~~ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ~~ Q) Does a Landmark card gain Fleeting when played from Reserve? A) No. Permanent cards, including Landmarks, do not gain Fleeting when played from Reserve, and do not leave play during the Rest phase.
There are some brutal cards in this (like sending back creatures to their decks) which can break the otherwise chill vibe when you basically lose a turn or two and can’t catch back up.
I was completely interested, then became disinterested once I played Altered tcg on Boardgame Arena. Mechanics and play didn't capture that feeling for me like Sorcery or FaB does.
@@jovanstarThat was exactly my experience, too. I wanted to like it but it's not very interesting. Lorcana was kind of the same, because it just doesn't have the depth or interesting plays.
@@lystic9392 yeah played Lorcana and Star Wars unlimited a bunch online and played SWU in person and tried to find things to like about them. I didn't care for both of them tbh. Either mechanics or art style didn't work for me.
Thank you so much for making this video! You have a very clear and concise way of explaining the rules, and your editing style was visually helpful as well. This could have easily been overwhelming/confusing since the mechanics of this game are different than TCGs I’m used to seeing. And extra added bonus: your voice is very soothing to listen to! So thank you again!
Thank you so much, that made my day to hear! Especially as someone who gets self conscious about my voice - I appreciate so much that you took the time to comment :)
Great video to explain the game, nothing like this out there yet! To comment on the demo game: I thought this was a sure win for the Muna player until they played a card from hand over Meditation Training from reserve. It seemed like a game losing mistake, since Muna looks like a faction that uses "tempo" to outvalue opponents. The Sneezer losing its tokens is a big tempo loss, and I don't see the gain from playing a character from hand over securing a reserve card. Correct me if I'm wrong, but reserve cards are the only cards an opponent has some control over given the current set of keywords. Additionally, committing (hand) characters to expeditions also reduces flexibility, and gives the opponent opportunity to respond, so all-in-all it seemed like a losing play either way. Anyway, this game has quite a few fresh mechanics that make it stand out from typical "battle" tcg; it looks very accessible with quite a bit of "hidden" depth.
Very astute thoughts! You caught the most important "suboptimal" play - that would have certainly changed the game. I think you are generally right (and scripted it as such), but one reason a player might choose to delay using the Meditation from reserve is to avoid going "all in" on the Shroom if they are trying to play around particular removal for it. Going with the Druid first allows them to respond more flexibly if the opponent chooses to play out their interaction on the shroom in the next action! The game absolutely has a lot of hidden depth, and putting in plays like this opens up conversations for players interested in finding it. Thanks for the kind words and hope you check the game out when it launches!
That was a great breakdown of the rules for the game, and everyone was clear to the point on most of the rules. I did wish you could have completed the demo game with who won so we could have seen the end game of it. Anyway, I look forward to seeing more coverage of this game from your channel as it comes out in the future. (Wait until expansions come on for this game in the future, since with new stuff, keywords, etc. it will make the rules more complex if the game lasts that long.)
Perfect video, thank you! I've checked all spoiled cards on the website and noticed that MUNA is the only one w/o Sabotage (unless in rare from other faction) or any other harming ability. Very peaceful faction.
Thank you! Yes, Muna is very much "we can both do our thing - but mine is better!" But some of the faction shifted rares will give them a few options to interact still :)
@@bencabrelli5593 Ah I simply didn't have time to get this made - I will try to get something out next week though, it's a great idea! I'm out of town for another TCG Nationals tournament this weekend. The survey closes March 17th so hopefully that will be in enough time to help a few people with the KS, and then help people when the game launches as well!
This seems like a very well thought out and easy to understand video. I don't think I'd pick this game up, but I wish it well and hope it helps in the war against wotc.
Thank you, wonderful and helpful breakdown. I am such a fan of the mechanical design but also how you collect the cards. Going to pick up some starter decks ASAP.
You know, I never really thought about any card games as being violent before you mentioned it here. It's just a pile of game mechanics. But yeah, I guess I can't actually think of a single TCG/CCG where your not either attacking your opponent, and/or creatures/characters to some degree. I got to demo the game today, and I enjoyed it. I'll probably be buying a couple starters, and booster packs when the game releases. I got a nice textless promo for playing the demo.
I can't speak for everyone, but I have never needed to use additional methods of tracking stat sums. They are all visible on the board and adding them isn't too taxing in my experience!
Questions: 1. Do all cards that are played from reserve gain fleeting upon entering an expedition zone? 2. How does the stack work in this game? EDIT: I found the answer to my first question. All cards EXCEPT permanents played from reserve gain fleeting. And I thought of another question: 3. Can a card be both fleeting and anchored? If so, what happens to the card at the end of the day?
