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Title: The Royal Wilds Deck - Live on Kickstarter!
Post by: robinsonwood on January 05, 2018, 08:52:59 PM

Hi all!

I'd like to introduce you to The Royal Wilds Playing Card Deck:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4589/27706531399_a58178af85_c.jpg)

I drew this deck the old fashioned way, with ink on paper. It's my personal interpretation of the suit symbols—playing off of the idea of four kingdoms in a hierarchy, with each suit representing a different socio-economic class, philosophy, and natural element. For example, the Spades prize intellectual growth above all else. As the ruling class they govern with their highly-developed thinking, but also ultimately with the sword. Their element is Air, which presides above the other elements, and favors flying animals, especially the eagle—the king of birds.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4600/38632023135_e619a88bf1_b.jpg)

Each Suit has its own story, and its own strengths and weaknesses. To see more, check out my Kickstarter page (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/273464514/the-royal-wilds-playing-card-deck).

Thanks for checking out my work, everybody! Have a great weekend!

-Robinson

Title: Re: The Royal Wilds Deck - Live on Kickstarter!
Post by: Don Boyer on January 06, 2018, 06:53:03 AM

Welcome, Robinson!

I have to say that your deck isn't my personal choice, but having said that, I recognize that it's really well done, highly thought-out and a worthwhile deck to see out there.  My biggest wish would have been that you made it in color - your images practically scream out for a full-color treatment.  You may also hear a few people wishing you'd done a two-way design for the back (many collectors and players prefer them and they tend to sell better), but I recognize that you were looking for something to fit with your theme and your back design does that well.