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Don Boyer · « **on:** January 09, 2013, 03:33:41 AM »

He posted this on FB. No title, no release date, just this - for now...

If I had to guess, I'd say the theme is absinthe! Lovely shades of green - you don't see that often enough in cards these days.

xela · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2013, 04:02:39 AM »

Absolutely fucking awesome!

sr15 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2013, 04:11:33 AM »

that looks incredible

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2013, 04:12:44 AM »

Lets get happy on Absinthe! I love this deck

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2013, 04:14:15 AM »

Another name for Absinthe. The Green Fairy. On his Facebook Page he said the theme was Fairies. Green, Fairies, Absinthe. Lol. As Always, great job by him!

BastianBJ · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2013, 04:19:12 AM »

Woaw.. that looks very promising!

Like those green fairies.. they kind of remind me of the normal Bikes, (the fairies makes me think of the angels) but... green... and waaay more awesome

Don Boyer · « **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2013, 04:46:36 AM »

It is beautiful, but it needs touchup - unless he flips one of the shields along the side, this is a one-way back.

alvinhy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2013, 05:44:03 AM »

I like the colour scheme!
im not so into too much flowery patterns though

therealmackay · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2013, 06:48:35 AM »

Wowzers this will be trippy

Joker and the Thief · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2013, 07:39:14 AM »

Seems to suit Lance's style of design. Very 'in your face' but in a good way. It pops I guess.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2013, 11:18:55 AM »

Quote from: alvinhy on January 09, 2013, 05:44:03 AM

I like the colour scheme!
im not so into too much flowery patterns though

It's actually leafy, not flowery - there's no flowers on it!

Frost · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2013, 05:11:15 PM »

Nice card back . can't wait to see the court cards !

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2013, 11:03:36 PM »

Quote from: Joker and the Thief on January 09, 2013, 07:39:14 AM

Seems to suit Lance's style of design. Very 'in your face' but in a good way. It pops I guess.

I will agree with you on that - the design is nothing short of awesome. Very curious how this deck unfolds.

Quote from: Don Boyer on January 09, 2013, 04:46:36 AM

It is beautiful, but it needs touchup - unless he flips one of the shields along the side, this is a one-way back.

And, you're complaining why?

shz · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2013, 12:19:53 AM »

The back looks rather impressive, kind of a slight change of theme in my opinion. Let's see what the faces look like.

Xcm-Store · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2013, 05:42:26 AM »

I love the colors, we do not see that often.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #15 on:** January 10, 2013, 07:36:39 AM »

Quote from: KPopFever605 on January 09, 2013, 11:03:36 PM

Quote from: Don Boyer on January 09, 2013, 04:46:36 AM
It is beautiful, but it needs touchup - unless he flips one of the shields along the side, this is a one-way back.
And, you're complaining why?

The majority of collectors and practically every card player prefers a two-way design on the card back. How do you not know that?

sinsandman · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2013, 10:41:24 AM »

Ladies and gents, fear not. This back is not the finished product...more along the line of a teaser without that bullshit blur effect we've become accustomed to. So that being said, feel free to expect a two-way back.

Curt · « **Reply #17 on:** January 10, 2013, 02:47:10 PM »

Lance sure has a very distinct style of art, luckily it's pretty damn cool. Very excited to see how the tuck ends up looking. Might have to add another LM deck to the collection!

sr15 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2013, 03:45:46 PM »

Modifying that design to be a two-way back would probably be the easiest thing Miller has ever done

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2013, 08:05:29 PM »

This is definitely a really great design! I love the choice of Green hues.

Fairies and Absinthe... what more can we ask for!
Job well done Mr. Lance Miller!!!
I will be expecting this in my collection sooooooon. Im so excited!

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2013, 10:21:38 PM »

Please feel free to correct me if my theories are wrong:

Quote from: Don Boyer on January 10, 2013, 07:36:39 AM

majority of collectors

If a card collector does just that...collect cards...how does it matter if the back's one-way or two? I certainly don't mind.

Quote from: Don Boyer on January 10, 2013, 07:36:39 AM

practically every card player

I can see deceptive gamblers and magicians using a one-way back in their respective fields. If it's an obvious one-way, I wouldn't appreciate it, as would the next person. However, if it's something discrete like this, or the Karnival decks, I see many people who can reap the benefits.

Quote from: sinsandman on January 10, 2013, 10:41:24 AM

This back is not the finished product...more along the line of a teaser without that bullshit blur effect we've become accustomed to.

So, like the Expo deck?

Don Boyer · « **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2013, 07:12:01 AM »

Quote from: KPopFever605 on January 10, 2013, 10:21:38 PM

Please feel free to correct me if my theories are wrong:
Quote from: Don Boyer on January 10, 2013, 07:36:39 AM
majority of collectors
If a card collector does just that...collect cards...how does it matter if the back's one-way or two? I certainly don't mind.

Quote from: Don Boyer on January 10, 2013, 07:36:39 AM
practically every card player
I can see deceptive gamblers and magicians using a one-way back in their respective fields. If it's an obvious one-way, I wouldn't appreciate it, as would the next person. However, if it's something discrete like this, or the Karnival decks, I see many people who can reap the benefits.

First answer: "collectors" covers the whole gamut of card people: magicians, collectors, flourishers, poker players, etc. Of those groups, magicians and poker/card players would be the largest. Poker players wouldn't touch a one-way back with a ten-foot pole, out of concern that some card sharp will use them to their disadvantage. Magicians tend to stay away from them as well, for similar reasons. You did catch that "and practically every card player" part, right - the part you edited out of the quote? If it's Go Fish or War, no one cares, but for any serious game (except, bizarrely, bridge), players prefer two-way backs. If you don't mind, good for you and good for Lance, assuming you were his only customer... But as stated, that image is only a preview, not the finished back.

BTW: while some of the early one-way backs from Karnival were more subtle, some are ridiculously obvious. Only decks of theirs where I haven't spotted a one-way mark (yet) are Karnival Earthtone9 and both editions of the Karnival Death Heads.

Evan · « **Reply #22 on:** January 11, 2013, 08:02:13 PM »

Incredible design Lance! This deck is going to be awesome!

lancetmiller · « **Reply #23 on:** January 16, 2013, 12:00:59 PM »

Hey all, I haven't really posted here in a while, sorry about that. I've been lost in the throws of creation of my new deck. I wanted to share an update with you guys and ask for some feedback. Here is a current "standing" version of my new deck. It's far darker than I first imagined this deck in my head, but I want to know which variation you like better. The darker version or the lighter version? Weigh in on the topic on my facebook page and be part of the creative process: http://facebook.com/lancemillerdecks

- Lance

DrianAbara · « **Reply #24 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:17:25 PM »

Quote from: lancetmiller on January 16, 2013, 12:00:59 PM

Hey all, I haven't really posted here in a while, sorry about that. I've been lost in the throws of creation of my new deck. I wanted to share an update with you guys and ask for some feedback. Here is a current "standing" version of my new deck. It's far darker than I first imagined this deck in my head, but I want to know which variation you like better. The darker version or the lighter version? Weigh in on the topic on my facebook page and be part of the creative process: http://facebook.com/lancemillerdecks

- Lance

I definitely prefer that version, Lance. It has more pop, and has a bit more mystery within the design, it looks very interesting and majestic, although however you need to fix that one way back!

EDIT: Also, I know Evan will LOVE those thin borders, don't you Evan?