What is Triple Triad: Tournament of the Elements?

Triple Triad: Tournament of the Elements is a side project I started on August 9th, 2021 in RPG Maker MV that primarily revolves around the Triple Triad card game from Final Fantasy VIII.

The game features a ludicrous total of 360 cards. In comparison, Final Fantasy VIII only had 110 cards. I believe that this total of 360 cards even surpasses Final Fantasy XIV by a few dozen! Here is the first test game that I recorded, which features cards from several different Final Fantasy titles:

I've vaguely mentioned that there's more than just "playing cards", even though it will be the main focus of the game. There is going to be a story, maps to wander around on, and a bit more. Basically, the game will revolve around characters from all dimensions being summoned by a playful god of fun and revelry named Dionysos in order to take part in the Tournament of the Elements, and extensive Triple Triad tournament that will see the winner be declared the Triple Triad King (or Queen). 

Upon being summoned, the player (who chooses their male or female character), gets to present themselves as a hopeful competitor to five different teams taking part in the tournament. They are Team Gabbiani, Team Highwind, Team Bunansa, Team Manderville, Team Nabaat.

Team Bunansa is headed by Balthier.
Team Gabbiani is headed by Setzer Gabbiani.
Team Highwind is headed by Cid Highwind.
Team Manderville is headed by Julyan Manderville.
Team Nabaat is headed by Jihl Nabaat.

Players will "interview" with their chosen team, which decides the game's system/window skin and starting cards. The player is then warped to their teams respective HQ on the tournament grounds where they will be able to accept missions for gil (which is used to buy card booster packs), interact with team members, and have beginner level games with team coaches. You'll also be able to view your trophies in your team's HQ.

In the tournament's hub map, players will be able to enter the respective tournaments which are Earth, Fire, Ice, Lightning, Water, and Wind. The objective is to beat each tournament, making friends and rivals along the way, until all six have been beaten. At this point, the final tournament is unlocked where you get to go up against Dionysos himself at the end to earn your respective title of King/Queen of Triple Triad.

Worth mentioning, there will be NO battles and NO menu! Pressing escape will bring up a small menu with these choices:

- Card Gallery
- Team HQ
- Save/Load
- Exit Game

There are a few more things I'm going to do that I hope will make this a fun little side project. I'm not really making this for any reason other than to have fun, and I hope that anyone who tries the finished project has fun as well.