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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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If you haven't taken a gander at http://encarded.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; recently you may want to drop by and read some background and details about Zenith. Just click the banner on the homepage. Cheers. :)
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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Lickin' my chops, Paul. Be sure to give your good buds at UC a heads up.
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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Paul, that looks just... insane! Can't wait to fan those :shock:
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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Lord almighty, those fans are incredible!
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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yes, i was quite pleased with how they fanned. I hadn't quite realized how dramatic they would be until I had a full deck in hand and gave it a try. They are rather unique, with all those curved lines meshing together to make such intense detail.
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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Just when I thought you couldn't out do yourself you drop this. I'll be reading this thread several times a day to catch a couple of these.
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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So, um... what's the limit on the number of decks going to be?

Yeah. I'm going to want at least three.

Damn, that's some eye candy there.
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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DAMN ! Paul dont go overboard with the price will ya
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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nECr0MaNCeD wrote:Just when I thought you couldn't out do yourself you drop this...
Unfortunately, it's going to be ALL down hill from here.... :cry:

It makes me really sad to see such a talented artist reach his zenith so early in his career... ;)
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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Paul, how do the pips look? Any pics of the numbered cards?
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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th4mo wrote:
nECr0MaNCeD wrote:Just when I thought you couldn't out do yourself you drop this...
Unfortunately, it's going to be ALL down hill from here.... :cry:

It makes me really sad to see such a talented artist reach his zenith so early in his career... ;)
Somehow I knew that joke was going to come up. :) I'll do my best to not self destruct and go downhill. Check the page on my site about future projects and give feedback to keep me on track!

I'll share some pics of more cards in the near future. Very usable, as always, but with little touches.
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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Encarded wrote:
th4mo wrote:
nECr0MaNCeD wrote:Just when I thought you couldn't out do yourself you drop this...
Unfortunately, it's going to be ALL down hill from here.... :cry:

It makes me really sad to see such a talented artist reach his zenith so early in his career... ;)
Somehow I knew that joke was going to come up. :) I'll do my best to not self destruct and go downhill. Check the page on my site about future projects and give feedback to keep me on track!

I'll share some pics of more cards in the near future. Very usable, as always, but with little touches.
Paul i took the liberty to post about your future works in the official company thread under encarded as i didnt want to bog down this thread with your other projects !

http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php ... 705#p42705
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volantangel wrote:
Paul i took the liberty to post about your future works in the official company thread under encarded as i didnt want to bog down this thread with your other projects !

http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php ... 705#p42705
Thanks! And yes, please comment and pitch in if you have thoughts or comments. My design intuition has been decent so far, but hearing what folks like or don't like is always enlightening and may spark some new ideas.
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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I think we don't need to bother with the "Best deck for fanning" contest this year... 8-)
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Speaking of fanning, should you be curious.

http://instagram.com/p/mX6fSsFL8V/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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That's too much, Paul. :)
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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Love it!!!

Don't know when you'll put them available, but I can only ask to you to not choose a weekend...as I usually don't have internet access on weekends!!!
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sms69x wrote:Love it!!!

Don't know when you'll put them available, but I can only ask to you to not choose a weekend...as I usually don't have internet access on weekends!!!
It'll almost certainly be on a weekday, as I can monitor the internet a lot easier then.
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Encarded wrote:Speaking of fanning, should you be curious.

http://instagram.com/p/mX6fSsFL8V/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Those look fantastic!! I second the notion of opening a window and a breeze rolling in... ;) :)
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Encarded wrote:
sms69x wrote:Love it!!!

Don't know when you'll put them available, but I can only ask to you to not choose a weekend...as I usually don't have internet access on weekends!!!
It'll almost certainly be on a weekday, as I can monitor the internet a lot easier then.
Can only hope that they won't sell out quickly!!
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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Encarded wrote:
th4mo wrote:
nECr0MaNCeD wrote:Just when I thought you couldn't out do yourself you drop this...
Unfortunately, it's going to be ALL down hill from here.... :cry:

It makes me really sad to see such a talented artist reach his zenith so early in his career... ;)
Somehow I knew that joke was going to come up. :)
I tried to hold off as long as i could... but finally couldn't resist any more. :lol: I'm sure many others here had the same thought but managed to exercise more self-control... :oops:
Encarded wrote:I'll do my best to not self destruct and go downhill. Check the page on my site about future projects and give feedback to keep me on track!
I'll share some pics of more cards in the near future. Very usable, as always, but with little touches.
I am 100% certain you will continue to up your game and astound us all. :D The problem will be what do you name the next deck that tops "Zenith"? :?
As far as feedback, the one criticism i would have so far is that your courts tend to leave a LOT of room for further customization...
But it looks like you're starting to explore this more with Zenith, and I like where you're going with it. 8-)
Keep it Sizzlin'!
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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Isn't the deck after this going to be named "Apex"? Or was it, "Pinnacle?" Or, "Vertex?" Or, um, "Summit?"

"Climax," perhaps?
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rousselle wrote:Isn't the deck after this going to be named "Apex"? Or was it, "Pinnacle?" Or, "Vertex?" Or, um, "Summit?"

"Climax," perhaps?

I'm all for a "Climax"!

Sorry.... couldn't help it....
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I think UUSI are doing that one ;)
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nice one! courts, back, box and everything
wanna back it!!!!
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April

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Designkiller wrote:nice one! courts, back, box and everything
wanna back it!!!!
It won't be on KS, so you won't need to pledge. You will be able to pre-order it at Encarded.com soon. :D
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ah! ok
then I want to pre-order ahha thanx
meeeeh, i have to subscribe to the mailing list lol
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Sher143 wrote:
Designkiller wrote:nice one! courts, back, box and everything
wanna back it!!!!
It won't be on KS, so you won't need to pledge. You will be able to pre-order it at Encarded.com soon. :D
How soon? Is "now" soon? :shock:
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Don't worry everyone, I'll be announcing the exact dates and times in the near future. The decks aren't quite to the US yet, so I have to wait for their arrival in port before I can know when they will make it to me, from New York to Florida. Until then I don't want to set a date, because I don't want everyone to have to wait too long between their order and getting the shipments out.

The forum folk here at UC have also been very supportive and excited about Zenith, so I'll do all I can to make sure you guys get some. ;)
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April (wap)

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That's super thoughtful of you Paul! It's about time for Fingerz to "get some"!
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