Untying the Knot Zone

Today I complete the English translation of the Devacurse core set rules by explaining the Knot Zone.  Unlike the other zones in Devacurse, this zone isn’t a physical space on the table, but rather a mental space for resolving Event card and Skill / Ability-based flashes and reactions.  Sounds confusing?  It’s actually dead simple.  For [...]

Skills and Abilities: Turning the Tide of Battle with Special Powers

In Devacurse, many cards have unique powers that are represented by a few keywords printed in bold.  This post looks at these keywords and explains them all, from the basic ones introduced in  the Half-Blood Deal base set to more recent additions from the Vengeful Kindred expansion set.  Although Skills and Abilities can have a profound effect on [...]

The Turn Spiral, Part 2: Combat!

This is the second of two columns that explain the turn spiral, or the sequence of a single round of play in Devacurse.  If you haven’t read the first column yet, do so, then return here.  This article continues where the first left off and explains all remaining loops (phases) of the game:  calling (summoning) [...]

The Turn Spiral Part 1: Beginning the game, order of play, prayer, and generating blessings

This post is the first of two that explain the turn spiral, or round, detailing the sequence of play in Devacurse.  Important concepts like order of play, prayer, and blessings are also clarified.  
The turn spiral is the core of the game, so understanding it is crucial to playing Devacurse.  The turn spiral rules may [...]

Card Types: Events (Incantations and Inventions)

   
This post is the second in a series explaining the various card types of the Devacurse collectable card game.  Today event cards go under the microscope.  These cards harness the powers of advanced technology and mystical power to augment your forces or decimate those of your opponent.
Read on to learn how to wield the powers of [...]

Card Types: Soldiers and Heroes

This post is the first in a series that explains each Devacurse card type and how it is used in the game.
  
Today we look at the central players of Devacurse:  the Soldiers and Heroes ready to fight to the death for their Devas.