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A public Patreon post was made today

OathPCC wrote:Hey, hey! Look what came in today! The finished tuck boxes for the first year's PATRONS playing cards. These are for the decks that we will send right away as REDEMPTION Stories Vol VI. The poll we had was ridiculously in favor of a reprint, so as promised we are sending these now and reprinting the deck next week.

Fun fact: For all these years, I had the basic design of the tuck box ready but was not 100% happy with it. From the moment we (you) decided for a reprint, the artwork was completed in 2 days! And we love it!

Hopefully, you like it, too.

We will update you next week on a few more topics such as Golden rule Patrons Edition (year 2), Redemption Stories vol. V second batch (it's here) and also this:

Thank you,

Lotrek and Melina

For summary of decks:

• Redemption Vol VI - Patron's Test Print #2
• Sanctissimus Player's Edition - Arriving shortly (seen in this Patreon update)
• Sanctissimus Collector's Edition - Year #3 Reward (mentioned in a comment on Lotrek's Instagram)

thats a REALLY nice tuck, somehow doubting Im going to be able to get my hands on it...but if he gives me a shot...

in any case here is the link to the original (though I think he likely sent this to everyone who was ever a patron anyway)

For Patrons who are not active anymore but still waiting for rewards, we posted a public update:
patreon.com/posts/patrons-playing-90842046

Evilgamer wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:12 am thats a REALLY nice tuck, somehow doubting Im going to be able to get my hands on it...but if he gives me a shot...

in any case here is the link to the original (though I think he likely sent this to everyone who was ever a patron anyway)

For Patrons who are not active anymore but still waiting for rewards, we posted a public update:
patreon.com/posts/patrons-playing-90842046

Given this was meant to be a Year 1 reward, I anticipate the print run would be similar to Redemption I, so about 385. EDIT: Maybe less given it's the more limited Patreon reward.

You'll likely have the opportunity to obtain one as I'm also in the same boat and hope that for myself!

Yeah but Im going to be away for the next 2 weeks if he does one of his flash postings that go in no time (though ironically enough...Im spending part of the time in Athens).

Evilgamer wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:55 am Yeah but Im going to be away for the next 2 weeks if he does one of his flash postings that go in no time (though ironically enough...Im spending part of the time in Athens).

Thankfully he does give us all a heads up with the time although that doesn't always mean we can be available during those times. We in the community definitely look out for each other, so if you have a hard time grabbing one, let us know

I'm extremely excited to see Lotrek finish up year 1 rewards.. The boxes look sick and with that deep embossing it really stands out. Can't wait to see the cards of this one in Redemption VI.

Keep it up Lotrek.. 2024 is going to be nuts..

Cheers,
KW

I think this looks great. I wonder how many voted for a reprint to get another deck (or new version) vs unhappy with this one. It's taking a while, but I suppose the value for Year 1 is certainly there with the Redemption decks, test prints, free special Silk, and a new version of Patron instead of a reprint. While a bit weary of the wait, I can't deny Lotrek is taking care of his patrons. I suppose that why I am still in at Year 4.

Is that last image he shared a Codec test print?

steampunk52 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:52 am
Is that last image he shared a Codec test print?

looking at the borders, it's probably SANCTISSIMUS Players Edition (new deck).

steampunk52 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:52 am Is that last image he shared a Codec test print?

Leeeeeeeeel. Codex won't be out before 2069. It's supossed to be on a Lotrék homegrown stock. If he literally needs 3 years to complete a Patreon deck how fast you think he'll be when he produces the stock, too?

Harvonsgard wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 6:39 pm

steampunk52 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:52 am Is that last image he shared a Codec test print?

Leeeeeeeeel. Codex won't be out before 2069. It's supossed to be on a Lotrék homegrown stock. If he literally needs 3 years to complete a Patreon deck how fast you think he'll be when he produces the stock, too?

Ha ha. Touché

Looks like Royal Silk Purple is out of 750, not 700. Posting this here for posterity. I've adjusted my master list and P52 (pending update), to reflect this new information as well.

Available on Wounded Corner at the ironic link: https://woundedcorner.com/products/roya ... y-700-made

Think one of the reasons creators are not disclosing any print run is to prevent those “stoners” to jacked up the price aftermarket

Was the print run of Royal Silk ever mentioned?
Also… good luck trying to update info on P52. It is very hard to adjust there, hence why I always get every bit and pieces before submitting a new deck in P52

laitostarr777 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:15 pm Was the print run of Royal Silk ever mentioned?
Also… good luck trying to update info on P52. It is very hard to adjust there, hence why I always get every bit and pieces before submitting a new deck in P52

Yes, it was noted as x/700 on the bottom of the tucks. Looks like it was extended to 750 after the fact.

