Retreat to Emeria

Cycle Importance

New • 22 Nov 2015 • Asked by genderlich-deactivated20211204 • 30 Comments

How important are cycles when making a set? If you have a cool unique mechanic - like, say, Retreat to Emeria - would you definitely try to make it a cycle for all the colors, or would you be comfortable printing it on its own? ("You" as in the whole design team)

Really important. Cycles are a key part of structuring a set and cementing themes. It’s also a good tool to help cut down on complexity.
Card Printing Colors Cut Down Cycles Mechanics Retreat to Emeria

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