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=='''About This Game Deck'''==
 
=='''About This Game Deck'''==
 
Explore a dark, enchanting world and battle your opponents in this 2-4 player turn-based competitive strategic board game. Throughout the game, you'll collect resources, learn new spells, summon a companion, and - if you're lucky - unlock your Shadow Form, all in the quest to become the ultimate Shadow Caster. The last player standing after this supernatural showdown wins the game!
 
Explore a dark, enchanting world and battle your opponents in this 2-4 player turn-based competitive strategic board game. Throughout the game, you'll collect resources, learn new spells, summon a companion, and - if you're lucky - unlock your Shadow Form, all in the quest to become the ultimate Shadow Caster. The last player standing after this supernatural showdown wins the game!
=='''Where To Go To Get It!'''==
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[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ramybadie/casting-shadows Visit Kickstarter Today!!!]
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[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ramybadie/casting-shadows Visit Kickstarter Today!!!]-->
 
=='''Game Information'''==
 
=='''Game Information'''==
 
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* [[Casting Shadows - Rules of Play|Rules of Play]]
 
* [[Casting Shadows - Rules of Play|Rules of Play]]
 
* [[Casting Shadows - Solo Rules of Play|Solo Rules of Play]]
 
* [[Casting Shadows - Solo Rules of Play|Solo Rules of Play]]
* [[Casting Shadows - Official Gameplay Video|Gameplay Video]]
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! style="text-align:left;" | '''Official PDFs Of The Rulesheets'''
 
! style="text-align:left;" | '''Official PDFs Of The Rulesheets'''
 
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* [[Casting Shadows - Main Game Rules|Main Game Rules PDF]]
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* [https://unstablegameswiki.com/images/f/ff/Casting-Shadows-Base-Game-Rules.pdf Main Game Rules] (pdf)
* [[Casting Shadows - Solo Game Rules|Solo Game Rules PDF]]
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* [https://unstablegameswiki.com/images/8/87/Casting-Shadows-KSE-Rules.pdf KSE Game Rules] (pdf)
* [[Casting Shadows - The Ice Storm Expansion Rules|The Ice Storm Rules PDF]]
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* [https://unstablegameswiki.com/images/a/a8/CS-Solo.pdf Solo Game Rules] (pdf)
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* [https://unstablegameswiki.com/images/1/14/Casting-Shadows-Ice-Storm-Rules.pdf The Ice Storm Rules] (pdf)
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! style="text-align:left;" | '''Additional Related Links'''
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* [[Casting Shadows - Player Board Creator|Player Board Creator]]
 
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! style="text-align:left;" | '''Base Deck (2-4 Players)'''
 
! style="text-align:left;" | '''Base Deck (2-4 Players)'''
 
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* [[CS - Base Deck - Cards In This Deck|Cards In This Deck]]
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* '''English'''
* [[CS - Base Deck - Card Previews|Card Previews]]
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** [[CS - Base Deck - Player Boards|Player Boards]]
* [[CS - Base Deck - Inventory List|Inventory List]]
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** [[CS - Base Deck - Hex Tiles|Hex Tiles]]
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** [[CS - Base Deck - Cards In This Deck|Cards In This Deck]]
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** [[CS - Base Deck - Card Previews|Card Previews]]
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** [[CS - Base Deck - Inventory List|Inventory List]]
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** [[CS - Base Deck - Hex Reference|Hex Reference]] / [[CS - User Made Hex Reference|User Mades]]
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* '''German'''
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** [[CS - German - Base Deck - Player Boards|Player Boards]]
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** [[CS - German - Base Deck - Hex Tiles|Hex Tiles]]
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** [[CS - German - Base Deck - Cards In This Deck|Cards In This Deck]]
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** [[CS - German - Base Deck - Card Previews|Card Previews]]
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** [[CS - German - Base Deck - Inventory List|Inventory List]]
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** [[CS - German - Base Deck - Hex Reference|Hex Reference]]
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==='''Expansions'''===
 
==='''Expansions'''===
 
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* [[CS - 5-6 Player - Cards In This Deck|Cards In This Deck]]
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* [[CS - Ice Storm Exp - Player Boards|Player Boards]]
* [[CS - 5-6 Player - Card Previews|Card Previews]]
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* [[CS - Ice Storm Exp - Hex Tiles|Hex Tiles]]
* [[CS - 5-6 Player - Inventory List|Inventory List]]
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* [[CS - Ice Storm Exp - Cards In This Deck|Cards In This Deck]]
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* [[CS - Ice Storm Exp - Card Previews|Card Previews]]
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* [[CS - Ice Storm Exp - Inventory List|Inventory List]]
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* [https://unstablegameswiki.com/images/d/d7/Casting-Shadows-Ice-Storm-Hex-Reference-Sheet.pdf Hex Reference] / [[CS - User Made Hex Reference|User Mades]]
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! style="text-align:left;" | '''The Molten Rock Expansion'''
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* [[CS - Molten Rock Exp - Player Boards|Player Boards]]
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* [[CS - Molten Rock Exp - Hex Tiles|Hex Tiles]]
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* [[CS - Molten Rock Exp - Cards In This Deck|Cards In This Deck]]
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* [[CS - Molten Rock Exp - Card Previews|Card Previews]]
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* [[CS - Molten Rock Exp - Inventory List|Inventory List]]
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* [[CS - Molten Rock Exp - Hex Reference|Hex Reference]] / [https://unstablegameswiki.com/images/9/95/HexTileRefSheet_LTR_BICMRKS.pdf Usermade (Front)][https://unstablegameswiki.com/images/d/df/CastingShadows_HexRefSheet_BISMRKS.pdf Usermade (Back)]
 
