Documentation

Creating Content

Guide to creating new cards, packs, and expanding your trading card collection

Modern folder structure and configuration system for creating custom card content.

🎨 Create a Card

Add entries in Config.Cards. The key must match your inventory item name exactly.

Required Fields

  • • name - Card name (matches inventory item)
  • • description - Card description text
  • • image - Card image filename (in ui/i/ folder)
  • • rarity - Card rarity (Normal, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, Holo, OriginalArt)
  • • brand - Card brand (must match booster pack brand)
  • • CardPositions - Position in binder (1-100)

Optional Fields

  • • style - Card style (Normal, OriginalArt, etc.)
  • • effectType - Visual effect (Common_Uncommon, VStar, Rainbow_Rare, etc.)
  • • stats - Card stats (level, hp, attack, defense - MAX 999)
  • • colors - Card colors (color1, color2, etc.)

Available Effect Types

Choose from 11 available effect types:

Common Effects

  • • Common_Uncommon
  • • Holofoil_Rare
  • • Cosmos_Holofoil
  • • Radiant_Holofoil

Special Effects

  • • VMax
  • • VStar
  • • Trainer_Holo
  • • Rainbow_Rare

Premium Effects

  • • Secret_Rare
  • • Trainer_Gallery
  • • Shiny_Vault

Available Brands

Your brand must match your booster pack branding:

JG Brands

  • • jg_warlords
  • • jg_shin_genesis
  • • jg_void_ether
  • • jg_sands_of_eternity

Other Brands

  • • ammunation_elite
  • • full_throttle
  • • ls_legends
  • • ls_landmark

Example Card Configuration

Config.Cards = {
  ['card_grizzlethorn'] = {
    name = 'grizzlethorn',
    description = 'Thorned brute from bristled wilds',
    image = 'card_grizzlethorn.webp',   -- Place in ui/i/
    rarity = 'Normal',
    brand = 'jg_warlords',             -- Must match pack brand
    CardPositions = 1,                -- Position in binder
    effectType = 'Common_Uncommon',       -- Visual effect type
    stats = { level = 50, hp = 150, attack = 100, defense = 80 }, -- MAX 999
    colors = { color1 = '#a1d8f0', color2 = '#8ab6d6' } -- UI colors
  }
}

🎨 Create Booster Packs (New Rarity Per Pack System)

Pack Types

  • • Regular Packs: jg_[brand]_pack - Normal/Uncommon only
  • • Mythic Packs: jg_[brand]_pack_mythic - Up to Rare/Epic
  • • Legendary Packs: jg_[brand]_pack_legendary - All rarities possible

Individual Pack Configuration

Each pack type has its own rarity distribution rules:

{ 
  item = 'jg_warlords_pack', 
  enabled = true, 
  brand = 'jg_warlords',
  rarityRules = {  -- Custom rules for this specific pack
    Normal    = { max = 6, chance = 12, packGate = false },
    Uncommon  = { max = 3, chance = 5, packGate = false },
    Rare      = { max = 1, chance = 0.02, packGate = true },   -- 1 in 5000
    Epic      = { max = 1, chance = 0.02, packGate = true },   -- 1 in 5000
    Legendary = { max = 1, chance = 0.0167, packGate = true }, -- 1 in 6000
    Holo      = { max = 1, chance = 0.0167, packGate = true }, -- 1 in 6000
    OriginalArt = { max = 1, chance = 0.0143, packGate = true } -- 1 in 7000
  },
  images = { 
    top = 'jg_warlords_pack_top.png',
    bottom = 'jg_warlords_pack_open.png' 
  }
}

📦 Create Booster Boxes

Booster boxes contain multiple packs and provide bulk value.

Booster Box Configuration

Config.BoosterBoxes = {
  -- Each box contains 6 packs of the specified type
  { 
    item = 'jg_warlords_booster_box',                     -- Box item name
    image = 'jg_warlords_trading_cards_booster_box.webp',    -- Box image
    packItem = 'jg_warlords_pack',                        -- Pack item inside
    packimage = 'jg_warlords_trading_cards_pack.webp'       -- Pack image for display
  },
  { 
    item = 'jg_warlords_booster_box_mythic',              -- Mythic box
    image = 'jg_warlords_trading_cards_booster_box_mythic.webp',
    packItem = 'jg_warlords_pack_mythic',
    packimage = 'jg_warlords_trading_cards_pack_mythic.webp'
  },
  { 
    item = 'jg_warlords_booster_box_legendary',           -- Legendary box
    image = 'jg_warlords_trading_cards_booster_box_legendary.webp',
    packItem = 'jg_warlords_pack_legendary',
    packimage = 'jg_warlords_trading_cards_pack_legendary.webp'
  }
}

