Ambassadors by Lotrek

[Lotrek]

For you that is four working days later.

If you consider that I'm working 16h/day to finish packaging of all my pending decks, it's 8 working days later!

[Lotrek]

25 numbered and signed rejected uncut tuck cases are available through my website https://oathplayingcards.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The only issue they had is that the stock felt a bit too thick for my taste. Apart from these 25, the rest will be scrapped. You have time for Tuesday's shipment!

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[montecarlojoe]

Impulse buy!

[dcmcalirep]

Yes, exactly. The KS campaign will be for a standard "player's" edition printed by EPCC. Some Ambassadors decks will be offered as add-ons.

Any word on the date and time of this KS campaign? I sure would like to sink my teeth into this players edition.

99% it will be Monday 23 Oct. at 5:00pm EST. It will be a short campaign, not more than 2 weeks (maybe less) and the deck will have some differences from the collector's edition. It will be more suited for playing and/or magicians. I want to combine perfect usability with as much customization as possible, staying within the frame of standard courts.

As I've mentioned before, AMBASSADORS is the first deck in my "Standard series". These decks will all be based on my rendition of the standard courts but each one will be a completely different work in its whole. The Standard series will have two sub-categories, the Collector's edition and the player's edition. The Collector's edition will always be considerably cheaper than the rest of my "homemade" crazy decks.

Did the kickstarter campaign get pushed back?

[Lotrek]

Yes, exactly. The KS campaign will be for a standard "player's" edition printed by EPCC. Some Ambassadors decks will be offered as add-ons.

Any word on the date and time of this KS campaign? I sure would like to sink my teeth into this players edition.

99% it will be Monday 23 Oct. at 5:00pm EST. It will be a short campaign, not more than 2 weeks (maybe less) and the deck will have some differences from the collector's edition. It will be more suited for playing and/or magicians. I want to combine perfect usability with as much customization as possible, staying within the frame of standard courts.

As I've mentioned before, AMBASSADORS is the first deck in my "Standard series". These decks will all be based on my rendition of the standard courts but each one will be a completely different work in its whole. The Standard series will have two sub-categories, the Collector's edition and the player's edition. The Collector's edition will always be considerably cheaper than the rest of my "homemade" crazy decks.

Did the kickstarter campaign get pushed back?

Yes, I want to send the Collector's Edition first and since this was delayed (shipping tomorrow) I had to push the KS campaign a few days back. Probably Thursday but I'll make an official announcement.

[JacksandJokers]

Thanks for the update, I was wondering about the KS campaign as well.

When are the Black Gold decks etc shipping?

[Lotrek]

Thanks for the update, I was wondering about the KS campaign as well.

When are the Black Gold decks etc shipping?

Thursday and Friday. Just crazy... I have 16 big boxes full of decks to send.

[JacksandJokers]

Thanks for the update, I was wondering about the KS campaign as well.

When are the Black Gold decks etc shipping?

Thursday and Friday. Just crazy... I have 16 big boxes full of decks to send.

Good to know, Can't wait to receive mine

[sms69x]

Shipping started already?

[Lotrek]

Shipping started already?

No, shipping finished yesterday morning.

I was just so busy preparing the Grotesk - Liturgy shipment that I didn't even think posting here.
Man, 1500 decks is crazy to pack. Never try this at home. Even for the 500 Ambassadors decks me and my wife are like being beaten with baseball sticks

[sms69x]

Great news! See the bright side: you can now take a well deserved break!

[rousselle]

So... does this mean Ambassadors *plus* the other back-orders have been shipped out?

If so... W00t!

[Bradius]

Great news! See the bright side: you can now take a well deserved break!

Absolutely not! Lotrek needs to get busy and get the Ambassadors Players Edition out on Kickstarter. And after that Lotrek needs to get busy (if he isn't already) in designing and producing the next edition in the "Standard Series". That is so Lotrek can have me and a few others fling cash at him...after that, MAYBE he can take a well deserved (I agree it is well deserved) break.

[Bruno]

With no intertube.

[Azid]

Great news! See the bright side: you can now take a well deserved break!

Absolutely not! Lotrek needs to get busy and get the Ambassadors Players Edition out on Kickstarter. And after that Lotrek needs to get busy (if he isn't already) in designing and producing the next edition in the "Standard Series". That is so Lotrek can have me and a few others fling cash at him...after that, MAYBE he can take a well deserved (I agree it is well deserved) break.

Nope. It would be better if finish & send out the "Grotesk Inverted Inferno" + "Grotesk Signature Edition" and after that....
well there are 2 decks that were announced long timeago

As for now i can't wait to get all the Ambassadors, Grotesk and Liturgy decks that i'm waiting for

[Lotrek]

So... does this mean Ambassadors *plus* the other back-orders have been shipped out?

If so... W00t!

