Sultana Playing Cards -Now Shipping

Unread post by **CBJ** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:09 pm

Deck is now live on Kickstarter

CBJ

walrus · Unread post by **walrus** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:13 pm

I like what they did with the pips but I am undecided if I like the rest of it.

Oswin · Unread post by **Oswin** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:44 am

Pretty nice ! I'm sure !

neongrey · Unread post by **neongrey** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:18 am

Oh, my, I really love these.

Unread post by **MagikFingerz** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:28 am

No back design?

Unread post by **Sharpie** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:31 pm

Anyone see these? I can't find them.

Strag · Unread post by **Strag** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:20 pm

Sharpie wrote:Anyone see these? I can't find them.

Looks like they are now launching the 28th.

Unread post by **Sharpie** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:58 pm

Strag wrote:
Sharpie wrote:Anyone see these? I can't find them.
Looks like they are now launching the 28th.

Sweet. Is it wrong that I kinda like the sketched version better than the finished art?
Maybe as an add on to the campaign...

Evan · Unread post by **Evan** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:30 pm

These are very cool! I like the colors, and the design is very cool. I'll definitely try to pick up some of these.

Unread post by **badpete69** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:02 pm

Did these ever launch...I don't see them listed?

malanthrax · Unread post by **malanthrax** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:07 am

Hmm. I like these more and more each time I check them out.

Strag · Unread post by **Strag** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:11 am

badpete69 wrote:Did these ever launch...I don't see them listed?

Now says 4 March.

Evan · Unread post by **Evan** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:07 am

Strag wrote:
badpete69 wrote:Did these ever launch...I don't see them listed?
Now says 4 March.

3 delays so far. I hope these are worth the wait.

Strag · Unread post by **Strag** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:34 am

Evan wrote:
Strag wrote:
badpete69 wrote:Did these ever launch...I don't see them listed?
Now says 4 March.
3 delays so far. I hope these are worth the wait.

Now they say on FB

Cardlovers,

Due to Kickstarter verification processes taking a few business days, the launch of the Sultana deck will be further delayed. Updates as they come.

Unread post by **badpete69** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:01 pm

Now live

volantangel · Unread post by **volantangel** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:36 am

Such a pity the intl shipping is ridiculous for low number of decks, no point going in even on the early bird.

DukeBoy · Unread post by **DukeBoy** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:14 am

Why are they calling 10 decks a brick? I guess they did not get the memo that KS is okay with a brick of twelve on playing card campains.

Unread post by **SeanWhelan** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:50 pm

Very beautiful cards!

cosmicsecret · Unread post by **cosmicsecret** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 3:43 am

volantangel wrote:Such a pity the intl shipping is ridiculous for low number of decks, no point going in even on the early bird.

the 5 deck pledge is fair for internationals

volantangel · Unread post by **volantangel** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:10 am

cosmicsecret wrote:
volantangel wrote:Such a pity the intl shipping is ridiculous for low number of decks, no point going in even on the early bird.
the 5 deck pledge is fair for internationals

Only at higher levels, shipping puts me off when i just want to get one or two decks..

Russell · Unread post by **Russell** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:09 am

cosmicsecret wrote:
volantangel wrote:Such a pity the intl shipping is ridiculous for low number of decks, no point going in even on the early bird.
the 5 deck pledge is fair for internationals

The 5 deck cost of shipping is better than you think. At 5 decks it is cheaper to ship it using a small USPS Flat rate box. That is $23.95, the project starter is only asking for $10.

GBAllison · Unread post by **GBAllison** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 4:29 am

MagikFingerz wrote:No back design?

The current back design is inspired by "Islamic tapestry design." But the project creator has said he's gonna change it up a bit to fit better with the art deco theme of the rest of the deck. Personally I think his design work is gorgeous.

P.S. Those are NOT his alternate back designs ... those are the backgrounds for the court cards. I think they have a strong Alfons Mucha feel to 'em.

DecoCards · Unread post by **DecoCards** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:31 am

Deco Playing Cards here!

Don't worry-- the back design will not be drastically different from the one you dig, GBAllison. It will incorporate the Persian carpet elements AND the Alphonse Mucha circular composition present on the fronts of the cards. It will be awesome.

Cardists, I have a question for you. Do any of you have any direct feedback on the cards, on the project page, or how a card business neophyte might reach the intended audience? The future of my business is at the mercy of enthusiasts like yourselves, and I have really cool projects and extremely talented artists in mind for the future if I can get this project to its goal. Let me know how I can better serve you!

-Ned at Deco Cards

Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:05 pm

DecoCards wrote:Cardists, I have a question for you. Do any of you have any direct feedback on the cards, on the project page, or how a card business neophyte might reach the intended audience? The future of my business is at the mercy of enthusiasts like yourselves, and I have really cool projects and extremely talented artists in mind for the future if I can get this project to its goal. Let me know how I can better serve you!

General tips for pleasing cardists:

- Thin borders (makes fans more aesthetically pleasing)
- Indices fairly close to the edges (or at least not too far from them, especially when the indices are in a big font)
- Two-way back design (subtle one-way backs are fine)

Less important:

- Circular back design (makes single card spins and flourishes with rotating packets more aesthetically pleasing)

I've probably forgotten something, so feel free to add to this.

sinjin7 · Unread post by **sinjin7** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:24 pm

On their KS description, it states the deck will have a smooth finish. Personally, I think that's a mistake and they should opt for an Air Cushion/Magic finish instead.

samurai007 · Unread post by **samurai007** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:16 pm

I agree, definitely go air-cushion finish.

I have already backed the deck, but I had 1 concern. The "Subscription" option to get the next 2 decks you make... what if those decks don't happen to get funded or made? Will you offer those people a partial refund, or give them 2 additional Sultana decks, or what?

ChasFink · Unread post by **ChasFink** » Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:46 pm

MagikFingerz wrote: - Two-way back design (subtle one-way backs are fine)

Maybe I'm demonstrating some ignorance here, but there is a widespread belief that some Islamic art contains deliberate mistakes so the artist won't offend God by attempting perfection. Would a two-way back with a subtle "mistake" in the symmetry be in order?

Oh wait. I took a closer look, and there's a little of this going on already.

GBAllison · Unread post by **GBAllison** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:58 pm

OK, here we go! The new backs (which still looks two way to me) are getting close. I guess it's not final yet, but the artist has done a mockup that shows the overall look, and then a bit of the detail-work. Personally, I think this is a huge improvement over the first back design. (Just my two cents.)

Unread post by **MagikFingerz** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:25 am

What's with the dotted line surrounding the courts? I think they would look much better by just removing that altogether.

Also: Needs thinner borders (faces included)!

Firthetic · Unread post by **Firthetic** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:57 am

MagikFingerz wrote:What's with the dotted line surrounding the courts? I think they would look much better by just removing that altogether.

Also: Needs thinner borders (faces included)!

From their Kickstarter Update #5:

That new back we promised? It's almost here! We are putting on a few finishing touches, but our artist Dave created a mock-up preview card! The final cards won't have the dotted die lines, of course!

Please tell is what you think!

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