R@n$0m Playing Cards - NEW DECK

[Don Boyer]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1590047851/rn0m-playing-cards?ref=search

Yes, that name is as annoying to type as it is to read...

I covered it in my weekly report on new KS deck projects, found HERE.

Guys, one word.  UGLY.  And it doesn't begin to cover it.

[phantom1412]

They don't even state anything about international backers.
It's not that I will back it, but it's too careless.

[Don Boyer]

They don't even state anything about international backers.
It's not that I will back it, but it's too careless.

One of the things I mentioned in the report was the amateurish nature of the posting, like it's from someone who's never done a professional project before.  The way she talked about how her font was on her computer but is gone now - it sounds like she's not even versed in any kind of computer-aided design work, because she comes across as not knowing how to move a font from an old computer to a new one!

We've had a quasi-Ransom deck already - it was called Bicycle Karnival Dead Eyes...  She's a day late and a dollar short.

[sinsandman]

Great another person who has done zero research and planning is trying to make a dollar...I digress here.

[Don Boyer]

Great another person who has done zero research and planning is trying to make a dollar...I digress here.

I don't see this as a money grab.  I see this as someone with more exuberance than know-how or talent.  She probably thinks this is an awesome project and that it would be so kewl.  Can't you tell from the emo avatar photo she's using at KS? 

[NathanCanadas]

I actually like the creativeness of this deck. I won't back it because it can't comppare with the decks of our times, but I think it doesn't deserve to be  called ugly. It is just very original.

[Evan]

I hate that there are some amazing decks on Kickstarter and then so many terrible ones! This is one of those terrible ones and clearly this guy doesnt know what he's doing.

[Aaron]

I dont like the look, But I think had the concept for the faces been executed better it could have been a decent design.

[Don Boyer]

I actually like the creativeness of this deck. I won't back it because it can't comppare with the decks of our times, but I think it doesn't deserve to be  called ugly. It is just very original.

Making a deck of playing cards that look like ransom notes out of a '60s cop show (or '70s sitcom) is the antithesis of original.  And it's ugly.  But beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I hate that there are some amazing decks on Kickstarter and then so many terrible ones! This is one of those terrible ones and clearly this guy doesnt know what he's doing.

I agree except for one thing.  The guy isn't a guy.  She's a girl. 

I dont like the look, But I think had the concept for the faces been executed better it could have been a decent design.

She has a lot of enthusiasm for the idea, combined with a lack of talent and practically zero knowledge of playing card design.