Just bought this game because....well it looks and sounds Epic :) (no pun intended) although it is a bit confusing to me, maybe because I never really played ccg/tcg style games before. what is unclear to me is when my opponent can play something on my turn and vice versa. so when I start my turn and I attack my opponent can his champion block immediately or can/do I have to I play an event first ? for example, I attack my opponents Time Walker with a Human token (which would break my Human) but before my opponent can block the attack I weaken him with Drain Essence. and I saw in your video (around 7:38) that you blocked an attack which deals 9 damage and you only have 5 defense, after you blocked you used an expand move but can you do this ? I mean the 9 damage breaks your champion who is blocking, right ? Can I find a scheme like you show around 6:15 of a full turn ? like from the start of your turn, when a opponent can play something in your turn against you, till the end of the turn ?
Nice video, this clears up some confusion (about the damage on taken with breakthrough). You state in the end that you can choose a target also from de discard pile? So I can play an event that deals x-amount of damage and select any card from the discard pile of my opponent as a target?
+Manuel V. No, a card in a discard pile is not a valid target for damage. Damage can only be dealt to in-play champions or players. However, some cards create effects like: "banish target card in a discard pile," and these can target Thundarus, because it does not have any of its abilities while "dead"
Very thankful for the video, but this is one of the most confusing card games I've ever had to learn, and I have a collection of board games. I've re-read the rules multiple times and am re-writing them in a way anyone can understand. There needs to be an updated rule book for this game.
I've been trying to learn magic for like 12 years. The only rule I understand is that you have to use magic cards. I enjoy hero and star realms, thought this would be similar but I have no idea who's turn it is or what is happening. I played the app and I managed to get 52 attack on the opponent who blocked it with like a 13 and the extra damage didn't go to attack the player?
Just to clarify: when you say "enters play" do you mean after a champion has deployed or just when you put the card down from your hand? Also, can you attack AND use a champion's expend power? I'm pretty sure the answer is no, but there's an "and" in the printed directions where there should probably be an "or", so I just wanted to make sure. Plus, if this is the case, why would you ever attack with a card like the Murderous Necromancer who only has an attack of 2 when you can simply break a target with its expend power?
If you attack, you turn the card sideways. If your card is sideways, expend power that is used by turning the card sideways won't be able to be triggered
French rules are unclear for battle phase : it's not qaid we can play only powers and events, but powers and cards (hence i thought the attacking guy was able to play regular champions in pre-block and pre-dmg
Dear W. W. your tutorial is flawless! Thank you VERY MUCH and I hope for a portuguese translation. I'm from Brazil, I bought the game and we are enjoying the game!
Sorry but this video is not well done. Some concepts are repeated several times (a champion can only attack on the next turn), some other are thrown in.. it's very frustrating
Not complicated, but rather confusing! I'd suggest looking into Magic: The Gathering (they even have an online Arena you can play on). if you're into intense card games, you'll love this game for sure!
Way way too complex a tutorial that makes this game not only overly complex, but damn near unplayable. The main problem for me is the actual battle rules. This whole "you cna keep going over and over again" and then your opponent can take multiple actions during your turn, is just overly complex a mechanic. I've played Epic in a similar way to Magic and found it just as enjoyable but nowhere near as complex as this tutorial makes out. This games needs a second edition, streamlining the rules, and a far clearer tutorial.
@@SelwynRogers That may or mat not be true. All I know is as a former MtG player I can still follow the turn order for MtG these days even though I've not played in years but this game is far too complex and fiddly compared to that. Over-complex and definitely over-written. I stand by my opinion it needs a second edition and some serious streamlining.
The core mechanics of this game are way too complex. Serious design flaw. Unfortunately it will sit on my shelf unplayed for many more years to come. This ain't no Hero Realms.
Just bought this game because....well it looks and sounds Epic :) (no pun intended)
although it is a bit confusing to me, maybe because I never really played ccg/tcg style games before. what is unclear to me is when my opponent can play something on my turn and vice versa. so when I start my turn and I attack my opponent can his champion block immediately or can/do I have to I play an event first ? for example, I attack my opponents Time Walker with a Human token (which would break my Human) but before my opponent can block the attack I weaken him with Drain Essence. and I saw in your video (around 7:38) that you blocked an attack which deals 9 damage and you only have 5 defense, after you blocked you used an expand move but can you do this ? I mean the 9 damage breaks your champion who is blocking, right ? Can I find a scheme like you show around 6:15 of a full turn ? like from the start of your turn, when a opponent can play something in your turn against you, till the end of the turn ?
thank you so much my dad and me are so much happy!!!😃
Nice video, this clears up some confusion (about the damage on taken with breakthrough). You state in the end that you can choose a target also from de discard pile? So I can play an event that deals x-amount of damage and select any card from the discard pile of my opponent as a target?
+Manuel V. No, a card in a discard pile is not a valid target for damage. Damage can only be dealt to in-play champions or players. However, some cards create effects like: "banish target card in a discard pile," and these can target Thundarus, because it does not have any of its abilities while "dead"
I can attack OR use expand ability but i can DEFEND AND use expand ability at the same time?
