In my last blog post I went over some of the lessons I had made during my first couple of months playing Gem Blenders. And as I have continued to play, my knowledge about the game and its intricacies have continued to grow.
A Lesson in Consistency: Why Not All Blends Are Equally Blendable Read More »
This month, I’m focusing on a different side of creating a TCG – the formation of a business entity. It’s not the sexiest topic, but it can be as necessary as incredible gameplay and design!
Let’s Get Down to Business: Incorporation Read More »
I joined the community in December 2019. With that I can still proudly recall the first match I ever played online. In this match I beat the lead designer Steve at his own game!
A Brief History of the Gem Blenders Meta Read More »
What’s up guys?! I’m back at it again with another blog post to bestow my philosophy upon the masses. Today we’re looking at an experimental new format some people in the community have been testing called “drafting.” It’s based off the popular trading card game Magic the Gathering’s draft, where each player opens a booster
A Winner’s Guide to Gem Blenders Drafting Read More »
In my first two months playing Gem Blenders, I have learned a lot beyond just the core rules. Much of this has been through trial and error or by being observant of what my opponents have done well. You may already have picked up on some or even all of these lessons that I will
4 Lessons from My First Two Months of Blending Gems Read More »
Welcome to what I hope to be the first of many Gem Blenders yearly updates. It’s been a little over a year since we received our first shipment of cards and it’s crazy to consider all that has happened since then. As we continue to persevere through the effects of COVID-19, we’re excited to continue
The Future of Gem Blenders: Here We Come, 2022! Read More »
The strongest connection between our world and Gemlandia can be found right on the Gem Blenders Discord server, through the “bot” affectionately known as QWERTY. Although our access to QWERTY’s functionality has yet to reach its full potential, it’s easiest to think of QWERTY as your one-stop shop to understanding Gemlandia. Here’s a breakdown of
Have you met QWERTY? Read More »
At first glance, it may seem that every blend in Gem Blenders is a random selection from the 9 basic gem types. However, if you take a closer look, there is actually a method to the madness. In this post, I will explore some of the background lore that forms the basis of blending in
The Four Schools of Blending Read More »
Hi, and welcome to another installment of The Gemlandian! With an emphasis on multi-gem decks and an abundance of hero and blend effects, there are countless card interactions you can use to strengthen your strategy in Gem Blenders. In this post, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite combinations of cards that I’ve used to
4 Clever Combos to Diversify Your Gameplay Read More »
Greetings from Belgium, and good morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on where you are! Today I will dive a little deeper into how to choose what gems you should add to your deck. Since we’re talking about gems here, it’s worth noting that the wrong number or type of gem in your deck can easily
How to Maximize Your Gem Efficiency Read More »