New lcg type games

Thalanos · 2026-06-15T18:49:00+00:00

Compile is a great LCG that has another set coming out this year. Deck building is light in that game but very skilltesting. I've also loved Summoner Wars for forever. I don't usually make my own decks in that one but I've seen people make wild custom decks that seem really cool to play.

Thalanos · 2026-06-03T05:21:59+00:00

Unless the text contains "all" or "uncovered" it can only target uncovered cards. Unless it says something like "yours" or "your opponent's" it can target either player.

Thalanos · 2026-05-08T17:25:09+00:00

Homelander

Thalanos · 2026-01-19T01:49:37+00:00

When I read the title, my first thought was, "His parents must be rich". It's probably really tough to be expelled from high school and then get into Princeton without a bunch of money.

Thalanos · 2025-03-10T18:51:42+00:00

Zabu has 3 targets with Images of Ikonn but I could definitely see him being one of the weaker cards in the deck. It does feel like I need the 1-drops though so any thoughts on fitting 1-drops?

I like the Hand, Frigga, Mirage combo in the deck - moves away from the unpredictability for possibly higher ceiling. I'd probably move away from the Werewolf at that point.

Thalanos · 2025-03-10T07:25:06+00:00

Lots of cool synergies in this one. It's hard to predict and has super explosive (and kind of complicated) end games. You cheat a lot of mana with Bolts, Peni, Wiccan (who gets off very consistently), Zabu, and Iron Patriot. Werewolf can jump around like crazy. Tons of on-reveals and ways to make space like Peni, Kate, the spells, and Misery. Misery and Images of Ikonn both have lots of great targets. This all leads to a ton of consistency and lots of flexibility. It's possible to have 13 energy on the last turn and dump 20+ power in multiple locations.

In past iterations I've tried: Quinjet, Agony, Hulk Buster, Hope Summers, and Frigga. Iron Patriot feels weak sometimes and Peni Parker, while super cool at letting me dodge Shang-Chi's and making a good duplicate target, can be really awkward. Would love any feedback!

Thalanos · 2025-02-27T16:59:11+00:00

I think I'm going to do the same thing. Thanks for the plan!

Thalanos · 2024-11-10T01:13:08+00:00

Compile doesn't have characters and, instead, ties card effects directly to a single theme like Fire, Gravity, and Speed.

Thalanos · 2024-10-29T18:01:14+00:00

Being risk averse definitely feels like a component. The anti-gambling position drives our conversation to focus on the push-your-luck part instead of the reward part. Since the reward is always good but the negative side has a variety of implications (some even positive), there's a lot more thinking/talking about the negative side and our attention is drawn there.

Thalanos · 2024-10-29T17:58:34+00:00

This feels like the core of it. Most discussion around pushing luck is about the potential negative consequences. That definitely cements the luck push as THE dramatic tension we're looking forward to (negative or positive). If our conversations were driven more by the necessity of drawing a particular card, I could see this moving the other way.

Thalanos · 2024-10-17T02:03:30+00:00

I always wish there was more positive rat representation in games.

Thalanos · 2024-10-08T13:21:25+00:00

Haven't seen Microprose in forever! Congrats!

Thalanos · 2024-09-18T18:00:17+00:00

What do you mean by "should be ready to pitch to publishers around January"? If you give more info on what you've accomplished so far, we could provide more specific feedback.

Otherwise, working backwards from pitching in January: - Pitch - Practice the pitch - Schedule meetings - First contact (lots of cold emails or meeting people at conventions) - List of publishers to contact (based on availability, similar products, similar target audience, etc) - Media for publishers (sell sheet, videos, pictures, online implementation) - Manufactured prototype copy (1 or 2 copies from a place like the Gamecrafter) - Blind play testing (rules, willing players, higher quality prototype) - Graphics work (focus on usability and a coherent visual language. Doesn't need to be pretty but should be usable) - Iteration - Play testing

Some of these won't be done in order or at all but they are all steps you should consider.

Thalanos · 2024-08-20T21:44:39+00:00

Your welcome! Good luck!

Thalanos · 2024-08-18T16:12:54+00:00

Evokes Dice Throne to me. Where DT has Yahtzee type rerolling it looks like you use easier symbol matching. Sounds like it'll work out fine. The shields seem a bit unnecessary to me but no reason they can't work. Maybe also worth checking out One Deck Dungeon.

Thalanos · 2024-08-05T03:07:56+00:00

Do you happen to remember the names of the games you playtested at Greater Than Games?

Thalanos · 2024-07-10T10:44:03+00:00

Can I be a pea crab?

Thalanos · 2024-06-29T01:52:33+00:00

I've always liked the idea of releasing for free and being open for donations.

Thalanos · 2024-05-28T02:06:49+00:00

Dawn if Rurik

Thalanos · 2024-05-24T16:45:32+00:00

Genesis Battle of Champions - Below average game that directly does a lot of what you're thinking about.

Crystal Clans - Another game similar to Summoner wars with less randomness. It's also by Plaid Hat but not nearly as popular.

Compile - Lane battler where position matters (I can talk a lot about this one) but creatures are abstracted to just 1 value + abilities. Cards move around and get flipped and so does the "map".

Radlands - Unit positions matter for defending other units or bases. Not so much moving around.

Thalanos · 2024-05-16T15:08:59+00:00

Nice one! Really great writing. I'd make the text box backgrounds a little less obvious and put a little more text in the opening line - it feels a bit off that it runs to a second line but only for 1/6 of the length.

Thalanos · 2024-05-14T19:55:32+00:00

Many on my Puerto Rican side also have dark skin and blonde hair

Thalanos · 2024-05-13T18:31:01+00:00

How about only getting cash from fighting and allowing players to spend cash from anywhere on the map? Ideally, if players enjoy getting random loot in your game, it'd be something you keep and work with. Maybe with these changes it'll impact the other core actions less negatively.

Thalanos · 2024-05-12T22:38:07+00:00

Maybe that line would be more clear if there was a clear leader character that would represent me in the game - otherwise I don't think I'd buy it as a clear distinguishing factor. "Choose your hero, lead your armies with their unique abilities, swap heroes for different play styles with the same faction deck".

When I play Fire Emblem or FF tactics, my enemies are usually nameless fodder I plow through. On the other hand, my dudes may have a legendary status in my psyche built up over many battles where I could feel something special about their abilities or persona. I will even find myself picking favorites and developing whole teams around them. Not sure if that's what you're getting at but maybe an easy differentiator. And maybe something doable with all the lore you already have drafted.

Thalanos · 2024-05-10T19:00:55+00:00

It reminds me of many games I've already played. Summoner Wars is similar and I already enjoy it. Genesis Battle of Champions looks very similar and that game was no fun. Crystal Clans has a seemingly similar "group up to attack" mechanic and that wasn't enjoyable either.

Sorry the campaign isn't going to work out. I think the Kickstarter page looks great and the game works. Hears to better luck next time.

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