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Having spent no small part of my own time as a volunteer for NISEI in previous years as one of the game design team members, I love to see the positive responses... and, have to somewhat disappointedly agree with all of the criticisms of what we achieved, and note that NISEI has been very aware of a lot of these issues as it's been finding it's feet and learning how to do it's best. I am excited for the future of this game, despite the very real flaws, and am hopeful that with time, NISEI will manage to at least get close to the incredible potential for this game.

Why is this from 2022 saying I should get into Netrunner in 2024, I am so weirded out rn

I worked on the development of System Gateway, and seeing this video is so very special. We tried our very best to make it the perfect intro to Netrunner and your description is exactly what we were going for. Much Love

Ah, I love this game. I wrote the InQuest review in '96-'97 that gave the original five stars.

I just commented in our NISEI internal chat that this video is so deeply loving, and I appreciate it so much for this. NISEI exists because Netrunner is so uniquely captivating that we just couldn't let it die. It means a lot to me that you were able to not only experience that magic yourself, but convey it as well. Thanks for this video, Tom. I hope I can square off against you in Netspace someday. (SHUX, perhaps?) Oh, and I noticed Zahya got a lot of attention in the B-roll, so I have to ask: Which are your favorite IDs to play currently?

This is imo Tom's best video yet. The camera and editing work is outstanding, especially in the "Poker chips" section of the video. The amount of work to make a 30 minute video like this, jesus, it must be enormous. Great job, seriously.

Tom this is such a good video and I love it so much. John Netrunner might be my halloween costume this year! It's so good. So I'm a member of NISEI's product team and much of your grips are right on the nose. Early on we didn't have the funds or resources to commission artist so we had to "hack" our way through getting those cards out. Much of the art you didn't like was from our early sets. I still cringe at some of the things we put out... eek! Now that we have a few years under our belt and the resources to commission professional artist, we've been able to make some really nice cards. System Gateway was just the start of improving our art skills. We have a new set coming out in July and I think you are going to love the art and overall theme. I'm excited for you to see it. Anyways, I enjoyed this video a lot. Thanks for your effort in putting it together.

This video has changed my gaming life. After selling my entire collection many years ago, I thought Netrunner was dead for good. This has got me collecting again. Thanks guys!

Tom. What an amazing video. Keep on doing great work.

Lovely to see SUSD shine a light on this game again. We are still going over here and you are all so very welcome back. And don't worry about the funky art, the upcoming expansion is going to continue to see improvements on that front. It was mainly that first set (which NISEI pushed out in an unbelievably short time right after the game was cancelled by FFG) that had that problem.

Netrunner is still the best card game ever. Now that it's non-commercial it's even better

I’m glad you’re covering this game to show that the community is still keeping it alive. There’s nothing quite like it and I hope more people will play it now

I recently got into Netrunner, and I love it so much.

This game was the game for me and my college roommates. When it was announced that it was being discontinued I regretted not running out and buying everything for it (I had lapsed in my purchasing as I had been hard up for cash) and it taught me the lesson of buy everything if I love a game, which is why I have an unhealthily large collection of Arkham Horror the card game. It sounds like I have to start a new collection of Nisei cards.

Why you should get into Netrunner 2022? YES

I wish I had the guts to play more netrunner. I love everything about the game, and I think it's perfect, but everytime I go into jinteki, I'm like "Good god. This game is emotional and scary"

That picture of you as a toddler with the Netrunner core made me crumble into ancient dust and blow away in the wind

Got into this about 6 months ago and had a time delayed heartbreak about its cancellation. So glad it’s getting coverage

Bought this instantly, I played originally, but didn't know about the project Nisei

When this game got cancelled I died on the inside a little.

Oh my goodness. I was not aware this was back. I loved playing this game, I still have the binders of my cards on the shelf.

It's crazy that you've put this video up when you did - we've just gotten back in to Nisei after letting our Netrunner cards sit in the dark for years. We're LOVING the new cards, and are limiting ourselves to the Nisei-only cardpool. It's also fascinating to discover how the corps and runners have evolved over time. Tom, I wish you weren't an ocean away - we'd love to throw some cards around together!

Printed the System Gateway a few weeks back, hoping to get it to the table soon!

Just played my first two games! Lost game one right away falling for a Net Damage trap. Game Two was down to the absolute wire. Stole the winning objective with my last credit while it already had two advancement counters + 3 deep Ice!

