deckspecific

Deckspecific, also written deck-specific, is a term used to describe elements that are specific to a particular deck, rather than universal across decks. It is most commonly encountered in card gaming, where multiple decks or deck-building variants exist, but it also appears in contexts such as architecture and shipbuilding where “deck” refers to a physical platform.

In card games and deck-building formats, deck-specific components include cards that interact only with that deck, deck-specific rules, or synergies that apply exclusively to a given deck list. Designers may implement deck-specific balance patches or card text to preserve distinct deck archetypes. In digital implementations, deck-specific data, assets, or code may be loaded on the basis of the selected deck.

In physical contexts, deck-specific considerations cover materials, finishing, hardware, or safety features tailored to a particular outdoor living deck or a deck on a vessel. The term emphasizes that such choices are not universally applied to all decks within a project, but are chosen to fit the requirements of one deck.

Etymology: formed from the noun deck and the adjective specific; used in modern English to denote scope restricted to one deck. It is a relatively recent coinage and is not widely standardized.

Usage: The term is primarily found in informal or specialized discourse—gaming communities, design documents, or industry discussions. It is less common in formal standards or encyclopedic writing, where more precise terms like “deck-specific” or “per-deck” might be preferred.