What Makes a Good Card Ability? (Episode 9)

[@Bralore125]

Aside from playing games, the artwork is my favorite part of games. Awesome to see more artwork made

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks!! Lots more to come in the next few episodes too!!

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks!! Lots more to come in the next few episodes too!!

[@Name-pw3jj]

Absolutely love the way the game is coming together, keep it up man! The Aqlantis and Amoubapod arts are some of my favorite you’ve ever done and that’s saying a lot since I’ve been a big fan of the more recent Chaos Galaxy arts. Truly all the best.

[@theendoftheworldhasbeenqui2485]

episode 9 of this series showed up in my recomended feed, so I went back from the start to watch the whole series. binged the whole lot in a day, it's really fun to watch you develop this game! I am a big pokemon TCG fan, and my wife is big into yugioh, we both love the evolver idea as a concept. some really original stuff here in terms of mechanics, and I think that really provides a good hook for an original TCG that's not just a rehash of one of the big 3

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks, that’s really kind! Glad you and your wife are enjoying the series!!!

[@Kumquat9701]

I love this series! I’ve always been interested in making my own card game, and this is super inspirational. I love the art and abilities, they’re so creative!

[@epicunderworlds5693]

the alternate arts are seriously cool!

[@secret276]

the alt arts are super sick btw, also you're passion & dedication is actually in spiring man keep it up

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks secret!!! Glad to have you on board with this game even though you’re a chaos galaxy purist at heart 😉

[@Afkboi-pe1cq]

Another great video💪 Really loving the alternative artworks for amuobabot and also the colored backgrounds and shadows give the cards an more polished look! Keep up up the good work🫡

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks, will do!!!

[@epicunderworlds5693]

Its awesome that you have gotten good at drawing really good art on a small scale. That is something that most artists have trouble with, but you're doing great.

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks! Tbh I struggle with large scale drawing, i get bored too easily lol

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

So I forgot to mention the thumbnail’s point in the video - kinda easy to guess but don’t make your card abilities essays!

[@pixelman1571]

Don't diss my man Endymion he's just enthusiastic

[@nmr7203]

2:42 this is actually something I wanted to see more of from Chaos Galaxy.

[@nonooooo6174]

7:25 Shouldn’t Rockabockas life or attack stat whatever it’s called again be a ? Instead of 0?

[@p3rditious638]

I actually quite liked the face-down mechanic. It definitely added some strategy and risk to the game with defenders that kill attackers when killed. Effects like that only work as "gotcha!" kind of effects when the player doesnt know that is what they are triggering, or if something can redirect an attack from it. Either the game needs this mechanic or one like it, or some new interactions need to be planned for those kinds of cards, because a "kill the defender that killed this defender" starts looking like a prettybinsurmountable wall once you get a juice or two into it

[@FruitMonstersTCG]

Taking notes for my own fruit themed TCG!

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

@@FruitMonstersTCG sounds delicious!

[@BackwardLaser]

These are great to see! I noticed when you were flipping through cards, you angled them in such a way that the bottom left side was visible. If you don't mind the feedback, if you stick some small relevant stats (cost and power) on the top boarder and/or left hand boarder of the card, you can see them faster and more naturally when flipping through your hand and deck.

[@CartoonchaosTCG-zn6vb]

the colored backgrounds is a nice touch. Can't wait to get some packs!

[@botwithapot]

The Aqlantis card looks sick!! Keep up the work

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks - we love an environment card!!!

[@WePaintMinis]

I have been watching your channel for many years and after much procastination, you have inspired me and encouraged me to give my own TCG a go.

[@DungeonDestroyersTCG]

Man I have been really loving this series. So inspiring as usual!

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks!

[@quantumiq4519]

I have been waiting for this episode like a hungry dog

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

🐾🐾🐾

[@TheProfanat]

I really enjoy this series, but I’m still trying to understand how skill manifests in this game. Could you please explain? 😊 1. Choosing which defender to play: Is this purely situational, or does it require deeper strategy? 2. Choosing who to attack: Should I always attack the highest-power defender that has lower power than my attacker? 3. Targeting: How does skill factor into choosing the right target for actions? 4. Using the coin: What role does skill play in deciding whether or not to use the coin? Also, have you considered creating a digital version of the game for online testing? I think it would be a great way to introduce the game to a wider audience and explore strategies more efficiently.

