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Title: FREEBIES from Sultana deck! Deco Cards loves you! [KS]
Post by: Collector on February 20, 2013, 01:29:15 PM
Sultanate Playing Cards (former Mamluk Reborn Playing Cards) by Deco Playing Cards (http://www.facebook.com/decoplayingcards) will be on Kickstarter 23rd of February 2013.

The designer of these playing cards: Dave Boyd (http://www.facebook.com/DMBillustration). Playing cards will be printed by USPCC.

http://playingcardcollector.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/kickstarter-sultanate-playing-cards-by-deco-playing-cards/
Title: Re: Sultanate Playing Cards by Deco Playing Cards (KS: 23rd of February 2013)
Post by: Don Boyer on February 20, 2013, 01:35:20 PM
Some of the deck art, below.  Collector has a brilliant playing card blog - if you aren't reading it yet, you should be.
Title: Re: Sultanate Playing Cards by Deco Playing Cards (KS: 23rd of February 2013)
Post by: Don Boyer on March 05, 2013, 01:29:13 AM
Collector - any news on the delay?  The deck's KS project is over a week overdue and no word.
Title: Re: Sultanate Playing Cards by Deco Playing Cards (KS: 23rd of February 2013)
Post by: Collector on March 05, 2013, 08:26:33 AM
Quote from: Don Boyer on March 05, 2013, 01:29:13 AM
Collector - any news on the delay?  The deck's KS project is over a week overdue and no word.

“Cardlovers, due to Kickstarter verification processes taking a few business days, the launch of the Sultana deck will be further delayed. Updates as they come.“ ~ Deco Playing Cards

 :(

Quote from: Don Boyer on March 05, 2013, 01:29:13 AM
...and no word.

http://playingcardcollector.wordpress.com/2013/03/02/kickstarter-sultana-playing-cards-by-deco-playing-cards-post-is-updated-2/

 ;)

(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/557935_333638410081114_19209252_n.png)
(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/26356_333637953414493_1247473786_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Sultanate Playing Cards by Deco Playing Cards (KS: 23rd of February 2013)
Post by: Don Boyer on March 05, 2013, 11:32:10 PM
Awesome - I'll update the NDR!
Title: Re: Sultanate Playing Cards by Deco Playing Cards (KS: 23rd of February 2013)
Post by: Michael on March 06, 2013, 01:38:13 AM
Wow this deck looks awesome. I love the super detailed and 3D courts. I think I'm going to have to back this deck! I like the fact all other cards haves background image to them. I feel it adds a nice amount of character to the design.
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: Collector on March 09, 2013, 11:50:15 AM
New information:
http://playingcardcollector.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/kickstarter-sultana-playing-cards-by-deco-playing-cards-is-updated/


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/69212_318499528272076_1957711611_n.png)
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: Don Boyer on March 09, 2013, 12:14:55 PM
Quote from: Collector on March 09, 2013, 11:50:15 AM
New information:
http://playingcardcollector.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/kickstarter-sultana-playing-cards-by-deco-playing-cards-is-updated/


That's nice and all, but still no word about when the project opens...  :(
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: Collector on March 09, 2013, 01:12:06 PM
Quote from: Don Boyer on March 09, 2013, 12:14:55 PM
Quote from: Collector on March 09, 2013, 11:50:15 AM
New information:
http://playingcardcollector.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/kickstarter-sultana-playing-cards-by-deco-playing-cards-is-updated/


That's nice and all, but still no word about when the project opens...  :(

"After working all day to submit the project by my promised date, I learn that there is an approval period after submission before the project can be launched. Whoops. Will announce immediately when launched." ~ Deco Playing Cards
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: Don Boyer on March 09, 2013, 09:04:06 PM
Quote from: Collector on March 09, 2013, 01:12:06 PM
Quote from: Don Boyer on March 09, 2013, 12:14:55 PM
Quote from: Collector on March 09, 2013, 11:50:15 AM
New information:
http://playingcardcollector.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/kickstarter-sultana-playing-cards-by-deco-playing-cards-is-updated/


That's nice and all, but still no word about when the project opens...  :(

"After working all day to submit the project by my promised date, I learn that there is an approval period after submission before the project can be launched. Whoops. Will announce immediately when launched." ~ Deco Playing Cards

Now THAT'S an update!  Thanks, bro.
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: DecoPlayingCards on March 13, 2013, 01:30:27 PM
Hey, this is Ned Redmond of Deco Playing Cards!  Sorry I left you guys high and dry for a bit-- I had no idea I was being followed so closely!  :o  You could have messaged me on my Facebook for more information!

