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Playing Card Chat ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦ => Playing Card Plethora => Topic started by: CBJ on November 09, 2011, 09:10:03 AM
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TAKE ME TO KICKSTARTER!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1293645903/bicycle-galvanic-playing-cards?ref=search (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1293645903/bicycle-galvanic-playing-cards?ref=searchvia)
52cartes:
(http://52cartes.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/promotionalimage.jpg?w=614&h=345)
(http://52cartes.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/galvanicace.jpg?w=571&h=800)
(http://52cartes.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/galvanicbackdesign.jpg?w=571&h=800)
(http://52cartes.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/galvanicjoker.jpg?w=571&h=800)
This deck is going to be on Kickstarter soon.
- one of the Jokers will be a reveal
- a doublebacker
I'll try to get more info on these
CBJ
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seriously! another deck! DANG IT. from what i see here i may like the theme of the deck.
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Instead of buying all decks, I may just have to disconnect myself from all news about decks.
I can't resist not buying them...
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This looks like a TRON deck. Either way depending on the backs, I may pick up a few.
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Hmmm.... interesting! I just want to see what the deck looks like :-X
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Ah! Find some info! This is from the creator, Sean Whelan
"Hey,
I've been working on my new playing card deck design. I am a 3D Artist and I used both Maya and Photoshop to create these images. Feedback would be great since it is a work in progress. Would love to see these hit the market one day. Anyone can contact me about these cards at sean.whelan.designs@gmail.com
I have been in contact with the uspcc to get this deck rolling. Designs are finalized and copyrighted. I will be starting a Kickstarter page for the deck shortly (within a couple of days).
About the deck:
-First deck to be created the a 3D program (Maya) along with photoshop
-custom ace
-custom joker(with reveal)
-custom back designs
-In-depth story to go with the designs. The back design was created for a reason... (back designs and Jokers go hand in hand )
-Deck focuses on the jokers rather then the ace
-one of the first decks to put the joker design on the front of the tuck case
I also just uploaded a brand new promotional image to get this deck hyped up!
More information will be released with the launch of the Kickstarter page...
Until then, enjoy the teaser image "
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Using Maya for playing cards? Exotic - my attention has been obtained.
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Using Maya for playing cards? Exotic - my attention has been obtained.
Mine too! Im very curious to see how these look
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Mine too! Im very curious to see how these look
If this promo picture says anything, this will be an amazing deck of cards.
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If this promo picture says anything, this will be an amazing deck of cards.
I agree. This promo pic just makes ideas flow through my head of what this could look like
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I agree. This promo pic just makes ideas flow through my head of what this could look like
This deck just screams TRON to me...which is awesome.
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If this is a Tron-esque deck I will be so happy, love the Tron-verse :D
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Yes, I do agree with the Tron part. this deck looks so cool, depending how much I will probably pick one up.
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This deck has the potential to look amazing, I just hope it doesn't have a whole bunch of firgues like that on the deck.
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OMG another new deck...Looks interesting though.
Billy.
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Since there is only that one picture I really can't say what I think because the deck may look very different than the teaser picture. With all the new decks coming out its going to be difficult to earn customers business I think. You've got the seasons decks, the vortex deck, the possible white lions (red edition), mana deck, and not to mention it seems that there are new decks being announced everyday. This deck will really need to be a homerun for me to pick up.
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I'd like to see "custom court cards" in abovementioned description.
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I found new pics of the deck! Uploaded them here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.314158168599127.96267.295728693775408&type=3
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Another sci-fi deck already? Cool. =]
The Ace of Spades is gorgeous. Unfortunately, nothing is sci-fi/techno/robotic about standard pips and fonts. However, that's not a big deal at all. My issue is that back design. Perhaps it is just a prototype but it has a slew of issues in terms of practicality, and looks eerily similar to something else. ;D
Honestly though, that back design is god awful. I love the render work - it's fantastic, but you need to be able to translate that onto a deck of cards.
I do suspect this is just a draft design and far from the final version though.
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Another sci-fi deck already? Cool. =]
The Ace of Spades is gorgeous. Unfortunately, nothing is sci-fi/techno/robotic about standard pips and fonts. However, that's not a big deal at all. My issue is that back design. Perhaps it is just a prototype but it has a slew of issues in terms of practicality, and looks eerily similar to something else. ;D
Honestly though, that back design is god awful. I love the render work - it's fantastic, but you need to be able to translate that onto a deck of cards.
I do suspect this is just a draft design and far from the final version though.
I actually kinda like the back design. It looks like some kind of Vortex ;D
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The first thing I thought of when I saw the back was the Bicycle Lantern Back
(http://www.cypressfilms.com/bicycle/33/red.jpg)
(http://52cartes.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/galvanicbackdesign.jpg?w=571&h=800)
Does anyone else see it??
CBJ
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Haha, first thing I thought of.
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Uhh ohh... Ace of Spades, Joker and Back-Art... that's all we have seen?
I am worried it has standard number and faces.
I REALLY hope this will be fully custom!
The guy has serious talent, but i am no longer buying decks that have no customizations other than Ace,Joker,Back.
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Uhh ohh... Ace of Spades, Joker and Back-Art... that's all we have seen?
I am worried it has standard number and faces.
I REALLY hope this will be fully custom!
The guy has serious talent, but i am no longer buying decks that have no customizations other than Ace,Joker,Back.
Hey Russell
Can you address the delay that people are facing receiving your Brimstone deck.
People are really starting to get frustrated that they purchased in advance, and then aa the major re-sellers got their deliveries first. So now, people can just buy off them, and get their decks before the pre-purchasers
CBJ
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Sorry to go off topic everyone.