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

1. As long as the defender’s level is your evolver stage + your dice roll, then the situation depends on what defender you should play! 2. Choosing to Attack another defender doesn’t matter, as long as your defenders attack is higher (lower attack is better though so you can save a higher attack defender for attacking an evolver) 3. The coin (steal token) starts with the player going 2nd. Instead of rolling the dice for their turn, they may steal the opponents roll from their last turn and pass the token over to their opponent - so it’s best to use this if your opponent rolled a 5 or 6

[@Ale1908.x]

Defender ability idea: Play: If a (element) defender is in play, Draw (x) cards. Or Play: If a (element) defender is in play, Add (x) to your roll. There are lots of ways you could go with this idea

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Ooh I like the +1 to your roll for each card of the same element in play, really neat idea!!

[@Ale1908.x]

@ChaosGalaxyTCG Also got the idea just now to make an ability constant while a defender is in play and maybe put it on a low HP defender, like for example While in play: Block all effectors that boost a defenders HP

[@AlexsAverageGames]

Awesome to see all of the tweaks and changes that have made the game incrementally better!

[@4kleidisc]

You've inspired me to make my own HTCG! I just wanted to say thank you for producing content like this, as it's thanks to your vids that I have gotten my own card game printed!

[@CartoonchaosTCG-zn6vb]

sped up playlists still rocking it!

[@jesseeedle3081]

I have been absolutely enjoying this series so much!! It's so nice seeing someone else doing their own tcg (as I am doing my own). I wish i could draw as well you haha. Keep up the good work!!!

[@KingshoilTCG]

LETS GO episode 9!

[@ILR90uzi]

Here’s some more inspiration for card art/gameplay/etc: (1) Coral: Aquatic living organism with a Rock appearance. Coral offers some fun color incorporation for card art as well as some symmetry between these opposing deck. It’s an interesting concept; especially if you consider abilities. Maybe a camouflage / deflecting ability. (can’t be hit by defenders 350+ / redirect opponents attack) I’d like to see your take on incorporating this into either starter deck. (2) You mentioned “Trap” cards and my mind went to Stalagmites. Sharp, Icicle-Like cave formation feature that comes from the ground. Not sure of a gameplay effect though, but it’s a cool visual and can be added to the Rock deck. Hope this helps! Happy New Year and Happy Holidays!

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Oooo im putting both of these in the ideas book, thank you!!!

[@glowflowerxochi]

love the cards with all the heads, super fun concept!!!

[@brandongaunt8336]

This has been such a fun series! Have you thought about for a new type of card, being like a "trigger" card?A la your instant spells in other games. And it could give some turn interaction as well. Such as "If a defender dies from battle you may trigger this card: destroy attacking defender". Can't wait for the next video!

[@runnyonions]

Wishing you good health in the new year! I have really enjoyed this series. It has got me thinking about making my own games in the future :)

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thank youuu! Happy new year, I think making a game should defo be your resolution!

[@rezsnapper]

Yeeessss Friday treat. Loved the video, loved the extra behind the scenes bits. I love the visual updates too, especially the alt arts and coloured backgrounds 🙌🙌🙌 I'll keep saying it though, would be easier to follow and easier to comprehend and compare cards with you knocked a zero off of the power numbers. 48 vs 50 instead of 480 vs 500 etc.

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Thanks!!! And really do you think?? I feel like the extra zero makes the numbers seem bigger and cooler 😂😂 also if they were single digits they might be slightly confusing with the defenders’ level next to it?

[@rezsnapper]

@ChaosGalaxyTCG I definitely see what you're saying, bigger numbers are cooler, but I think it's worth a try, maybe a play test. I heard this in some card development video some time (can't remember where) and also wasn't sure at first but making it simpler makes the game easier to understand and also equate cards to each other more easily. I definitely take your point on having a few single (ish) digit numbers could be confusing, but plenty of games do this. Marvel Snap uses coloured shape and border to differentiate for example. Worth a try! See what you think

[@tristang7982]

If you’re still taking card idea suggestions then I think an interesting Evolver line would be some sort of doubler line, with effects like “If you roll a 1/2/3, instead of adding this card’s level, you can double that roll instead.” (I don’t know how strong this is so it might need a downside or just be a 1/2 roll instead of a 1/2/3 roll.) “Double one Defender’s power, but kill it at the end of your turn.” “Double power buffs/debuffs” “Once per game, you can draw a second card.” (I almost want this to also apply for every draw effect for the turn you activate it only, but I’m not sure how vital drawing will be for this game.)

