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macstrat wrote:

TwoPiece wrote:People call me The Animal Whisperer because even little random bastard squirrels love me.

Oh crap...

TwoPiece wrote:

macstrat wrote:

TwoPiece wrote:People call me The Animal Whisperer because even little random bastard squirrels love me.

Oh crap...

You're a woman?

RichK wrote:

TwoPiece wrote:

macstrat wrote:

TwoPiece wrote:People call me The Animal Whisperer because even little random bastard squirrels love me.

Oh crap...

You're a woman?

Hey, if David Spade's character from The Emperor's New Groove can be a Disney princess, so can 2pc.

RichK wrote:

TwoPiece wrote:

macstrat wrote:

TwoPiece wrote:People call me The Animal Whisperer because even little random bastard squirrels love me.

Oh crap...

You're a woman?

Lol no. The comparison to Snow White is emasculating, though.

TwoPiece wrote:I love a well-behaved dog that doesn't jump all over me and lick me without my permission...

Wow, you treat animals the same way as you do with people around here.

People/artist need to have your permission to release a deck here biased solely on your perception if it's good or not in your eyes. Wow, it carries over in your personal life too..

Whew, luck Lotrek makes decks for everyone to enjoy!!

Cardians wrote:

TwoPiece wrote:I love a well-behaved dog that doesn't jump all over me and lick me without my permission...

Wow, you treat animals the same way as you do with people around here.

People/artist need to have your permission to release a deck here biased solely on your perception if it's good or not in your eyes. Wow, it carries over in your personal life too..

Whew, luck Lotrek makes decks for everyone to enjoy!!

Someone escaped the asylum...

Exactly. There are meds that can help.

TwoPiece wrote:

Cardians wrote:

TwoPiece wrote:I love a well-behaved dog that doesn't jump all over me and lick me without my permission...

Wow, you treat animals the same way as you do with people around here.

People/artist need to have your permission to release a deck here biased solely on your perception if it's good or not in your eyes. Wow, it carries over in your personal life too..

Whew, luck Lotrek makes decks for everyone to enjoy!!

Someone escaped the asylum...

Fetus, since you know so much about the wards, I thought this deck would be fitting for you, minus the cats of course.

Hi, kids!

Just a friendly reminder: please don't resort to name calling.

Fight nice, now!

I don't know what your issue or issues are with TwoPiece, but you are way off base and you are the one that seems to have some beef with him.

You made the statement "People/artist need to have your permission to release a deck here biased solely on your perception if it's good or not in your eyes. Wow, it carries over in your personal life too.. "

TwoPiece neither asked nor demanded that people need to have his permission to release a deck. If you read this thread, which Lotrek started, he (Lotrek) stated "In an effort to talk TwoPiece into buying one of my decks, we're releasing "SILK" this January. More details coming soon".

So we are clear, TwoPiece wasn't asking or demanding that Lotrek do ANYTHING. This conversation started with Lotrek trying to interest someone I think Lotrek considers a friend in a new deck to which all we know is the word "Silk". The rest has basically been friendly banter until you decided to rather rudely enter the discussion. TwoPiece hasn't said anything to you here that warrants you coming at him like you have. So, excuse me for being confused by your initial comments here, but it seems to me you have not read this thread and only read parts of it and chose to interpret them way out of context of this thread.

TwoPiece wrote:I still own some Venexiana Gold and Golden Oath decks.

I got turned off by Arabesque due to the 2nd Edition deck. I still may pick a couple of those up at some point. They're really, really nice.

Damask sucks, though, IMO. Much disappoint.

The blue Damask is where it's at, it's gorgeous, makes me think it should have been blue all along, not even sure I'll hang onto the red one unless I hit it big and try in vain to acquire a complete Lotrek collection. Surprised you're holding onto the Golden oath considering it's so similar to Damask. It's interesting for it's technical significance, but probably my least favourite of all Lotrek's decks. Sanctus and Arabesque are my top two, Arabesque being an undeniable masterpiece of which I've never seen the like. Oh what I would do for a silver.

I really think Lotrek could do a big cat deck justice, in a completely dignified way. Using the same printing/ink as the Arabesque to give it that enamel look like it's taken right off an ancient screen or wall, oh boy. Sign me up to the list waiting for a cat deck!