I really thought I had everything needed and ready to go for shipments of the Brimstone deck. I completely miscalculated how much of an ordeal the whole thing is! I had to ship out the kickstarter backers decks out first, now i have started shipping out the web orders. I am catching up to 'real time' and I have been shipping out daily.
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Also keep in mind that shipping and customs can take WEEKS for international orders (even Canada!)
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I am having a fulfillment company ship out the Americana decks. They should ALL be shipped in 10-14 days after the arrival from USPCC.
I have definitely learned a thing or two on shipping, pay someone else to do it! :)
If anyone has a question on their order, send me an email (my username (at) gmail) or send me a PM on here and we can get your order figured out.
OK... back to the sexy looking Galvanic deck!
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@Russell: The designer already announced that it is standard court cards.
@CBJ: It reminds me of another design as well. :P
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@Russell: The designer already announced that it is standard court cards.
@CBJ: It reminds me of another design as well. :P
Either way, I doubt he copied off of you. He put way to much work into this to just copy off of you.
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Either way, I doubt he copied off of you. He put way to much work into this to just copy off of you.
Of course not, but the similarity is there I think. I'd pick up the deck regardless if it was more customized (I share Russell's point of view in that regard) and if I knew for sure the back design would be fixed.
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Standard court cards? Too bad, I liked the idea of this deck, but I find it harder and harder to spend my limited money on cards that aren't customized :(
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Hey Guys,
I'd glad to see all the feedback about this deck. I'm Sean and the designer behind the Galvanic cards. I appreciate everyone's feedback. Right now I'm typing up my Kickstarter page which should be ready to launch by tomorrow night. I waned to break away for a bit and explain things in regards to the designs and the deck themselves.
The Designs:
The complex back design for this playing card deck is the core or main battery source that gives the Galvanics life. What exactly are Galvanics you wonder? Human engineered robotic intelligence, create to serve one purpose: To learn the mistakes we're made after the death of our race. Our vision was that they could evolve into something we could have never imagined during our lifetime. But until now...we were uncertain of the powers they possessed...
This deck not only focuses on the 3d elements but its main purpose is the story thats brings these designs to life. You see, I created the joker character when I was in college back in 2009. Since the first day I created him I had this wild imagination and story to separate him from other "robots".
At the time I wanted to create a short film out of him based on that storyline but it turned out to be way too much work for just one guy. Any of you animation buffs out there will know this. It usually takes months for only a 30 second scene...crazy I know.
However, I didn't simply want to toss everything away. I turned to playing cards instead since I am an avid collector and playing card buff. If funding succeeds, this deck will be known as the "hero" deck and a villain deck to follow up will be in the works.
So no the designs were not copied from other decks just to get a buck. This deck breaks ground because of its fundamental story, something that gives the designs itself life.
And to clear up about the court cards. As of right now (right now meaning tonight..) the court cards will be standard. However custom court cards are in the works. It is not cheap to add these right away so I am waiting for a quote from uspcc. If everything feels right then by all means they will be added.
Any additional questions, feel free to respond to this since I will be checking back frequently. Or you can even toss me a PM.
Thanks you to everyone again,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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Hey Guys,
I'd glad to see all the feedback about this deck. I'm Sean and the designer behind the Galvanic cards. I appreciate everyone's feedback. Right now I'm typing up my Kickstarter page which should be ready to launch by tomorrow night. I waned to break away for a bit and explain things in regards to the designs and the deck themselves.
The Designs:
The complex back design for this playing card deck is the core or main battery source that gives the Galvanics life. What exactly are Galvanics you wonder? Human engineered robotic intelligence, create to serve one purpose: To learn the mistakes we're made after the death of our race. Our vision was that they could evolve into something we could have never imagined during our lifetime. But until now...we were uncertain of the powers they possessed...
This deck not only focuses on the 3d elements but its main purpose is the story thats brings these designs to life. You see, I created the joker character when I was in college back in 2009. Since the first day I created him I had this wild imagination and story to separate him from other "robots".
At the time I wanted to create a short film out of him based on that storyline but it turned out to be way too much work for just one guy. Any of you animation buffs out there will know this. It usually takes months for only a 30 second scene...crazy I know.
However, I didn't simply want to toss everything away. I turned to playing cards instead since I am an avid collector and playing card buff. If funding succeeds, this deck will be known as the "hero" deck and a villain deck to follow up will be in the works.
So no the designs were not copied from other decks just to get a buck. This deck breaks ground because of its fundamental story, something that gives the designs itself life.
And to clear up about the court cards. As of right now (right now meaning tonight..) the court cards will be standard. However custom court cards are in the works. It is not cheap to add these right away so I am waiting for a quote from uspcc. If everything feels right then by all means they will be added.
Any additional questions, feel free to respond to this since I will be checking back frequently. Or you can even toss me a PM.
Thanks you to everyone again,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
Welcome Sean! You are in a place where you are surrounded by people who love playing cards... You are in a good spot!
CBJ
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After explaining my vision for this deck, I hope the story alone is a key seller. It has been a dream of mine for years to have my own playing card deck and it took a very long time to get here. Most takes you see only have a theme to the designs...not a story behind them.
I will have different tiers upon launch so it will give you guys a clear example of what you get if the goal is met and if funding exceeds it. You will also see the tuck box as well as the joker reveal which its very unique to the design.
