The Ultimate HOW TO PLAY - Grand Archive TCG

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  • The Grand Archive TCG is one of hottest Kickstarter TCGs of all time, and it's no surprise why: The development team at Weebs of the Shore have created an elegant marriage of tight, western-style game design similar to games like Magic: the Gathering and Flesh and Blood, and stunning and lovable Anime-inspired artwork and characters like those from the most popular Gacha games.
    In this video, the first in our "The Ultimate HOW TO PLAY" series, we aim to show you everything you need to know to start playing the game in under 30 minutes.
    If you have any questions, please ask in the comments - we will pin an FAQ to the top to cover anything we missed or that needed more detail!
    Grand Archive's first set, Dawn of Ashes, ships to KS backers in Q4 2022, and is planned to be in full distribution in Q1 2023.
    *NOTE: RULES ERROR*
    At 17:40, during the description of Opportunity, it's stated that "the opponent" receives opportunity in items 3., 4., and 5. (before Recollection, before Retaliation, before Damage). In reality, BOTH PLAYERS receive opportunity at those times, beginning with the Turn Player.
    For more info and resources, check out all the links below:
    🎴 ** THE OFFICIAL GATCG WEBSITE! ** 🎴
    www.gatcg.com
    📕 ** GATCG RULES ONLINE ** 📕
    👇 Official Getting Started:
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    👇 Official Comprehensive Rules:
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    00:00 Intro
    01:00 Material Deck
    01:42 Main Deck
    01:57 Card Anatomy
    05:13 Game Zones
    07:04 Turn Structure
    16:33 Opportunity
    18:14 Demo Game
    25:26 Outro
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  • @RedZoneRogue
    @RedZoneRogue ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Great video my dudes!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Rogue, your support is always appreciated!

  • @itzsev4910
    @itzsev4910 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This might be the single best “Learn to Play” video I have ever seen. It’s not a complicated game but you kept everything simple and straightforward! The visuals helped you use real examples at the end! Bravo! Thank you! I feel a lot more confident to pick this game up and dive deeper!!!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can't tell you how much this comment means to me. Thank you so much! I'm so glad it you found it so helpful!!

  • @kcraft1994
    @kcraft1994 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I normally don't comment, but I just wanted to say that this is by far the best how-to-play video I've seen for a TCG. You mentioned that the video took a long time to put together and it shows! Great work!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you so much, that means a lot to me! I'm so glad it was helpful!

  • @nicademeous
    @nicademeous ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great guide! Also awesome job animating the game to show what was happening.

  • @Bryan181
    @Bryan181 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You do an amazing job giving a rundown of the rules here. Looking forward to giving this a try!

  • @josephcourtright8071
    @josephcourtright8071 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I usually check out the CCGs releasing each year. This game might be one of the better thought out of the ones lately.

  • @markusyo7540
    @markusyo7540 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for taking time to break this down. As someone who has played several other card games, I found your video very informative.

  • @joshhoffman7811
    @joshhoffman7811 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Fantastic walkthrough. Thank you for making this! I'm excited to give the game a try.

  • @gcavrubio
    @gcavrubio หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing tutorial video. I was left with several questions after reading the basic rules. They were all answered in this video.

  • @ASh1r0n
    @ASh1r0n 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really clean tutotial! Many thanks!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are very welcome! Thanks for the kind words!

  • @willfire6789
    @willfire6789 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just recently bought my Lorraine starter deck and was eager to play. This video was the BEST how to start guide I could find on the internet! Keep up the good work!

  • @trianglespank
    @trianglespank 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks, super helpful

  • @endivas
    @endivas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awsome work! Thks a lot for this video! An awsome video on "how to play"! Best video outhere by far . Thks a lot for your hard work on this one

  • @4jhowel
    @4jhowel ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome video!!! Wish the game pre-orders weren't already sold out at my normal LGS

  • @ghostware6057
    @ghostware6057 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just got my starter decks in the mail and this was super helpful. thank you!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, so glad to have helped out! Have fun!