Since I'm sure I'll be the only one to point it out, I like the subtle "Second Arrangement" transition used at 8:33. A true SD fan

I got in to Android: Netrunner just after Mumbad scared off many of the older players. My learning experience, because no one was really interested in kitchen-tabling with me, was to read and watch tournament videos for a good two months before playing my first game at a local meet up. It very quickly became my all-time favourite physical game. You'll have the issue of "you can't get these cards", but Trace 5, Peachhack, Metropole Grid, and Sneakdoor have some great tournament videos with commentary. The FFG channel still has all their old tournament videos up too. Even if you never play outside of your kitchen, you'll learn a lot about the mechanics and what makes a card viable in your deck this way. Hack the planet!

I've decided to get back in after a long time away!

I'm reading Neuromancer now, and seeing all the references and nods makes this game all the more enticing.

So strange that earlier this week I had a thought “I wonder if you could start Netrunner now” if you could get a copy

I feel the same about that Pirates of the Spanish Main game where you built actual models of ships from the cards. I got into it just as it died...

There is some introductory content that is produced more recently. On KZfaq, YsengrinSC has a couple great videos that break down some key concepts in the game like ICE and Win Conditions. The Metropole Grid is a good place to watch some full gameplay where everything is thoroughly explained, which helps develop a good understanding of how the game plays. And then my own content focuses a bit more on competitive play and an explanation of strategy, although I do fun things as well 😉 Awesome video!

The best part about NISEI is also its greatest weakness: It's entirely community driven. If more people get involved, it will just make the game better. Also, it's very fitting that the people Running the game now are passionate individuals rather than some Corporation.

I struggled back and forth whether I should start with NISEI as I've heard great things about Netrunner. Thankfully I found friendly people on a Discord (Green Level Clearance) to help me get started with some rules and I bought it. I unpacked it with a flat mate just to try it out - and then FOUR HOURS were suddenly gone. Damn this game can be intense! As a Runner you wonder what the Corporation is hiding. As Corp you are in the constant fear of getting attacked in your weak spot. I didn't even build a deck yet and are looking to test out some beginner decks to learn further. -> Definitely worth getting if you're into asymmetric games.

My kids and I have been digging into the old Core Set for a couple of years now. It's so good. The lines and decisions you have to make are unlike any other CCG. It's the GOAT for sure.

I absolutely LOVED that bit around 3:30 where you got "carried away there". Brilliant storytelling, it had me engrossed completely.

Startup has been massively successful for my community (Austin, TX)!

Found this project a year ago and have been playing it with the kids who are now huge Netrunner nerds. Thanks project NISEI.

Old time netrunner here (and previous store champ), didn't know about nisei and I'm shortly about to buy it all

Took delivery of my System Gateway and Deckbuilder pack just last week. Amazing game. Great video, Tom.

Whats awesome about Netrunner is that it is cyberpunk af for it to be maintained by a community organization after abandonment by a large corporation

@teamcovenant needs to make a System Gateway "How to Play" revisit of Netrunner

John Netrunner was later killed in a building fire, officially caused by an electrical fault. When asked about fire regulations in their properties, Weyland representatives declined to comment.

Technically fun which is the best kind of fun.

Just got back into Netrunner myself through NISEI. Preach the good word about the best card game.

“Melancholy”….Man! That’s such a SOLID word to sum up why i’ve had difficulty going in FULLY on Nisei, after having been obsessed with ANR way back when.

As someone who got into netrunner in the post-FFG era, I can wholeheartedly say that the experience NISEI delivers is phenomenal. And they do it for free. FREE. You can download the starter pack, get it printed for as cheap as the cards come, and play it with a friend. No restrictions. I'm hoping for a Netrunner revival and this video is a great way to get the ball rolling.

I've been waiting for this video! Thank you Tom! More netrunner content please😄🙏

I knew from the sense of humor SU&SD was a perfect match for me. This was solidified by two things. Quin's Netrunner tattoo and both volumes of Elfquest in his bookshelf. A true gentleman of impeccable taste.

You totally convinced me! Found a copy of Android Netrunner at my FLGS and we love it! (I know what luck eh?) We have now printed NISEI, bought sleeves, etc. What a sweet game! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

This video couldn't come at a better time, thanks Tom! Like Quinns I'm a recovering tournament player who burned out at some point during FFG's run. A friend recently "gifted" me a spare Nisei expansion - and I'm currently awaiting my System Gateway. Maybe this time I remain in the Startup pool and enjoy the kitchen table games, rather than going all-in on tournament-meta optimized bollocks.

