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	If the players '''score 7 points''' (as indicated by the green tracking token), they win.		If the players '''score 7 points''' (as indicated by the green tracking token), they win.

	==Rules summary==		==Rules summary==
	The Meromorph Games ~~website also has a~~ [https://www.meromorphgames.com/shipwreck-arcana/~~rules rules summary~~].
			The official rules from Meromorph Games are available on [https://www.meromorphgames.com/shipwreck-arcana/downloads their website].

	Each '''fate''' is a token numbered 1 through 7. There are three of each fate (so, 21 fate tokens total) in a bag that players drawn from. Discarded fates are returned to the bag.		Each '''fate''' is a token numbered 1 through 7. There are three of each fate (so, 21 fate tokens total) in a bag that players drawn from. Discarded fates are returned to the bag.

	Each player has a '''number-line''' of tokens numbered 1 through 7 in their color. ~~Players~~ cannot interact with their own number-~~lines~~; ~~they~~'re used by the rest of the group to help keep track of what the group knows. ~~They~~ have no direct effect on gameplay.		Each player has a '''number-line''' of tokens numbered 1 through 7 in their color. A player cannot interact with their own number-line; it's used by the rest of the group to help keep track of what the group knows. Number-lines have no direct effect on gameplay.

	Four '''arcana cards''' are active (in play) at any given time. Fates played on the arcana cards are called '''visible fates'''. Whenever an arcana card is removed from play, any visible fates on it are discarded and returned to the bag, and it is replaced with the top card of the deck.		Four '''arcana cards''' are active (in play) at any given time. Fates played on the arcana cards are called '''visible fates'''. Whenever an arcana card is removed from play, any visible fates on it are discarded and returned to the bag, and it is replaced with the top card of the deck.

	Each fate has a number of '''hours''' ("pips", or ♢) shown on its right side. (Fates numbered 1 through 3 have one pip; 4 through 6 have two pips; and 7 has three pips.). Each arcana card has a '''duration''', indicated by the number of moons shown near its bottom edge. When the number of hours (pips) of visible fates on an arcana card is greater than or equal to its duration, that arcana card will '''fade''' at the end of the turn. Faded arcana cards become single-use '''faded powers''' that can help the group. See "Faded powers" for more information.		The top card of the deck is always face up, but that card is not active, and fates may not be played on it.

			Each fate token has a number of '''hours''' ("pips", or ♢) shown on its right side. (Fates numbered 1 through 3 have one pip; 4 through 6 have two pips; and 7 has three pips.). Each arcana card has a '''duration''', indicated by the number of moons shown near its bottom edge. When the number of hours (pips) of visible fates on an arcana card is greater than or equal to its duration, that arcana card will '''fade''' at the end of the turn. Faded arcana cards become single-use '''faded powers''' that can help the group. See "Faded powers" for more information.

			To the left of the active arcana cards is '''The Hours''' card. Players play a fate on '''The Hours''' if they cannot play a fate anywhere else. At the end of a turn, fates on The Hours move to the leftmost arcana card (which may cause that card to fade). Tracking tokens around '''The Hours''' are used to indicate the group's current doom (red token) and score (green token).

	To the left of the active arcana cards is '''The Hours''', which looks like an arcana card but is not considered one (per the official rules). Players may play a fate on '''The Hours''' only if they cannot play a fate anywhere else; those fates move to the leftmost arcana card (which may cause that card to fade). Tracking tokens around '''The Hours''' are used to indicate the group's current doom and score.
	==Turn==		==Turn==

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	Each turn is split into several phases.		Each turn is split into several phases.

	~~'''-'''~~ The active player '''draws''' new fates until they have two in their hand. These are secret from the other players.		* The active player '''draws''' new fates until they have two in their hand. These are secret from the other players.