  • @darthmoo
    @darthmoo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really amazing job with the tutorial! The editing was fantastic. Thanks!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome, I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the comment!

  • @kaijuwulf412
    @kaijuwulf412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sooooo helpful! Thank you!

  • @jameslockwood8840
    @jameslockwood8840 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for doing this!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to be able to help - hope it provides what you need!

  • @Drag0nFoX
    @Drag0nFoX 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sheesh bro thank you so much, this video help me a lot to understand the game

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So glad to hear it, thanks for the comment!

  • @machemique162
    @machemique162 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for showing me this game, I'm already in love with it.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome, so are we!!

  • @CyanShock
    @CyanShock ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well laid out how to play. Thank you. Looking forward to trying out the game!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad to have helped you!! Enjoy the game!

  • @hentaihomie744
    @hentaihomie744 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am excited to start playing this game looks like a lot of fun

  • @TPGTCG
    @TPGTCG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just picked this up, time to give it a tey😊

  • @jaredkelsey9964
    @jaredkelsey9964 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the best how to play videos I have seen for a TCG. Well done! I hope you do more!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad it was helpful! We have another for Star Wars Unlimited, and a third one will be coming this month :)

  • @deebzscrub
    @deebzscrub ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My other question aside, thanks for this video it's been very helpful in answering most of the questions I had after reviewing the quick start rules.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent - so happy it could help you! Thanks for watching!

  • @Slit-throat
    @Slit-throat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Top notch guide, sir!
    You earned my sub

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear it was so helpful for you and hope you enjoy the rest of our GA content!

  • @jameszawislak436
    @jameszawislak436 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is an amazing job explaining this game. I was hesitant on playing but now I want to give it a shot!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      That makes me so happy to hear! Glad I could help!

  • @miyukinosaki2392
    @miyukinosaki2392 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have such wonderful and easy to follow editing. Thank you, I can't wait to play this game with my friends!!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much, glad I could be helpful!

  • @ethercept
    @ethercept ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video! Cheers!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to help, thanks for leaving the comment too!

  • @deliciouslunch
    @deliciouslunch 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I had no idea how much summoning sickness had been smooshed into my brain until I tried to learn the rules for this one. Thanks for the great walkthrough!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome, glad it was helpful! It took me a while to shake off the Sickness when I started too!

  • @supremacyecg6815
    @supremacyecg6815 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It is clear that you have put a lot of effort into the tutorial. Game itself looks beautiful and is not difficult to understand. Unfortunately I live in a place where no one will play cards with me, so I only play digital cards :(

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's always the challenge. The rise of webcam play like in our Discord leagues helps some, but there's really no replacing the feel of physical! Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @FaytTheXpert
      @FaytTheXpert ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the game has many tts mods and you find peopel t play in discort

  • @kkahakusan5591
    @kkahakusan5591 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video brought me everything I needed to know to start playing GA right away 👀 👌

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      It means everything to me to hear that! Thanks for watching and letting me know! :)

  • @hannahandrews4242
    @hannahandrews4242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I backed it so I'm now even more excited to get it in the mail! 😆 Ty!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to help, I can't wait either!

  • @AUlex1165
    @AUlex1165 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video! Made it clear what i did wrong the first time I tried playing. Looking forward to more GA content.

  • @ThatPaulTho
    @ThatPaulTho 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I cant thank you enough for this. As many have already stated, the info in this video is well thought out and organized to a tee. Ive had some speed bumps getting to learn Grand Archive and this is the best guide Ive encountered... easily better than the quick start guide.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so glad you found it helpful!! Comments like these make my day, thanks for sharing!

  • @cryptocorner2253
    @cryptocorner2253 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Found an unopened box of starters at my FLGS. The cards looked cool so my wife and I each bought a deck. This video is how we are learning to play. It thorough while still concise. Thank you.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to hear, thank you! I hope you and your wife enjoy the game, it's steadily growing and becoming better and better each set!

