Designing OverPower: Our Commitment to Fairness and Depth in Gaming
At Lazarus Rising Games, our journey into the world of collectible card games (CCGs) is deeply rooted in a childhood passion shared by our team. As lifelong players of tabletop games, we’ve woven our experiences and ideals into OverPower, crafting a game built around play balance and creating a “meta” where you will see a FAR greater variety of decks being competitive than normal CCG’s. Our innovative coalition model means we do not have to design within the Industry’s standard “pay-to-win” model used by most every other game on the market.
OverPower is designed to be accessible to everyone. All playable cards are available at the common and uncommon levels, making them easy to collect from packs and ensuring that players can easily build any deck they wish for a fraction of the cost of traditional CCG models. This allows us to design the game with the opposite mentality of the trading card industry, and make every single card playable.
We at Lazarus Rising Games have adopted the moniker of Ron Peraza, Co-Creator of Overpower, “Every Character is Somebody’s Favorite.” We design our character from the start by immersing ourselves in their lore and learning what it is that people love about them. THEN we work backwards to align and balance the card mechanics to not only respect the lore, but also keeps power creep in check. This methodology ensures that every expansion and new card introduced to the game enriches the player experience without disrupting the game’s balance.
Understanding that CCG players often feel overwhelmed by rapid and continuous expansions, we have consciously decided to release no more than three expansions per year. This measured approach allows players to fully explore and enjoy each set without the pressure of constant new releases, making the game more enjoyable and less burdensome financially.
Our rare chase cards are based purely on cosmetics, featuring artwork drawn by both legendary and emerging extraordinary talent. Players can pursue these beautiful cards, however, their value is aesthetic rather than game-altering. This strategy supports a healthy singles market at local game stores (LGS), empowering them to thrive while reassuring players that their success in the game hinges on the choices they make, not what they spend.
Community Engagement and Player Incentives
To further foster a passionate community of players, we are excited to introduce a player incentive program. This initiative will soon offer players the opportunity to collect alternative uncommon, rare, and ultra-rare cards by hosting ‘learn to play’ events, judging sanctioned events, playing in, and winning events, and earning Power Points to redeem on our online rewards shop. This program is designed to drive community engagement and support our players in a meaningful way, rewarding their involvement and achievements within the OverPower community.
Why OverPower is Your Ideal Second CCG
We recognize that investing in a new CCG can be a significant commitment. That’s why we’ve designed OverPower as an ideal second CCG to play. It’s built to be affordable, fair, and extremely well play-balanced, providing a fresh yet familiar experience that respects both your time and wallet.
By choosing OverPower, you’re joining a community where skill and creativity are rewarded, narratives are cherished, and fun is the primary goal. Whether you’re a seasoned CCG player or looking for a new challenge, OverPower invites you to enjoy what all CCG’s should be.
