My newest design will be launching on Kickstarter at Noon EDT on Monday, March 10th.
The Travel the World Decks are what I like to go Info Decks. Each Card highlights a different travel destination throughout the world. Between the pair of Decks, there’s 108 destinations in total. I wanted a travel poster style illustration with each Card, but I knew I would be bored and abandon the project, probably before I got to 20 or 30 of them. So this is my first project that I utilized AI (Midjourney). I definitely am up front about it on the Kickstarter page. I really have no idea how this one will be received by potential Kickstarter backers!
Knowing what a class act you are, Randy, coupled with your proven track record of printing great decks, I actually appreciate your upfront candidness about using AI. I'm sure you still had to refine some things and make everything cohesive. I like what I see so far.
I love it that Randy keeps trying new styles and new techniques. To JazzBaloo's point, not every attempt is going to resonate the same with everyone in the audience, and that's okay.
Keep on doing new things, Randy! I'm always intrigued to see what you do next.
rousselle wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:59 pm
I love it that Randy keeps trying new styles and new techniques. To JazzBaloo's point, not every attempt is going to resonate the same with everyone in the audience, and that's okay.
Keep on doing new things, Randy! I'm always intrigued to see what you do next.
Where did you get that as my point or perspective? 16$ or 13$ each if you get both. I don't think I would buy one for half that price. Sorry for being honest? But, to Rouselle's point, some people may like it and that's ok. In fact, 78 people like it so far.
JazzBaloo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:12 pm
Where did you get that as my point or perspective? 16$ or 13$ each if you get both. I don't think I would buy one for half that price. Sorry for being honest? But, to Rouselle's point, some people may like it and that's ok. In fact, 78 people like it so far.
The $16 is with shipping and Kickstarter fees included in the cost. So it’s really $10 for the Deck. I did not design this one for the collectors. I designed these for everyone else. I do a lot of in-person shows and sell to a lot of casual playing cards buyers. They would enjoy a travel design like this very much!
And it’s much more than just a souvenir deck design. I have plenty of souvenir decks (they’re the only thing I usually buy when my family and I go on vacation). Souvenir decks almost always have a unique Back Card, extremely standard courts with ugly colors, a boring AOS and maybe unique Jokers. And they’re usually printed as cheap as hell, plus with a smooth finish.
RandyButterfield wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:26 pmThe $16 is with shipping and Kickstarter fees included in the cost. So it’s really $10 for the Deck. I did not design this one for the collectors. I designed these for everyone else. I do a lot of in-person shows and sell to a lot of casual playing cards buyers. They would enjoy a travel design like this very much!
And it’s much more than just a souvenir deck design. I have plenty of souvenir decks (they’re the only thing I usually buy when my family and I go on vacation). Souvenir decks almost always have a unique Back Card, extremely standard courts with ugly colors, a boring AOS and maybe unique Jokers. And they’re usually printed as cheap as hell, plus with a smooth finish.
Thanks, Randy
No explanation needed for me. It looks like a souvenir deck. Not my bag but others can praise or purchase if they like to. Many perspectives should be welcomed.
JazzBaloo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:12 pm
Where did you get that as my point or perspective? 16$ or 13$ each if you get both. I don't think I would buy one for half that price. Sorry for being honest? But, to Rouselle's point, some people may like it and that's ok. In fact, 78 people like it so far.
I suppose I could have worded it better. Your post provided a different evaluation from some previous posts, so I guess I could have said: "as your post illustrated," rather than "to your point?"
Wasn't meant as a criticism by any stretch, if it came across that way.
rousselle wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:12 pm
I suppose I could have worded it better. Your post provided a different evaluation from some previous posts, so I guess I could have said: "as your post illustrated," rather than "to your point?"
Wasn't meant as a criticism by any stretch, if it came across that way.
Saw it as speaking for me, trying to for some reason soften my comment. But.... just saying it looks like a souvenir deck should not be triggering anyone.
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