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Evan · « **on:** May 03, 2012, 10:44:53 PM »

Here is another deck on kickstarter!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1445917233/ultraviolet-playing-cards-from-beta17?ref=live

At first glance, i didn't really like the back design but after really looking at it, I like it a lot! Very simple but still nice looking. Plus, I love the color they used! The faces look very unique and I love how the court cards are set up! I will be pledging for some.
This is a USPCC deck!

EDIT: They're very expensive! I really wish these were a little less

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2012, 10:53:39 PM »

To me, the bask design reminds me of modern design. It sure is a difference picture than what you are used to seeing. The color also is a new one for me, which I like. Never before have I seen a deck with a dark purple color scheme like that. The layout of each court card is also another difference. To me, the pip cards look great with their layout, but the court cards are a bit... bare. I'm not a big fan of much white left of a card, especially with a court card, and this deck is no exception. Overall, I do think this deck is worth getting just because it's not something you see everyday. I might be getting this somewhat in the future.

LeonJL · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2012, 10:55:29 PM »

I actually like the minimalistic design of the back, you don't get many purple decks so that's a plus as well. It's just that i'm not used to the custom display of the card faces. Seems a bit confusing for cards like nines and tens, too many things on the face but that's just my opinion. However, I'll be watching this to see how it goes as well, maybe picking up one or two in the future.

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2012, 10:58:46 PM »

I have messaged him about pricing and to come over and join the conversation about it.

I personally like it except too expensive, even just for 2 decks, i would have to pay $35 for 2!!

just watched the video and I would really love to pledge for these! but again bit too expensive

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2012, 11:12:58 PM »

Simple, PURPLE, USPCC... looks okay. I'm not too fond of the borders along the top and bottom of the card though. But overall its a good deck.
They have to work on their kickstarter packages though. Like Josh said.. its a bit too pricey... even more than the seasons (almost) so yeah.

dmbaggs · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2012, 11:32:11 PM »

These have a nice look to them. I like the court cards and the layout on the front of the cards. I like the color of the back, but the design is lacking in my opinion. For the price they are selling them I'll have to pass.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2012, 11:37:08 PM »

I like the purple shade a lot, and the faces are some of the most elegant I have ever seen. It's been a while since the video promoting a KS deck shows the creator flourishing, and it feels good! They are pricey, and will only back these if the price drops to 8-10$.

Kenneth · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2012, 12:21:32 AM »

I like the purple color since there isn't many of those around but I do think the design needs improvement and if Josh says they're expensive, since we live in the same country i'll take his words for it. Hopefully major updates will come soon that will make me pledge for it

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2012, 12:22:58 AM »

Diet, wanna go halves in a brick or something? same with the grid deck?

Kenneth · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2012, 12:29:10 AM »

HMmm wait what does a Brick mean? and I'm already backing up Grid with the $15 option ae

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2012, 12:37:10 AM »

a brick is 12 decks, so 6 each

Jin Jian · « **Reply #11 on:** May 04, 2012, 09:50:46 AM »

Quote from: dietjuice on May 04, 2012, 12:29:10 AM

HMmm wait what does a Brick mean? and I'm already backing up Grid with the $15 option ae

a brick mean 12 playing cards .. and a gross mean 144 decks of playing cards
i personally really like the deck .. let be honest you do not get alot of purple deck and it is also going to be printed by USPCC .. i am really curious what kind of finish and stock they uses . i might be pledging for 1 brick of those since 1 brick of the cards cost $100 which mean 1 deck is only 8.334 ( round up ) which is consider okay for a custom deck .. i really like the layout and back design of the deck since it look very simple .. but i think that this deck will only look good in cuts and flourish just now like wynn .. the fan and giant fan will be very boring since the back design does not have any design and also the front have very large and fat pip which will not show in a fan

Gareth · « **Reply #12 on:** May 04, 2012, 10:42:47 AM »

Yes, like the back design too. Very minimalistic, but with some style. Not convinced on the faces of the court cards - with small court images next to the pips. (Almost like triplicates from yesteryear decks).

I would pledge except for the high costs per deck... and the target is $15,000 - which might be a big ask in today's custom deck climate. As hawjinjian notes, the brick for $100, or even the $50/5 deck, options look more inviting, but limit the number of market of small pledges.

LeonJL · « **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2012, 10:47:44 AM »

Quote from: hawjinjian on May 04, 2012, 09:50:46 AM

i am really curious what kind of finish and stock they uses .

They mentioned on their website that the deck will be "Air cushion finish, performance coating, high quality paper stock" but didn't exactly say what stock though. On a side note, kinda hope they consider using UV-500 so at least the cards could react to UV slightly. It suits the name of the deck.

Jin Jian · « **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2012, 10:59:06 AM »

Quote from: awretch on May 04, 2012, 10:47:44 AM

Quote from: hawjinjian on May 04, 2012, 09:50:46 AM
i am really curious what kind of finish and stock they uses .

They mentioned on their website that the deck will be "Air cushion finish, performance coating, high quality paper stock" but didn't exactly say what stock though. On a side note, kinda hope they consider using UV-500 so at least the cards could react to UV slightly. It suits the name of the deck.

