Shadowrun
Catalyst Game Labs => Catalyst's Shadowrun Products => Topic started by: AJCarrington on <08-13-15/0705:40>
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From Tumblr (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/126540251286/shadowrun-art), starting to preview some of the art:
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/3c3ade0922e549a3763f53791f1fa8a0/tumblr_inline_nszqylyYi41s9c9hj_500.jpg)
From Echo Chernik's FB (https://www.facebook.com/echoxartist) page:
And so it begins... the slow tease campaign of over 78 illustrations I'm doing for Shadowrun.
For those fans that have known me for awhile - this is one of the Dream Projects that interrupted me this past year. Its not something I could turn down, nor is it something I could put off without turning it down.
Lazarus is helping out a lot on it - and we hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do making it.
78 illustrations...nice, very nice, indeed ;D
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Very nice, I see from the tumblr it said staves, so I am guessing Ace, Page or Queen of Wands (Staves)?
I am leaning toward betting it is Page as that is the more adventurous of the trio, but I could see elements of the other two as well here.
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This is a really interesting idea... so is this a Lesser or Greater Arcana set? If it's a Greater Arcana I think I'll be finding it really difficult to resist.
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Wow, that's incredible.
Are you looking for artists to contribute? Are all the cards spoken for? I'd love to participate.
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Echo is doing the entire deck herself. This is a project she has been wanting to do for some time.
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Wow, that's incredible.
Are you looking for artists to contribute? Are all the cards spoken for? I'd love to participate.
Tekwych has already responded, but aside from this project, there is an email address for art submissions on the CGL website: artwork@catalystgamelabs.com
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Great, thanks guys.
*scrapes portfolio together*
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Some more art being previewed (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/128847192416/more-shadowrun-tarot-art):
(http://36.media.tumblr.com/b3ae5502b950dcf69af908d97cb73514/tumblr_inline_nuinrtISZi1s9c9hj_500.jpg)
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Some more art being previewed (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/128847192416/more-shadowrun-tarot-art):
(http://36.media.tumblr.com/b3ae5502b950dcf69af908d97cb73514/tumblr_inline_nuinrtISZi1s9c9hj_500.jpg)
Ganking for potential character usage at some point. :P
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Ganking for potential character usage at some point. :P
Definately! That is some awesome artwork.
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Echo's work is phenomenal, in my opinion. Have multiple pieces framed and mounted, with more to get done :)
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I take great pride in my commission by her. Got in before she had the massive name recognition and love the piece she made for me.
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Never thought about a commission...hmmm... ;D
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Some additional art work:
More Shadowrun Tarot Art (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/133071570436/more-shadowrun-tarot-art)
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/70fc1e4c91676b0f09b329d2a832de33/tumblr_inline_nxpkrzmMG21s9c9hj_500.jpg)
Shaping up very nicely :)
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Whoa. You may want to go with this URL instead.
http://41.media.tumblr.com/70fc1e4c91676b0f09b329d2a832de33/tumblr_inline_nxpkrzmMG21s9c9hj_500.jpg
I take great pride in my commission by her. Got in before she had the massive name recognition and love the piece she made for me.
I never got around to getting a Daviar commission from her and that chance is pretty much gone for good now.
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Thanks Crimsondude...updated the post (though I admit to kinda liking the bigger version ;))
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Sorry to ask but what is the Shadowrun Tarot Deck?
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The amazing Echo Chernik (http://www.echo-x.com) is illustrating an entire Tarot deck with all the artwork done her style of the Shadowrun universe. The project is due in 2016.
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Thanks Crimsondude...updated the post (though I admit to kinda liking the bigger version ;))
Just watching out for people like Wak who aren't on the fastest connections. The link is still available, though. (Just in case, see below)
Full-sized Nine of Staves:
http://41.media.tumblr.com/70fc1e4c91676b0f09b329d2a832de33/tumblr_inline_nxpkrzmMG21s9c9hj_1280.jpg
Sorry to ask but what is the Shadowrun Tarot Deck?
It's a full-sized Tarot deck being published by Catalyst next year. The art is applicable to the Shadowrun universe and will have plot relevance beyond looking cool.
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I take great pride in my commission by her. Got in before she had the massive name recognition and love the piece she made for me.
Can you share the piece?
