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Title: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: MrMollusk on July 13, 2014, 03:34:59 AM
Designed by Lee McKenzie, the designer of numerous Ellusionist decks, and the extremely awesome empire deck.

http://www.playingcardforum.com/playing-card-plethora/empire-playing-cards-now-on-ks-(ellusionist-designer-solo-project)/

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I hope you guys are doing great and enjoying your Empire decks!

Your feedback has been overwhelming. It really fills me up and has made this journey well worth taking, and something I can't wait to do again. Speaking of which...

I have some exciting news!

Some of you may already have heard, but I wanted to announce that I will soon be launching a brand new deck on Kickstarter!

The latest edition in the epic, Empire series...

Empire 'Bloodlines' Edition will be live on Kickstarter, Tuesday July 15th.

3pm PDT US
6pm EDT US
11pm UK
7am WST, AU (on the 16th)

If you liked the Empire deck, I think you'll like this too!

I'm so excited, I think it came out looking great and I can't wait to hear what you think.

I'll send you one last message when it's LIVE so feel free to come over check out the project and if you like it, It'd be an honour to have you back on board as a backer as we fight Kickstarter war together again!

Those of you who are already signed up and part of KingsandCrooks.com have had the first sneak peek yesterday. So, for those who haven't, here's a little sneak peek: (https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/270/168/8ebe8113c4746f07898c271d09884061_large.jpg?1405180268:)

"Here I go again on my own...down the only road I've ever known..!"

Have a great weekend!
Lee

-From the kickstarter update

(http://i.imgur.com/Wr1KLcD.gif)
Title: Re: (KS) New Empire playing cards, Empire Bloodlines
Post by: Rob Wright on July 13, 2014, 01:50:26 PM


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I hope you guys are doing great and enjoying your Empire decks!


Empire 'Bloodlines' Edition will be live on Kickstarter, Tuesday July 15th.


"Here I go again on my own...down the only road I've ever known..!"

Have a great weekend!
Lee


(http://static.tumblr.com/05692d698f87fefcc77923a6ab5a7ce6/guwxsok/guMmxpzkq/tumblr_static_tumblr_lw2jd9ppxg1r7iyfmo1_250.gif)
Title: Re: (KS) New Empire playing cards, Empire Bloodlines
Post by: Amon_GR on July 14, 2014, 02:16:37 AM
Can't wait to get those... I believe they look awesome in blue!
Title: Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie
Post by: Jeremy Hanrahan on July 15, 2014, 09:03:52 AM
Empire 'Bloodlines' edition is the newest deck in the epic, Empire series by Lee McKenzie. Live on Kickstarter, Tuesday July 15th, 3pm PDT.
Hailing from the same bold and powerful story telling design of the originals, 'Bloodlines' stand their ground with a style all of their own while keeping the Empire spirit alive, rushing wildly in it's veins.

Every deck has a story. Empires have a legend. Are you ready ?
Title: Re: Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie
Post by: troy on July 15, 2014, 09:25:52 AM
http://www.playingcardforum.com/playing-card-plethora/(ks)-new-empire-playing-cards-empire-bloodlines/
Title: Re: (KS) New Empire playing cards, Empire Bloodlines
Post by: Kings & Crooks on July 15, 2014, 09:53:19 AM
Awesome guys!!!

Not long to go now :)

Empire 'Bloodlines' is not just a new color, it's a whole new deck. I can't wait to see what you think!
Title: Re: (KS) New Empire playing cards, Empire Bloodlines
Post by: Will W. on July 15, 2014, 10:36:20 AM
Why wait?   :D
Title: Re: (KS) New Empire playing cards, Empire Bloodlines
Post by: Kings & Crooks on July 15, 2014, 11:41:22 AM
hahaha... I like your style :)
Title: Re: Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie
Post by: Don Boyer on July 15, 2014, 12:57:01 PM
Empire 'Bloodlines' edition is the newest deck in the epic, Empire series by Lee McKenzie. Live on Kickstarter, Tuesday July 15th, 3pm PDT.
Hailing from the same bold and powerful story telling design of the originals, 'Bloodlines' stand their ground with a style all of their own while keeping the Empire spirit alive, rushing wildly in it's veins.

