2015 Decks of the Year Contest - Prize Selection !

[volantangel]

GUYS HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS FOR 2015 !!!

[row]Categories[cell][/cell]
[cell]First Place[/cell]
[cell]Second Place[/cell]
[cell]Third Place[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Ace of Spades: ➙[/cell]
[cell]No. 17[/cell]
[cell]Heretic[/cell]
[cell]Black Lions, Joker & Thief, Omnia[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Back Design: ➙[/cell]
[cell]No. 17, Omnia[/cell]
[cell]-[/cell]
[cell]Draconian[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Court Cards: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Venexiana Dark[/cell]
[cell]Arcana[/cell]
[cell]Omnia[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Pips: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Heretic[/cell]
[cell]Cosmic Bowl[/cell]
[cell]Uusi Classic, Omnia, Four Beasts[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Jokers: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Venexiana Dark[/cell]
[cell]Omnia[/cell]
[cell]Arcana, Black Lions, Heretic, Joker & Thief, Empire Bloodlines[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Deck Series: ➙[/cell]
[cell]KW Tally Ho[/cell]
[cell]Uusi 6-deck series[/cell]
[cell]Seasons, Tendril, Hive[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Gaff Card: ➙[/cell]
[cell]No. 17[/cell]
[cell]Heretic[/cell]
[cell]Omnia[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Use of Colors: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Omnia[/cell]
[cell]Dia Le Los Meurtos v2, Ultimate Universe, Spectrum 52[/cell]
[cell]-[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Deck for Flourishing: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Virtuoso Spring/Summer 15[/cell]
[cell]Bicycle Cardistry[/cell]
[cell]Seasons v2[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Deck for Fanning: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Draconian[/cell]
[cell]LUXX Palme[/cell]
[cell]Virts SS15, Bicycle Cardistry[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Deck for Magic: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Black Lions[/cell]
[cell]Honey Bee, Red Monarchs[/cell]
[cell]-[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Uncut Sheet: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Delicious[/cell]
[cell]Heretic, Arcana, Cosmic Bowl[/cell]
[cell]-[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Tuck Box: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Omnia, Heretic[/cell]
[cell]-[/cell]
[cell]Joker & Thief[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Coin: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Omnia[/cell]
[cell]Draconian[/cell]
[cell]Four Beasts[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Innovation on a Deck of Playing Cards: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Cosmic Bowl[/cell]
[cell]Metaluxe[/cell]
[cell]Superior[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Best Crowdfunded Campaign: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Arcana[/cell]
[cell]Omnia[/cell]
[cell]No. 17[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Overall Best Deck of 2015: ➙[/cell]
[cell]Heretic[/cell]
[cell]Omnia[/cell]
[cell]Arcana, Scarlett Tally-ho[/cell][/row][/table]

Rules:
1) DO NOT POST YOUR VOTES ON THIS PAGE. Kindly PM both myself (Volantangel) and Mike Ratledge the votes.
2) Decks must be released in 2015, KS Decks must be delivered in 2015 to be considered. Decks that are not released in 2015 will be disqualified. A good guide will be portfolio 52.
3) The administrators reserve all rights to revoke anyone's participation rights should any dishonest activities be suspected.
4) The sponsors have all rights to change any prizes without prior notice
5) Everyone is allowed to participate in the voting, including designers themselves are allowed to vote on their own decks. Administrators have already cast their votes prior to the contest to ensure fairness.
6) The administrators reserve all rights to amend any of the above rules without prior notice.
7) Voting will commence on 26th Feb, Friday 0001hours PST and end on the 9th March, Wed. 2359hours PST. So you have a slightly less than week to plan and prepare before the voting begins!
8) Prizes will be picked by in order by the final placings of the awards (ie. winner gets 1st pick, runner-up 2nd pick, etc.)


Point System
As mentioned previously, the point system is as follows:

For each category:
1st place ➙ 5 Points
2nd place ➙ 3 Points
3rd place ➙ 1 Point

Note: There must be more than one vote (meaning someone other than yourself voted on the same item) for it to be eligible for points. (ie. 2 votes and above will be eligible)

Points for all categories will be tallied up for all participants to determine the final placings. Should the points be tied for any place, the participant that submits earlier will be ranked higher.

