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by NIAVLYSYUG
Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:46 pm
Forum: Custom Deck Drafting Board
Topic: My first experience of card creation.
Replies: 1
Views: 213

Re: My first experience of card creation.

My project is pending approval by Kickstarter… they will respond to me on January 7th. If accepted, the launch will begin on January 15th for a duration of 60 days. This project represents a year and a half of research and learning. One step at a time… The unitedcardists site has been a great source...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:05 am
Forum: Custom Deck Drafting Board
Topic: My first experience of card creation.
Replies: 1
Views: 213

My first experience of card creation.

I created a deck of 78 cards intended for French tarot players, whose theme is inspired by the popular imagination of the medieval era. I hope to convince amateurs in France to participate in this project and also to attract the clientele of card players among young people interested in the medieval...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Fri Dec 13, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Is it time to stop selling to the EU? (GPSR regulation)
Replies: 19
Views: 1262

Re: Is it time to stop selling to the EU? (GPSR regulation)

ChatGPT and other similar sevices have proven to be incredibly wrong with information, so quoting it in a forum is rather useless. If the comment I shared doesn't seem interesting to you... it's okay... we are in a country where people can have a free opinion and can express it without denigrating ...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Fri Dec 13, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Is it time to stop selling to the EU? (GPSR regulation)
Replies: 19
Views: 1262

Re: Is it time to stop selling to the EU? (GPSR regulation)

No offense but I stopped reading as soon as you said "I asked ChatGPT" there is no way I would trust crappy generative AI to give an accurate answer on something like this. That's ok, i'm not offended... :lol: Information can come from several sources... new regulations are not always cle...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Is it time to stop selling to the EU? (GPSR regulation)
Replies: 19
Views: 1262

Re: Is it time to stop selling to the EU? (GPSR regulation)

Here are the questions I asked CHATGPT about the GPSR directive... Question 1: Will rewards offered to European backers (EX: residing in France) during a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign be affected by the GPSR directive (coming into force on December 13, 2024) when the products are shipped to Fran...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Tue Dec 10, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Custom Deck Drafting Board
Topic: The Devil's project
Replies: 33
Views: 1859

Re: The Devil's project

I'm afraid the Devil genre does not seem to be me :evil: No problem, dude! Not everyone can vibe with our deck like we do, and that's cool—nothing's flawless. We're just passionate about making something that reflects our ideas and name. Plus, we've got more deck designs in the works, so hopefully ...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: Custom Deck Drafting Board
Topic: The Devil's project
Replies: 33
Views: 1859

Re: The Devil's project

I really like your design for the back of the box. The colors and shading are perfect for the theme!
by NIAVLYSYUG
Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Custom Deck Drafting Board
Topic: Tragedy of Macbeth Playing Cards - Design Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 433405

Re: Update - Where I've Been

Hey everyone, It's been a while since I've been active here, so I wanted to get in touch and let you know what's been happening. After finishing my studies at my university, I had a lot of work that I was doing, which unfortunately left me with little time or resources to focus on the Tragedy of Ma...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Tue Nov 12, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Custom Deck Drafting Board
Topic: Tragedy of Macbeth Playing Cards - Design Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 433405

Re: Tragedy of Macbeth Playing Cards - Design Thread

A very promising graphic. We understand that it is a long process especially if advanced studies are done in parallel. Good luck, I like what you draw.
by NIAVLYSYUG
Thu Nov 07, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: OATH'S PATREON -details
Replies: 2682
Views: 2473448

Re: OATH'S PATREON -details

Lotrek's playing cards are so beautiful... he is truly unique... so classy!
by NIAVLYSYUG
Sun Sep 29, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: OATH'S PATREON -details
Replies: 2682
Views: 2473448

Re: OATH'S PATREON -details

This is exactly the kind of deck I'm looking for... A medieval inspired deck in the style of ancient icons with a neat presentation including gilded edges. Yes, the price is higher than games from other well-known creators... but that unique touch from Lotrek... IT'S ART PERIOD! I've placed my order...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Wed Sep 04, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Artificial intelligence cannot draw: Detecting text-to-image GenAI imagery in a Kickstarter playing card project
Replies: 20
Views: 1587

Re: Artificial intelligence cannot draw: Detecting text-to-image GenAI imagery in a Kickstarter playing card project

Knowing whether a work was generated by artificial intelligence is a somewhat useless debate, this debate a storm in a teacup. If I like a graphic work, I buy it... Artificial intelligence used for the creation of graphic images is a blessing, because it is accessible to everyone and allows us to pu...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Fri Aug 30, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: OATH'S PATREON -details
Replies: 2682
Views: 2473448

Re: OATH'S PATREON -details

My reality is much more mundane and chaotic. Note though that Redemption VIII is the only deck out on my desk now. https://unitedcardists.com/download/file.php?id=38405 5 Damask units, several Fable... and Silk... etc... Ho la la ! I'm in shock... You have the eyes to make good selection of decks.
by NIAVLYSYUG
Sat Aug 24, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Exposing Kickstarter AI con artists
Replies: 40
Views: 6404

Re: Exposing Kickstarter AI con artists

For me, graphic design is a language like writing and calligraphy that allows the expression of a thought, an emotion. Artificial intelligence used for the creation of graphic images is a blessing, because it is accessible to everyone and allows us to put into images scenarios, images that inhabit e...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Sat Aug 24, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Custom Deck Drafting Board
Topic: German black cardstock vs the white... any advantage or inconvenient?
Replies: 0
Views: 1617

German black cardstock vs the white... any advantage or inconvenient?