Yes. When your champion blocks it becomes flipped. In that state, they can still use powers, but may not block again at that turn.
I needed this, thanks!
BTW: I love that there's a werewolf card called "Rage." I see what you did there... brings me back!
+Stephen Dukenski I didn't catch that until you pointed it out, great reference I miss that game
@@MysteryArtistFW What game was it?
grubbytron Rage the card game based on werewolf the apocalypse
Lol the awkward pauses at 12:58 and 14:51
+Igor Freitas Oops! Missed the transition, lol.
Funny thing is that in both moments he'd just described a powerful move, it's like if he was imagining how good it would feel in a real game :D
I am glad I was not the only one to notice lmao
Very thankful for the video, but this is one of the most confusing card games I've ever had to learn, and I have a collection of board games. I've re-read the rules multiple times and am re-writing them in a way anyone can understand. There needs to be an updated rule book for this game.
I agree. Im so confused on whose turn it is, end of turn etc
It's not more complex than Magic I'd say, it's kind of better to understand if you keep that in mind
I've been trying to learn magic for like 12 years. The only rule I understand is that you have to use magic cards. I enjoy hero and star realms, thought this would be similar but I have no idea who's turn it is or what is happening. I played the app and I managed to get 52 attack on the opponent who blocked it with like a 13 and the extra damage didn't go to attack the player?
@@birddaddydetta or Yu-Gi-Oh in a way lol
"Righteous": Do I get HP back only if I damage my oponents HP or also if I damage my oponents champions?
Your opponent only.
@@voronwecalanon206 Incorrect, it is any damage dealt by that champion.
Thank you for making the Game! One day when I make good enough Artwork...I might...
love this one
Ive been playing mtg since 94. Swccg since 95 and middle earth ccg since a while now and this game looks awesome
So if a champion attacks and deals 10 damage, and the defending champion has 1 defense. The defending player takes no damage?
Kenneth Wong yep
thanks
Correct, assuming no breakthrough
So basically a stripped down version of MTG?
Victor Gonzalez my thoughts exactly
makes sense since Robert Dougherty (the guy in the video/designer of the game) is an MTG hall of famer.
12:58 Awkward look lol.
He's like imagining the scenario he just described.... "14 damage unblocked, feels so good..."
14:52
Just to clarify: when you say "enters play" do you mean after a champion has deployed or just when you put the card down from your hand?
Also, can you attack AND use a champion's expend power? I'm pretty sure the answer is no, but there's an "and" in the printed directions where there should probably be an "or", so I just wanted to make sure. Plus, if this is the case, why would you ever attack with a card like the Murderous Necromancer who only has an attack of 2 when you can simply break a target with its expend power?
If you attack, you turn the card sideways. If your card is sideways, expend power that is used by turning the card sideways won't be able to be triggered
I just found out about this game!!! I cant wait to buy some cards and play😁
It's on Kickstarter now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/1172937197/robot-quest-arena?ref=bk4nbp
@@WiseWizardGames 🎊🎉thanks!!!🤗🎉🎊
cant wait ti play
Great game!!!!
I have the Portuguese translation of this game and it's a horrible translation, very hard to understand the rules.
Waaaaiit...so you WIN when you mill yourself in this game?
Yep
Yep. Just like Magic: The Gathering
@@SelwynRogers Yes, except if you win if you have no cards left in your library - a blue mana build
French rules are unclear for battle phase : it's not qaid we can play only powers and events, but powers and cards (hence i thought the attacking guy was able to play regular champions in pre-block and pre-dmg
Dear W. W. your tutorial is flawless! Thank you VERY MUCH and I hope for a portuguese translation. I'm from Brazil, I bought the game and we are enjoying the game!
Sorry but this video is not well done. Some concepts are repeated several times (a champion can only attack on the next turn), some other are thrown in.. it's very frustrating
Hi i want to play Epic Digital Card Game but i dont find it in play store or in steam, how can i get it???
Amazon,cool stuff,
It's a physical game not a digital
@@docholliday7777 there is a digital one, but it's in beta
Wow. I consider myself a mildly intelligent person, but this game is complicated.
Not complicated, but rather confusing! I'd suggest looking into Magic: The Gathering (they even have an online Arena you can play on). if you're into intense card games, you'll love this game for sure!
Way way too complex a tutorial that makes this game not only overly complex, but damn near unplayable. The main problem for me is the actual battle rules. This whole "you cna keep going over and over again" and then your opponent can take multiple actions during your turn, is just overly complex a mechanic. I've played Epic in a similar way to Magic and found it just as enjoyable but nowhere near as complex as this tutorial makes out.
This games needs a second edition, streamlining the rules, and a far clearer tutorial.
@@SelwynRogers That may or mat not be true. All I know is as a former MtG player I can still follow the turn order for MtG these days even though I've not played in years but this game is far too complex and fiddly compared to that. Over-complex and definitely over-written. I stand by my opinion it needs a second edition and some serious streamlining.
The core mechanics of this game are way too complex. Serious design flaw. Unfortunately it will sit on my shelf unplayed for many more years to come. This ain't no Hero Realms.
Hecatomb better
This is the most idiotic mechanic EVER, this is unplayable.
What do you mean ?