VStage TCG - Asset Loading

Background

VStage started as a passion project many years ago, with the idea to combine randomized attacks with a trading card game for fun and unpredictable gameplay. I decided to center the game around VTubers, to both give people cards with their favorite (virtual) streamers, and give as many VTubers as possible the chance to be in a card game.

No Generative AI was used in any capacity while designing this game.

Game Overview

The ruleset is still being improved with diagrams, but you can view all cards in the set here! 

• Each player controls 3 lanes (stage positions), with one back row of characters and a front row of summons. Additionally, temporary stage effects can be deployed for extra healing, damage, defense, or other mechanics.
• Characters can only attack within their own lane (unless specified by a passive or active skill description). Summons can partially block incoming damage and must be defeated before a character can be attacked directly.
• Resource gained each turn and most active skills use dice rolls (with low variance) to determine raw output, which keeps gameplay unpredictable while still ensuring strategy is not luck-based.
• Support cards played from your hand have smaller resource costs and can help turn the tide in tough situations!

Add-Ons

Additional booster packs and the token expansion pack are available for add-on purchase for USD$5 and USD$20 respectively. All cards in the main deck are standard trading card size, 2.48" x 3.46" (63mm x 88mm).

Shipping

This project will be shipping from the United States. Items should ship within the US in 2-5 business days. International shipments may take up to 1-4 weeks. I'll be shipping internationally with tracking (except to certain EU countries or locations with shipping restrictions). See more info here!

International Backers: Please note that backers outside the US will be responsible for any VAT or import fees when your package arrives. I recommend researching your country's import fees to avoid surprises later.

Timeline

Here's a rough breakdown of the timeline:

• October: Kickstarter campaign live for 30 days.
• November: Project will go into production.
• December: Products will ship from the manufacturer to me and undergo a quality check.
• January: Rewards will be shipped to you! If you're planning to open packs on stream, please let me know so I can try to stop by!

Campaign Goals

With this Kickstarter campaign, I plan to use the funds to print physical card packs for players to play in-person, as well as use potential profits to commission artists for help creating the second set (which I hope to make much bigger than 36 cards)! I want to get 2 sets finished before OffKai Expo in April 2027, so any contribution would be amazing to help me reach that goal :)