BTW, Aurum will be a "white" deck. As I had said, it will be QUITE different from Tendril but use perhaps some of the concepts I learned on Tendril. Aurum will be colorful in it's own way, more regal, understated and intricate whereas Tendril was bold and bright while still being dark (quite a tricky thing to pull off now that I think about it :) )
WOW
despite the super blurred out (tiltshift) image, looking good.
I have to hand it to you Paul you have awesome talent in design. Im really rooting for Encarded. :) More power to you!
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despite the super blurred out (tiltshift) image, looking good.
I have to hand it to you Paul you have awesome talent in design. Im really rooting for Encarded. :) More power to you!
Thank you Lara. And that is not some fakey tilt shift image, that's the real deal! (nice shallow depth of field from a real lens). :)
I'm still working on details so that why the teasers exist. Show that things are happening, but not have people get too hung up on the details you will ultimately change. I think this new addition is really helping the design overall and I'm finally out of the rut I'd been in.
I think you guys will like it in the end. At least, that's my goal. I have the full color design up on my monitor and will probably stare at it for days, letting it sink into my brain and seeing what happens.
I know there are more than 326 people in the world that loves cards and should be Liking my Facebook page. So get to it and help reveal Aurum.There are many of us that don't\won't do Facebook !!
http://facebook.com/encarded (http://facebook.com/encarded)
I have to be honest and say that I am not really fond of the backs of this deck. The fronts are really nice, but the backs seem too empty.
Ahh I see that now, I think it should be brought out a little more then, like so it is a little more noticable.I have to be honest and say that I am not really fond of the backs of this deck. The fronts are really nice, but the backs seem too empty.
Look closer at the photo of the card back. There's a wildly intricate line pattern running through the entire purple area of the card back.
I think they're freakin' gorgeous.
Ahh I see that now, I think it should be brought out a little more then, like so it is a little more noticable.I have to be honest and say that I am not really fond of the backs of this deck. The fronts are really nice, but the backs seem too empty.
Look closer at the photo of the card back. There's a wildly intricate line pattern running through the entire purple area of the card back.
I think they're freakin' gorgeous.
And Paul, I am not really a huge fan of the colour, but thats just my opinion.
I was about to make the same comment as Aaron, but then I saw yours, Don, checked again, and actually think that this design is very awesome.Ahh I see that now, I think it should be brought out a little more then, like so it is a little more noticable.I have to be honest and say that I am not really fond of the backs of this deck. The fronts are really nice, but the backs seem too empty.
Look closer at the photo of the card back. There's a wildly intricate line pattern running through the entire purple area of the card back.
I think they're freakin' gorgeous.
And Paul, I am not really a huge fan of the colour, but thats just my opinion.
It likely shows up much better when seen with your own eyes rather than through a digital image.
I think there's practically no decks in purple, so it was a fine choice of color. I'm guessing Lara (the Queen of Purple Writing) will be thrilled when she sees it.
I just zoomed in on the picture, and it seems like the faces also have the twirly design in the white background. Is it just me or is that real?It's very, very real. The faces and backs have that cool, intricate pattern.
Then that's a really awesome idea! Do any decks have a custom background design on the faces?I just zoomed in on the picture, and it seems like the faces also have the twirly design in the white background. Is it just me or is that real?It's very, very real. The faces and backs have that cool, intricate pattern.
Then that's a really awesome idea! Do any decks have a custom background design on the faces?I just zoomed in on the picture, and it seems like the faces also have the twirly design in the white background. Is it just me or is that real?It's very, very real. The faces and backs have that cool, intricate pattern.
I'm sure there's more out there, but Paul's take on it is much more unique and subtle. It's like seeing a vast body of water - first, all you see is a vast blue space, but as you look closer, you see waves, ripples, whorls, maybe even some aquatic life. There's more to it than just what's immediately apparent.
I'm sure there's more out there, but Paul's take on it is much more unique and subtle. It's like seeing a vast body of water - first, all you see is a vast blue space, but as you look closer, you see waves, ripples, whorls, maybe even some aquatic life. There's more to it than just what's immediately apparent.
Don, you are a very perceptive man. :) That is almost precisely the concept behind the continuous line design I came up with (Venice being built on the water and all that...)
Gunshy, BELIEVE ME, I want to ship the clips. :) The color ones are getting their lacquer and hopefully will be done in the near future. Conjuring Creations posted a pic of a black one a few days ago. I don't have dates for completion (the shop making them just doesn't give updates) but once the colors are done all the rest of the clips will go out.
I have no clue but my guess would be $8.95 for $9.95Gunshy, BELIEVE ME, I want to ship the clips. :) The color ones are getting their lacquer and hopefully will be done in the near future. Conjuring Creations posted a pic of a black one a few days ago. I don't have dates for completion (the shop making them just doesn't give updates) but once the colors are done all the rest of the clips will go out.
awesome, sounds great!
as for the aurum deck what will the price range be? with such an expensive tuck will they be in the 10$ range?