The only thing i might be afraid of is that a unique card might still be too good at some point in a deck build around it. On one hand i love the whole "its entirely unique card" But the collector in me also cries a little 😢
@@MaindeckGames yeah that makes sense, and since it's a one off in a deck of 39 the chance of it being super impactful is also pretty negligible. I'm definitely going to but my fair share of starter decks and boosters when the game comes out :p
Muchas gracias por tan increible video! la verdad es que en mi idioma no hay casi nada de contenido sobre Altered, y mucho menos un tutorial con gameplay! Queria aprender a jugar hace mucho, pero ahora aún mas que salió en BGA. Gracias de nuevo y saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
Thank you so much!! It means so much to me that you found it valuable enough to send a paid thanks! I'm happy to support the game and help others learn about it!
I heard the multiplayer version is a team variant played 2 vs 2. That’s really a bummer for me because I really hoped a game without knocking out opponents would have a multiplayer variant for any number of players that are playing individually. I don’t get why every tcg is so focused on 1 vs 1 competitive gaming when there is really a place for a truly multiplayer focused tcg
Very very cool TCG. I can't wait to look at it! I have a little question, if someone knows! During the cleanup step, if both players have to many cards in their reserve, who should send some cards to the discard pile first? The one with the first turn token? Because based on what your opponent is sending to the discard pile, you may want to send specific cards to your discard pile - is there a rule to prevent players from waiting each other to start discarding?
the focus is on over the table play, but Boardgamearena will have a collection mode at launch, allowing you to play with your collection, including uniques
In the Tie Breaker round, you sum the stats on both sides into a single comparison. So if you have 5/1/3 in Hero, and 4/4/4 in Companion, your stats for the Tiebreaker round are 9/5/7. If that causes you to win more stat types than your opponent, you will win the game - otherwise, if you continue to tie, you will play additional Tiebreaker rounds until one player wins.
@@MaindeckGames I suppose to answer my question since I don't fully understand, can you play in 1 expedition zone Hero for example instead of both zones and still be declared the winner by having higher statistics?
Sure, if you ONLY play in one expedition, your total stats will be the stats of that expedition (say Hero), plus 0/0/0 because you didn't then didn't play in companion. Your opponent can put all their characters in Companion, and get a similar result - and at the end, you'll just compare both total sets of stats to see who wins more of them. So with that in mind, in MANY circumstances it won't matter which you play in, but it CAN matter - for example, characters with Gigantic will count their stats in both expeditions still, so the regular Atlas will still add 3/3/3 to BOTH expeditions in the Tiebreaker round - which ends up being 6/6/6 total when the two sides are summed up.
The KS product is available worldwide in either English or French. Italian, German, and Spanish are planned to join at retail launch in August, with USA, EU, Canada, and Chile locked in so far and potentially more to come.
Does someone know what will be the cards size for sleeves ? Also unless you sleeve it with same back print on sleeves, you won't see the mana orbs when put face down on the mat 😢
Quick question. If a player passes and then their opponent plays a card, can the player who passed make another move in reply or are they "locked into" their pass? Thanks for the guide, extremely helpful and really looking forward to the game. Backed on Kickstarter already!
No problem! Passing is "hard" in Altered - once you Pass, you are done for the day no matter what else happens. Happy to help, let me know if you have any other questions!
@@MaindeckGames brilliant, thanks for the reply! I thought the same but Board Game Arena let another player pass, I played a card and then my opponent played a card after that. As if both players had to pass consecutively to end the turn. I watched your tutorial and thought it was a "hard" pass too. Must just be a bug with Board Game Arena so. Thanks again!
@@ciaranryan6128Yeah that's interesting, that definitely shouldn't be the case! I'll have to check in with the team and see if it's a known issue. Thanks for mentioning it!
@@MaindeckGameshey Dan, are they taking it down from BGA after the 5th or will it just no longer be free? I’ve had a ton of fun playing the starter decks on BGA and I still supported the KS, but would hate to see the game leave and I was planning on using the platform to teach some friends.
The plan is to pull it down, but then take a look at stats/feedback and re-evaluate. I agree, I hope it stays up so we'll see how they plan to do that! I've been impressed with their decisions in general so I'm hoping they'll make a good one when that week is up.
The only reason why this game will most likely fail is that it includes a bit too many things in a single game, too complex for its own good. You can say it is not, and there may be a time in which you play it naturally but to get there might not he that easy. It is not modern day Yugioh complicated but Yugioh is here now because it started out really simple and got more advanced as time went on. This game is complicated from the start and this is the issue.
I think its problem mainly stems from lack of familiarity since it is so different from other popular TCGs. I think Keyforge is an example of how to stick closer to what people know, but still change something fundamental. The win condition in Keyforge interested me since it opens up a large number of strategies to that goal. An example of a very different TCG (which is no longer officially supported) is Android: Netrunner. It's probably the greatest card game I've ever played, but it differs greatly from the popular TCGs, since it doesn't look anything like them. Seriously, you owe it to yourself to play Netrunner if you haven't.
We opened two starters tonight, glanced at the rules for a minute and played a game. It’s really not complicated at all. I think Star Wars Unlimited and Magic are much more complicated with their timing and wording.