	~~- The active player '''plays''' one fate on an arcana card, obeying its text.~~

	- The ~~group is allowed to discuss openly and then may~~ '''~~predict~~''' ~~(guess) what~~ the ~~active~~ player~~'s remaining~~ fate ~~is (or may pass)~~.		* The active player '''plays''' one fate on an arcana card, obeying its text. If the player cannot play a fate on any arcana card, they must play on on The Hours.

	~~- If a prediction was made,~~ then ~~it is~~ '''~~resolved~~'''. ~~Correct predictions score one point; incorrect predictions give one doom~~.		* The group is allowed to discuss openly and then may '''predict''' (guess) what the active player's remaining fate is (or may pass). They may use the active player's number-line to keep track of which fate numbers they think the active player could have. Turn a number-line token to the blank side if you think the player does not have that number.

	~~- Then, each arcana card is checked to see if it will '''fade'''. When~~ a ~~card fades~~, ~~any visible fates on it are discarded, it is replaced with a card from~~ the ~~deck, and~~ it ~~is flipped over. The~~ back ~~of each card shows a '''faded power''' that~~ the ~~players may use to help themselves~~. If ~~a card fades on a turn when a correct~~ prediction was ~~not made~~, ~~it will~~ give ~~two~~ doom!		* If a prediction was made, then the active player reveals the token they hold before putting it back in the bag. If the prediction was correct, the players score one point; incorrect predictions give one doom.

	Then, the next player becomes the active player, draws until they have two fates, and the game continues!.		* Then, each arcana card is checked to see if it will '''fade'''. When a card fades, any visible fates on it are discarded, it is replaced with a card from the deck, and it is flipped over. The back of each card shows a '''faded power''' that the players may use to help themselves.

			** If a card fades on a turn when a correct prediction was not made, it will give two doom!

			* Then, the next player becomes the active player, draws until they have two fates, and the game continues!

	== Arcana cards ==		== Arcana cards ==
	For more details on how each arcana card is intended to work, take a look at [https://www.meromorphgames.com/shipwreck-arcana/cards the ~~official~~ Meromorph Games ~~FAQ~~]~~, which is excellent!~~
			For more details on how each arcana card is intended to work, take a look at [https://www.meromorphgames.com/shipwreck-arcana/cards the card descriptions on the Meromorph Games website].

	==Faded powers==		==Faded powers==

	When a card fades, it becomes a faded power that the players can use to help themselves. The available faded powers are shown below the active arcana cards.		For more details on how each faded power is intended to work, take a look at [https://www.meromorphgames.com/shipwreck-arcana/powers the power descriptions on the Meromorph Games website].

			When a card fades, it becomes a faded power that the players can use to help themselves. The available faded powers are shown below the active arcana cards.

	At most '''one''' faded power can be used per turn, regardless of who uses it.		At most '''one''' faded power can be used per turn, regardless of who uses it.
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	Most faded powers can be used in one of four windows. There are powers that the active player can use either '''before playing''' or '''after playing''' their fate, and there are powers that the group (the remaining players) can use either '''before making a prediction''' or '''after making a prediction'''.		Most faded powers can be used in one of four windows. There are powers that the active player can use either '''before playing''' or '''after playing''' their fate, and there are powers that the group (the remaining players) can use either '''before making a prediction''' or '''after making a prediction'''.

	There are two faded powers that '''attach''' to an arcana card and change how it behaves. The name of any attached powers are shown just above the active arcana card that they're attached to.		There are two special faded powers that '''attach''' to an arcana card and change how it behaves. The name of any attached powers are shown just above the active arcana card that they're attached to.

	~~For more details on how each faded power is intended to work, take a look at [https://www.meromorphgames.com/shipwreck-arcana/powers the official Meromorph Games FAQ], which is excellent!~~

	==Interface notes==		==Interface notes==

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	== Tips==		== Tips==
	1. Avoid Card Fading: Ensure that you manage your cards effectively to prevent them from fading away. This is crucial for maintaining your options throughout the game.		1. Avoid Card Fading: Ensure that you manage your cards effectively to prevent them from fading away. This is crucial for maintaining your options throughout the game.

