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Title: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Labyrinth on October 31, 2012, 01:02:42 AM
hi

I just make a new post about the White Lions B series design secret that I found
write down both in English n Chinese
and come with some different information  :P

http://labyrinthhsieh.blogspot.tw/2012/10/the-white-lions-hidden-secrets-b.html (http://labyrinthhsieh.blogspot.tw/2012/10/the-white-lions-hidden-secrets-b.html)

hope you enjoy :D
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Siegismyname on October 31, 2012, 04:44:36 AM
I have been waiting for this review for a while now. Thanks for the review. Especially the UV part. The difference in the marking system for the 7 and Q is also something which I didn't figure out. U mentioned in the review that your friend opened the purple lions? May we have a glimpse of it. Some pictures would be gladly appreciated.
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Labyrinth on October 31, 2012, 07:46:58 AM
I have been waiting for this review for a while now. Thanks for the review. Especially the UV part. The difference in the marking system for the 7 and Q is also something which I didn't figure out. U mentioned in the review that your friend opened the purple lions? May we have a glimpse of it. Some pictures would be gladly appreciated.

sorry late for post
bcuz I have heavy schoolwork   :mindf-ck:


yes
my friend River opened a DB signature "Rainbow deck" from AIP bottle set

but...
it's looks deep purple not rainbow

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318066_424402180923630_1836881308_n.jpg)

so now I also curious about is the UV deck from variety box   8)


Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: twiscold on October 31, 2012, 08:14:09 AM
the marking is ingenious, to differentiate the overlapping marks you need to read the stripes.
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Siegismyname on October 31, 2012, 08:19:31 AM
the marking is ingenious, to differentiate the overlapping marks you need to read the stripes.
care to elaborate? or you can PM me :)
I have been waiting for this review for a while now. Thanks for the review. Especially the UV part. The difference in the marking system for the 7 and Q is also something which I didn't figure out. U mentioned in the review that your friend opened the purple lions? May we have a glimpse of it. Some pictures would be gladly appreciated.

sorry late for post
bcuz I have heavy schoolwork   :mindf-ck:


yes
my friend River opened a DB signature "Rainbow deck" from AIP bottle set

but...
it's looks deep purple not rainbow

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318066_424402180923630_1836881308_n.jpg)

so now I also curious about is the UV deck from variety box   8)



The UV would most probably be the exact same as the blue ones. But who knows? That's just a guess. Seeing the Rainbow ones make my regret of getting them lesser. But it is still a nice deck though.
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Joker and the Thief on October 31, 2012, 08:44:40 AM
Great review. Could a mod please relocate this thread into the deck review section. It is essentially a review. Thanks.
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: twiscold on October 31, 2012, 09:21:55 AM
i dont want to say too much because a friend of mine show me the exact printed instruction which was given to him by blaine himself. but basically tilt the card alittle or see it by a angle you can see there is a line that is thicker than the rest. by that you can tell if the card is a high number or low number. This allow you to read the marking even across the room. i still cant fully read it myself but just play around with it, the marking is truly one of a kind 
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: twiscold on October 31, 2012, 09:23:10 AM
i mean 2 lines the ace is the only card with one thicker line, hope this helps you
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Don Boyer on October 31, 2012, 10:35:32 AM
Great review. Could a mod please relocate this thread into the deck review section. It is essentially a review. Thanks.


Actually, it isn't.  It's a discussion of the deck's features, as opposed to someone's opinions on its handling/performance, quality, design, etc. - it's objective rather than subjective.  If it was the marking system alone, I'd move it to the Magic board, but as it stands, it's fine here.


I have been waiting for this review for a while now. Thanks for the review. Especially the UV part. The difference in the marking system for the 7 and Q is also something which I didn't figure out. U mentioned in the review that your friend opened the purple lions? May we have a glimpse of it. Some pictures would be gladly appreciated.

sorry late for post
bcuz I have heavy schoolwork   :mindf-ck:


yes
my friend River opened a DB signature "Rainbow deck" from AIP bottle set

but...
it's looks deep purple not rainbow

so now I also curious about is the UV deck from variety box   8)





I've seen the uncut sheet of the "rainbow" deck - the shade of purple varies.  There was one on David's desk when I met him at his office back in January.  USPC allowed David to run the blue ones, then transition in mid-run from blue ink to red for the deck backs.  The "in-between" cards are the "rainbow" decks, nearly every one a slightly different shade blending from blue to red.


