Late Pledge Store - Fight Deck: High-Octane Fighting Card Game
Created by Hanz
Jump kick, low jab, fireball... Relive the thrill of classic fighting games on tabletop!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Pledge Manager Live, Doom Vicar Unleashed, Tournament Sign-Ups, and UKGE
about 1 year ago
– Thu, May 29, 2025 at 05:23:47 PM
Hi Challengers,
We’ve got a packed update today with some big news. Let’s get right to it:
Pledge Manager is Live
After resolving some initial technical issues, the pledge manager is now fully online. Everyone should now be seeing the correct shipping rates, which closely match the estimates from the Kickstarter campaign.
If you still haven’t received your pledge manager email, or continue to see incorrect shipping rates, please DM me or email [email protected] and we’ll sort it out quickly.
He’s a relentless, heavy-hitting fighter who thrives when stocked up on meter. With access to high-damage combos, one mistake could mean facing the full force of his massive axe.
Try him out now and see why he’s not to be taken lightly.
King of the Dragon Gauntlet Tournament
Put together by our lovely backer Sompursone, the first Fight Deck tournament is officially open for registration!
It’s free to enter and comes with a real prize pool:
1st place: $50 gift card (platform of your choice)
2nd place: $20 gift card (platform of your choice)
We’re not expecting a massive turnout, so if you sign up, you just might take home a prize!
Fight Deck at UK Games Expo
Fight Deck is currently being presented by Dina Said So studio at UK Game Expo!
If you're attending UKGE, stop by Booth 3-962 and you will see Fight Deck is live and on display!
Come say hi, check out the game in person, and chat with the team. We'd love to meet you!
As always, thank you for your continued support. Your enthusiasm and feedback have brought Fight Deck to life and pushed it further than we ever imagined.
If you have any feedback or just want to hang out with the community, join us on Discord!
- Hanz
Pledge Manager, Tariffs, & Visual Updates
about 1 year ago
– Sat, May 03, 2025 at 10:38:43 AM
Hi Challengers,
It’s been a while, but we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes. Here’s the latest on Fight Deck’s progress, including some important decisions and exciting upgrades.
Pledge Manager Almost Ready
We're happy to announce that the Pledge Manager is set up and nearly ready to launch! A small group of backers has already received invitation links to complete their orders—this helps us identify and fix any major issues before the full rollout. Once we confirm everything is working smoothly with Back Office (our fulfillment partner) and BackerKit (our Pledge Manager platform), we'll open access to all backers early next week.
For Prelaunch VIPs: Your exclusive bonus content or shipping credit will be added manually. This may take a little extra time, but don’t worry—we won’t lock in your order until you’ve confirmed your VIP rewards are properly applied. Don't worry if you do not see your bonus skin pack or shipping discount right away.
Our Response to US Tariffs
One of the major factors delaying our Pledge Manager setup was the recent US tariff changes. This has caused quite a stir in the Kickstarter community, with many projects passing these additional costs on to backers.
After careful consideration, we've made the decision to absorb these tariff costs ourselves - as long as there are no further percentage increases. In another word, we will not pass any additional tariff-related costs to our backers for the time being. We envision Fight Deck becoming a flagship series for Studio Octane Elevé, and we believe absorbing these costs now will lead to greater long-term success for everyone involved.
That said, given the ongoing volatility of tariff policies, we'll continue monitoring the situation closely and will update you if any changes to this policy become necessary.
Full Visual Overhaul
We've been busy behind the scenes this past month giving Fight Deck a complete visual makeover! Nearly all artistic elements have been updated to ensure better branding consistency. Check out some of the improvements:
We're currently applying these new visuals to the original card files, which has temporarily delayed the Tabletop Simulator mod update. However, we're aiming to release the updated mod within the next week.
What do you think of these changes? We'd love to hear your thoughts—comment below or DM us with your feedback!
Personal Update
As mentioned previously, I've spent the past few weeks abroad reuniting with family. While this did cause some workflow disruptions (and fewer updates than I'd have liked), I'm happy to share that I'll be returning to Montreal on May 10th and diving back into the project at full capacity.
What's Next?
Pledge Manager launches for all backers next week
Tabletop Simulator mod update arriving soon
More behind-the-scenes progress as we push toward production
An experimental mini-tournament? (more to be revealed)
We're incredibly grateful for your continued support and patience. Fight Deck wouldn't be possible without this amazing community. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions!
- Hanz
Pledge Manager, Card Makeover, and Doom Vicar Coming in April
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Apr 03, 2025 at 01:08:11 PM
Hey Fight Deck Challengers,
It's been a little over weeks since the campaign ended. Here is a quick update on what we've been working on.