Thanks man i did not see that ..

Quote from: Gareth on May 04, 2012, 10:42:47 AM

Yes, like the back design too. Very minimalistic, but with some style. Not convinced on the faces of the court cards - with small court images next to the pips. (Almost like triplicates from yesteryear decks).

I would pledge except for the high costs per deck... and the target is $15,000 - which might be a big ask in today's custom deck climate. As hawjinjian notes, the brick for $100, or even the $50/5 deck, options look more inviting, but limit the number of market of small pledges.

yup me too .. maybe for some people it more stylish but i think the court cards lack of alot of details .. as it is just a same picture

vmagic · « **Reply #15 on:** May 04, 2012, 04:04:40 PM »

Quote from: Joshua Robinson on May 04, 2012, 12:37:10 AM

a brick is 12 decks, so 6 each

You say you can't afford them yet you want to go half a brick with someone? Why not just buy a couple of each, whatever you can afford, and enjoy them, instead of trying to get bricks of everything?

As for the cards, the back design is pretty nice, the faces are weird and might be awkward for magic or anything card related but they are very interesting. The video was very professional and nice to see on a kickstarter for a change. I might back this up but he's going to have a tough time reaching his goal of $15,000 imo.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2012, 02:32:58 AM »

Quote from: awretch on May 04, 2012, 10:47:44 AM

Quote from: hawjinjian on May 04, 2012, 09:50:46 AM
i am really curious what kind of finish and stock they uses .

They mentioned on their website that the deck will be "Air cushion finish, performance coating, high quality paper stock" but didn't exactly say what stock though. On a side note, kinda hope they consider using UV-500 so at least the cards could react to UV slightly. It suits the name of the deck.

USPC doesn't generally offer UV500 stock because it's prohibitively expensive. They made an exception for David Blaine's White Lions. It doesn't even show up on a USPC price list.

There are four stock choices: Bicycle, Aristocrat, Bee and Bee Casino. That's pretty much the correct order from lightest to heaviest.

frostchew · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2012, 01:28:57 PM »

I'm a sucker for simple elegant designs, and this deck is all about that. Plus in PURPLE, which isn't something you see often. The starting price point is a little high though and with new decks coming out every week I'll probably wait till their goal has been reached before pledging for a couple.

International backers will be happy to know that shipping is only $5-$7 at most!

P.S I'm curious as to why only the clubs have been customised...

LeonJL · « **Reply #18 on:** May 05, 2012, 02:01:00 PM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on May 05, 2012, 02:32:58 AM

USPC doesn't generally offer UV500 stock because it's prohibitively expensive. They made an exception for David Blaine's White Lions. It doesn't even show up on a USPC price list.

There are four stock choices: Bicycle, Aristocrat, Bee and Bee Casino. That's pretty much the correct order from lightest to heaviest.

Urghhh... you're right. It would be cool though if that was the case, goes along well with the name. But with the cost of it... Yeap, pretty sure they're smart to not go for the UV-500 stock.

Patrick · « **Reply #19 on:** May 07, 2012, 10:35:43 AM »

Hey guys, Patrick from beta17 here. Thank you thank you thank you! Your feedback is extremely valuable and the cardistry/magic community is very important to us.

Thought I'd address a few of the questions you guys have on this deck. Firstly we'll be printing on either Aristocrat or Bee stock, given that the USPCC has quoted us the same price for either. Also we know that some of you really like the minimalism of this deck and I just want to assure you that it's all in the details: for instance, even though the court cards feature smaller faces, every one of those faces have been totally reworked to match the minimal style of the deck, not just made smaller. Also; all of the pips are custom, the club is the most extreme but each has been treated so that the angles match those of the logo and type design.

Thanks again so much for your appreciation and feedback.
-Patrick

beta17

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #20 on:** May 07, 2012, 10:45:27 AM »

Hi Patrick thank you so much for addressing some of the questions that were asked.
I'll be staying in tuned to your KS Ultraviolet deck.
Best of luck on your endeavors Patrick. ^_^

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #21 on:** May 07, 2012, 10:58:19 AM »

Hi Patrick,
Thank you for joining us on these forums, we are glad to have you with us. Is there any way the price for one deck could be a little lower? I know that I am a bit reluctant to fund it because of its price.

Russell CircleCityCards · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2012, 02:02:27 PM »

How am I just now hearing about this deck? I love it! I plan on pledging for a few.

I see he is 50% with 17 days to go... did he start with 30 days? I really want to see this deck come to the market.

Jin Jian · « **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2012, 09:38:11 PM »

The project has 5 more days to go and they are short of 6k !! so for people who like the decks but haven't pledge for it yet .. do it right now .. There is hardly a purple deck on the market !!

btw there have also posted a new video there is on their kickstarter page .. do check it out

vmagic · « **Reply #24 on:** May 28, 2012, 06:02:35 PM »

Well it's likely this deck isn't going to get funded with over $5000 to go and only 4 days left. Doesn't help they are asking for $13 a deck. I know I only pledged for one but if they were cheaper I would have gone for more. I think the face design of the cards being so odd and different also hurts things.

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