My second art project, a gift for my partner's birthday last year (they loved it!) Again - majors only. This one is a direct Noblet clone. I did my best to parse out some of the nonsensical cloth folds, and where I couldn't figure out what the heck's going on I just simplified it down. This one has proportions that makes it easily fit into the available "tarot size" sleeves (turns out tarot cards have been assigned the dimensions of 7x12cm by sleeve manufacturers). It doesn't show up too well in the pictures, but the various halos and background elements are painted with a gold acrylic ink.

(image seems to look better when you click it)

I used the CBD Tarot de Marseille by Dr. Yoav Ben-Dov as the basis for my Tarot decks, originally just as an exercise to edit them and recolour them digitally. 
 

After completing that project, though, I decided to create an alternate set of Majors, based on my own interest in re-ordering the sequence of the cards.

I reordered the Majors based around the Wheel of Fortune as a ‘centre-point’ card, around which the others form different sequences and mirrored sequences.
 

Don’t worry, I don’t expect anyone to be interested in my weird personal Tarot trump sequence lol

But I took a picture of the edited Majors for my personal project all set out, arranged in a way to illustrate the altered sequence, and thought it might be cool to show people.

I also created two extra cards for the sequence, which are basically split-off from other cards - L'Initié (The Initiate) and La Terre (The Earth).

Because these were just for my own personal use, I used the La Consultante card from the El Gran Tarot Esoterico deck  as reference for my L'Initié card (the El Gran Tarot Esoterico is own of my favourite decks).

For my La Terre card I used images of Atlas for reference, particularly a really neat medieval woodcut looking image (again, these cards were just for my personal use).

If anyone is interested I can show some close ups/better pictures of the cards.

(I censored the Devil card because it was slightly suggestive and I didn't want to get into trouble here, but his tighty-whiteys have the seams form an inverted pentagram hehe)

This is the first one I did, around this time last year. I call it the Candyfloss Keys - a majors only experiment in mixed media. I pulled out some of my Marseille decks for inspiration (mostly Soprafino and whatever the Piatnik Marseille deck is doing). I hadn't yet figured what a good way of protecting the surfaces would be. I used clear contact paper at first but after a little while it just came off because of the rough texture of the gesso. Since then I bought a few packs of plastic protective sleeves, except these cards are too tall to fit exactly. (I still used them, they cover around 75% of each card, works for me). I made my later decks to fit inside the sleeves, even though they're not my favorite proportions.

They've been really fun to use, maybe I'll whip them out for an exchange reading or two once they're available to me Definitely encourage everyone to give making their own little deck a shot. It was especially approachable knowing a) I can just do 22 instead of 78, and b) I can work directly off a classic deck/make a clone, instead of having to come up with everything from scratch.

Most of the correspondences, I hope, will be easily understood by hardcore Lovecraft fans. I'll be happy to answer any questions.

MAJOR ARCANA:

0: The Fool -- Azathoth; the Idiot God dancing at the Center of the Universe
I: The Magician -- Nyarlathotep; the wizard, the "Black Man" of the Witches' Sabbath
II: The High Priestess (in "Egyptian Tarots, "The Gate of the Sanctuary") -- Yog-Sothoth; “Yog-Sothoth knows the gate. Yog-Sothoth is the gate. Yog-Sothoth is the key and guardian of the gate."
III: The Empress -- Shub Niggurath; creeping feritility "The black goat of the woods, the beast with a thousand young!"
IV: The Emperor -- Hastur, Patron of the King in Yellow
V: The Hierophant -- Cthulhu; literally described by HPL as "the great priest Cthulhu"
VI: The Lovers -- Lavinia Whateley on Sentinel Hill; a deliberate play on the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn image, this was one of the cards I added to the deck. The image is that of Wizard Whatley summoning Yog Sothoth to mate with Lavinia, his daughter.
VII: The Chariot -- Ithaqua; one of the weaker correspondences, Ithaqua is the "Walker on the Wind"
VIII: Strength -- Shoggoth; the Lovecraftian equivalent of an apocalyptic "Beast" 
IX: The Hermit -- Great Race of Yith; the ultimate hermits & gatherers of knowledge 
X: The Wheel of Fortune -- The Hounds of Tindalos; another weak one (no corners!)
XI: Justice -- Mi-Go; also weak, mostly an association between the Air of Libra and technology
XII: The Hanged Man -- Deep One; dweller in the Waters
XXIII: Death -- Ghoul; a rather gruesome (among gruesome) Momento Mori
XIV: Temperance -- Elder Thing; for their genetic engineering, and similar tech
XV: The Devil -- Tsathoggua; weak, but definitely the "Devil" of many Robert E. Howard stories
XVI: The Tower -- R'lyeh Rising; the catastrophic beginning of the Lovecraftian Apocalypse
XVII: The Star -- Nodens; the one shining light against the Old Ones.
XVIII: The Moon -- Night Gaunt; denizens of the night sky
XIX: The Sun -- Yig the Serpent God; another weak one, basicall the "rhythms" of the Wheel of the Solar Year
XX: Judgement -- Cthulhu Awakens; the Lovecraftian inverse of the Day of Judgement
XXI: The World -- The Crawling Chaos; Nyarlathotep's full realization as Master of the New World Disorder