Apart from enjoying the fervent conversation that aroused from just one logo, let me make this clear:

The statement "in an effort to talk TwoPiece into buying" was obviously a joke. I like jokes and sometimes they can be misunderstood. I've been working on this deck for a long time.

Besides, trying to talk TwoPiece into anything is hopeless. That's why he likes cats.

Bradius wrote:I don't know what your issue or issues are with TwoPiece, but you are way off base and you are the one that seems to have some beef with him.

You made the statement "People/artist need to have your permission to release a deck here biased solely on your perception if it's good or not in your eyes. Wow, it carries over in your personal life too.. "

TwoPiece neither asked nor demanded that people need to have his permission to release a deck. If you read this thread, which Lotrek started, he (Lotrek) stated "In an effort to talk TwoPiece into buying one of my decks, we're releasing "SILK" this January. More details coming soon".

So we are clear, TwoPiece wasn't asking or demanding that Lotrek do ANYTHING. This conversation started with Lotrek trying to interest someone I think Lotrek considers a friend in a new deck to which all we know is the word "Silk". The rest has basically been friendly banter until you decided to rather rudely enter the discussion. TwoPiece hasn't said anything to you here that warrants you coming at him like you have. So, excuse me for being confused by your initial comments here, but it seems to me you have not read this thread and only read parts of it and chose to interpret them way out of context of this thread.

As always - a valuable contributor to UC. You know me so well.

Adonael wrote:

TwoPiece wrote:I still own some Venexiana Gold and Golden Oath decks.

I got turned off by Arabesque due to the 2nd Edition deck. I still may pick a couple of those up at some point. They're really, really nice.

Damask sucks, though, IMO. Much disappoint.

The blue Damask is where it's at, it's gorgeous, makes me think it should have been blue all along, not even sure I'll hang onto the red one unless I hit it big and try in vain to acquire a complete Lotrek collection. Surprised you're holding onto the Golden oath considering it's so similar to Damask. It's interesting for it's technical significance, but probably my least favourite of all Lotrek's decks. Sanctus and Arabesque are my top two, Arabesque being an undeniable masterpiece of which I've never seen the like. Oh what I would do for a silver.

I really think Lotrek could do a big cat deck justice, in a completely dignified way. Using the same printing/ink as the Arabesque to give it that enamel look like it's taken right off an ancient screen or wall, oh boy. Sign me up to the list waiting for a cat deck!

Golden Oath and Damask are certainly similar - taking a "standard" design and using manufacturing to set them apart from truly standard decks. I just love some Golden Oath. To each their own!

Lotrek wrote:Apart from enjoying the fervent conversation that aroused from just one logo, let me make this clear:

The statement "in an effort to talk TwoPiece into buying" was obviously a joke. I like jokes and sometimes they can be misunderstood. I've been working on this deck for a long time.

Besides, trying to talk TwoPiece into anything is hopeless. That's why he likes cats.

This is obvious and really shouldn't need pointing out or any explanation.

What are you trying to say!? Only hopeless people like cats!? How dare you...

TwoPiece wrote:What are you trying to say!? Only hopeless people like cats!? How dare you...

now that you mention it, it's kinda true though...

Cats are the only thing in this world that gives me wholehearted & unequivocal hope as their adorableness dulls the constant pain of existence and gives me, as pathetic as it is, a reason to live...

I thought the silk deck referred to Lotrek's secret silk underwear

I'm hoping (guessing?) that it's a reference to the Silk Road. If that is the case, I'd go further and guess it's a reference to the old route between east and west rather than a reference to the old dark web.

I'm a huge fan of Islamic art, so Lotrek's recent exploration of that space have been doubly enjoyed. I also have some beautiful Chinese themed decks which are among my favourites, so some well-executed melding of Mediterranean, Islamic and Oriental would be beyond-automatic for me.

We'll see soon enough, I suppose!

PipChick wrote:

TwoPiece wrote:What are you trying to say!? Only hopeless people like cats!? How dare you...

now that you mention it, it's kinda true though...

Cats are the only thing in this world that gives me wholehearted & unequivocal hope as their adorableness dulls the constant pain of existence and gives me, as pathetic as it is, a reason to live...