My retirement gift to myself will be to get a commissioned piece from Echo. I have a few years to save up :)
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My retirement gift to myself will be to get a commissioned piece from Echo. I have a few years to save up :)
This is an excellent idea!! ;D
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Sorry to ask but what is the Shadowrun Tarot Deck?
It's a full-sized Tarot deck being published by Catalyst next year. The art is applicable to the Shadowrun universe and will have plot relevance beyond looking cool.
You mean like a playing cards deck. With four suits and all.
Oh man, I was over thinking this one. Ahahahahahah.
Thanks :D
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Tarot card decks are not normally used for card games.
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You mean like a playing cards deck. With four suits and all.
Oh man, I was over thinking this one. Ahahahahahah.
Thanks :D
Nope, tarot decks are not the same as playing card decks (although it is speculated that playing card decks evolved from tarot decks). Tarot decks are a tool for divination. It'd take too long to go into here, but you can do some searches for tarot decks, and you should be able to easily find some more detailed information.
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Tarot decks are divination tools. They are divided into the Minor and Major Arcana. Minor Arcana encompasses four suits (Swords, Wands, Cups, and Pentacles) with 14 cards each (Ace to 10, and then the Knave, Knight, Queen, and King), and each suit representing a certain element. Swords are associated with Fire, Wands with Earth, Cups with Water, and Pentacles with Air. The Major Arcana is a set of 22 cards with singular figures, such as the High Priestess, the Tower, or Death. Each card in the Minor and Major Arcana has two meanings, one when it is placed right side up, and the other when it is 'inverse', or upside down. A typical reading takes between 3 to 10 cards, depending on the array you use, with each card having a different interpretation of its meaning based on its position in the array.
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Tarot card decks are not normally used for card games.
not as much now, but originally they were playing cards that just happened to be used later on in divination, which often made use of a wide range of common things to foretell with.
I still prefer roasting the bones of my enemies and reading the future through the patterns of cracks on their charred surfaces, aka pyro-osteomancy.
>_>
<_<
Ahem.
You can still occasionally see people playing tarot as a card game in France and a few of the eastern European countries.
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You can still occasionally see people playing tarot as a card game in France and a few of the eastern European countries.
That's what i had in mind. :)
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You can still occasionally see people playing tarot as a card game in France and a few of the eastern European countries.
That's what i had in mind. :)
If you ever want to try your hand at a game, there is a good site here (http://www.pagat.com/tarot/frtarot.html) explaining the rules of play for the French version, though some do prefer the Slovenian version (http://www.pagat.com/tarot/sltarok.html).
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What would really be awesome is a pdf of of the art alone, with no tarot. I'd love to have the art, have some personal qualms about purchasing a tarot deck. As a second choice, pdf of the deck.
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I would expect a PDF version of the deck would be released...you could always extract the images and not use the "deck". Also, Echo Chernik, the artist, typically does a KS at least once a year...often has the option to buy various prints. I've got a number of pieces via these that can be found on the covers and pages of SR books.
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Awesome AJ, thanks. I'm running with a group of friends who have little experience with Shadowrun. Currently the GM is having some difficulty getting the flavor right. Often feels like 2015 with magic and tech. Needs more dystopia. I thing the art will help set the stage in everyone's mind.
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From Tumblr (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/137179999136/reviewing-the-current-status-of-the-shadowrun):
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/c9ebebe6a5b08981bcda91d923b9654a/tumblr_o0v2vn7d2s1siotmlo1_500.jpg)
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I would expect a PDF version of the deck would be released...you could always extract the images and not use the "deck". Also, Echo Chernik, the artist, typically does a KS at least once a year...often has the option to buy various prints. I've got a number of pieces via these that can be found on the covers and pages of SR books.
She is in the last few days of a currently running KS - they just hit their goal today!
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Some additional art posted to FB:
Sun
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1930401_10153781613327415_750504434305891427_n.jpg?oh=b8f4217fc68ada62806881f7cebfbe1e&oe=57521D1B)
Death
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10294485_10153781618372415_2566662479152178269_n.jpg?oh=0dac5e16d931aaa31c94636772132340&oe=578308B0)
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Oooohh... so doing both the Lesser AND Greater Arcarnas.. OK... now I'm really interested.