Thanks for looking 🙂 🙂

Not sure whether to put this here or in the Deck Creator's Lounge or both. 🙂

In the spirit of hidden meanings, this deck is made as a Welsh road sign memory match game with the Hebrew alphabet, with 22 matches (44 cards).

The story of the pictures: I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, then spent another half of my life in Ireland; about a year ago we moved from Ireland, across the Atlantic ocean a second time, to Oklahoma. On the trip we visited Edinburgh Scotland, London, and Wales. I was enamoured by the Welsh road signs, and took many pictures of them (the crown achievement being the badger warning sign, the top left one; I prayed I would get that one). Month's later I wanted to post some of them online, and picked out my favourites. It wasn't until after I had been resizing and editing them that I realised I had chosen 22 favourites. I'm certain this wasn't entirely accidental.

So I matched them as I thought they best fit with the major arcana, indicating the match by a Hebrew letter, doubled them so it would be a memory match game, and ordered it from boardgamesmaker.com.

I'll be making other major arcana decks as memory match games in future - I'm quite excited.

I wished to see whether an AI image generating program would produce meaningful results from the card names.

Wether or not the produced images would comply with the established meanings and iconography of the tarot in an artistic and meaningful way.

I used the WOMBO DREAM app, free from the playstore.

I made the cards using only a typed prompt and a chosen preset style.

The prompt format was always the theme (fluffy bunny) and the card name.

eg. fluffy bunny, the fool

fluffy bunny, the magician

and so on.

I would be open to any comments, both on the method I used and the cards themselves.

Mod Edit: Removed blog link

I already want to start 3 or 4 other projects ! If possible, still in 2021 ! In the same universe ! 😃

I'll show you more pics tomorrow maybe, when I'll have more time !

Have a great day everyone !! Blessed be !

Sebastien

Many thanks for your time.

Cheers Colin

& printing with US based POD like drivethrucards & gamecrafter is best card stock price & print quality & shipping cost & time!:) they also let you set up your shop page & publish/sell your deck directly from their pages!:)

so here is a topic to post a list of all good printers for Tarot & Oracle decks!:)

I'll start with these in hope you'll find it useful & add more in the future!:)

also be sure to check my: Complete Guide for Artist How to Create Print & Publish Your Tarot or Oracle deck: http://creativenlight.blogspot.com/2020/03/complete-guide-for-artist-how-to-create.html

Good printers confirmed/review list;)

POD(Print on Demand) List;

US based;

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/(aka TGC) best price for best cardstock quality linen 12pt 320gsm black core with UV finish custom made box and option for shop page & best shipping rates worldwide!;D print books!;D +big selection of game parts including Transparent & Holo Cards & all sorts of box, bags & blank cards & sleeves, these are great for DIY projects!:)  + short production time so expect your order to ship within 2days!:) note; printed colors may feat stronger yellow hue & drift can be a bit much, so make sure that your important parts are inside the safe zone but otherwise replace defective decks at no cost to the artist.