Yeah, a contributor needs to accept the changes made, but sometimes they aren't as informed as the person updating. Usually finding an active contributor and messaging them directly on the website yields better results.

L o L

50 more “rare numbered” over-printed decks for $101

Yeah, sounds about right that wounded would over-hype and charge that much for one deck

Sanctissimus Players Edition, available in the next few days.

Someone wake me up when they see something new from Lotrék? Much appreciated.

As someone who missed out on all the Lotrek decks pre- TTOTT, I appreciate the repops.

double_left wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:06 am L o L

50 more “rare numbered” over-printed decks for $101

Yeah, sounds about right that wounded would over-hype and charge that much for one deck

then youre going to love this one.

I see your patreon deck and raise you one he just printed for about the same price

https://woundedcorner.com/products/visi ... re-edition

And for reasons such as this we laugh and criticize

“The limited-edition Collector's Box only has 250 made. The decks inside this set will not be sold separately. It is the only way to the Lotrek Future Edition”

guess that’s not true anymore

wounded turns around and sells the decks individually now when it was stated it wouldn’t

And ppl wonder why hyped wording around playing cards doesn’t work anymore

theyre not bad cards, he apparently printed a bunch of the ace of spades for them and they've been sending them in orders(Ive found. few of the more pricey TWI decks there for more sane prices), (Ive gotten 2 of them, both AOS so Im assuming they just have a stack of those). But I dunno about $71.....(the price I see)

double_left wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:17 am And for reasons such as this we laugh and criticize

“The limited-edition Collector's Box only has 250 made. The decks inside this set will not be sold separately. It is the only way to the Lotrek Future Edition”

guess that’s not true anymore

wounded turns around and sells the decks individually now when it was stated it wouldn’t

And ppl wonder why hyped wording around playing cards doesn’t work anymore

I imagine he meant that to be true but visions wasn’t as popular as I think he wanted it to be. Just a guess though.

Well, as far as I can say, it's been known that there are 250 Visions Future decks and 100 private reserve decks. I've had that documented on my master Lotrek list for quite some time now.

Do I agree with hyping a deck just based on numbering or artificial rarity? No. Do I accuse Steve of any wrongdoing for releasing some of his private reserve stock? No.

I've seen the collectors box in person and it's gigantic. Way too big in my opinion. The cards across all the decks are the same beyond the backs/gilding, so for most collectors, it's a no-go, evidenced by the still remaining stock. If such an opportunity to buy just the individual OathPCC deck arose, I could see people jumping on that opportunity. This is also the last series Lotrek printed that wasn't his own sole project.

double_left wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:17 am And for reasons such as this we laugh and criticize

“The limited-edition Collector's Box only has 250 made. The decks inside this set will not be sold separately. It is the only way to the Lotrek Future Edition”

guess that’s not true anymore

wounded turns around and sells the decks individually now when it was stated it wouldn’t

And ppl wonder why hyped wording around playing cards doesn’t work anymore

Unfortunately he locked the Future Edition behind a set, hence I don’t complete his Visions…. Oh welp… i just wish creators just STOP locking certain editions behind a paywall or sets

kevork wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:09 am Sanctissimus Players Edition, available in the next few days.

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Imagine if this gold are…. Hot foil - but surely I wont get that one haha

Is the Sanctissimus Players Edition supposed to be part of patreon stuff?

bdawg923 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:19 am Is the Sanctissimus Players Edition supposed to be part of patreon stuff?

No.
Nothing has been mentioned officially yet but Lotrek did say on Instagram that there would also be a Collector's edition for Yr3 Patrons.

From the Patreon email that came earlier, the 2nd print Patrons decks will be Redemption VI for free but can buy up to 3 decks for 55 Euros.

The final official Patrons print that he said that many people will wait for will be whenever, the actual ones we already paid for.

Sanctissimus Collector's Edition - Part of the Year 3 Patreon Rewards

Correct me if I'm wrong but to my understanding the rewards for Gold Patreons are as follows:
First mentioned the foiled version of general release - second the exclusive offering.
Year 1 = Royal Silk - Patrons
Year 2 = TBA - Golden Rule
Year 3 = Sanctissimus - TBA
Correct?

I thought the other Year 2 deck was to be Royal Patrons. But with the troubles of Royal Silk (and haven’t heard anything more about it) I don’t know if that is still the case.

steampunk52 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:58 pm I thought the other Year 2 deck was to be Royal Patrons. But with the troubles of Royal Silk (and haven’t heard anything more about it) I don’t know if that is still the case.

Yeah, this is what Lotrek told me a few months ago and I haven't heard anything to the contrary since, but I'm no longer a patron and so may have missed an update.