And since they've been discussed, there's also another meaning to the Greater Arcarna known as The Fool's Journey. (http://www.learntarot.com/journey.htm)
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I already wanted this very much, but with the last two pics, I believe I have reached the point where I couldn't possibly want it any more than I already do! :)
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The original 'tarot' card decks were used for many, many card games. The whole sortilage thing came about only well after their gaming use was popular. (Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarot) has a good, accurate article on it.)
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If you want to know more about Tarot history and the underlying imagery expected in each card then check out Tarot Experience by Lo Scarabeo (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/loscarabeo/tarot-experience). It is a great series of books that delve deeply into the history and lore. The KS has 1 week left.
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A couple of posts from Echo Chernik on FB:
Love Shadowrun? Besides my prolific portfolio of mainstream advertising work, I still make time to create work for this really awesome game. One thing that you have to know about me - I've been playing Shadowrun since college. Second ed. My husband Lazarus has been playing since first - and we'll be playing later today. SO this is a passion for us. I illustrate a gritty world, where the armor doesn't match, there's opulence crossed with gritty street dystopia. Right now, the big project that's been announced is the Shadowrun Tarot. We've been slaving away on this for two years! It's AMAZING, if I do say so myself. On the first level it's a tarot deck. On the second level, it's a visual run generator. Third level it's chock full of fun stuff for GM's to play with - puzzles. And the Fourth level is a secret. You'll have to follow along to figure that one out! I'll be posting art here, and links to anything released about the tarot. Maybe i'll even post sneak peeks of new cards, but I have to stay within the release schedule of the deck. Feel free to enjoy the art. One thing people love about my art is the little details. DON'T underestimate that in the new tarot. It's ALL about the little details. grin emoticon Glad you're here! :> x
The teal dots means the cards are finished :D:
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/13055404_10209143738016121_2703210591727270563_n.jpg?oh=bcfdc5f9758a3f2f20f16f10eb777373&oe=57AFF7C7)
An finally, some more detailed card art:
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t1.0-9/13062354_10209120437593625_4534399869443778896_n.jpg?oh=9e11bf03dadaff54e0eb48973d9e23a2&oe=57AEB109)
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/13087554_10209113577502127_4124080607126685086_n.jpg?oh=ff4056d5f9fbf2985a39a61d4a5b049f&oe=57A5BDC4)
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This almost makes me wish I was on FB.
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This almost makes me wish I was on FB.
Evan Echo can't get me on FaceBook
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Having trouble with pre order of the tarot deck. Can't ding it in the Alliance catalog. Is there a ISBN or stock part for this yet?
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I don't believe that anything is up for pre-order quite yet.
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I don't believe that anything is up for pre-order quite yet.
But I waaannnttt it NOW!!! {stomping feet} ;)
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If you just want the art work, Echo is polling members of her FB community...$50 for 60 4x6 cards/prints.
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Saw that. Made me think the deck itself was imminent.
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Does the artist have a website, or FB only?
What's the name of the Kickstarter so I can go look it up, even if it's already over ( :()?
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The artist is Echo Chernik.
http://www.echo-x.com/ (http://www.echo-x.com/)
http://echo-x.deviantart.com/ (http://echo-x.deviantart.com/)
She is pretty active on FB, not so sure about other channels. No word on KS at this point...not sure if CGL with use the option or not when things are ready to go. I've got some other updates I'll be posting shortly, but expect there to be a number of releases around the tarot deck. ;)
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Echo Chernik's Winged Women (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/echox/the-falcon-queen-by-echo-chernik) is at part 4 which has closed and part 5 may launch in a few months.
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Thanks for the links folks. She does truly stunning work.
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Update on Tumblr (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/145378471381/shadowrun-tarot); looks like things are getting ready for production:
(http://67.media.tumblr.com/6b6f108ea5696bceeac62cac3e52f79f/tumblr_inline_o881fsZ7H81s9c9hj_500.jpg)
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Where's the errata?
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Where's the errata?
Unfortunately, no update on that. That being said, let's try to keep posts relevant to the thread topic.
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So excited about this. Any idea when it's coming?
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I believe that it is now in "production"...i.e. preparing for release to printers (though I'd be surprised if they didn't try to have something on hand for GenCon). Not sure re actual timeline when it will be available to purchase. Not that this isn't just about the tarot deck, there is also a supplement with rules/tie in to SR5. Hopefully we'll see more in the coming weeks as we ramp up to the summer convention season.
