I spoke with the creator of Universe of Legends- here are his answers to my questions:
Q: Please describe your trading card game!
A: Universe of Legends is a card game inspired by some of my favorite card games I’ve played over the
years. The games content and characters are very story drive and has a mix of Fantasy and Sci-fi
elements.
Q: What inspired you to create your own TCG?
A: I’ve always wanted to create my own game, even as a kid I remember trying to make card games and
board games. Wasn’t until after the birth of my daughter I decided I should finally work on something that
I feel others would enjoy but also leave a legacy for her when she gets older.
Q: What TCGs did you grow up playing as a kid?
A: For a long time, I played Yu-Gi-Oh as my main game. Over the years I learned and started to enjoy
other games like Magic, Shadowverse, Hearthstone, Argent Saga, Vanguard, and Marvel Snap.
Q: What sets Universe of Legends apart from other TCGs?
A: Universe of Legends (UoF) shares some popular mechanics from other games, but what sets this
game apart is the representation of characters and the style of responding to gameplay. With a lot of
games created with a high fantasy setting, there isn’t a lot of character representation for characters of
color. I wanted to create a game that had that inclusion, but also educate on some lessor known and
historical figures. Pertaining to the unique gameplay, I created an Action/Reaction deck. This deck of 10
cards is available to the players at all times. This way the players can focus on their deck and strategy
and not worry about having to have a response to a player’s cards or actions.
Q: How did you come up with the name Universe of Legends?
A: The original idea of the game was for every deck to be unique to them. And as they summon units,
they are summoning them from their “Universe”. The core of the deck building is singleton rules. So, all
unique characters or “Legends” are one offs in your universe. So, since every deck is the players unique
universe the everyone is playing with their Universe of Legends”
Q: How long have you been working on the game?
A: The idea for the game took a year to put together. Once I had the base idea for the game and rules
put together, it was easy for everything else to fall into place.
Q: What is the illustration/design process like?
A: So far, it’s been interesting, I’m not an artist myself so most of the art will have to be commission. The
first piece I had done was Marie, who will be a main character in the Universe of Legends story. Since
most of the characters are references to real life figures, it takes time to find good reference photos and
inspiration to change things up to make them heroic and magical.
Q: When will the game officially be released?
A: Right now, I am still in the production phase, I recent put together a simple Table Top Simulator mod to
test out the basic game features. The goal for me would to start really pushing the hype for the game Q3
of this year.
Q: What are your future plans for Universe of Legends?
A: Besides expanding on the card game, I would love to have other media behind the game. Novels, side
games, digital version, and possibly even a show (The story behind the game is very interesting)
Q: Will you be at any upcoming conventions?
A: Not at the moment but I plan to go to some local ones in SC, GA, and NC. Any in the future aim to go
further out west.
Q: Do you have any advice for someone looking to make their own TCG?
A: Don’t give up, everyone’s dream is valid, don’t let your fear of failure stop you from trying. And be
creative!!
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