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Card Engine

Create stunning cards without the need for drawing skills. Import your own images, or choose from the extensive built-in library. Seamlessly manage your cards and export them as image files for digital use or printing your own physical cards.

All Reviews:

Very Positive (51) - 86% of the 51 user reviews for this software are positive.

Release Date:

May 3, 2024

Developer:

Frostzone Entertainment

Publisher:

Frostzone Entertainment

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
English	✔

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Note: This Early Access software is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to use this software in its current state, then you should wait to see if it progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“As a solo developer, I’m using Early Access as an opportunity to gather feedback and work with the community to help Card Engine reach its full potential before calling it a finished product. I’m excited to collaborate with you along the way!”

Approximately how long will this software be in Early Access?

“The original plan was to remain in Early Access for about a year, but there's still a lot of untapped potential I want to explore. Realistically, a full release won't happen before 2026.”

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

“The full version of the app will include additional features, improvements, and changes based on community feedback during Early Access. I also plan to focus on further polishing, bug fixing, and adding localization support before the full release.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is stable, fully functional, and includes all the features listed on the store page.”

Will this software be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price might change when we leave early access.”

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

“I've launched a Discord community server where I share updates, answer questions, and collect suggestions, feedback, and bug reports. It’s the fastest way to reach the developer directly. I'm also active on the Steam forums and always appreciate hearing from the community, your input truly helps improve Card Engine!”

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About This Software

Unleash your creativity and bring your card game vision to fruition with Card Engine.

KEY FEATURES

Design: The intuitive editor interface prioritizes user-friendliness, allowing you to start designing your first card in seconds.
Asset Browser: The software includes a library with hundreds of built-in images.
Collection: Organize and manage your decks and cards with drag-and-drop functionality.
Templates: Create templates to speed up the card creation process. Changes made on a Template can be applied to all cards that derive from the template.
Importer: Import your own images and fonts by simply dragging and dropping files into the asset browser, or through the native OS file browser.
Exporter: Export your cards as PNG, JPG, PDF or raw XML card data files with flexible settings and a real-time file preview. Cards automatically flow across pages (images) based on size and spacing. Choose from US or ISO paper standards for print, or export individual images with ease.

And even more!

Project-based workflow: Create unique projects for various game ideas.
Flexible card size: Configure a custom card size for your project, or pick from common card standards.
Trash bin: Recently deleted cards can be recovered.
CSV: Export a CSV file of your project, then make mass changes by editing and re-importing it. This can be used in conjunction with the Template system to produce new cards as well.
Examples: Import pre-made template cards made from the built in assets to quickly get you started.
Text icons: Insert icons into the text. Imported images can be added to the text icon widget.
Variables: Create custom keys that formats to a custom value. E.g. {mana_legendary} as the key and 8 as the value that it will format to when rendered on a card. Variables supports text icons.
Online Documentation: Get started guides, feature overviews, tips & tricks.
Discord community: Join the growing Discord community for both official and community support.
Accessible data: The save data format is based on XML files, and they are fully editable.