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montenzi wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 4:25 am

• Three tin boxes for one deck

• Patreon only deck (subscription closed)

• One metal card

• One dealer button

• T-shirts

• Alternative tuck boxes for KS decks

Bradius wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:37 pm When did you start a Patreon group?

As I told you in my last update, I will respect the NZ$30000 stretch goal and produce one half brick box. ... But wait, my next project will be a Tarot deck. ... I have already signed a contract, and one very talented designer will create all 78 cards for us. Plus a poker deck based on this design. I'll be the producer.

Eric Lee wrote: ↑Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:57 pm That's one way to find out who actually reads through your updates to the end and who doesn't! Must have gotten some interesting DMs.

Bikefanatic wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:53 am Could the red deck design we liked make a return?

montenzi wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:54 am BTW, some behind-the-scenes of running a KS campaign - each update for a live campaign will cost you money as backers cancel each time you make a post. It's not my statistics only, but a proven fact.

Bikefanatic wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:53 am Could the red deck design we liked make a return?

joeblow wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:43 am Sounds great, all in on this. Maybe just take Bicycle standard decks and put them right into your new boxes. You can also recycle the boxes. Turn them inside out and do some crayon coloring on the blank tucks.

CourtCurator wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:12 am If this means more cards like Varius, then I am going to have a hard time resisting.

Timmargh wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:41 am I received my teal Varius deck yesterday but have yet to open it — I'm waiting for the member of staff who had her mind blown by Hello Tiki v3 so we can open it together.

montenzi wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:55 am 1. Fulfillment: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mo ... ts/3771600

2. BIG news!

I've got some big news to share with you all today. After much deliberation and contemplation, I've decided to make some changes in my design hobby. I have made the decision to shift my focus away from creating custom playing cards and towards designing decks with standard court cards and simple designs. While I have enjoyed creating custom decks in the past, I have come to realize that the process is too complicated and time-consuming for me to continue pursuing.

So, from now on, I'll be sticking to what I really like - designing boxes and back designs, and using standard court cards for my future decks. I believe that this will allow me to be more creative and productive, while still delivering great results.

I understand that some of you may be disappointed with this change, as you have enjoyed my custom designs in the past. You might be thinking, "But wait, we loved your custom designs!" But fear not, my friends. Just because I'll be focusing on more standard and not so time-consuming designs doesn't mean I won't still bring my unique style and flair to everything I create.

However, I feel that it is important to recognize when something is no longer serving you well, and to make changes accordingly. By streamlining my design process and focusing on more straightforward designs, I hope to explore new creative avenues and potentially reach a wider audience.

And who knows? Maybe I'll even throw in a fancy ribbon or two, just to keep things interesting. But let's not get too carried away here. We don't want to break the bank with unnecessary bells and whistles, now do we?

But seriously, I want to thank all of you who have supported me on my design journey so far. I couldn't have done it without your encouragement and feedback. And while I may be taking a more simple approach to my designs, I promise to continue bringing my own unique style and creativity to everything I create.

Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to sharing my new designs with you in the near future.

Fenrir wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:34 pm I can’t tell if this is an April fools joke about not doing custom courts anymore. Are you being serious?

montenzi wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:01 pm

Fenrir wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:34 pm I can’t tell if this is an April fools joke about not doing custom courts anymore. Are you being serious?

Using standard patterns can be a more cost-effective option than creating custom designs from scratch, as there are no design or development costs involved. Standard cards are instantly recognizable and familiar to most people. This can make them more appealing and accessible to a wider audience. I'll design backs and boxes as mentioned above and offer more expensive editions for collectors.