At Coping with Cardboard (CwC), we focus on making the Universus Trading Card Game accessible, exciting, and affordable for everyone, from brand-new players to seasoned veterans. Whether you're preparing for your first pre-release or looking to win at locals, we provide clear guides, practical deck techs, and helpful event prep tips.
Led by passionate players, our goal is to help you get the most fun and value out of every card. Join us as we open packs, build creative decks, and enjoy every part of the game together.
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Featured Article
Respect the Meta.
Don’t Surrender to It.
As Worlds approaches, the pull of the meta gets stronger and the pressure to play the “best deck in the room” becomes louder. This article reflects on recent observations, personal tournament experiences, and the impact of experience, familiarity, and investment in deck choice. Respect the meta, understand what is strong, but do not surrender to it. In UniVersus, the best deck is often not the one topping results, but the one you know, trust, and have truly put the reps into.
Featured Video
Universus Kahoot
Ep. 1 : IS THIS CARD REAL???
Welcome to our first ever UniversusCCG themed Kahoot! Paul decided to mess with chat a bit and see if they could guess whether the Universus card presented was a real card from the game's history, something he completely made up, or.... something.... almost correct ;).
Join in the fun and chaos as we try to figure out: IS IT REAL? OR IS IT FAKE?
Guest Cope
An Analysis of Guilty Gear
Our Guest Writing series is back with a Guest Cope from Brett Hilmann, making his debut on Coping with Cardboard!
Brett takes a deep dive into the fully spoiled Guilty Gear: Strive set and breaks down how each character interacts with the new Tension mechanic. His analysis highlights the standout performers, the problem spots, and why Bridget’s wild infinite and the overall design of Tension make this set exciting but imperfect. It is an honest look at power, cohesion, and how this release may shape the early metagame.
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