[@TheAbyssGarden]

It's really coming together fast ^ +^/) I gotta say the new illustrations add a lot to the experience 🌿 it's somehow way easier to follow when we can remember the cards powers by their drawings 🎨

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Yeah I find it surprisingly confusing too having loads of cards called ‘XXX’ with no artwork - I guess art in tcgs is more important than a lot of people think!

[@thekingofchocolate7265]

You should make a card that can atack the evolver even when there are enemy defenders. But it isnt very strong so you have to have a few to even kill the evolver.

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

I like this for a card idea defo! Could see some fun strategies being used with it!!

[@ANIMATIONGUY6000]

​@@ChaosGalaxyTCGit could be called go into the bomb deck if you want to bring that back

[@CardGameCrypt]

11:50 - Couldn't you have played Block Juice and the Rock deck won right there?

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Ok I was hoping people wouldn’t spot that, but yes you’re right, think I got too excited and overlooked it in the heat of the battle 😅😅

[@DaDolphinXD]

was wondering the same thing! the thrill of playing against himself got to him.

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

@@DaDolphinXD it really did, I’m playing mind games on myself 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@MinedFire]

I wish i hadn't started watching this 2 weeks ago, ive been waiting for ever for this, but quality over quantity i guess, keep making great videos

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

@@MinedFire yeah I wish I could put out more videos but I need to do a lot of work to get enough content for each one so gotta be a slow and steady process unfortunately!

[@Void_SK1PS_The_Reptile_King]

I love this series :)

[@eonforestalt]

Trap cards/react cards that react to something that happens on field that you hold in hand would be interesting. To balance them, maybe your evolver has to be a certain level as well. Additionally: maybe an archetype/card family could be based around debuffing defenders' attacks?

[@samedi7470]

Happy New Year Dude! Love what your are doing. Very inspiring. Your videos are great content. Only thing that rubs me the wrong way is the „Loser“ tag in your introduction. I know its meant in a funny way but I dislike the stigma of being nerdy=loser and it leaves me with a notion of you thinking about yourself like that. Look at you, creating your own games, doing all the arts by yourself and having a lot of fun while doing so seems like a lot of winning to me. Keep on going! One Love❤

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Happy new year! Ah thank you, I appreciate the comment, I definitely wear my nerdiness with pride but I’ve had a few comments saying similar so I may remove the ‘loser’ aspect of the intro even though it is meant to be light hearted, appreciate the kind words!

[@theoroderick782]

I love Amoubapod, alt art is usually so fun and you def nailed it❤

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

@@theoroderick782 I had a lot of fun with the alt arts! Would defo consider doing more if the card lends itself to it the way Amoebapod does!

[@codenamexelda]

May I suggest putting stiffeners in your proxi cards to make them easier to shuffle? They're constantly bending under the smallest pressure.

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Good idea!

[@notzacuca6391]

Love how its coming along, but bring the bombas back😢

[@Beets_Creations]

cool to see your progress as always!

[@maricarmengallegomejias]

I am also making a tcg, you inspired me! Its about skulls and squeletons that have to kill as many humans as posible

[@Standby213]

After seeing Aqlantis, I would love to see an evolver that start from a simple house and then gradually evolves to a grand magical capital 🤩

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

That would be really cool! A shame I’ve already done the rock Evolvers as that would be a perfect fit - so many cool ideas for future Evolvers though!!

[@jacobh4077]

Could be cool to have an ability on some defenders that when they die, they flip face down with 0 stats. It would immediately die to a 2nd attack, but 2 blocks could be really useful on a mid level defender.

[@BurbieBoy]

🤣 the transition to sponsor

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

@BurbieBoy gotta keep it entertaining 😂

[@BreesDodd-ot9mx]

Also another idea, when you make new decks you should make the protectors based off of your old ones.

[@lawrencetyrpa]

Adding the backgrounds (even if just flat colors/gradients) made a huge difference! :)

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

@@lawrencetyrpa for sure! And they’ll be fully illustrated by the end I’ve decided :)

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

@@lawrencetyrpa for sure! And they’ll be fully illustrated by the end I’ve decided :)

[@lawrencetyrpa]

@ Yeah, I caught that in the video and it sounds really cool! Good luck with them. 😊🔥

[@KingshoilTCG]

i cant wait to play!

