KS Deck: Darkana Surreal (formerly Codename: Andreas by Brahma P.C.)

[Don Boyer]

Here's a sneak peek at an upcoming in-house project from Brahma Playing Cards!

The deck does not yet have a name, but it will by the time this reaches Kickstarter.  The exact date has yet to be determined, but should be in under a month.

The entire deck will be hand-drawn using an ink quill pen!  If you thought major revisions in some computer graphics program file could be a pain, imagine having to recreate the entire piece from scratch...

And no, as much as I'd love to take credit for this design, it's not mine; the apex of my ink-drawing skills would be a barely-legible autograph on a credit card receipt! 

[Paul Carpenter]

Well that is certainly a different take on things! Very interesting. I'm not sure this is something I personally will purchase but i love the fact that they are doing something unique with obvious hard work and detail. The difficulty in perfectly mirroring a hand drawn piece is a small downer for me, but it's still a great concept.

[Evan]

That's a very neat way to design a deck. The detail in that card is crazy! I will definitely be pledging for this deck. If it is printed, I will own a deck designed with an ink quill pen and it will be my first deck from Brahma.

[Don Boyer]

When I saw this design, the first thing the came to my mine was the WhiteKnuckle deck.  It's a HUGE amount of work.  The designs are a little on the medieval/surreal side!

[NathanCanadas]

I am not a huge fan of the gothic/mythical artwork. It kinda creeps me out. However I can see the amount of hard work put into these. Can't wait to see the box and back design. Any more details on the release date and amountto be printed and purpose?

[Don Boyer]

I am not a huge fan of the gothic/mythical artwork. It kinda creeps me out. However I can see the amount of hard work put into these. Can't wait to see the box and back design. Any more details on the release date and amountto be printed and purpose?

I'll provide a sneak of the card back soon.

You must have missed it in the first post, where I mentioned that the target on this project was to have it on Kickstarter in under a month...

The amount has yet to be determined.

The purpose?  To sell a cool-looking deck and make money would be my first guess...    Brahma Playing Cards is looking to establish the company's brand and this is more like a calling card.  Rajas could simply print the deck and offer it for sale, but using Kickstarter allows him to create an audience that's interested in the company's products.

[rainking187]

Art looks nice, but honestly I don't like the way it doesn't match up. Stuff like the cape just kind of dead ends in the middle of the card.

[DeckReview]

I think it looks cool so far. The king sort of reminds me of hakumen from blazblue a little, which is pretty dope

[Don Boyer]

Art looks nice, but honestly I don't like the way it doesn't match up. Stuff like the cape just kind of dead ends in the middle of the card.

Actually, that's in the style of early "two-headed" court cards.  That's how they used to look at first.  Look at these images from a classic Bavarian tarock deck:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Schafkopf_Tarock_bayerisches_Bild.jpg

I think it looks cool so far. The king sort of reminds me of hakumen from blazblue a little, which is pretty dope

I'm rather fond of that layered-armor look!

Here's a look at a design that's under consideration as the card back.  It may or may not end up as the back, and could possibly become something else - maybe a joker or a gaff card.  It reminds me of something Lovecraftian, personally...

By the way, in the event you were wondering where all this came from and why I'm passing it to you, it's because I'm now the US Project Manager for Brahma Playing Cards!  The paperwork hasn't been finalized yet, but I'm working for Rajas when I'm not at my night job, promoting his company and their products to the marketplace.

[ReaganM]

Art looks nice, but honestly I don't like the way it doesn't match up. Stuff like the cape just kind of dead ends in the middle of the card.

Actually, that's in the style of early "two-headed" court cards.  That's how they used to look at first.  Look at these images from a classic Bavarian tarock deck:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Schafkopf_Tarock_bayerisches_Bild.jpg

I think it looks cool so far. The king sort of reminds me of hakumen from blazblue a little, which is pretty dope

I'm rather fond of that layered-armor look!

