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Better start reigning in the spending guys.

Moresque teased on Instagram.
(Hope this is not an April Fools Joke )

Is that Moresque as in more of my money escapes to Greece?

My wallet groans. I have Eye of the Ocean to deal with soon.

Did you think Lotrek's prices were... Grotesk?

Well, get ready for them to get MORE grotesque!

Moresque. Your wallet doesn't stand a chance.


Side effects may include Empty Wallet Syndrome (EWS), financial despair, improved taste in playing card design and general snobbishness towards non-owners of Lotrek decks. This is not intended as a complaint or sleight towards Lotrek, I enjoy his products and understand the rationale behind his pricing. Ask your doctor/interior decorator/financial advisor to see if Moresque is right for you!

MagikFingerz wrote: ↑Thu Mar 25, 2021 5:04 pm Your wallet doesn't stand a chance

No more real statement about deck collecting than this lol

I do love when Lotrek gets cheeky with his posts. No way this is real, but I would totally pick one up if it were

BaconWise wrote: ↑Thu Mar 25, 2021 5:55 pm I do love when Lotrek gets cheeky with his posts. No way this is real, but I would totally pick one up if it were

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Frickin Bacon with the best edit game

Nuff said...

Pfft! Another boring standard deck from Lotrek.....

Will patreon members get early access?

bdawg923 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:51 pm Will patreon members get early access?

Or even any behind-the-scenes pictures or information not posted for the public on Instagram? I thought that was kind of the main point of being a Patron aside from the decks.

Bradius wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:22 pm Pfft! Another boring standard deck from Lotrek.....

Blatant Arabesque rip-off, too. Shame on Lotrék .

veil wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:42 pm

bdawg923 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:51 pm Will patreon members get early access?

Or even any behind-the-scenes pictures or information not posted for the public on Instagram? I thought that was kind of the main point of being a Patron aside from the decks.

Not quite.

Lotrek wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:31 am ... Patreon isn't a way to get decks through monthly installments -although you can see it like this.
Primarily it's a contribution to help the making of exquisite stuff that needs a lot of time in planning, researching and designing. In return, you're getting exclusive stuff but what really counts is that you will see decks that without your help would be very difficult -or impossible- to bring into life. That said, if you feel that $25 or $45 per month is too much, you can just select the $5 tier which is really nothing but if we collect many nothings they become something and this is equally appreciated!

Furthermore Lotrék mentioned multiple times that he isn't very fond on sharing wip and or behind the scenes.

Harvonsgard wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:22 pm

veil wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:42 pm
Or even any behind-the-scenes pictures or information not posted for the public on Instagram? I thought that was kind of the main point of being a Patron aside from the decks.

Not quite.

Lotrek wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:31 am ... Patreon isn't a way to get decks through monthly installments -although you can see it like this.
Primarily it's a contribution to help the making of exquisite stuff that needs a lot of time in planning, researching and designing. In return, you're getting exclusive stuff but what really counts is that you will see decks that without your help would be very difficult -or impossible- to bring into life. That said, if you feel that $25 or $45 per month is too much, you can just select the $5 tier which is really nothing but if we collect many nothings they become something and this is equally appreciated!

Furthermore Lotrék mentioned multiple times that he isn't very fond on sharing wip and or behind the scenes.

Not not quite. He suggested that there wouldn't be a lot of content, not that there wouldn't be any, and he has, in fact, shared some behind-the-scenes content already for other projects. I don't think it's totally unreasonable to hope for a bit of content every couple of months, even a first glance at something that's going to be posted on Instagram in any case. Sharing it with Patrons first wouldn't require much extra effort.

Nietzsche wrote:Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man.

I didn't say there won't be any but for me it was pretty clear what to expect from Lotrék and his patreon before I joined .
What's a first glance anyways but yet another illusion of exclusivity? A stroke for the ego to be something special?
But maybe that's just how I look at it .

Dostoevsky wrote:To live without hope is to cease to live.

Unique content would, of course, be better, but a first glance at something destined to be public would at least be throwing us a bone. Not to mention, that's all the basic "Patron" tier gets. Even if it's just about getting the decks, some mention of a Patron pre-sale for a big new project might also be nice.

Bhudda Shakyamuni wrote:Suffering arises when we want things to be other than how they are. Where there is hope, there is fear and where there is fear there is hope. They are like two sides of the same coin. When we feel uneasy, we get restless, we want to change something about ourselves or others, we hope things could be another way. Having no hope can be the start of a radical form of acceptance.

And a personal favorite of mine whilst being an awesome song, too:

Max Cavalera wrote:No Hope = No Fear

Unique content is the special deck(s) I get. Mileage of course may vary, but everything else is not of interest for me and I rather have my artist focusing on the pursuit of his art/craft than being disrupted by pleasing unnecessary needs. That's what I would define is the spirit of being a patr(e)on.

Putting unnecessary quotes aside since I could find plenty more on the other side as well, I see that Lotrek has posted an update with the very things I was suggesting, so I guess that settles that.

I am looking forward to these. I was not collecting when Arabesque came out so I am sure I will over-compensate with these!

Will there be a foiled version? Metallic ink rarely fixes the itch, haha.

Harvonsgard wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:01 pm Will there be a foiled version?

Would that be a surprise?

Just to let others know, the deck is now available on Lotrek's website for sale.

His Patreon members get a bit of a discount right now.

Someone had to make it...

The cards are made from actual gold?

Dear Lotrek is toying with you. There's a Patreon presale this week: Patrons get a 99.1% discount. Actual price €32 shipped (so I bought 2)

portcullis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:29 am Dear Lotrek is toying with you. There's a Patreon presale this week: Patrons get a 99.1% discount. Actual price €32 shipped (so I bought 2)

Well I guess playing cards are usually under the Toys and Games category anyway.

After Patrons had their lunch, Moresque players edition will be available to the public next week.

Hey Lotrek,

Can you give us an idea of the price for the player's edition?

Also, Will the Player's and Patreon editions be shipped together if both are purchased?

The price will be similar to the Patrons edition and yes, the decks will be shipped together.

Lotrek wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 10:12 am The price will be similar to the Patrons edition and yes, the decks will be shipped together.

Good to know, Thanks

I'm a bit confused now

Lotrek wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 10:02 am After Patrons had their lunch, Moresque players edition will be available to the public next week.

Sounds to me as this is the same version offered to Patreons but now also available to the public.

Lotrek wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 10:12 am The price will be similar to the Patrons edition and yes, the decks will be shipped together.

Seems this is a different version ?