Unfortunately not... Only Ambassadors now. I thought that we could have all the rest ready for today (as I'll be away for a few days from tomorrow) but it was too optimistic. The amount of work is insane and the fatigue, too. We still have many packages to do so the shipment has to be pushed for a week when I'll be back...
The good thing is that once we get them to the post office it takes only 3-4 hours to send them all so all packages will go out in the same day.

[shermjack]

[/quote] The good thing is that once we get them to the post office it takes only 3-4 hours to send them all so all packages will go out in the same day.[/quote]

I'm OK with waiting for a little while longer for my decks, though I would hate to be the guy in line behind you at the post office! Hope you get some R&R while you are away!

[peterhonghong]

So... does this mean Ambassadors *plus* the other back-orders have been shipped out?

If so... W00t!

Unfortunately not... Only Ambassadors now. I thought that we could have all the rest ready for today (as I'll be away for a few days from tomorrow) but it was too optimistic. The amount of work is insane and the fatigue, too. We still have many packages to do so the shipment has to be pushed for a week when I'll be back...
The good thing is that once we get them to the post office it takes only 3-4 hours to send them all so all packages will go out in the same day.

Is it mean that Ambassadors had been send? because I can see my fulfillment status still unfulfilled , I am afraid if I will not receive those decks

[Bradius]

Is it mean that Ambassadors had been send? because I can see my fulfillment status still unfulfilled , I am afraid if I will not receive those decks

My guess is that we don't get a mail notice, like we do with some other shipments. But, that is just a guess on my part.

[Lotrek]

Ambassadors was sent on Thursday and I will give tracking numbers on request. I'm doing it manually so I'm not too excited to do it for 120+ orders!

[akicer]

Hi Lotrek - how long it usually takes to US??

[Bradius]

Shhh! Lotrek's supposed to be on vacation (stop reading this thread Lotrek). When they arrive, there will be a flurry of posting so that those that don't have it can then post that they don't have their decks yet and can spin around like Whirling Dervishes and complain about the postal service until they arrive. It happens all the time. History is repeating itself as I was just reading the Liturgy thread and amusing myself at the similarities. Which reminds me to say some prayers to the patron saint of Postal workers as I also have some challenges getting packages too...

Re: L I T U R G Y "TREASURE" Edition on UCdecksales.com

Unread postby PrincessTrouble » Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:07 pm
My deck was supposed to be here on Friday. It had an attempted delivery but I wasn't home. Went to the post office (with the slip) on Saturday to pick it up, they couldn't find it. They told me it was probably still on the truck, had me sign the slip, and said the mailman would deliver it Monday without me having to be there (because I signed the slip). Checked the mail at lunch, and of course it hasn't been delivered. Tracking has nothing since the original attempted delivery on Friday. The post office guy told me on Saturday, he would call me when my mail carrier got back to see if it was on the truck. Of course they never call. I hate the USPS. They have lost several of my international packages lately (of items that were limited editions and not something I could just buy another of). I really, really loathe the post office. Sorry to vent in your thread, Lotrek. I was very much looking forward to the cards.

[peterhonghong]

So, it is normal for my status "unfulfilled" like this? Everyone is like this, right?

I am sorry to ask this ,but I am a newbie for this system...

[Bradius]

It is okay Peter. Lotrek has said all the Ambassador orders are in the mail. Just figure how long it will take to get from Greece to where you live. It is on its way. I am sure as people get their decks, they will be posting them. If it appears their is a problem with your shipment, Lotrek can send you your tracking number. As he said, he would prefer to not have to send them to every person he shipped packages too.

[EndersGame]

The Ambassadors look great! if you're relatively new to Lotrek's work, you can check out a series of pictorial reviews I recently posted that gives an overview of all his major designs since he started with Timeless (2011) and Butterfly (2012). The evolution of Lotrek's decks since his first design really shows a journey from strength to strength!

Playing cards to treasure from Lotrek (Part 1): Timeless, Butterfly, VeneXiana, and Grotesque
Playing cards to treasure from Lotrek (Part 2): Icons, Liturgy, Golden Oath, Sanctus, and Ambassadors

[JacksandJokers]

Arrived today in the UK.
Stunning as expected

If anyone here has deck #20 of the Platinum edition & would be willing to exchange for deck #17. Please let me know

[Azid]

Got my decks today.
Stunning as expected, tuck + cards + artwork + everything !!
The red stock of the Red Edition is amazing, can't wait to get the Grotesk Inferno & Signature
Thanks Lotrek.

Added to Portfolio.

[Bikefanatic]

Does the Platinum deck stands out more than the Gray deck?

[akicer]

Get the decks here in US. Awesome decks for sure!!!

Again, if anyone willing to share one platinum edition deck please don't hesitate to let me know!!!

[Azid]

Does the Platinum deck stands out more than the Gray deck?

No, both (Black and Platinum) are printed on the same pearlescent stock, the only differnce between the decks is that
the Black deck has Gold Foil on the back, and the Platinum Edition has Silver Foil on the backs.

And the tucks are made of differnt materials.