Well, the wait is over!  The Kickstarter has launched!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/661632156/sultana-playing-cards-inspired-by-ancient-deck-usp (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/661632156/sultana-playing-cards-inspired-by-ancient-deck-usp)

I hope you like what we have to offer!  I will answer any questions you have right here or in the Kickstarter itself.  Thanks for your interest!

-Deco Playing Cards

P.S. I like your emoticons.  :bosswalk:
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: Don Boyer on March 13, 2013, 02:14:20 PM
Quote from: DecoPlayingCards on March 13, 2013, 01:30:27 PM
Hey, this is Ned Redmond of Deco Playing Cards!  Sorry I left you guys high and dry for a bit-- I had no idea I was being followed so closely!  :o  You could have messaged me on my Facebook for more information!

Well, the wait is over!  The Kickstarter has launched!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/661632156/sultana-playing-cards-inspired-by-ancient-deck-usp (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/661632156/sultana-playing-cards-inspired-by-ancient-deck-usp)

I hope you like what we have to offer!  I will answer any questions you have right here or in the Kickstarter itself.  Thanks for your interest!

-Deco Playing Cards

P.S. I like your emoticons.  :bosswalk:

Welcome, Ned.  Consider yourself invited to look around, check out the other topics, drop some comments - the gang would enjoy hearing from you.  I'd recommend starting with a new "Introduce Yourself" topic.  Oh, and of course, drop some info about your project every now and then, especially if you've got big news, discounts, what have you...  :))

Enjoy the wacky emoticons!
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: GBAllison on March 23, 2013, 05:37:06 AM
I just realized that while we we discussing the timing of the KS launch, we never really posted the larger close-up images of the courts or backgrounds.  Personally, I think they're gorgeous, especially the backgrounds ... a definite nod to the Mucha art deco style.  And the suicide king?  Mimicing Socrates. :-)  Project creator says he going to modify the currently-posted back.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/441/530/876cd3cc5a09efee9a2531ff17f1efea_large.jpg?1363143450)(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/441/541/1c497f7c0688a74ca0a79cbf2d50637f_large.jpg?1363143533)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/441/518/25a7cf13dcf5ba93f4b52e0ed47f92df_large.jpg?1363143294)(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/441/509/6a4bbb002da439ff5882c3c88d67cadd_large.jpg?1363143217)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/projects/461797/photo-main.jpg?1362776612)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/441/571/b3842a49f319daa3d097da70bc5a7f9c_large.jpg?1363144297)
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: DecoPlayingCards on March 27, 2013, 05:04:46 PM
In addition to the redesigned backs, we will be announcing our Jokers soon!  A brave and beautiful card collector (serving his country in Afghanistan!!) pledged at the co-designer level just yesterday.  He is in talks with the artist now!   ;D
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: DecoPlayingCards on April 02, 2013, 05:51:12 PM
Thought I'd save y'all the trouble and throw up our mockup card with the redesigned back!  Feast your eyeholes on THIS (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/661632156/sultana-playing-cards-inspired-by-ancient-deck-usp/posts/443911#comments>)!

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/projects/461797/posts/443911/image-234545-full.jpg?1364937014)
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: Don Boyer on April 02, 2013, 08:34:42 PM
That's some beautiful, beautiful stuff you got there...
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: GBAllison on April 03, 2013, 12:47:39 AM
Especially now that we see the redesigned back ... this is a stunning deck of cards, with proper indices, two-way back, USPCC, custom courts, unique pip layouts and ... just a gorgeous look.  I am amazed that this isn't fully funded yet.

On the other hand ... the new back has only been out for a few hours. :-)
Title: Re: Sultana Playing Cards by Deco (KS) (formerly Mamluk Reborn, Sultanate)
Post by: DecoPlayingCards on April 03, 2013, 02:11:08 PM
Quote from: GBAllison on April 03, 2013, 12:47:39 AM
Especially now that we see the redesigned back ... this is a stunning deck of cards, with proper indices, two-way back, USPCC, custom courts, unique pip layouts and ... just a gorgeous look.  I am amazed that this isn't fully funded yet.

I knowww!  It's driving me to crazytown.  :-[

If any of you have any venue through which to spread the word, please do so!  Let's get these cards made!  :D
Title: FREEBIES from Sultana deck! Deco Cards loves you! [KS]
Post by: DecoPlayingCards on April 08, 2013, 09:42:17 AM
 
:D
Grab your free stuff HERE, NOW! (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/661632156/sultana-playing-cards-inspired-by-ancient-deck-usp/posts/448531#comments)

Also check out our updates!  Our backer-designed Jokers are on the way!