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From Echo's FB page on the subject:
If you are in Seattle, come by my THE END HAS COME party tomorrow night at Verne and Wells in Kirkland at 6pm. We are celebrating the FINISHED SHADOWRUN TAROT DECK - along with a preview of the art, tarot readings, cake, and a small selection of tarot prints in bullet hole frames! We've been slaving away for two years on this project - so the party is mostly to show my kids that they are getting their parents back soon!!
Now granted they are just celebrating and does not tell us when the final deck for the rest of us will hit the shop, but just wish I could go to Seattle for this because art AND cake sounds awesome. :P
Not that this isn't just about the tarot deck, there is also a supplement with rules/tie in to SR5. Hopefully we'll see more in the coming weeks as we ramp up to the summer convention season.
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]We decided to use the Sixth World Tarot thematically in order to develop fully fleshed out the Seelie Court’s factions that are active in this world. Each represents a group of fae that are not only pursuing a goal that best represents the Major Arcana, but also helps add layers of meaning to the faeries you and your players will encounter in the Court of Shadows. In fact, this bit is so important I’m going to write about it next time, too, because you’ll get to see how and when and where all these pieces will align in new and interesting ways.
Now that is interesting.
Also maybe could have something like guidelines for using a 5 card/other layout spread to size up a situation on a run for the team as well.
Card 1: The present or general theme of the reading
Reflecting the situation at hand, whether it's trying to decide to even take the job or showing them they are in a bit over their head.
Card 2: Past influences still having effect.
Reminders to the team of an Enemies/Hunted by who might be turning up shortly or similar.
Card 3: The most likely outcome if they follow this path.
Could warn of a potential trap/doublecross or other teasers/tips the GM wants to throw at them.
Card 4: Could Represent the Johnson and his reasons behind the run or just a particular situation the runners are stymied by, like another runner team in play who just extracted their target right before they could.
So the Cards could warn that the Johnson is out for revenge against the target on a personal vendetta instead of business or who might be behind the other runner team who just upstaged them or may give a clue about their mission goal they were not aware of.
Card 5: The potential within the situation.
Maybe foreshadowing a chance for the team to pick up some extra shinies along the way, whether its some 'ware or a bit of extra paydata or a clue to some ongoing quest by one of the team.
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I just want ISBN or catalogue name so I can lock down my pre-order! ;D
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If you just want the art work, Echo is polling members of her FB community...$50 for 60 4x6 cards/prints.
Take my nuyen! ;D
Her work is awesome!!!
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Echo posted the following on FB (https://www.facebook.com/groups/EchoShadowrun/permalink/256467441378877/):
Now taking preorders on the mini print deck. 80 pieces of art in card format. Signed, with a unique back to each card. This is the art from the tarot, but without the puzzle bottom piece that the actual tarot deck will possess. SO, this is for people that want the art, but maybe not the game supplement. It does have all the art, and it is signed. We are doing free shipping with the preorders. Since we are printing them domestically, they should be in in around 2 weeks, and I will get them out quickly. pm me if interested. $75. We are doing a low number of these, so there won't be many available.
If you're interested, would suggest that you drop her a PM pretty quick.
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Last chance to pre-order (https://www.facebook.com/groups/EchoShadowrun/permalink/258656237826664/):
Last chance to preorder the mini print art deck of my Shadowrun work before I open it to the public. I offered it here first to the Shadowrun group. They are $75, free shipping with the pre-order. They should be in in about two weeks, and I'll be sending them out promptly, signed of course. They contain *all* the tarot art pieces plus one, but do not contain the puzzle bottom or backs of the actual tarot which will be out in the fall. So, this is for people who would like a very very limited edition piece, and want it just for the art, from the artist. It has an alternate back which is super cool, btw - only these decks will have that back. So, just pop me a pm if you would like to pick one up - I'm beginning to have my doubts that I will have any left for Gencon!
