be released. The set contained the much requested Ewoks and many new Imperial and Rebel units. The IDC tried to include every ability ever created for the TCG. There was also a fan-made You Make The Card and some Expanded Universe cards never seen before in the game.

We have also tried to "test the waters" with the card images. The IDC knew, even when going into our first expansion, Fall of the Republic, that many of the Expanded Universe images were not photos, but artwork. By using a painting for Delta Squad (A), a comic image for Jango Fett (H) and various CG images, such as Flurry (A), we were able to gauge player reactions to those cards. For the most part, response has been postive. Well, now the IDC is breaking new ground again.

There was a hidden surprise in the Battle of Endor release. It was a preview card for the next expansion. Some of you found it on your own, but many did not. There was a preview image on the last page of the Commons PDF that you can download from the BOE expansion page.

The Separatist Attack Squad is currently tournament legal and could see some play in Separatist decks. Especially when the next expansion is released. The IDC's next expansion will be based on the Cartoon Network® cartoon, Clone Wars: Volume 1. This is a working title. In the next few weeks, expect to see announcements on the expansion size and set description. We also have a "You Name The Set" planned, where you can help us create and then vote on the title of this next expansion. The "You Make The Card" or a variation of, may also make an appearance.

We have some great contests and player interactivities planned for the following months. We hope to keep you pleased with what we're doing for you too. Share this site with your friends and KEEP THE GAME ALIVE!!

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He is married, has a three year old son, is an architect, has been the Treasurer and Newsletter Editor for five years for JediOKC (an Oklahoma City based Star Wars Fan Club), was the IDC Card Development Chairperson for Fall of the Republic and is now the IDC Public Affairs Chairperson. Despite all that, he still has time to introduce the game to new players…KEEP THE GAME ALIVE!