Since I got a lot of feedback on this forums, I will give you guys an early surprise:
If the goal is met, not only will the cards be produced but a theatrical trailer for the cards will be made. yes a trailer, this will include a quick synopsis of the story as well as visual effects and animation. The joker will be brought to life and will visually give you guys a better understanding of who the Galvanics are. The trailer will be entirety be done by me. This includs all 3d elements, animation, texturing, editing and music : P
Sean Whelan,
Graphic Designer
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Welcome, it's always nice to see the creators talking about their stuff!
I know making custom faces takes a while, but wow, it would be worth it on this deck! I would love to pledge for one if it did!
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Sean! Welcome to The Discourse. Take our advice and spend the extra couple months finishing the custom court cards. I guarantee that your deck of cards will jump from "Meh, maybe worth it." to a definite must have. On top of that, if you fix up that back design, I can see myself in for a few cards. I love 3D art and science fiction, and it's great to see another deck taking to one of the most under-utilized themes in playing cards.
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@Russell: The designer already announced that it is standard court cards.
@CBJ: It reminds me of another design as well. :P
Aw man! That ruins it! :-[
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Aw man! That ruins it! :-[
He said there is a good chance there will be custom court cards :D
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I just finished typing up the Kickstarter page and took everyones feedback into account. I have setup different tiers in which each one will add features to the deck (metallic ink, court cards, tuck embossing etc etc).
I myself wish to see custom court cards on these designs as well so its up to everyone to reach that goal. The standard tier (goal) will have regular issued court cards. However, if the second tier ($20,000) is reached then court cards will be added o the deck! I'll say that again for everyone...if that second tier is reach (which is very reasonable in this case) custom court cards will be added!
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I just finished typing up the Kickstarter page and took everyones feedback into account. I have setup different tiers in which each one will add features to the deck (metallic ink, court cards, tuck embossing etc etc).
I myself wish to see custom court cards on these designs as well so its up to everyone to reach that goal. The standard tier (goal) will have regular issued court cards. However, if the second tier ($20,000) is reached then court cards will be added o the deck! I'll say that again for everyone...if that second tier is reach (which is very reasonable in this case) custom court cards will be added!
I think it should start off with custom court cards and have the original goal high enough so we can get them.
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we'll see :P
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i'll probably pick up a deck of these. are these unlimited?
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i'll probably pick up a deck of these. are these unlimited?
No deck is "Unlimited", it simply is how many decks will be printed and once they sell out, if they want to print them again. In this case, given that it is a kickstarter based deck, there would most likely be a run of 5000 ( lowest amount USPCC allows for a run ).
Here is a quote by CBJ that explains limited/unlimited better
Limited..rare.. when these words are thrown out for almost every deck... it really starts to mean nothing.
Is it limited? Of course, most decks get a 5000 run... not a lot for a population of 7 billion. But most times there's an easy way to know. Big companies...Ellusionist, T11, D&D, etc normally have larger print runs. 15,000-20,000 decks. Smaller release from no-name people = smaller runs.
Will there be reprints? 99.999% won't announce reprints without seeing how the deck is going to sell.
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I'd like to see custom court cards too. Maybe something in this style
(http://www.custom52.com/C52Cards/309Iron%20Queen%20of%20Clubs%20Card.jpg)
... Take our advice and spend the extra couple months finishing the custom court cards...
And I think the back design needs some extrawork.
I want to see at least some concept of custom court cards before making my pledge. Actually (after all that card projects on Kickstarter) I think that any designer should complete his work before starting appropriate Kickstarter project.
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I've seen the story of Galvanic first hand and its going to be very intriguing to see it develop. I like the little extra style you added in the corners. Nice touch
thanks
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Yeah, the theme of this deck remind me of vortex, but vortex is more vival.
This is rather a machine.
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Yes this theme of the deck does revolve around machinery. However, as mentioned before this deck of playing cards breaks away from the traditional decks on the market today. It is the first deck to develop the designs using 3D elements and has a fundamental storyline as to why the designs were created. This deck was designed for collectors and artist in mind rather then the usual magician most decks strive for.
As a quick update as well...those custom court cards multiple people have wondered, the green light is here. Now I just have to review everything before I personally give the go ahead to add them to the deck. If I do this, the goal will be higher just so everyone knows, as well as the cost per deck. But if this is something everyone would like, I don't see why I wouldn't hit my goal.
(I personally wanted to save this for my second deck in the works. My initial idea was to get my name out there first and then add the custom court cards on the follow up : P)
If this is what everyone wants, then by all means...it will happen.
Post a response so I know!!! : P
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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why put your name out there behind a deck of custom backs when you could have your name behind a totally custom deck? i personally really like the design and theme of the deck and i am excited to see custom faces that are centered around this theme.
custom faces will also help tell the story behind the deck that you have.
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I don't really like the Court Cards that much, I think that they need more color to them.
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That court card uploaded is not my design nor the decks....
MY court cards will be the standard Bicycle designs. However, they will be edited and refined to match the theme of the deck.
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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Wah I want that deck!
when is the kickstart up?? haha
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Wah I want that deck!
when is the kickstart up?? haha
Soon he said
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I actually just got home and working on the final touches of my Kickstarter page. If everything goes well it will be launched tonight and the deadline is Dec 20th. Please forgive me if it does not launch until tomorrow though : ( This is my first time using Kickstarter : P
BTW if anyone is wondering, I am only 22 years old and a recent graduate from Dowling College. I say this because most people who view playing cards never know whos behind the designs, just the card brand itself. So at my age I hope these designs impress many of you. You will also see more detail about me and a very good reason why I created these decks other then the ones mentioned.