What? Those creatures will just as fast to scratch you and enjoy your suffering while being adorable about it. You do know that cats rub themselves on you only because that's how they mark their territory? Nothing to do whatsoever with adoration, just plain possessiveness. "You're mine and don't you forget it!" Don't forget they are only a few generations removed from the big cats in the jungle. (No, my being allergic to cats have nothing to do anything) You don't own cats. Cats own you.

Dogs will give you unconditional love and are always happy to see you, no matter what. They are always in the mood for belly rubs. If they bite or hurt you, at least they will show they are sorry, not like cats. You'll never hear of guard cats, watch cats, rescue cats, Cat police and military units, that's for sure!

Still, cats are cleaner and easier to keep in an apt than dogs, that is certain.

Eric Lee wrote:What? Those creatures will just as fast to scratch you and enjoy your suffering while being adorable about it. You do know that cats rub themselves on you only because that's how they mark their territory? Nothing to do whatsoever with adoration, just plain possessiveness. "You're mine and don't you forget it!" Don't forget they are only a few generations removed from the big cats in the jungle. (No, my being allergic to cats have nothing to do anything) You don't own cats. Cats own you.

Dogs will give you unconditional love and are always happy to see you, no matter what. They are always in the mood for belly rubs. If they bite or hurt you, at least they will show they are sorry, not like cats. You'll never hear of guard cats, watch cats, rescue cats, Cat police and military units, that's for sure!

Still, cats are cleaner and easier to keep in an apt than dogs, that is certain.

THIS. I do all of this. Everything you just described is me. I am a cat.

Scratch eyes out and enjoys suffering caused by it ✔
Adorable ✔✔✔
rubs myself on people because I like them / to mark my territory ✔✔
possessive - "you're mine and don't you forget it!" ✔
only a few generations removed from an animal ✔
owned by cats ✔
bites & shows no remorse ✔
cleaner than a dog ✔

me:



But unlike a domesticated house cat, I'm more like a feral stray that'll follow you home... and as soon as you feed me once, you'll never be able to get rid of me... I'm also lazy af, enjoy sleeping all day, and generally hate being around people (=^･ｪ･^=) meow

PipChick wrote:

Eric Lee wrote:What? Those creatures will just as fast to scratch you and enjoy your suffering while being adorable about it. You do know that cats rub themselves on you only because that's how they mark their territory? Nothing to do whatsoever with adoration, just plain possessiveness. "You're mine and don't you forget it!" Don't forget they are only a few generations removed from the big cats in the jungle. (No, my being allergic to cats have nothing to do anything) You don't own cats. Cats own you.

Dogs will give you unconditional love and are always happy to see you, no matter what. They are always in the mood for belly rubs. If they bite or hurt you, at least they will show they are sorry, not like cats. You'll never hear of guard cats, watch cats, rescue cats, Cat police and military units, that's for sure!

Still, cats are cleaner and easier to keep in an apt than dogs, that is certain.

THIS. I do all of this. Everything you just described is me. I am a cat.

Scratch eyes out and enjoys suffering caused by it ✔
Adorable ✔✔✔
rubs myself on people because I like them / to mark my territory ✔✔
possessive - "your mine and don't you forget it!" ✔
only a few generations removed from an animal ✔
owned by cats ✔
bites & shows no remorse ✔
cleaner than a dog ✔

I'm the only person I've ever known who isn't owned by his/her cat(s). My mom basically worships hers. My brother and sister-in-law are owned by theirs. My grandmothers both worship theirs.

I tell them to discipline those little m-f-ers but they don't listen. Grab them by the scruff! Bop them on the nose! Choke 'em! Taze 'em!

Mjölnir is actually a cat-dog. A well-behaved little creature that will eat literally anything, drinks beer/wine, obeys and is a best friend (to me - she doesn't give a single f^&* about other humans).

TwoPiece wrote:I'm the only person I've ever known who isn't owned by his/her cat(s). My mom basically worships hers. My brother and sister-in-law are owned by theirs. My grandmothers both worship theirs.

I tell them to discipline those little m-f-ers but they don't listen. Grab them by the scruff! Bop them on the nose! Choke 'em! Taze 'em!

