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Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-03-12 09:00:44 -05:00

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Card Evolution Mechanic Notes Design notes for a Pokemon-style evolution mechanic ('Up Your Game') for the baseball TCG, covering named and unnamed player evolution paths. reference tcg
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Card Design Notes

Evolution Mechanic: "Up Your Game"

Concept: Pokemon-esque evolution system for higher-powered player versions.

Initial Design Ideas

  • Named Players: Primary target for evolution mechanic

    • Examples: Elite versions of star players with enhanced stats/abilities
  • Unnamed Players: Also viable for evolution

    • Example: "Backup SS" → "Everyday SS"
    • Represents player development and skill progression

Mechanics to Consider

  • Evolution requirements (experience, achievements, resources?)
  • Stat boosts and new abilities for evolved forms
  • Visual indicators for evolved players
  • Balance implications for gameplay

Questions for Further Development

  • Should evolution be permanent or temporary?
  • What triggers evolution eligibility?
  • How many evolution stages should exist?
  • Should evolved forms have different costs/requirements to play?