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[AntHUB]

Hello Formiculture! I decided to post this here as you all love ants and might be interested to help out. Currently I am looking for images, I have a couple but I need more. I will credit photographers in the instructions manual and card guide on the final product. You will also get a copy of the card once I finish! I also am looking for Ideas on a map design (again you will be credited for the idea if you chose to submit one).

 

The game is played with cards primarily but there are also dice to decide outcomes of certain events. If everything goes according to schedule this game will likely be released around november this year. I will provide updates as I progress. But now heres what I have designed

This is my current cover art idea (I will probably change it though looking for photo submissions.)

Fire ant card

C. longii card

 

I'm trying to mix unique species with common species for the cards. Each cards have a unique gameplay, and the card guide helps you learn about what that entails.

Edited by AntHUB, February 9 2020 - 3:02 PM.

[NickAnter]

Note the spelling of subterranean.  Might want to fix that if you plan to sell it.

[Ants4fun]

You can use these pics if you want... I can get some better ones if you need any, or need the queen instead of worker or whatever.

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[ponerinecat]

I have a few pictures, but I can't upload them at the moment. Is it alright if species is not determined?

[Enderz]

Waste of time and money. This idea simply will never work if you consider how many antkeepers there actually are and the amount who would be willing to buy some sh*tty card game. 

[ponerinecat]

Waste of time and money. This idea simply will never work if you consider how many antkeepers there actually are and the amount who would be willing to buy some sh*tty card game. 

That was rather rude. Let him try out his idea. Antkeepers aren't the only ones who may like ants. Look how successful Empires of the Undergrowth is. If the game doesnt kick off then it was a good learning experience for future ideas.

[Enderz]

 

Waste of time and money. This idea simply will never work if you consider how many antkeepers there actually are and the amount who would be willing to buy some sh*tty card game. 

That was rather rude. Let him try out his idea. Antkeepers aren't the only ones who may like ants. Look how successful Empires of the Undergrowth is. If the game doesnt kick off then it was a good learning experience for future ideas.

 

Very sorry to hear I hurt your feelings. I'm just telling him not to waste the time and money and do something more productive.  Empires of the Undergrowth has nothing to do with antkeeping, as it's about a WILD colony. This appeals to many people, whilst a card game of just species/genera of ants will not appeal to a wide audience, and simply would appeal to 'antkeepers' (though I honestly don't know who would buy a card game unless you were a kid or had Terry levels of soy in your life, and therefore are essentially a child). I hope you understand my reasoning, but honestly "rudeness" has no actual impact on my statement.

[Ants4fun]

Waste of time and money. This idea simply will never work if you consider how many antkeepers there actually are and the amount who would be willing to buy some sh*tty card game.

That was rather rude. Let him try out his idea. Antkeepers aren't the only ones who may like ants. Look how successful Empires of the Undergrowth is. If the game doesnt kick off then it was a good learning experience for future ideas.

Very sorry to hear I hurt your feelings. I'm just telling him not to waste the time and money and do something more productive.  Empires of the Undergrowth has nothing to do with antkeeping, as it's about a WILD colony. This appeals to many people, whilst a card game of just species/genera of ants will not appeal to a wide audience, and simply would appeal to 'antkeepers' (though I honestly don't know who would buy a card game unless you were a kid or had Terry levels of soy in your life, and therefore are essentially a child). I hope you understand my reasoning, but honestly "rudeness" has no actual impact on my statement.

You must be fun at parties. Not everything is about money bro, sometimes people do things because they enjoy it. I for one would definitely get this game.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

He also suggested I "Get off this forum" for no specific reason, furthermore refusing to answer why he posted such a crude comment. I would also get this game, as it takes an interesting perspective on games, specifically in the ant genre. However, my advice is to stay away from him-he doesn't seem like the type of person this forum will ever need; he wouldn't recognize a superb idea like your ant game if it slapped him right in the face.   

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

You could also use my profile photo if you want for Camponotus, I would be fine with it, and it would bring a bright side to the unfortunate death aspect of my old dead Camponotus colony (RIP).

[AntHUB]

Note the spelling of subterranean.  Might want to fix that if you plan to sell it.

Thanks! will do

 

Waste of time and money. This idea simply will never work if you consider how many antkeepers there actually are and the amount who would be willing to buy some sh*tty card game. 

Its neither of these, I just plan on making this for fun, If that's how you feel then why are you an ant keeper? Just curious, because it took me 3 years to even break even keeping ants.

