Aether: Trading Card Game

Overview

The card game genre is one of the most prominent in web3 at the moment. With tons of potential contenders for the top game in the genre, Aether: Trading Card Game stands out with its heavy focus on IP and giving players a refreshing experience with tons of innovative keywords and possible decks.

The cards are bought and sold as non-fungible tokens (NFT) on different Blockchain. Players can compete against other players or AI opponents in 1-on-1 combat, battling to destroy the enemy Adventurer before they are themselves defeated. Aether: Trading Card Game stands out as the closest counterpart to Hearthstone for traditional gamers making the jump into web3 gaming considering the similar core mechanics.

Deck Building

There are a total of 150 cards available for players upon the game’s release. They are split across the game’s 6 creature types; Dragons, Trolls, Fairies, Beasts, Demons, and Elementals. Each one of them carry certain buffs and special abilities to cater for different playstyles.

You need to create a deck of 30 cards, headed by one Adventurer to represent you in-game and a Pet which comes with an ability that can switch the match's tide in your favor. You can have two copies of the same card in your deck as long as it is within the acceptable rarity.

This is where Aether: Trading Card Game shines because the 150 cards available upon release are impressively diverse with tons of unique keywords that allow high skilled players to theorize countless decks. Once you build around your Adventurer's special ability and your Pet's power, your deck gets a lot stronger.

Adventurers and Pets

At launch, Aether: Trading Card Game will feature 10 Adventurers. Each one of them representing an element with the 10th being neutral to be suitable for all playstyles.

With time and experience, Adventurers can power all the way up to 10th level of their Mastery. Each level grants a certain passive trait, yet exact numbers may be subjected to changes. Here is a closer look into 8 of the 10 Adventurers, their name, and special ability:

1.  Adventurer of Fire — Enrico de Guerra: Grants +1 attack to random fellow creature.
2. Adventurer of Water — Dona Camille: Heals 2 random damaged creatures for the amount of unspent Aether.
   
3. Adventurer of Wind — Aisha: Reduces Aether cost per 1 for one card right after opponents turn.
   
4. Adventurer of Thunder — Andre Bonaventure: When damaged, counterattacks offensive creature by 1.
   
5. Adventurer of Ice — Isgerd Virdiligur: Inbound damage from spells and creature gets reduced by 1.
   
6. Adventurer of Chaos — Hörd from Heimir: When receives 3 damage or more, gains 1 extra card from the deck.
   
7. Adventurer of Nature — Adair Nature's Fury: Creature with lowest health gets returned into hand. Next turn, summoning this creature requires 0 Aether.
   
8. Default Adventurer — Frode Ragnulf: Highlights 2 top cards during player's turn.
   

In addition to this, players will get to choose a Pet to aid them in battle. Each one of them comes with a preset ability that you can use once per game. It is worth mentioning as well not every Ethernal can become a mini-pet. Here is the list of confirmed pets and their skills:

1. Gaddres (Nature) — once per match grants the ability to draw 4 cards. That's the default ability.
2. Black Tergy (Chaos) — once per match destroys all enemy cards. Damages own friendly Adventurer by amount of destroyed cards.
   
3. Gog Tomak (Demon) — once per match fully heals all creatures.
   
4. Gold Tergy (Chaos) — destroys 2 selected enemy creatures and enforces the opponent to discard 2 cards from the hand.
   

Recent Updates 

Aether Games, renowned for its transmedia empire, is set to revolutionize storytelling and gaming with its upcoming $AEG Token Generation Event (TGE) in late February 2024. With a team experienced in blockbuster titles, Aether's flagship, the Aether Trading Card Game (TCG), combines strategic PvP combat with an innovative crafting system, allowing for NFT minting. The game, currently in early access on Epic Games, will expand to mobile and consoles. Aether is also developing AetherSaga, a CGI series to enrich its universe, alongside physical card games and merchandise to engage a wider audience. This expansion underscores Aether's commitment to blending traditional gaming, blockchain technology, and rich narrative content, inviting players to co-create in a universe where fantasy meets strategy.

How to get started with Aether: Trading Card Game?

Step 1: Download the Game Launcher

• Begin by visiting the official download page at the Aether: Trading Card Game website.
• Choose the correct version for your system (PC or Mac) and download the Aether: Trading Card Game game launcher.

Step 2: Install and Update the Game

• Install the downloaded launcher.
• Open the launcher and it will automatically start updating the game. Wait for the update process to complete.

Step 3: Login or Create a New Account

• If you already have an account, simply enter your login credentials.
• If you're new to the game, click on the 'Create a new account' option and follow the instructions to set up your account.

Step 4: Link your Wallet

• To ensure you are eligible for the GAM3 Quest, make sure you link the same wallet address that you intend to use for gameplay.

Step 5: Create Your Deck

• Now that you have your account set up, it's time to build your deck. You can create your own custom deck using the cards you have, or, if you're unsure, you can use one of the standard preset decks provided by the game.

Step 6: Queue Up for Duels Mode

• Ready to put your deck to the test? Queue up for the Duels mode to start playing ranked games and climb the competitive ladder.