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Playing Card Plethora / Re: CONTOURS Playing Cards
« on: September 05, 2016, 01:02:28 PM »I really like the artwork on this deck and hope it funds this time! Good Luck Olly!
Thank you very much, glad you like them;)
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Thank you very much, glad you like them;)
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Playing Card Plethora / CONTOURS Playing Cards
« on: September 02, 2016, 09:23:49 AM »
Hi Everyone,
CONTOURS is back on Kickstarter and would greatly appreciate any of your support! Link Below:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1058172409/contours-custom-deck-of-playing-cards?ref=nav_search
Also, if anyone knows any other place to promote a Kickstater campaign please let me know.
Hopefully this time we can get it funded!
Many thanks,
Olly
CONTOURS is back on Kickstarter and would greatly appreciate any of your support! Link Below:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1058172409/contours-custom-deck-of-playing-cards?ref=nav_search
Also, if anyone knows any other place to promote a Kickstater campaign please let me know.
Hopefully this time we can get it funded!
Many thanks,
Olly
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: CONTOURS Playing Cards [KS]
« on: April 12, 2016, 05:43:48 AM »
Thanks Don thats good advice. I won't rush into kickstarter this time
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Playing Card Plethora / CONTOURS Playing Cards
« on: April 04, 2016, 02:10:14 PM »
Hello,
I put a deck called 'CONTOURS' up on Kickstarter last year but unfortunately wasn't successful. I did little to no publicity for the project and feel this was a big problem.
I want to put the deck back on Kickstarter in the next month or so and want an initial backing for it if I can get it.
I was wondering if anyone knew any good ways to get this project out there and seen by more people. Any suggestions would but greatly appreciated as I'm struggling to think of anything that won't cost money.
Thanks for your help!
Olly
I put a deck called 'CONTOURS' up on Kickstarter last year but unfortunately wasn't successful. I did little to no publicity for the project and feel this was a big problem.
I want to put the deck back on Kickstarter in the next month or so and want an initial backing for it if I can get it.
I was wondering if anyone knew any good ways to get this project out there and seen by more people. Any suggestions would but greatly appreciated as I'm struggling to think of anything that won't cost money.
Thanks for your help!
Olly
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: CONTOURS Playing Cards- Coming to Kickstarter Soon
« on: November 11, 2015, 03:40:30 PM »Looking forward to the launch. Do you have a date and time?
Hopefully will be up on Friday by 5pm (GMT), which is around midday in America
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Playing Card Plethora / CONTOURS Playing Cards [KS]
« on: November 10, 2015, 12:35:59 PM »
Hi there,
The CONTOURS playing cards will be on Kickstarter soon so I thought I would give you guys the heads up! Please let your friends know if you like it.
Here are a few samples
The CONTOURS playing cards will be on Kickstarter soon so I thought I would give you guys the heads up! Please let your friends know if you like it.
Here are a few samples
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck 2
« on: October 05, 2015, 12:08:28 PM »I see blue prints also when I look it. I like the art, I like the name slicks also but it doesn't match the deck, it's confusing and turns me off as a consumer.
I've decided to change the name to 'Contours' now. I do get the blue print resemblance but I'm not gonna make it as a theme
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck 2
« on: September 28, 2015, 12:07:56 PM »Better to choose a name that will resonate with your audience. The word "Slicks" doesn't even come close to evoking what you've created here. I'm also wagering that Randy's not the only person to make the "slick/oil" mental connection, despite it being inaccurate. A name can make or break a product.
'Contour' is on the table. I'll give it some thought
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck 2
« on: September 27, 2015, 02:50:07 PM »I'm actually in agreement in that "Slick Deck" doesn't evoke this kind of imagery at all. Perhaps a name more closely associated with lines? "Linear Playing Cards" or something more creative to that effect? Perhaps "Silver Lining," if you get the linework done with some silver metallic ink or foil.
Unless anything else comes up that really works I think I want to stay with Slick/Slicks as the name.
Here is the box template below. The lid is designed to look like an eye peering at you when you open it.
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck 2
« on: September 14, 2015, 01:37:25 PM »I would suggest renaming this Deck the Keyline Deck. The Art looks a lot like an Illustrator file in Keyline (outline) mode, and I think it would go over better than the current name. When paired with your screenname, Oily Swinyard, the Slick name gives off the impression that it will be an Oil Slick themed design.
Thanks, Randy
Im not sure if that mistake is gonna be an issue. My name is Olly and I'm not sure there's gonna be much association made with Oil Slicks, especially as if/when the deck is made I'm not going to have my name printed on the front of the tuck box.
