Talk:Masakito Matsutomo

I found the AD&D Trading Card of Masakito (no last name) and added in his alignment. I believe that Masakito and Masakito Matsutomo are the same people but if someone could confirm that it would help clear things up.

The only two references a Masakito has been in are the AD&D Trading Cards (#113) and Ninja Wars.

Erdan the Ranger (talk) 16:19, 7 March 2022 (UTC)


 * Thanks for providing the source, but I don't believe they are the same character. The AD&D Trading Cards are generally either of well-known existing characters or of new characters inspired by a piece of art. If it had been Benju Matsutomo, a case might be made, but Masakito Matsutomo is a bare footnote in local history. The card Masakito doesn't have a family name when it could have included one, and doesn't make mention of him becoming daimyo, which is the only thing know about the Masakito Matsutomo. So, while it would be convenient, there is no evidence to make the assumption that they are the same person. "Masakito" is a real Japanese name, so it's likely just a coincidence.


 * For comparison, preceding card #114, Takako, is a woman disguised as a man as a ninja. Takako Shimizu, also from Ninja Wars, is a woman serving openly as a samurai, so they're entirely unrelated.


 * The Masakito on the card is still a valid Realms/OA character, so you are welcome to make a page for him if you like. Examine one of the AD&D Trading Cards pages for a guideline, like Hm-boye, Thunderstorm, or Allisa. ~ BadCatMan (talk) 07:26, 8 March 2022 (UTC)


 * I understand, thanks for clearing that up. I was unsure if Masakito and Masakito Matsutomo were the same person that's why I started this talk. - Erdan the Ranger (talk) 18:03, 8 March 2022 (UTC)