	2. Consider All Scenarios: Take the time to evaluate every possible outcome before making a move. Aim to choose the fate that offers the best strategic advantage.		2. Consider All Scenarios: Take the time to evaluate every possible outcome before making a move. Aim to choose the fate that offers the best strategic advantage.

	3. Limit Use of Old Fates: Try to avoid playing old fates unless absolutely necessary. If you do use an old fate, make sure it leads to a precise solution to your current problem.		3. Limit Use of Old Fates: Try to avoid playing old fates unless absolutely necessary. If you do use an old fate, make sure it leads to a precise solution to your current problem.

	4. Read Cards and Powers Thoroughly: Before making any decisions, carefully read the cards and understand their powers. This knowledge will help you make informed choices and enhance your gameplay.		4. Read Cards and Powers Thoroughly: Before making any decisions, carefully read the cards and understand their powers. This knowledge will help you make informed choices and enhance your gameplay.

Hanisa at 10:50, 10 September 2024

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	- If something allows the group to make multiple predictions, they get one doom only if ''none'' of those predictions are correct. (They do not get one doom per incorrect prediction.)		- If something allows the group to make multiple predictions, they get one doom only if ''none'' of those predictions are correct. (They do not get one doom per incorrect prediction.)

			== Tips==
			1. Avoid Card Fading: Ensure that you manage your cards effectively to prevent them from fading away. This is crucial for maintaining your options throughout the game.
			2. Consider All Scenarios: Take the time to evaluate every possible outcome before making a move. Aim to choose the fate that offers the best strategic advantage.
			3. Limit Use of Old Fates: Try to avoid playing old fates unless absolutely necessary. If you do use an old fate, make sure it leads to a precise solution to your current problem.
			4. Read Cards and Powers Thoroughly: Before making any decisions, carefully read the cards and understand their powers. This knowledge will help you make informed choices and enhance your gameplay.

	==TODO==		==TODO==

	- Show pictures of the above, plus "pips", the numberline, fate tokens, etc. (This should probably wait until we have the final token assets in place!)		- Show pictures of the above, plus "pips", the numberline, fate tokens, etc. (This should probably wait until we have the final token assets in place!)

Oberstille at 13:58, 2 June 2024

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	This is a cooperative game; the players win or lose together.		This is a cooperative game; the players win or lose together.

	If the players '''reach 7 doom''' (as indicated by the red tracking token around '''The Hours'''), they lose.		If the players '''reach 7 doom''' (as indicated by the red tracking token around '''The Hours'''), they lose. (In the '''The Restless Hours''' variant, the players lose if the deck is empty and they need to draw a card.)

	If the players '''score 7 points''' (as indicated by the green tracking token), they win.		If the players '''score 7 points''' (as indicated by the green tracking token), they win.

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 When a card fades, it becomes a faded power that the players can use to help themselves.  The available faded powers are shown below the active arcana cards.
-A card fades when the number of pips on the fates below it equal or exceed the quantity of moons it displays e.g. a card with 3 moons will fade when the pips equal 3+
+At most '''one''' faded power can be used per turn, regardless of who uses it.
-First, discard all fates below it back to the bag
+Most faded powers can be used in one of four windows.  There are powers that the active player can use either '''before playing''' or '''after playing''' their fate, and there are powers that the group (the remaining players) can use either '''before making a prediction''' or '''after making a prediction'''.
-Flip it and drop it down to the lower row
+There are two faded powers that '''attach''' to an arcana card and change how it behaves.  The name of any attached powers are shown just above the active arcana card that they're attached to.
 For more details on how each faded power is intended to work, take a look at [https://www.meromorphgames.com/shipwreck-arcana/powers the official Meromorph Games FAQ], which is excellent!

