I spoke with the creator of Mystic Islands! Here are his answers to my questions:
Q: Please describe your trading card game!
A: Mystic Islands is a turn based battle TCG, where two or more players (casters) use creature, ability, and leader cards to defeat their opponents!
Q: What inspired you to create your own TCG?
A: Personally, I had played other TCG's with friends. These games had amazing qualities, but for me and my friend group there seemed to be rules and concepts that could've been improved to what we considered a more fun experience, so I decided to tackle the challenge of creating one myself.
Q: What TCGs did you grow up playing as a kid?
A: I grew up playing Pokemon and started to pick up MTG when I became a bit older.
Q: What sets Mystic Islands apart from other TCGs?
A: Most of our players have commented that the game is a fast paced unique strategical experience. I would also add that we utilize a "comeback" mechanic, I would also consider our ability and resource cards to create a mostly free-flowing gameplay experience, keeping both players engaged each turn.
Q: How did you come up with the name Mystic Islands?
A: I had created my first card (very rough idea) and was about to go to bed. I had a dream about islands that had different factions battling and I had woken up in the middle of the night to keep working on it. Wanted the name to have "Islands" in it after that, then I searched for words relating to fantasy to find "Mystic"!
Q: How long have you been working on the game?
A: I've been working on the game since things shut down due to covid, so a little more than 3 years.
Q: What is the illustration/design process like?
A: Previously I had drawn the artwork by hand, in addition to card design and development, but I now have an artist to help me create my vision for each card while I take most other responsibilities. The process is usually finding inspiration and creating the concept, I usually give her the main points to hit on and let her be creative with characters and other details.
Q: What are your future plans for Mystic Islands?
A: We are looking to release our third set: Bitter Cold before the year ends! In addition we are very proud to be more committed to the community building aspect of the game!
Q: Will you be at any upcoming conventions?
A: I am looking forward to events in the far future but as my life is, it will be hard to get away from work unfortunately. If the opportunity presents itself, I would love to in the future!
Q: Do you have any advice for someone looking to make their own TCG?
A: I would give them two: Playtest your cards and rules heavily before you start printing & Don't give up- even if it is a hard journey.
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