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
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I actually just got home and working on the final touches of my Kickstarter page. If everything goes well it will be launched tonight and the deadline is Dec 20th. Please forgive me if it does not launch until tomorrow though : ( This is my first time using Kickstarter : P
BTW if anyone is wondering, I am only 22 years old and a recent graduate from Dowling College. I say this because most people who view playing cards never know whos behind the designs, just the card brand itself. So at my age I hope these designs impress many of you. You will also see more detail about me and a very good reason why I created these decks other then the ones mentioned.
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
Id be happier if you had standard court cards but the colors were changed :)
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Id be happier if you had standard court cards but the colors were changed :)
Like shades of teal and electric blue would make this deck look amazing.
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I was thinking like turquoises and grays?
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I was thinking like turquoises and grays?
That would look pretty sweet. My color combination I stated before seems a little too bright.
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The last reward is unlike any other out there! : P
Those with a startup company will truly enjoy this chance.
Update:
Just finished typing up the rewards. next up is the account setup and then launch!
Stay tuned!
-Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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looks cool, will need to look in to it :)
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The last reward is unlike any other out there! : P
Those with a startup company will truly enjoy this chance.
Update:
Just finished typing up the rewards. next up is the account setup and then launch!
Stay tuned!
-Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
Really looking forward to it! But I really think you should do custom court cards, many more people will buy it I think.
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I'm still hunting for that Kickstart! Put it up already! :-[
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mmmmmmMmmmmm
What do we have here??
http://imageshack.us/f/836/97534878.jpg/
: P
O and whats that? The Kickstarter will launch very very soon?? Check back and see!
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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Any thoughts on the updated back design? I read a lot of feedback in regards to them so I hope this blows you guys away : P
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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Any thoughts on the updated back design? I read a lot of feedback in regards to them so I hope this blows you guys away : P
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
I am digging the updated back design!! Its truly awesome
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ITS OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!
The Galvanic Playing cards are now on Kickstarter:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1293645903/bicycle-galvanic-playing-cards
Please click above to get the full scoop on the goal, rewards, the complete back story, tiers and much much more!!
Thank you everyone!
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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I am a backer!
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Thank you! : P I hope you read the complete back story for these cards. This is the most important reason why these were created in the first place.
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I backed it, good luck!
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I am REALLY hoping to see custom court cards on this one. The deck has so much potential, but without custom court cards I feel it will get lost in the 'shuffle.'
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Thank you! : P I hope you read the complete back story for these cards. This is the most important reason why these were created in the first place.
That i did, and i enjoyed it thoroughly! Lets get this project moving!
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hmm i really wish there was an option for 3 decks and an uncut sheet. i like to keep two sealed and one to use. However, i did pledge for the 2 decks and one uncut! (this is my first uncut, so im pretty excited!)
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hmm i really wish there was an option for 3 decks and an uncut sheet. i like to keep two sealed and one to use. However, i did pledge for the 2 decks and one uncut! (this is my first uncut, so im pretty excited!)
No way! its my first uncut also haha! and man this is already over $500
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US domestic project. ($16 per unfinished deck from unknown designer, OMG).
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i want to back the project, but my mum wont let me, 1) she says i have enough cards already (yeah right!) and 2) i pledged approx 105 dollars for vortex so she wont let me do anymore for a while, so when someone gets them, can they buy two or three more for me and ill pay for them and the postage
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Yes! I just pledged for 1 deck and 1 Uncut Sheet! ;D
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Yes! I just pledged for 1 deck and 1 Uncut Sheet! ;D
Yeah, that's very cheap for the uncut and deck.
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Yeah, that's very cheap for the uncut and deck.
Yea thats why I grabbed the last one of that pledge! And its free shipping to the U.S. :D
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I hope he will release more uncut and 2 deck combos.
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I hope he will release more uncut and 2 deck combos.
I missed out on that... I really wanted that one
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Quick question, the $8 dollar pledge is for one deck and so is the $14 dollar pledge, but the 14$ is free shipping. How much does that mean shipping will cost for the $8 one?
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wow almost 12 hours in and already up too $1,151! This is crazy!
Thank you everyone who put money towards this project. Tell everyone about it so that this deck will get produced! I will be on these forums the entire time so any questions please feel free to ask!!
Thank you again!
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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wow almost 12 hours in and already up too $1,151! This is crazy!
Thank you everyone who put money towards this project. Tell everyone about it so that this deck will get produced! I will be on these forums the entire time so any questions please feel free to ask!!
Thank you again!
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
I pledged the $25 thing for 1 deck and 1 uncut sheet. Is there any way I can get the uncut sheet signed?
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If you really want one that bad? it would be a pleasure to do so : P
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If you really want one that bad? it would be a pleasure to do so : P
I do really want one! ;D lol I like having my uncut sheets signed. Thank you! And man your kickstarter is doing great! over $1200 so fast! Im hoping for at least $20,000!
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thank you. yeah even though the goal is $15,000, my personal goal is $20,000!
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What is the difference between the $8 pledge and the $14 - does one come with shipping, and one doesn't? If you pledge for the $8 pledge, do you get free domestic shipping?
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yes the difference is the shipping. When you pay $8 it is just the deck but if you pay $14 I will cover the shipping charges
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yes the difference is the shipping. When you pay $8 it is just the deck but if you pay $14 I will cover the shipping charges
Uhh Sean, bad news brother.
ALL shipping charges are on the creator. They need to be built into the pledge level already, OR must be specified in the reward. (ie asking international backer to add $5) There is no way to collect more money later.
If I pledged the $8 reward level, you are required to ship it to me, no extra charges. (in USA)
Also, shipping charges for 1 deck in the USA is only $1.88 and International is around $4.33.
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double checked shipping on international single deck, it is 4.33 to most countries.
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Uhh Sean, bad news brother.