  • @pignoosefactory
    @pignoosefactory ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow detailed and easy to understand

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      So happy that I could help you!

  • @christophersadri6464
    @christophersadri6464 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thanks heaps, really helpful video and it made me want to play = )

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so glad to hear that, thanks so much for the comment and hope you get a chance to play soon!

  • @Gutsman85
    @Gutsman85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great video and content, I backed the project awhile ago but never dug much further due to time, life, etc. However, thanks to this video, I understand the basics and excited to get my hands on the game to play!

  • @GemaCoven
    @GemaCoven ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for making this video!
    Very clear in explaining the rules and flow of a turn

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome, glad I could help!

    • @GemaCoven
      @GemaCoven ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaindeckGames you did, a lot! ^^
      hard part is getting into the game right now XD it's been hard trying to find product near me, or the product is overseas but with high shipping
      Already decided to get Silvie deck! ^^ and build a wind variant

  • @YoinkAnimations
    @YoinkAnimations 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Watched this when GA first dropped and it's still the best go-to refresher for getting back into the game. Thank you so much for making it!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm so happy to hear that, thank you so much! So happy to be able to help that way!

  • @RetireandGo
    @RetireandGo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate this video

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

  • @robrick9361
    @robrick9361 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    6:44 Duel Masters, Spoils, Alpha Clash : "Are we all jokes to you?"

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, none of those games have the same resource system :) In those games, cards are placed one per turn as resources which remain in your resources until the end of game (or an effect removes them). You can then exhaust those resources to pay for card costs. However, in GA, each turn you place cards into memory to pay costs, and the following turn those cards will return to your hand. You can also banish cards in memory to materialize cards before you return them to hand. Thus, cards placed in memory early may end up being played later on, and your hand size dictates your resources, not a growing resource pile. Very different concept to work with!

    • @robrick9361
      @robrick9361 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MaindeckGames
      So it's more like Flesh and Blood's pitching mechanic except the cards go back into the hand instead of the deck. That's interesting.
      It's a shame so much of the art looks like it was drawn by aspiring hentai artists.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, FAB is about the closest comparison, but doesn't have the same buildup/builddown options over turns that GA has. The art may not be for everyone!

  • @filodrei
    @filodrei ปีที่แล้ว +2

    clear and concise explanation of the game, gameplay and actions-per-turn. thanks! now wondering if there's a community of players near me. :)

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, glad it could help! As the game hasn't even launched yet, best bet is to just let your favorite local store know you are interested! Preordering through them can help them get it on the shelf to grow a community!

  • @pichu172
    @pichu172 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! Hope everyone checks out Silvie.org linked in the description as well :)

  • @raymondyang2018
    @raymondyang2018 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So in theory, you can mix and match different champions and spirits in your Material deck (maybe kind of like a pre-sideboard depending on matchup), but it's generally not advantageous to do so since having the same class/lineage grants additional bonuses.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your Material deck could contain ANY champion levels, yep - however, most levels have Lineage requirements so you can't go from, for example, Rai level 1 to Lorraine level 2. The exception are the "lineage break" level 2s like Tristan and Merlin which have no Lineage requirement! Even still, we've seen some interesting ideas where players have built around multiple champions and would go down one path or another based on their matchup!

  • @JimVolin
    @JimVolin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well done video!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! So glad to have helped!

  • @WatchItPlayed
    @WatchItPlayed 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had heard some good things about this game, but didn't know anything about it. What a perfect way to get up to speed. Thanks for the detailed how to play with great visuals and thoughtful presentation. Appreciate the work here!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, thank you! Coming from you that means a ton. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave the comment!

    • @WatchItPlayed
      @WatchItPlayed 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MaindeckGamesA pleasure - I'm subscribed so I can keep up with all these CCGs coming out - thanks for covering so many titles!