http://www.drivethrucards.com/ (aka DTC aka OneBookShelf) - recommend their Embossed (aka linen) card stock 320gsm 11pt with beautiful colors and silk UV finish! it say Printed in US and still have best shipping rates and costumer support ever! + discount price for  larger quantities+ best shipping for US (7$ with tracking!:)  + option for larger prints and poster+ books! and shop page!:)) + best statistic sale/earnings overview & payment options for seller!:) full review here ;http://creativenlight.blogspot.ba/2017/01/drivethrucardsonebookshelf-review

downside; outdated web interface, complicated print file preparation & expensive shipping outside US (+20$!x,x) also starting August 2021 discontinued Bridge card size & linen cardstock option for all but Tarot card size!x//

http://superiorpod.com/category/custom-card-decks#.WvWXf4VOKDs offer best options & price for different cardstock box books & more as well as shop option for publisher via Adventure Game Source and Wackadu. This family owned company is taking Big Steps at Top of this list with it's modern automated printing process, plenty different cardstock options including waterproof/tear-proof & holo stock in different sizes, can print round cards, books & stickers & plenty other game & merch, expanding box options to include: regular tuckbox and tuck box that open on the long side for tarot cards as well as envelope style box & rigid two piece box (wrapped & plastic), tins & custom box options for customers!:D web page is handmade & will continue to improve & you can watch regular updates on official fb page: https://www.facebook.com/superiorpod Will Share my full review when I receive my test prints!:) Looking forward to Selfpublishing my decks with these great people in future as both Jeff & Anthony are great to work with & answered all my questions so feel free to contact them if you have any question regarding your print ideas!:)

https://www.primoprint.com/products big selection of printed products including cards, stickers & bookmarks including UV &  foil option!:)

 https://smartpress.com/offering/collated-printing

https://www.printplaygames.com/product/cards-tarot/

http://superiorpod.com/category/custom-card-decks#.WvWXf4VOKDs

http://store.vervante.com/c/affil/index.html seems to offer best deal for 100decks(not sure about price but they let you sell on amazon & other big bookstore?:)

"offer cards printed on demand, printing in short runs and offset printed on 12 pt C2S stock equivalent to 260 gsm.  Any size with square corners or round.

Short run cards, 100+ decks, are printed on 350 gsm stock and can also be printed any size with square corners or round, with matte or gloss UV.

Can add foil stamp, spot UV, and a variety of other specialty touches for cards that are offset printed  These are usually for 500+ decks.

Offer custom printed tuck boxes for most of decks.  You are also welcome to send us packaging for decks such as tin boxes, drawstring bags, etc.  We can add printed booklets or instruction cards that can be accordion folded depending on the number of panels.  For decks that are packaged in a drawstring bag, we can add printed bag tags or tie charms to the ribbons, etc. "

China based;

http://www.makeplayingcards.com/promotional/personalized-tarot-cards.html aka MPC This company is getting great reviews. Everyone who has dealt with them is very pleased at the quality and service & easy upload interface.  Also MPC is only POD offering gilded edge or holo foil card print option as well as different box options including Tarot size tins!:) so if you plan printing 50+ decks it's worth checking as they also offer affordable fulfillment service if you need to ship your decks worldwide to your costumers/backers for around 10-12$ per deck!:) Shipping may be an issue as it's not always traceable but as long as you are paying with paypal you are ok!:)

ETA; my 1st printed deck & mpc tin arrived & I like Big card size & good quality & shipping my only remarks is colors on 300gsm card stock are bit light so better use linen/other option?;) you can read my full review here!:) 

https://www.boardgamesmaker.com/ similar design & price as mpc only difference they offer more *game piece options!;)

http://www.printerstudio.com/ - aka PS affordable, easy upload and fast. Similar to MPC above but less stock & box options & more other items options. Card Colors may be less bright than original digital files. UPDATE by Lucky Card; just to add link for my review for their linen and plastic stock!:)) http://creativenlight.blogspot.ba/search?updated-min=2015-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2016-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=6 Note this was before their stock price rise significantly 2016 same as MPC that may be sister company?:) compared to US PODs so you may wish to consider TGC and DTC to be better option for US and worldwide?:) 

Canada: just find out about these!:) Order Your free Sample Book & Start your Art project here:

https://www.catprint.com Great Selection of different stock & finish options including my favorite Holographic prism effect!:) This is only printer I know offering this Holo & Magnet option!?:) Printers take notice This is How you present yourself! Artist You Need This!=D mini Sample Book is Best I’ve seen with over 40 different cardstock & finish options including Awesome selection of heavy card stock linen & Shimmer & Pearl paper as well as Stickers & Magnetic stock Definitely Perfect Choice for All Your Art Projects!:D I’m printing my Tarot deck limited edt with holo next choice between plastic (*untearable!:) Shimmering & Perl?:) will probably do test print of each moment I have my Art Completed!;D let me know if you would be interested in any of these *Super Sparkly limited edt?!;) also hope to see actual playing cardstock (aka black core) included as well as box & fulfillment option son so I can write full review & recommend this printer as Best (eco & animal friendly!;) to my 

https://www.newprint.ca/trading-cards-printing big selection of various promo items!:)

