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Lukeout · « **Reply #25 on:** February 09, 2014, 01:33:50 PM »

This deck looks great. I'm surprised (not in a bad way at all) that I don't see a marble texture on the back. I like how you are trying to keep it all stone. I'm sure you have tons of reference, but if you need anymore, be sure to check out some of Europes plague statues. The figure they tend to use as the plague figure fits in well.

Lotrek · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2014, 03:47:27 PM »

Thanks Lukeout, very interesting photo!

Well, I think the back is already very intricate to add a marble texture. I want a balance between illustration and graphic design. This requires to sacrifice some obvious choices sometimes. :-)

Emmanuel · « **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2014, 03:54:41 PM »

I love the court card, Lotrek! Such an excellent interpretation

Lotrek · « **Reply #28 on:** February 10, 2014, 01:09:28 PM »

Quote from: Emmanuel on February 09, 2014, 03:54:41 PM

I love the court card, Lotrek! Such an excellent interpretation

Thanks Emmanuel!

Lotrek · « **Reply #29 on:** February 13, 2014, 11:53:36 AM »

Launching tomorrow!

th4mo · « **Reply #30 on:** February 14, 2014, 05:50:45 PM »

This deck is now live on KS!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unitedcardistsdotcom/grotesque-deck-of-playing-cards-unitedcardists2014

Sher143 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 14, 2014, 06:38:13 PM »

And off to an awesome start, too! As of this time, $7,000 of the $16,000 goal has already been raised!

MrMollusk · « **Reply #32 on:** February 15, 2014, 08:01:55 PM »

Awesome!

Those courts look absolutely amazing, too!

Lotrek · « **Reply #33 on:** February 16, 2014, 04:10:30 PM »

The deck got funded in 40 hours!!!

Anthony · « **Reply #34 on:** February 16, 2014, 05:04:16 PM »

Quote from: Lotrek on February 16, 2014, 04:10:30 PM

The deck got funded in 40 hours!!!

Well done! Congratulations

Lee Asher · « **Reply #35 on:** February 16, 2014, 07:08:41 PM »

Quote from: Lotrek on February 16, 2014, 04:10:30 PM

The deck got funded in 40 hours!!!

Pretty cool. Congrats!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #36 on:** February 16, 2014, 08:53:59 PM »

Quote from: Lotrek on February 16, 2014, 04:10:30 PM

The deck got funded in 40 hours!!!

Doesn't surprise me in the least. You made a great design!

Emmanuel · « **Reply #37 on:** February 16, 2014, 09:42:10 PM »

Congratulations, Lotrek! Grotesque is a beautiful deck

Don Boyer · « **Reply #38 on:** February 16, 2014, 11:30:32 PM »

Quote from: Emmanuel on February 16, 2014, 09:42:10 PM

Congratulations, Lotrek! Grotesque is a beautiful deck

"It's a solid, but it's juicy. It's a contradiction!"

(Couldn't resist. It's a reference to the current TV ad campaign in the US for Starburst candy. You can probably find the videos on YouTube.)

I mention all of that because yes, it's beautiful, but also yes, the modern meaning for grotesque is anything but beautiful. You did a fine job on this and the UC forum should be proud of it.

Lotrek · « **Reply #39 on:** February 19, 2014, 04:36:02 PM »

Thank you all guys!

Don, the choice of the name seems that worked well along with the theme. And I love contradictions. Life is full of them...

Emmanuel · « **Reply #40 on:** February 19, 2014, 08:35:35 PM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on February 16, 2014, 11:30:32 PM

Quote from: Emmanuel on February 16, 2014, 09:42:10 PM
Congratulations, Lotrek! Grotesque is a beautiful deck

"It's a solid, but it's juicy. It's a contradiction!"

(Couldn't resist. It's a reference to the current TV ad campaign in the US for Starburst candy. You can probably find the videos on YouTube.)

I mention all of that because yes, it's beautiful, but also yes, the modern meaning for grotesque is anything but beautiful. You did a fine job on this and the UC forum should be proud of it.

I knew someone was going to point out the contradiction, haha.

mirciusx · « **Reply #41 on:** February 20, 2014, 09:28:57 PM »

You should try another version of the back, just in the middle. Otherwise it looks very nice. That circle just caption all your sight and it's a little confusing. Is like in photography, where is emptiness or fullness, the sight of the it's going in that point. So for me, it's just like a black hole...bird's eye view.

mirciusx · « **Reply #42 on:** February 20, 2014, 09:50:57 PM »

Hehe, I see it's all ready on KS. Good luck! Nice deck, like I said. That god is like Aeolus or Pontus.

G_K · « **Reply #43 on:** March 06, 2014, 01:05:50 PM »

NEW!!!!

But there is more!

I've been working on another very special add on, that has never before appeared on Kickstarter: An original branded Grotesque Rubik's cube! Below you can see an animated Grotesque cube from the official Rubik's site:

http://rubiksanimations.com/cube/United%20Cardist?_lang=en

http://rubiksanimations.com/cube/rotated/United%20Cardist?_lang=en

Only 100 pieces will be produced and you can get them by adding $50 to your pledge. Shipment worldwide is included.

Rose · « **Reply #44 on:** April 18, 2014, 05:38:49 AM »

Amazing, so far it looks good!

Thirdway Industries · « **Reply #45 on:** June 18, 2014, 02:06:50 PM »

Wow beautiful