(https://scontent.fbos1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13501976_10209557236593327_7461565589996387718_n.jpg?oh=a2f10d674b939713eb49c4933aa42569&oe=57DDB9A1)
(https://scontent.fbos1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13435573_10209557236633328_6848222843941256799_n.jpg?oh=dc5d0979482b274787180dabd94a2989&oe=57E41A43)
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Some new art posted on Tumblr (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/146783699666/shadowrun-tarot):
(http://66.media.tumblr.com/855cbd4e34ab8bab74f2d865c6dcdb1b/tumblr_inline_o9o60u9GJd1s9c9hj_500.jpg)
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So The Dragon replaces the traditional Devil for the 15th space on the Major Arcana?
I can see that. 8)
Stunning artwork all around
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Is there a release date for this deck? I am SO down for this. I'll have them framed and mounted along with my Mage: The Ascension Tarot
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You can still ask for the limited edition (on Facebook), there are still a few left.
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No release date on the SR deck yet, though I believe they are trying to have advance copies for GenCon.
As Imladir noted, you can get a deck of the art direct from Echo Chernik by contacting her directly on FB. The cost is $75 and includes shipping (not sure about international). This is NOT the same as the deck CGL will be releasing, though the card art is the same.
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The cost is $75 and includes shipping (not sure about international).
For international shipping (or at least, for European shipping), add $25.
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Also, the decks are printed and shipping; Echo posted a pic on FB. ;D
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I'll wait for the SR deck. The do look awesome though.
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New art (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/147396036926/shadowrun-tarot)...the Seven of Coins:
(http://67.media.tumblr.com/853a02c6c0c9ea7f3263b274b2c70509/tumblr_inline_oab7evfySr1s9c9hj_500.jpg)
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absolutely love all the different dragons on the coins.
The artwork detail is phenomenal.
Can not wait to see this hit the shelves.
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Also, the decks are printed and shipping; Echo posted a pic on FB. ;D
Received mine yesterday. Absolutely gorgeous art... but that was expected :)
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Also, the decks are printed and shipping; Echo posted a pic on FB. ;D
Do we have an ISBN? Want to place a pre-order at Alliance.
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No, nothing yet from CGL.
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Hey, I already do tarot readings. So if you need someone to do demos, I'm in desperate need of a job!
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checking yesterday Alliance still has no CGL listing for any taunt deck, SR or otherwise. :(
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A new post up on Tumblr (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/147824681881/a-sixth-world-tarot-anthology-development) showing some new art:
(http://66.media.tumblr.com/a0d7584a16be81e630d4b66b8a1d87b9/tumblr_inline_oaqw8jvNcc1s9c9hj_400.jpg)
(http://65.media.tumblr.com/bd240411c6f4d0851fb8a1e75bf108aa/tumblr_inline_oaqw8n40ow1s9c9hj_400.jpg)
(http://67.media.tumblr.com/79be8e118e077f0532ca95421d0f8e47/tumblr_inline_oaqw8qaJnj1s9c9hj_400.jpg)
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I put some pics of Echo's "limited artist edition" of the Sixth World Tarot on my website (http://fondationdraco.fr/2016/07/23/tarot-du-sixieme-monde-apercu-des-cartes/).
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For those going to GenCon:
(http://cdn.catalystgamelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Shadowrun-Sixth-World-Tarot-Box.png?053ad1)
Shadowrun Sixth World Tarot
Look Closer!
When you look at this tarot deck, what do you see? You can’t miss the 78 cards with gorgeous, original art by Echo Chernik, that adapt tarot arcana to Shadowrun’s Sixth World. But look closer. Examine the details. Explore connections. Do you see them? Are you catching everything the cards have to tell you?
Are you seeing enough?
The Sixth World Tarot is a complete deck of Shadowrun-themed tarot cards, useful as game props, plot hooks, or any other purpose tarot cards are for!
Gen Con Only: This is a Gen Con edition; a slightly different edition will be available outside Gen Con at a later time.
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I put some pics of Echo's "limited artist edition" of the Sixth World Tarot on my website (http://fondationdraco.fr/2016/07/23/tarot-du-sixieme-monde-apercu-des-cartes/).
Chrome did a real bang-up job on translating your website. -_-
Anywho...
MUST. HAVE. IT. NOW.
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Chrome did a real bang-up job on translating your website. -_-
Sorry, I have no control over that ^^
At least pictures need no words :)
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Chrome did a real bang-up job on translating your website. -_-
Sorry, I have no control over that ^^
At least pictures need no words :)
It's no big deal. French, right? Been wanting to learn that language for a while now.