That wouldn't work for Altered, unfortunately! Judges can deck check faster and more effectively than any other game by scanning their phone over your deck's QR codes, and when you play someone with a Unique card in a language you don't read, you need to be able to get the card's translation by scanning its code :) Totally cool if you don't vibe the game, but I will add that the majority of people I've talked to about it have said that after a game or two, they no longer noticed the QR codes on the cards.
so after Lorcana we get another game that focus on exploration instead of combat and has childfriendly art direction. another game using champions/heroes.
@@MaindeckGames that is not the point. i sure Lorcana also spent some time in development. i am simply seing trends in the industry and searching for innovations or the absence of them.
No worries then, I can see that. I do think as the TCG market continues to grow there's an equally growing interest in making games that appeal to wider or different demographics than what many games have catered to in the past.
There is litle interaction between players, feels almost like Keyforge.. I'll pass. Great video though! I never stand gameplay videos more than 5 minutes but I enjoyed all of it.
Thanks for the compliment, and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! I will say that Ordis vs Muna is often a game of building bigger than the others - but decks can definitely be built with a lot more interaction, especially with the way the do Faction Shifted rares. Our most recent Yzmir gameplay video really shows some interactive gameplay off!
@ckGames Funny enough, I looked at the other video, it convinced me to get the game, but ended up in the hospital and missed the deadline. I'm good but also no Altered for me :D Said that, still, great videos. I also appreciated the Tier list and the overall focus on just "is it fun to play" and "is it fun to collect". Most content creators nowadays focus on the business side of flipping cards, which I personally find disgusting and goes against both principles, even more the community I am part of (Sorcery). So, in short, kudos!
@@sarblader Oh no!! I'm sorry to hear about your hospital trip! Glad things are OK and thanks again for the kind words. Yes, I'm here for the love of TCGs and to share my passion with others. Hopefully you can give Altered a look again when it fully releases later this year!
played a ton of CCGs in my time... and 4 minutes in and i'm already concerned.... no more than X rare/ultra rare..... meaning the "stronger" cards are more rare, making that specific bit a money grab.
I've played a lot too, and trust me - Altered is one of the player friendliest and cheapest games to build decks for. You may want to look into the Uniques, though - you will either love the idea or hate it!,
This is another game that falls within the "not everything needs to be a tcg" category. The gameplay looks interesting but it's going nowhere as it is. No one will want to collect this and trying to fit it in the pile of tcg's that exist right now would be exhausting. Just make boardgames people
The creator of Altered is a board games veteran and already tried to reproduce the feel of TCG without the business model with Seasons. So they went with this format with that in mind. I don't think it's a misguided decision.
Are they really gonna put that Big ugly QR code thing on the front of every card? I understand the function of it and it will be interesting to see how that plays out, but man does it ruin the overall aesthetic value of the card...
Most players report that after a game or two, they no longer notice the QR code when looking at cards. The code being on the front is critical as well - it is used to allow for fast deck checking in events, to allow you to read an opponent's card in your native language (which is important because of the Unique cards in the game that might not be in your language), and to immediately inform new buyers about the digital aspects of the game. That said, the team will be looking over time to find ways to minimize it as technology improves, but they tested many iterations and found the simple black and white QR code to be the fastest and most effective for scanning, which they prioritized to reduce any burden for players.
The QR code is also the thing I dislike the most about this otherwise gorgeous game. But it do seem like it has real substance, not just gimmicks, so I really look forward to trying it out
I backed this in KS today its almost at 1 mil so few things 1: people are very excited for this game definitely seems very new and innovative fresh love 2: none cares that much about the qr code or there wouldn't be 1 mil backed Ina day 3: great excellent video my friend very well done on each break down from beginning to end 4: content for this game is gonna be off the charts can't wait to play this 😊
I thought the same when I first learned and played. I’ve played about 20ish games or so now and I’ve learned it’s actually very strategic, especially once you know both your cards and the possible cards the opponents is playing in their deck. Except for Lyra. Lyra is pure chaos.
@@woundsdrone since you've played a bunch of games already, what would you "label" the different faction playstyles as ? From the demo game and what I already looked at on others cards : - Muna is playing around buffs and anchor keyword to slowly but surely keep the pressure on one side - Ordis relies a lot on tokens and global buffs to suddently take control of the board on strategic turns - Axiom invades the board with Brassbugs and use landmarks and other cards to play around them - Bravo have a lot of characters with strong basic stats or which get boosted upon being played - Yzmir denies the opponent with Sabotage and counter cards rather than coming out the strongest on the board - Lyra is... yeah... Orks from Warhammer 40K : lots of dices
@@Nickydigit I think you nailed it. I wouldn’t know about the Lyra - Warhammer connection because I’ve never played w40k, but Lyra is all about taking risk and rolling dice, it felt to me too swingy. Yzmir is all about control, going second is huge in this game and Alesha’s “after you” ability is actually really good. I’ve played at least one game with each faction and stuck with Bravos and Ordis as my favorites to play.
