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I'm deleting this post, as plans have changed a bit. I'll soon let you know.

Thanks!

Very nice!

There's no way this should be Bicycle branded. It would completely ruin your current design aesthetic on the Tuck front!

Just a heads-up, I think you and Paul are using a similar background pattern (http://encarded.com/deco/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;).
It's funny how similar patterns could work nicely with 2 very different themed decks!

thanks, Randy

Thanks Randy,

I agree about bicycle, that was exactly my concern. Arches are totally opposed to Japanese aesthetics.

The pattern I use is a very typical traditional Japanese pattern. Many patterns can be found almost identical throughout history in very different cultures.

L.

Ooh, will there be samurai or samurai armor?

Very cool. I like how the back design looks very free flowing, feels 'open' compared to some of the tight intricate back designs...refreshing

Soliloquy wrote:Ooh, will there be samurai or samurai armor?

Yes, there will definitely be samurai soldiers. But not only.

haha geishas for queens ? not exactly very 'queen-like' though

Japanese history and literature has plenty of queens, princesses, aristocratic ladies, and yes, courtesans and geishas. (Which were not the same thing.)

Lotrek, for the jacks you might be interested in some examples of Japanese banners:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_c ... udal_Japan" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Soliloquy wrote:Japanese history and literature has plenty of queens, princesses, aristocratic ladies, and yes, courtesans and geishas. (Which were not the same thing.)

Haha well of course i knew that, im asian XD. On a separate note, the spade pip (as seen on the Jack) looks absolutely awesome

Soliloquy wrote:Lotrek, for the jacks you might be interested in some examples of Japanese banners:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_c ... udal_Japan" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thank you Soliloquy, I have many books about Japanese art but I didn't have that. It will help. I already have some ideas

volantangel wrote:

Soliloquy wrote:Japanese history and literature has plenty of queens, princesses, aristocratic ladies, and yes, courtesans and geishas. (Which were not the same thing.)

Haha well of course i knew that, im asian XD. On a separate note, the spade pip (as seen on the Jack) looks absolutely awesome

That comment coming from an Asian is really valuable! Thanks.

Ninja JOKERS!

I am curious... but now I can't see anything about this deck.