Mjölnir is actually a cat-dog. A well-behaved little creature that will eat literally anything, drinks beer/wine, obeys and is a best friend (to me - she doesn't give a single f^&* about other humans).

Ah, that's because you're the Alpha cat. You know how to put them in their places. Either that or you're really a cat whisperer.

Amy, I have to wonder just where you go to get all those cool gifs and memes! Do you have them bookmarked?

Now, wasn't this thread about Lotrek's new silk thong underwear or something like that? (I cannot remove that image from my mind! )

"What happened to Aunt PipChick?"

macstrat wrote:"What happened to Aunt PipChick?"

I agree with Casual Pixels that this is likely an Oriental styled deck.

macstrat wrote:"What happened to Aunt PipChick?"

hey man, if I'm already dead, I have absolutely no problem with the cats eating my face (or any part of me for that matter) to survive - actually, I hope they do; then we will finally be one... lmao

also, if I was trapped with any one of y'all on a desert island and you inexplicably died, "Auntie PipChick" would absolutely, without even a second thought, eat you too to survive... just sayin' [MURRAY]

Eric Lee wrote:Amy, I have to wonder just where you go to get all those cool gifs and memes! Do you have them bookmarked?

well, for your information, I'm a millennial with very little people skills and an intense anxiety for the intricacies involved in maintaining basic human relations, so naturally, my language has evolved and adapted to various combinations of SMS, memes, gifs and emojis to be my primary form of expressed communication... I know no other way...

PipChick wrote:

Eric Lee wrote:Amy, I have to wonder just where you go to get all those cool gifs and memes! Do you have them bookmarked?

well, for your information, I'm a millennial with very little people skills and an intense anxiety for the intricacies involved in maintaining basic human relations, so naturally, my language has evolved and adapted to various combinations of SMS, memes, gifs and emojis to be my primary form of expressed communication... I know no other way...

I'm hoping (guessing?) that it's a reference to the Silk Road. If that is the case, I'd go further and guess it's a reference to the old route between east and west rather than a reference to the old dark web.

I'm a huge fan of Islamic art, so Lotrek's recent exploration of that space have been doubly enjoyed. I also have some beautiful Chinese themed decks which are among my favourites, so some well-executed melding of Mediterranean, Islamic and Oriental would be beyond-automatic for me.

Both the Ancient Silk Road and the more recent one did have everything to do with the Opium trade, though. Also, it would be incredibly thematic to do an opium-high inspired fusion of Islamic and far-eastern art styles.

badpete69 wrote:I thought the silk deck referred to Lotrek's secret silk underwear

[Picture excised for the general welfare. -M.]

I think what troubles me most about this is how well you've color-matched the blue Damask. Just how much time and effort did you dedicate to scouring Google image search results for just the right shade of blue banana hammock...?

ICantShuffle wrote:

I'm hoping (guessing?) that it's a reference to the Silk Road. If that is the case, I'd go further and guess it's a reference to the old route between east and west rather than a reference to the old dark web.

I'm a huge fan of Islamic art, so Lotrek's recent exploration of that space have been doubly enjoyed. I also have some beautiful Chinese themed decks which are among my favourites, so some well-executed melding of Mediterranean, Islamic and Oriental would be beyond-automatic for me.

Both the Ancient Silk Road and the more recent one did have everything to do with the Opium trade, though. Also, it would be incredibly thematic to do an opium-high inspired fusion of Islamic and far-eastern art styles.

Considering the last 2 themes were Arabesque and the other was Damask, it could go another way of silk pattern designs. I love how he did the Islamic art style and would jump at an Oriental style deck, but it does look like it'll be a Silk pattern style.
He mentioned it as much in the Damask Thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=12129&hilit=damask&start=400

" I so much loved this deck that I've been thinking of creating another DAMASK deck.

WHAT??? ANOTHER EDITION????

NO. A completely different deck, different back design, different courts (completely custom) different tuck. Only the name will be (almost) the same. Something like "DAMASK SILK" for example. There have been so many styles of damask fabrics through the centuries that I believe that at least one more version can exist."

and:

"This is just a thought for now and definitely will be done well after holidays. 100% custom courts are granted and it will not be a mystery deck this time. I've come up with an idea for executing these projects in the future that I believe you'll love. I'll post soon. Whatever "soon" means in my case! "