Everytime I look at this deck it reminds me of Crown Royal. lolThat's not a bad thing :P
Everytime I look at this deck it reminds me of Crown Royal. lol
Hey, your absolutely welcome man. I like crown royal and when I would look at your deck it would remind me of it. Can't wait to see the pics now of the crown royal and your deck together!Everytime I look at this deck it reminds me of Crown Royal. lol
Purple + Gold has been a popular color combo for a LONG time. I'm surprised it hasn't been done in cards more often (or ever?). And thanks, now I have a good idea for a photo with some props. Off to the liquor store... :)
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The rarity of these was unintentional. I wanted the entire run to feature this, it simply wasn't possible. Just the laser cut eclipses the retail cost of most decks.
I haven't fully decided on a release method for these yet. :)
Just a brief note that I just opened up the new website for Encarded. Information about Aurum, some new promo pictures, details and a whole new store await you! Check it out, and the Aurum pre-order will be happening pretty soon. http://encarded.com (http://encarded.com)
Thanks!
Just a brief note that I just opened up the new website for Encarded. Information about Aurum, some new promo pictures, details and a whole new store await you! Check it out, and the Aurum pre-order will be happening pretty soon. http://encarded.com (http://encarded.com)
Thanks!
I'd just like to be clear about something, since it's not explicitly stated in the product descriptions. Do all three versions have exactly the same deck in the box, just different boxes?
how are they sold out already????
I hear you, and can see why you'd think that. However, I'd argue that these are actually quite different scenarios.
What you are talking about (and what I still don't like) is when a company designs a deck, sells it out, and then decides to do a new version. In most cases, this new version requires no actual work by the designer. They spec a new ink color, and USPC already has all the art. It's done, easy as that. That is a decision to simply extend a deck and drive collectors to want "all the versions" by doing no actual work.
With Aurum, it is quite different. There will still only be 5,000 of them. A very tiny portion will be special, and each one of those special editions required me to do box designs, negotiate for excessively expensive custom papers, go back and forth for weeks on how to actually accomplish things in a way that could be produced, design, test, redesign, test and redesign again. Yes, the cards are the same but these special versions are the "dream" deck. I wanted all of them to have the design of the laser cuts. That was unfortunately impossible, so I got as many of those made as I reasonably could. The mid-level deck has the amazing box stock, but again was very costly so I decided to do the portion I could. The purple deck has all the features but had to scale back to normal stock.
I did not want to give up on the "dream" version, so I made what I could. I think they will be amazing both in rarity and look. My prototype, sitting on the shelf in the sun, is (IMO) a beautiful object. Less a deck of cards and more an intricate small-scale sculpture. And my prototype does not even feature the gold foil, metallic inks and embossing. In a perfect world, there would be 5,000 of those for everyone to enjoy, but I'd have to mortgage my house to create that and it would still cost too much for most people. So, special versions are the result.
I hope that gives a little perspective. With unlimited funds, Aurum would be a different thing. But instead of simply giving up, I thought it best to bring at least a few into existence so a few more people could see the ultimate vision.
I would have preferred a pre-order where you make the decks to suite the audience that wants them. If this is truthfully a deck box design you wished everyone could have you should have done it that way, the people who wanted it would wait for it to get made to order. You have the people pay up front so that way you don't have to mortgage the house and everyone who wants one of those unbelievable decks will get one. The value will still be good on the deck, but people who want them will actually get them, instead of the re-sellers with fast connections.
I would love one of the laser cut decks and am quite willing to pay the asking price, but I already know even at that asking price I have absolutely no chance in getting one. Yet at the same time I can name at least 3 Ebay sellers who will have them available hours after you sell out at 2 to 3 times that price.
I would have preferred a pre-order where you make the decks to suite the audience that wants them. If this is truthfully a deck box design you wished everyone could have you should have done it that way, the people who wanted it would wait for it to get made to order. You have the people pay up front so that way you don't have to mortgage the house and everyone who wants one of those unbelievable decks will get one. The value will still be good on the deck, but people who want them will actually get them, instead of the re-sellers with fast connections.
I would love one of the laser cut decks and am quite willing to pay the asking price, but I already know even at that asking price I have absolutely no chance in getting one. Yet at the same time I can name at least 3 Ebay sellers who will have them available hours after you sell out at 2 to 3 times that price.
I noticed that Paul has been very meticulous about the release of Aurum. This is a hell of a nice deck, man. Congrats!
The one thing I didn't get and think can probably become an issue in the future is: why put the mid-level deck into the Lucite Display Cases?.
Top-shelf deck: a display in its own way, delicate, probably not something you want to squish into a plastic case.
