Local Deck

A fan of colourful Local Deck tarot cards in an ornate gold frame

Overview

Local cards add personal stakes to the debate: relationships, secrets, rumors, reputations, or other details close to the parties involved. These cards often create sympathy or shame, introduce doubts, or imply biases.

Picking a Card

The game deals five random cards from this deck every match.

  • You can choose to play a card on your turn.
  • The judge responds and the card enters the debate record.
  • Once used, the local deck is sealed for the rest of the match.

Dialogue

Learn how to present arguments, answer the judge, and challenge your opponent through dialogue.

Global Deck

Learn how Global Deck cards add broad rhetorical and moral considerations to a debate.

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OverviewPicking a Card