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I GUESS I have to get this Blue Prism Oath Standard

Meh on the: everything is just standard
YES on the holographic foil - and the fact I didn’t get the CRAZY Tempest Prism, this deck is my chance to see Oath’s hot holo

No one HAS to buy a deck unless they want to. The holo on these cards is much more prevalent than the paler holo on the TotT Prism. The camera is catching more of the rainbow effect but it's still visible:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WELMUL_jhj8

That blue holo looking really good.

Mystery Craft and Redemption VIII seem to have been removed from the shop, any idea why that is? I know the blue prisms were time-limited but last I saw the Redemptions/Mystery decks were still plentifully stocked and not time-limited to my knowledge.

crazy_lazy wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2024 9:17 pm Mystery Craft and Redemption VIII seem to have been removed from the shop, any idea why that is? I know the blue prisms were time-limited but last I saw the Redemptions/Mystery decks were still plentifully stocked and not time-limited to my knowledge.

Lotrek is assembling all the orders to ship out, which would've been a nightmare if orders kept coming in. I suspect this was the reason. Keep in mind, he's shipping Mystery Craft, Oath Blue Prism, Silk Rule, and Year 1 rewards, with some individuals getting all four. I anticipate they'll be put back up at some point,

And for Year 1, Lotrek broke it down in a comment:

• Silver patrons: 2 ROYAL SILK Red-Gold + the Red-Silver gift
• Golden Patrons: 2 ROYAL SILK Red-Gold + the Red-Silver gift + 2 Black Patrons
• Manic Patrons: 2 ROYAL SILK Red-Gold + the Red-Silver gift + 4 Black Patrons
• Asylum Patrons: 4 ROYAL SILK Red-Gold + the Red-Silver gift + 8 Black Patrons

Once complete, it will leave the below mentioned to be fulfilled. Lotrek had mentioned aiming for September for Year 2, but let's see. He's trying to prioritize fulfillment as much as he can (apply the same multiples listed above, depending on the tier you are).

Year 2 Patreon Rewards

• Golden Rule
• Royal Patrons

Year 3 Patreon Rewards

• Mystery III - Special Edition
• Sanctissimus Collector's Edition

Year 4 Patreon Rewards

• TBA
• TBA

He might be getting there But No Cigar yet LOL

Year 3 does seem to be breaking from what Patreon promises. Silver tier is the color variation of an existing deck produced only for Patrons and Golden is Silver + a deck designed specifically for Patrons. If Sanctissimus Collector's is dissimilar enough from its regular version to be a fresh design, why call it Sanctissimus at all? Unless of course, it is just a new take on the same design, which again would be breaking the rules. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind this, just wondering how Lotrek might reconcile.

Honeybee wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:11 pm He might be getting there But No Cigar yet LOL

When there's no movement, people complain. When there's movement, people complain. People will complain no matter what. I'm just grateful there's movement and he's definitely trying his best; in which case, better late than never.

PiazzaDelivery wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:18 pm Year 3 does seem to be breaking from what Patreon promises. Silver tier is the color variation of an existing deck produced only for Patrons and Golden is Silver + a deck designed specifically for Patrons. If Sanctissimus Collector's is dissimilar enough from its regular version to be a fresh design, why call it Sanctissimus at all? Unless of course, it is just a new take on the same design, which again would be breaking the rules. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind this, just wondering how Lotrek might reconcile.

Sanctissimus Collector's would be a foiled version, similar to how the Golden Rule deck for Year 2 will be a foiled version of the players edition he released last year. They're still patron exclusives. It's not too dissimilar from the likes of Lorenzo, who for example created a Madame Laveau variant for Patrons — or his Solitaire decks which were simply gilded versions of the public version.

kevork wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2024 11:22 pm No one HAS to buy a deck unless they want to. The holo on these cards is much more prevalent than the paler holo on the TotT Prism. The camera is catching more of the rainbow effect but it's still visible:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WELMUL_jhj8

So, can I say that on Blue Prism Oath Standard, the holo is much more improved than what's done on TotT Prism?

laitostarr777 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:54 am

kevork wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2024 11:22 pm No one HAS to buy a deck unless they want to. The holo on these cards is much more prevalent than the paler holo on the TotT Prism. The camera is catching more of the rainbow effect but it's still visible:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WELMUL_jhj8

So, can I say that on Blue Prism Oath Standard, the holo is much more improved than what's done on TotT Prism?

It's not "improved" per se, but this one is definitely more holographic. So perhaps it's up to the individual on which they consider "better."

It's a completely different foil from a completely different catalog. No idea what foil was used for TotT but it offers a different shimmer in the light that's more muted and fits the aesthetic of the card backs for that deck, specifically.

Regarding Mystery craft. He did say earlier on Insta that he would be taking orders until July 27. Yesterday they were still available though.

kevork wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:20 pm

PiazzaDelivery wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:18 pm Year 3 does seem to be breaking from what Patreon promises. Silver tier is the color variation of an existing deck produced only for Patrons and Golden is Silver + a deck designed specifically for Patrons. If Sanctissimus Collector's is dissimilar enough from its regular version to be a fresh design, why call it Sanctissimus at all? Unless of course, it is just a new take on the same design, which again would be breaking the rules. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind this, just wondering how Lotrek might reconcile.