So a rather "head on" approach is what you prefer ? :P@@woundsdrone I think I'll get Axiom just for the card aesthetics but for my second deck I now hesitate between Ordis and Muna... and I'm also interested in Yzmir... And knowing myself, I'll probably end up getting them all ; _ ;
@@Nickydigitlol! yeah I backed one of each starter on Kickstarter. If I see the game succeed in my local area I’ll jump into it deeper. Axiom was my 3rd fav to play, I need to try it again, I played my first few games with it and it felt like a faction that wasn’t as beginner friendly. Muna and Bravos are more straight forward. Just a fantastic game IMO and I really hope it succeeds well beyond the KS!
Too complicated, too many mechanics, this is a Big barrier for new player...only for extremely experienced player.....i love the qr codes tough idea tough
Great video. Appealing new game except their artistic art which is very cartoony a la League of Legend / Fortnite. Does not look bad sure, but kinda childish, but maybe this is exactly their target contrary to Magic for example.
Thank you! Many people compare the art style to Lorcana's as well - not anime, but having that bright cartoon style to it. Personally, I'm a big fan but art is always subject to opinion!
~~ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ~~
Q) Does a Landmark card gain Fleeting when played from Reserve?
A) No. Permanent cards, including Landmarks, do not gain Fleeting when played from Reserve, and do not leave play during the Rest phase.
This game seems very chill; a nice change of pace from the more combat focused games
There are some brutal cards in this (like sending back creatures to their decks) which can break the otherwise chill vibe when you basically lose a turn or two and can’t catch back up.
I love the art on these cards. I also like how you're not killing your opponent narratively
Huge congrats on this really well made video Dan ! The editing and animations are top quality and it makes the watch a really pleasant time
Thank you so much!
Very unique gameplay, and it got me interested in the kickstarter. Thanks for the quality video!
Very nicely done! Feels like this breakdown of the rules cleared up the last questions I had on the gameplay, and now I am even more hyped for the KS!
So happy I could help, thanks for the kind words!
I went from completely disinterested to pretty interested. I like the idea of the reserve. I'll keep an eye on it. Well done.
I was completely interested, then became disinterested once I played Altered tcg on Boardgame Arena. Mechanics and play didn't capture that feeling for me like Sorcery or FaB does.
@@jovanstarThat was exactly my experience, too. I wanted to like it but it's not very interesting. Lorcana was kind of the same, because it just doesn't have the depth or interesting plays.
@@lystic9392 yeah played Lorcana and Star Wars unlimited a bunch online and played SWU in person and tried to find things to like about them. I didn't care for both of them tbh. Either mechanics or art style didn't work for me.
Thank you so much for making this video! You have a very clear and concise way of explaining the rules, and your editing style was visually helpful as well. This could have easily been overwhelming/confusing since the mechanics of this game are different than TCGs I’m used to seeing. And extra added bonus: your voice is very soothing to listen to! So thank you again!
Thank you so much, that made my day to hear! Especially as someone who gets self conscious about my voice - I appreciate so much that you took the time to comment :)
This was super helpful, thanks for the great rundown!
Great video to explain the game, nothing like this out there yet! To comment on the demo game: I thought this was a sure win for the Muna player until they played a card from hand over Meditation Training from reserve. It seemed like a game losing mistake, since Muna looks like a faction that uses "tempo" to outvalue opponents. The Sneezer losing its tokens is a big tempo loss, and I don't see the gain from playing a character from hand over securing a reserve card. Correct me if I'm wrong, but reserve cards are the only cards an opponent has some control over given the current set of keywords. Additionally, committing (hand) characters to expeditions also reduces flexibility, and gives the opponent opportunity to respond, so all-in-all it seemed like a losing play either way. Anyway, this game has quite a few fresh mechanics that make it stand out from typical "battle" tcg; it looks very accessible with quite a bit of "hidden" depth.
Very astute thoughts! You caught the most important "suboptimal" play - that would have certainly changed the game. I think you are generally right (and scripted it as such), but one reason a player might choose to delay using the Meditation from reserve is to avoid going "all in" on the Shroom if they are trying to play around particular removal for it. Going with the Druid first allows them to respond more flexibly if the opponent chooses to play out their interaction on the shroom in the next action!
The game absolutely has a lot of hidden depth, and putting in plays like this opens up conversations for players interested in finding it. Thanks for the kind words and hope you check the game out when it launches!
I'm a supporter of what they are doing for the innovation. No violence, and great gameplay mechanics.
I totally agree
That was a great breakdown of the rules for the game, and everyone was clear to the point on most of the rules. I did wish you could have completed the demo game with who won so we could have seen the end game of it. Anyway, I look forward to seeing more coverage of this game from your channel as it comes out in the future. (Wait until expansions come on for this game in the future, since with new stuff, keywords, etc. it will make the rules more complex if the game lasts that long.)
This video was so well done. Thank you so much for putting in the time to make such an engaging and informative explainer!
Thank you so much, I'm glad you found it helpful!!
Excellent video Dan! I'm pretty excited for this one!
Thanks Kel, I think you'll really find a lot to love here!
