CARD GAMES– WHY NOT PROXY?
I love board games, and among all the different varieties and mechanics, card games (CCGs) are my favorite format. But with hundreds of card games available, not to mention all the categories like TCG, LCG, and so on, how do I know which one is worth investing in before I'm sure I truly enjoy it? From a casual player's perspective, investing in card games can really break the bank. The deck-building mechanic is what draws me in—it creates endless possibilities for me to use my creativity to break the pre-existing rules. That’s where the fun is, especially when my deck outperforms my opponents'. But before I can even get to the deck-building process and enjoy the game, there are so many barriers to consider: What products should I buy? Where can I buy the products? Whom can I play with? ... And most importantly, is it worth paying before I actually get to play? Let me explain this with two examples. TCG is a BLACKHOLE! Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is popular. I can buy it al...