Prizes:
Mike Ratledge
Tier 1 - CLAIMED
2 complete sets of Mana N°3 - 2 platinum & gold boxed sets w/signed CoAs & 2 Livida (blue) decks(6 decks totals)

Tier 2 - CLAIMED
Half brick of Mana N°3 Livida (blue = 6 decks total)

Tier 3 (actually Gio) - CLAIMED
2 Omnia Uncuts (including Suprema)

Tier 4 - CLAIMED
D&D "hand selected" Mixed Brick (12 decks) including Gold Private Reserve & red/blue (v2) Voltige - no cellophane

Noirarts
Tier 5 - CLAIMED
Noirarts custom brick (12 decks)

cherrynukacola
Tier 6 - CLAIMED
Titanic Deck set by RJ Tomlinson
10 decks (Life & Death Tucks with seals for each class, Deluxe edition and an unbranded deck),
7 Boarding passes with information of the people on the seals
replica coin and replica key in a "steamer trunk" box

nECr0MaNCeD
Tier 7 - Mixed brick - CLAIMED
Omnia Oscura
Omnia Illumina
Omnia Suprema
Black Artifice
Gold Artifice
No. 17 Standard
No. 17 LE
Seasons Inverno
Seasons Verana
Green Gatorbacks
Olympia
Grid 3.0

Tier 8 - Mixed brick - CLAIMED
Omnia Illumina
Omnia Oscura
Empire Bloodlines Blue
Empire Bloodlines Green
Empire Bloodlines Black
Golden Spike Standard
Golden Spike Black
Golden Spike LE W/ signature band
Dia De Los Muertos 2nd edition Standard
Dia De Los Muertos 2nd edition Painted
British Monarchy
Green Monarchs

Tier 9 - Mixed brick - CLAIMED
Black Lions
Black Lions (Blue edition)
Virtuoso SS2015
Emerald Tally-Ho display deck
Scarlett Tally-Ho display deck
Grimoire Elemental Magik
Colonial Unrest Standard
Colonial Unrest LE
Titanic Death tuck
Copper Rarebit
Green Monarch deck
Bicycle Disney deck

PrincessTrouble
Tier 10 - CLAIMED
Explore Deck
Blue Exquisite
Onida
Blue JAQK
White Gold Monarch

Tier 11 - CLAIMED
Bicycle Aves (first edition)
Emerald Tally Ho Display
Liars and Thieves
Black Lions
Rainbow Illusion

Sinjin7
Tier 12 - CLAIMED
Gold Artifice
Origins Grail
Autographed Exquisite by Devo
Ogma
Silver Split Spades
Charming Optical Illusion
Brut
Red RJRTC Bee
Red Luxury Crown Deck
Vaudeville
Ultimate Universe (Black)
Red White Lion Series B

MonteCarloJoe
Tier 13 - CLAIMED
12 deck TBA!
Signed Ornate Brick Box

siegismyname
Tier 14 - CLAIMED
4x mantecore (2 of each finish)

Kdklown
Tier 15 - CLAIMED
MYSTERY PRIZE ! (even the donor doesnt know what he is giving !)

Paul Middleton
Tier 16 - CLAIMED
1 x Original LUXX® First Edition Orange
1 x Original LUXX® First Edition Blue
4 x Original LUXX® Shadow Edition Gold
2 x Original LUXX® Shadow Edition Silver
4 x LUXX® Palme Red
2 x LUXX® Palme Blue

Tier 17 - CLAIMED
4 x Original LUXX® Shadow Edition Gold
2 x Original LUXX® Shadow Edition Silver
4 x LUXX® Palme Red
2 x LUXX® Palme Blue

Slavich
Tier 18 - CLAIMED
Mixed brick:
Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms Bronze Age
Coat of Arms Dark Ages
Pro XCM Dominion v2
Card Masters (Blue Seal)
Card Masters Gilded (Gold Seal)
Legends of Rock 'N' Roll
Legends The Hipster
Madison Rounders Private Reserve
Victoria Private Reserve
Bicycle SSUR
Bicycle Packer

