2015 Decks of the Year Contest - Prize Selection !

[JacksonRobinson]

@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.

gotcha! Thanks, i just read what you said as the opposite. Thanks for clearing it up.

[sinjin7]

I never thought the Best Deck Series made much sense as a category and should probably be edited out in future contests.

[sms69x]

Omnia is a series to me because Giovanni launched omnia golden age, while that isn't fulfilled yet, it made it into a series.

So we can vote Omnia as Best deck Series this year?? This makes no sense, the Omnia Golden Age is yet to be fulfilled, so I think it may qualify for 2016 Best Decks Series, but for 2015 I don't think so.

[shermjack]

Omnia is a series to me because Giovanni launched omnia golden age, while that isn't fulfilled yet, it made it into a series.

So we can vote Omnia as Best deck Series this year?? This makes no sense, the Omnia Golden Age is yet to be fulfilled, so I think it may qualify for 2016 Best Decks Series, but for 2015 I don't think so.

If we can't vote for Omnia for Best Deck Series in 2015, when can we vote for it? You admit that it is part of a series due to Omnia: The Golden Age, but also must concede that Omnia was delivered in 2015, therefore we can't vote for it to be Best Series of 2016...does that mean that these beautiful decks don't get considered at all?

Ultimately, as this is Kai's & Mike's contest, I leave it to them to decide what qualifies and what doesn't...I personally think that the more the merrier!

[sms69x]

Omnia is a series to me because Giovanni launched omnia golden age, while that isn't fulfilled yet, it made it into a series.

So we can vote Omnia as Best deck Series this year?? This makes no sense, the Omnia Golden Age is yet to be fulfilled, so I think it may qualify for 2016 Best Decks Series, but for 2015 I don't think so.

If we can't vote for Omnia for Best Deck Series in 2015, when can we vote for it? You admit that it is part of a series due to Omnia: The Golden Age, but also must concede that Omnia was delivered in 2015, therefore we can't vote for it to be Best Series of 2016...does that mean that these beautiful decks don't get considered at all?

Ultimately, as this is Kai's & Mike's contest, I leave it to them to decide what qualifies and what doesn't...I personally think that the more the merrier!

The way I see it we can vote for Omnia as best deck series in 2016 after the Golden Age been delivered, because as of 2015 there is no series for Omnia, only one set was done in 2015, but that's my view of it. If everyone agrees that Omnia can enter for 2015 best deck series than better, that is for sure one strong contestant.

[volantangel]

Ok granted, given the differing opinions, lets vote for omnia in next year's contest for best series =)

[Thirdway Industries]

Hello guys, I'm very happy we're talking about Omnia

I can say that I already consider Omnia as a series, I designed six decks and hopefully more, in future.

However, I have no idea about if it can qualify UC Series of the year 2015.
I think it's up to Mike and Kai, I'm happy either ways and don't want push in one way or another. If it won't be 2015, I'll wait for 2016...I'm a patient man

I'm very excited with this contest and I hope that many people will partecipate --- there are a couple of prizes from Thirdway Industries too

[JacksandJokers]

BEST DECK SERIES:

Do the following qualify:

Tendril Ascendant / Nightfall
Whispering Imps Gamesters
Venexiana Dark
Seasons Inverno & Verana
Dia de los Muertos (2nd Edition)

[sms69x]

BEST DECK SERIES:

Do the following qualify:

Tendril Ascendant / Nightfall
Whispering Imps Gamesters
Venexiana Dark
Seasons Inverno & Verana
Dia de los Muertos (2nd Edition)

I believe so!

If you want you can add:
KWP's Tally-Ho by Kings Wild Project
Ussi 6 Deck Series by Uusi
Inventor's Series by Black Ink Playing Cards
Paper Cut by Emmanuel Jose

[JacksandJokers]

I've added a few more decks to my list of 2015 fulfilled Kickstarter decks.

[pstaehlin]

Hello,

Newbie here. How does this contest work? What do I do to participate?

Thank you!

[montecarlojoe]

Everything oyu need is in the first post in this topic.

Basically pick a deck of cards released in 2015 that you think is the best in each category listed. Once all votes are in they are counted up and the best deck in each category is determined. You score points based on whether the decks you chose were 1st, 2nd or 3rd in each category. The top point scorers win prizes donated from all over the communiry.

[volantangel]

CONTEST HAS STARTED !

[NoirArts]

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.

Angelarium - Albino Dragon
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Whispering Imps Gamesters
Wizard of Oz - Albino Dragon

Back to the Asylum, Animagique and Branle decks are missing. All of them were delivered on 2015. Please add it to the list if possible, maybe someone will be interested to vote.
Best luck for everyone!

[octave]

So, do the aves playing cards qualify or not? they are in the PCF list but portfolio dates them to 2014?

[JacksandJokers]

Back to the Asylum, Animagique and Branle decks are missing. All of them were delivered on 2015. Please add it to the list if possible, maybe someone will be interested to vote.
Best luck for everyone!

List updated as requested

So, do the aves playing cards qualify or not? they are in the PCF list but portfolio dates them to 2014?

I would say YES as the majority of backers would've received their decks in 2015, however this one is on the fence and up to the Mods to decide.

Funded in Nov 2014.
Shipping started mid Dec 2014
First backers received decks Dec 23rd 2014.
Finished shipping Jan 2015.

[vasta41]

I would say YES as the majority of backers would've received their decks in 2015, however this one is on the fence and up to the Mods to decide.

Funded in Nov 2014.
Shipping started mid Dec 2014
First backers received decks Dec 23rd 2014.
Finished shipping Jan 2015.

