Card game about comics

elibeaird1 2020-02-17 03:37:21 UTC #7

Yes I love that idea, and I think you are right. I guess the trick now would be to contact the headquarters. Oh I forgot to show a link I think https://scatterednexus.weebly.com/

Not sure you’d know this but what types of perks would a comic site want from a game? I guess money is always a good starting point.

IndigoShirtProd 2020-02-17 04:03:41 UTC #8

Especially for international corporations, it might be hard for you to come up with an incentive for them to back you or at the very least not interfere with the distribution. It is another form of advertising, but the counterargument would be that these companies could do their own advertising, but probably not in the same way. I watched the kickstarter video and what you have so far is great, really amazing work. I now have a little bit more of an understanding in where you're coming from. I guess what you could do is get enough support, attention, and big names in the indie comic world behind you that hosting sites would want to have their exclusive comics be a part of your game. That's a long and difficult road though and surely there are better ways that I cannot think of right now.

elibeaird1 2020-02-17 04:48:28 UTC #9

Thank you for that, that’s great information. Because I plan on continuing this game for 10 years, that is something I can build towards. Also thanks for taking the time to watch the video and give me feedback. You seem very knowledgeable.

IndigoShirtProd 2020-02-17 05:24:47 UTC #10

Well I'm glad I can help. I find board games and card games very interesting, (I even have a board game idea myself) so discussion about a pretty much realized concept like this is very inspiring. Believe me when I say I sound like I know more than I really do. I hope Scattered Nexas reaches all the heights you hope it does. I predict great things in your future.

elibeaird1 2021-10-07 06:00:38 UTC #12

Wanted to revisit this. Ill be back next week with some new info. Yea, I'm still doing things

sushy00 2021-10-07 12:56:42 UTC #13

oh curious to hear about how this is going!

elibeaird1 2022-03-29 19:04:06 UTC #14

pretty good, its still going here are some links. and im still looking for comics.
game info
Note to creators

IndigoShirtProd 2022-03-29 20:26:13 UTC #15

Which expansion pack are you looking for comics for?

elibeaird1 2022-03-30 05:29:33 UTC #16

Im making an expansion called "tooth and bone", right now one of the creators dropped out so im looking for a horror type comic preferably about teeth and/or bones to fill the spot. Look how fun the box art was.

Look at the cool cover art i made.

KoreanTacos 2022-03-30 05:32:16 UTC #17

Why'd they drop out?

elibeaird1 2022-03-30 16:53:46 UTC #18

They didn't say, they said that It just wasn't a good time right now. I assume they had a contract conflict. But its alright, I'm learning that there are a lot of Indie comics out there.

Chaz 2022-03-30 20:20:29 UTC #19

I think you should use webcomics from all webcomic sites, and if you can, contact the creators directly to see if they're willing to collaborate with the creation of your game.

elibeaird1 2022-03-30 20:41:58 UTC #20

Yea thats how its turning out. however there are a lot of beloved comics that are exclusive to the platforms, Maybe one day the game will be big enough that platforms will want to get a some of their IPs into the game.

elibeaird1 2022-04-20 22:36:56 UTC #21

Looks like we are gearing up for our first expansion now. if anyone has time id love to get your thoughts.
game site

elibeaird1 2022-05-26 01:19:51 UTC #22

Just started the kickstarter, still not live yet, btu feel free to check it out and get notifications.
Kickstarter page

elibeaird1 2023-04-15 23:00:32 UTC #23

I wanted to revisit, and ask if I made an expansion featuring exclusively, Tapas comics, what comics would you want to see? is there a market here for that type of thing?

darthmongoose 2023-04-16 07:39:21 UTC #24

I think realistically, for licensing reasons, it has to be based around individual comics, not Tapas as a brand. Most of us aren't exclusive to Tapas anyway (and Tapas is actually dialling back how many exclusive Originals they publish now as well). I think also, readers, and potential players here tend to feel more attached to the comics they read than the Tapas brand.
Plus, if you wanted an expansion themed around Tapas series everyone would know, you'd end up with a lot of comics that aren't suitable for an all-ages audience card game, and which aren't really action-focused in a way that suits this sort of game or has strong crossover with the playerbase of CCGs. There are some premium comics that'd probably work amazingly, and be quite popular, like The Witch's Throne, Magical Boy, Pandora's Devils, The Beginning After the End, though. It's just hard to say bow much the licensing would be for all those, and with such big name comics, smaller ones might feel a bit overshadowed!

I'd be interested in the possibility of a set based around my comic, Errant, more than being part of a Tapas set... since it's an action comic with a lot of characters with magical abilities that'd suit a CCG... and also a fanbase in TTRPGs from my DM's Guild content and luxury D&D journals and stuff I sell, that make me think maybe I could push for some synergy with a product like this. I have an MA in Games Design, so I'd be pretty comfortable discussing how to develop the vibe of my comic into mechanics that felt interesting, and distinctly "Errant", but balanced with other sets.

I ran a successful kickstarter for my first print book, and sell it on an online shop at the moment, and I'd likely be doing a kickstarter for a second book next year some time... a card pack or exclusive shiny/alt art to go with one as a tier reward is a very interesting idea... And I'd probably be happy to stock some sets to sell in my online shop for the UK market too (including ones packaged with the base set, maybe?) Feel free to DM me if you're interested.

elibeaird1 2023-04-16 14:29:27 UTC #25

Yea, you make a lot of great points. I guess in staying with the indie comic brand we would have to avoid big publishers by nature.
I do think all the bot live would probably not be as prominent, but the game is designed to accept all genres of story, not just action and magic (nothing wrong with action and magic).
I'd love to chat with creators who could bring their skills into the game. We have just been trying to collect titles, but if we get creators interested in selling merch and promoting, we could definitely grow stronger together. Let's link up and chat sometime. I think it's time to start looking for partnerships.

darthmongoose 2023-04-16 14:34:17 UTC #26

Would be great to chat! Drop me a line any time, my socials, CV and contact are all on my website.

elibeaird1 2023-04-16 16:12:04 UTC #27

If we can get some creators who can bring their skills to the game, I think the community can grow and we can all become more powerful. funny enough, that was the original idea.