shadowdancer
Well, to start with I have the Zombies. Love them to bits. You would have to tie me up to get them out of my clutches.
So, having seen the enthusiasm for the Housewives I decided to purchase it. Good old BD and their free postage world wide. It was not an expensive purchase.
So, they arrived today. I loved the box and the cardstock thickness and card dimensions.
The majors looked fun and the book certainly shed light on them. Yep, I could see myself getting some good readings with them.
Then I saw the minor arcana pips. Well, I have to say - I felt totally deflated. They didn't scream at me with personality or quirkiness. My instinct was telling me they were just slightly above being semi-illustrated in comparison to the Majors, and did not have depth to them. For sure one or two seemed to have something you could enjoy running with, but in the main they appeared very one dimensional. The courts picked up the baton again and looked good (Loved the BBQ guy on King of Swords), but I feel so darned let down by the numbered suits.
Has anyone else have this happen? Did you manage to work through it, or did the deck end up unused or traded? Am I the only person in the world who doesn't feel enthused by it?
I guess I have been spoilt by the fact the zombies were very well illustrated throughout, and that the deck had consistant strength in each area.
I know the Housewives has many fans. I know many will say to me to stick with it. I just feel a little deflated and out of love with it. Which is a shame, as I really did have high hopes of working with it.
So, having seen the enthusiasm for the Housewives I decided to purchase it. Good old BD and their free postage world wide. It was not an expensive purchase.
So, they arrived today. I loved the box and the cardstock thickness and card dimensions.
The majors looked fun and the book certainly shed light on them. Yep, I could see myself getting some good readings with them.
Then I saw the minor arcana pips. Well, I have to say - I felt totally deflated. They didn't scream at me with personality or quirkiness. My instinct was telling me they were just slightly above being semi-illustrated in comparison to the Majors, and did not have depth to them. For sure one or two seemed to have something you could enjoy running with, but in the main they appeared very one dimensional. The courts picked up the baton again and looked good (Loved the BBQ guy on King of Swords), but I feel so darned let down by the numbered suits.
Has anyone else have this happen? Did you manage to work through it, or did the deck end up unused or traded? Am I the only person in the world who doesn't feel enthused by it?
I guess I have been spoilt by the fact the zombies were very well illustrated throughout, and that the deck had consistant strength in each area.
I know the Housewives has many fans. I know many will say to me to stick with it. I just feel a little deflated and out of love with it. Which is a shame, as I really did have high hopes of working with it.