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Arcvale is a card game set in an expansive fantasy world inspired by video game classics. Take command of your unique kingdom, build up an economy and military force, and overwhelm your opponent with powerful strategies. With frequent card updates, the world of Arcvale is constantly evolving–and you can help shape its future.

This game is in early development. You can download the rules, core game components, and current card library for free, or play online with Tabletop Simulator.

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Card Library


#0000: Forge of Promethea (Lv1)

#0001: Forge of Promethea (Lv2)

#0002: Commander Mitas

#0003: General-King Mitas

#0004: Kindling Recruit

#0005: Pyromancer

#0006: Irkling Rockbreaker

#0007: Tempered Veteran

#0008: Battle Rations

#0009: Mitas Gauntlet

#0010: Outpost Campfire

#0011: Boonstone Mine

#0012: Hall of Rekindling

#0013: Ambush

#0014: Starleaf Tree (Lv1)

#0015: Starleaf Tree (Lv2)

#0016: Princess Hyacinth

#0017: Queen Hyacinth

#0018: Nectar Collector

#0019: Wasp Rider

#0020: Picnic Raider

#0021: Acorn Knight

#0022: Starleaf Apple

#0023: Starleaf Syrup

#0024: Tanglethorn Hedge

#0025: Twist of Fate

#0026: Battle Cry

#0027: Honeyhex Hive

#0028: Florafae Caretaker

#0029: Challenge to Duel

#0030: Tanglethorn Snare

#0031: Pyrian Hoplite

#????: Flourishing Flower

#????: Hex-Eye Saboteur

#????: Impatient Innovator

#????: Ironhead Spears

#????: Rootwalker Guardian

#????: Sparkflint Archer

#????: Sword Forge

Changelog

8/20/2021:

  • Tanglethorn Snare (#0030) updated to version 03. It now adds 2 time counters to the unit it targets.
  • Rootwalker Guardian (prototype) updated. Increased strength to 2 and reduced health to 4.
  • Princess Hyacinth (#0016) updated to version 06. Removed Plant subtype.
  • Queen Hyacinth (#0017) updated to version 05. Removed Plant subtype.
  • Many React abilities updated to use plain English text instead of separating the trigger condition from the effect by a colon.

8/14/2021:

  • Version 0.4 released.
  • Updated icon placement and slight adjustments to overall visual design.
  • Removed target priority mechanics. Instead, defenders may now choose which units defend in battle. Combat damage is assigned by the attacker among defending units, with any remainder going to the defender’s castle. See the rules document for full details.
  • New card: Pyrian Hoplite (#0031).
  • New prototype cards: Flourishing Flower, Hex-Eye Saboteur, Impatient Innovator, Ironhead Spears, Rootwalker Guardian, Sharpened Stingers, Sparkflint Archer, and Sword Forge.
  • Added artwork for Temple of Prometheus (#0000 / #0001), Ambush (#0013), Picnic Raider (#0020), Starleaf Syrup (#0023), and Challenge to Duel (#0029).
  • Returned all cards to bronze rank. Ranking will be re-established in a future update.
  • Tabletop Simulator mod updated with new prototype decks, reference cards, and other minor adjustments.

5/25/2021:

  • Version 0.3 released.
  • Added queue and time mechanics.
  • Mechanical rebalance and adjustment for many cards.
  • Updated overall visual design, including card back, fonts, and icon placement.
  • Changed background style for castle and location cards to better represent a sense of scale.
  • Added artwork for Commander Mitas (#0002), General-King Mitas (#0003), Pyromancer (#0005), Battle Rations (#0008), Boonstone Mine (#0011), Princess Hyacinth (#0016), Queen Hyacinth (#0017), and Acorn Knight (#0021).
  • New cards: Florafae Caretaker (#0028), Challenge to Duel (#0029), and Tanglethorn Snare (#0030).
  • Card library updated with dynamic image links.
  • Tabletop Simulator mod updated with dynamic card images and token snap points on cards.

5/7/2021:

  • Nectar Collector (#0018) updated to version 03. Added artwork and flavor text.

4/30/2021:

  • Tempered Veteran (#0007) updated to version 03. Added artwork and flavor text.

4/23/2021:

  • Version 0.2 released.
  • Many cards updated to remove shield tokens, shielded hearts, and the Evasive trait. These were replaced with target priority mechanics.
  • Added bronze, silver, and gold rank mechanics for deckbuilding.
  • Tempered Veteran (#0007) updated to version 02. Token must now be applied to a different unit in your own kingdom. Health token was added as an option.
  • Battle Rations (#0008) updated to version 02. Removed card draw.
  • Outpost Campfire (#0010) updated to version 03. Raised cost to 3 gold.
  • Boonstone Mine (#0011) updated to version 02. Replaced dice result modifier with a reroll.
  • Starleaf Tree (#0014) updated to version 02. Reduced maximum health to 8.
  • Starleaf Tree (#0015) updated to version 02. Reduced maximum health to 10 and added a discard to its card draw ability.
  • Princess Hyacinth (#0016) updated to version 02. Raised Dawn ability’s required Fae or Insect units to 4.
  • Queen Hyacinth (#0017) updated to version 02. Raised health to 4. Raised cost of Action ability to 4 crystals and added a function of pulling units back from the discard pile.
  • Nectar Collector (#0018) updated to version 02. During process of adding target value mechanics, this unit became “Evasive”.
  • Starleaf Apple (#0022) updated to version 03. Changed Reaction ability to apply when the card is discarded for any reason other than using its Instant ability.
  • Starleaf Syrup (#0023) updated to version 03. Changed Instant ability into Action ability. Changed Reaction ability to apply when the card is discarded for any reason other than using its Action ability.
  • Twist of Fate (#0025) updated to version 02. Added a second mode that can be used to modify the result of a die roll.
  • New card: Battle Cry (#0026).
  • New card: Honeyhex Hive (#0027).

4/16/2021:

  • Outpost Campfire (#0010) updated to version 02. Added artwork and flavor text. Changed dusk ability to require more Promethean units as you gain more crystals.

4/9/2021:

  • Starleaf Apple (#0022) updated to version 02. Added artwork and flavor text.

4/2/2021:

  • Kindling Recruit (#0004) updated to version 02. Added artwork and flavor text, and changed spawn ability to also add a shield token.
3/26/2021:
  • Wasp Rider (#0019) updated to version 02. Added artwork and flavor text.
  • Starleaf Syrup (#0023) updated to version 02. Raised gold cost from 1 to 2 and removed card draw from action ability.
3/11/2021:
  • Version 0.1 released.