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Design & Development / Re: Mexican Themed Deck
« on: September 04, 2015, 11:36:50 AM »
So how do the new pips look like? I like  the new back design, but I wasn't a big fan of the first card faces, looked more like a children's card game to me. Do you have more pics?

All the corner pips are changing to standard. The courts will all be in color, just like the two I posted.

I will post more court cards soon

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Design & Development / Re: Mexican Themed Deck
« on: September 04, 2015, 12:44:37 AM »

So, your printer is in Mexico?  Who's doing the work for you?

"Hecho en Mexico" does mean "made in Mexico" in Spanish, after all...

I understand the confusion.

The name of the deck is "Hecho en Mexico".

I know, I know, it was made in the U.S. And probably printed in Taiwan or wherever legends is if I go with them. And that may cause confusion

But the heart and idea behind it is Mexican inspired. The designer and I are also both Mexican.

And him and I believe that's just a beautiful name, being in Spanish too.

We'll be making it very clear that hecho in Mexico is the name, not the place it was made.


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Design & Development / Re: Mexican Themed Deck
« on: September 03, 2015, 11:56:59 PM »
I'm so excited to show you the Ace of Spade!!

Enjoy!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Readyset Playing Cards [KS Live]
« on: September 03, 2015, 09:00:43 PM »
It was printed by USPCC  :(

I hate to admit I'm not surprised.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Tribute to Vernon by Dan & Dave
« on: September 03, 2015, 08:58:55 PM »
I think this is gonna be overpriced again... just like the Aristocrat Classic...
$14.95 each deck maybe... could be more...

Considering they're numbered 1-500, most likely.


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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Readyset Playing Cards [KS Live]
« on: September 03, 2015, 08:47:24 PM »
For me video is a good way to have a look of the printed cards, especially the colour variation of the deck.
I was pretty disappointed with 1 project which was fulfilled recently. On the campaign the tuck and back colour look much deeper then the actual cards. so that was a let down..

Most prototypes are by MPC. And they all print much darker. I've printed a few.

That is something that does have to be taken in consideration most importantly as a designer but also as a consumer, but I'm sure it doesn't happen often. Sorry it did happen this one time. Who was it printed by ?

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Tribute to Vernon by Dan & Dave
« on: September 03, 2015, 08:38:17 PM »
Didn't another deck company just put out an Expert deck? T11 or E or something?

Everyone should get ready for my new Expert at the Card Table, Steampunk themed, Zombie Minimalist deck. The courts will be my friends that none of you have ever heard of, but UNDEAD, how novel and original! AMIRITE?

You're funny !


Someone didn't proofread this card...  "It would be of criminal nature to presume that Dai Vernon might require a moments introduction."  "It would be of criminal nature to presume" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, though technically it's correct - "It would be criminal to presume" makes a lot more sense.  But "a moments introduction" is just plain WRONG.  It's supposed to be "a moment's introduction," because the introduction belongs to the moment - singular possessive form, not plural.

Seems they don't hold Dai Vernon in high enough regard to hire a proofreader...

GOOD EYE !! What a bummer :(

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Readyset Playing Cards [KS Live]
« on: September 03, 2015, 07:32:22 PM »
Not including a video is not a bad thing, I wouldn't even worry about that, if you have a good design it will speak for itself.
Including a video can be (is) a great way to promote your deck, something with quality and purpose.
Adding a bad video is like attacking me personally and can kill a project.

Stay away from that last one.

Thanks, will do.

And you are right. The Fn cards do look somewhat decent to the eye and on videos/photos.

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Design & Development / Re: Mexican Themed Deck
« on: September 03, 2015, 07:19:23 PM »
Interesting reason to go with USPCC. Minimum print runs, price per deck, etc etc would probably be good things to consider. But hey whatever works for a reason is a workable reason, kind of funny, but a reason none the less.  ;)

Haven't made a final decision now. Strongly considering legends after reading up on them (I do not own any legends deck). I just need to hear back from them to make my final decision.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Readyset Playing Cards [KS Live]
« on: September 03, 2015, 07:14:29 PM »
Wait, I need to make sure I understand you before I can answer your question: you think that every deck with a custom back and standard faces are the same from a design perspective?

To me, (my personal opinion) a deck with a double logo back design, and all standard faces (not even an ace as of now!) is as boring as it gets. May not be technically the same due to the difference in back, but everything else yes.


These days, most card campaign videos are a waste of time.  If you can't do something with polish and professionalism, it's often not worth doing anything at all.  Uusi and Emmanuel Jose did some rocking videos for their more recent campaigns.  But if all you're going to do is play loud music and show cardistry moves, or worse, show animated video of card renders and play some craptacular royalty-free background music, save the time and effort and just make the cards.

