Altenor Secrets

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• alternator secrets is a quick playing tactical battle game set in the rotating halls of altenew
• the cards you've played aren't taken back into hand until you're out of cards
• we are using a prototype copy of the game and so the rules and components may not be final
• an intricate chess match

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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

• Action Interruption — Two interruption cards can be played after an opponent's action but before it resolves to rotate the board.
• alternative dice-based mode — There are also simple dice-based rules for a straightforward alternative to card play.
• asymmetrical guilds and abilities — Different guilds (e.g., Athuri scholars, Alchemists) have specific advantages and optional abilities, including 'once off' action cards.
• board rotation via dial holders — Each player starts with eight cards enabling one of the tower's rings to rotate in a specified direction; dial holder activates rotation.
• Card-based combat — Players hold 2-6 cards, discard one randomly, reveal simultaneously; higher total wins; attacker adds one; fighters add one; cards replenished after depleting.
• Combat: Deck/Hand — Players hold 2-6 cards, discard one randomly, reveal simultaneously; higher total wins; attacker adds one; fighters add one; cards replenished after depleting.
• Compound Scoring — Four main scoring methods: hold objective holes, hold treasures, hold base camps, or eliminate a fighter in combat.
• health and turns — Fighters have four health, beginners have three; each turn you activate a character with two actions, moving or interacting with halls.
• interrupt actions — Two interruption cards can be played after an opponent's action but before it resolves to rotate the board.
• pre-game objective bets — Before the game, players bet on which of the four objective types they plan to specialize in, possibly earning up to six bonus points.
• rotation interruptions — The ability to interrupt a move or action with a ring rotation adds defensive/offensive options.
• Scoring objectives — Four main scoring methods: hold objective holes, hold treasures, hold base camps, or eliminate a fighter in combat.

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• the game is a tactical battle over four rounds
• we are using a prototype copy of the game

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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

• Action Interruption — Two interruption cards can be played after an opponent has declared an action but before it's resolved.
• Asymmetric Player Powers — Special abilities based on guild identity (e.g., rotating dials for Atori scholars, defending treasures for Alchemists).
• asymmetrical_guild_abilities — Special abilities based on guild identity (e.g., rotating dials for Atori scholars, defending treasures for Alchemists).
• board_rotation — A dial holder can rotate towers/rings; most rotations are free actions, with two interruptions to disrupt opponents.
• card_based_combat — Players hold 2-6 cards and discard one randomly; cards are revealed simultaneously; attacker adds one; any fighter in combat adds one; higher total wins; cards aren’t replenished until out.
• Combat: Deck/Hand — Players hold 2-6 cards and discard one randomly; cards are revealed simultaneously; attacker adds one; any fighter in combat adds one; higher total wins; cards aren’t replenished until out.
• Combat: Dice — There is a simpler dice-based battle variant as an alternative to card play.
• Compound Scoring — Four main ways to score: hold objective holes, hold treasures, hold both base camps, or eliminate the opponent's fighter.
• dice_based_variant — There is a simpler dice-based battle variant as an alternative to card play.
• health_and_roles — Fighters and other major roles have four health; beginners start with three.
• interruption_cards — Two interruption cards can be played after an opponent has declared an action but before it's resolved.
• movement_actions — On a turn, a player activates one character, taking two actions; move 1 hall (walk) or 2 halls (run) in the same direction.
• nexus_card_replenishment — All cards are replenished at the Nexus in the center of the board.
• one_off_ability_cards — There are one-off ability cards that can increase defense or attack, among other effects.
• round_end_scoring — Scores are tallied after four rounds; some objectives are worth more than others; players can bet on objective types for bonuses.
• scoring_objectives — Four main ways to score: hold objective holes, hold treasures, hold both base camps, or eliminate the opponent's fighter.

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Quotes (from this video)

• alternator secrets is a quick playing tactical battle game set in the rotating halls of altenew
• the cards you've played aren't taken back into hand until you're out of cards
• we are using a prototype copy of the game and so the rules and components may not be final
• an intricate chess match

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