The 'Slick' name refers to the smooth feel of the playing cards. Its not a final name but I'm afraid 'Keyline' doesn't really work for me as I think of hills when I think of Keyline which doesn't fit with the deck.
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Design & Development / The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck 2
« on: September 13, 2015, 04:42:57 PM »
Hey, for some reason page 2 on the other 'Slick Deck' forum froze on my computer so here's the new one .
I've been working on the back for a while now and I think I'm pretty much happy with it but let me know what you think.
The eye in the corner is so when players hold their cards it will look like the eye is sneaking a peak at the card in front of it.
I've also completed a couple more court cards.
All feedback welcome and here's a link to the old forum: http://www.playingcardforum.com/index.php?topic=8557.0
.I've been working on the back for a while now and I think I'm pretty much happy with it but let me know what you think.
The eye in the corner is so when players hold their cards it will look like the eye is sneaking a peak at the card in front of it.
I've also completed a couple more court cards.
All feedback welcome and here's a link to the old forum: http://www.playingcardforum.com/index.php?topic=8557.0
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck
« on: September 08, 2015, 03:06:05 PM »
Here is the number font I was planning on using and some examples of the number playing cards. The Ace is not the final design, its just to give an idea.
I also can't quite do the number four yet so I've left it out for now (...its surprisingly hard haha
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I also can't quite do the number four yet so I've left it out for now (...its surprisingly hard haha
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck
« on: September 04, 2015, 10:40:07 AM »
Here's a font I made for the pips which I think is an improvement. It's still bold, simple to read and fits with the rest of the deck better I think
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck
« on: September 04, 2015, 08:49:20 AM »from an artistic point of view, and I guess thats what you were aiming for, consistency is way more important than readability. The last version with the stronger pips does not look as elegant anymore. Why leave your design ideas and use too many line thicknesses. players who won't be able to read it properly won't play with custom playing cards anyway. its mainly a collectors or playing card enthusiasts item, so why reduce the art aspect for some practical reason. no artist should do that, if one has to sacrifice some of his design ideas for that.
I understand what you mean but when it comes to playing cards I do feel that 'practicality' is important. I have seen to many playing card designs that focus purely on the artwork and the 'uniqueness' of their designs that make playing a simple card game inconvenient and tricky, despite them looking so good.
Having said that, your comment has made me think that the current pips aren't quite right and don't really fit with the rest of the deck. I don't think I'll go back to the old pips because when I printed them out they weren't instantly clear which suit they were but I think bold pips with a different font that fit better with the decks design will look better.
Hhaha that was completely coincidentalBTW: is it coincidental that the line-version pips all have capital "A" shapes in them? Might consider using a name that starts with "A" as well...
Wow, well spotted
I didn't even notice. 'Aztec' perhaps?
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck
« on: August 31, 2015, 06:07:36 AM »These look phenomenal !
I vote for standard pips however.
At the minimum, you should use standard pips and solid, filled-in letters for the indices. They're easier and faster to read, makes the design more functional.
Thanks Jay
and yeah I agree with you guys. Here's a quick example of a few cards to get an idea. Defiantly easier to read!!
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck
« on: August 28, 2015, 05:52:53 AM »Looks great to me. You've got a good work ethic!
Alright cool I'll fiddle around with it this week.
It's all done digitally using the tracking pad on my laptop.
Tracking pad - WOW!
Looking forward to your updates!
haha thanks guys, looking forward to getting one of those digital pen pads one day
make life a bit easier I've thinned the lines of the Spades and Hearts along with the new Diamond Courts so you can see the detail more.
I do plan to take your advise and do a mixture of thickness with the lines to make them 'pop' a bit more but for now I'm gonna focus on getting all the designs finished and then do all the details later (I just find it easier to work that way
).Again let me know what you think...
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck
« on: August 15, 2015, 09:32:04 AM »Going thinner is good advice to separate the intricate detail, though if you want the design to 'pop' I'd also introduce some thicker lines - or perhaps block areas of black, which would provide more contrast and 'lead the eye' through the detail... Can I ask if you're drawing these on paper or digitally? - just curious
While I don't have a problem with your suicide king, I can see how he may come across a little 'in your face (or eye)' to some ... How would you feel about giving him a smirk or comical expression to emphasise that sense of fun?
Alright cool I'll fiddle around with it this week.
It's all done digitally using the tracking pad on my laptop.
