Well it seems like we are full into Summer ... And even though we are living through a Global Pandemic (COVID-19), we still need to take time to enjoy it too.
As such my artist is taking a break (so to speak)... I've asked her to provide more sketches ... But I'm not focused on "delivery" of finished products. Just some musings of what she feels that can be done.
For example: Crystal Heroes (CH) features "Nexus" cards which are the interconnection between the Nine Houses of the Realm. Madison did an awesome job of a rough ink (with color) of a star shaped castle. Really cool and very unique...
So I've asked her to "focus" on this sketch (ink) and come up with something along that vein of artistry. She's supposed to work out some more sketches in the following weeks.
I can't wait to see what she comes up with! It's real cool to be able to collaborate on different aspects of the game which are all related to the art.
So kudos to all the artists and illustrators who make our visions come to life by using their awesome talents and artistry.
Cheers!
P.S.: And to all of the fellow Designers ... Feel free to also enjoy the summer ... Even though there are restrictions and rules to any social gathering ATM.
But just getting out of the house for a brief view of the sky... I'm not suggesting you partake in going to bars or restaurants where the likely-hood of catching COVID-19 is "higher"... Social distancing is still on everyone's order of things to help ensure you and your family's safety.
In a way ... Maybe this gives everyone more time to "focus" on some of those old-designs that had been "shelved" and deserve a "second-chance"!
For those following the saga, with Mike's passing... Stan is taking over communications and eventually Manufacturing and Fulfillment. I already did about 4 months of Card Editing, this should have been Mike's task. But because of his unexpected passing, I inherited the task.
What really annoys me is how CLOSE we are to wrapping things up.
Missing about 20 or so files for the rulebooks and 1 icon file. Really it's not too much. The good news is that through a friend, I maybe found what is needed to help find these "missing" files.
Hopefully in a couple days, we'll have GOOD NEWS and be onwards towards "editing" the rulebooks and making certain that the bleeds are all good and that the rulebooks (both of them) will be 100% finalized.
I really want to move BEYOND "now". It's super frustrating to have to wait and wait and wait some more. And nothing progresses but the advancement of time (no progress with the game).
Like I said, my hopes are that we will be able to move forwards SOON!