Sanctissimus Collector's would be a foiled version, similar to how the Golden Rule deck for Year 2 will be a foiled version of the players edition he released last year. They're still patron exclusives. It's not too dissimilar from the likes of Lorenzo, who for example created a Madame Laveau variant for Patrons — or his Solitaire decks which were simply gilded versions of the public version.

Golden Rule foiled would satisfy the Silver tier requirements set out by the Patreon. A variation of a deck available to all. Royal Patron would satisfy the Gold. A deck designed uniquely for Patrons. Year 3 seems to be variations of 2 decks available to all, that's what I'm pointing out.

PiazzaDelivery wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2024 6:11 am Golden Rule foiled would satisfy the Silver tier requirements set out by the Patreon. A variation of a deck available to all. Royal Patron would satisfy the Gold. A deck designed uniquely for Patrons. Year 3 seems to be variations of 2 decks available to all, that's what I'm pointing out.

Ah, I see what you mean. Didn't realize that's how he initially had marketed the two offerings back when he first started the Patreon.

Was thinking the same like @Piazza. An advocate could wiggle his way around the statements but I kinda understood it even more strict back in the days; as in the Golden tier will be a deck with only one version out there that is exclusive to Golden tier (and above) patreons. Knowing Lotrék's track record, that is clearly on me though since, that would have been a Lotrék's first indeed, lol.
Seeing that I clearly misunderstood this, was one of the minor reasons for me to cancel after year 3.

Oh no, I've been busy with personal issues and now I've missed three decks? I'll message Lotrek I guess

They may not be sold out. He may have pulled the remaining stock to put on sale later. He had a three deck limit for this release. Last I saw there were like 44 remaining and were not selling super fast at that point.

Hmm, I just got an email from DP that my Oath package is getting ready to ship. I was one of the 20 that had issues. I thought they were being sent back to Lotrek. Maybe they did and Lotrek 'fixed' the issue and resent it back to DP for another attempt. I won't get my hopes up until I see some actually movement of the package.

Bradius wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2024 3:34 am They may not be sold out. He may have pulled the remaining stock to put on sale later. He had a three deck limit for this release. Last I saw there were like 44 remaining and were not selling super fast at that point.

I also could be wrong but I think he only put up 250 of the stock and not the full 550.

brownsl wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 1:27 pm Hmm, I just got an email from DP that my Oath package is getting ready to ship. I was one of the 20 that had issues. I thought they were being sent back to Lotrek. Maybe they did and Lotrek 'fixed' the issue and resent it back to DP for another attempt. I won't get my hopes up until I see some actually movement of the package.

That's interesting. I'll keep an eye out in case mine updates too. Lotrek had replied to a comment in his latest update stating:

[...] we haven't gotten those decks back yet (and maybe we never will) so you're getting random numbers...

kevork wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 2:02 pm

brownsl wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 1:27 pm Hmm, I just got an email from DP that my Oath package is getting ready to ship. I was one of the 20 that had issues. I thought they were being sent back to Lotrek. Maybe they did and Lotrek 'fixed' the issue and resent it back to DP for another attempt. I won't get my hopes up until I see some actually movement of the package.

That's interesting. I'll keep an eye out in case mine updates too. Lotrek had replied to a comment in his latest update stating:

[...] we haven't gotten those decks back yet (and maybe we never will) so you're getting random numbers...

I had not seen that so it is probably not White Patrons but some other decks.

I just received a tracking from DP too! I hope it's everything in it.

YEAR 1 IS SHIPPING.

I just received my shipping notification. Super excited.

Funnily enough I was in the process of re-reading this thread from the start when the notification came through.

I saw a lot of familiar names from people who are no longer active on UC and It got me thinking how many of you have dropped out of Oath's Patreon since it first started?

I just received tracking as well. I do appreciate that he truly seems focused on finally getting caught up.

Excited for first year stuffs

Sending out several backlog items could also have advantages for Lotrek - combined postage

Got a shipping notification as well...

brownsl wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 1:27 pm Hmm, I just got an email from DP that my Oath package is getting ready to ship. I was one of the 20 that had issues. I thought they were being sent back to Lotrek. Maybe they did and Lotrek 'fixed' the issue and resent it back to DP for another attempt. I won't get my hopes up until I see some actually movement of the package.

I also got an e-mail from Deutsche Post, I also was one of the 20 that had issues, and this e-mail had a different tracking number than the last. Cross-reference them. Pretty sure the one you got today is Year 1, as is mine.

I am not a current patron, but I was for years 1 and 2. No email yet, so I wonder if it is indeed Year 1 goodies or something else like Mystery Crafts.

I just got a shipping note and Im not a year 1 patron so it definitely could be craft and or the deck from this weekend.

It would make sense that Lotrek would be shipping everyone's items all in one package to save on costs and time. I got an email too; not a Year 1 patron.

BaconWise wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 8:26 pm I am not a current patron, but I was for years 1 and 2. No email yet, so I wonder if it is indeed Year 1 goodies or something else like Mystery Crafts.

Did you "order" your patreon rewards? I'm asking, because I almost missed that you have to do that.