Every deck has a story. Empires have a legend. Are you ready ?

Of course we're ready - we already had a topic in place!  (I've merged yours with it.)

We try to keep decks in the PCP to a single topic to make info easier to find later.  Just do a search next time to see if one already exists before making a new one.

http://www.playingcardforum.com/playing-card-plethora/(ks)-new-empire-playing-cards-empire-bloodlines/

Lest we forget, there's also Lee's new Official Company Topic!
http://www.playingcardforum.com/playing-card-plethora/kings-crooks-official-topic/
Title: Re: Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie
Post by: Jeremy Hanrahan on July 15, 2014, 06:30:32 PM
Empire 'Bloodlines' edition is the newest deck in the epic, Empire series by Lee McKenzie. Live on Kickstarter, Tuesday July 15th, 3pm PDT.
Hailing from the same bold and powerful story telling design of the originals, 'Bloodlines' stand their ground with a style all of their own while keeping the Empire spirit alive, rushing wildly in it's veins.

Every deck has a story. Empires have a legend. Are you ready ?

Here is the kickstarter link
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kingsandcrooks/empire-bloodlines-playing-cards-and-warrior-card-a
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Rob Wright on July 15, 2014, 10:47:53 PM
(http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/kingsandcrooks/empire-bloodlines-playing-cards-and-warrior-card-a/minichart.png) (http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/kingsandcrooks/empire-bloodlines-playing-cards-and-warrior-card-a/)

Less than 10 hours in. Already over 50% funded. Nice going Lee
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Kings & Crooks on July 16, 2014, 04:35:45 AM
Thanks for that Rob, I'm amazed. Just hope we make it now! :)
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: PurpleIce on July 16, 2014, 04:51:12 AM
The WARRIOR Card Armour is really bad-ass. It would be damn cool to see a "spartan" deck of some sort, with a face for the tuck box....and add that warrior card armour...*BAM*

Thanks for that Rob, I'm amazed. Just hope we make it now! :)

Don't wanna jinx it, but I'm quite sure with that kind of deck, you probably make it with more than enough days to spare.
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Will W. on July 16, 2014, 05:37:23 AM
Well worth the wait !!  Can't wait to have them in hand now.   ;D
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Rose on July 16, 2014, 06:55:27 AM
Oh boy, an awesome deck from Australia so I won't have to pay crazy postage, oh wait, lol, still love it and totally worth it!
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Paul.Middleton on July 16, 2014, 06:14:47 PM
Oh boy, an awesome deck from Australia so I won't have to pay crazy postage, oh wait, lol, still love it and totally worth it!

The decks are coming from the US.
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Will W. on July 17, 2014, 04:23:51 AM
JP I do believe Rose was being sarcastic.  Im assuming Rose lives in Australia.
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Rose on July 17, 2014, 10:19:04 AM
JP I do believe Rose was being sarcastic.  Im assuming Rose lives in Australia.
Thank you Stircrazy76! Yes, I was being sarcastic. Also I do live in Australia. Your powers of observation are admirable.  :)
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Will W. on July 17, 2014, 10:28:49 AM
I have worked long and hard to hone those powers.    ;)  Now i just have to convince my wife of it.
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Rose on July 17, 2014, 01:01:26 PM
I have worked long and hard to hone those powers.    ;)  Now i just have to convince my wife of it.
Your wife is a lucky woman to have a man who can translate the confusing Australian language with such ease.  ;)
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Will W. on July 17, 2014, 01:49:48 PM
I am fluent in australianese.... Mate.    ;D

Sorry, this got way off topic but I couldn't resist.  Couldn't hold back my natural urge to be a smart a$$.
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Kings & Crooks on July 17, 2014, 04:52:04 PM
PurpleIce - thanks for the vote of ultra confidence, I'm with you!! :)

Rose-  the ol ozzy postage trick ey? a classic Kickstarter gag haha

Cheers JP for the back up, ready to help! :)

We just broke $30,000, less than 48 hours! There's some seriously awesome people around here. What a couple of days this has been, so humbling. I don't even think I've precessed it all yet!

Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Don Boyer on July 18, 2014, 12:31:47 AM
PurpleIce - thanks for the vote of ultra confidence, I'm with you!! :)

Rose-  the ol ozzy postage trick ey? a classic Kickstarter gag haha

Cheers JP for the back up, ready to help! :)

We just broke $30,000, less than 48 hours! There's some seriously awesome people around here. What a couple of days this has been, so humbling. I don't even think I've precessed it all yet!

I have - and did have - no doubts that you'd hit your goal.  It's a great design.
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Card Player on July 18, 2014, 10:06:50 PM
PurpleIce - thanks for the vote of ultra confidence, I'm with you!! :)

Rose-  the ol ozzy postage trick ey? a classic Kickstarter gag haha

Cheers JP for the back up, ready to help! :)

We just broke $30,000, less than 48 hours! There's some seriously awesome people around here. What a couple of days this has been, so humbling. I don't even think I've precessed it all yet!

I just backed these. They look great!

My 2nd Kickstarter project backed, EVER! (1st Royal Optik)

Best regards!
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Kings & Crooks on July 19, 2014, 11:41:17 AM
@Don, your rock solid confidence is empowering. Everyones feedback has been phenomenal. It's hard to process, but obviously in an good way! :)

@Card Player - thanks a lot man, so glad you like them!!
 Your 2nd Kickstarter, wow, I'm honoured to be chosen! :)
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Don Boyer on July 19, 2014, 04:46:31 PM
@Don, your rock solid confidence is empowering. Everyones feedback has been phenomenal. It's hard to process, but obviously in an good way! :)

@Card Player - thanks a lot man, so glad you like them!!
 Your 2nd Kickstarter, wow, I'm honoured to be chosen! :)

You're welcome.  It's not undeserved - you made significant improvements to the original design.  This is a deck I could plop down on a poker table with my friends, easily.
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Magic_Orthodoxy on July 19, 2014, 05:57:55 PM
so blue or green.... or BOTH?
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Don Boyer on July 19, 2014, 06:24:16 PM
so blue or green.... or BOTH?

Both, naturally...  Who plays poker with just one deck?  :))
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Card Player on July 20, 2014, 06:57:20 AM
so blue or green.... or BOTH?

Get Both! 

Its a great two color combination set. Although, the emerald is what pushed me over the edge.


Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: aldazar on July 21, 2014, 10:28:28 AM
Come on guys, just a few thousand to go til we're funded and get to see what stretch goals Lee has in store for us! Can't wait!!!
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Rob Wright on August 07, 2014, 11:27:27 PM
Update from Lee

Upgraded tuck, inner printing
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/403/519/dbe4c60db71413a9c4bbdb8fa0f96dab_large.jpg?1407459293)

A few included gaffs
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/403/676/e106769fda3fcbb7a1415304305fbe62_large.jpg?1407462382)
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: aldazar on August 11, 2014, 09:54:26 AM
Stripper decks now available! Come pledge/increase your pledge! =)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kingsandcrooks/empire-bloodlines-playing-cards-and-warrior-card-a
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Rob Wright on August 13, 2014, 11:17:57 PM

Empire Bloodlines Limited Editions!

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/432/728/a6d84049bf39e2b069d84f07e38729f8_large.jpg?1407982883)
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/432/747/b58c4020b0ca9e626e9d36f5d1a53e6c_large.jpg?1407983156)
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Card Player on August 14, 2014, 11:04:22 AM
The limited edition Black & Gold are being printed by Legends Playing Card Co.