[@gaspacrack]

and i got a question now, how do you publish these and make them sellable stuff? how do u print A looooot of em and make dif products? am i going to far?

[@ultramed3342]

I have been waiting a month for this episode

[@MathewGX]

Nice video! Looks like the game is coming along well!

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

@@MathewGX thanks! Still a way to go but Very happy with it so far!

[@MathewGX]

@@ChaosGalaxyTCG One step at a time!

[@Payntor]

Thanks for the inview of your new game, Zack. Wonder when this will be available on the Gamecrafter for buying ?

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

@@Payntor I’m actually going to look into getting a full print run done and selling it myself rather than through the gamecrafter!

[@Eierkuchensalat]

What about an evolver line that start with an seemingly normal house then adds more to it and in the end there's some twist to it i just love the idea of a building as an evolver line

[@JackSevil-u7t]

Hey Zack, I enjoying your series very much! What is your plan for launching the game, and do you plan to play test with a group beforehand?

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

I do plan on group playtests when the game is more complete, and hopefully uploading the game to Tabletop simulator or Untap.in to test online too!

[@JackSevil-u7t]

@ChaosGalaxyTCG That is cool. How about release, are you going to try to build the game locally or through a kickstarter of some kind?

[@notatheory875]

taken so much inspo from this series

[@m.d.schaap6449]

11:45 block juice

[@Pexo_Editz_]

Finally some drawiinggg ❤❤❤ P.s. u inspired me so much so that i started my own tcg

[@BraveYothers]

keep the game going

[@notatheory875]

i love the kazonks so much and i would love a future kazonk

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

You’ve just got 4 in the last 2 episodes!! I can’t make everything kazonk related 😆😆

[@ChromaGolem]

12:20 I just lost the game

[@CartoonchaosTCG-zn6vb]

you should make combiners this game- maybe a boss upgrade to kazonk kolossus also you could make a card that boosts your evolver's health

[@thatotheratrocity]

the symbol for hell is a trident, it works but probably evokes Poseidon (the greek god of the sea) a bit to much

[@oba_oku]

How does the faxe down mechanic work. Ther could always be another angle to look at it instead of ditching it

[@NowWithSalad]

Perhaps instead of doing a hell and a heaven type, just do a "spirit"/"ghost" type, some sort of undead type that fits both heaven and hell themes that way your not limited to just demon aesthetic

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Oooh I really really like this idea - with the way I’m thinking of taking the elements, a spirit realm would work really well, thanks!!

[@prestothemagnificent]

Thanks for making this! You inspired me to start my own (ridiculously stupid) game!

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

The more ridiculous the better!!

[@calebbrooks3304]

Woke up from a coma for this🌟👀🤪

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Glad I could cure you 🙏🙏

[@jonnymelamet8029]

Is there a way to stack defender abilities to allow people to vary their decks over time?

[@LightningAdrian]

Yo Zack, about your Legions of Will unpacking video, you wanna address that some of the female cards’ designs are, let’s say, pretty suggestive. When you first pulled Angel of Silence, I was caught off guard when you addressed…you know, why they put her on the cover. It was funny, though 😂Oh yeah, your first video of 2025.

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Yeahhhh haha, it’s not the kind of art I’d put in one of my games, I kind of think sexualised/suggestive artwork just creates awkwardness when designing, showing in videos and in pack openings 😂 legions of will has some great artwork and nothing wrong with wanting your game to have that style though!!

[@LightningAdrian]

@@ChaosGalaxyTCG Yeah 😂I absolutely believe Legions of Will is absolutely NOT FOR A 13+ AUDIENCE 😂

[@averyguinto]

I need to see the brand/logo mannnnnn

[@firechrisx5457]

Hey I have an idea for you bomb evolution line and what to use them fir

[@BurbieBoy]

You should consider call the plant element Life and the hell element Death

[@ultramed3342]

You should make cards that lower your opponents lvl of the played cards and kill cards with a low lvl

[@CartoonchaosTCG-zn6vb]

will you have it on the game crafter or some other alternative?

[@tsunami7958]

where do you get the paper to make your cards?