Oberstille at 15:38, 30 May 2024

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

			"''The Shipwreck Arcana'' is about cleverly conveying information."

	This is a cooperative game; the players win or lose together.		This is a cooperative game; the players win or lose together.
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	If the players '''score 7 points''' (as indicated by the green tracking token), they win.		If the players '''score 7 points''' (as indicated by the green tracking token), they win.
	==Rules summary==		==Rules summary==
			The Meromorph Games website also has a [https://www.meromorphgames.com/shipwreck-arcana/rules rules summary].

	Each '''fate''' is a token numbered 1 through 7. There are three of each fate (so, 21 fate tokens total) in a bag that players drawn from. Discarded fates are returned to the bag.		Each '''fate''' is a token numbered 1 through 7. There are three of each fate (so, 21 fate tokens total) in a bag that players drawn from. Discarded fates are returned to the bag.

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	- The active player '''plays''' one fate on an arcana card, obeying its text.		- The active player '''plays''' one fate on an arcana card, obeying its text.

	- The group is allowed to discuss openly and then may '''predict''' what the active player's remaining fate is (or may pass). ~~Each player has a numberline in their color showing the fate numbers 1~~		- The group is allowed to discuss openly and then may '''predict''' (guess) what the active player's remaining fate is (or may pass).

			- If a prediction was made, then it is '''resolved'''. Correct predictions score one point; incorrect predictions give one doom.

	~~Predict~~ - The ~~passive~~ players ~~MAY vote on what your remaining fate is~~. If a prediction is made, ~~the next step is Resolve, if prediction is declined the next step is Fade~~		- Then, each arcana card is checked to see if it will '''fade'''. When a card fades, any visible fates on it are discarded, it is replaced with a card from the deck, and it is flipped over. The back of each card shows a '''faded power''' that the players may use to help themselves. If a card fades on a turn when a correct prediction was not made, it will give two doom!

	~~Resolve - If the prediction was true~~, the ~~team gains 1 point. If~~ the ~~prediction was false~~, the ~~team gains 1 doom. Either way, discard your fate~~.		Then, the next player becomes the active player, draws until they have two fates, and the game continues!.

	~~Fade~~ - ~~Check the~~ arcana cards ~~to see if any fade~~		== Arcana cards ==
			For more details on how each arcana card is intended to work, take a look at [https://www.meromorphgames.com/shipwreck-arcana/cards the official Meromorph Games FAQ], which is excellent!

			==Faded powers==

	~~==Fading==~~		When a card fades, it becomes a faded power that the players can use to help themselves. The available faded powers are shown below the active arcana cards.

	A card fades when the number of pips on the fates below it equal or exceed the quantity of moons it displays e.g. a card with 3 moons will fade when the pips equal 3+		A card fades when the number of pips on the fates below it equal or exceed the quantity of moons it displays e.g. a card with 3 moons will fade when the pips equal 3+
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	NOTE: Fates played to The Hours move to the card directly to the right of it, which MAY trigger its fading		NOTE: Fates played to The Hours move to the card directly to the right of it, which MAY trigger its fading



	In the normal game, discarded arcana cards are returned to the bottom of the deck. In the '''The Restless Hours''' variant, they are removed from the game.		In the normal game, discarded arcana cards are returned to the bottom of the deck. In the '''The Restless Hours''' variant, they are removed from the game.

	~~==Faded powers==~~		Powers

	- Most can be used in one of four 'windows'.		- Most can be used in one of four 'windows'.

	- Attachments		- Attachments

			- At most one per round

			- Link to the official Meromorph FAQs, which are great.

			For more details on how each faded power is intended to work, take a look at [https://www.meromorphgames.com/shipwreck-arcana/powers the official Meromorph Games FAQ], which is excellent!

	==Interface notes==		==Interface notes==
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	As its name suggests, this option is only available when there are exactly two players at the table.		As its name suggests, this option is only available when there are exactly two players at the table.