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I have a question about the GenCon Tarot Deck:
So I spent a Friday night in my game shop showing off the deck. While folks were admiring the cards I looked at the little book that comes with it. It very good little resource but I noticed it lacked something. It mentions the Tree of Life spread in the booklet for reading the cards. However, the explanation to how to use that particular reading is missing. My guess is the tree of life is for making a character using the tarot cards themselves. So where is it? Do I need to purchase a non-GenCon deck to get a hold of it?
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I have a question about the GenCon Tarot Deck:
So I spent a Friday night in my game shop showing off the deck. While folks were admiring the cards I looked at the little book that comes with it. It very good little resource but I noticed it lacked something. It mentions the Tree of Life spread in the booklet for reading the cards. However, the explanation to how to use that particular reading is missing. My guess is the tree of life is for making a character using the tarot cards themselves. So where is it? Do I need to purchase a non-GenCon deck to get a hold of it?
Hope this is helpful.
http://www.psychic-revelation.com/reference/q_t/tarot/tarot_spreads/tree_of_life.html (http://www.psychic-revelation.com/reference/q_t/tarot/tarot_spreads/tree_of_life.html)
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Was going to make a joke about someone upstairs not playing with a full deck if they goofed on the booklet already, but it's pretty minor as there are tons of webpages for this.
The image from Eira's link is a pretty traditional layout
As for the meaning of the different spots there are various ways to read them
1.This will be your highest ideal, goal and ideal attainment
2.This will be your driving force, sometimes an event or person.
3.This card represents what will aid you in life.
4.This card represents all which you hold dear and sacred.
5.This represents the impact you will have on others while journeying to attain your goal
6.This represents your physical state in regards to health and how you affect others
7.This represents influential people you will meet, lovers and great friends
8.This represents a good a career or pursuit for you which you will find fulfilling
9.This represents the you that you do not know; hidden desires and currently locked potential
10.This card represents your physical self and the world around you.
A slight variation has it go as follows:
1.Your Highest Ideals
2.Your Creative Pow
3.Your Wisdom
4.Your Virtues
5.The Force of Your being
6.Your Health, Beauty and Altruism
7.Your Loves, Lusts, Artistic Self and Instincts
8.You as a Procreator, Designer and Scientist
9.Your Imagination and Psychic Self
10.Your Physical Self
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I use the tree of life spread almost exclusively, as it is usually the most thorough. I'll use a different spread every one in a while if I'm seeking a more specific answer, but most people won't/don't use anything other than the tree of life.
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... but most people won't/don't use anything other than the tree of life.
... sorry, no. While it depends on what you're doing the spread for, most people don't use anything other than the Celtic Cross (http://www.psychic-revelation.com/reference/q_t/tarot/tarot_spreads/celtic_cross.html) spread - which is almost universally the only one included in most of the booklets which you receive with the tarot deck itself. While the Tree of Life is a good look at 'you now', it tends to be centric on the individual's self (or as my runic books would say, Self), and not on a broader scope, no matter its decription as a 'general' spread.
The rest of the spreads (http://www.psychic-revelation.com/reference/q_t/tarot/tarot_spreads/index.html) on their site look to be a good sampling, though I know of at least four different ones I use regularly that aren't there.
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... but most people won't/don't use anything other than the tree of life.
... sorry, no. While it depends on what you're doing the spread for, most people don't use anything other than the Celtic Cross (http://www.psychic-revelation.com/reference/q_t/tarot/tarot_spreads/celtic_cross.html) spread - which is almost universally the only one included in most of the booklets which you receive with the tarot deck itself. While the Tree of Life is a good look at 'you now', it tends to be centric on the individual's self (or as my runic books would say, Self), and not on a broader scope, no matter its decription as a 'general' spread.
The rest of the spreads (http://www.psychic-revelation.com/reference/q_t/tarot/tarot_spreads/index.html) on their site look to be a good sampling, though I know of at least four different ones I use regularly that aren't there.
Hmm, I guess we walk very different paths then. Tree of Life is the very first one I was taught, and the other vǫlur in my kindred use it almost exclusively like I do. We try not to peer to far into the future, since it is never truly set in stone and can change depending on every little decision we make. Besides, people are mostly only ever curious about themselves, in my experience.
