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wolf1991
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Any of you who have read The Malazan Book of the Fallen will understand this thread. Those of you who don't here's the run down:

In the Malazan Book of the Fallen there is something called High Houses, this Houses represent various elements and gods/goddesses. They are represented by cards in what is known as The Deck of Dragons. I thought it would be fun to represent Armor Games in this way. Yes, my view of fun is a little off. I'll be digging through the forums and the site to come up with more houses and places within those houses. Any ideas you might have are appreciated.

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wolf1991
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Descriptions? I had hoped to draw them out, but I lack drawing ability. I'd have to have physical descriptions of people to actually draw these. They're supposed to be more realisticly displayed.

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Descriptions? I had hoped to draw them out, but I lack drawing ability. I'd have to have physical descriptions of people to actually draw these. They're supposed to be more realisticly displayed.

So, something similar to the major arcana, then? With the person in question pictured, and then the title on it?
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Descriptions? I had hoped to draw them out, but I lack drawing ability. I'd have to have physical descriptions of people to actually draw these. They're supposed to be more realisticly displayed.


Just check the WoM, and AG Official Characters list. Most people here have one. And it wouldn't be too hard for them to simply message a quick description on your profile.

And I imagine these as sort of tarot cards. Thick, board-like- and ornate.
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I'm really surprised that people see me as a martyr -wait, no I'm not.

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And I imagine these as sort of tarot cards. Thick, board-like- and ornate.

I have been a bit tempted to at least do one to two for random, but considering I haven't read the books, I have no idea how those cards would look.
But I know tarot fairly well, so...
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You sound like you want to take over the world...


I thought I would.

I'm really surprised that people see me as a martyr -wait, no I'm not.


Have you been repeatedly savaged, tortured and consumed by the Atheist Machine? High House Religion seems to be lacking some of AG's earlier religious debaters. Don't ask me their names.
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Have you been repeatedly savaged, tortured and consumed by the Atheist Machine? High House Religion seems to be lacking some of AG's earlier religious debaters. Don't ask me their names.


It is not necessary to include earlier users as well as currently active ones.
wolf1991
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And I imagine these as sort of tarot cards. Thick, board-like- and ornate.


Well in the Malazan Book of the Fallen (where I got this idea) The Deck of Dragons consists of wooden cards, and is used in tarot like readings. So, keeping true to the idea, these would be something like a tarot card yes.

I have been a bit tempted to at least do one to two for random, but considering I haven't read the books, I have no idea how those cards would look.


By all means try. I have ideas on how to portray certain cards if you'd like to try. And I do have a rough sketch for one or two. Namely King of High House Tragedy and Mad Hatter of High House Insanity
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It is not necessary to include earlier users as well as currently active ones.


Why not?
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And I do have a rough sketch for one or two. Namely King of High House Tragedy and Mad Hatter of High House Insanity


That would be you and Efan.

Why not?


Adding inactive users is acceptable, but not required.
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That would be you and Efan.


Thanks tips. I have to name the titles because I have two places in the Deck.

Adding inactive users is acceptable, but not required.


Well I'm glad I have your approval of what I do with my ideas.
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I think I should be bard; I probably write the most story material besides Gantic.

wolf1991
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Bards are mixture between story tellers and musicians. Traditionally they tell stories through song.

Nurvana
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Bards are mixture between story tellers and musicians. Traditionally they tell stories through song.


So what? We'll wait for a blind user who sings his stories to his keyboarding assistant?
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So what? We'll wait for a blind user who sings his stories to his keyboarding assistant?


Whoah easy there mate, I didn't realize this was such a big deal to you. And yes I may wait for Homer Born Again. Is that so wrong I ask you?
Nurvana
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Whoah easy there mate, I didn't realize this was such a big deal to you. And yes I may wait for Homer Born Again. Is that so wrong I ask you?


Sorry I didn't mean to come off as abrasive. Besides, if Homer was born again, I daresay he'd have better uses than the bard of AG. Or maybe not hmm?
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