Super excited but can FF make the cut when it comes to story?

[Super excited but can FF make the cut when it comes to story?]

I have always loved the story of L5R and that the community can influence events.  Sometime they might be minor like what clan gets a minor artifact and other times it can be huge like what major personality is killed or becomes a legendary hero.  I have also liked that while some are into the RPG and others are into the CCG we could all feel like we were part of a greater whole.  I believe that is part of what makes L5R unique.

 

As to the OPs original question I am not worried about FFG handling story from a narrative point as much of the fluff from their other games have been awesome and enjoyable.  How they handle the interactive points is a greater question but I suspect that from the post many of the staff at FFG are fans themselves and FFG has been good about fan input, I think they might relish an opportunity to collaborate with fans in a way they haven't been able to do previously.

 

Now..when are the Crab taking over the Empire and dealing with those pesky Spider once and for all?

[Teach me the way, Sensei (how to pick a clan)]

My friedn that had intorduced me to the game let me play with several of his decks.  Once I was familier with the play style of a few of them we hashed out my playstyle and what would be a good fit.  At that time I had played as a Lion, Dragon, and Scorpion.  I had seen a Crane deck in action as well as a Unicorn but none of them really grabbed me.  I tend to play cautios and then strike wiht overwhelming force, so it was that I picked up a Crab deck.  It just felt right and I never looked back.  HIDA!!!

 

Over time with the RPG I looked at the other clans and really got into the Scorpion more but I largely stick to the Crab.  I would suggest if possible to dable into a few different clans find out which one plays in a way you like and that you can get into the story of the personalities.