@@MaindeckGames I think so too!
Perfect video, thank you! I've checked all spoiled cards on the website and noticed that MUNA is the only one w/o Sabotage (unless in rare from other faction) or any other harming ability. Very peaceful faction.
Thank you! Yes, Muna is very much "we can both do our thing - but mine is better!" But some of the faction shifted rares will give them a few options to interact still :)
I think it would be really helpful if you could do some sort of review of the starter decks to help us make the best choice during the kickstarter 👍
Cool idea!
@@MaindeckGames are you going to do this now that the Kickstarter has ended and we need to choose which starter decks we want?
@@bencabrelli5593 Ah I simply didn't have time to get this made - I will try to get something out next week though, it's a great idea! I'm out of town for another TCG Nationals tournament this weekend. The survey closes March 17th so hopefully that will be in enough time to help a few people with the KS, and then help people when the game launches as well!
What a great video. Thank you, well done. I will head on my first game tomorrow... yeah.
Thanks so much, hope you enjoy it!
Very informative! Tank You I will be referencing this video as I learn the game.
Congratulations on the video, I think it was nicely made, loved the animations!
Thank you so much!!
This seems like a very well thought out and easy to understand video. I don't think I'd pick this game up, but I wish it well and hope it helps in the war against wotc.
Played this in BGA as its in beta there. Great video to help me understand
Thank you, wonderful and helpful breakdown. I am such a fan of the mechanical design but also how you collect the cards. Going to pick up some starter decks ASAP.
You know, I never really thought about any card games as being violent before you mentioned it here. It's just a pile of game mechanics.
But yeah, I guess I can't actually think of a single TCG/CCG where your not either attacking your opponent, and/or creatures/characters to some degree.
I got to demo the game today, and I enjoyed it. I'll probably be buying a couple starters, and booster packs when the game releases.
I got a nice textless promo for playing the demo.
Awesome to hear, welcome to the game!!
Thank you! Just received my kickstarter and wanted to show off the neat game to my friend, but realized I had completely forgotten how to play.
Idk why people even upset over the qr code. It's not like it's big or intrusive
Sarcasm
It's ugly as shit
I hope your kidding
Not really much different from Chaotic, so it sounds like a good enough idea.
Really well done. I entered having never heard of the game and exited feeling prepared and excited to play my first match. Thanks for the video!
Backed the Kickstarter! Looking forward to this one.
Absolutely amazing video!
Gonna be opening a bunch of packs on my channel once the KS boxes get sent out. So stoked for this game!! Thanks for the vid!
Same, just have to figure out a nice overlay to be able to do them live!
@@MaindeckGames for real… I’ve been wondering how to navigate the QR code during a live stream. 🤔
Nicely done!
Great video, clear and concise! Well done as always!
Thank you so much, that's my goal so it's always good to hear when I've hit the mark!
Neat! I wasn’t sure about this so didn’t Kickstart, but may pick up a few starters on launch.
I’m pumped for this. Just backed!
Great video! I have shared with any of my friends interested in playing.
Awesome, glad it was helpful and thank you for sharing!!
Demo game looked fun! Might pick this up as a side game to fab.
Great explanation thank you so much!!
Wonderful video! Wish I had paid attention to this before it left KS, sounds like a lovely idea
Amazing demo really helped me understand it better after the explanation
Great video. I already know how to play, still watched it all. Is it an official Equinox source vid? Just curious😊
Thank you! This video was done by me, but with the direct support of Equinox.
This feels more like a board game than a card game.
Not when you play it!
Great video. GO MUNA!!
In a longer game, is it hard to keep track of the points on each biome? You will need dice for it?
I can't speak for everyone, but I have never needed to use additional methods of tracking stat sums. They are all visible on the board and adding them isn't too taxing in my experience!
My only complaint right now? I want more gameplay videos 😅😅
Really excited about getting Altered to the table!
First time to the channel, thanks well explained video!
What do you mean by "inclusion"?
Questions:
1. Do all cards that are played from reserve gain fleeting upon entering an expedition zone?
2. How does the stack work in this game?
EDIT: I found the answer to my first question. All cards EXCEPT permanents played from reserve gain fleeting. And I thought of another question:
3. Can a card be both fleeting and anchored? If so, what happens to the card at the end of the day?
This game actually looks like a lot of fun
The only thing i might be afraid of is that a unique card might still be too good at some point in a deck build around it.
On one hand i love the whole "its entirely unique card"
But the collector in me also cries a little 😢
They still only last one or two turns at most. We will see, but I'm not too worried right now!
@@MaindeckGames yeah that makes sense, and since it's a one off in a deck of 39 the chance of it being super impactful is also pretty negligible.
I'm definitely going to but my fair share of starter decks and boosters when the game comes out :p
This has me interested in the game, but ive got several tcg with no one to play with.
32:39 maaan... i was really looking forward to seeing how this played out!
That was awesome!
So glad to hear it, thanks for watching and taking a moment to comment!
Your channel really is da best
Thank you so much, I'm glad I can be helpful to people!
