PTCGO Players Plead for Revamp

Pokemon TCG Pocket's Community Showcase: A Visual Critique

Negative feedback regarding the visual presentation of the Community Showcase feature in Pokemon TCG Pocket has surfaced among players. While appreciated as a feature, many find the display of cards alongside sleeves aesthetically unappealing due to excessive empty space.

Pokemon TCG Pocket faithfully recreates the physical Pokemon Trading Card Game experience on mobile, offering pack openings, collection building, and player battles. The game boasts a comprehensive feature set, including a public showcase for players' card collections.

However, the Community Showcase's visual execution is generating considerable discontent. A Reddit thread highlights players' dissatisfaction with the small card icons displayed alongside sleeves, instead of being presented within the sleeves themselves. This has led to accusations of developers cutting corners, though alternative explanations suggesting a design choice to encourage closer inspection have also been offered.

Community Calls for Showcase Improvements

The Community Showcase in Pokemon TCG Pocket allows players to exhibit their cards with various themed sleeves, earning in-game tokens based on received "likes." The current presentation, however, featuring small card icons, is widely considered underwhelming by the community.

While no immediate updates to the Showcase are planned, future updates will introduce virtual card trading, expanding the game's social aspects. This suggests a focus on enhancing social interaction rather than addressing the current visual concerns regarding the Community Showcase.