Late Pledge Store - Fight Deck: High-Octane Fighting Card Game

Pledge Manager, Card Makeover, and Doom Vicar Coming in April
12 months 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 for FREE 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!

- Hanz

700% Funded! Doom Vicar, Balance Updates & Sumo Sensei's Super Move!
about 1 year ago – Wed, Mar 05, 2025 at 09:00:37 AM

Hello, Fight Deck Challengers!

It's been a little over a week into the Kickstarter campaign, and we’re blown away by your incredible support. Fight Deck has now surpassed 700% of its funding goal, and we’ve unlocked three stretch goals! This campaign wouldn’t be where it is without all of you, and we’re beyond grateful for this amazing community. I'd like to take the opportunity and share with you what we have been working on.

Embrace the Impeding Doom

It’s time to face Doom Vicar. A harbinger of judgment, wielding a colossal weapon that bends all rules in the arena. Here is a sneak peek at some of his core mechanics. It's plain to see that Meter Costs mean nothing in the face of his chaos power. 

Doom Vicar is estimated to be added as a playable character onto the Fight Deck mod on Tabletop Simulator in April. Are you ready to embrace the impeding doom?

Rulebook Update & Effects Balancing

We are constantly working on refining the rulebook to improve clarity, as well as balancing dynamic effects to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

One of the most common challenges for new players is running out of cards in hand, while seasoned players have no trouble maintaining card draw. Since Fight Deck does not have many innate card draw mechanics, players must learn their fighter’s move set to optimize their resources.

To address this, we’ve made adjustments:

• Blocking Tax → Blocking Focus – This change naturally provides more opportunities for card draw, helping new players maintain their hand.
• Neutral Duck Adjustment – A slight nerf will encourage players to rely on blocking more often, reinforcing Blocking Focus as a way to gain cards.

These refinements ensure a more accessible yet strategically deep experience for both newcomers and veterans alike! The updated rulebook is already available for download! Feel free to playtest and provide your feedback on these changes, we are always listening!

Dragon Breath Move Variant

Dragon Breath was officially revealed during the Discord stream last Saturday and is part of the Move Variants Expansion.

This move is perfect for setting up high-speed projectile attacks while also giving Dragon Fighter a natural 1-speed move, allowing him to juggle his combos even longer. When paired with Wyvern Nova, Dragon Fighter becomes an absolute power house for high speed projectiles that unleashes non-stop fireballs! 

(laughs in move spamming)

Advanced Ruleset for Competitive

Did you know that there's an advanced version of Fight Deck's ruleset?

This ruleset is designed to reduce variance and enhance competitive play, offering a more skill-driven experience for those who want to master the game at a deeper level. Here’s a match played using the advanced ruleset from our Discord Stream!

You can also participate the advanced ruleset playtests or watch the stream on our Discord server.

Card Sleeves & Fulfillment

We've heard your feedback on wanting card sleeves to cover expansions as well!

Currently, we are in discussions with our manufacturer to explore the possibility of offering a smaller card sleeve bundle specifically for expansions. If it goes through, we intend to provide a free upgrade to our All-in backers regardless of the pricing. We will most likely receive an update from the manufacturer later this week.

On the fulfillment side, there is still uncertainty regarding tariffs, but one thing is certain—our U.S. backers will not be impacted by the US/Canada tariff as one of our fulfillment partners will be directly based in the U.S.. Rest assured, we will always seek the most optimal fulfillment solutions for all our backers to ensure smooth delivery.

What Would You Name This Move?

To wrap up, here’s a look at one of Sumo Sensei’s upcoming Super Moves! In this devastating Shiko technique, he delivers an immensely powerful sumo stomp that shakes the arena and knocks his opponent off their feet.

What would you name this move? Keep in mind, Sumo Sensei's moves follow an elemental theme: Wind/Kaze, Forest/Mori, Fire/Hono, and Mountain/Yama. For example, one of his revealed moves is called Forest Stand (and standing ironclad defense move).

Leave a comment below and let us hear your ideas!

That's all for now, challengers! Thank you again for being part of this amazing community. If you want some live updates, you can directly communicate with me and the rest of the Fight Deck enthusiasts on our Discord server.

- Hanz

Funded! What a Knock-Out Start!
about 1 year ago – Wed, Feb 26, 2025 at 10:16:23 AM

Thank you for the incredible head start!

In just 17 minutes, Fight Deck was fully funded! By the end of Day 1, we hit an astonishing 440% of our goal—all thanks to you!

And with that momentum, we’ve already unlocked the first two tiers of stretch goal rewards:

K.O. Card – Instead of flipping the table, now you can deliver a stylish knockout by sticking this card to your opponent's face and yelling 'K.O.'!
Deluxe Rulebook – A complete redesign for the rulebook in Deluxe Edition, tailored to fit the box size and enhancing the reading experience.

And now, we’re charging toward our next stretch goal: Player-2 Move Art Palette Swap! Just like in classic fighting games, players will be able to use alternate color palettes in mirror matches, providing better visual clarity and stylish options.

(And yes, every fighter deck comes with a mirrored player-2 deck, so you can play mirrored matches right out of any standard box!)

I hope these current stretch goals will keep the hype going! What stretch goals do you want to see next? Drop your ideas in the comments, we might just take you up them!

Once again, a HUGE round of applause for all of you who believe in Fight Deck and are helping bring it to life. You are all the real challengers!

- Hanz

p.s. If you haven't yet, it is highly recommended that you join our Discord Server to be part of the awesome Fight Deck community, where we share daily memes, hang out in voice chats, and throw down a couple matches on Tabletop Simulator Fight Deck Mod.