These look amazing. I'm all in! :))
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Kings & Crooks on August 21, 2014, 01:06:25 PM
Thanks a lot Don, I made those changes just for you ;)

Guys I can't believe we're just a few hours away from the end!

What a ride, but it's not over yet. The throbbing veins in my neck are telling me so :).

I hope we can smash through the 70K mark and finish in a blaze of glory! lol

Do you think we can do it?
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Fess on August 21, 2014, 02:19:00 PM
I hope we can smash through the 70K mark and finish in a blaze of glory! lol

Do you think we can do it?

Been a great campaign so far. There's usually a push at the end especially when the hours turn to minutes, so it's certainly possible.  :D
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Kings & Crooks on August 21, 2014, 03:09:22 PM
A great campaign? Thanks so much Fes!

You never really get to know what people think of the campaign, and how you ran it, it's just usually feedback on the decks etc themselves.

So hearing that makes such a difference. Thanks man!

I imagine there may be a few last minute backers hiding in the grass, playing it dangerously :) I guess we'll see soon!
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Card Player on August 24, 2014, 12:36:04 PM
Hi

I know this campaign just ended. This is only my second backed project, so I apologize if I seem impatient. Anyone know when we can expect the survey? From what I've read, If we don't specify how many of each color decks we want by default we will get all Blue. lol
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: bhong on August 24, 2014, 12:56:35 PM
Hi

I know this campaign just ended. This is only my second backed project, so I apologize if I seem impatient. Anyone know when we can expect the survey? From what I've read, If we don't specify how many of each color decks we want by default we will get all Blue. lol

I can't speak with 100% certainty, but I'd imagine that Lee will wait a bit to ensure that all the funds are collected first. Sometimes payments error out for whatever reason; I believe Amazon/Kickstarter tries for 1-2 week before they officially stop trying and rule it as "unpaid". Since Lee has stated he'd be using BackerKit again, he'd probably send out a survey when he's finished setting up and syncing BackerKit and Kickstarter together. Then a survey will be sent out to collect our address and after an invite to BackerKit will be sent where we can clarify exactly what we want as add-on items and be able to add on more items and pay for it via Credit Card. All this may sound complex, but BackerKit is really really easy to us and it allows up to the last minute update on address, which Kickstarter doesn't without direct contact with the creator of a project personally.
Title: Re: Empire Bloodlines by Lee McKenzie (KS)
Post by: Fess on August 24, 2014, 03:35:44 PM
Hi

I know this campaign just ended. This is only my second backed project, so I apologize if I seem impatient. Anyone know when we can expect the survey? From what I've read, If we don't specify how many of each color decks we want by default we will get all Blue. lol

I can't speak with 100% certainty, but I'd imagine that Lee will wait a bit to ensure that all the funds are collected first. Sometimes payments error out for whatever reason; I believe Amazon/Kickstarter tries for 1-2 week before they officially stop trying and rule it as "unpaid". Since Lee has stated he'd be using BackerKit again, he'd probably send out a survey when he's finished setting up and syncing BackerKit and Kickstarter together. Then a survey will be sent out to collect our address and after an invite to BackerKit will be sent where we can clarify exactly what we want as add-on items and be able to add on more items and pay for it via Credit Card. All this may sound complex, but BackerKit is really really easy to us and it allows up to the last minute update on address, which Kickstarter doesn't without direct contact with the creator of a project personally.

Yea, I wouldn't I expect the BackerKit for at least another week and a half to two and a half weeks. If Lee does it sooner cool. I've received BackerKit's as early as two days(This just happened last night for another campaign, pretty shocking)after the closing of the funding campaign to as late as a month and a half later. I don't think you'll miss the email, I can't remember one being sent to my spam folder like fundafull emails do. Pretty sure Lee will give us a heads up when the BackerKit is launched too.

On a side note Brendon, I believe KS made a change and people are now able to update their mailing information through the survey system in KS. It should now go straight into the backer report, no more contact the creator nonsense like before.