Resources
Version: 3.2 | Last Updated: October 28, 2025
🔋 Resource Core Sizes
Small
0
2
2-4
1
Medium
1-3
2-4
3-5
1-2
Large
2-5
3-6
4-8
1-3
Massive
4-8
5-10
7-12
2-4
Why Ranges Matter: Each Resource core rolls within these ranges during generation, creating variety even within the same size category. Notice the overlap between tiers - a god-roll Medium core (4 RPT, 2 Links, 5 HP) can compete with a low-roll Large core (3 RPT, 1 Link, 4 HP). This creates meaningful chase mechanics where quality matters as much as size.
Example Rolls:
Medium (god roll): Cost 1, 4 RPT, 5 HP, 2 Links - incredible value
Medium (low roll): Cost 3, 2 RPT, 3 HP, 1 Link - still playable
Large (god roll): Cost 2, 6 RPT, 8 HP, 3 Links - premium core
Large (low roll): Cost 5, 3 RPT, 4 HP, 1 Link - expensive but reliable
Massive (god roll): Cost 4, 10 RPT, 12 HP, 4 Links - game-winning
Massive (low roll): Cost 8, 5 RPT, 7 HP, 2 Links - slow but powerful
Key Rules:
Maximum 2 Resource cards deployed per turn
Resources pool globally by type
All Resource cores are immobile (cannot move)
Generate resources during Resolution Phase
RPT = Resources Per Turn (how much the core generates each turn)
🌈 Resource Types
StarCore uses five distinct resource types that power different aspects of gameplay:
⚡ Energy - Powers technology, weapons systems, and high-speed units. The most versatile resource type, commonly used across all factions. Energy cores are typically efficient and reliable.
⚙️ Matter - Fuels construction, armor, and physical mass. Essential for defensive structures and heavy units. Matter-focused decks excel at durability and territorial control.
📡 Signal - Drives control systems, data networks, and precision effects. Signal enables complex interactions, card draw, and tactical manipulation. Critical for combo-oriented strategies.
💚 Life - Supports biological units, healing, and regeneration effects. Life resources enable sustain strategies and recursive gameplay patterns. Less common but powerful in specialized decks.
⭐ Omni - The universal wildcard resource that can substitute for ANY other resource type. Extremely rare (Epic+ rarity only) and highly flexible. Most decks run 0-2 Omni cores maximum due to scarcity and high cost.
Strategic Note: Most competitive decks focus on 1-2 primary resource types with occasional Omni cores for flexibility. Mixing too many resource types dilutes your economy and makes early-game deployment inconsistent.
📊 Typical Deck Composition
Resource Count: 12-14 cards (20-23% of 60-card deck)
Recommended Distribution:
4-6 Small cores (early game foundation)
4-5 Medium cores (mid-game scaling)
2-3 Large cores (late-game power)
0-1 Massive cores (optional finisher)
Resource Type Focus:
Mono-type: 12-14 cores of single type (most consistent)
Dual-type: 6-8 primary + 4-6 secondary (balanced)
Multi-type: Requires Omni cores (advanced strategy)
"Build your economy. Defend your cores. Dominate the grid."
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