Author Topic: Give some love to Isaiah and Jeremiah (Read 15397 times)

Bobbert · « **Reply #25 on:** October 09, 2018, 02:08:43 PM »

That's a good point, but one could argue that since Isaiah has the Cloud symbol, using the Cloud artist (Tissot) for him would be appropriate

That said, IIRC like half the art on the OT kings are actually David, so this is hardly the first case of this. Always seemed weird that Galba had cherubs behind him anyway.

Reth · « **Reply #26 on:** October 09, 2018, 02:22:06 PM »

Wow! This Isaiah fits awesome into musicians decks and also pairs really well with CoW Moses giving ** enhancements CBN while cloud symbol protects him from Moses' SA! Awesome! Really!

I for myself like the old Isaiah (FooF) image most - it's really cool. I also like that style of pics and images when used on cards - would love to see more of these "oldschool" stuff.

And aren't there also very talented artists around in the board showing their illustration and image skills? Is there no chance their pictures, drafts etc. can be used too? Maybe even for an entire set or at least a theme of it?

Watchman · « **Reply #27 on:** October 09, 2018, 02:27:05 PM »

Quote from: Gabe on October 09, 2018, 02:04:36 PM

Quote from: jesse on October 09, 2018, 01:33:17 PM
Quote from: Ironisaac on October 09, 2018, 01:29:53 PM
WOAH, he is awesome! Not a huge fan of that art, (he looks like a roman emperor lol) but I love his ability and the cloud identifier on him now!

That actually is the same exact art as Emperor Galba

Quote from: jesse on October 09, 2018, 01:40:44 PM
I believe this image of Isaiah is royalty-free and it's from Wikimedia Commons (and I'm 99% sure it's not already on a Redemption card)

Another option, by Tissot
So while Tissot has LOTS of great pieces available, we're trying to shy away from using Tissot illustrations this year and probably next. He has a bunch of pieces we plan to use the following year so his style will very much set the tone for the look of a future set.

That first one Jesse posted, the lithograph one, isn’t Tissot but the second is. The first one looks like he’s looking up at the stars and is reaching for them. Pretty appropriate, wouldn’t you say?

Watchman · « **Reply #28 on:** October 09, 2018, 02:29:27 PM »

Quote from: Bobbert on October 09, 2018, 02:08:43 PM

Always seemed weird that Galba had cherubs behind him anyway.

Or why Asaph is portrayed as Paul, Silas, or the Roman Jailer...

Gabe · « **Reply #29 on:** October 09, 2018, 02:35:48 PM »

Quote from: Watchman on October 09, 2018, 02:29:27 PM

Quote from: Bobbert on October 09, 2018, 02:08:43 PM
Always seemed weird that Galba had cherubs behind him anyway.

Or why Asaph is portrayed as Paul, Silas, or the Roman Jailer...

Today there are all kinds of amazing options for finding public domain, high resolution art on the internet, yet we are still challenged to find what we need for dozens of cards every year. I cannot imagine what it was like before high resolution online art was available. My guess is that for cards like Galba, Asaph all those kings who depict David and many other cards, it was the best option they could find at the time. There are still cards on occasion that have to "settle" on a piece of art.

Watchman · « **Reply #30 on:** October 09, 2018, 02:56:06 PM »

Quote from: Gabe on October 09, 2018, 02:35:48 PM

Quote from: Watchman on October 09, 2018, 02:29:27 PM
Quote from: Bobbert on October 09, 2018, 02:08:43 PM
Always seemed weird that Galba had cherubs behind him anyway.

Or why Asaph is portrayed as Paul, Silas, or the Roman Jailer...

Today there are all kinds of amazing options for finding public domain, high resolution art on the internet, yet we are still challenged to find what we need for dozens of cards every year. I cannot imagine what it was like before high resolution online art was available. My guess is that for cards like Galba, Asaph all those kings who depict David and many other cards, it was the best option they could find at the time. There are still cards on occasion that have to "settle" on a piece of art.

I totally understand. I just thought it was funny when I realized, while looking at Asaph’s card art a couple of months ago, that it was the scene from the Philippi jail, and the same art used on The Roman Jailer. I also found it funny how the card art used on the Saul’s Disobedience card, the same one used for King Solomon on his TxP card, is not accurate as the background shows the temple, and the temple wasn’t built when King Saul was around.

Bobbert · « **Reply #31 on:** October 09, 2018, 03:04:37 PM »

Quote from: Gabe on October 09, 2018, 02:35:48 PM

Quote from: Watchman on October 09, 2018, 02:29:27 PM
Quote from: Bobbert on October 09, 2018, 02:08:43 PM
Always seemed weird that Galba had cherubs behind him anyway.

Or why Asaph is portrayed as Paul, Silas, or the Roman Jailer...

Today there are all kinds of amazing options for finding public domain, high resolution art on the internet, yet we are still challenged to find what we need for dozens of cards every year. I cannot imagine what it was like before high resolution online art was available. My guess is that for cards like Galba, Asaph all those kings who depict David and many other cards, it was the best option they could find at the time. There are still cards on occasion that have to "settle" on a piece of art.

