Culminus Immortalis by Nicolai Aarøe

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[Evilgamer]

I dunno about this, monochrome cards with no foil/metallic inks(?) made by MPC.

Not asking for a huge investment but....I dunno.

[vasta41]

I'd be in if it weren't for the spot cards. Not my cup of tea. But I will sit on this for now.

[bdawg923]

Can't spell Nicolai without AI?? Sorry I can't unsee it after that post

[Adamthinks]

Can't spell Nicolai without AI?? Sorry I can't unsee it after that post

This is a lightly reworked version of a deck done 6 years ago. I don't think there's any AI here. Plus, there's a couple pics of the artwork at various stages in the campaign.

[bdawg923]

Can't spell Nicolai without AI?? Sorry I can't unsee it after that post

This is a lightly reworked version of a deck done 6 years ago. I don't think there's any AI here. Plus, there's a couple pics of the artwork at various stages in the campaign.

Reworked with ai apps? What is "thematic augmentation" that sounds very ai-ish

[Adamthinks]

Can't spell Nicolai without AI?? Sorry I can't unsee it after that post

This is a lightly reworked version of a deck done 6 years ago. I don't think there's any AI here. Plus, there's a couple pics of the artwork at various stages in the campaign.

Reworked with ai apps? What is "thematic augmentation" that sounds very ai-ish

Not sure what they mean by thematic augmentation, but I compared it to the previous campaign, and the main artwork is practically the same.

[Disenchanted_11]

The coins are more expensive than the cards, and are more interesting accordingly.

[kevork]

Reworked with ai apps? What is "thematic augmentation" that sounds very ai-ish

Was that written in the campaign? I can't seem to find it. Edit: I see it now. I'm not sure it indicates AI from the language alone.

I am currently backing the project but because I am iffy about it, will likely drop. I just went back to look at it and three of the "unique, cosmic runes" used to represent the court cards are letters from the Armenian alphabet. Pretty cool.
Թ, Ծ, Ֆ

[Honeybee]

I like the Courts and one of the backs but the spot cards make it a definite no for me

[PaulF]

Can't spell Nicolai without AI?? Sorry I can't unsee it after that post

This is a lightly reworked version of a deck done 6 years ago. I don't think there's any AI here. Plus, there's a couple pics of the artwork at various stages in the campaign.

Reworked with ai apps? What is "thematic augmentation" that sounds very ai-ish

Why don't we give Nicolai a break. He said he didn't use AI on the campaign in question. Didn't someone here on UC give it to an AI expert who did not see anything wrong?"

He has extensive experience and has produced so many great cards in the past.

His resume:

"I am a scandinavian based art director with 16 years of experience in the creative industry, happily married, and a passionate cards and coins connoisseur. A seasoned player in the field.

I am a contemporary artist and have a bachelor's degree in graphic design.
For the last two decades I have worked full time as an concept artist and creative lead for various video games, magazines, movies and tv.

Over the last 20 years I have studied art, culture and design globally, while working as an illustrator, photo editor, designer, software programmer, photographer and painter.

I've backed more than 100 projects myself, which gives me important insight and experience, not only as a creator, but also as a backer.

I pursue professionally what I love to do as a hobby and like to experiment with new ways of expressing my love for art and concepts with different techniques and approaches."

[bdawg923]

I found the evidence in that post compelling. He's welcome to use AI or not use it, the issue is if he is using AI, he's not honest about it.

[redux]

I'd like to see something other than demons/witches/orks from him.

[Harvonsgard]

Maybe circus themed? Oh, wait...

[laitostarr777]

Maybe circus themed? Oh, wait...

That’s the other partner, Marianne Larsen XD

I'd like to see something other than demons/witches/orks from him.

Agreed! After House of the Seven Gables, all I see is him twice going back to his old decks and remastered them. Sure, remastered editions are great for those who recently discover Nicolai, but for seasoned ones - the repetitive of themes can be boring

[Adamthinks]

Maybe circus themed? Oh, wait...

That’s the other partner, Marianne Larsen XD

I'd like to see something other than demons/witches/orks from him.

Agreed! After House of the Seven Gables, all I see is him twice going back to his old decks and remastered them. Sure, remastered editions are great for those who recently discover Nicolai, but for seasoned ones - the repetitive of themes can be boring

Well, the main added difference for me on the remastered editions is that they're using MPC for printing. So the cards will actually handle well.

[laitostarr777]

Well, the main added difference for me on the remastered editions is that they're using MPC for printing. So the cards will actually handle well.

Well said!!! Because he printed his remastered editions with MPC Beta Finish, finally get to fan his works flawlessly (although be careful, the cards are REALLY slippery - one time I attempted to fan, and the deck exploded on my hand)