UC2019 (Nº7) Annual Deck by Montenzi: Fulfillment in Progress

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 1:47 pm

For mobile browsing, WAP stands for "wireless application protocol," and I always thought the derogatory term for Italians was "wop" but I haven't heard it used for a long time. I've not heard of the other acronyms mentioned here.

Aaaaaanyway ...

Unread post by **Bradius** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 2:18 pm

I stand corrected. It was WASP. Ah well. I have enjoyed the detour, even if a bit at my expense.

Unread post by **MagikFingerz** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 3:24 pm

I have to say, I like this new back less than the previous classic AND "fully borderless" back. Sigh, I just really just avoid montenzi WIP pics until it's settled, to avoid being disappointed...

Unread post by **vasta41** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 4:25 pm

Outsider wrote:Should probably be careful about slinging that one around too freely.

I agree 100%. And seeing as I am one, I meant no disrespect. I would apologize for derailing this thread but Alex has done that to himself with 29 pages of indecisiveness lol. Still wondering if his genus, ADD self will be able to fulfill the tall order of getting these decks to me by Christmas.

Outsider · Unread post by **Outsider** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 5:29 pm

vasta41 wrote:I agree 100%. And seeing as I am one, I meant no disrespect.

Of course. I mostly pointed it out because we have many users for whom english is a second language. I don't want anyone thinking they learned a new word today!

Unread post by **montenzi** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 6:28 pm

MagikFingerz wrote:I have to say, I like this new back less than the previous classic AND "fully borderless" back. Sigh, I just really just avoid montenzi WIP pics until it's settled, to avoid being disappointed...

@MagikFingerz, don't be disappointed please

I am still thinking about the borderless back as 2nd for this campaign!

Harvonsgard · Unread post by **Harvonsgard** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:27 am

MagikFingerz wrote:I have to say, I like this new back less than the previous classic AND "fully borderless" back.

+1

theCapraAegagrus · Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:59 am

While Allan's post is definitely informative, I assume that all people are "normal" (if there were such a thing) unless otherwise noted. I could only infer that Alex was setting an oppressive rule without reason other than "because". I'm certainly not one to avoid offending people or coddling others as though they're uncontrollably flawed.

We both overreacted. I'm a rebel. Get used to it. No hard feelings, though.

Unread post by **montenzi** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:56 am

@theCapraAegagrus There are no rules, just common sense. Sometimes it's not appropriate. I am fine. There is nothing to worry about

Ok. I think that both backs will be printed (without the old classic). I believe that this design is better and not boring at all. I'll produce it anyway, but if there is no demand, I'll print 500 decks only.

Better with gold and darker green?

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irtjames14 · Unread post by **irtjames14** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:01 am

Loving this gold and darker green! But to be honest, I'll love whatever design/colors you decide to push out, so please do it fast!!!

Harvonsgard · Unread post by **Harvonsgard** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:12 am

All I see is pretzels... but yah, it's better than the first draft of that new back.

Unread post by **Bradius** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 2:32 pm

I think the new back is better with the gold and darker green.

Eric Lee · Unread post by **Eric Lee** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:39 pm

Yup, this one definitely better than the 1st one. Darker green makes the red and gold pop. Now are they going to be foiled as well?

Unread post by **montenzi** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:46 am

Eric Lee wrote:Yup, this one definitely better than the 1st one. Darker green makes the red and gold pop. Now are they going to be foiled as well?

Thanks.

Why "as well"? The classic edition is the main one in this campaign. If I confirm two borderless (green and purple), most likely they will be printed without foil (TBC).

Launch date - I have to launch this week.

I'll try.

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brownsl · Unread post by **brownsl** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:45 am

This looks great! Going to be a hit to my wallet when these launch.

Unread post by **montenzi** » Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:48 am

I'll explain to you why I have not launched KS yet. One of the biggest problems is the back design! I am not a perfectionist, but if I don't like the artwork, I will never produce it.

I tried adding colors using shapes (areas) on both classic backs and used borders and gradients to separate colors. It does not work.
I like shapes and proportions in the last back, but It's too cartoonish when I use colors. I found how to fix it.

[EDIT: images removed. Center of the back is too busy]

Decknowledgy · Unread post by **Decknowledgy** » Thu Sep 12, 2019 9:13 am

This definitely looks more detailed than the previous designs, at least the line works seen here! I'm glad that you've taken out the red area on the corners and leaving the space to be as it is now, since I was hesitant to say that the previous one with the red mark looks like four boobs....

BaconWise · Unread post by **BaconWise** » Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:27 am

Hot DAMN, that new direction is my favorite so far. [fire emoji]

Unread post by **montenzi** » Sat Sep 14, 2019 12:59 am

DONE! It's the final revision. I'll try to set KS date this weekend.

Thanks to everyone for your feedback and suggestions!

High-res image: http://montenzi.nz/7/7back.png

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portcullis · Unread post by **portcullis** » Sat Sep 14, 2019 2:14 am

Yup! Definitely in for those. Looking forward to seeing the campaign explode.

Harvonsgard · Unread post by **Harvonsgard** » Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:38 am

Looks great. Took a turn in the right direction. I was kind of worried after seeing the first drafts of this version.

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:37 am

NOW I’m excited!

RichK · Unread post by **RichK** » Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:38 am

Good luck getting KS launch quickly! Keep us updated please.

Unread post by **montenzi** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:51 am

RichK wrote:Good luck getting KS launch quickly! Keep us updated please.

portcullis wrote:Yup! Definitely in for those. Looking forward to seeing the campaign explode.

Timmargh wrote:NOW I’m excited!

Harvonsgard wrote:Looks great. Took a turn in the right direction. I was kind of worried after seeing the first drafts of this version.

+1

Two more back designs confirmed. All three backs are now in a similar style. The first "classic" is the only design which I am not going to use.
You can buy that back for commercial use. Make me an offer if you need it

I am not sure about foil! Any ideas?

BTW, What are your expectations on prices? Let's say all three decks are with foil both sides, foil on boxes with a matte finish.

High-res images:

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Purple http://montenzi.nz/7/purple.png
Classic: http://montenzi.nz/7/7back.png

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Unread post by **vasta41** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 5:12 am

My favorite one is and has always been the "please launch already!" back.

Magic Tapp · Unread post by **Magic Tapp** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 5:33 am

Thanks Alexei - foil please.

gacktvam · Unread post by **gacktvam** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:00 am

The classic back is gorgeous!

Unread post by **VXD** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:14 am

Alex

Re foil...

One of them should be a Diffractor

portcullis · Unread post by **portcullis** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:22 am

montenzi wrote: BTW, What are your expectations on prices? Let's say all three decks are with foil both sides, foil on boxes with a matte finish.

I've no idea if this is at all possible or plausible, but for similarly pimped-out campaigns the ballpark (TWI, "lesser" Lotrek, Seasons, Passione, Stockholm17 etc) has been in the vicinity of NZ$100-$105 (US$55-$65)

brownsl · Unread post by **brownsl** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:00 am

I think they look great and am all for foil.

Maybe it is just me but the flower buds remind me of something .....

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