This was fantastic, thanks! I've been hearing mentions of Netrunner over the past few months, and was slightly curious. This definitely makes me want to check it out!!

Changing the year in the title to bubble it up through the algo again...clever girl.

I guarantee there will be people cosplaying as John Netrunner at the next NISEI World Championship! Excellent video! :)

I got into OG Netrunner wayyyy too late but man my brother and I could not stop thinking about it for WEEKS Maybe I should get some NISEI in my life

1:05 shows very clearly why we discontinued the backronym. 😅

how thematically appropriate is it that netrunner got fucked around by corporate intrigue and is now being run not-for-profit by an online community of weirdos?

I've been speed clicking on susd videos for years but never before have I helped upon seeing a susd video title I loved Netrunner and I'm so excited about the work that NISEI is doing for the game, great video as always Tom, I'm gonna go build a deck

Been wanting to try this for a while, thanks for the video :)

You should do a update about Netrunner! Null Signal Games (former NISEI) addressed all the problems that you identified about narrative, immersion and thematic cohesion on the last cicle and is amazing!

20:15 - that right there is why I love SU&SD videos :D Great video. I loved NR 1.0 and then loved it again in the FFG era and now I'm excited to experience it all over again with NISEI! Thanks

Wow, so much care and attention to detail! Even the sound design! I suggest people listen to the video with headphones and listen in carefully to all the background and lighting effects that was so carefully choreographed and coordinated. What a wonder! Listen around 4:38

Best game ever. Great inclusive community. Dedicated fan creators. Great story: awesome game

I played this game a bit when it released and LOVED it. I couldn’t find anyone to play with consistently though, so fizzled out on it. This makes me really want to get back into it.

Some of SU&SD's best work.

I've been away from this game for awhile, but because of this video I've made a SECOND ARRANGEMENT to get going with it again.

Get this game people it's great

While I haven't played as much Netrunner in the Nisei era, I'm happy that Netrunner has continued in some form even if I am concerned about the direction the game is going. The moving direction to leaner deck sizes with larger influence pools, the removal of trace due to its "complexity", and the aggressive rotation leading to a smaller and smaller card pool for standard makes it difficult for me have continued hope for the future. Part of the reason I loved FFGs Netrunner was it's large standard card pool giving large options for every deck, I could bring a strange IDs, splash eccentric cards, and while focusing on the completive scene is great, it does make me sad that I don't have as much terrible, awful, beautiful, flavorful jank to jump into. I'll be trying to jump into the game again soon with a local group, and while I have these mechanical critiques for Nisei, Im glad its alive. Thanks Nisei, keep on keeping on.

Loved the video and it's great to see Netrunner and NISEI getting exposure like this - I hope it brings in even more new players as this game is simply fantastic. One minor thing I wanted to mention with regards to some of the early NISEI card art - there are some totally legitimate criticisms there and much of the early art was community sourced at high velocity as there were far more cards than there were artworks. However, more recently NISEI has absolutely upped their art game and even engaged many of the same professional artists who did artwork on the FFG incarnation of the game (Liiga Smilshkalne, Emilio Rodriguez, Galen Dara, BalanceSheet, Bruno Balixa and Martin de Diego Sādaba just to name those in SG/SU), so I'd personally push back slightly against the idea that the relatively small subset of cards which look a bit "homemade" has any significant bearing on the quality of the overall game and product, or the amount of fun you can have playing it. Personally I feel the majority of artwork on NISEI cards is at least to the same standard as FFG's was, if not better in some cases.

Really lovely video! I started playing Netrunner because of SUSD a decade or so ago (and Team Covenan, loved that they got a shout out), and it completely took over my life. The only game i have ever engaged competitively with. Even if I dipped out when FFG stopped producing it, I love to see that it still lives on! Just a quick note though, regarding that the theme is all from Nisei and not FFG. All of the factions and archetypes are the same as they were in Android Netrunner, Jinteki, Haas, Shapers and so on isn't Niseis invention, but a legacy that they have carried on.

This is the only non-M:tG game in my daily carry! Play this game, people!