Of course. I wasn't trying to be accusatory, just pointing out that there are a lot of cases and characters where art (or at least, good available art) may not exist. I have no complaints about overlap, especially in a case like this where it's being used for the actual intended subject.

On a different note, I wonder if there's any reason that this particular thread was chosen....

Gabe · « **Reply #32 on:** October 09, 2018, 03:11:01 PM »

I totally get where you guys are coming from. I've shared the same thoughts many times!

I'm sure Travis could best answer that last question.

Check back at 3PM for the first of my 2 previews!

Watchman · « **Reply #33 on:** October 09, 2018, 03:17:09 PM »

Quote from: Gabe on October 09, 2018, 03:11:01 PM

I totally get where you guys are coming from. I've shared the same thoughts many times!

I'm sure Travis could best answer that last question.

Check back at 3PM for the first of my 2 previews!

It’s 3 pm my time (EST). Let’s see em!

Gabe · « **Reply #34 on:** October 09, 2018, 03:25:31 PM »

Quote from: Watchman on October 09, 2018, 03:17:09 PM

It’s 3 pm my time (EST). Let’s see em!

OK.

Here's a new GE that you'll want to activate on Isaiah. All you animal lovers can check back in about an hour for the final preview of the day!

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sepjazzwarrior · « **Reply #35 on:** October 09, 2018, 03:40:09 PM »

Love the art. When it says to reserve something, would it go to your reserve or the owner of the card being reserved reserve?

Gabe · « **Reply #36 on:** October 09, 2018, 03:41:04 PM »

Similar to deck and discard pile, cards you own will always go to your reserve.

Gabe · « **Reply #37 on:** October 09, 2018, 04:25:48 PM »

Today's final preview is Redemption's latest mangy mutt!

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Red Dragon Thorn · « **Reply #38 on:** October 09, 2018, 04:39:07 PM »

Quote from: Gabe on October 09, 2018, 04:25:48 PM

Today's final preview is Redemption's latest mangy mutt!

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What a cute little pup

Watchman · « **Reply #39 on:** October 09, 2018, 04:39:38 PM »

Quote from: Gabe on October 09, 2018, 04:25:48 PM

Today's final preview is Redemption's latest mangy mutt!

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Lovin it. Great way to banish SoG from discard pile without needing Confusion, and to stop the recursion of heroes, as well as pesky, recurable enhancements.

Assuming the band is referring to T2 play, or should we expect a different kind of Jackals card?

redemption collector 777 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 09, 2018, 04:45:35 PM »

Quote from: Watchman on October 09, 2018, 04:39:38 PM

Quote from: Gabe on October 09, 2018, 04:25:48 PM
Today's final preview is Redemption's latest mangy mutt!

Spoiler (hover to show)

Lovin it. Great way to banish SoG from discard pile without needing Confusion, and to stop the recursion of heroes, as well as pesky, recurable enhancements.

Assuming the band is referring to T2 play, or should we expect a different kind of Jackals card?

Seems likely this would be a T2 banding ability.

Reth · « **Reply #41 on:** October 09, 2018, 04:53:25 PM »

I am still really thrilled about all this new Isaiah stuff and the possibilities which comes along - with both Isaiahs, old and new one!

uthminister [BR] · « **Reply #42 on:** October 14, 2018, 04:22:21 PM »

How about another nice addition to an Assyrian defense with an Isaiah reference. That fits in this thread...right?

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Bobbert · « **Reply #43 on:** October 14, 2018, 05:03:36 PM »

Quote from: uthminister [BR] on October 14, 2018, 04:22:21 PM

How about another nice addition to an Assyrian defense with an Isaiah reference. That fits in this thread...right?

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Interesting mix of abilities that are good early, middle, and late game. Seems fairly solid to me, despite the apparent anti-synergy.

redemption collector 777 · « **Reply #44 on:** October 14, 2018, 05:16:19 PM »

I really like the King Shalmaneser 3rd card.

It has a unique set of special abilities.

Better not have a multi brigade enhancement in your discard pile or else..... a nasty 9/9 decrease will happen.

Gabe · « **Reply #45 on:** October 14, 2018, 06:36:45 PM »

Quote from: Master Q on October 14, 2018, 06:03:49 PM

Should this be "capture an opposing human"? Don't know why this would capture non-humans...

We've moved away from adding "human" for thematic reasons when in inherently adds power to the non-human themes. There was a period where it was used on a number of cards which only led to an increase in ability types that angels, demons, animals and symbolic characters are inherently protected from. We tend to usually just use the human qualifier when it takes power away from the non-human themes.

Reth · « **Reply #46 on:** October 15, 2018, 04:17:29 PM »

Oh men. Type half Isaiah seems to become more and more OP.

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Author Topic: Give some love to Isaiah and Jeremiah (Read 15397 times)