 

and for everyone letting me use your photos, its okay if the species isn't known, and such.

 

The game actually functions with dice as well as cards. It is currently just a project I am working on with my entomology club. Once it is finished I will let you all know.

 

There are three different types of cards

 

Ant Cards

 

Food Cards (sorry Its lower quality)

 

And Interaction Cards which help change how the game progresses and affect other players and the map (again sorry about low resolution I am going to change it soon)

 

There is also a map where the colonies interact.

 

And each player gets a game plate

 

 

The game will not be finished for a while, but I'm working on a prototype to test out tuesday with my group.

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

Are you including Camponotus? They are found on nearly all of the continents besides Antarctica, and those colder more inhospitable places for ants.

[RushmoreAnts]

 

 

Waste of time and money. This idea simply will never work if you consider how many antkeepers there actually are and the amount who would be willing to buy some sh*tty card game. 

That was rather rude. Let him try out his idea. Antkeepers aren't the only ones who may like ants. Look how successful Empires of the Undergrowth is. If the game doesnt kick off then it was a good learning experience for future ideas.

 

Very sorry to hear I hurt your feelings. I'm just telling him not to waste the time and money and do something more productive.  Empires of the Undergrowth has nothing to do with antkeeping, as it's about a WILD colony. This appeals to many people, whilst a card game of just species/genera of ants will not appeal to a wide audience, and simply would appeal to 'antkeepers' (though I honestly don't know who would buy a card game unless you were a kid or had Terry levels of soy in your life, and therefore are essentially a child). I hope you understand my reasoning, but honestly "rudeness" has no actual impact on my statement.

 

It doesn't necessarily need to be commercialized. It could just be a fun thing for ant keepers. Just because the majority of society won't take an interest doesn't mean the ant keeping community won't. 

[Da_NewAntOnTheBlock]

 

 

 

Waste of time and money. This idea simply will never work if you consider how many antkeepers there actually are and the amount who would be willing to buy some sh*tty card game. 

That was rather rude. Let him try out his idea. Antkeepers aren't the only ones who may like ants. Look how successful Empires of the Undergrowth is. If the game doesnt kick off then it was a good learning experience for future ideas.

 

Very sorry to hear I hurt your feelings. I'm just telling him not to waste the time and money and do something more productive.  Empires of the Undergrowth has nothing to do with antkeeping, as it's about a WILD colony. This appeals to many people, whilst a card game of just species/genera of ants will not appeal to a wide audience, and simply would appeal to 'antkeepers' (though I honestly don't know who would buy a card game unless you were a kid or had Terry levels of soy in your life, and therefore are essentially a child). I hope you understand my reasoning, but honestly "rudeness" has no actual impact on my statement.

 

It doesn't necessarily need to be commercialized. It could just be a fun thing for ant keepers. Just because the majority of society won't take an interest doesn't mean the ant keeping community won't. 

 

He speaks the truth

[ponerinecat]

Pictures coming right up.

[ponerinecat]

https://www.formicul...ctures-for-art/

You can also use my profile pic for parasitic Formica.

[Ants_Dakota]

An awesome idea. You have my support!

[AntHUB]

Are you including Camponotus? They are found on nearly all of the continents besides Antarctica, and those colder more inhospitable places for ants.

Yes

You can use these pics if you want... I can get some better ones if you need any, or need the queen instead of worker or whatever.

Can you get one with Pogonomyrmex workers and queen? That would look best on card

[AntHUB]

 

 

Waste of time and money. This idea simply will never work if you consider how many antkeepers there actually are and the amount who would be willing to buy some sh*tty card game. 

That was rather rude. Let him try out his idea. Antkeepers aren't the only ones who may like ants. Look how successful Empires of the Undergrowth is. If the game doesnt kick off then it was a good learning experience for future ideas.

 

Very sorry to hear I hurt your feelings. I'm just telling him not to waste the time and money and do something more productive.  Empires of the Undergrowth has nothing to do with antkeeping, as it's about a WILD colony. This appeals to many people, whilst a card game of just species/genera of ants will not appeal to a wide audience, and simply would appeal to 'antkeepers' (though I honestly don't know who would buy a card game unless you were a kid or had Terry levels of soy in your life, and therefore are essentially a child). I hope you understand my reasoning, but honestly "rudeness" has no actual impact on my statement.

 

I didn't make this very clear. You are not keeping ants in the game, you are playing as them to try and complete objectives.

[Enderz]

near east wow very weird. definitely don't use a near east map, very strange.