Design Theory Primer [Read This First!]

[Kael Hate]

Design Theory

What goes in this Section?

This area known as Design Theory is for details and articles related to the construction of cards.


Your topic belongs here if:
 - It discusses components belonging to a card
 - Is Theory about how cards should work
 - Is a Workshop teaching how to gather and produce ideas
 - Is about what problems in game can be solved with card ideas


Your topic belongs in the Main Card ideas section if:
 - It states any idea directly
 - It states a direction for a card or group of cards


If you wish to start something that isn't covered here, post a query in this topic so we can point you right.

[Kuroaitou]

This is probably going to sound a little weird, but would it be okay if I start a discussion regarding 'description' conciseness? I have this sudden urge to play an English teacher and help people out when it comes down to their overly-wordy descriptions, which may or may not turn some people away from giving their card support.

Also, can we get a few more stickies up in her with regards to a list of 'Workshops'/Major topics that have lists of ideas for designing new cards?

Thanks in advance.

[Kael Hate]

This is probably going to sound a little weird, but would it be okay if I start a discussion regarding 'description' conciseness? I have this sudden urge to play an English teacher and help people out when it comes down to their overly-wordy descriptions, which may or may not turn some people away from giving their card support.

Also, can we get a few more stickies up in her with regards to a list of 'Workshops'/Major topics that have lists of ideas for designing new cards?

Thanks in advance.

Go for it. The Theory section is for sharing knowledge and experience. If you've got it and want to share it, put it out there.

[element Machine]

i have an idea for a whole new element where would i go for that

[Kael Hate]

i have an idea for a whole new element where would i go for that

Suggestions and Feedback - http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/board,8.0.html

[live-on.no-evil]

i have some card ideas.
where i can post legally?

[Spiraler]

Where can I post a card I made by myself?

[OldTrees]

Where can I post a card I made by myself?

The smithy: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/board,6.0.html
Read this first though: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,5039.0.html

[Espithel]

I'd just like to necro this and point out that this primer still stands.

If you're posting a specific card, either put it in the main board or, should the card be extremely out of format with the main board, post it in pre-smithy ideas.

Thank you. :D