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Hmm, I guess we walk very different paths then. Tree of Life is the very first one I was taught, and the other vǫlur in my kindred use it almost exclusively like I do. We try not to peer to far into the future, since it is never truly set in stone and can change depending on every little decision we make. Besides, people are mostly only ever curious about themselves, in my experience.
I'd say so, yes. I'd never so limit myself, or presume that the experiences of me and my closest confidantes were the general default.
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Hmm, I guess we walk very different paths then. Tree of Life is the very first one I was taught, and the other vǫlur in my kindred use it almost exclusively like I do. We try not to peer to far into the future, since it is never truly set in stone and can change depending on every little decision we make. Besides, people are mostly only ever curious about themselves, in my experience.
I'd say so, yes. I'd never so limit myself, or presume that the experiences of me and my closest confidantes were the general default.
I limit myself for very personal reasons. I'm not infallible, nor will I ever claim to be.
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Thank you for the assistance but I get the feeling that the tree of life reading is actually how one makes a character using the tarot I was just wondering where the rules for it was. Thus my inquiry.
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That ... could make for very interesting characters. I doubt that such was the intended meaning, though.
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Any news on a release date?
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Sorry, nothing yet.
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Aww. Got the notice for the story anthology release & thought the deck might be right around the corner.
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Aww. Got the notice for the story anthology release & thought the deck might be right around the corner.
*Contemplates the query about the deck forthcoming and turns over a lone Tarot card, revealing The Devil*
Your answer is NO
The Devil card represents jealousy related to possessions here.
You want that deck that some warehouse has, and this produces constant irritation.
You will have to let go of what you desire for now, as you will not be able to obtain it at this time.
Otherwise it will simply be self-torture.
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Alaince has a SR tarot deck with a catalyst logo now up for preorder but it does not have a CGL part number. Instead it begins with PEI
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That might be a stock code from the distributor they use...???
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Alliance is the distributer and I believe it is CGLs primary distribution center.
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Yeah, could be. I thought that CGL was using a separate provider to manage their inventory (receiving and shipping) before it went off to Alliance and others, but could be getting my wires crossed.
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Any news on this?
Also, does this board have to make it so difficult to post? I find the verification letters unreadable.
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Nothing official yet, unfortunately. I have seen it pop up for pre-order on a number on sites, so it's getting closer.
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From Tumblr (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/155830104351/hand-built-printer-proof-of-the-sixth-world-tarot), proof copies for approval in hand:
(http://68.media.tumblr.com/cb73d52cbc48bc247baba2a06936aac6/tumblr_ojqxdpFm9k1siotmlo1_500.jpg)
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Cool! 8) Looking forward to this!
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any updates on this?
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Any time. I preordered a while back, so I'm just waiting for a shipping notice, but a release date would be lovely.
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From the CGL Tumblr (http://catalystgamelabs.tumblr.com/post/158550590381/new-shadowrun-releases), looks like the decks will be in transit by the end of March:
(http://68.media.tumblr.com/0fa651b1a0cff9e538b30c54695403b7/tumblr_inline_on0okbocGi1s9c9hj_1280.png)
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I am SOOOOOOOOO excited.
8)
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And I Just Can't Stand It.
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I'm about to lose control and I think I like it.
;D
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Reaaaaaaally pretty! :)
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I have a question about the GenCon Tarot Deck:
So I spent a Friday night in my game shop showing off the deck. While folks were admiring the cards I looked at the little book that comes with it. It very good little resource but I noticed it lacked something. It mentions the Tree of Life spread in the booklet for reading the cards. However, the explanation to how to use that particular reading is missing. My guess is the tree of life is for making a character using the tarot cards themselves. So where is it? Do I need to purchase a non-GenCon deck to get a hold of it?
So the official answer from the writer (me) is this:
Oops. I wrote that sentence completely intending to include a third spread. Because of the rush for the GenCon booklet, it wasn't caught in editing. It should have been amended to either only describe the two spreads that were included or to include a third one.
Great catch. Errata.
Thanks.
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Thank you for the assistance but I get the feeling that the tree of life reading is actually how one makes a character using the tarot I was just wondering where the rules for it was. Thus my inquiry.