Australia: 

https://shop.eprintonline.com.au/game-decks/products/ big selection of printed items including cards & booklets With Effect also offering assistance with printer file preparation & demo deck prior to production a huge plus for self publishers full confidence before rolling forward into a full scale production order.

Everything is print in house helping support eco awareness fair wages and local economy. 

Europe; Note imo EU printers are great way to offer better price & faster shipping for EU orders!:)+save your costumers of extra import charges/VAT tax or whatever post is charging for international orders & everyone complains about!:D 

Belgium; https://www.makemygame.com/faq

France;  https://printeurope.fr/jeux-de-cartes-personnalises_en.html

Germany; Note I noticed plenty PoD in Germany have variety of box options including my favorite tins!:)

https://www.spielematerial.de/en/ this company have awesome selection of game parts & best tins I find in Europe!:) also their wikipage mention 320gsm 350gsm & 390gsm cardstock worth checking out!:) will update moment I know more!:)

http://spieleerfinden.de/wiki_en/index.php?title=Cards

https://www.quartettbar.de/Produkte/Spielkarten/Andere-Spielkartenkonzepte great selection of boxes including wood!:) 

https://www.piksieben.de/de/spielkarten/100-individuelle-spielkarten this have good poker & bridge size tin box & few larger sizes!:)

https://www.printerstudio.de/fotogeschenke/personalisierte-spielkarten.html printerstudio pod in Germany!:) recommended!^^ 

https://www.druckdatenloesungen.de/individuelle-spielkarten/

https://www.meinspiel.de/

https://www.spielkarten-druck.de/individuelle-spielkarten/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItd2d8de04wIVyYbVCh0PvgsXEAAYASAAEgLaifD_BwE#tab-id-3 offer free test prints?;) 

https://yodagames.de/ 

https://www.bod.de/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3vvorKq04wIVKRbTCh0-FgqOEAAYASAAEgJMNvD_BwE books!;) 

Italy; http://www.ludocards.com/ Update apt 2021 Best EU(Italy) POD at the moment!:D 

Best printing price & Quality standards for good cardstock Cards (330gsm black core recommended!:)

Sturdy 2piece Box Full Print inside & Out with Metalic foil option & Gilded Edges!:D

Full Color Book Options!:D 

+drop ship service & ship worldwide!:) + you used to get free shipping if you ship All your decks at once to your home address you registered your acc!;)

it's my exclusive EU printer!:) but I'm shipping from mailboxde.com read my full review here!^^;D

check out pic of Tarot decks LC printed for me here; https://photos.app.goo.gl/qZ6dZc6J49nUdTVf6

& read my full review here; http://creativenlight.blogspot.com/2019/03/ludocards-best-eu-based-pod-review.html

check their faq here; https://www.ludocards.com/faq

& quotes here; https://www.ludocards.com/quote/custom-cards (note

same page can also generate your required standard or customized card size & box & book preset/pdf template (Note:most printers use 3mm cut/bleed line & for standard Tarot size card preset for 7x12cm printed card +3mm bleed on each side would be around 76x126mm, but LC generator seems to work with 2mm & 74x124mm so you may wish to contact their costumer service to confirm exact card img size in pixel before printing!:) you can download templates I've used here; http://fav.me/dd30ioa but print drift is still possible (like with all printers here!) so avoid borders etc & I'll be not held responsible for any possible misprint resulting from these issues!;) also standard gamecrafter tarot template guidelines are fit & easy to convert to this ludocard Tarot size!:)
 