	==~~TODO~~==		==Common questions==
			- When an arcana card's text refers to "''my'' visible fates", that refers to visible fates played on that specific arcana card. Visible fates on other arcana cards are not included.

	- ~~Define "visible fate"~~, ~~"active arcana card"~~ (~~which does~~ not ~~include The Hours~~)~~, "faded power", etc.~~		- If something allows the group to make multiple predictions, they get one doom only if ''none'' of those predictions are correct. (They do not get one doom per incorrect prediction.)

	~~- Show pictures of the above, plus "pips", the numberline, fate tokens, etc.~~		==TODO==

	- ~~Link to~~ the ~~official Meromorph FAQs~~, ~~which are great~~.		- Show pictures of the above, plus "pips", the numberline, fate tokens, etc. (This should probably wait until we have the final token assets in place!)

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	This is a cooperative game; the players win or lose together.		This is a cooperative game; the players win or lose together.

	If the players '''reach 7 doom''' (as indicated by the red tracking token around '''The Hours''', they lose.		If the players '''reach 7 doom''' (as indicated by the red tracking token around '''The Hours'''), they lose.

	If the players '''score 7 points''' (as indicated by the green tracking token), they win.		If the players '''score 7 points''' (as indicated by the green tracking token), they win.
			==Rules summary==
			Each '''fate''' is a token numbered 1 through 7. There are three of each fate (so, 21 fate tokens total) in a bag that players drawn from. Discarded fates are returned to the bag.

			Each player has a '''number-line''' of tokens numbered 1 through 7 in their color. Players cannot interact with their own number-lines; they're used by the rest of the group to help keep track of what the group knows. They have no direct effect on gameplay.

			Four '''arcana cards''' are active (in play) at any given time. Fates played on the arcana cards are called '''visible fates'''. Whenever an arcana card is removed from play, any visible fates on it are discarded and returned to the bag, and it is replaced with the top card of the deck.

			Each fate has a number of '''hours''' ("pips", or ♢) shown on its right side. (Fates numbered 1 through 3 have one pip; 4 through 6 have two pips; and 7 has three pips.). Each arcana card has a '''duration''', indicated by the number of moons shown near its bottom edge. When the number of hours (pips) of visible fates on an arcana card is greater than or equal to its duration, that arcana card will '''fade''' at the end of the turn. Faded arcana cards become single-use '''faded powers''' that can help the group. See "Faded powers" for more information.

			To the left of the active arcana cards is '''The Hours''', which looks like an arcana card but is not considered one (per the official rules). Players may play a fate on '''The Hours''' only if they cannot play a fate anywhere else; those fates move to the leftmost arcana card (which may cause that card to fade). Tracking tokens around '''The Hours''' are used to indicate the group's current doom and score.
	==Turn==		==Turn==

	The player turn is split into ~~five~~ phases		On each turn, one player (or, in the '''Two-player Challenge Variant''', one hand) is the active player. The rest of the players are "the group". '''The active player may not communicate with the group in any way except by using faded powers and playing a fate.'''

			Each turn is split into several phases.

			'''-''' The active player '''draws''' new fates until they have two in their hand. These are secret from the other players.

	~~Draw~~ - ~~Draw new fates until you hold 2~~		- The active player '''plays''' one fate on an arcana card, obeying its text.

	~~Play~~ - ~~Play one of~~ the ~~two fates to~~ a ~~single card, obeying its ability text~~		- The group is allowed to discuss openly and then may '''predict''' what the active player's remaining fate is (or may pass). Each player has a numberline in their color showing the fate numbers 1

	Predict - The passive players MAY vote on what your remaining fate is. If a prediction is made, the next step is Resolve, if prediction is declined the next step is Fade		Predict - The passive players MAY vote on what your remaining fate is. If a prediction is made, the next step is Resolve, if prediction is declined the next step is Fade
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	In the normal game, discarded arcana cards are returned to the bottom of the deck. In the '''The Restless Hours''' variant, they are removed from the game.		In the normal game, discarded arcana cards are returned to the bottom of the deck. In the '''The Restless Hours''' variant, they are removed from the game.