Hi. Sorry but no. That was never the intention. Not that one COULDN'T do that - but that wasn't part of the design.
Thank you.
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Any news on when this will be available? I've been chomping at the bit!
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Nothing that I have come across, unfortunately. Assuming everything is still on schedule, I'm guessing they're on a boat right now.
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I had heard they were on a boat from china but that was a month ago at least. I'm really looking forward to this.
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They were accidentally marked as the TM book, and forgotten.
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I heard the crates were mislabelled as Decking Supplies and shipped off to Home Depot for a special order.
So somewhere out there is one very funky looking patio. ;)
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I don't suppose there's been any update on this recently? Boats shouldn't take this long to cross the Pacific. :(
I'm absolutely dying to include this in my campaign (and I've already ready Book of the Lost cover to cover a few times). Catalyst hasn't responded to my message on their FB page and I was wondering if anyone here knows anything new.
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Nope. Nothing new. Learn to love the silence.
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They'll ship about the time they announce 6th ed.
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I sincerely hope that that is not what ends up happening.
(Cries)
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With Origins happening this weekend, I'd not be surprised to see copies on sale at the CGL booth. Things have been pretty quiet recently, but I'd expect that they'd try to have this for the beginning of con season. Of course, we still need to wait on the formal release date...
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Echo Chernik posted on FB last evening that she'd received word from CGL that the Sixth World Tarot was officially released at Origins yesterday. ;D
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(Dances for joy)
Now to wait for it to show up as actually for sale somewhere. >_<
If anyone happens to come across an official distributor that has it in stock, do let the rest of us know. I'll be keeping an eye on the Catalyst Store and a couple that have it on "Pre-order" at the moment.
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It was re-listed by Alliance about two weeks ago. 2 SKUs, standard and deluxe. Your FLGS should be able to pre-order for you.
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We don't really have a sit-down FLGS in my country, unless you count the small stores that sell Yu-Gi-Oh and MTG cards.
I will have to check around.
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Echo Chernik has signed copies of the deluxe version up on preorder: SHADOWRUN FIFTH EDITION: SIXTH WORLD TAROT DELUXE (PREORDER) (https://echochernik.myshopify.com/collections/games/products/shadowrun-sixth-world-tarot-deluxe).
Per her FB post, they should be ready to ship next week.
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I've seen the deluxe edition available at a couple of online stores, so you should be able to order now.
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Copies from Echo's store page are in the mail, mines on way and on track for Thursday.
Did Tarokka deck reading for my d&d game, same week my SR Tarot ships....I sense a pattern.
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Got it, Amazing work by echo, already playing with puzzles.
Hope can get access to a larger print version of included guidebook, killing my old eyes. Need cyber.
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Nice...looking forward to getting this ;)
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Just got notified that my order for the Sixth World Tarot Deluxe I ordered from Minature Market has now shipped via FedEx and on it's way.
Granted it's coming to the UK so still have a small wait for it to get here, but still very much a squeeeeeee moment.
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Saw it at my FLGS on the weekend, but at just two bucks less than a source book I've not yet broken down to buying it.
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Just got notified that my order for the Sixth World Tarot Deluxe I ordered from Minature Market has now shipped via FedEx and on it's way.
Granted it's coming to the UK so still have a small wait for it to get here, but still very much a squeeeeeee moment.
I PO'd a non-deluxe from MM which, unfortunately, is not showing stock yet. Hopefully in the near future rather than Dec. or whatever they have as what I assume is more of a CYA estimated date.
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Well it got here Friday while I was away teaching for the weekend, but had customs due, so couldn't pick it up from the PO until today, but now it's in my hands.
Shiny. :)
@NinthSphere: Yeah, no idea why the regular deck is not out yet on MM or even when.
Hopefully soon.
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I ordered mine from Echo Chernik's website (see AJ's link below), and it arrived last week. Very nice.
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Just got my tarot deck and Echo Arcana today. It's really awesome. Here is a link (https://i.redd.it/as7qrjq4msgz.jpg) because the file size too big and I'm too lazy to recompress.
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It looks like they have a new printing in the Catalyst store: https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/collections/featured-products-homepage/products/shadowrun-sixth-world-tarot-arcanist-edition
Now I'd like to know if it is going into distribution, so that I'd have a chance of getting it through my FLGS instead?