ALL shipping charges are on the creator. They need to be built into the pledge level already, OR must be specified in the reward. (ie asking international backer to add $5) There is no way to collect more money later.
If I pledged the $8 reward level, you are required to ship it to me, no extra charges. (in USA)
Also, shipping charges for 1 deck in the USA is only $1.88 and International is around $3.50.
Hmmm, just 3.5$ for shipping a deck international?
But on the black&white actuator's kickstarter, he charged more $6 for international, which actually would be just 3.5 - 1.88 = about 1.7 $ different form USA order. :(
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I mailed my singles in a 5x7 bubble envelope, it weighs 4oz with the deck/tape/stamps. 4oz shipped First Class is $1.88 in the USA (It is considered a 'package' and not a letter.)
1 deck, (4oz) shipped to most non-USA countries is $4.33 in the same bubble mailer.
Other people might be shipping in different methods/speeds which would account for varying shipping costs. Plus all the different add-ons like insurance, tracking (USA ONLY) etc can really balloon a price. Also, I personally charge a premium for filling out those horrible customs forms and the hand cramps that come with them! ;)
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I mailed my singles in a 5x7 bubble envelope, it weighs 4oz with the deck/tape/stamps. 4oz shipped First Class is $1.88 in the USA (It is considered a 'package' and not a letter.)
1 deck, (4oz) shipped to most non-USA countries is $4.33 in the same bubble mailer.
Other people might be shipping in different methods/speeds which would account for varying shipping costs. Plus all the different add-ons like insurance, tracking (USA ONLY) etc can really balloon a price. Also, I personally charge a premium for filling out those horrible customs forms and the hand cramps that come with them! ;)
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OH GAWD the customs forms. I've had it up to here with them just from shipping several overseas orders in the past two weeks. There is never enough room for those crazy long addresses, and you're never sure what to put. Value? How should I know? Why does it matter? If I'm shipping blood diamonds I won't be honest and put down 15 million. And when they open the packages randomly and don't bother repacking them properly - the buyer gets his shipment three months late, damaged, and eager for a refund.
I know it's not the peoples' faults, but I hope international buyers do understand how difficult it is to ship their packages, and that complaining about a shipping fee that is half of what the big places charge you is just rude. :P
Although I'll never figure out for the life of me how some companies charge $20 per deck for international shipping. That's called stealing your money to buy a new Audi. :-X
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I hit a little over $1,300 in the first 12 hours. Lets keep this momentum coming! I wish to break between $2,000 - $2,500 for the second day. Please share the kickstarter page on your facebook or any other forums you go too!
Thank you,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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New reward added for 3 uncut sheets (1 signed)!!!
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The funds on only the second day are up to $2,700!
Once the funds reach between $7,000 and $8,000 I will start posting images of what the court cards will look like if the $20,000 tier if reached : P
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The funds on only the second day are up to $2,700!
Once the funds reach between $7,000 and $8,000 I will start posting images of what the court cards will look like if the $20,000 tier if reached : P
why not show them now? i would happily increase my pledge if i could see the court cards.
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At the moment I am touching up on the designs. If demanded, I will post them up sooner. Probably around next week or so.
Thanks
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(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6214/6356162239_f30f4a9dbf_b.jpg)
Per Request of ezstreet. All credit to Sean Whelan. Although he could probably do it 100x better on Maya lol :P
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(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6214/6356162239_f30f4a9dbf_b.jpg)
Per Request of ezstreet. All credit to Sean Whelan. Although he could probably do it 100x better on Maya lol :P
Thank you! Looks great!
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Wow that image looks amazing. Really gives a visual of how the deck will look during a fan. Great job!
PM me when you get a chance ; )
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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Sean, your kickstarter raised like $2000 in the past 10 hours or so! Thats awesome!
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Sean, your kickstarter raised like $2000 in the past 10 hours or so! Thats awesome!
It is awesome!! I am extremely excited for your project! And thrilled that it is doing well!
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Thank you everyone for the positive feedback. This is now the 4th day since launch and funding is now at $4,229, which is 28% of the funding total! I am really striving for the $20,000 tier or possibly the $30,000 if it keeps this pace. So lets make this happen!!
Thank you,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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Galvanic Playing Cards are now on Facebook so come check it out and like!
I'll be updating the page frequently everyday. Share the page to your friends and family!
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Wow that image looks amazing. Really gives a visual of how the deck will look during a fan. Great job!
PM me when you get a chance ; )
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
Why don't you just send me a message yourself? :o
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As a quick update, I will be posting images of what the court cards will look like within two weeks. I just need to get passed the legal issues first before I can post copyrighted materials from the uspcc
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As a quick update, I will be posting images of what the court cards will look like within two weeks. I just need to get passed the legal issues first before I can post copyrighted materials from the uspcc
looking forward to it!
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As a quick update, I will be posting images of what the court cards will look like within two weeks. I just need to get passed the legal issues first before I can post copyrighted materials from the uspcc
I am looking forward to every one of them!
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Remember though, custom court cards will only be added if the project reaches $20,000 or more so tell everyone you know! post the link on facebook : P
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After Only four days I almost reached 1/3 of the funding which is unbelievable since I am doing all this by myself.
Lets keep the momentum going so that this deck can become a reality.
Feedback on this project would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
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After Only four days I almost reached 1/3 of the funding which is unbelievable since I am doing all this by myself.
Lets keep the momentum going so that this deck can become a reality.