Yes! Come join us on the Nisei side.. And I’ve found startup to be a great stepping stone into the larger card pool, attending my first standard event at the games expo on Saturday!

So... I have watched this video Sept 2023. That is 1yr 3mth after release AND... I bought the game. What a great video. Would you consider doing a "how-to-play" video using Nisei only stuff?

That subtle showing of Quins Link tattoo lol

Amazing video for someone like me who wants to get into Netrunner but didn’t know where to start. You guys should do more review/beginner’s-guide hybrid videos for other games with such a rich history and community, would love to see a similar vid for MTG for example

Thank you so much for this vodeo. I probably spent 6 years of my life living and breathing this game when it was being officially released. I knew all of the cards, all of the errata, all of the obscure rules... I could have legitimately been the head judge for an official tournament i was so confident in my understanding. I must say though that after the official discontinuation, i dropped off the map. This video makes me want to get back into things and actually check out the continuation that is Nisei.

What a great video. Very engaging, entertaining and informative with first class production. You guys keep lifting the bar. It's very impressive. 🥰

Somebody updated the title to 2024. You golden bastard you got me.

Well this is levels of uncanny. I was just looking into Netrunner and looking to try it. And out comes a SU&SD video on it...cool :)

Great video and I'm gonna check this project out for sure

Well damn... you just convinced me to order Nisei System Gateway complete set. Can't wait to start playing.

really would like the hype to return...need someone who is as mad about netrunner as me...snif

My reaction to the thumbnail "whhhhhaaaaat!" i haven't even watched BUT have a large collection of cards/decks in my libary I LOVE NETRUNNER so hard to find players in here in Ontario, Canada though...

Video title: Why you should get into Netrunner in 2022? Tom (19:30): The answer to the title of the video is *Yes!* Me: I couldn't agree more.

This was an excellent piece of work! Funny, engaging and very informative. I've always found the thought of Netrunner exciting, this has me jazzed to pick up a starter kick.

Sweet, def grabbing a starter at the Uk Games Expo this weekend!

I just got the System Gateway and Update last week. Going to be teaching it to my wife to see if she gets into it. If not, then I may be able to coax a couple of other people into trying it. Planning to make some tokens for it as well, using some free designs someone posted and label paper.

Netrunner. The card game that cheated death. Twice! I remember being extremely shocked when the cancellation was announced. A huge expansion was just about to release, and then it just... stopped. The thing that made me fall in love with the game, was how they handled the cyberpunk setting. This is a place ruled by massive corps, where technology is slowly taking over the workforce. Yet, it's shown in an optimistic way. It's colourful, rebellion is working and the future seems optimistic. It kind of reminds me of the future in Ghost of the Shell. A series where technology isn't the cause of triumphs or atrocities, but where those are caused by people being fundamentally people. I love this game. It's still my favourite (sorry TI4). And I'm so incredibly thankful to NISEI for keeping this game alive

13:17 As someone that mains Jinteki: this is very accurate

Considering I'm plowing through every podcast from the beginning and right now I'm in Quinns early Netrunner-craze, this video couldn't have come in a better time :D

Great video. I've been in love with Netrunner twice before, and I can't believe I'm saying this but I may be prepared to go for the hat trick

absolutely love this game and community, highly encourage any one who is in to card games to check it out, its the best one after all

Aw man, such a coincidence I am trying to start a Netrunner/NISEI meet up in my FLGS, this definitely gave me some good perspective however. Thanks for another great video !!

I have two boxes of core netrunner that I struggle to get to the table in a non competitive, kitchen table friendly manner. That really should be enough of a reason to stop myself from ordering Nisei's system gateway and update but.....here we are. To the shopping cart!

That was fantastic, end to end. Well done.

I really liked the old school look of the old cards. Thanks for shooting this jazzy code across the Net, Johnny Netrunner.

Netrunner helped me survive COVID

This is so good, i can watch it everyday day! Love the excitement, exactly how i talk about Netrunner with my friends!

i got the System Gateway set about 6 months ago and this has fast become one of my favourite games... So pleased to see it gaining traction worldwide... The challenge is finding other players. For now i'm just happy one of my closest friends is equally into it as I am. if only there was a playgroup in Singapore...

Liked and commented and shared just for the title. Tom deserves a raise for the quality of videos he consistently turns out. Or at least a bigger cupboard idk how the susd heirarchy works 😆