Räpylätassu
Tier 19 - CLAIMED
1 Contraband deck
1 Bicycle Transducer Fire deck
1 Boardwalk Papers deck
1 Prime deck ( Art of Play )
1 Pr1me Red deck
1 Pr1me Blue deck
1 Deckstarter Brand deck ( the one without the seal )
1 Fournier 505 Blue deck
1 Grimaud deck printed in 1980 called "1900"
1 Red Wheel deck (Bumps on the tuck box)


Cbkimble (shipped in april)
Tier 20 - CLAIMED
1 Avernum deck

Tier 21 - CLAIMED
KWP mixed brick
continental
the crown
civil war red numbered
civil war red unnumbered
civil war blue numbered
civil war blue unnumbered
scarlett tally ho display deck
emerald tally ho display deck
bicycle silver certificate
unbranded silver certificate
Hound of Baskervilles
Sherlock Holmes V2 Moriarty Edition

Tier 22 - CLAIMED
1 LUXX half Brick - 1 of each Blue, Brown, Silver, Gold, Palme Red, Palme Blue

Chach
Tier 23 - CLAIMED
Error Silver Edition Tally Ho deck

Tier 24 - CLAIMED
mix brick of decks TBD

ecnate
Tier 25 - CLAIMED
StrangeLove
Amigos - Frank Chimero (Line Art Style)
Amigos - Alonzo Felix (Space Theme)
Antique Playing Cards (By Merrimack - Boxed. Cotta c.1805 Replica, printed 1973)

markjanderson
Tier 26 - CLAIMED
Imperial Collectors Art Book signed by Randy Butterfield
Red Imperial 6-Pack Box signed by Randy Butterfield
Mixed half brick:
1 Rebels by Theory11
1 Boardwalk Papers by The Blue Crown
1 Encarded Standard - First Edition
1 Bicycle Platinum by Elite Playing Cards
1 Zen Pure Black by Expert Playing Card Co.
1 Aquila Standard Edition by Trikard Projects

Str8games
Tier 27 - CLAIMED
One half brick of Gina's SideShow decks including the now famous "Lobster Boy" add-on single card that is not in the decks themselves, it's a separate unique gift that she added about half-way through the campaign on KS.

Our beloved Eoghann has decided to donate a whole stash of decks to the voter who he feels voted most to their heart. And to follow up with that, I (Volantangel) will donate a deck to anyone who did not place or got a prize. So everyone who voted will get a prize !

Let us once again give our greatest thanks to the sponsors! Prizes are still welcome ! Just let me know so i can put you in !

[volantangel]

FINALLY PRIZE SELECTION TIME!! My apologies this took so long ! Ok so how is this going to work:

1. Choose the prize you want (Duh !) Make sure it has not already been chosen !
2. Comment which tier number you want in this thread, moderators help to strike off the selected tiers.
3. PM the donor about the prize you won!
4. PM the person next in line after you !

From last year's experience, we didnt have to wait too long, but just in case, if there is no response for 48hours we will move on with the prize selection to the next person, interjected whenever the he or she is back, please PM all parties including me.

Thanks!
[row]Results
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[cell]Tier Chosen[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Chach[/cell]
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[cell]4[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Volantangel[/cell]
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[row][cell]markjanderson[/cell]
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[row][cell]ntnguyen247[/cell]
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[row][cell]Dentyne[/cell]
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[row][cell]cherrynukacola[/cell]
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[row][cell]Slavich[/cell]
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[row][cell]nECr0MaNCeD[/cell]
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[row][cell]Talisman[/cell]
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[row][cell]sinjin7[/cell]
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[row][cell]Flashcards[/cell]
[cell]38[/cell]
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[cell]26[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]alric[/cell]
[cell]38[/cell]
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[row][cell]Octave[/cell]
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[row][cell]ecNate[/cell]
[cell]37[/cell]
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[row][cell]JackNapier[/cell]
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[cell]Kai's Choice[/cell][/row]
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[row][cell]Thedissident001[/cell]
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[cell]27[/cell][/row]
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[cell]27[/cell]
[cell]28[/cell]
[cell]14[/cell][/row]
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[cell]26[/cell]
[cell]29[/cell]
[cell]Kai's Choice[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]vasta41[/cell]
[cell]23[/cell]
[cell]30[/cell]
[cell]Kai's Choice[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]Nocturnal[/cell]
[cell]21[/cell]
[cell]31[/cell]
[cell]Kai's Choice[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]HFMJ[/cell]
[cell]16[/cell]
[cell]32[/cell]
[cell]Kai's Choice[/cell][/row]
[row][cell]NoirArts[/cell]
[cell]6[/cell]
[cell]33[/cell]
[cell]Kai's Choice[/cell][/row][/table]

[JacksandJokers]

Thanks, Looking forward to this
Will you be posting a list of the decks that qualify for voting as you did last year??