  • @DrAverage
    @DrAverage 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just bought some packs! Store was out of starters so I got 10 packs! This game looks very fun!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you enjoy it! The game is amazing!

  • @MaindeckGames
    @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so much for watching! Please leave your rules questions in the comments below and we'll keep this post updated with answers for the most common or important questions.
    *FAQ and Noted Errors*
    RULES UPDATE:
    As of 6/19/2023, Champions no longer awaken on level up. They will remain the position they were in at the previous level. This won't usually matter when leveling during the Materialize step, but would previously come up when leveling with a card activation like Beseech the Winds or Dungeon Guide.
    RULES ERROR:
    At 17:40, during the description of Opportunity, it's stated that "the opponent" receives opportunity in items 3., 4., and 5. (before Recollection, before Retaliation, before Damage). In reality, BOTH PLAYERS receive opportunity at those times, beginning with the Turn Player.
    FAQ:
    *1. Are there any deck building restrictions such as only using Warrior allies with Warrior champions?*
    No, there are not! You can freely play Mage allies while you have a Warrior champion, etc. Just watch out for cards with the [Class Bonus] ability, which will only gain that effect while your CURRENT champion level matches the card's class (or one of its classes).

  • @neverclever0
    @neverclever0 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've watched a lot of "how to play" videos in my day: for MANY board games and numerous other TCGs. Very clear and well-explained.
    This game takes ideas from a lot of other games. "hand as resource" from Final Fantasy TCG, tap to deal damage back from Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn, the idea of champions and weapons from Flesh and Blood and Hearthstone. And of course the creature combat of MTG. Even a little bit of the 'enabling' from Might and Magic: Duel of Champions.
    I bought some starter decks, and am looking forward to seeing how all these ideas play out.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much, that comment makes my day :) Hope you enjoy the game!

  • @seanfrazier1731
    @seanfrazier1731 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid my dude

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, glad it helped you out!

  • @user-ei9qf5cb8f
    @user-ei9qf5cb8f 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bought the starter decks after this. They should be giving you a cut lol. Best tutorial I've seen and the demo at the end really solidified my understanding.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much - that's an extremely kind comment! I hope you enjoy the game!!

  • @lehyman737
    @lehyman737 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gonna be playing this game this weekend at a demo event. I cant wait!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent, I hope you really enjoy it!! Let us know how it goes!

    • @lehyman737
      @lehyman737 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaindeckGames The event was pretty fun! I won the Rae Sleeve set. I used the Loraine demo deck and got to keep it

  • @Japaninhimself
    @Japaninhimself ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is excellent! Great work. I now know. How to play this game!
    Unlike the official GA channel. Which most people that are interested in this game will watch.
    They should of had the foresight to make a video like this. It’s. A glaring weakness that TCG companies always seem to miss.
    Once again. This video is perfect. I appreciate your hard work put into making this how to play video.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words! The GA team helped me a lot in creating this by double checking my script, rules info, and providing assets, so I do know they were very interested in having something like this done as well. :) I'm very glad it helped you out!

  • @ImmortalGodMeiji
    @ImmortalGodMeiji ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well done. Great vid

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Hope it helped you out!

  • @shawn2241
    @shawn2241 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the video! Really helped me get into the game. Quick question, if a player has multiple weapons out on the field, can they use both in a single attack or do you only get one at a time?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can't use more than one Weapon per attack. Maybe we'll see someone who can "dual wield" at some point!

  • @javeneropepper6567
    @javeneropepper6567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This TCG looks amazing!!

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are all super excited for it!

  • @nyghost9991
    @nyghost9991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AAAAMMMMAAAZZZIINNG VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TO SEE MORE YOU, you have a good voice for this

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! That made my day. There will be more! :)

  • @charleswolf4895
    @charleswolf4895 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Falo do Brasil, muito obrigado por sua explicação, ensina desde o zero até o mais avançado.
    Continue mostrando e ensinando mais cards games tcg❤.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Obrigado pelo seu gentil comentário! Estou feliz por poder ajudar!