Feedback on this project would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
Graphic Designer
Seriously Sean... you don't need to keep reminding people 3-4 times a day to "keep the momentum going
Once every other day would be more than enough
CBJ
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You got it. Sorry about that
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A teaser trailer has just been uploaded to the Kickstarter page. Hopefully this will interest some people : P
Let me know what everyone thinks
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
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wow I was expecting to wake up to a lot of feedback on the teaser trailer : ( o well.
Heres the scoop on the teaser:
Did everything myself including:
- sound effects
- tiny theme music at the end
- background noise
- animating the Galvanic
- lighting
- rendering
- compositing
- editing
- voice over (yes that was me talking : P)
This is the idea though. If the Kickstarter succeeds I will produce a full length trailer to give a better explaination as to why they were created. Also why i said will they survive...
It'll have better animation (the scenes that will be used took 3 months for a 3 sec clip), better lighting, effects, music etc etc. Only if it succeeds : P So keep on the lookout and please i would love feedback on the teaser. Took about 5 hours total believe it or not.
Thanks,
Sean Whelan
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the teaser got me excited to know of the story that you have created with the cards!
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I liked these, very unique, I like unique. Good job. I put some money on that sum of a b**ch. :-X
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Hey Guys,
I just wanted to post a quick update. As of today I officially reached 100 backers for this Kickstarter project of mine. I mind this a to be a huge achievement for me since I am doing this all entirely myself and it is my first Kickstarter project. Thank you everyone who supported me so far I really appreciate it. 20 more days to go so we'll see what happens. I'm hoping it'll succeed, if not at least tried to reach a personal goal. Thats how I see things. Tell everyone you know, like the Galvanic Playing cards Facebook page and wish me good luck!. Also if anyone has any ideas on how to really market this deck I would love to hear feedback.
Thanks Again,
Sean Whelan
3D Artist
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Hey Guys,
I just wanted to post a quick update. As of today I officially reached 100 backers for this Kickstarter project of mine. I mind this a to be a huge achievement for me since I am doing this all entirely myself and it is my first Kickstarter project. Thank you everyone who supported me so far I really appreciate it. 20 more days to go so we'll see what happens. I'm hoping it'll succeed, if not at least tried to reach a personal goal. Thats how I see things. Tell everyone you know, like the Galvanic Playing cards Facebook page and wish me good luck!. Also if anyone has any ideas on how to really market this deck I would love to hear feedback.
Thanks Again,
Sean Whelan
3D Artist
I wish you luck on you project.
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Sadly, it seems to be moving kinda slow :'(
Im really hoping this deck pulls through! I will try to spread the word as best I can! Hopefully I will make a video soon on my channel about the Galvanic deck!
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Yeah the past few days its been slow but can't do anything about that. Like I said if it pulls through I'll be so happy as an artist, if not at least I can say i went for it. Ill probably do it again a few months after to try again.
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Sean, "MrDreamMagic" on YouTube seems to be handing out false info on your deck, what's up with that?
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Thanks Alex for letting me know. I'll clear that up with the uploader
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I'm looking forward to this deck; I hope to pledge soon! ;D
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I'm looking forward to this deck; I hope to pledge soon! ;D
Better sooner than later - the deck has about two weeks left and is way short of its KS goal.
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Yeah this is a nice deck, but I think the timing was off. I know I'll be trying to get the word out. I know Sean has put a lot of time into this one and it would be cool to see it come to fruition. I'll throw the link up on tumblr and twitter for sure
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Nice deck .. have 6k already hope that funding sucess i really like the idea of the deck
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Alright people... Let's light a fire under this campaign and try to get these funded!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1293645903/bicycle-galvanic-playing-cards
Spread the word!
Sean, it would help if we could see some court cards.. or any new info on this deck!
CBJ
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I'd love to pick up a deck of these, I really would. But I've got a lot of decks lined up that I need desperately, and I'm pretty short of money as it is. I might think about getting a deck of these a little later, but at $24 for two decks, I can't afford it at the moment. But it honestly looks brilliant! :D
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I have already pledged and would pledge more but I like many have already said am short of funds. I like the design of these cards and if they don't get funded this time I think there is still a future for these. Maybe its gonna take a market correction. In the end....this is just my prediction...someone is gonna get stuck with a boat load of cards. Then this deck a day release schedule is gonna stop.
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Then this deck a day release schedule is gonna stop.
I agree! Although I love to see new decks, a new deck popping up the whole time gets kinda tiring. It means continuous purchases, and it detracts from the excitement of seeing a brand new deck being released.
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Hey guys,
Thanks for the support and positive feedback but I do want to address some issues with you guys. I want this deck to get produced as much as you guys do. I am an artist trying to establish my name and build my resume and it would also be nice for any collection. However, I have to think realistically. I have 15 more days to get this project funded and I hate to say this but at the rate its going now I will probably not happen. There is still a chance and it am not letting that down.
About the court cards: While speaking with the uspcc, I received my price quote for the amount of decks I wanted to produce and that is why I set my goal to $15,000. To my surprise (I honestly did not expect this and blew my mind) everyone wants custom court cards nowadays. I did not take this into consideration at the start of my project because as a collector nothing beats the traditional court cards so I did not want to change them. i focused my skills on the back design, ace and mainly the jokers. I wanted to see a deck on the market with a bad ass looking joker. This was my goal for the deck. So I will not be posting any images of court cards unless the goal reaches $20,000. So I hope all of you can respect my decision as to why I left them out.