Thank you all for your continued support!  Only a FORTNIGHT left to meet our goal, so spread the word!

-Deco Playing Cards
Title: Re: FREEBIES from Sultana deck! Deco Cards loves you! [KS]
Post by: Curt on April 08, 2013, 12:29:08 PM
Very creative deck, it's nice to see something come along that is a bit different compared to the more standard styles of custom decks. Good luck on reaching the goal!
Title: Re: FREEBIES from Sultana deck! Deco Cards loves you! [KS]
Post by: GBAllison on April 09, 2013, 01:32:47 AM
Frankly, I am STUNNED that this deck is not progressing towards full funding. 

Graphically, this deck is a level up from so much that *does* get funded.  OK, so it doesn't have skeletons or steampunk or zombies or other things that follow the fad of the day.  They're just strikingly beautiful.  They also have almost every single thing that the cardist market seems to be asking for.

What is making people look at this and say "not for me"?

Is it the Arabic theme?  Is the guy not reaching out to the right people to get the word out?  I loved SiShou too, but at least in that case I could see (and we talked about it in this forum) some of the obstacles that deck had to overcome.  It was still a crime that it wasn't funded--but this deck doesn't have those obstacles and yet it seems to have leveled out.  We're in crime territory again <SIGH>

Seriously, what do you think is holding this back.  I just don't get it.

Title: Re: FREEBIES from Sultana deck! Deco Cards loves you! [KS]
Post by: Don Boyer on April 09, 2013, 02:02:01 AM
Quote from: GBAllison on April 09, 2013, 01:32:47 AM
Frankly, I am STUNNED that this deck is not progressing towards full funding. 

Graphically, this deck is a level up from so much that *does* get funded.  OK, so it doesn't have skeletons or steampunk or zombies or other things that follow the fad of the day.  They're just strikingly beautiful.  They also have almost every single thing that the cardist market seems to be asking for.

What is making people look at this and say "not for me"?

Is it the Arabic theme?  Is the guy not reaching out to the right people to get the word out?  I loved SiShou too, but at least in that case I could see (and we talked about it in this forum) some of the obstacles that deck had to overcome.  It was still a crime that it wasn't funded--but this deck doesn't have those obstacles and yet it seems to have leveled out.  We're in crime territory again <SIGH>

Seriously, what do you think is holding this back.  I just don't get it.

Absolutely nothing is holding it back.  I've been charting its progress.  It's been slow but reasonably steady and solid, so that now, with 12 days remaining, he's nearly 75% of the way there with less than $2,100 left to raise before hitting the goal.  Ned stands a much better chance of succeeding than the SiShou deck ever did.

I will say, however, that if he doesn't find a way to pick up the pace, he will fall short at his present rate of funding increase (approximately $400 a week), even allowing for a "bump" of 50%-100% in the last two days.  So, Ned - pick up the pace!  :))
Title: Re: FREEBIES from Sultana deck! Deco Cards loves you! [KS]
Post by: DecoPlayingCards on April 11, 2013, 09:48:24 AM
Quote from: Don Boyer on April 09, 2013, 02:02:01 AM
, Ned - pick up the pace!  :))

I'm tryin'!!  Bought some ads on Facebook (so far so useless!) and Google ads... Researching like a mutha' to find where I should market!
Title: Re: FREEBIES from Sultana deck! Deco Cards loves you! [KS]
Post by: GBAllison on April 14, 2013, 12:04:44 AM
He added buttons to the project. 
A set of four, each is 3/4 inch, and they follow the motif of the four circular background designs.

If you get buttons but nothing else it costs $6.
If you add buttons to an existing pledge, it costs either $4 or $5.
(I'm guessing this will be cleared up soon, but for right now, Project Update #11 says $4. But the front page says $5.)

Also, jokers are out in Project Update #10.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/513/245/d853b02059b2bdd7dfe6062514e07bc2_large.png?1365892886)

OK, I'll admit that I really like the pip layout in this deck ...

(http://decoplayingcards.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/test_diamonds.jpg)
Title: Re: FREEBIES from Sultana deck! Deco Cards loves you! [KS]
Post by: DecoPlayingCards on April 17, 2013, 02:52:05 PM
Here is a more recent image of our card layout:
(http://www.daveboydart.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/resized_sultana_spade.jpg) (http://www.daveboydart.com/projects/sultana-spades/)
Click through for our artist's website!

I'd like all you cardists to know that we have THINNED THE BORDERS! (http://kck.st/11dNBsC)

Also, GBAllison attempted to link to a backers-only update, which doesn't seem to work.  You can see the jokers at the bottom of this public update! (http://kck.st/11dNBsC)