  • @Tronjheimr
    @Tronjheimr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's criminal to have this video with only 8.5 k views.
    Hopefully you gain more traction after the game has launched.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for the kind words! We've been gaining a lot of traction and have had a ton of support ❤

  • @anab0lic
    @anab0lic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the card art and mechanically different from anything else I have played so definately interested in giving this a try. But not sure if availability will be an issue in my country....

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      I sure hope it works out! I know the team has contacts with distributors in Canada, Europe, and Oceania, at least!

  • @pokesoup
    @pokesoup ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So well done 👏 what software is used to make the virtual card play examples?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! It was all animated by hand in Adobe Premiere.

    • @pokesoup
      @pokesoup ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaindeckGames Awesome, thanks!

  • @animeaddiction00
    @animeaddiction00 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is an awesome reminder of how to play since it’s been a few months for me, thanks for the video! Although I feel the timing for reactions wasn’t done properly when I last played.. (but it was a casual league and I’m still very new so I don’t want to be nitpicky, just be sure I’m learning) like the cost is still paid for the card attempting to activate before you try a fast response if you have one. If that’s right, then I could potentially save myself from arcane wreckage with frostbind, I think..? 😅

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, the cost has to be fully paid to activate a card - so if your opponent's card is negated with Frostbind, they don't get the cards they placed in memory to pay for it back until their next recollection step!

  • @cheapskateotaku7123
    @cheapskateotaku7123 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Maindeck, I would like to clarified the video explaining, on 21:45 stating that champion have 4 attack power. How did Lorrain who just materialised gain attack power when it only have durability stats?
    Should it be only having 2 attack power plus 2 more from the weapon she has?
    Thank You

  • @aurelquintana8279
    @aurelquintana8279 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Dan, I got a couple of questions. For Phantasia cards, if you rest them they wake up during your next wake up phase correct? also for the "Plea for Peace" card the "1" (with yellow bubble) refers a memory cost? Does that mean opponents have to put 1 card down into their memory for each attack? Thanks for your help.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great questions- those mechanics were added in later sets! Yes, phantasias wake up with everything else during the Wake Up Phase, and the yellow circle with a number is also a reserve cost and is paid exactly as you describe.

  • @Kadmos
    @Kadmos 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Concise rules video!
    One thing I was wondering about, you mentioned Rai could remove counters at fast speed to draw a card.
    Does using abilities rest your champion? Or would it specifically say rest as a cost?
    If Rai was rested (for example, to attack), would he still be able to remove counters to draw?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Using abilities does not rest your champion unless it specifically says as a cost (there is a symbol that shows turning the card). So you can definitely still use Enlighten counters when rested (it's technically an ability of the counters anyway, not an ability of the champion!)

  • @eldrkzdrgn
    @eldrkzdrgn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi there, quick question. When you lvl up to the 3rd level for rai does the counters from the lvl 2 carry over?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All counters (damage, enlighten, preparation, etc) stay on when you change levels!

  • @adamtietz1676
    @adamtietz1676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Very informative for all of the new players that want to learn how to play. Why pennies and not a die for counters? Who has loose change around for that?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's the only use left for pennies these days!

    • @adamtietz1676
      @adamtietz1676 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaindeckGames dang. You are so right

  • @KuroNekoji
    @KuroNekoji 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Hero-Card and Memory-Zone kinda remind me of how FE: Cipher is played
    They prob. got some inspiration from that in terms of gameplay

  • @dadofwar292
    @dadofwar292 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this, easy to understand and helped great when playing with my wife

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So glad to hear that, thanks for watching!!

  • @SK-do5rv
    @SK-do5rv 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What online client are you using to play?