[chach]

7) Voting will commence on 26th Feb, Friday 0001hours PST and end on the 6th Feb, Sun. 2359hours PST.

I assume that's supposed to be March 6th not Feb 6th?

[Mike Ratledge]

Thanks chach! I fixed it for him, that has to be correct.

[volantangel]

7) Voting will commence on 26th Feb, Friday 0001hours PST and end on the 6th Feb, Sun. 2359hours PST.

I assume that's supposed to be March 6th not Feb 6th?

Indeed ! Thanks kris and mike !

[cherrynukacola]

Oh dear, I just realised Heretic is in the mix as well for this contest. I'm trying to create a shortlist and it's going to be incredibly hard to pick between some decks.

Edit: And can someone remind me if "Best Deck Series" means decks that are released together as a set or decks that are released separately but under the same banner?

[NoirArts]

So does the list of released decks will be available or everyone should select deck which he/she want?

Best regards.

[montecarlojoe]

I'm not sure if there is going to be a definitive list put here - but if you are unsure about a particular deck please do ask (either here or via PM) for a decision.

If you submit an entry with an invalid deck Kai will let you know!

[vasta41]

A good guide will be portfolio 52.

I know after you click a deck you can view the year but is there a way to easily group decks by year without having to click on each deck individually?

[ecNate]

A good guide will be portfolio 52.

I know after you click a deck you can view the year but is there a way to easily group decks by year without having to click on each deck individually?

Checking on that... Last year I was able to do a full extract and then got a filtered list, but with the new setup that's not possible. I'm pretty sure I can create a custom view for that in the admin view modification area, but need to get confirmation from Rhu so I don't screw anything up in the process.

[vasta41]

A good guide will be portfolio 52.

I know after you click a deck you can view the year but is there a way to easily group decks by year without having to click on each deck individually?

Checking on that... Last year I was able to do a full extract and then got a filtered list, but with the new setup that's not possible. I'm pretty sure I can create a custom view for that in the admin view modification area, but need to get confirmation from Rhu so I don't screw anything up in the process.

Don't go crazy- PCF keeps a list. I was just curious

[JacksandJokers]

Oh dear, I just realised Heretic is in the mix as well for this contest. I'm trying to create a shortlist and it's going to be incredibly hard to pick between some decks.

Edit: And can someone remind me if "Best Deck Series" means decks that are released together as a set or decks that are released separately but under the same banner?

As far as I understand it Heretc would not be included.
Even though some decks were shipped in 2015 the campaign actually funded Jun 2014 and it was also voted upon in the 2014 contest.

As for Best Deck series, This is any deck that was produced under the same title / banner but at a different time to the previous decks in the series.

PLEASE SOMEONE CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG.

[Talisman]

I just checked 2014's list and Heretic was not on the list to be voted upon. It qualifies for 2015's contest.

[ntnguyen247]

Heretic qualifies for this year because it was fulfilled in January of 2015.

As for the best deck series, it would be a deck that is somehow associated to other decks in it's series....you can check out last years standings to get an idea.

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6448&hilit=2014+dec ... ear#p75511

[JacksandJokers]

I just checked 2014's list and Heretic was not on the list to be voted upon. It qualifies for 2015's contest.

My Mistake. I was thinking of Requiem.
Heretic was funded in June 2014 however so I'm not sure it qualifies.
Last years rules stated only decks funded AND shipped in 2014 would qualify so I presume it is the same this time around.

[shermjack]

Last years rules stated only decks funded AND shipped in 2014 would qualify so I presume it is the same this time around.

I think that the rules should be changed for 2015 or there will be too many decks that are in limbo, especially the decks that were funded at the end of 2014, which could only deliver in 2015. I suggest that the rule be modified to be all decks delivered in 2015...just a thought.

