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Re: New project by Montenzi / soon on Kickstarter

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Hi UC,

Most likely, I will launch my KS next week (anytime with a short notice). I am working on KS/IG presentation now. :geek:


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Re: New project by Montenzi / soon on Kickstarter

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Will both sides be foiled or just the backs?
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Oh these are great. Take my money. Send us the Kickstarter link now!
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Re: New project by Montenzi / soon on Kickstarter

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DestinationQ1 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:31 am Oh these are great. Take my money. Send us the Kickstarter link now!
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Re: New project by Montenzi / soon on Kickstarter

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These look very nice!
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Bikefanatic wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:23 am Will both sides be foiled or just the backs?
Thanks for the comments!

It will be printed with foil on both sides on two decks. IF I print a limited deck, I'll print it without foil (reasons).


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I think these are your best courts yet. But I'm sure they'll change before launch :lol:
Looking great though.
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The purple stands out more. May get both.
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Bikefanatic wrote: Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:20 pm The purple stands out more. May get both.
Remember - courts are the same for both decks.
vasta41 wrote: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:13 am I think these are your best courts yet. But I'm sure they'll change before launch :lol: Looking great though.
Yes, I know! I like everything in this deck. p.s. I always make small changes when I work on files for Cartamundi, but that's it. And I always warn backers that I may update the artwork before printing. :lol:

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Hi UC!

Please help me with the name :D Please vote one time via SurveyMonkey OR on my IG (stories).

Thanks!!!

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montenzi wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:55 pm Hi UC!

Please help me with the name :D Please vote one time via SurveyMonkey OR on my IG (stories).

Thanks!!!

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Allow me to suggest considering these two options. I'm posting here because I'd be interested to see what others might think:

elan

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poise

Thoughts, anyone?
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Re: New project by Montenzi / soon on Kickstarter

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rousselle wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:33 pm
montenzi wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:55 pm Hi UC!

Please help me with the name :D Please vote one time via SurveyMonkey OR on my IG (stories).

Thanks!!!

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Allow me to suggest considering these two options. I'm posting here because I'd be interested to see what others might think:

elan

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poise

Thoughts, anyone?
Poise is nice. My suggestion was Kaleid.
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The purple clubs and spades courts are purple foiled and blue courts have blue foils......

I like the name Motif, it look like it fits.
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Last year my suggestion was "Motivus" which is motif in Medieval Latin. I think motif is too blah.
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Adamthinks wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 7:41 pm My suggestion was Kaleid.
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I think you should call it … Dave.
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I am looking for a Montenzi deck that can fit the "Kaleidoscope" moniker. Dazzle me with cold foil color explosion. Don't hold back!
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Bradius wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 2:07 pm I am looking for a Montenzi deck that can fit the "Kaleidoscope" moniker. Dazzle me with cold foil color explosion. Don't hold back!
I, too thought the backs looked kaleidoscopey. But to be honest, I couldn't give two poops what this is called, I'm in.
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Oh well :D thanks for the comments and suggestions!

Right now votes are 50/50. UC is for Motif, IG - Varius.
There are also some good ideas, and I consider all of them. Thanks!

I asked about the name as I am 51/49 on Varius vs. Motif so... Both are good for this deck. Let's see. I am now waiting for approval from Kickstarter.

@rousselle - it's already a 2 years delay to send you and @Bradius a custom deck. But finally, I will send a deck from this series. And I will name it "Elan" or "Poise" :lol:
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Dazzle or Dazzlers :)

I like Poise and Varius too.
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Timmargh wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:45 am I think you should call it … Dave.
And then there are some who call it..... Tim. :D
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montenzi wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 5:26 pm
@rousselle - it's already a 2 years delay to send you and @Bradius a custom deck. But finally, I will send a deck from this series. And I will name it "Elan" or "Poise" :lol:
Sweet!

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Ok. It was hard to design something simple using two colors in the same style/symmetry.

Changes:
1. both Purple and Teal decks are now Limited and will never be reprinted with foil. I can still print such designs without foil.
2. I'll print this 3rd deck without foil. Most likely it will be Kickstarter exclusive. TBC. Cartamundi? TBC.
3. I'll produce at least one half brick box. Need 500-600 to produce two different boxes.

p.s. if I change my mind tomorrow morning, I'll delete this post :lol: :mrgreen: :lol:


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Is the distressed look on purpose? If so, I like it.
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Eric Lee wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:27 pm And then there are some who call it..... Tim. :D
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vasta41 wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:29 am Is the distressed look on purpose? If so, I like it.
Yes of course! I also wanted to produce one deck without foil. I may update colors (TBC) but I am not sure as cards are already desaturated. I will also design new AoS and Jokers for this deck.

BTW, this 3rd decks is 100% confirmed now!
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montenzi wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:40 pm BTW, this 3rd decks is 100% confirmed now!
I will only believe that when it's in my hands :lol:
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