  • @DJDizz05
    @DJDizz05 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So at the end your champion attacking is still considered in the main phase before you play tactful sergeant?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! Starting a Combat Phase interrupts the Main Phase, but doesn't end it. You can activate any allies/slow speed cards before, between, and after attacks. This is different than games like Magic, and similar to games like Dragon Ball Super!

  • @FabricioKarim
    @FabricioKarim ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a question. Champions like Merlin, Memory thief onle have level 2 card. I can replace any other champion? I cam replace level 1 lorraine with Merlin?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, those champions do not have a *lineage* requirement listed in their text box, so ANY level 1 can level into them, regardless of class. However, no level 3s currently can can level *from* those "lineage break" level 2s, so you are stuck there once you reach it!

  • @mcclainfarley2266
    @mcclainfarley2266 ปีที่แล้ว

    This game is cool hope it gets popular

  • @SkywalkFPV
    @SkywalkFPV 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am looking at the Demo game around @21:45 after activating invigorated Slash you turn the Hero card horizontally to indicate the Hero is attacking, but turning the weapon itself would make more sense since that is the actual attack power alongside Slash (also because placing a hero in resting state, makes no sense to me since it has no attack to defend with?!).. Also Slash did not get turned horizontally upon the attack, is that simply not necessary for attack cards that don`t survive into the next turn? Would love to see more easy games like this explained.. Cheers..

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Resting the Champion is a cost to attacking, whether you are using an attack card, a weapon, or both. This is important because you can not normally attack with the same unit twice in a turn, including a Champion, unless you use an effect to awaken it.
      Attack cards and weapons do not rest when used for an attack - and Attack cards get discarded as soon as the Attack sequence has completed, just like Action cards.
      Hope that makes a little more sense, let me know if you have any more questions!

  • @dylan9624
    @dylan9624 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ordered a booster box and starter deck today

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sick! Good luck on your pulls!

  • @tims8326
    @tims8326 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is very good, how about Cardfight Vanguard or Sorcery next.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! We have our next one lined up, and the one after that might be lined up as well. Neither of those are on the table quite yet but I appreciate the suggestions!

  • @mitsumikutenai5900
    @mitsumikutenai5900 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please show a video how to play to people have slow learning disability such as myself ^_^ Im interested in playing this game, But I want to make sure if im making a right choice on buying this game

  • @gamervideosarutohiden4439
    @gamervideosarutohiden4439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Main deck hope you check out sorcery tcg.the art of the card is hand paint and the card just like magic the gathering and flesh and blood tcg

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorcery does look cool, we are keeping our eyes on it! Thanks for the comment!

    • @gamervideosarutohiden4439
      @gamervideosarutohiden4439 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaindeckGames you can check out the second kickstarter partner with Rudy alpha investment .he will announcement it soon but I don’t know when he will announcement that tcg.

  • @antdogz9915
    @antdogz9915 ปีที่แล้ว

    This probaly sounds dumb but with Rai theres alot of instant level up cards in his material deck. If im already level 2 for example could i banish crystal of empowerment to get to level 4? I know there is no card for level 4 but i feel like that would benifit his play abit more especially with lv efficiency cards.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a common mistake - the cards which increase your LV are really just increasing your "level value", not allowing you to advance to a new level card. In other words, Crystal of Empowerment used while on level 2 Rai would make you "considered" level 4 for any card effects, but it *would not* allow you to put out your Level 3 Rai card. The only way to advance to a new level CARD is through materializing to it from the previous level either in your Materialize step or through an effect like Dungeon Guide or Beseech the Winds.

  • @osman_ajmal4011
    @osman_ajmal4011 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Apologies if this has been explained before, but I'm assuming you can only materialise one card per materialise phase?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Correct, only (up to) one per turn unless another effect allows you to do extra (such as Beseech the Winds)!

  • @JellemaDilemma
    @JellemaDilemma ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Game seems like a good mix of FaB and DBS. Should be fun.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it's got a nice blend of several familiar games, with its own twist. It's definitely a blast to play!

