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TCG Interview #68: Arsenal

I spoke with Paul Dose, the creator of Arsenal! Here are his answers to my questions:


Q: Please describe your trading card game!
A: A kinetic interactive game that puts 2 players against one another, combining aspects of fantasy, war, and poker 

Q: What inspired you to create your own TCG?
A: I have always loved designing games, this one was inspired by several games I played when I was young on the GameCube.

Q: What TCGs did you grow up playing as a kid?
A: Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, and Chaotic.

Q: What sets Arsenal apart from other TCGs?
A: A constant back and forth of interactivity between two players, with a poker system to keep things dynamic and interesting.

Q: How did you come up with the name Arsenal?
A: Each of the fighters bring weapons and skills to the fight, in a way, they bring their "Arsenal" to the fight 

Q: How long have you been working on the game?
A: 15 years

Q: What is the illustration/design process like?
A: I have hired a fantastic artist for the Characters, and I make sure to make each weapon card appear distinctive from the others.

Q: When will the game officially be released?
A: The game was officially released in June of 2021 at Tampa TCG Con.

Q: What are your future plans for Arsenal?
A: We will have 9 new fighters available utilizing the 3 newest primary weapon types. These will include new animal tribes never before seen. From the insect, amphibian, and fish genomes.

Q: Will you be at any upcoming conventions?
A: I will be attending TCG Con in Tampa Florida this September.

Q: Do you have any advice for someone looking to make their own TCG?
A: Always be open to criticism, you can always improve and expand, you don't know everything. Someone may make a suggestion that changes your whole perspective.

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