[quote name='NamPaehc']I'd check the PS boards/blog to try for answer to those. Good quetsions though, sorry I don't know answers.[/QUOTE]
For those interested, found the answers to my questions on the interweb.
1) Can I only play by myself with the initial 30 cards in the starter deck (packed with the game & eyecam bundle)? Would I need to buy another themed starter deck to play co-op mode with my cousin? In order to play a full, complete game you will need to start with a 30-card deck per player. This is definitely true for online VS. However, there is an easier "Rock Paper Scissor" Mode, but I'm not sure what the requirements or rules are...
2) Is it my understanding that all the starter decks packed with the game and all the individual themed starter decks ($15 each) are identical, respectively? So, that means only the $4 booster packs will be randomized with 8 cards, right?
YES, all the starter decks & themed decks will have identical selections of cards. Only the individual booster packs will have 8 random cards with 1 of them guaranteed to be ranked RARE or ULTRA-RARE.
3) Does anyone know the ratio of common & uncommon cards provided in the decks or booster packs? The press release only stated that there will be just 1 rare or ultra-rare per booster pak, so are the rest just duplicates that can be found in the starter decks? On that note, there will be 110 cards upon launch....is there any mention of how they have been divided (rarity & function-wise)? Still unknown
Here's some other detailed info I found out:
- The 1st set launched with the game release (110 cards) is coined "The Biolith Rebellion". The 2nd set will be released in Feb.2008, and a 3rd set expansion is scheduled for July 2008. Each new set will contain at least 100 new card types and will introduce more powerful creatures and spells to keep the game "fresh". My pocket book is hurting from the news already.
- There is a deck limitation imposed. In general, you can only have a limit of 3 of the same cards in your hand. Some unique cards might be more stingy.