If the Kickstarter project fails, I will try again within a few months. This time however I will add custom court cards. Believe it or not I've worked with Jason over at E and me and him talked about my deck for awhile. he helped me pin point my flaws and what not but he gave me great advice: you have to take a chance and most of all listen to the feedback you get. And the feedback from everyone is the courts. So again if it fails I will definitly be adding them in next time. If it succeeds right now thats fine Ill do it with normal court cards but then within a few months I will be doing a revision deck with the added court cards. I will not let anyone down and I do appreciate everyones support. After both decks are out (normal court cards and custom court cards) Then I will launch the Villain deck to follow up on the storyline.
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Hang on, let me see if I've understood, the feedback you're getting is that everyone wants custom court cards. If the project reaches 15,000 you'll produce the deck with standard court cards and then in a few months you'll release a revised deck with custom court cards?
or if it fails you'll do another kickstarter with the custom court cards in a few months?
So where is the incentive for those who want custom court cards to pledge this time?
They might as well not pledge, wait for it to fail and then pledge on the second kickstarter.
Sean, I pledged within days of the kickstarter going live and I wholeheartedly support the deck, however you do seem to be doing things a bit arse about face...
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This one surprises me. I have seen you working on this deck when you first talked about it on the E forum. Yes, it would be more interesting with custom courts but still, it looks to me that it will be well worth having. I pledged as soon as I saw it was out. I feel very bad for you. You put in alot of work and time. As someone else pointed out one of the main issues is probably timing. So many cards comming out now, Holidays, Black Fridays, Cyber Mondays. I hope you do not give up if it does not come true. Merry Christmas.
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This idea alone is completely amazing, I love it idea and hopefully it will succeed. Come on guys, let's pull it through.
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Hey guys,
Thanks for the support and positive feedback but I do want to address some issues with you guys. I want this deck to get produced as much as you guys do. I am an artist trying to establish my name and build my resume and it would also be nice for any collection. However, I have to think realistically. I have 15 more days to get this project funded and I hate to say this but at the rate its going now I will probably not happen. There is still a chance and it am not letting that down.
About the court cards: While speaking with the uspcc, I received my price quote for the amount of decks I wanted to produce and that is why I set my goal to $15,000. To my surprise (I honestly did not expect this and blew my mind) everyone wants custom court cards nowadays. I did not take this into consideration at the start of my project because as a collector nothing beats the traditional court cards so I did not want to change them. i focused my skills on the back design, ace and mainly the jokers. I wanted to see a deck on the market with a bad ass looking joker. This was my goal for the deck. So I will not be posting any images of court cards unless the goal reaches $20,000. So I hope all of you can respect my decision as to why I left them out.
If the Kickstarter project fails, I will try again within a few months. This time however I will add custom court cards. Believe it or not I've worked with Jason over at E and me and him talked about my deck for awhile. he helped me pin point my flaws and what not but he gave me great advice: you have to take a chance and most of all listen to the feedback you get. And the feedback from everyone is the courts. So again if it fails I will definitly be adding them in next time. If it succeeds right now thats fine Ill do it with normal court cards but then within a few months I will be doing a revision deck with the added court cards. I will not let anyone down and I do appreciate everyones support. After both decks are out (normal court cards and custom court cards) Then I will launch the Villain deck to follow up on the storyline.
I believe that if you went ahead and created custom court cards now rather than waiting for the second try, you may see enough of a funding bump to push you over the top in time. It's not that people hate standard court cards or something, but there's so many new and well-made decks coming out that incorporate all kinds of unique features (the upcoming Tungstene deck has some cool out-there ideas, check it out) that many in the community feel there's only so much cash to go around and if a deck just isn't interesting enough compared to others either on sale or in the pipeline, they won't buy it, even if the basic concept is sound.
Look at all the heat Merz67 gets around here. His deck designs are insanely simple and unoriginal - most people here wouldn't go near one of his decks with a ten-foot pole. I'm not saying you're as far down the food chain as he is, but when something like a Sentinels or an Artifice or an Infinity comes along, the bar gets raised higher. Unique court cards - and perhaps even a unique pip layout for the number cards, or oversized Ace pips a la the Phoenix deck and the Karnival Dead Eyes and Dose decks - might be enough to turn that sizzle into steak, to make your deck be a head-and-shoulders-above-the-crowd deck.
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Good Luck!
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Thanks Pound : P
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hmm if you're just going to do standard court cards for this project then i might have to unpledge and wait for your next one with curstom court cards. it doesn't make sense to me that you're just going to run it with standard if it succeeds this time around.
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Again the custom court cards will be added this time if funding hits $20,000. So if you guys want them then tell everyone you know
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Again the custom court cards will be added this time if funding hits $20,000. So if you guys want them then tell everyone you know
You should do the custom court card even if it's $15000.
Cause, in the situation of your deck now, it might not made the goal.
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I'd love to pick up a deck of these, I really would. But I've got a lot of decks lined up that I need desperately, and I'm pretty short of money as it is. I might think about getting a deck of these a little later, but at $24 for two decks, I can't afford it at the moment. But it honestly looks brilliant! :D
Let me guess - international buyer? UK, perhaps?
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Again the custom court cards will be added this time if funding hits $20,000. So if you guys want them then tell everyone you know
If you are doing a second Kickstarter run with custom court cards I will fund for sure. I think that waiting a few months until the scene has settled down a little bit and the addition of custom court cards will be a big boost for your deck. I really like the deck, but with the timing I've sadly had to pass. I wish you the best of luck with your project Sean! I know lots of people will be happy with your deck :)
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Again the custom court cards will be added this time if funding hits $20,000. So if you guys want them then tell everyone you know
You sounded reasonably sure that the Kickstart wasn't going to hit the required goal. I wish I could say otherwise, but it's looking more likely. Many people here have mentioned not just the unique court cards, but also the timing - countless new decks have released in the last month, most of which are highly desired, and more are still in the pipeline and due to release before Christmas.