Pledge Manager & Late Pledges
We are actively working with our partner Back Office to set up the Pledge Manager. It’s currently estimated to go live around mid/late April. Late Pledges will also be available for anyone who missed the campaign as soon as the Pledge Manager is properly set up.
Standard Card Visual Update
Thanks to the extra effort of our talented graphic designer, the standard cards have received a makeover. The new design looks even more dynamic and punchy, and the visual clarity of functional elements (e.g. stance & hitbox) are significantly improved!
Take a look for yourself:
The Dynamic Effect and Hit Confirm Effect icons are also getting a visual refresh to match the new style in the coming updates.
What do you think of the new look? Drop a comment and let us know what catches your eye!
Doom Vicar Almost Ready
As promised, Doom Vicar’s standard deck is now complete and ready to join the Tabletop Simulator mod for preview play. All the card files are done, and we’re just taking a little extra time to fine-tune and balance his kit before making it public.
You can expect Doom Vicar to go live on TTS in our next update, coming later in April.
U.S. Tariffs
It’s hard to avoid the topic these days. Recent changes to U.S. trade policies have introduced new tariffs that could impact the cost of goods imported into the country, including board games.
While the full scope of these changes is still unfolding, we want to reassure our U.S. backers that we’re staying on top of the situation. We're actively working with our manufacturing and fulfillment partners to find solutions that minimize the impact on you. Whether that means adjusting logistics, exploring alternate shipping routes, or absorbing part of the cost ourselves, our priority is to ensure a smooth and affordable delivery experience.
We'll keep you updated as we get more clarity, but rest assured—our commitment to delivering Fight Deck at the best possible value remains unchanged.
On A Personal Note
On the very first day of Fight Deck's Kickstarter campaign, my grandfather passed away. While it was a challenging time, I remained focused on making sure the campaign ran smoothly from start to finish.
Now that things have settled, I’ll be taking a brief trip abroad to be with loved ones. There may be a slight delay in updates during this period, but I’ll continue to share key information as it becomes available.
Thank you all again for your incredible support! We're committed to delivering a high-quality game and keeping you in the loop every step of the way. Let's catch up again soon!
- Hanz
Here comes a grateful challenger!
about 1 year ago
– Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 09:56:41 AM
Over a year in the making, and here we are—successfully funded and moving forward! What started as a vision to bring the high-octane simulation of fighting games onto the tabletop is now becoming a reality, and it’s all because of YOU.
A round of applause to all 406 of you challengers who stepped into the ring with us. You made this project possible. Your belief, support, and passion have turned Fight Deck into something incredible.
But the fight isn’t over yet! In true fighting game protagonist fashion, this is just the beginning of the journey. We’ll keep pushing forward, overcoming challenges, and making sure that when Fight Deck reaches your hands, it’s the absolute best it can be.
Missed the campaign? Looking to upgrade your pledges? Don’t worry! The Pledge Manager will be opening soon, and we’ll have a late pledge/pre-order page available. More details to come!
For now, take your well-earned victory lap. We’ll be back with updates soon!
- Hanz
FREE Card Sleeves Upgrades, Arcade Mode Preview, and Stream Line-ups!
about 1 year ago
– Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 08:40:02 AM
Hey Challengers,
We’re in the final week of the campaign, and we’ve got some exciting updates for you!
Arcade Mode Preview
Here's a quick preview of Fight Deck Arcade Mode (solo/co-op campaigns) and how it works.
Card Sleeves FREE Upgrade
As mentioned before, The current Card Sleeves add-on has been in an awkward spot. 720 sleeves was surplus for the Deluxe set but not quite enough to cover the Move Variants expansion.
After multiple discussions with our manufacturer, we’ve decided to give our backers a FREE upgrade—increasing the existing card sleeves add-on from 720 to 820 sleeves. This ensures full coverage for the Standard/Deluxe content + Move Variants expansion. This upgrade applies to all backers who pledge the 56 CAD/40 USD card sleeves add-on.
Arcade Mode sleeves are now available as an add-on for 15 USD. However, for those who pledged the All-In tier, the Arcade Mode sleeves set will be added to your pledge forFREE after the campaign ends.
In other words, our All-In backers just got TWO free upgrades in card sleeves!
Streaming Schedule
To celebrate the successful campaign, we've lined up a couple streams for you to join and watch.
March 13, Thursday 12 PM - 2 PM ET, Twitch stream (YouTube co-stream), watch Paula & Matthew (from Things Get Dicey) play learn and play Fight Deck live (standard PVP games)!
March 15, Saturday 9 PM - 12 AM ET, Discord stream (YouTube co-stream), hang out with Hanz (Fight Deck Dev) and play advanced rulesets (PVP games)!
So, what do you think about the Arcade Mode preview and the free card sleeves upgrades? Leave a comment below and let me know what you think! We are officially in the final week of the campaign, let's finish strong together!
