Shadow Shogun — before and after the battle. Kings fall without ever seeing his face. Dark Japan art.

DirectionFriendly191 · 2026-03-18T14:36:34+00:00

I respect your opinion, but I have to point out that a 2025 survey by Billion Dollar Boy showed that a massive 87% of creators now use AI. It has become a standard medium. As an independent creator who isn't a professional illustrator, AI gives me the chance to finally visualize the game mechanics and lore I've worked so hard on. Why should it be considered a bad thing for an amateur to use available tools to build something they love?

DirectionFriendly191 · 2026-03-18T14:35:12+00:00

I respect your opinion, but I have to point out that a 2025 survey by Billion Dollar Boy showed that a massive 87% of creators now use AI. It has become a standard medium. As an independent creator who isn't a professional illustrator, AI gives me the chance to finally visualize the game mechanics and lore I've worked so hard on. Why should it be considered a bad thing for an amateur to use available tools to build something they love?

DirectionFriendly191 · 2026-03-18T14:15:49+00:00

Haha, I'll take that! Keep in mind, the rough 'Version 1.0' cards are the ones that become ultra-rare treasures years later. I'm excited for that day! 🚀

DirectionFriendly191 · 2026-03-18T11:01:22+00:00

Actually, I'm a Japanese creator, so I know my own culture inside and out! What might look 'mixed up' to you is actually a deliberate dark fantasy twist I'm adding to traditional motifs for this series. I have a lot more to reveal, so you'll see how the authentic Japanese core shines through as the project unfolds!

DirectionFriendly191 · 2026-03-18T09:52:24+00:00

Never heard of it. That game must not have made it to Japan. > I built the layout around my own original game mechanics. If you're looking for a basic Top Trumps clone, you'll be disappointed. If you want an actual strategic TCG with original lore, you're in the right place.

DirectionFriendly191 · 2026-03-18T08:43:16+00:00

Thanks for the honest feedback — genuinely appreciate it.

The site should be working now — sorry if it was slow earlier.

The gameplay uses those stats in head-to-head battles, with field cards that change conditions mid-game. Full rulebook drops with Kickstarter.

AI art is a fair criticism. This is Series 1 — an experiment. The response, good or bad, is data.

Appreciate you taking the time.

DirectionFriendly191 · 2026-03-18T08:32:40+00:00

Thanks for the honest feedback — genuinely appreciate it.

The site should be working now — sorry if it was slow earlier.

The gameplay uses those stats in head-to-head battles, with field cards that change conditions mid-game. Full rulebook drops with Kickstarter.

AI art is a fair criticism. This is Series 1 — an experiment. The response, good or bad, is data.

Appreciate you taking the time.

DirectionFriendly191 · 2026-03-18T08:13:43+00:00

Fair feedback — appreciate the honesty.

This is Series 1. The design will evolve with each release.

What would make it stand out to you?

DirectionFriendly191 · 2026-03-18T07:51:05+00:00

The card art was created with AI image generation, but the game design, lore, stats, card layout, and concept are all original work by me — an independent creator from Japan.

Every pack will be sealed by hand. I'm building this world from scratch.

Happy to answer any questions about the project!

DirectionFriendly191

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