Is it possible to pull the plug on a Kickstarter project, restarting it later with perhaps a higher goal and all the features you really want the deck to have? Given the choice of getting something out the door quick or getting it done right, I'd take done right every time, especially if it's a labor of love as well as something you're planning to create for profit. And if possible, give yourself a bit more time - your window seemed somewhat smaller than some projects I've seen, or is that just me?
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I'd love to pick up a deck of these, I really would. But I've got a lot of decks lined up that I need desperately, and I'm pretty short of money as it is. I might think about getting a deck of these a little later, but at $24 for two decks, I can't afford it at the moment. But it honestly looks brilliant! :D
Let me guess - international buyer? UK, perhaps?
Indeed, a UK buyer. Yourself?
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I'd love to pick up a deck of these, I really would. But I've got a lot of decks lined up that I need desperately, and I'm pretty short of money as it is. I might think about getting a deck of these a little later, but at $24 for two decks, I can't afford it at the moment. But it honestly looks brilliant! :D
Let me guess - international buyer? UK, perhaps?
Indeed, a UK buyer. Yourself?
NYC born and raised. The high deck price and use of the word "brilliant" were the giveaways... :)
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I can understand the high deck price reasoning, but not really the second one. xD Is 'brilliant' only used in the UK? ???
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Hey Everyone,
I wanted to stop by and give an update on my Galvanic Deck. As most of you know, the Galvanic Kickstarter page will not be successful this time around. Believe it or not, even though it did not reach its funding goal I am still very proud of the project and myself for coming this far. My daytime job is being a head technician and being a recent graduate from college, I wanted to step up above the rest. I created these designs to showcase my skills as an artist and to show that I am self motivated.
This was my very first Kickstarter project so to reach over $6,000 is still crazy to me.
I have read all of the feedback i have received about this deck and couldn't be happier. I do have some great news for everyone though. The Kickstarter page will be relaunching sometime around Feburary so be on the look out : P
I will be going back to the drawing board and touching up on the designs AND custom court cards will be added this next time around (included with the normal goal). Not only that but a full length cg trailer will be on the page upon launch. I hope everyone can appreciate the amount of time and effort I put into this deck. The goal will be $20,000 but again it will have a custom box, ace, back design, joker, joker reveal AND custom cards which will be able to be viewed on the page the very first day.
Of course I will set tiers depending on how far the funding goes such as: custom stock, metallic ink , custom pips and the Bicycle Brand logo will be taking off making it the Galvanic series.
Thank you everyone who gave me feedback and for those who backed me this time around. Creating a deck of cards has been a personal goal of mine before I ever thought about going to college for Graphic Design. So lets hope for the best and see it succeed the second time around. You can only learn from your mistakes.
If anyone has suggestions about the deck by all means feel free to respond. I will be on these forums almost everyday checking out new post.
Thank you again,
Sean Whelan
3D Artist
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I'm upset these weren't funded, but I'll be sure to pledge again in February :)
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Wow, Sean, sorry it didn't go as planned, but I'm glad you are willing to relight some fires in terms of this deck. I definitely be backing that one when the time comes. Also, you might want to advertise your deck a little bit more, that's probably why it didn't go so good.
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Yeah it was just bad timing. i was so excited just to launch my first Kickstarter page that I never looked to see what other decks were coming out at the same time. Not to mention its Christmas time. No biggy though, like I said I'm still happy as to how far this got : P
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Definitely work on custom fronts of the cards! And maybe you could do a Hero and Villain deck package where you get both?
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i am very sad that your deck did not get funded i really like the back design ace of spades and joker .. maybe put up the picture of the court card and that might make people want to pledge more for the deck .. and maybe if the uncut sheet price is higher you can get more money pledged ..
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I'm sorry that this deck won't make it.
But, I'm looking forward to see your custom court cards and more.
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The timing was off on the first attempt, but I know that I and many others are stoked for the second kickstarter campaign. This is one of the better decks I have seen lately from an individual artist and I think it has real life in it. I will be honored to pledge for this deck when you start the next Kickstarter campaign. Congrats on the progress so far and I look forward to hearing more!!
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Thanks everyone for the responses about the relaunch. I really appreciate that
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I was the first backer for this one and I count me in to be the first for the next one!
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I can understand the high deck price reasoning, but not really the second one. xD Is 'brilliant' only used in the UK? ???
"Brilliant" is more common term of enthusiasm in the UK than in the US by far, except by British expats or people who OD'ed on British TV as children...
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"Brilliant" is more common term of enthusiasm in the UK than in the US by far, except by British expats or people who OD'ed on British TV as children...
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Haha, I never knew!
Anyway, on a more relevant point, I really do love this deck. You can count on me to pledge for at least one deck when you put it up again on Kickstarter.
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Upgrade the deck as you're considering, and I'm thinking you'll have much higher chances to pull it off.
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if you were to have a second kickstarter pls post it on the forum ..
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It's now official,
The Galvanic is dead. Long live the Galvanic!
Keep us informed about the second try.
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Hey Everyone,
Thought I would reply to this thread since there was a lot of views back when it was active. Just wanted to let you everyone know I will be relaunching the Galvanic deck back on Kickstarter February 15th! You can follow the current active thread here: http://aethercards.com/discourse/index.php?topic=1355.0 and you can also follow the Facebook face here for the latest updates and news here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galvanic-Playing-Cards/319403934741156
Moderators please lock this thread as there is another active one. Thank you
Thanks Everyone!
Sean Whelan
3D Artist
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not so soon! I have no money! :P
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locked as per request