			==Faded powers==
			- Most can be used in one of four 'windows'.

			- Attachments

	==Interface notes==		==Interface notes==
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	===The Restless Hours===		===The Restless Hours===
			In this higher-difficulty variant, '''The Hours''' is replaced with '''The Restless Hours'''. Before the game starts, 15 cards will be chosen at random from the selected card set(s) to create the arcana deck, and discarded cards are not returned to the deck.

			There is no doom tracker in this variant; instead, players lose if they need to draw an arcana card and the deck is empty. An arcana card is removed from the bottom of the deck each time the players' doom would advance.

			Both fading and things that would normally give doom bring the players closer to defeat; be careful!

			'''The Restless Hours''' is an official promo card.

	===Two-player Challenge Mode===		===Two-player Challenge Mode===
			In this higher-difficulty variant, each player plays two hands (labeled "A" and "B"). They will alternate between those hands on each of their turns. Hidden fates for each hand are kept separate.

			The extra turns will put more pressure on arcana cards to fade. See the official rulebook for details.

			As its name suggests, this option is only available when there are exactly two players at the table.

	==TODO==		==TODO==

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	Advance Doom by 2 UNLESS a correct prediction occurred this turn		Advance Doom by 2 UNLESS a correct prediction occurred this turn

	Draw a new card for the empty space		Draw a new card for the empty space.

	NOTE: Fates played to The Hours move to the card directly to the right of it, which MAY trigger its fading		NOTE: Fates played to The Hours move to the card directly to the right of it, which MAY trigger its fading


			In the normal game, discarded arcana cards are returned to the bottom of the deck. In the '''The Restless Hours''' variant, they are removed from the game.

	==Interface notes==		==Interface notes==

			In your hand(s), just-drawn fates are shown with a blue border. Some arcana cards and faded powers (such as '''Shells''' (''Old?'')) behave differently if a fate has been drawn this turn or not.

			The visible fate that was played most recently is shown with a blue border.

			A fate that has been selected (for example, as the target of a faded power) is shown with a red border.

	==Variants==		==Variants==

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	- Show pictures of the above, plus "pips", the numberline, fate tokens, etc.		- Show pictures of the above, plus "pips", the numberline, fate tokens, etc.

			- Link to the official Meromorph FAQs, which are great.

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	===Overview===		==Overview==

	This is a ~~Co-Operative~~ game		This is a cooperative game; the players win or lose together.

			If the players '''reach 7 doom''' (as indicated by the red tracking token around '''The Hours''', they lose.

	===Turn===		If the players '''score 7 points''' (as indicated by the green tracking token), they win.


			==Turn==

	The player turn is split into five phases		The player turn is split into five phases
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	===Fading===		==Fading==

	A card fades when the number of pips on the fates below it equal or exceed the quantity of moons it displays e.g. a card with 3 moons will fade when the pips equal 3+		A card fades when the number of pips on the fates below it equal or exceed the quantity of moons it displays e.g. a card with 3 moons will fade when the pips equal 3+
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	NOTE: Fates played to The Hours move to the card directly to the right of it, which MAY trigger its fading		NOTE: Fates played to The Hours move to the card directly to the right of it, which MAY trigger its fading

			==Interface notes==



			==Variants==

			===The Restless Hours===

			===Two-player Challenge Mode===

	==~~=Game End=~~==		==TODO==

	~~If the Doom reaches 7~~, ~~the players lose!~~		- Define "visible fate", "active arcana card" (which does not include The Hours), "faded power", etc.

	If the ~~Score reaches 7~~, the ~~players win!~~		- Show pictures of the above, plus "pips", the numberline, fate tokens, etc.