Hero Up! Super Hero Squad Online Card Game Discussion

[daredeville]

My Love is back!

Mason defeats Dream Guard 2-1

Those where some great games, good to have you be my welcome wagon! Also I'm happy I got to test my new Avenger's deck, its worked a lot better than what I bought it would have.

HOORAY!!! Glad to have you back, Dream! Proceed at a pace that is best for you! Yaaaay!!! :D

Hey guys, guess what? Kaboom doesn't work either.

Yeaaahhh... doesn't surprise me at this point. Thanks, Zil.

I discovered two more last night too:
Archnemesis
Lizardpit Trap

And took a bunch of the suspect list:
E=Mr. Fantastic Squared
Invisible Squeeze
Invisiboulder
Perfect Solution
Bull in a China Shop
Hits Like a Freight Train
Sabotage
Takes Two to Tango

So with Kabooom... we are up to 21...!! I sent them a big long ticket this morning with the complete list of (then) 20 cards. It seems like a couple of those malfunctioning appear to be ones that destroy Keepers in addition to the Keepers triggered by a certain Factor, etc.... Oi. Hopefully they get this fixed soon.

HERE is the full list. Also refer to this list and let me know if any suspects are working or not. I don't have them all..!

The GOOD NEWS is that it appears that the Fantastic Four, Spider-Friends, and Brotherhood of Evil Mutants teams are completely clear of malfunctioning cards... at least as far as we know.

Keep on updating, and keep on sending tickets, and keep your head on a swivel, and keep on with the keep-on... keepers...



OH! And by the way, Card Leaguers :

I added a link to the current week's UPDATE to the top of the first post, so be sure to check there if you need to locate that business.

[daredeville]

Whup! Looks like I got a response to my ticket from the support staff! :

Greetings,


Thank you for contacting us, we apologize for the
frustration this issue has caused.


We are aware of the current trouble with the Card Game
and are working to correct it as quickly as possible.


We hope to have this issue resolved quickly, once
resolved the Card Game should once again work correctly! We appreciate your
patience during this time.


Sincerely,


Super Hero Squad Online Support

Well, that's good that they are working on it already. Hopefully it won't be too long.

Thanks for the response, support staff!! :D

[Danger Loud Prince]

Sorry if this have been asked before, but I wonder if the "main hero" character we chose for card games actually do have any relevance in the gameplay at all? Or is it nothing more than a visual avatar only?

[Zil]

Sorry if this have been asked before, but I wonder if the "main hero" character we chose for card games actually do have any relevance in the gameplay at all? Or is it nothing more than a visual avatar only?

The main hero you use gets the experience points awarded at the end of the match.

[Baron Zemo]

Here's the list of loot cards that are programmed into the game

Spider Armor (Spider-Man) - Redeem this code for Armored Spider-Man at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Winter Warrior (Iron Man) - Redeem this code for Arctic Iron Man at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Phoenix's Fury (Phoenix) - Redeem this code for White Phoenix at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Unstoppable Avengers (Captain America) - Redeem this code for an online Cap Statue at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Avengers' Courage (Thor) - Redeem this code for an online Thor Statue at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Iron Avenger (Iron Man) - Redeem this code for an online Iron Man Statue at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Cold Snap (Spider-Girl) - Redeem this code for a bundle of Winter Globes at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Hidden Power Source (Black Panther) - Redeem this code for a bundle of Power Surges at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Disco Animal (She-Hulk) - Redeem this code for a bundle of Dance Parties at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Card Sharp (Bullseye) - Redeem this code for a free online booster pack at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!

[Wolverine63]

Dang. I'll have to keep an eye out for those!

[Virgo]

Phoenix's Fury (Phoenix) - Redeem this code for White Phoenix at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!

Oh White Phoenix, gimme!
I was told she was going to be a code hero sometime last year, glad it was true! Anyone know if the cards will be exclusive to USA like the gold cards, hope they might pop up here instead of having to wrestle for one on eBay. Also its pretty interesting they choose Arctic Armor Iron Man for a code hero, would have expected the Silver Centurion or Thorbuster armor but glad they are using the obscure ones too. Hope they aren't complete re-paints of the heroes though it would be a bit disappointing but still its White Phoenix!

Also on the malfunctioning card department, I was playing again the Scarlet Witch power quest on the Onslaught battle and he used a Painful Betrayal card and it didn't do the effect (which actually saved my game as I had six keepers) so I think its safe to add it to the list.

[daredeville]

Here's the list of loot cards that are programmed into the game

Spider Armor (Spider-Man) - Redeem this code for Armored Spider-Man at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Winter Warrior (Iron Man) - Redeem this code for Arctic Iron Man at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Phoenix's Fury (Phoenix) - Redeem this code for White Phoenix at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Unstoppable Avengers (Captain America) - Redeem this code for an online Cap Statue at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Avengers' Courage (Thor) - Redeem this code for an online Thor Statue at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Iron Avenger (Iron Man) - Redeem this code for an online Iron Man Statue at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Cold Snap (Spider-Girl) - Redeem this code for a bundle of Winter Globes at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Hidden Power Source (Black Panther) - Redeem this code for a bundle of Power Surges at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Disco Animal (She-Hulk) - Redeem this code for a bundle of Dance Parties at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!
Card Sharp (Bullseye) - Redeem this code for a free online booster pack at HeroUp.com/code and play online for FREE!

