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Love the new designs. Wasnt expecting this to be launched on ks though, i thought it was going to be a jp exclusive.

MagikFingerz wrote:I love it, Randy. Silver on both as that was what most people seemed to like, while making the gold into the "limited" color. And the blue is just amazing, fits really well with the silver. The borders are a positive change as well. These just went from "will most likely get them at some point" to "instabuy" for me

They really do look like a "set" now and the borders do look much nicer. I'll be in too, Magik!

JPMiddleton wrote:Thanks for posting that Randy, I know you're busy!

Thanks for the comments about he new backs folks, I've got to say the subtle border tweaks have really improved the design and I'm in love with the silver/blue back!

Vasta- perfect is a nice compliment, thank you!

Couldn't agree more. Hoping there will some Euro/UK friendly shipping prices which, knowing you, will be the case.

Strag wrote:
Couldn't agree more. Hoping there will some Euro/UK friendly shipping prices which, knowing you, will be the case.

Well, the simple answer is going to be yes! Watch this space.

volantangel wrote:Wasnt expecting this to be launched on ks though, i thought it was going to be a jp exclusive.

Neither were we to be honest. I was pretty against it, but over time i've warmed to the idea. For the most part it's because it will allow us to meet the demand in full (if, all being well, it is there! ) wheres if we just went ahead and funded this ourselves I think we'd be limiting ourselves in all honestly to a smaller run that we'd like.

The date is to be confirmed, but we're aiming for April.

Thanks to Paul, we are able to do a partial reveal of the tuck case. The first look is a rendering of images provided to kardify.

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... more to come

I think it´s a nice start, nice back.
wanna see the faces

Designkiller wrote:I think it´s a nice start, nice back.
wanna see the faces

Thanks Ivan!

Thanks Lorenzo... earlier in the thread it was stated they'll be traditional courts with a twist for the LUXX cards.

Elegant!

Schweettt!!!!! Thanks Ivan.

JPMiddleton wrote:

Designkiller wrote:I think it´s a nice start, nice back.
wanna see the faces

Thanks Ivan!

Thanks Lorenzo... earlier in the thread it was stated they'll be traditional courts with a twist for the LUXX cards.

hi!
ok, just wondering about the colors used in the standard faces we wait the KS campaign i guess

Designkiller wrote:

JPMiddleton wrote:

Designkiller wrote:I think it´s a nice start, nice back.
wanna see the faces

Thanks Ivan!

Thanks Lorenzo... earlier in the thread it was stated they'll be traditional courts with a twist for the LUXX cards.

hi!
ok, just wondering about the colors used in the standard faces we wait the KS campaign i guess

No problem... there's a good chance that it's not going to be a Kickstarter campaign actually. It's not 100% as it happens, but will update the thread as and when.

Just a quick update folks. This is most likely going to be a pre-order in May sometime (TBC) on our site rather than Kickstarter. This isn't 100% just yet, but i'm pretty confident about this.

I've also attached 2 AoS. Feel free to give us some feedback as to which you prefer and why!

I only see 1 AoS. Would much rather have a pre-order than KS though

MagikFingerz wrote:I only see 1 AoS. Would much rather have a pre-order than KS though

You're too quick! Check it now

oh is there a need to choose ? Definitely the second.

I second the second

Its got to be the second AoS.

Traditionally, the AoS is the most ornate card in the deck. In a lot of card games, its the most important or strongest card, so it should be special above and apart from the other cards and aces. Whenever a new custom deck comes out, the AoS is one of the first things I look at because that tells me from one quick glance how special, unique, and cohesive the deck is likely to be. It also is an indicator of the artistic and creative chops of the designer because that is where he/she can really show off. Seriously, this should be Card Design 101. I am always bored to tears whenever I see a plain, small, or weak AoS in a deck. Please go with the second AoS.

Hey Everyone,

We are definitely going with the second, more elaborate, AOS. The first version is just to show the level of decoration the other 3 Aces will have (minus the copy).

thanks, Randy

MagikFingerz wrote:I second the second

I'll third it or fourth it or whatever. Definitely feeling that one more than the first!

RandyButterfield wrote:Hey Everyone,

We are definitely going with the second, more elaborate, AOS. The first version is just to show the level of decoration the other 3 Aces will have (minus the copy).

thanks, Randy

Looking great Randy!

Here's a look at the spades.

very nice Paul!

Might have to revise my mockups!

Personally i think the colours can be stronger on the courts than this, these look washed out. And washed out doesnt translate into LUXX (luxury)

I think it would look quite nice to have simplified courts. Or maybe swapping out some of the standard detail for the more intricate detail that you used on the other cards.

wow the backs are amazing, just not keen on the courts at all,

Hey Everyone,

Just so you can judge the Courts and Number Cards as a whole, here's the Tens and Kings for the LUXX Deck. Remember, the point of these Decks are to be a Poker Set. That, in definition, calls for very minimal customization to the Face Cards. I've seen Poker players kick out a Deck because the PIPS weren't Red and Black!

The real addition to the Faces are the inner circle borders on the larger PIPS, the extra borders around the Court characters and a few touches of circles and swishes to the character outfits. These are all meant to tie in the Back and Tuck designs and still be standard enough to pass muster for the Poker players.

thanks, Randy

Well, they look good enough! I think you manage to get the deck to be very useful and at the same time very beautiful!

Considering what Randy said, that this is meant to be a poker deck to be played with, I think this is as custom as it can get and that Randy pulled that off masterfully without going overboard. I'd even say the color on the court cards makes it easier to spot the suit.

The only tiny thing that irks me is that the King of Hearts is the only one with no pips on his clothing

I still think there can be stuff done to the grey areas, it looks unfinished as is, maybe colour in the grey areas, just a suggestion.