[Mike Ratledge]

I just checked 2014's list and Heretic was not on the list to be voted upon. It qualifies for 2015's contest.

My Mistake. I was thinking of Requiem.
Heretic was funded in June 2014 however so I'm not sure it qualifies.
Last years rules stated only decks funded AND shipped in 2014 would qualify so I presume it is the same this time around.

That is why it's reworded to make it simpler to understand: it doesn't matter (at all) when it was funded, it only matters when it was fulfilled. Of course if it's one of the few oddball things like 1 deck was fulfilled and arrived somewhere 31-December (according to somebody), what matters is when the backers got their decks (fulfilled). If it's on the border (as described in this message), then you should ask. Heretic is qualified to be a 2015 decks, so you can vote for it in every category except perhaps "Best series", since I suppose it's not a series or follow-up to Requiem (your mileage will vary, not valid where prohibited by law or taxation, etc, etc).

[JacksandJokers]

Thanks for clearing that up Mike. So I guess most Kickstarter decks funded towards the back end of 2014 will also count.

[chach]

Does Mana qualify given its odd "fulfillment"?

I'd also appreciate a list of decks released and eligible in 2015. Trying to remember off hand or going through my collection then checking to verify if it was eligible or not for each category would take more time than I realistically have available.

[vasta41]

Does Mana qualify given its odd "fulfillment"?

Mana not only qualifies but also already won the "Worst KS Playing Card Campaign of All Time" category, beating out Bicycle Army Men.

[cherrynukacola]

The PCF have a pretty comprehensive list of releases here: http://www.playingcardforum.com/index.php?topic=7664.0 . I Found the easiest thing to do was to narrow it down to a shortlist. This was my shortlist (YMMV, obviously):

Retro Deck by Poconoco Modern
Aves by Lux Playing Cards
Heretic Lux & Noctis by Stockholm 17
No. 17 by Stockholm 17
Impressions & Foil Impressions by Make Playing Cards
Draconian Spitfire & Lightning by Midnight Playing Cards
Bowl-A-Rama & Cosmic Lanes by Midnight Playing Cards
Arcana by Chris Ovdiyenko
Bicycle Ultimate Universe by Gamblers Warehouse
Delicious by Emmanuel Jose
Classic by UUSI
Brut by UUSI
Delirium by Thirdway Industries
Scarlett Tally-Ho by Kings Wild Project
Emerald Tally-Ho by Kings Wild Project
Hive 2 by Kings Wild Project
Dark Venexiana by Half Moon Playing Cards
The Coven by 52 Ravens
Seven Seas Master Collection & Sea Creatures Playing Cards by Brain Vessel Creative
Luxx Palme by JP Playing Cards
Virtuoso Spring/Summer by Virtuoso Playing Cards

Hope that's helpful to jogging your memory. Feel free to add any to my list, anyone!

[Mike Ratledge]

Does Mana qualify given its odd "fulfillment"?

Mana not only qualifies but also already won the "Worst KS Playing Card Campaign of All Time" category, beating out Bicycle Army Men.

I suppose we need to add a new category this year: "Biggest pile of stinking sh%@!", which is unfortunately where this project is at this point in time - nowhere. We always do as we sit as a group, this year is no different. (but every vote for Mana 3/Sybil counts as 1/3 vote since only about 30% (maybe 20%?) got delivered (I was going to say "so far", but - I can't even make that qualifier). We call 'em like we see 'em, folks - that's not going to change, praise the gods of decks, magik, cardistry et al.

I noticed Kai forgot that we changed it to "DeckS of the Year" contest this year, which only makes sense, really. There will be one overall category winner, but all of them have always been the deck of the year as far as we're concerned, and that's not changing either. "UC 2015 Decks of the Year Contest". I'll fix...

[volantangel]

Does Mana qualify given its odd "fulfillment"?

Mana not only qualifies but also already won the "Worst KS Playing Card Campaign of All Time" category, beating out Bicycle Army Men.