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck
« on: August 14, 2015, 09:48:22 AM »I get the whole "suicide King" thing, but stabbing himself in the head and through his own eye? It's a little extreme.
I point this out because some of your potential buyers might be kids whose parents supervise their purchases and wouldn't want their kids to have access to grotesque art. (Not that it's gross or whatever, but in terms of the definition.)
Definition of GROTESQUE (as applied to art). 1. a : a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature.
I understand what you mean but I really quite like the stabbing through the eye design
I know it might put people off but unless I get a lot of feedback saying the same thing I think I want to keep it as it is to be honest, I think its something a little different and fun.Though I find some of the courts to be a little too decorative/detailed, which is somewhat distracting (i.e. QoH), I still like the overall artwork.
Thanks. Im gonna try and change the line thickness to make it thinner as some of the details seem to merge together so hopefully the details will be more visible and less of a blur.
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Design & Development / Re: The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck
« on: August 13, 2015, 01:21:51 PM »Nice detail in your drawingsThanks:) I wanted to keep them black and white I think.
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Design & Development / The Slick Deck (...again)- WIP custom deck
« on: August 13, 2015, 11:57:31 AM »
Hey, I started this deck ages ago and it's a slow working progress but I just wanted to get some feedback as I'm halfway through the court designs and wanted to see what people thought.
Any form of feedback, positive or negative is welcome
Thank you
Any form of feedback, positive or negative is welcome
Thank you
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Design & Development / Re: The Drunk Deck- WIP
« on: March 22, 2015, 11:52:02 AM »
I'm impressed you remember.
I hadn't seen the black tie deck before but I'm glad you brought it up.
The idea for the drunk deck was to be more of a novelty deck that people wouldn't be to precious about, seeing as they would be around a lot of drinks and are bound to get grubby. It was more of a fun deck that people would think is normal until they look a little closer rather than an all new deck in itself.
I understand completely what your saying, I means its not like it took much time to whip these up but I feel there could be something here if not for the playing card lovers but for the drinking game lovers.
Having said that I have been working on another deck for the last few weeks which will hopefully be more up your ally. I've only just finished one of the court cards and so it's not going to be done for a while but I thought I should show you.
I hadn't seen the black tie deck before but I'm glad you brought it up.
The idea for the drunk deck was to be more of a novelty deck that people wouldn't be to precious about, seeing as they would be around a lot of drinks and are bound to get grubby. It was more of a fun deck that people would think is normal until they look a little closer rather than an all new deck in itself.
I understand completely what your saying, I means its not like it took much time to whip these up but I feel there could be something here if not for the playing card lovers but for the drinking game lovers.
Having said that I have been working on another deck for the last few weeks which will hopefully be more up your ally. I've only just finished one of the court cards and so it's not going to be done for a while but I thought I should show you.
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Design & Development / The Drunk Deck- WIP
« on: March 21, 2015, 10:08:23 AM »
Hi, I'm a student from Falmouth, England, and had an idea for a deck of cards purely designed for drinking games. I'm not sure if it has already been done but I've made a few court card designs to give you the idea of what I'm planning to do. The back isn't done but I thought it would be good to get your feedback on the deck and see what everyone thinks.
Thanks,
Olly
Thanks,
Olly
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 'SLICK' Custom Playing Cards (KS) - RELAUNCHING, NEW DESIGN
« on: April 04, 2014, 06:05:14 AM »Here you go:Why not show it and let us see which would be better?haha same thingHere's a bigger version haha, not sure if the pips work btw
Hmm... What pips? Jokers don't have pips. Indices, on the other hand - plural for index - that, they have.
Why not make the joker in the same pattern/style as the court cards instead of the spot cards?
If you mean just doing the face of the joker, I tried that and it didn't really work tbh. Ive been messing around with it for a while and actually feel this one works the best.
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 'SLICK' Custom Playing Cards (KS) - RELAUNCHING, NEW DESIGN
« on: April 03, 2014, 06:24:31 PM »haha same thingHere's a bigger version haha, not sure if the pips work btw
Hmm... What pips? Jokers don't have pips. Indices, on the other hand - plural for index - that, they have.
Why not make the joker in the same pattern/style as the court cards instead of the spot cards?
If you mean just doing the face of the joker, I tried that and it didn't really work tbh. Ive been messing around with it for a while and actually feel this one works the best.
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 'SLICK' Custom Playing Cards (KS) - RELAUNCHING, NEW DESIGN
« on: April 03, 2014, 02:45:44 PM »
Here's a bigger version haha, not sure if the pips work btw
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