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Originally Posted by Exo
I like the designs, however I am not sure they have the 'fascinating' style to them as the Guardians, Viper, Tigers, etc... have.
Also does anyone have an idea on a theme for the backs? Remember, they need to be symetrical! Don't worry about rough drafts being perfect. Thats why I am having a professional put all our ideas together to make one kickass design.
Keep up the awesome work guys!
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Originally Posted by Cornman
I really like the whole "going to hell" theme. I'm gonna stick with my suggestion of flames and souls flying around. Maybe a demon, too.
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Well, here is my idea, albeit long winded im sure.
Short and quick background on my name first off. USAnarchy... this could also be read as "Anarchy in the USA" Came up with it on 9/11... (please hold applause or scoffing at the timing. it just happened)
Well, this is something I started to work with right about the time the ghost and tiger decks hit the market. I have currently only had one name for it, but with the shadow master deck stealing some of my ideas (bound to happen) i now have another name for it.
- Anarchy Deck
- Apocalypse Deck
- Four Horsemen Deck
Granted, the idea is to instill some sort of mystic vibe or supernatural energy that is subliminally understood by your audience. The name of the deck is something that WILL be very important. If you like this theme and come up with a better name please post it in reference to this.
Now to get to the good stuff. Listed in bullets for ease of reading.
- Deck Color: Either some sort of Blackish Green like the reversed Masters Deck Ace that was shown, or a tarot card-Esq bone or ivory color. (On second thought, this faded tarot card look might be kinda nice and ominous)
- Joker - Picture of the Four Horsemen riding on horses toward you (kinda like shadow master joker design - old photo) (A good gaff would be either the name of a card being spelled out in the dust of the 4 horsemen, or on the ground they are about to trample)
- Deck Suit Colors - Like a 4 color poker deck (Red/Black/Green/Blue (or White depending on the actual deck color))
- White/Blue - Pestilence - Diamonds
- Red - War - Hearts
- Black - Famine - Clubs
- Green - Death - Spades
- These colors will all make more sense when you read about the 4 Horsemen shortly (see bottom)
- Afterthought - Pale colors maybe?
- Paint Cards - These would be based upon the 4 Horsemen (More Depth will be delved into when you read about the horsemen (See bottom)
- Kings - The 4 Horsemen
- Queens - Wifes of the 4 Horsemen (Should we call them the 4 Horsewomen of the Apocalypse?)
- Jacks - Some demented offspring of the Horsemen and Women
- Number Cards - These should be the same as normal cards, but with the updated colors
- Aces - Why have just a specialized Ace of Spades Design? Why not tailor a larger Center Pip on each Ace with a montage or pay homage to the Horseman of that Suit? This would stand out from any other deck. It could be as simple as showing the 4 symbols of the Horsemen to a intricate horse and man integrated design.
- Pestilence Symbol - A Bow with NO arrows and a Crown
- War Symbol - A Sword
- Famine - Scales
- Death - Skull
- Card Backs - This is the most important part of the card by far. This will be the make or break factor of web talk and community talk. Sure, having some killer gaff for this will be crucial as well, but the backs will define the cards. On this, I have 2 premises.
- If using the Tarot-Esq card style, then colors on the back would really be possible.
- If using the Blackish-green color then a really intricate design will be needed.
While i feel that #2 should be a factor in both, the idea is what should the design be, or be based on. Here are some factors or directions it could go- 4 Symbols of the Horsemen using some sort of celtic knot type of weave or style of backing.
- Play off of the Generic Bike backs using a Horseman on a Horse instead of the angels on bikes (Death with Scythe? War with Sword? Famine with Scales? <-- i like the scales idea)
- The small angels could be replaced with either all 4 horsemen or use death for each one (think grim reaper with scythe)
- abstain from witchcraft or any symbols that are generally frowned upon. Got to keep the deck family friendly to a point.
- Create a mirrored depiction of Armageddon. Should include the 4 Horsemen in battle.
This concludes my ideas for the deck design. I do have gaff Ideas that I am working on and will post im sure sometime tomorrow (today? what time is it?)
I Hope you like! PM me with any ideas, elaborations, why you like/dislike, or just post them here for all to read
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Four Horsemen Background Info for Creative Thinking and General Knowledge
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Pestilence - Rides a White horse which represents Victory; Pure Warfare. Carries a bow with no arrows which symbolizes a non-violent rise to power, wears a crown. - Some people incorrectly name this horseman as the Antichrist, when in reality its more likely to be Jesus Christ
War - Rides a Red horse which represents blood spilled on the battlefield. Carries a sword.
Famine - Rides a Black horse which represents Desolation. Carries scales. The bible quotes "a quart of wheat for a day's wages" when referring to famine.
Death - Rides a Pale (Pale Green) horse which represents the paleness of skin in death; decay. Death is followed by Hades (and/or the army of hades)