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==='''Exclusive Cards'''===
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==='''Exclusive Cards/Items'''===
 
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* [[CS - Exclusive Cards - Card Previews|Card Previews]]
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* [[CS - Exclusives - Player Boards|Player Boards]]
* [[CS - Exclusive Cards - Inventory List|Inventory List]]
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* [[CS - Exclusives - Hex Tiles|Hex Tiles]]
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* [[CS - Exclusives - Card Previews|Card Previews]]
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* [[CS - Exclusives - Inventory List|Inventory List]]
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* [[CS - Exclusives - Hex Reference|Hex Reference]] / [[CS - User Made Hex Reference|User Mades]]
 
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=='''Gameplay FAQ'''==
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'''Q:''' The Crystal Crypt is confusing how does it work<br>
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'''A:''' The Crystal Crypt tile prevents the player on it from reducing incoming DMG by any means. For example, if Player A were to deal 3 DMG to Player B, and Player B had the Pointed Shield Counterspell card, they could play that card to reduce the incoming DMG from 3 to 1. However, if Player B was standing on the Crystal Crypt. Player B's Pointed Shield would have no effect when played - Player B would take the full 3 DMG whether they play their Counterspell card or not.
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Tile shortcut should read<br>
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+[[File:CS-PurpGem.png|20px]], NO DMG REDUCED.
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Usermade Updated Hex Reference (by Matt Weist) [[http://unstablegameswiki.com/zz-usermade/HexTileRefCard_Final_2UP_alt.pdf See Image]]
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'''Q:''' Any suggestions how to remember the tile actions without the reference chart.<br>
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'''A:''' While there is no official response to this outside having a good memory, Matt Weist has created this template for printing stickers on a Cricut to adhere to the tiles [[http://unstablegameswiki.com/images/b/b1/HexTileStickers.png See Image]]
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'''Q:''' Any info from the creator regarding the "scarcity of resource tokens" issue that backers have been commenting on?<br>
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'''A:''' This shouldn't be an issue, the most common note that people are mentioning are 2 things...
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1) people are using the tokens as their main resources (roll then take whats on the dice in tokens) these tokens were meant for using to represent SPELLS that have been used to supplement the resource pool
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2) People holding onto the resources after their turn ends. This is not how resources are used. Once your turn ends, your resource pool empties completely and all tiles/dice are returned to their respective locations.
  
 
=='''Kickstarter Stuff'''==
 
=='''Kickstarter Stuff'''==
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* [[CS Fanfic - The Tale of Bigtooth|The Tale of Bigtooth]]
 
* [[CS Fanfic - The Tale of Bigtooth|The Tale of Bigtooth]]
 
* [[CS Fanfic - The Orb|The Orb]]
 
* [[CS Fanfic - The Orb|The Orb]]
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=='''Gameplay Terminology'''==
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{{Casting Shadows Terminology}}

Latest revision as of 14:12, 29 July 2024

CSBanner.png

About This Game Deck

Explore a dark, enchanting world and battle your opponents in this 2-4 player turn-based competitive strategic board game. Throughout the game, you'll collect resources, learn new spells, summon a companion, and - if you're lucky - unlock your Shadow Form, all in the quest to become the ultimate Shadow Caster. The last player standing after this supernatural showdown wins the game!

Game Information

How To Play/Resources
Official PDFs Of The Rulesheets
Additional Related Links

Card Decks

Base Deck

Base Deck (2-4 Players)

Expansions

The Ice Storm Expansion
The Molten Rock Expansion

Exclusive Cards/Items

Gameplay FAQ

Q: The Crystal Crypt is confusing how does it work
A: The Crystal Crypt tile prevents the player on it from reducing incoming DMG by any means. For example, if Player A were to deal 3 DMG to Player B, and Player B had the Pointed Shield Counterspell card, they could play that card to reduce the incoming DMG from 3 to 1. However, if Player B was standing on the Crystal Crypt. Player B's Pointed Shield would have no effect when played - Player B would take the full 3 DMG whether they play their Counterspell card or not.

Tile shortcut should read

+CS-PurpGem.png, NO DMG REDUCED.

Usermade Updated Hex Reference (by Matt Weist) [See Image]


Q: Any suggestions how to remember the tile actions without the reference chart.
A: While there is no official response to this outside having a good memory, Matt Weist has created this template for printing stickers on a Cricut to adhere to the tiles [See Image]


Q: Any info from the creator regarding the "scarcity of resource tokens" issue that backers have been commenting on?
A: This shouldn't be an issue, the most common note that people are mentioning are 2 things...

1) people are using the tokens as their main resources (roll then take whats on the dice in tokens) these tokens were meant for using to represent SPELLS that have been used to supplement the resource pool

2) People holding onto the resources after their turn ends. This is not how resources are used. Once your turn ends, your resource pool empties completely and all tiles/dice are returned to their respective locations.

Kickstarter Stuff

Fanfic Social Stretch Goals

Gameplay Terminology