Im doing a free trial pre-release event this weekend. Very excited. Dont know anything about this game
Great presentation ! 😃 Thank you, it's going to help a lot of people discorvering Altered.
And that ExAltered's music... ❤
great editing
Muchas gracias por tan increible video! la verdad es que en mi idioma no hay casi nada de contenido sobre Altered, y mucho menos un tutorial con gameplay! Queria aprender a jugar hace mucho, pero ahora aún mas que salió en BGA. Gracias de nuevo y saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
¡Ojalá algunos TH-camrs empiecen a crear videos en español! ¡Gracias por tomarte el tiempo a comentar!
Its cool how mtg mechanics are being used in almost all tcgs
Thanks!
Thank you so much!! It means so much to me that you found it valuable enough to send a paid thanks! I'm happy to support the game and help others learn about it!
This sounds great!!!!!!
I heard the multiplayer version is a team variant played 2 vs 2.
That’s really a bummer for me because I really hoped a game without knocking out opponents would have a multiplayer variant for any number of players that are playing individually.
I don’t get why every tcg is so focused on 1 vs 1 competitive gaming when there is really a place for a truly multiplayer focused tcg
I am really looking forward to trying the multiplayer version!
As I understand, the 2v2 variant is the furthest along. I've heard of others being worked on as well, so don't lose hope :)
there will be a free for all version too i think its 4 players
Very very cool TCG. I can't wait to look at it!
I have a little question, if someone knows!
During the cleanup step, if both players have to many cards in their reserve, who should send some cards to the discard pile first? The one with the first turn token?
Because based on what your opponent is sending to the discard pile, you may want to send specific cards to your discard pile - is there a rule to prevent players from waiting each other to start discarding?
Yes, the player who has the first player marker will discard down to capacity first each turn. Great question!
Great video Dan! Hi from Rome!
Thank you Giulia! Glad you made it back safely - it was great to hang with you last weekend!
@@MaindeckGames🫶🏻✨
I wish the QR code wasn't on the card, it looks so ugly with it in the bottom corner..
On the Rare mushroom, it has the "At noon" effect. Does that trigger while it is waiting in reserve?
Nope, when a card is in reserve it is just a card, it's not in play and has no active effects.
Missed opportunity to not put the set symbol in the center of the qr code.
Can u only play live? Or in the app as well?
the focus is on over the table play, but Boardgamearena will have a collection mode at launch, allowing you to play with your collection, including uniques
In a tie breaker, does one player have to win on both sides? And if they do, do you continuously play new turns until this happens?
In the Tie Breaker round, you sum the stats on both sides into a single comparison. So if you have 5/1/3 in Hero, and 4/4/4 in Companion, your stats for the Tiebreaker round are 9/5/7. If that causes you to win more stat types than your opponent, you will win the game - otherwise, if you continue to tie, you will play additional Tiebreaker rounds until one player wins.
@@MaindeckGames I suppose to answer my question since I don't fully understand, can you play in 1 expedition zone Hero for example instead of both zones and still be declared the winner by having higher statistics?
Sure, if you ONLY play in one expedition, your total stats will be the stats of that expedition (say Hero), plus 0/0/0 because you didn't then didn't play in companion. Your opponent can put all their characters in Companion, and get a similar result - and at the end, you'll just compare both total sets of stats to see who wins more of them. So with that in mind, in MANY circumstances it won't matter which you play in, but it CAN matter - for example, characters with Gigantic will count their stats in both expeditions still, so the regular Atlas will still add 3/3/3 to BOTH expeditions in the Tiebreaker round - which ends up being 6/6/6 total when the two sides are summed up.
Seems mechanically sound and looks like it brings something unique to the tcg space. Seems like it would do well.
It's a ton of fun for sure. Great game with a lot of depth once you dig in!
Do spells get fleeting when played from reserve? or are they just playable forever?
when will this come out in europe? sorry this is my first look at these
The KS product is available worldwide in either English or French. Italian, German, and Spanish are planned to join at retail launch in August, with USA, EU, Canada, and Chile locked in so far and potentially more to come.
Does someone know what will be the cards size for sleeves ? Also unless you sleeve it with same back print on sleeves, you won't see the mana orbs when put face down on the mat 😢
Sleeves are standard American game size, and on the KS they have Gamegenic card back sleeves available so you can always see your mana orbs!
@@MaindeckGames Thanks for the reply !
Quick question. If a player passes and then their opponent plays a card, can the player who passed make another move in reply or are they "locked into" their pass?
Thanks for the guide, extremely helpful and really looking forward to the game. Backed on Kickstarter already!
No problem! Passing is "hard" in Altered - once you Pass, you are done for the day no matter what else happens. Happy to help, let me know if you have any other questions!
@@MaindeckGames brilliant, thanks for the reply! I thought the same but Board Game Arena let another player pass, I played a card and then my opponent played a card after that. As if both players had to pass consecutively to end the turn. I watched your tutorial and thought it was a "hard" pass too.