Here's a look at a design that's under consideration as the card back.  It may or may not end up as the back, and could possibly become something else - maybe a joker or a gaff card.  It reminds me of something Lovecraftian, personally...

By the way, in the event you were wondering where all this came from and why I'm passing it to you, it's because I'm now the US Project Manager for Brahma Playing Cards!  The paperwork hasn't been finalized yet, but I'm working for Rajas when I'm not at my night job, promoting his company and their products to the marketplace.

Wow, congradulations...

[Don Boyer]

By the way, in the event you were wondering where all this came from and why I'm passing it to you, it's because I'm now the US Project Manager for Brahma Playing Cards!  The paperwork hasn't been finalized yet, but I'm working for Rajas when I'm not at my night job, promoting his company and their products to the marketplace.

Wow, congradulations...

Thanks.  We'll be working together, it would seem... 

[Evan]

Congrats Don!

Also, the back design isn't one that interests me at all. I see how it goes with the deck but so far, I like the faces much better than the back.

[Don Boyer]

Congrats Don!

Also, the back design isn't one that interests me at all. I see how it goes with the deck but so far, I like the faces much better than the back.

It's one possible concept for the back, as I said.  Rajas wasn't certain about using this as a back himself, though there's no denying that it's an interesting piece of pen work.

[Rajas Paranjpe]

Thanks a lot guys. I am really excited about this project and our great team of 3.
The card back is not finalized yet.
Here is the  queen of hearts

[NathanCanadas]

Congrats Don! I honestly think the QoH and the Back Design look better than the KoH. Best of luck!

[Evan]

I still cant get over how much detail is in that! Looks great. I'm really looking forward to it.

[LeonJL]

I like the design of the KoH and QoH as well. As for the back, maybe a suit of armor, a crown or two blades crossing each other? Just a suggestion. Interested to see how this turns out. 

[saurabh]

I like it. Its very original to say the least.

I like the design of the KoH and QoH as well. As for the back, maybe a suit of armor, a crown or two blades crossing each other? Just a suggestion. Interested to see how this turns out. 

Crown and Swords would be very redundant don't you think? I mean with the Crown decks and the Centurions and all. I think this raw look makes this design rather unique.

[Don Boyer]

This really adds a more otherworldly look to the court collection so far.  I'm telling you, it really evokes Lovecraft/Cthulu mythos in my mind, or at the least a fusion of the medieval and the alien.  I'm liking this a lot!

[Kanped]

I think it looks cool so far. The king sort of reminds me of hakumen from blazblue a little, which is pretty dope

Wow, I thought the EXACT same thing.  he's my main.  Got me thinking it'd be cool to get a BB deck, since there's a character for every court card...

Congrats, Don.  These cards look really cool, even if I'm not a fan of the 'line' you get through the middle where they don't join.  I also think there's too much white space in the current back design; it's ink; colour it up!

[Don Boyer]

I think it looks cool so far. The king sort of reminds me of hakumen from blazblue a little, which is pretty dope

Wow, I thought the EXACT same thing.  he's my main.  Got me thinking it'd be cool to get a BB deck, since there's a character for every court card...

Congrats, Don.  These cards look really cool, even if I'm not a fan of the 'line' you get through the middle where they don't join.  I also think there's too much white space in the current back design; it's ink; colour it up!

The back is still very much in the early stages.  We'll see where that goes.  I feel it needs a little something more as well.

[Lara Krystle "Lane"]

These artworks kinda reminds me of the Dark Riders in Lord of The Rings. Great designs. I like it a lot!

[Don Boyer]

These artworks kinda reminds me of the Dark Riders in Lord of The Rings. Great designs. I like it a lot!

It does have a dark, Gothic feel to it.  I'm chomping at the bit waiting for the next preview image!

[Rajas Paranjpe]

Here are the options for possible card backs.

[Rajas Paranjpe]

Here is a sketch for joker