Well they've done it again and have taken a popular game an have "Fantasy Flighted" it. Check out the new cards for princes of florence:

http://www.quined.nl/indexquestionmark.html



Ok, am i the only here that really dislikes this direction? Another example is Tempus. Would you rather have the classical looking game, or the "Fantasy Flighted" version?

I for one am wanting games to return to the classical, clean look again.

I thought the cards looked great! Based on what I've seen so far, I'd gladly trade my copy for the newer, nicer looking version.

So I take it 'fantasy flighted' means make them look kick ass?

These cards look absolutely gorgeous. I'm not sure I see the problem. Would you prefer stick figures or something, for purity's sake?

I'm with the others, the artwork on the new cards looks excellent to me. While the Eutogames usually have lovely wooden pieces the artwork (box, cards, tiles, etc.) is often of dubious quality.

Is this for Princes of Florence? Cards are beautiful but don't see how they will improve the game. Funny they all have the same building/landscape/freedom. There are no complete matches in the original. hmmm...

I think the objection is that they look rather like characters in a fantasy novel.

While I'm not going to be rushing out and buying this version to replace my existing copy, I don't think the art changes warrant refusing to buy one if you don't have the game...

I'm with MWChapel. This is a creepy trend.

Its about time someone used these artists to draw something besides heroic barbarians. Very romantic styling. Wonderful.

I agree with Mike.

I also think that the illustrated telescope looks ridiculously out of place for Renaissance Italy.

It's good artwork, but it does feel a little too cheesy.

Way too cheesy and fantasy looking. That telescope? Utterly ridiculous.

I loved the original design, but I think this new design is great as well. I wonder how they'll design a player mat to match, though...