  • @longdonggaming6152
    @longdonggaming6152 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If I give more levels and enlightenment counters to my cha.pion, do they stay after I level the champion up? Or do they all fall off?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Counters remain as you level!

  • @deebzscrub
    @deebzscrub ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not sure if you're still checking comments on this video but figure it's worth a shot since I came here to re-learn the rules.
    So I just got my cards in and the Spirit of [Element] cards don't have that inherited ability printed on them that your champion inherits and activates that element when leveled up. Do you happen to know if that's a misprint or if there was some rules change there?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, that ended up being removed and simply packed into the rules for your Lineage - you enable any elements that are in your Lineage (the champion levels you have used). So no need for the extra text there!

    • @deebzscrub
      @deebzscrub ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaindeckGames okay cool that's how I've been playing it. Thanks!

  • @TheProphetWind
    @TheProphetWind 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The one thing i was hoping to learn was not in the video... I just got into GA and I have one question im having a issue finding the answer to and that is when you level a hero using a card effect (Melodious flute) i know you get the effect of the next level of the champion but what about health pool. Nothing in the rules mentions the health pool in this manner.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Damage taken stays on champions - but as you level, your health pool may increase per the number in the lower right. So if Lorraine has taken 5 damage so far this game, when she levels from 1 to 2, she'll still have 5 damage on her, but the total damage required for her to lose the game will increase from 20 to 24 while she is on that level.

  • @kibateo
    @kibateo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where are you playing the demo game at btw? what website is that?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's not being played, it was animated for the video, sorry!

  • @willpaynton6609
    @willpaynton6609 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve got a question about intercepting. If I intercept with my ally, then return it to hand with Reclaim how is damage calculated? Will damage go to my face or will nothing happen

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Intercept changes the target of the attack from your Champion to the unit with Intercept. If that ally then leaves play before the damage resolves in the combat step, then simply no damage is dealt to the ally - the attack does not redirect back to any other target.

  • @kawardt6784
    @kawardt6784 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a demo deck today. Can ypu get your material cards back mid game?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      Material Deck cards - like Regalia - that would leave play are always banished. So if you had a way to move them from the Banishment to somewhere else, sure - such as using some Crux effects. But there is no natural way to get them back without using a card effect.

  • @user-xn5me8iz7c
    @user-xn5me8iz7c ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is there deckbuilding restrictions? like can Warrior allies only be with a warrior champion?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi K! There are no restrictions like that for deck building. You can play Mage ally cards with Warrior champion cards, etc! Some advanced decks may even play multiple champion types in their material deck and decide which to level into as the game plays out.
      The [Class Bonus] effects will only be able to be used if your current Champion level matches one of the card's classes. That's the main restriction that will define how your deck plays differently - but you can still play those cards without getting the Class Bonus, such as playing Fireball in an Assassin deck for extra burn damage despite not getting the bonus cost reduction.

    • @user-xn5me8iz7c
      @user-xn5me8iz7c ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaindeckGames gotcha ok. Makes deckbuilding have a lot of depth and things to try out.

  • @un4given830
    @un4given830 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I recently got into the game and i have fallen in love with it but i had a question about something i found VERY confusing. In the comprehensive rules on page 12 for ITEMS it says "Items may only be activated at slow speed" but on page 34 under "Abilities" it says "Activated abilities use fast speed by default." The confusion arose when i wanted to use the activated effect of "Beastbond Boots" during my opponents turn. Does "activation" as it is written on page 12 refer to the activation of the card from the hand or material deck and not its ability activation? Can I use "Beastbond Boots" or any other activated item on my opponent's turn?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I got you - no worries! This is a common point of confusion! "Activating a card" is the term for *playing* Main Deck cards in GA. Abilities are also Activated - but that would be "using the ability" rather than "playing the card". So the page 12 part is saying "Activating an Item Card (this would a theoretical non-Regalia Item, which would be in the Main Deck - these don't exist yet, but this is a "future proofing" rule) is done at slow speed", while the Page 34 is saying, as you surmised, "You can use the activated ability of your item at fast speed".
      In short, YES, you can use Beastbond Boots's Activated Ability during your opponents turn!