Man, am I glad to hear this! I was worried my campaign was going to be "judged" for not having a video.


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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Tribute to Vernon by Dan & Dave
« on: September 03, 2015, 07:06:20 PM »
What worries me is that stamped bag they're teasing. I'm doing one of those as an add on exclusive for my Mexican deck and will now look like a copy :(


Still, I hope it looks really good :)

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Playing Card Plethora / Tribute to Vernon by Dan & Dave
« on: September 03, 2015, 01:16:33 AM »
These have me intrigued.

Photo from buck twins Instagram.

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Design & Development / Re: Mexican Themed Deck
« on: September 02, 2015, 11:52:24 PM »
If that's Mexican Independence Day, then what's "Cinco de Mayo" (the 5th of May) - besides my mother's birthday, of course...  :))

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín.[1][2] In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken to be Mexico's Independence Day—the most important national holiday in Mexico—which is celebrated on September 16.[1][3]

Thanks Wikipedia ! Haha

That's the date I'm planning, if designs are not all complete then I will have to wait a bit more. Worth it tho.

I will find out about the four colors as well, Paul. Thank you for that !

I'm sure I'll be sticking to uspcc. All the pros seem to go with them:  Kings Wild, D&D, Theory 11, etc.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Readyset Playing Cards [KS Live]
« on: September 02, 2015, 08:29:12 PM »
Not even flashy for a cardistry deck like the Virtuoso deck - that's a cardistry deck, this is a vanity project.

I love the virtuoso !

Yeah, not very impressed with this one either.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Readyset Playing Cards [KS Live]
« on: September 02, 2015, 07:59:19 PM »
I really like Chase Duncan, he is an incredibly talented flourisher, but I am a little disappointed by this deck, it doesn't have any of the design style (Flame away flameo) of his buddy Zach's deck.

What do you mean it doesn't have any of the design style of Zach?

It's a "custom back" with standard bicycle faces. Same as the fontaines, if you ask me. Except for the so called jokers, and ace of spade.

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Playing Card Plethora / Readyset Playing Cards [KS Live]
« on: September 02, 2015, 06:06:58 PM »


A deck by a Cardist  who's part of "the cool kids".

I don't like it but if it gets funded I'm buying a few to resale on eBay for $500 when it comes out in a different color . Haha

Now live at

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/613670154/readyset-playing-cards


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Design & Development / Re: Mexican Themed Deck
« on: September 02, 2015, 10:59:48 AM »
Thank you all so much for your replies and advice. I will keep researching printing companies. I plan on releasing these September 16 (Mexican Independece Day).

The pips and suits are still being modified as don suggested, (thank you very much!).

I'm glad you like the back design as well :) , thanks to don again for being honest about how boring the old design  was.




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I think this has a lot of potential. I'm just not a big fan of anything but suits on number cards.

I think the presidents would be great as court cards but no more.

Also, don't rush the campaign. Slow down and make sure you have a great final product. I say this from experience.

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Design & Development / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards v2 - Work in Progress
« on: August 31, 2015, 04:58:04 PM »
Can't wait to see that ace and jokers! So excited !!

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Design & Development / Re: Mexican Themed Deck
« on: August 31, 2015, 04:05:07 PM »
I didn't think it would be, but yes - it's an improvement.  It really looks more interesting, and in a good way.

Thank you Don !

I haven't decided who to print with. I own an expert deck and don't like the feel. I hear legends is pretty good but I don't own any and I know USPCC isn't always perfect. I do love how the Monarchs and virtuosos feel tho.

Any thoughts or links so I can decide who to print with ?

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Playing Card Plethora / White Smokes by Dan & Dave
« on: August 30, 2015, 10:01:27 PM »
Are these real ? Found them at a magic store in Arkansas a few days ago, it was their last deck. It was open and they didn't have a seal, so that worried me.

Paid $10

I've heard some are worth a lot, also the bottom says special edition. I know there's several versions. Can someone help ?

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Design & Development / Re: Mexican Themed Deck
« on: August 30, 2015, 07:10:06 PM »
Looking much better than the earlier back design.  :D


Thank you so much! I plan on releasing these mid September

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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck
« on: August 30, 2015, 06:00:58 PM »
These look phenomenal !

I vote for standard pips however.

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Design & Development / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards v2 - Work in Progress
« on: August 30, 2015, 05:57:27 PM »
I agree with Don. A few Easter eggs would be amazing!   ;D

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Design & Development / Re: Mexican Themed Deck
« on: August 30, 2015, 01:20:50 PM »

The blanket as card back has a small plus - and a big minus.  The small plus is that it's colorful.  The big minus is that it's boring as far as patterns go.  Nothing but stripes.

Here's the new final back design :)

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