UK:
https://cardcreator.personalisedplayingcards.com/prices PoD based in UK & offer printing deck & free shipping for UK!:) worth checking out for UK orders 

https://generationpress.co.uk/ eco friendly company that printed Oak Ash & Thorn Tarot

https://www.playingcardspersonalised.co.uk/tarot-cards  

https://www.ivorygraphics.co.uk

https://aura-print.com/uk/custom-playing-card-printing  playing cards bookmarks & other prints!:)
 
https://thefoilprintingco.com/uk/metallic-foil-playing-card-printing only one in Europe offer foil options for single deck & slim aka bring card size cost is best for +100 decks will test it out for my next deck & provide detail review!:) also big selection of other promo prints such as booklets!:) 

https://www.pinksheep.co.uk/

& if you plan printing larger quantities here are some recommendations; 

Europe (the prices mentioned are rough guidelines and where received on inquiry)

• https://www.fabryka-kart.eu/en/ Happy to add this great Poland printer factory with long tradition certificates & awards in card industry they also offer all fancy add ons including: UV Gloss, Metallic Hot & Cold Stamping & Glitter & Gilded edges!:D & sturdy 2 piece slider & clam shell & wooden box options!:D & plenty of cardboard elements such as puzzle & other plastic & wood elements!;D minimum quote is 500 decks read my review here p.s it seems they printed larger gilded Shadowscapes Tarot as well!:D will add more info upon confirmation!;D Downside: only accept Bank Transfer payment option, hopefully will manage to talk them into paypal!;)

•  http://www.cartamundi.com/de / Good quality & price but only if you only print cards there and the box and/or booklet print elsewhere. 1000 decks around 3,70 Euro per deck

• http://www.piatnik.com/ Perfect austrian quality, but also the most expensive one. 1000 decks plus box 6,13 Euro (additional costs not included), only decks without box 5,57 Euro.

   

• https://www.groels.nl/ Netherland

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•  https://omegadruk.pl/kontakt.html Poland

World

http://expertplayingcard.com/#custom Playing Card Company, New York City, New York 10001 professional playing cards with foil & Embossing option 
  

www.guruplayingcards.com “GPCC printing company in partnership with one of the top most leading printer. Based out of Australia. The printing and shipping happens from China while the 100% handcrafted and lacquered decks are done in India. Produced 2 (poker) decks till now, both of which received rave reviews. Bharata Major Arcana tarot will be first tarot deck by this company. Given current customers are playing card collectors, quality of printing, card stock etc. is paramount, and rest assured, I take care of each production print personally. Don't offer print on demand and minimum print run is 600 decks. Offer any type of card size as well. Any other question, please feel free to ask. Regards, Sunish”

www.imageppm.com/ Recommended by Jay DeForest: Image Printing & Packaging is a company where you will deal directly with an English speaking print manager in China. print card decks, books, boxes and other items. minimum printing quote of 500, but the pricing is much better at 1000 units or more.  

https://www.jimiagency.net/ this dynamic duo is based in Korea & offering playing cards with holo effect!:)minimal order per 1design is 200 cards, they also offer bookmarks, postcards & much more so be sure to check out their web page!:)

http://jsmccarthy.com/ Personable and professional. 100% of all our electricity purchases are derived from wind power. 

https://legendsplayingcards.com/pages/custom

https://plaincards.com/ waiting for review! 

https://www.playingcards.ltd/About-us.html

http://www.printninja.com/printing-products/card-game-printing based in US & print in China, printing options include metallic n foil print!;)

https://shuffledink.com/ Formerly known as Quality Playing Cards, this company is a professional card printer. They do any size and number of cards, have a top notch art department, and the quality is exceptional. They do work internationally.

https://usplayingcard.com/about-us/

more info & good printer list here; http://www.jamesmathe.com/hitchhikers-guide-to-game-manufacturers/

 & if you decide to Print your books/box & other add ons separately here are some printers I find online!;)

books simple interface good quotes: https://ridero.eu/en

good quote for color books:  https://bookprinting.eu/?Sheet=Stitched brochures

best luxury book options: https://www.graspo.com/en/hardcover/

Books & Everything; https://www.pixartprinting.com/try-us-for-free/

Boxes: https://www.pack.ly/create/en/dieline-box/rollover-hinged-lid-box-standard

& if you are looking for easy alternative for Adobe illustrator to prepare your printer files check:

https://www.canva.com/ platform for designing custom decks, you can switch on bleed if you go to: File > Show print bleed. Then, when downloading the file, Select "PDF Print" file type (switch on crop marks and bleed) - this will give you a print ready file and avoid any artwork fix charges that may be incurred with respective print houses. 