    • @un4given830
      @un4given830 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaindeckGames Awesome thanks!

  • @Tem-Wizard
    @Tem-Wizard ปีที่แล้ว

    I might have missed it but what are the card limits in the main deck?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      4x Per Card in the Maindeck (tm)!

  • @windsonma8209
    @windsonma8209 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So could I still For the lack of better word ‘Peak’ at what Face Down Cards I have in my Memory Zone? And how many copy’s of one card I could have in both decks respectively?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, you can always "peek" at the cards you have in Memory. Cards in your Material deck will only be in your Material deck - they are are the cards with a blue circle cost in the upper left. The ones with a Yellow circle cost go in the Main deck. You can have only a single copy of any Material Deck card, but cards that go in the Maindeck can be in sets of up to 4x each.

    • @windsonma8209
      @windsonma8209 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MaindeckGamesOh okay Thank You, that word ‘Random’ sort of tripped me up a little. Again Thank You 👍🏽

  • @doomstothfilms
    @doomstothfilms 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It feels like going first is objectively worse than going second.
    You skip draw and don't actually have anything to attack.
    Second place gets to draw and can attack right away, so if first for whatever reason does not have an ally to play just takes a hit.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's an awesome observation. What we've found in a lot of competitive testing is that going first or second is very dependent on the deck/match up. The player going first is able to push to higher levels faster, which can be a massive advantage for some decks. Others definitely prefer second for the reasons you listed!

  • @KarmaSpaz12
    @KarmaSpaz12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some of that art is a bit concerning and I'm also not sure I'm on board with the added randomness of having a card taken from the memory zone on a die role. Nice to have a video explain clearly how to play at any rate.

  • @Kindlesmith70
    @Kindlesmith70 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    3:01 so this makes me wonder, what happened to earth, and what would be considered abnormal? I'm guessing the specific named elements are abnormal.
    Heh. So the cards fall alseep when they used, and wake up at the start of a turn. This sounds funny.
    Removing cards from hand as a cost is a thing some games have. Banishing cards as a cost is thing that can happen in some of the games. I guess combining the two makes it different in a way, but the methods aren't new. Just so I don't sound like I'm am making stuff up I'll name 2. Final Fantasy TCG, & Take The Galaxy. Even in MtG you can have cards that blow up to provide mana. I actually thought there was something really new to the system when you mentioned different from other games. Always keen to see different systems in action.
    Interesting they chose to give everyone (effectively) Haste, or Rush. Being able to attack the same turn played is pretty strong. Am I wrong to think being second is a blessing because of this? Not only are you allowed to draw cards, but you can also attack first. It seems like going first allows for possible levelling up sooner, but how much of an edge is that over getting cards and attacking in one go?

  • @rahulkalita5527
    @rahulkalita5527 ปีที่แล้ว

    So this game has multiple attack phases unlike Mtg right? In Mtg you must declare your attack all at once during your turn.

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's right, unlike MTG, in Grand Archive you declare attacks during your Main Phase, one at a time, and can do other Main Phase actions before, after, or between them.

  • @unlikelyionicwolf5790
    @unlikelyionicwolf5790 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you level up your champion whenever you want?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The only time you can materialize a new Champion level is using your one Materialize per turn, during your Materialize step!

  • @mitsumikutenai5900
    @mitsumikutenai5900 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many cards you need to have in your hand to start the game?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You start the game with no cards in hand, whatever level 0 champion you play tells you how many cards to draw!

  • @RadeTcg
    @RadeTcg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Might have missed it but is there mulligan in this game?

    • @MaindeckGames
      @MaindeckGames  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does Grand Archive TCG have a MULLIGAN like other card games?