SUD Definitions
Welcome to the SUD definitions page! Here, we describe what 4X means for us, as well as the key attributes in which we believe all Smash Up cards can be categorized under. Check them out below!
We have redefined what the the 4X system means for Smash Up:
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Contains attributes that advance a player by increasing hand size, minion power, or setting up plays to help them stay relevant on a base.
Exploit
Contains attributes that enable a player to gain additional VP or improve the efficiency of cards.
Explore
Contains attributes that allow a player to gain tactical advantages via card insights or movement of cards that are in play.
Exterminate
Contains attributes that limit opposing players' advancement and/or advantages.
Utilizing SUD we can further break down all cards to be classified using the below set of attributes, all of which fall under one of the 4X categories above.
Copy
Exploit
Abilities that replicate any card attribute such as values, names, identities, or abilties.
Draw
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Abilities that transition cards from Deck to Hand.
Give
Exploit
Abilities that remove cards from the active player’s card pool and adds them to another player’s card pool.
Play
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Abilities that allow extra cards to enter Play.
Tailor
Exploit
Abilities that alter base values, base abilities, or what bases are in play.
Destroy
Exterminate
Abilities that transition cards out of Play using the “Destroy” keyword.
Earn
Exploit
Abilities that increase a player’s VP total.
Move
Explore
Abilities that relocate cards using the “Move” or “Transfer” keywords.
Recover
Exploit
Abilities that transition cards from Discard to Play, Hand, or Deck.
Take
Exterminate
Abilities that remove cards from another player’s card pool and adds them to the active player’s card pool.
Disable
Exterminate
Abilities that negate other non-base abilities OR impose restrictions on gameplay mechanics.
Empower
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Abilities that increase power values.
Nothing
Abilities that do not produce an Effect.
Return
Exterminate
Abilities that transition cards from Play to Hand or Deck OR transition cards from Hand to Deck.
View
Explore
Abilities that allow a player to see cards in another player's card pool or in a deck.
Discard
Exterminate
Abilities that transition non-base cards to Discard from Play, Hand, or Deck.
Find
Explore
Abilities that search decks for cards.
Order
Explore
Abilities that control the arrangement of cards in decks.
Secure
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Abilities that prevent cards from transitioning OR abate undesirable Effects.
Weaken
Exterminate
Abilities that decrease power values.