(...)
He chose the deck that wasn't a display of its own, and was the next step down in box quality/price.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/encarded/aurum-custom-playing-cards-from-encarded (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/encarded/aurum-custom-playing-cards-from-encarded)Thanks for posting that billysac. Almost missed out. 14 left after I grabbed one!
Very sneaky!
I grabbed one about an hour ago. I really like this idea, Paul!
Thank you Mrs. Carpenter!!I grabbed one about an hour ago. I really like this idea, Paul!
Thank my marketing-whiz wife for that one. ;)
Again, good luck, but all the hype to me is just over the top and I have other things to spend my hard earned $ on these days...
Haven't been around in a while, congratulations on selling out on your decks, but $175? Really? It appears that a greater gap between myself and collecting new designs has grown, because I really just don't get excited about any new releases anymore. Even one that appears to have a great following as this deck... Again, good luck, but all the hype to me is just over the top and I have other things to spend my hard earned $ on these days...
wow the site is having heavy traffic cant order my decks it says process failed or something lik tat help?Really?? I logged on 7 minutes after the release time and felt like I was the only one on the site ordering.
2 bricks done ;) It was a bit slow when checking out but no problems when I paid via paypal
EDIT: can't register as well, when all required fields are filled, the site still wants me to fill everything and does not bring me to 'step 3' even if i manually did that, another problem arises, I selected Singapore as my country but it requires me to select a US state, must be a bug of sorts, i recall not having this when i registered. ahh, will purchase again tmr morning..
EDIT: can't register as well, when all required fields are filled, the site still wants me to fill everything and does not bring me to 'step 3' even if i manually did that, another problem arises, I selected Singapore as my country but it requires me to select a US state, must be a bug of sorts, i recall not having this when i registered. ahh, will purchase again tmr morning..
Same issue, I'm gunna try and check out as a guest.
So, when can we expect a Tendril V2? I ordered 6 decks but because it's my favorite deck I only have 2 still wrapped in cellophane as I've been using them so much.
So, when can we expect a Tendril V2? I ordered 6 decks but because it's my favorite deck I only have 2 still wrapped in cellophane as I've been using them so much.
Just ordered a couple decks, can't wait to get them. Since it's a preorder I'm guessing that they won't ship out for a while. Do you know when these are supposed to ship out, Paul?
also can someone please explain to me how it only cost $4.50 for shipping these while it cost me almost 12 bucks to ship from E? ridiculous
3 aurum decks plus shipping was $40 and some change for me. 3 sultan treasuries plus shipping was $44 and change.
Just ordered a bunch of Aurum stuff. Can't wait to get them. The decks look beautiful!
Hey Paul, I'm the one who ordered for delivery to New Zealand. Please pack them well ;)
Very nice!
I didn't realize the Purple Tuck Box even had the Diecut on the back. Bonus!!
I can see why they limited the production for the Laser Cut version to 75.
That is a very detailed Dieline that probably couldn't have been done the traditional way.
thanks, Randy
Neither did I! :P
Very nice!
I didn't realize the Purple Tuck Box even had the Diecut on the back. Bonus!!
Very nice!
I didn't realize the Purple Tuck Box even had the Diecut on the back. Bonus!!
I can see why they limited the production for the Laser Cut version to 75.
That is a very detailed Dieline that probably couldn't have been done the traditional way.
thanks, Randy
Thanks Randy. On the laser ones, I actually had a much more complex design and that one couldn't be done even with the laser. It took about 4 revisions before we arrived at something that could be laser cut and not be so fragile it would tear immediately. Lots of experimenting for that one little feature...
I got one Aurum deck today and it's looking very nice. The borders came out very thin, just as I'd wanted. USPCC also sent me a gift of 1 gilded Aurum deck, which I was not expecting! It's quite the little jewel.Man, that gilded deck looks nice! That was pretty nice of USPCC to do that for you. Im sure you were really surprised and exicted.
Won't be long now.
Hey Paul,
Just ordered the laser cut one, hope it arrive ok down here in Brazil!
thanks for designing such a beautiful deck!
Regards,
Alex
3 aurum decks plus shipping was $40 and some change for me. 3 sultan treasuries plus shipping was $44 and change.
you can leave a bad rating on ebay for a seller that charges extra in shipping to raise profits. Unfortunately I can't do that for Ellusionist
oh well
3 aurum decks plus shipping was $40 and some change for me. 3 sultan treasuries plus shipping was $44 and change.
you can leave a bad rating on ebay for a seller that charges extra in shipping to raise profits. Unfortunately I can't do that for Ellusionist
oh well
If you are referring to the ridiculously high prices before Sultan Treasuries were released to the public, then you can ask to get refunded the difference. If that's not what you're talking about, I apologise for my babbling
Hey Paul
I have sent you an email on the 04 November regarding my order #100000119 because I have some requests but I still have not received a response from you. My apologies if I have to contact you through here but it seems that this is the only way to get your attention. I am also having a hard time getting a reply from you in kickstarter before because it takes a few days before you reply.