The blue UV deck is nearly identical in appearance to the ordinary Series A blue packs, but it is also labeled as a "rainbow" deck on the bottom of the box.  I've never looked at mine under a UV light (I don't own one), but I'm assuming that it's closer to the UV500 paper Ellusionist used.
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Labyrinth on October 31, 2012, 12:02:21 PM

Actually, it isn't.  It's a discussion of the deck's features, as opposed to someone's opinions on its handling/performance, quality, design, etc. - it's objective rather than subjective.  If it was the marking system alone, I'd move it to the Magic board, but as it stands, it's fine here.


I've seen the uncut sheet of the "rainbow" deck - the shade of purple varies.  There was one on David's desk when I met him at his office back in January.  USPC allowed David to run the blue ones, then transition in mid-run from blue ink to red for the deck backs.  The "in-between" cards are the "rainbow" decks, nearly every one a slightly different shade blending from blue to red.


The blue UV deck is nearly identical in appearance to the ordinary Series A blue packs, but it is also labeled as a "rainbow" deck on the bottom of the box.  I've never looked at mine under a UV light (I don't own one), but I'm assuming that it's closer to the UV500 paper Ellusionist used.

yap
there is why I post here not for review section :)

I also think this marking system is hard to use...
and no one knows why David design it  :mindf-ck:

btw
maybe DB will release some rainbow deck this Xmas
that I might have chance to get one more  ???
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Labyrinth on October 31, 2012, 12:05:42 PM
i dont want to say too much because a friend of mine show me the exact printed instruction which was given to him by blaine himself. but basically tilt the card alittle or see it by a angle you can see there is a line that is thicker than the rest. by that you can tell if the card is a high number or low number. This allow you to read the marking even across the room. i still cant fully read it myself but just play around with it, the marking is truly one of a kind

wow
hope see the printed instruction  :D
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Joker and the Thief on October 31, 2012, 05:46:13 PM

Actually, it isn't.  It's a discussion of the deck's features, as opposed to someone's opinions on its handling/performance, quality, design, etc. - it's objective rather than subjective.  If it was the marking system alone, I'd move it to the Magic board, but as it stands, it's fine here.


I've seen the uncut sheet of the "rainbow" deck - the shade of purple varies.  There was one on David's desk when I met him at his office back in January.  USPC allowed David to run the blue ones, then transition in mid-run from blue ink to red for the deck backs.  The "in-between" cards are the "rainbow" decks, nearly every one a slightly different shade blending from blue to red.


The blue UV deck is nearly identical in appearance to the ordinary Series A blue packs, but it is also labeled as a "rainbow" deck on the bottom of the box.  I've never looked at mine under a UV light (I don't own one), but I'm assuming that it's closer to the UV500 paper Ellusionist used.

yap
there is why I post here not for review section :)

I also think this marking system is hard to use...
and no one knows why David design it  :mindf-ck:

btw
maybe DB will release some rainbow deck this Xmas
that I might have chance to get one more  ???

Ok then if you say so... You supplied some great intel, Labyrinth.
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Siegismyname on October 31, 2012, 11:12:24 PM
i dont want to say too much because a friend of mine show me the exact printed instruction which was given to him by blaine himself. but basically tilt the card alittle or see it by a angle you can see there is a line that is thicker than the rest. by that you can tell if the card is a high number or low number. This allow you to read the marking even across the room. i still cant fully read it myself but just play around with it, the marking is truly one of a kind
still cant find this line :(

But I found the 7, Q difference Labyrinth mentioned. :)
Title: Re: the White Lions - Hidden Secrets B
Post by: Don Boyer on October 31, 2012, 11:22:33 PM

I also think this marking system is hard to use...
and no one knows why David design it  :mindf-ck:

btw
maybe DB will release some rainbow deck this Xmas
that I might have chance to get one more  ???


The "why" is simple - it's a marked deck!  But it's not very obviously marked - it would be very difficult to spot, even with a riffle test.


I wouldn't hold your breath on the Series A purple "rainbow" decks.  Only about 700 were made, of which some were given out with the AIP bottles for the red deck.  In fact, that's been the only place to get them to date, other than from David himself.  How many of those were there - I think 250?