VARIUS Playing Cards by Montenzi (KS)

[Eric Lee]

Nice. For most people, foil is the KS exclusive limited deck. Here you go bucking the trend again with the exclusive deck being foil free. Always a treat to see designers change things up in a good way.

[montenzi]

Nice. For most people, foil is the KS exclusive limited deck. Here you go bucking the trend again with the exclusive deck being foil free. Always a treat to see designers change things up in a good way.

Yes, I agree! I plan to have all decks Montenzi/KS exclusive, and I did the same in my last three projects - UC2019, Tiki V3, and No.7 Winter. Decks were not offered wholesale to Murphys Magic.

I have some stretch goals, let's see.

Also, this deck will be just US$7.5-8 (NZ$12-13) for early birds (24 hours + some limits), ~US$10-12 after! Prices TBC +/-. All decks will be printed by Cartamundi!
There will be three types of tiers - Standard only, Limited only, Standard+Limited (mixed). EB will be available for mixed tiers only (TBC).

I will only believe that when it's in my hands

Ok, this deck is 2000% confirmed. It's a done deal. I may still update colors. I'll know when I print a prototype.

[vasta41]

Ok, this deck is 2000% confirmed. It's a done deal. I may still update colors. I'll know when I print a prototype.

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[kevork]

Ok, this deck is 2000% confirmed. It's a done deal. I may still update colors. I'll know when I print a prototype.

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It's happening. How it's happening is yet to be determined. Hah

[montenzi]

Hi UC!

Finally, it's Varius. Finally? 95%! I had more than 20 name suggestions, thanks to everyone!!! It was hard!!! btw, one of the suggestion was Bradius ...

Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mo ... ying-cards

We have the date!
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/ ... 40&p11=264

Key notes:

1. 24 hours EB, no rush!
2. 14-18 days campaign
3. I am not sure about boxes for the Standard deck. One of the options - is all boxes printed by Cartamundi with cold foil + matte finish. I like uncoated paper stock but cannot use hot foil stamping for my designs as it is extremely hard to protect foil on the edges. That's why I use matte finish + cold foil for such designs. The standard deck is not an exception. I'll show 3D with foil, but it's TBC. I am working with Cartamundi on the final quotes.
4. YES, the name of the deck is on the front. Some of you know why.

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[sms69x]

Like the distressed effect very much!

[Bradius]

I didn't vote for Bradius for the record. I didn't even think to connect the similarity of Bradius to Various....too funny.

[montenzi]

I didn't vote for Bradius for the record. I didn't even think to connect the similarity of Bradius to Various....too funny.

Nobody voted as I only had two names to vote - Varius and Motif. It was a joke/suggestion from my IG subscriber.


one more image from my KS presentation:

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[montenzi]

I am 99.95% ready! Or not? Hm. We'll go live today in about 8.5 hours. The preview page will not be available as I use 24 hours early birds.

Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mo ... ying-cards

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[hsbc]

Live now

[Bikefanatic]

Only one limited deck for now.

[rousselle]

Pledged!

[Bradius]

I've been busy today. Glad I wasn't expected to be waiting for the very second this launched. I pulled up and pledged...and then edged my pledge again because it just wasn't up to my squirrel standards.

[montenzi]

*** UK BACKERS ONLY *** One backer gave me an idea about UK shipping! It looks like some UK backers want to receive decks from Germany vs. from London as shipping rates are better. It's now official, and I'll update the KS page now. Feel free to pledge using current shipping rates, and you will have an option to confirm that you want to ship your decks from Germany. When you confirm this, I'll refund the difference within a week after the KS campaign and send your decks from Germany after KS. Shipping from Germany = risks with taxes, it's up to you!

[shkorc]

I just love a Montenzi KS campaign. Excellent decks, excellent pictures, precise information, good prices, quick finish, no drama.

Pledged, good luck!

[kasuma99]

Me too, pledge and forget, love it.

[shermjack]

I'm in, but disappointed that you can't add on any decks...want more of the Classic deck

[brownsl]

I'm in, but disappointed that you can't add on any decks...want more of the Classic deck

I thought that was odd too. I also wanted to add Classic decks.

[montenzi]

Hi! Thanks! I'll try to configure add-ons asap! Shipping is too complicated to use KS add-ons. It's not ideal (even on Pledgebox) when backers pay something on top instead of using correct shipping rates.

Examples:
- it will cost me NZ$10 to ship 13 instead of 12 decks to the USA.
- shipping 7 decks to international backers is NZ$30, but 8 decks is NZ$60 (DOUBLE)!

p.s. Let me know if you have any ideas

[montenzi]

I enabled add-ons for the USA, EU, UK, Germany, and New Zealand. I don't know what to do with that price jump for backers from other countries. If I find a solution, I'll try it via Pledgebox.

[Bradius]

Couldn't you just note that if their additional order increases actual postage, that the increase in postage would be billed afterward. I think there is a way to charge postage after the campaign as an option. Maybe it is on just backerkit. I just know some creators that charge shipping after the end of the campaign. Typically, just before it ships.

[montenzi]

Just an idea (Classic Edition only)

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[JacksandJokers]

I Like it

[montenzi]

I may still update AoS and AoH, but AoD and AoC are confirmed! This set is for the Classic edition only. Paper textures will be unique for each card in this deck!
p.s. I used AoD as the power ace in both No.7 decks. It's a tradition now.

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[wingedpotato]

Love these and the way they tie to the backs. Even with the text the AoD looks a little weird to me not centered vertically, but it's a minor quibble.

[montenzi]

Love these and the way they tie to the backs. Even with the text the AoD looks a little weird to me not centered vertically, but it's a minor quibble.

Thanks! I used the wrong version to create this image Fixed.

[montenzi]

I'll also keep four colors for Classic Edition pips/number cards.

[montenzi]

We are officially funded!

KS update: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mo ... ts/3559964

Tomorrow I will reveal new Varius Playing Cards products and add-ons (which will be available via Pledgebox):

• Purple Gilded deck (Limited)

• Teal Gilded deck (Limited)

• Classic Gilded deck (Limited)

• New MINI deck (Limited) + one gilded version

• The prototype version of one unpublished design

• One or two new standard decks in new colors (will be exclusive to KS backers)

• New half brick box design

• Individual cases with engraving for all decks, including one big case for 12 decks

• One tin box for three decks

• Three tin boxes for one deck

• Signed and numbered versions of all limited decks (included gilded)

• Six prints

• Three coins

• One set of poker chips

• Five pins

• Five stickers

• Two coloring books

[Bradius]

You are killing me...

[brownsl]

Yowza, that is a lot of new stuff!