I suppose we need to add a new category this year: "Biggest pile of stinking sh%@!", which is unfortunately where this project is at this point in time - nowhere. We always do as we sit as a group, this year is no different. (but every vote for Mana 3/Sybil counts as 1/3 vote since only about 30% (maybe 20%?) got delivered (I was going to say "so far", but - I can't even make that qualifier). We call 'em like we see 'em, folks - that's not going to change, praise the gods of decks, magik, cardistry et al.

I noticed Kai forgot that we changed it to "DeckS of the Year" contest this year, which only makes sense, really. There will be one overall category winner, but all of them have always been the deck of the year as far as we're concerned, and that's not changing either. "UC 2015 Decks of the Year Contest". I'll fix...

NO MANA DECKS

Ok that aside, there have been a few questions:

1. Deck Series, so long as there has been one release in 2015, it qualifies. Deck series is not branding, ie. bicycle, legends & LUXX are not a series. Applicable series just off the top of my head, Jackson's tally ho series, Giovanni's Omnia series, Alex's Seasons series, Brain Vessel's Seven Seas, Emmanuel's paper-cut series etc.

2. Comprehensive list, I highly doubt that anyone can give a definitive and exhaustive list, last year's list was contributed by the members of the board, even that was not absolutely exhaustive, but I guess good enough, sure if PCF has a list go ahead and use it, if portfolio 52 can churn out a list, awesome. If not just whatever our little minds can think of =) I will try my best to let you know if anything is invalid.

And please try to stick to the submission period !

[JacksandJokers]

I will try and get a fairly comprehensive list of all Kickstarter decks up the next few hours

[JacksandJokers]

Hi All,

Ok, So here is a fairly comprehensive list of all Kickstarter decks fulfilled during 2015.
Apologies if I have missed or duplicated any.
MODS / UC Members: Feel free to message me if any of these do not qualify for voting or you want me to add to the list.

Animaqigue - Noir Arts
Angelarium - Albino Dragon
Arcana - Chris Ovdiyenko
Arcanum - Gamblers Warehouse
Aztec Codex - Emmanuel Valtierra
Back to the Asylum - Noir Arts
Bicycle Ancient Machine - CPC
Bicycle Collectors - Elite
Bicycle Essence - CPC
Bicycle Feudal - Crooked Kings
Bicycle Fireworks - CPC
Bicycle Full Moon - Crooked Kings
Bicycle Made - Crooked Kings
Bicycle Paragon - Shapeshifters
Bicycle Pin-Up - CPC
Bicycle Redcore - CPC
Bicycle Robotics - CPC
Bicycle Rongo Rongo - Matifu
Bicycle Sky Descender - Barry
Bicycle Sovereign Metal - Jeff
Bicycle Spirit - Gamblers Warehouse
Bicycle Stained Glass - CPC
Bicycle Starlight Blackhole - CPC
Bicycle Titanic - RJ Tomlinson
Bicycle Ultimate Universe - Gamblers Warehouse
Bicycle US Presidents - CPC
Bicycle Vintage Vampires - Nat Iwata
Black Fontaine - Zach Mueller
Bowl-A-Rama - Randy Butterfield
Branle - Noir Arts
Breaking Bad - Albino Dragon
Brut - Uusi
Coven - Kirk Slater
Deep - Galen Ihlenfeldt
Defunctorum - Noir Arts
Delirium - Giovanni Meroni
Dia de los Muertos (2nd Ed) - Edgy Brothers
Draconian - Randy Butterfield
Emerald Tally Ho - Jackson Robinson
Empire Bloodlines - Lee McKenzie
Fishing for compliments - Pixel Initiative
Four Beasts - Sishou
Four Seasons - Ace Collectable Cards
Fuego - Cellar Window
Gettysburg - RJ Tomlinson
Ghostbusters - Albino Dragon
Golden Spike - Jody Eklund
Gremlins - Albino Dragon
Grimoire - Edgy Brothers
Hellsgate - Sishou
Heretic - Lorenzo Gaggiotti
Innovation - Jody Eklund
Jetsetter - Paul Ruccio
Joker & the Thief - Joker & the Thief
Kings of India - Bhavesh & Reena Mistry
Leonardo - Dent-de-lion du Midi
Love is - Natalia Silva
Love is a smoke - Passione Team
Malam - Michael Muldoon
Manifesto - UnCommon Beat
Mardi Gras - Dave Edgerly
Memento - Legends Playing Card Co.
Metropol - Mike Lambert / LUX
Moku Hanga - A Vol d'Oiseau
No. 17 - Lorenzo Gaggiotti
Noble - Design Imperator
Olympia - Steve Minty
Omnia - Giovanni Meroni
Once upon A Time - Toronto Playing Card Co.
Regal - Gamblers Warehouse
Royal Pulp - Gamblers Warehouse
Russian Folk Art - Natalia Silva
Scarlett Tally Ho - Jackson Robinson
Seasons (Inverno & Verana) - Alex Chin
Seven Seas Masters Collection / Bicycle Sea Creatures - Brain Vessel
Spectrum 52 - Cosmo Solano
Tendril Ascendant / Nightfall - Paul Carpenter
Tenebre (Acqua & Verde) - 4PM Designs
US Army - Jackson Robinson
Uusi Classic - Uusi
Venexiana Dark - Lotrek
Whispering Imps Gamesters
Wizard of Oz - Albino Dragon