I would assume not simply because it was eligible in the 2014 contest: http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php ... ear#p75543" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wouldn't be fair to run twice.

[Mike Ratledge]

I would say YES as the majority of backers would've received their decks in 2015, however this one is on the fence and up to the Mods to decide.

Funded in Nov 2014.
Shipping started mid Dec 2014
First backers received decks Dec 23rd 2014.
Finished shipping Jan 2015.

I would assume not simply because it was eligible in the 2014 contest: http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php ... ear#p75543" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wouldn't be fair to run twice.

Glad you loked! I was going to say "yes", but if we allowed it to be vote for last year, it's not fair to allow it this time. Heck, I got my first deck (it was a prototype) in July of 2014, so I couldn't remember when it shipped.

[octave]

thank you for clarification!

[rousselle]

Not on the KS list but a couple decks worth keeping in mind:

Midnight Calaveras by Chris Ovdyenko / Dead on Paper
Oracle Shadow Edition by Chris Ovdyenko / Dead on Paper
Luxx Palme by Rick Davidson / JP Playing Cards
Luxx Shadow Edition v2 by Randy Butterfield / JP Playing Cards
Gold Monarchs by Theory11
Green Monarchs by Theory11
Red Monarchs v2 by Theory11
Contraband by Theory11
Nomad by Theory11
Mail Chimp Black Edition by Theory11
52 Plus Joker 2015 Deck by Paul Carpenter / 52 + Joker
Red Wheel by DKNG / Art of Play
Union by Theory11
HoneyBee by Randy Butterfield / Penguin Magic
Killer Bees by Ellusionist
Bumble Bees by Ellusionist
Superior Brand Robusto Classic by CARC
Superior Brand Robusto Classic Reserve by CARC
Christmas by Natalia Silva
Tenebre Zucca and Nero by 4PM Designs / Legends PCC
Cardistry Red and Blue by Handlordz
Hive 2 by Brendon Hong / KWP
Antler by Dan & Dave
Aviator by Dan & Dave
Guy Hollingworth by Dan & Dave
Bicycle Rider Back Luxe Series by USPCC
Firefly by Quantum Mechanic
Beetle Royale
Mythical
Vellichor
Medieval Revival
Sleepy Hollow by Chris Chelko / Whispering Imps
Black Market decks - Red Bar, Veteran, and Tzarouka
Amontillado

Okay. A few decks, I meant. A few decks worth keeping in mind. Your Mileage May Vary.

The list of KS decks is a HUUUUGE help for me making my picks, but I realized that a couple of my absolute faves aren't on the list, because they weren't KS. I haven't figured out how to get a list of 2015 decks from Portfolio52 yet. So, I hope this list is of use to some of you.

[rousselle]

Please add to the Kickstarter list:

Kings of India
Moku Hanga

Thanks!

[JacksandJokers]

Please add to the Kickstarter list:

Kings of India
Moku Hanga

Thanks!

List updated.
Thanks

[Calypso]

So.. is there a definitive list of decks for 2015 somewhere?

I've noticed a few missing from the lists in this thread, so I'll list them here:
Beetle Royale
Mythical
Vellichor
Medieval Revival
Sleepy Hollow
Black Market decks - Red Bar, Veteran, and Tzarouka
Amontillado
Cultura

[rousselle]

So.. is there a definitive list of decks for 2015 somewhere?

I've noticed a few missing from the lists in this thread, so I'll list them here:
Beetle Royale
Mythical
Vellichor
Medieval Revival
Sleepy Hollow
Black Market decks - Red Bar, Veteran, and Tzarouka
Amontillado
Cultura

Okay, I added these to my list of non-Kickstarter decks above, and I'm certain I'm still missing a few E, T11, and CPC releases. I'll continue to add as others point out decks missing from my list above.

[Paul Middleton]

Does Mana qualify given its odd "fulfillment"?

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.

I know I'm late to the party on this, and the decisions have been made on what is a series and what isn't but I just wanted to note that later in this thread I think I read that decks in the same series which got a release in 2015 count, and if it's decks by one designer as a series then Randys original LUXX (shadow edition) does count from what I can tell? Not trying to cause more confusion, just looking for clarification.

Maybe next year you can have best LUXX deck of 2016?

[volantangel]

Prizes are up ! last couple of days to vote ! I might possibly consider an extension but dont count on that !! Vote NOW !

[Mike Ratledge]

Prizes are up ! last couple of days to vote ! I might possibly consider an extension but dont count on that !! Vote NOW !

I fixed up the specifics. I have a pair of Mana Sybil N°3 sets with Livida added, total 6 decks and I have a half brick of Livida also. I have two uncuts Gio had Eddie at GW send me to use as a prize, one IS the Suprema (limited edition) uncut. Not really fair to put my name on it, it's his prize he supplied, but I will be shipping it. I added some detail to the hand picked brick Dan & Dave sent - it is easily worth $200+ from just three of the decks - which are now listed.

[alric]

I don't think I saw Black Lions on any of the lists, I guess 2015 was pretty quiet for Blaine. I thought De'Vo came out with more decks than just the Cardistry decks in 2015, but I can't think of what they could've been off the top of my head.

[Talisman]

Devo's Cardistry Heroes

[volantangel]

I don't think I saw Black Lions on any of the lists, I guess 2015 was pretty quiet for Blaine. I thought De'Vo came out with more decks than just the Cardistry decks in 2015, but I can't think of what they could've been off the top of my head.

Black lions is definitely part of the list, I think that's the only DB release this year. If you still want to change your votes let me know !

Btw I'm letting this run a couple of days to take in any more straddlers ! If you still havent voted ! Nows the time !!