Must just be a bug with Board Game Arena so. Thanks again!
@@ciaranryan6128Yeah that's interesting, that definitely shouldn't be the case! I'll have to check in with the team and see if it's a known issue. Thanks for mentioning it!
@@MaindeckGames Fair play, thank you!
I'm not a fan of the very visible QR codes, but all in all the game looks pretty interesting.
They almost entirely disappear for most people once they start playing with the cards. I totally forget they are even there!
Odd, they appear to use a lot of terminology from Legends of Runeterra.
I was sold until the Unique card part.
Yeah I guess this game isn't made to be focused on competitive side and that's okay.
The text of nevanka& blotch ends with ".. remove it when it"??
That was just an error in the image they sent me - the corrected card image is in the card library at Altered.gg!
where do i buy the starter decks
Check with your LGS - otherwise, I can recommend our sponsor JWW at www.jwwcards.com! They are all in stock there!
Hello, how long does a game last ? From what i'm seeing looks like it's kind of short no ?
15-20 minutes is pretty typical. The demo shown is on the faster side, but the average game is similar to many other TCGs.
do the action cards have to be played before anything else in a turn?
Quick actions (Exhaust and Support abilities on cards in reserve) are used before you Play a Card or Pass, always - yes!
Will there be a digital learn to play or a online version
Play right now at Board Game Arena (available through Feb 5th):
en.boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=altered
@@MaindeckGameshey Dan, are they taking it down from BGA after the 5th or will it just no longer be free?
I’ve had a ton of fun playing the starter decks on BGA and I still supported the KS, but would hate to see the game leave and I was planning on using the platform to teach some friends.
The plan is to pull it down, but then take a look at stats/feedback and re-evaluate. I agree, I hope it stays up so we'll see how they plan to do that! I've been impressed with their decisions in general so I'm hoping they'll make a good one when that week is up.
The only reason why this game will most likely fail is that it includes a bit too many things in a single game, too complex for its own good. You can say it is not, and there may be a time in which you play it naturally but to get there might not he that easy. It is not modern day Yugioh complicated but Yugioh is here now because it started out really simple and got more advanced as time went on. This game is complicated from the start and this is the issue.
I think its problem mainly stems from lack of familiarity since it is so different from other popular TCGs. I think Keyforge is an example of how to stick closer to what people know, but still change something fundamental. The win condition in Keyforge interested me since it opens up a large number of strategies to that goal. An example of a very different TCG (which is no longer officially supported) is Android: Netrunner. It's probably the greatest card game I've ever played, but it differs greatly from the popular TCGs, since it doesn't look anything like them. Seriously, you owe it to yourself to play Netrunner if you haven't.
We opened two starters tonight, glanced at the rules for a minute and played a game. It’s really not complicated at all. I think Star Wars Unlimited and Magic are much more complicated with their timing and wording.
Who are the artists of this game?
I'm not sure there's a handy list of *every* artist, but you'll find the artists credited on each card here:
www.altered.gg/en-us/cards
Would have been a buy if it was an LCG. I just don't have the energy or money for TCGs
I died of puns
The QR code kills it for me
QR code is a big turn off, should’ve just stuck to a single card to scan
That wouldn't work for Altered, unfortunately! Judges can deck check faster and more effectively than any other game by scanning their phone over your deck's QR codes, and when you play someone with a Unique card in a language you don't read, you need to be able to get the card's translation by scanning its code :)
Totally cool if you don't vibe the game, but I will add that the majority of people I've talked to about it have said that after a game or two, they no longer noticed the QR codes on the cards.
so after Lorcana we get another game that focus on exploration instead of combat and has childfriendly art direction.
another game using champions/heroes.
It has been in development for 3 years, so I don't think Lorcana's release had anything to do with it :)
@@MaindeckGames that is not the point. i sure Lorcana also spent some time in development.
i am simply seing trends in the industry and searching for innovations or the absence of them.
No worries then, I can see that. I do think as the TCG market continues to grow there's an equally growing interest in making games that appeal to wider or different demographics than what many games have catered to in the past.
Yeah, we're seeing a lot of "strategies we've never seen before" lately... also, what does inclusion mean in terms of a tcg?
There is litle interaction between players, feels almost like Keyforge.. I'll pass. Great video though! I never stand gameplay videos more than 5 minutes but I enjoyed all of it.
Thanks for the compliment, and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! I will say that Ordis vs Muna is often a game of building bigger than the others - but decks can definitely be built with a lot more interaction, especially with the way the do Faction Shifted rares. Our most recent Yzmir gameplay video really shows some interactive gameplay off!
@ckGames Funny enough, I looked at the other video, it convinced me to get the game, but ended up in the hospital and missed the deadline. I'm good but also no Altered for me :D
Said that, still, great videos. I also appreciated the Tier list and the overall focus on just "is it fun to play" and "is it fun to collect". Most content creators nowadays focus on the business side of flipping cards, which I personally find disgusting and goes against both principles, even more the community I am part of (Sorcery). So, in short, kudos!