Box Features

  • • 24 Total Boxes: 8 brands × 3 pack types each
  • • Automatic Contents: Each box contains 6 packs
  • • Visual Display: Shows pack type and quantity
  • • Brand Consistent: Box branding matches pack branding
  • • Economy Value: Bulk pricing vs individual packs

📚 Binder System

Binder Features

  • • Brand-Specific Collections: Each binder holds one brand only
  • • 18 Available Themes: Dark, Colorful, and Special themes
  • • Duplicate Prevention: Config.BindersDuplicatesCheck
  • • Collection Tracking: Config.BindersChecklistEnabled
  • • Auto-Positioning: Config.BindersAutoPosition
  • • Brand Enforcement: Config.BindersEnforceBrand

Binder Configuration

Config.Binders = {
  { 
    item = 'jg_warlords_book',           -- Binder item name
    themebook = 'Dark',               -- Visual theme
    brand = 'jg_warlords',            -- Brand restriction
  },
  { 
    item = 'jg_shin_genesis_book',       
    themebook = 'Neon_Cyan',          
    brand = 'jg_shin_genesis',       
  },
  { 
    item = 'jg_void_ether_book',         
    themebook = 'Forest_Green',         
    brand = 'jg_void_ether',       
  }
  -- ... 8 total binders for all brands
}

-- Global binder settings
Config.BindersDuplicatesCheck = true      -- Prevent duplicate cards
Config.BindersChecklistEnabled = true     -- Show collection progress
Config.BindersEnforceBrand = true         -- Single brand enforcement
Config.BindersAutoPosition = true         -- Auto-slot positioning

Available Themes (18 Total)

Dark Themes

  • • Dark, Dark_Blue, Midnight_Purple
  • • Steel_Grey, Crimson_Black

Colorful Themes

  • • Vibrant, Vibrant_Pink, Neon_Cyan
  • • Sunset_Orange, Forest_Green, Ocean_Teal

Special Themes

  • • Light, Gold_Black, Azure_Black
  • • Sandstone, Glacier_Blue, Plum_Rose, Emerald_Stone

🏆 CVG Grading System (Card Vault Grading)

CVG Grading Features

  • • CVG-Style Grading: Numeric scores + professional labels
  • • Protective Cases: Layered images with case_pack, case_label, case_texture
  • • Value Multipliers: Grade affects sell price and collectibility
  • • Time-Based System: Higher rarity = longer grading wait time
  • • Fee Structure: Pricing varies by rarity (Normal: 500, OriginalArt: 9000)
  • • Alternative Use: empty_grading_case item works standalone when shop disabled

Grading Case Configuration

Config.GradingCase = {
  case_pack = 'jim_g_trading_cards_grading_pack.webp',      -- Main case image
  case_label = 'jim_g_trading_cards_grading_pack_label.webp', -- Grade label overlay
  case_texture = 'jim_g_trading_cards_grading_pack_t.webp'   -- Texture overlay
}

CVG Grading Process

  1. 1. Submit raw card + grading fee to CVG grading shop
  2. 2. Wait for grading period (6-15 seconds based on rarity)
  3. 3. Receive graded card in protective CVG case
  4. 4. CVG grade affects value multiplier and collectibility

CVG Grading Benefits

  • • Increased Value: Higher sell prices based on CVG grade
  • • Protection: Cards protected from condition degradation
  • • Visual Prestige: Professional CVG graded case appearance
  • • Unique Serial: Each graded card gets unique tracking number

🌐 Online Card Creator

Use the JIM-G Card Creator built into this website for live card creation with:

  • • Live preview of card effects and styling
  • • Local cache saving for work‑in‑progress
  • • Exportable configs ready for servers
  • • Effect testing (holo and visual effects)
  • • Color coordination tools
  • • Metadata validation to ensure completeness

Creator Features

  • • Drag‑and‑drop image upload
  • • Real‑time rarity color preview
  • • Effect type testing (Holo, VStar, Rainbow, etc.)
  • • Brand organization and management
  • • Export directly to config format

Post‑Creation Steps

  1. 1. Create card in online editor
  2. 2. Export configuration
  3. 3. Add to Config.Cards in server configcards
  4. 4. Upload card image to ui/i/ folder
  5. 5. Add corresponding pack entries
  6. 6. Test in‑game