Contest: Deck of Many things (ends Aug 27th)

[Crothian]

Hey Guys. I've always been a fan of the Deck of Many things but have really only had the prop they placed in Dragon Magazine to use. I have zero talent for this type of thing myself so I hope making it a contest and making this fun for everyone will help get a few different options for the Deck of Many things.

The Contest: Post a version of a Deck of Many Things card. If you want to do more then one, or the whole deck that would be impressive. Each card can be entered once, but if you want to do multiple versions of the same card, that is fine to. I figure the contest will be opened to at least after Gen Con. It can be longer depending on the results we get.

Prizes (USA only): First Place is going to recieve a few gaming books. I have a bit of things left over from the ENnies the past couple of years so depending on what they like I'm going to fill a priority mail flat rate box with books.

If we get enough entries I will also mail out a book to second and third place but also just USA people only becasue of shipping costs.

The winner will be selected either by me, or what I would perfer is to do a vote through EN World. It will depend on how this all goes.

The bottom line though is the Deck of Many Things is just fun, and I think it would be cool to have some different visual cersions of it for people to use.

If you are interested and think this is a cool idea, please post that. If it's not a good idea, tell me why so I can make it one. I've not done a contest like this for a while.

 

[Crothian]

Hmm....not exactly therr response I was looking for.

 

[pogre]

Crothian,

Is there a list of cards online that artists can look at?

Have patience. Sometimes things in the art & miniatures forum take a while to get rolling. I'll post one and when folks see it they will say, "That's pretty bad - I can do better." Hopefully that will get the ice broken.

BTW - It occurs to me I have forgotten about mailing you that book. I'll remedy that this week.

 

[Crothian]

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/magicItems/artifacts.htm#deckofManyThings

That's the list of the cards and what they do. Thanks.

 

[Kryndal Levik]

Just to clarify the "rules:" are you seeking original artwork, or can those contributing use existing art (e.g. from the web) to create the cards?

 

[Crothian]

Original artwork. Good question, it was something I did not think of.

 

[Meloncov]

Are collaborations OK with you? If so, I'd be happy to do layout work if someone else will do the illustrations.

 

[Crothian]

Are collaborations OK with you? If so, I'd be happy to do layout work if someone else will do the illustrations.

Yes, however if you win a prize you'll have to decide which of you gets it.

 

[Jdvn1]

Good idea for a contest, Cro.

 

[hafrogman]

Pity that I totally lack anything resembling artistic talent. But I was bored, and an interesting idea came to me. My symbolic deck of many things, presented as cards, but could just as easily be a bag of runestones or clay tablets.

1	Balance         The scales seek to even the score
2	Comet		Fire falls from above, harbinger of good fortune
3	Donjon	        A barred window divides the world
4	Euryale	        The mistress of serpents gazes with evil eye
5	The Fates	The three crones stand in judgment
6	Flames		The tongue of fire that burns what it touches
7	Fool		The fool steps forward blindly
8	Gem		The diamond, riches from far below
9	Idiot		The blank stare of those who lack knowledge
10	Jester		The benevolent smile of those who give mirth
11	Key		Treasure lies beyond a lock, seek a key
12	Knight		The guardian’s shield, true loyalty
13	Moon		Fickle moonlight, the lady favors you
14	Rogue		The black band of betrayal, a trust destroyed
15	Ruin		Ruinous disaster, leaving nothing
16	Skull		The reaper’s scythe seeks you out
17	Star		Lucky light glimmers in the night
18	Sun		The radiant sun shines its glory upon you
19	Talons		Wings of darkness descend, beware loss
20	Throne		The seat of authority, lead from comfort
21	Vizier		The staff of wisdom knows all
22	The Void	A window to nothingness draws you in