Nice find, Zemo!

I'm most excited for getting free online booster packs, myself. But free heros are cool too! Could care less about free Goodies, but hey free's free I guess..!

Oh White Phoenix, gimme!
I was told she was going to be a code hero sometime last year, glad it was true! Anyone know if the cards will be exclusive to USA like the gold cards, hope they might pop up here instead of having to wrestle for one on eBay. Also its pretty interesting they choose Arctic Armor Iron Man for a code hero, would have expected the Silver Centurion or Thorbuster armor but glad they are using the obscure ones too. Hope they aren't complete re-paints of the heroes though it would be a bit disappointing but still its White Phoenix!

Also on the malfunctioning card department, I was playing again the Scarlet Witch power quest on the Onslaught battle and he used a Painful Betrayal card and it didn't do the effect (which actually saved my game as I had six keepers) so I think its safe to add it to the list.

I don't know anything about Arctic Armor Iron Man, but a quick search shows he is blue/silver... I hope he isn't just a re-paint of Stealth Iron Man... that'd be a weak incentive character to offer since he is easily obtainable through Challenges. Armored Spidey I think is the biggest character draw for a lot of people since many of us grew up knowing that as one of his few alternate outfits.

And I will add Painful Betrayal to the List, Virgo, thanks! Be sure to report it to the support too.

They did tell me they were aware of the issues, but I'm sure it couldn't hurt for them to have a full list as we encounter them, just in case.


Also -- In terms of the availability of the physical SHS TCG -- I just asked my local comic shop about it today, even bringing a print out of the press release... and they say they've already ordered it! They are expecting it within the next month they said. I didn't speak to the owner, but one of their long-time employees, but he knows his stuff. I'll likely order a box when I stop in next...! :D

SO in summary, it sounds like they are available to comic shops, and they are certainly coming. Just ask your local shop to order it! Dunno about Canada, Virgo, but seek out your local shop there and ask. Otherwise, I'm sure your friends here can help ya out.

[Charles LePage]

Also -- In terms of the availability of the physical SHS TCG -- I just asked my local comic shop about it today, even bringing a print out of the press release... and they say they've already ordered it! They are expecting it within the next month they said. I didn't speak to the owner, but one of their long-time employees, but he knows his stuff. I'll likely order a box when I stop in next...! :D

Did they say who they ordered it from, since Diamond hasn't listed them as an available item yet?

[Johnnys65]

Did they say who they ordered it from, since Diamond hasn't listed them as an available item yet?

From what I've read here and elsewhere, they are ordering from Upper Deck directly. The way I understand it, UD is still slimming down it's "Full scale/whole sale" approach and not going through distributers such as Diamond and Alliance, at least not with these cards until they show what kind of buyer base they will have.

[Charles LePage]

From what I've read here and elsewhere, they are ordering from Upper Deck directly. The way I understand it, UD is still slimming down it's "Full scale/whole sale" approach and not going through distributers such as Diamond and Alliance, at least not with these cards until they show what kind of buyer base they will have.

Interesting. Comic Book shops base their orders partly on pre-orders and partly on how they think they can sell an item to someone walking into their shop. This approach from UD greatly limits customer pre-orders.

[suedehead]

week 6 match: Fighting Raven defeats Archer Roamer 2-1

[daredeville]

Did they say who they ordered it from, since Diamond hasn't listed them as an available item yet?

I did not ask, but I will when I go in next time and ask the owner.

From what I've read here and elsewhere, they are ordering from Upper Deck directly. The way I understand it, UD is still slimming down it's "Full scale/whole sale" approach and not going through distributers such as Diamond and Alliance, at least not with these cards until they show what kind of buyer base they will have.

From what stu said, I believe this to be true. That they order it from Upper Deck directly. Now, if this is the case, and these cards aren't listed on any of the usual ordering venues, did UD send out notices to the stores..? I do know that my LCS goes to a distributor every Friday to pick up her Magic cards at the very least. She may also be getting other her TCG's and various products there too.

Interesting. Comic Book shops base their orders partly on pre-orders and partly on how they think they can sell an item to someone walking into their shop. This approach from UD greatly limits customer pre-orders.

I do know that this LCS does very well with TCG's in general. They hold all the Magic events (Friday Night Magic, Pre-Release, Launch Party, Game Day, etc.), they also hold tourneys for Pokémon, and that one with the horrible character design. They even have some kind of machine for that one.. dunno what it does. They sell single cards, and all kinds of support products for the TCG's. They also sell other kinds of games with cards, figurines, board, and HeroClix. So they are a natural fit to sell the SHS TCG, and it will likely sell quite well there.

The employee even quoted the owner as saying "we've gotta get that one" in reference to the SHS TCG!

There is another LCS I frequent nearby, they don't carry nearly as much in terms of TCG's and other games, but they definitely sell Magic, Pokemon and Heroclix, as well as other kinds of cards. So I'll check and see with them too..!

[Shocking Techno Girl]

Week 5: I have defeated Grand Poisonous Catcher 2-1

[kidcage]

I'm hoping to see these at Target and Wal-Mart, as ever since the closing of my beloved Atomic Comics, very few other comic stores actually carry too many of these types of games. I'd hate for this to be something I miss out on.