Card Game Balancing: Balancing digital and print trading card games across casual and competitive environments
Virtanen, Vilma Matilda (2023)
Virtanen, Vilma Matilda
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023120835427
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023120835427
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The thesis dives deep into the intricate world of trading card games, focusing on their balance in various publishing and gaming environments. Through qualitative analysis, it explores prominent sample games such as Duel Masters, Magic: The Gathering, Hearthstone, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, researching the core mechanics and gameplay dynamics unique to each. Central to this exploration is the importance of maintaining game balance during initial design and over the course of the game's lifespan. The work discusses foundational concepts of card games, including the distinctions between different formats across the field. Techniques such as efficient playtesting, rapid iteration, and deploying specific resource systems - like mana or life points - are highlighted to achieve the desired balance. The study's dissection of challenges inherent to "live" card game adjustments post-launch is significant, with rotating formats and responsive balancing strategies emerging as critical tools.
The research reflects the specific nuances brought to the table by digital card games, contrasting them against their physical counterparts. The thesis also delves into the balancing act between tournament and casual play, the longevity of card games, and considers the future trajectory of the card gaming industry. Through these lenses, this work offers a comprehensive overview and analysis of the complexities inherent in card game balance across multiple environments.
The research reflects the specific nuances brought to the table by digital card games, contrasting them against their physical counterparts. The thesis also delves into the balancing act between tournament and casual play, the longevity of card games, and considers the future trajectory of the card gaming industry. Through these lenses, this work offers a comprehensive overview and analysis of the complexities inherent in card game balance across multiple environments.
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