Hmmm.... Not sure how I feel about this deck. I kind of like it and yet something seems off. The font on the courts is different than that of the tuck and ace but thats not it.... ::)
He's changed the indices to the more functional layout that we're used to. I think it helps quite a bit. While I won't go heavy on this, I think it's worthy of snagging a deck or two myself. :)The indices do look better however the indices on the red cards need to be the same as on the black. The red should show through the graphic that I assume was added as a filler for the naked space left when changing them from vertical to horizontal. :)
It would be nice to see the numbered cards have that many fish on them, eg. 7 fish on the 7 cards.
It's cute, but a few things kill it for me. Horizontal indices, for one. A very limited color palette, for two - this could have looked really stunning in full color. In this, for lack of a better term, "slate blue-scale" they look too much like each other.
I am absolutely appalled at the lack of puns in response to this deck. Really, people! It's called "Fishing for Compliments," and nobody else has noted that this deck as a lure?
Sheesh!
GOOD: Customized each card in the deck. Great resource on fish. Good style. Great box.
BAD: Is the K font completely different to the A? I am not into fishing.I am absolutely appalled at the lack of puns in response to this deck. Really, people! It's called "Fishing for Compliments," and nobody else has noted that this deck as a lure?
Sheesh!
Not bad, cod do batter. If you can think of a better fish pun, let minnow.
The back is purple?
That is unexpected...
The back is purple?That is a bit weird, but I would think you of all people would like the Purple! ;D
That is unexpected...
The back is purple?That is a bit weird, but I would think you of all people would like the Purple! ;D
That is unexpected...
The back is purple?
That is unexpected...
The back is purple?
That is unexpected...
The back needs to be different colour to the front of the cards so people can be sure that they are the right way up, these dont have white faces remember, and I think purple works nicely with the aquatic colours
My name is Stacey Jay Kelly and I have recently designed a deck of Illustrated Fresh Water Fishing Playing cards.
They are currently featured on Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1286767458/fishing-for-compliments-playing-cards
I was hoping you would be interested in sharing this project or directly interested in pledges to receive a personal deck or bulk pack of decks.
best wishes and thank you so much
Stacey
All shipping will be handled by Hong Kong fulfilment centre by Legends staff. This allows me to offer free shipping internationally.
The back is purple?
That is unexpected...
The back needs to be different colour to the front of the cards so people can be sure that they are the right way up, these dont have white faces remember, and I think purple works nicely with the aquatic colours
I think it looks fantastic. It really stands out.
Here is a sample from Legends playing card who I have chosen to build the decks. They will be handled by fulfilment centre and posted internationally at no extra cost to the deck price.
Mock up of tuck box. MPC sample deck arrives tomorrow.
Its not Legends, Legends use the Hong Kong Fulfilment centre. The deck Sishou also used this method.
Legends are just used to working in conjunction with them and have the price lists for each country and extra handling fees to hand. I thought they were reasonable. I won't be making money but that is not my goal here. I wanted to offer shipping to everyone so its all factored in to cover pretty much cost.
LEGENDS will print the deck. MPC is providing just a sample deck, they offer single deck mock ups. this way I can hold it and check artwork more carefully. Legends will send sample during the printing process. If my deck is funded.
Its not Legends, Legends use the Hong Kong Fulfilment centre. The deck Sishou also used this method.
Legends are just used to working in conjunction with them and have the price lists for each country and extra handling fees to hand. I thought they were reasonable. I won't be making money but that is not my goal here. I wanted to offer shipping to everyone so its all factored in to cover pretty much cost.
Through popular requests I am considering using http://www.coinsforanything.com/samples/page:4/
to add a coin option to my Kickstarter.
I've done a veeeeeery rough mock up of something to show how it could look to get some early comments. Hmmmm? Could be nice...
obviously would be embossed into that brass in reality.
Dead fish on one side and live fish on the other side for the coin. Seems simple enough.. Can we get that purple into the dead fish coin side? Probably not....
Some laminated mock ups. MPC sample deck is delayed but I wanted to roughly demo the card back fan....That looks nice... ;)
SOme rough ideas for pips, would this improve the deck. Of course all the fish could be used for the twelve court cards so there's no loss of any detail.
For ease of use, I'd suggest using lighter colors for red suits and darker colors for black suits, in addition to your colored index backgrounds.
Hey Don thanks - so do you mean use a lighter colour for he entire card face so they are immediately distinguishable or just lighter pips?.... Best wishes.
Final Countdown now. I'm really encouraged so far.
Updated uncut sheet - Project funding just hit 100%