[JacksonRobinson]

Does Mana qualify given its odd "fulfillment"?

Mana not only qualifies but also already won the "Worst KS Playing Card Campaign of All Time" category, beating out Bicycle Army Men.

I suppose we need to add a new category this year: "Biggest pile of stinking sh%@!", which is unfortunately where this project is at this point in time - nowhere. We always do as we sit as a group, this year is no different. (but every vote for Mana 3/Sybil counts as 1/3 vote since only about 30% (maybe 20%?) got delivered (I was going to say "so far", but - I can't even make that qualifier). We call 'em like we see 'em, folks - that's not going to change, praise the gods of decks, magik, cardistry et al.

I noticed Kai forgot that we changed it to "DeckS of the Year" contest this year, which only makes sense, really. There will be one overall category winner, but all of them have always been the deck of the year as far as we're concerned, and that's not changing either. "UC 2015 Decks of the Year Contest". I'll fix...

NO MANA DECKS

Ok that aside, there have been a few questions:

1. Deck Series, so long as there has been one release in 2015, it qualifies. Deck series is not branding, ie. bicycle, legends & LUXX are not a series. Applicable series just off the top of my head, Jackson's tally ho series, Giovanni's Omnia series, Alex's Seasons series, Brain Vessel's Seven Seas, Emmanuel's paper-cut series etc.

2. Comprehensive list, I highly doubt that anyone can give a definitive and exhaustive list, last year's list was contributed by the members of the board, even that was not absolutely exhaustive, but I guess good enough, sure if PCF has a list go ahead and use it, if portfolio 52 can churn out a list, awesome. If not just whatever our little minds can think of =) I will try my best to let you know if anything is invalid.

And please try to stick to the submission period !

I would have to kindly disagree that my Scarlett and Emerald Tally Ho's are not a series. Branding aside all of the luxury tally ho decks are named after or dedicated to all of the girls in my life IE Scarlett my daughter, Claire my oldes daughter, who's birthstone is Emerald, Becca my wife who's birth stone is Diamond. This is also why each deck has each person's birthday at the bottom. Just because a series is Branded does not automatically make it not a series. IMO

[JacksandJokers]

Deck series is not branding, ie. bicycle, legends & LUXX are not a series. Applicable series just off the top of my head, Jackson's tally ho series, Giovanni's Omnia series, Alex's Seasons series, Brain Vessel's Seven Seas, Emmanuel's paper-cut series etc.

I'm a little fuzzy on this whole series / Not a series business. I can understand Bicycle and Legends but how is Luxx not a series when there is soon to be 10 different decks, released at 4 different times? Likewise, how can Omnia be a series when to date there has only been 3 decks released, all at the same time under 1 campaign?? Baffled

[montecarlojoe]

To be fair Luxx is both. Overall luxx is a brand, but the Original Luxx playing cards were a series of 4 decks before Palme came along...

[volantangel]

@jackson, I stated that your tallyho series is a series.

@mrharmanko, the way I see it, the original LUXX is a series, but with palme and the elipitica, the decks has little to do with the previous decks in the line. Omnia is a series to me because Giovanni launched omnia golden age, while that isn't fulfilled yet, it made it into a series.