@@sarblader Oh no!! I'm sorry to hear about your hospital trip! Glad things are OK and thanks again for the kind words. Yes, I'm here for the love of TCGs and to share my passion with others. Hopefully you can give Altered a look again when it fully releases later this year!
played a ton of CCGs in my time... and 4 minutes in and i'm already concerned.... no more than X rare/ultra rare..... meaning the "stronger" cards are more rare, making that specific bit a money grab.
I've played a lot too, and trust me - Altered is one of the player friendliest and cheapest games to build decks for. You may want to look into the Uniques, though - you will either love the idea or hate it!,
This feels much more like a board game. I cant see this becoming a competetive game
Oh shit the French? Aight it's got my attention now.
This is another game that falls within the "not everything needs to be a tcg" category. The gameplay looks interesting but it's going nowhere as it is. No one will want to collect this and trying to fit it in the pile of tcg's that exist right now would be exhausting. Just make boardgames people
The creator of Altered is a board games veteran and already tried to reproduce the feel of TCG without the business model with Seasons. So they went with this format with that in mind. I don't think it's a misguided decision.
QR code on card looks awful
Are they really gonna put that Big ugly QR code thing on the front of every card? I understand the function of it and it will be interesting to see how that plays out, but man does it ruin the overall aesthetic value of the card...
Most players report that after a game or two, they no longer notice the QR code when looking at cards. The code being on the front is critical as well - it is used to allow for fast deck checking in events, to allow you to read an opponent's card in your native language (which is important because of the Unique cards in the game that might not be in your language), and to immediately inform new buyers about the digital aspects of the game.
That said, the team will be looking over time to find ways to minimize it as technology improves, but they tested many iterations and found the simple black and white QR code to be the fastest and most effective for scanning, which they prioritized to reduce any burden for players.
The QR code is also the thing I dislike the most about this otherwise gorgeous game. But it do seem like it has real substance, not just gimmicks, so I really look forward to trying it out
Who cares of the qr??? It has HUUUGE functions… brilliant system… can’t wait to play live!
I backed this in KS today its almost at 1 mil so few things
1: people are very excited for this game definitely seems very new and innovative fresh love
2: none cares that much about the qr code or there wouldn't be 1 mil backed Ina day
3: great excellent video my friend very well done on each break down from beginning to end
4: content for this game is gonna be off the charts can't wait to play this 😊
A color QR matched to faction color would look so much nicer
Why am I getting Chaotic vibes from this game?
I thought the same when I first learned and played. I’ve played about 20ish games or so now and I’ve learned it’s actually very strategic, especially once you know both your cards and the possible cards the opponents is playing in their deck.
Except for Lyra. Lyra is pure chaos.
@@woundsdrone since you've played a bunch of games already, what would you "label" the different faction playstyles as ?
From the demo game and what I already looked at on others cards :
- Muna is playing around buffs and anchor keyword to slowly but surely keep the pressure on one side
- Ordis relies a lot on tokens and global buffs to suddently take control of the board on strategic turns
- Axiom invades the board with Brassbugs and use landmarks and other cards to play around them
- Bravo have a lot of characters with strong basic stats or which get boosted upon being played
- Yzmir denies the opponent with Sabotage and counter cards rather than coming out the strongest on the board
- Lyra is... yeah... Orks from Warhammer 40K : lots of dices
@@Nickydigit I think you nailed it. I wouldn’t know about the Lyra - Warhammer connection because I’ve never played w40k, but Lyra is all about taking risk and rolling dice, it felt to me too swingy. Yzmir is all about control, going second is huge in this game and Alesha’s “after you” ability is actually really good.
I’ve played at least one game with each faction and stuck with Bravos and Ordis as my favorites to play.
So a rather "head on" approach is what you prefer ? :P@@woundsdrone
I think I'll get Axiom just for the card aesthetics but for my second deck I now hesitate between Ordis and Muna... and I'm also interested in Yzmir...
And knowing myself, I'll probably end up getting them all ; _ ;
@@Nickydigitlol! yeah I backed one of each starter on Kickstarter. If I see the game succeed in my local area I’ll jump into it deeper. Axiom was my 3rd fav to play, I need to try it again, I played my first few games with it and it felt like a faction that wasn’t as beginner friendly.
Muna and Bravos are more straight forward. Just a fantastic game IMO and I really hope it succeeds well beyond the KS!
Muna sankari Teija nauraa :D
Why is every name Finnish :D
Too complicated, too many mechanics, this is a Big barrier for new player...only for extremely experienced player.....i love the qr codes tough idea tough
Great video. Appealing new game except their artistic art which is very cartoony a la League of Legend / Fortnite. Does not look bad sure, but kinda childish, but maybe this is exactly their target contrary to Magic for example.
Thank you! Many people compare the art style to Lorcana's as well - not anime, but having that bright cartoon style to it. Personally, I'm a big fan but art is always subject to opinion!
Magic artwork is going to the same place. Just look at the upcoming sets.