I wanted to share a quick update on the Standard Edition decks.

As part of the final production review, I revisited the physical samples and compared how both editions handled during gameplay. One thing I noticed was that the Deluxe Edition decks shuffled more smoothly than the Standard Edition decks.

After discussing this with the manufacturer, we determined that the difference comes from the finish used on the cards. The Standard Edition decks were originally set up with gloss lamination, while the Deluxe Edition decks use gloss varnish.

To improve the feel and playability of the Standard Edition decks, I've decided to switch them to gloss varnish as well. This should provide a smoother shuffle experience while maintaining the look and quality of the artwork.

Production is now moving forward, and I've also requested a final quality-control sample before the full order leaves the factory so I can give everything one last inspection.

Thank you all for your support. It's exciting to finally see Aetas Draconis move into production!