Hello everyone, I am about to request the creation of a prototype of a "French Tarot" card game with WJPC, not for divination but for the game itself. Note: French Tarot is played by hundreds of thousands of players in France and has its national tournament where nearly 5000 players partic...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Personal (member) BUY / SELL / TRADE / EBAY / ISO / CoOp
Topic: [BUY/TRADE] Lotrek Sacred Icons
Replies: 3
Views: 1612

Re: [BUY/TRADE] Lotrek Sacred Icons

kevork wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:16 pm Lol, I responded to your two private messages but I'll respond here too. I have one available for sale.
Do you still have one for sale?

Best regards,

Niavlys Yug
by NIAVLYSYUG
Tue Aug 06, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: OATH'S PATREON -details
Replies: 2682
Views: 2473448

Re: OATH'S PATREON -details

You are right... My English text was a translation from my mother tongue which is French... so sometimes the meaning might not be appropriate...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Tue Aug 06, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: OATH'S PATREON -details
Replies: 2682
Views: 2473448

Re: OATH'S PATREON -details

Hi, What does the term "patron" actually mean when you give a fixed amount of money each month to card game creators? Dictionary definition of "patron" term: A person who financially helps, out of love of the arts, an artist, a filmmaker, an academic, a research organization, etc...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Stockholm17 Anthology by Lorenzo Gaggiotti
Replies: 80
Views: 8849

Re: Stockholm17 Anthology by Lorenzo Gaggiotti

I received my soft cover anthology... Fast delivery and very well packaged... and for the book... Ho la la ! This is an impressive information document on his works for 10 years. Lorenzo was very generous with information... it is almost an encyclopedia on the whole process of creation and preparati...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: The Groundskeeper by Wyrmwood (Produced by the Gentleman Wake, ill. Dan Greta)
Replies: 503
Views: 174166

Re: The Groundskeeper by Wyrmwood (Produced by the Gentleman Wake, ill. Dan Greta)

I'm interested to buy a Green Groundskeeper! Because I missed the possibility to buy one when it was promoted...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Mon Jul 08, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Scarlet Fox Deck of Intrigue Playing Cards by Dys Graphics
Replies: 5
Views: 458

Re: Scarlet Fox Deck of Intrigue Playing Cards by Dys Graphics

This is a perfect example showing a lack of rigor in the presentation. The project header displays incorrect symbols for a card game... The use of artificial intelligence is poorly exploited here. This is a poorly put together project.
by NIAVLYSYUG
Thu May 30, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Ankh Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards
Replies: 100
Views: 14212

Re: Ankh Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards

AI doesn’t just have an ingredient problem - it’s like having a parrot for a chef. It can sound convincing and it looks pretty, but its still got a bird brain and ain’t no ratatouille. I've heard parrots that have a beautiful song, and I've heard chefs that can't sing properly! In the near future, ...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Thu May 30, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Gothica by The Other Self
Replies: 31
Views: 8118

Re: Gothica by The Other Self

That's why it's called The Other Self I guess. The community never asked for disclaimers for photoshop or other digital programs being used for art but now, after the next generation of programs emerges, a part of the community is so hard pressed to go on a witch hunt. I get that the AI issue is a ...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Thu May 30, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Ankh Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards
Replies: 100
Views: 14212

Re: Ankh Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards

For a detailed expose of AI-generated artwork in a custom deck of cards, see this detailed analysis on Nicolae Aaroe's "Gothica" deck: Gothica by The Other Self Generative AI in playing cards ft. Nicolai Aarøe - visual analysis It's by someone with expertise in graphic design and AI art, ...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Wed May 29, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Ankh Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards
Replies: 100
Views: 14212

Re: Ankh Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards

Hi BaconWise You say "With AI, the creator manipulates an established image that is aggregated from countless references available on the web." I partly understand your comment but I disagree that the use of AI is devoid of creativity... Understand that it is not only with AI that creator...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Wed May 29, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Ankh Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards
Replies: 100
Views: 14212

Re: Ankh Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards

I understand if some people are now becoming techno paranoid - like hearing some victims getting scammed by people who claimed they are creative creators, but revealed to be using AI. Im 100% believe ARK never uses AI on anything they worked on. This might sound like I am “fanboying” ARK, but I am ...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Fri May 17, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Egypt Mythology by FC Designs
Replies: 34
Views: 2598

Re: Egypt Mythology by FC Designs

Hi, Several have exploited the theme, not all of them had the graphic quality that we can observe here. I really like the tuck box, but these are the cards that really satisfy me... For example, the Jack of Hearts is magnificent with its two vertical stripes and its sand-colored center. I like this ...
by NIAVLYSYUG
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Ankh Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards
Replies: 100
Views: 14212

Re: Egyptian by ARK Playing Cards

I will buy one for sure... So much talent here! It's ART!
by NIAVLYSYUG
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: The Goldsmith by Kevin Cantrell (Cantrell A Priori 001) with TGW
Replies: 337
Views: 100403

Re: The Goldsmith by Kevin Cantrell (Cantrell A Priori 001) with TGW

TheGentlemanWake wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:21 am Production is paid for. Artwork is approved.
Yes... the ARTWORK is absolutely APPROVED! What a beautiful design! I'm so excited to receive these decks when finish.
This is the kind of design that makes me want to buy without hesitation!

Thank's
by NIAVLYSYUG
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Pied Piper by Wondercraft (ill. Russell Gray)
Replies: 70
Views: 12168

Re: Pied Piper by Wondercraft (ill. Russell Gray)

I will buy one for sure. This is a beautiful card design... made by a very talented graphic designer!