UC 2014 Annual decks: "Grotesque" by Lotrek

[Mike Ratledge]

Like Lotrek has told everyone, there is a treat for UC members that hasn't been mentioned before, and there will be a "UC Member Name" box to fill out on the KS or BackerKit or PledgeManager form, where "N/A" just means you don't get one of those extra parts. There's also at least one thing he's working on that's really cool that he hasn't mentioned at all anywhere yet - but I suspect it will see the light of day beyond the two of us very soon now. Keep your eyes on the project page - and Updates, of course. It's something that most of us have had and used in the past that is going to take on a new dimension. I'll just leave it there - for now. (Maybe even 3 dimensions?)

[dazzleguts]

You're such a tease Mike

[Mike Ratledge]

You're such a tease Mike

I get that a lot, dazz! But - you know I like to keep people guessing, and I also like to answer questions that haven't been asked yet. Curious, huh?

[dazzleguts]

You bet I am.

[chach]

So, anyone want to say what their number in line was for the signature edition? I'm assuming you're either number one or two Mike? I was right on the ball, fast as I thought one could be and I still didn't get in the top 10.

[Sharpie]

So, anyone want to say what their number in line was for the signature edition? I'm assuming you're either number one or two Mike? I was right on the ball, fast as I thought one could be and I still didn't get in the top 10.

I was one of the 5 who got the Early 2+2, but then gave it up for a higher tier.
So it looks like I've lost my place.

Hopefully Lotrek and Mike will take pity on me.

S

[Lotrek]

So, anyone want to say what their number in line was for the signature edition? I'm assuming you're either number one or two Mike? I was right on the ball, fast as I thought one could be and I still didn't get in the top 10.

I was one of the 5 who got the Early 2+2, but then gave it up for a higher tier.
So it looks like I've lost my place.

Hopefully Lotrek and Mike will take pity on me.

S

There is no mercy in this world!

[Eoghann]

So, anyone want to say what their number in line was for the signature edition? I'm assuming you're either number one or two Mike? I was right on the ball, fast as I thought one could be and I still didn't get in the top 10.

It was 4:58 PM EST when I upped my pledge. Yet my number is almost halfway the total number of decks. I bet Pierre got the first ones with his freaky, ultra fast, time warping computer. Always nabs the super early birds and first numbers somehow.

[Lotrek]

Max playing cards has a very nice article about Grotesque and also am exclusive video of the JoS making! Check it out


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[Mike Ratledge]

Look for another really neat addon coming "real soon now". I already gave a few clues without giving it away. Tune in tomorrow - or Thursday!

[Mike Ratledge]

So, anyone want to say what their number in line was for the signature edition? I'm assuming you're either number one or two Mike? I was right on the ball, fast as I thought one could be and I still didn't get in the top 10.

I have one GSE & PSE coming, plus a pair for future prizes here that I will keep, but are strictly designed to be future contest prizes, but I don't know my numbers. I was instrumental in the idea, but of course the execution of it is 100% Lotrek's.

You're all better off, nobody wants one of my stick figures with a smiley face.

[lolo]

You're all better off, nobody wants one of my stick figures with a smiley face.

This was already done :


Brrr.... Horrible vision


Could i ask you what are the next strech goal. For the moment, we always break them without know where there are...

[volantangel]

New add-ons !

Uncut Signature tuckcases:


New Stretch Goals!
If we hit 40k ! We can add-on a art book which features my pretty face in it

[Bikefanatic]

I'm a sucker for art books so I might look into these one. For the Gold Signature deck, will it have the Original Edition deck in it?

[Eoghann]

I'm a sucker for art books so I might look into these one. For the Gold Signature deck, will it have the Original Edition deck in it?

Yup, gold SE has original deck inside. Platinum SE has the grey variant.

[Sher]

If you guys missed out on the Signature decks, there's another chance to nab a spot for them on 13 March, though specific release time has yet to be decided.

[Mike Ratledge]

I'm a sucker for art books so I might look into these one. For the Gold Signature deck, will it have the Original Edition deck in it?

Sorry - reread the previous post: he's offering just the uncut tucks for $20 - not more Signature Edition decks. There are still 20 backer slots that will be opened up sometime on the 13th like Shermaine noted above, but beyond those 60 slots total which includes the 40 that were already sold out in 15 minutes, that's all of the decks that will exist. There are the SE tuck in Gold and Platinum varieties only for $20. We're still wondering how/why/what those three people were expecting that actually pledged for the "$5000 Fake Tier" that Lotrek used as a signal flare that they were available.

edited - $15 is the newly offered stretch goal for the ART BOOK, not the LE tuck, it's $20.

[Lotrek]

Mike, if I'm not mistaken it's $20, not $15 for the uncuts!

[Mike Ratledge]

Mike, if I'm not mistaken it's $20, not $15 for the uncuts!

Oops, pooh. I'll correct it, sorry, boss!

[Lotrek]

4 Days to go!

[Mike Ratledge]

And for those that are watching and want Signature Edition decks, that happens in just over 1 hour no matter where you are:
7PM EDT, 01.00 EET, 00.00 CET (Koebenhavn/Germany/etc) and "tomorrow morning" time-wise in the Australian, Asian and Oceania countries.
Remember - just add $60 to your pledge and do NOT change your reward/tier and notify Lotrek using the "light blue" link that says 'Contact me' just below the United Cardists emblem with his name.
There are only 20 backer slots left, because 40 were sold earlier during the campaign, but you can - if you wish - purchase both for $120 (but not 2 of one color).
The $5000 FAKE pledge tier will be the signal when it is available and disappear when they are all spoken for, so don't take your time - like I said, only 20 slots remain!

[McSpazzy]

Winner!

[montecarlojoe]

Didn't think I would get them - dead chuffed now!

[Sher]

Congrats to all who got a spot

[Mike Ratledge]

By midnight it looks like we'll have had a $3000 day of pledging, and still have more than 60 hours left on the clock! Well over $40,000 now - I hear a swarm of Bees headed our way...

[volantangel]

By midnight it looks like we'll have had a $3000 day of pledging, and still have more than 60 hours left on the clock! Well over $40,000 now - I hear a swarm of Bees headed our way...

Not to mention, we have not had the 48hr reminder mark to get another boost, I suspect that might give us another 10-15% increment

[Mike Ratledge]

I originally went with $41,000 - but I wouldn't be surprised to see us go over $45 now.

[Sher]

Maybe a preview of the leather bound folder will entice some backers to pledge the $400 tier...

[Mike Ratledge]

Maybe a preview of the leather bound folder will entice some backers to pledge the $400 tier...

I'm thinking Lotrek is not pushing them as hard as he might simply because he's going to be hanging onto them for future efforts, maybe? I did notice that he sold one yesterday (or maybe it was late Wednesday?).

I'm sure he will correct me!

[Sher]

8 more hours to go. Latest update from Lotrek - $110 brick add on is for either the standard or limited edition decks; so you can get a whole brick of LE decks for $110 (Around $9 a deck!). Also, example of the leather folder is shown (similar to Venexiana folder but with Grotesque on the cover); leather is from last surviving traditional leather workshop in Greece.