Dive into the captivating world of Altered! Centuries ago, a cataclysm called the Confluence merged our reality with the world of stories and dreams, reshaping Earth. Beings from that world joined us, and we rebuilt civilization together. Now, with peace, it's time to explore the altered world. Six Factions have chosen heroes for expeditions beyond the gates, where the Tumult still mutates everything. We've crafted this trading - card game to fix the issues of the past 30 years. Our project is driven by optimism, kindness, sharing, and a love for modernity. A team of 30 enthusiasts in Paris, led by Régis Bonnessée, has worked for three years on this amazing game. Each of the six Factions is a powerful organization with its own hierarchy, expertise, and philosophy. They compete but know they need to collaborate for the Rediscovery Effort. Starter decks are the key to your adventure. Each deck has a unique play style, strengths, weaknesses, and strategies. Pick the deck that suits you, and set off with your Hero and Companion. A starter deck is balanced for a great experience against other starter decks and contains all the base materials for the game. This pack includes one of each starter deck (Axiom, Bravos, Lyra, Muna, Ordis, & Yzmir). Each Starter Deck has 40 playable cards (1 hero, 31 commons, 8 rares), 6 token cards, 5 adventure cards, 2 player aid cards, 1 foiler card, 1 new player card, 15 markers, 1 paper playmat, and 1 rulebook.
To start playing, first take out the rulebook from your Starter Deck and read through it. It'll explain all the basic rules of the game. Then, pick your favorite starter deck based on the play style you like. Shuffle the 40 playable cards in the deck well. Use the token cards, adventure cards, and player aid cards as described in the rules. The foiler card and new player card are there to add some fun and help you get started. Place the paper playmat in the middle as your playing area and use the markers as needed. When playing against other starter decks, remember that each deck has been balanced, so it's a fair fight. As for maintenance, keep your cards in a cool, dry place to prevent them from warping or getting damaged. Don't bend the cards or spill anything on them. If your paper playmat gets dirty, you can gently wipe it with a dry cloth. Enjoy your adventure in the world of Altered!