Note; whatever printer you end up with be sure to ask for round edges carbon or black core  & at least 300gsm anything less is bad for Tarot cards!:)

also linen/Embossed card texture is my favorite & what I use with my thegamecrafter & drivethrucards selfpublished decks!:)

&downloading Tarot card size templates from thegamecrafter is good idea as these are Standard & will work with dtc & other pod as well!:)

Note2; printing in China may seem like a good idea for all fancy options mpc offer but it's not!:) why?;)

1) shipping cost & time!(most of your orders will be in US! it's faster & more affordable to ship from US printers like dtc (7$ with tracking!:)

2) tax & extra fees!:) if you *import something from outside your country tax/vat/post collecting fees is possible!:) & you'll probably need to explain your tax form if you do big ks/receive lot of $ at once!:) & you are likely to get more backers if you ship from Europe so there is no extra import tax vat & postage fees they had to pay for parcels outside EU!:)

3) investment it require; Be sure to check out this Awesome Blog for All info Tarot & Costs of Selfpublishing;

https://benebellwen.com/2018/11/26/the-actual-cost-of-self-publishing-a-tarot-deck/ & her digital course for selfpublishers;

https://benebellwen.com/2019/07/04/how-to-self-publish-your-tarot-or-oracle-deck reviewed by me here;

https://creativenlight.blogspot.com/2019/08/how-to-self-publish-your-own-tarot-or.html

4) better card stock quality & price(mpc &ps now charge double for same embossed/linen card stock you have on dtc & tgc!x,x facepalm

5) search engine, (mpc & ps are missing these! so only way for people to find your game is by direct link you post somewhere or random luck?x,x

6) exposure & sale statistic not only your deck won't sell that well on mpc & pc but can you be sure their statistic (if they have any?)is correct?x,x

7) copyright! fact is China have different regulation for this than US & EU & if you send your img to their printer they may use it anyway they like, or that's what I hear?x,x

8 ) buyer protection & costumer service, my 1st & last order from mpc was lost & never found!x,x even they charged me extra for *tracking number & insurance!x,x facepalm I contacted their costumer service more than once but never got any reply!x,x in the end I had to go to paypal lucky they decided in my refund! point is;

9) paypal is your best insurance! if your printing company don't have paypal better look for one who does!:D

also be sure to post us here what worked best for you?:)

Eta: visit my blog for updated printer list as I'm taking break from forum in order to develop my *printer expert skills & help people publish their decks!:D

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the art of this deck. Have you ever used a tarot deck with similar themes? What do you think about incorporating technology into tarot readings? I appreciate any and all opinions and look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your support!

I'm wanting to print out the line drawings of the CBD deck, and color and cut them myself... I want to try it with both colored pencils and watercolors. 

To anyone who has made cards, can you recommend a brand or grade of paper or cardstock that would be good?

Thanks

This deck combines two things I love, my spiritual path and abstract art. 💖

During the creative phase, I was in my element, but now I struggle to take the next steps. How did you start marketing your deck and where? How to create hype? I currently promote on Instagram using hashtags and also have a Tumblr site. Site traffic has not been boosted by hashtags. Most of the likes are from my own followers. Another challenge I face is that Kickstarter does not operate in my home country. So I can't set up a Kickstarter campaign. Indiegogo doesn't seem very successful, and most crowdfunding campaigns for decks have failed there. Any advice?

The cards are available for free at their highest resolution (900x1500) and ready to be printed using one of the many existing print-on-demand services (eg MPC, Gamecrafter or Printerstudio).

See my signature for the link.

I initially planned to use these cards together with a book I recently bought on how to structure and analyze stories (novel, screenplays, etc) using tarots, I'm not sure if I'll use it as it is, make the other cards (at least the court ones?), or redo the deck entirely.

Below are a couple of cards for you to decide if you want to look at them further.

Any comment/feedback/suggestion is more than welcome.

I'm planning to create a deck or few in future, and am going over the titles that have been used for the various cards.

I made this rough diagram the other day, more or less to express my frustration in trying to choose the title for Number Zero, mushing together a bunch of titles and descriptions and related concepts and where they overlap. It seems that there is no word which actually expresses the foundational concept of the character. What to put in place of the question mark? Or perhaps it would be appropriate enough to use "?" as its title, or to have him unnamed as he is unnumbered.