I would appreciate if I can have a reply from you within a reasonable timeframe
Thanks
is there any way to get a shipping # from my order info?
is there any way to get a shipping # from my order info?
Your order might not have shipped yet, I haven't gotten everything out. When your order ships, you'll get an email and that wil have the tracking info in it.
If you can tell me your order number, I can let you know the status but everything should be shipped in the next 2 days.
Got mine today! Was breaking into the deck and I have to say, they look ridiculously amazing! The delicate designs really do look different when you look at them from different angles, appearing at times and disappearing at others. Oh, and giant fans look awesome thanks to the thin borders and the designs at the corner. Well done Paul!
P.S.: Paul, I'm already looking forward to your next deck! Any teasers or sneak previews like what you did for the Tendril backers on Aurum deck? ;D
The guys just finished the first Trailer for Aurum. They did a really nice job! I think it's worth a couple minutes of your time. :)Very well done. I enjoyed it. Do you know where they did the filming at by chance?
http://youtu.be/symK4pWBEBc (http://youtu.be/symK4pWBEBc)
The guys just finished the first Trailer for Aurum. They did a really nice job! I think it's worth a couple minutes of your time. :)Very well done. I enjoyed it. Do you know where they did the filming at by chance?
http://youtu.be/symK4pWBEBc (http://youtu.be/symK4pWBEBc)
Oh nice. Yeah, I was just curious. Thanks.The guys just finished the first Trailer for Aurum. They did a really nice job! I think it's worth a couple minutes of your time. :)Very well done. I enjoyed it. Do you know where they did the filming at by chance?
http://youtu.be/symK4pWBEBc (http://youtu.be/symK4pWBEBc)
I don't know the precise location, but Dominic lives in Bremen, Germany so I assume it's around town there.
Words cannot express how I feel right now. :(
Glad I have an extra but hard lesson learn, make sure your pants are empty before throwing them in the washer. Otherwise a part of you will die inside :mindf-ck:
I'd rather lose my red artifice than my Aurum deck in all honesty
Words cannot express how I feel right now. :(
Glad I have an extra but hard lesson learn, make sure your pants are empty before throwing them in the washer. Otherwise a part of you will die inside :mindf-ck:
I'd rather lose my red artifice than my Aurum deck in all honesty
Oh no!! That is a sad sight indeed. Tell ya what, I'll get one in the mail tomorrow for you. Everyone needs more than one Aurum. :)
Words cannot express how I feel right now. :(YIKES!!! That sucks sooo bad man. You can literally see paper fragments scattered all over your clothes. That's so nice of Paul to send you a new one. No good deed goes unnoticed. 2 thumbs up for Paul.
Glad I have an extra but hard lesson learn, make sure your pants are empty before throwing them in the washer. Otherwise a part of you will die inside :mindf-ck:
I'd rather lose my red artifice than my Aurum deck in all honesty
Thank you, Paul! Received mine today!
They are beautifully made!
The Laser cut version is incredible! Love the cut!
Thank you, Paul! Received mine today!
They are beautifully made!
The Laser cut version is incredible! Love the cut!
Glad you like them! Thank you for the support, it's appreciated.
Words cannot express how I feel right now. :(
Glad I have an extra but hard lesson learn, make sure your pants are empty before throwing them in the washer. Otherwise a part of you will die inside :mindf-ck:
I'd rather lose my red artifice than my Aurum deck in all honesty
Oh no!! That is a sad sight indeed. Tell ya what, I'll get one in the mail tomorrow for you. Everyone needs more than one Aurum. :)
Thank you Encarded! You have no idea how mad I was when I popped open my washer only to see all my clothes with paper pulp all over and to top it off it was my Aurum that was pulped :'(
Oh god, anything but a Savanna video. []_[]
hooooly shit... and that's why ive stopped watching reviews.
how many times can someone repeat themselves. Joker and thief makes the best reviews; SHORT and to the point.
why what did savanna do ?
why what did savanna do ?
It'll be up either November 26th or 27th, my next days off.Are you planning on traveling back in time or do we have to wait for 330 some days next year for your video? lol
Probably meant Dec.It'll be up either November 26th or 27th, my next days off.Are you planning on traveling back in time or do we have to wait for 330 some days next year for your video? lol
I know. Just teasing him. ;)Probably meant Dec.It'll be up either November 26th or 27th, my next days off.Are you planning on traveling back in time or do we have to wait for 330 some days next year for your video? lol
Back on topic: Paul, I haven't been reading every post like crazy lately. So is there any news on your next project/plans for 2013?