[@Dioblic242]

Hey Zack you have advocated for spread sheets in card game creation. I find that without the images and excitement it’s quite difficult to find continuing motivation I personally have this issue any advice for a three time returning TCG maker? Might seem obvious but I’m also not an artist I think that factors in. 😅

[@maricarmengallegomejias]

How and where can I send you my drawing inspirations?

[@lukedelameter7961]

So I’m this game, is there any rule about multi-element decks like Dragon Ball’s ‘must match leader’s color’ business, or is it just that elements are intended to work better with each other?

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

You can mix and match any elements you want, It’s just going to be that defenders and Evolvers from the same element synergize better together!

[@lukedelameter7961]

@ Awesome! I hate when games have to artificially force the choice like that.

[@lukaslibakditlevsen520]

Please make more episode

[@Bralore125]

Kabonk like from chaos galaxy, ur favorite card?! Maybe

[@Ale1908.x]

what if you made cards like aqlantis but for every element, like "the devils lounge", "Forest of life" or "Burning sands"

[@jakko_]

Rockannon looks really similar to the Pokemon Gigalith. Like, REALLY similar. Nearly exactly the same. You might want to look into that.

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Ahh damn it! Just seen that, the idea for him came from my cousin so I’ll be having words with him 😂😂

[@jakko_]

@ Yeah, it was just something I noticed. That’s funny 😅

[@awiedhuman159]

Nice

[@Pexo_Editz_]

Where can i get card sleeves that are 130×92 mm

[@TEKOgamesOfficial]

ZACH PLZ REPLY! Look at episode 8 and I have a new card effect idea and 7 to. By the way can you post them more on the weekend because I want to be able for u to see my comments more because im at school when you posted this one😢 After school I always check if a new episode came out and when I saw this I was so happy! I love the series you put so much work into it to entertain us😃

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

Ooh sorry I missed those comments, what’s the ability idea!? Also thanks, glad you’re enjoying the series! I try to post the videos around 7pm UK time where I’m based :)

[@TEKOgamesOfficial]

Just saw the comment today, you can look at the comments on video 6 or 7 for more details but it's a trigger ability when something specific happens like opponent rolls a 5 or 6, draw 2 cards. I can email it to you with more detail and I emailed you once already where I want to help with card ideas.

[@EliteMicrowaveMan7]

Angelic and Demonic Kazonk

[@X1n1-Real]

protector idea: You should make a card that's made from the 3 amoubapods Edit: Great video Btw!

[@EvaleenAndriette]

I really appreciate your efforts! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?

[@Bralore125]

Crap, no light type, but now I would play either sky, hell, or fire

[@notatheory875]

great video

[@abigailsmith9617]

Hey creater of chaos you might remember me when I asked to send you some of me home made packs sry I couldnt send you some the games gone under a big development and we now have set ones monsters done and are on the iteams so do you still want some packs?

[@TheJusticeTurtle]

Hey! You stole my identity! My name is also Zack, and I'm a nerd/geek. And I love TCG!

[@BreesDodd-ot9mx]

Maybe you could have different elements mean different things

[@stephenvalencia1911]

Do you have a discord where you can play with fans?

[@sunbro7853]

What do you think about using ai for card art? I’ve been trying it out with some of my main favorites and some come out very nicely.

[@ChaosGalaxyTCG]

It’s an interesting topic. Personally im slightly biased as a full-time graphic/product designer I’d always that human made art is superior, also trying to get 100 or so AI artworks to fit a cohesive art style is very hard, the personality of cards in a game is something AI can’t really replicate. That being said I think it’s a good tool for prototyping, testing, making card backgrounds or if you just want to make a game which is focused on mechanics or education or rather than creating a world with lore, characters and storylines. But I have to say it’s a super quick, cheap and efficient way to make a game - just not for me personally!

[@sunbro7853]

⁠@@ChaosGalaxyTCGI agree. The game I’m making is definitely focused more on mechanics than lore. Your comment made me realize I can just use non-copywrited images from the web since my cards are generic enough. Do you know any useful tools for designing your own custom cards?

[@daleosmondcinco7047]

I always like your videos and I always try to do it by hand but I always fail can you sell them like the evolvers,chaos galaxy and this new card game please

[@Undrave]

I think you should just portemanteau the name Kazonk Kolossus into 'Kazonkolossus' :p

[@silversungaming9451]

What if the player going first used the second player's roll instead of their own for the first turn?

[@brainpixelsgaming]

Tempfloaty disrespect >:(