Why Early Access?

“Perodia TCG is an ambitious and innovative trading card game that combines the complexity of the periodic table with engaging strategic gameplay. Early Access allows us to collaborate with the community to refine and polish the experience, ensuring it meets the high standards we and our players expect. By releasing in Early Access, we can involve players in the development process, leveraging their feedback to balance the game mechanics, expand the content, and enhance overall gameplay. This will allow us to fine-tune the elemental interactions, deck-building strategies, and other unique systems defining Perodia TCG, ensuring the full release delivers a well-rounded, fun, and educational experience.

Additionally, Early Access will allow us to stress-test multiplayer modes and further improve the competitive gameplay. We believe that player feedback is invaluable, and involving the community early will help us shape Perodia TCG into a memorable and rewarding experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate that Perodia TCG will remain in Early Access for approximately one year. However, as with any project in Early Access, this timeline may shift depending on the depth of player feedback and the scale of the improvements we want to implement. Our primary goal is to ensure that the final version of Perodia TCG meets our vision and our players' expectations. This means we will continue refining, balancing, and expanding the game for as long as necessary to achieve that goal.

While we aim for a one-year window, we are committed to quality over deadlines. Rest assured, we will inform the community throughout development and adjust timelines transparently as needed based on our progress together.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of Perodia TCG will build on the foundation set during Early Access, with significant additions and refinements. We plan to expand the range of Moleks and equipment cards and introduce new game modes and challenges to diversify gameplay. We aim to enhance the game's strategic depth, offering players more options for deck-building, tactical play, and engaging in multiplayer or solo content.

In the full version, we also intend to polish and balance the existing mechanics, further improve the user interface, and fine-tune the visual elements and animations for a more immersive experience. Additionally, we plan to implement more robust multiplayer features, including competitive ranking systems and more dynamic community-driven events.

While we can’t make specific promises about what the final version will include, our vision is to evolve Perodia TCG into a richer, more complete experience based on feedback from our players. The final version will be more refined and feature-packed, but the Early Access version will still be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Perodia TCG launches with a solid foundation that includes all elemental cards, a core set of Moleks, Event, and Equipment cards, providing players with a fully playable and engaging experience. Both single-player and multiplayer modes are available, with matchmaking functionality to ensure smooth and competitive online play.

We have integrated Steam features, including initial achievements and stats, allowing players to track their progress and engage in a competitive environment from day one. While not all the planned cards and features are in the game yet, the current content offers a diverse range of strategic options and combinations, giving players an authentic taste of what Perodia TCG will evolve into.

Our focus during Early Access will be on adding new cards, balancing gameplay, and refining both single-player campaigns and multiplayer dynamics. We will also strive to ensure players enjoy a polished and competitive experience throughout development.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, the full version of Perodia TCG will likely be priced higher than the Early Access version. While many card games are free to play, developing and maintaining a game of this scope requires considerable resources, especially for an indie studio like ours. We’ve chosen a one-time purchase model because it offers a quality experience without forcing players into a pay-to-win structure. However, because we've kept the base price as low as possible to make the game accessible, we will likely introduce some optional in-app purchases.

These potential in-app purchases would be designed to enhance the game rather than limit core gameplay, ensuring everyone can enjoy a fair and balanced experience. Early Access players will get the game at a lower price, which will help us shape the future of Perodia TCG as we continue to develop new content and features. The price at full release will reflect the added value and improvements we’ve made over time.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“The community will play a central role in shaping the future of Perodia TCG. We are committed to listening closely to player feedback to ensure that the game evolves in a direction that aligns with the expectations and desires of our players. We plan to involve the community through a variety of channels, including:

• Regular Feedback Loops: We'll actively encourage players to share their thoughts, suggestions, and bug reports via the Steam forums, social media, and our dedicated Discord server.
  
• Frequent Updates: We plan to release frequent updates based on player feedback, introduce new content, balance existing features, and fix any issues as they arise.
  
• Community Polls and Surveys: Players will have the opportunity to vote on potential new features, card designs, and gameplay mechanics through polls and surveys. This will help us prioritise development in areas that matter most to our community.
  
• Playtesting and Balancing: We’ll be looking to the community to help playtest new cards and features before they are fully implemented. This will help us ensure the game remains balanced and enjoyable as we add more content.
  
• Transparency and Communication: We will maintain transparency about our development progress, plans, and challenges through regular developer updates. Open communication will ensure the community feels heard and valued throughout development.
  

We believe that Perodia TCG will thrive with the input of its community, and we look forward to building a great game together with your help!”