How a broken algorithm almost killed a game | KeyForge

The most unique game of them all, KeyForge revolutionized the TCG space when it was first released by introducing a near-infinite number of unique decks for players to enjoy. The brainchild of heralded designer Richard Garfield, the game was poised for success...but with great potential comes great risk. Let's explore the problems faced by KeyForge then, and ask if the game can still survive today. All music is by Vince Kaichan. Purchase his music here: https://vincekaichan.bandcamp.com Interested in TCGs, from Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering to independent games? Want to learn more about the process of how a TCG is made and why they succeed or fail? Go ahead and subscribe! 0:00 Intro 1:55 Richard Garfield who? 3:54 KeyForge's beginnings 5:59 Deck names 8:11 KeyForge's success 10:34 KeyForge's problems 15:06 Rescue and crowdfunding 18:04 Hope for the future YouTube Channels showcased: KeyForge Public Radio: https://youtu.be/PvP1UmJOBZQ?si=a5wxOYsXAkvFsh6Z Call of Discovery: https://youtu.be/dcfwpRoNjIU?si=81kAHGhGz25sI6yY Shut Up & Sit Down: https://youtu.be/rRYst-Roqsg?si=T9Yn1P_547SnCwHo Watch It Played: https://youtu.be/yUJTn35nCMA?si=ZnhW70Fq6jrI7v-V Game Boy Geek: https://youtu.be/IQ9uUR0hfb0?si=UrNsU3cmcKGDrAw6 Ghost Galaxy: https://youtu.be/FzR2lTm05Cc?si=cE4ZuFHTFqG0XD9j The Magic Historian: https://youtu.be/XoS5r7i5oKg?si=t9zu09i4g10q8-uT Roll For Crit: https://youtu.be/auxNPPj5zxM?si=weqNC-4aV0g1Rd4X Raptor Games and More: https://youtu.be/teOjUznBExI?si=NNsNHfGAP799h1wk blvdblake: https://youtu.be/eWMjNYbQ_0o?si=kmtDXQJV5qLE6d-B Archons Corner: https://youtu.be/OnHm1ImDU28?si=8wNLdmI0LPA_Dutg Mathnut02: https://youtu.be/WfPNZnQCkzg?si=kBuAwtYamwH1y7RX