i was thinking about doing something unique. There was (if I remember correctly) 2,223 people who were on the titanic (some lived and some died). That number is pretty close to the size of a print run. So I was thnking I might create Boarding Passes for each person who was on the Titanic to go with each deck. So, for each backer who buys a deck they'll get a boarding pass for one of the passengers of Titanic (randomly choosen). They'll only be one boarding pass per person... no duplicates (unless I do two print runs as stated earlier).

That sounds brilliant.  I assume that means one pass per backer (if buy a brick still a single boarding pass)?  Maybe start out with that, but if the entire total decks sold is less than 2,223 then it could be one per deck.  Also, indicating the fate of your chosen passenger on the pass could be cool too, especially since I know you'll make it visually interesting.

Yeah, they've been doing that up by me as well.  It makes sense too, prisoners have lots of time to play cards and often know or hear rumors of who did what.  Combine the two, along with incentive to talk, some old unsolved crimes might get solved.

No, I don't. I keep them all in one note, it's much easier to manage. At the same time, it doesn't allow to contain all necessary info(.
I didn't know about the database mention in your post, it looks great. Is it easy in use? Probably I should try.

Just register and try it!   

It's still pretty early, but it's been pretty functional for a while now.  As a new user you'll only have the option to add existing decks in the database to your collection (can't add new decks to the database), but with over 1,000 decks most of yours should be represented.  PM me if you need a new one added so you can add to your collection.

Wow?!

I sure hope that's a legit pledge that sticks.  Would love to know the situation there - friend/relative or a dealer of some kinds?  That's a HUGE pledge for a single person.

I'm really glad you made the evil deck available with good deck.  I'm just hoping this actually gets funded because evil deck is actually the one I'm most excited to get a hold of (over good or the others on CL).  Hopefully you have grand plans for a marketing blitz and they add other payment options if that's the hold up for some people.  It has a long way to go, but hopeful!

Also, shouldn't this thread now be moved since it's now available and no longer in design/development?  I was looking for it in the Plethora section originally.

I submitted both of mine earlier via email.  I can say I had a number of different totals depending on where I looked and how close so I can easily see how there will be a number of close answers on these.  The only other thing I'll say is those hidden faces were super clever!  Took me forever to find those.

I would suggest skipping the 2nd tuck (life).  Certainly the ship is more memorable due to the tragedy and that death tuck is much more interesting and has more of a spade look.  Although I don't understand tuck swaps so keep that in mind.  Now if it was a different deck then that might be interesting, especially if the death deck was darker and muted, but the life had metallic and gold inks and somehow focused on the grandeur instead of the tragedy.

I think skulls and skeletons are such a cliche and haven't bought any such themed decks yet.  These though I kind of like. The old and worn look is pretty well done. I'll keep an eye on this one.   Thanks for sharing.

I love lists like this.  It really helped me discover decks I wasn't aware of when I first started.  Many of them I just said 'nope' and moved on, but quite a few I was glad I discovered and got while I could. It also allowed me to take a closer look at some I ignored because it wasn't custom enough with faces, but later appreciated due to a great back, tuck, etc. 

I responded to your categories, but also included my overall top 10 further below.  Typically I am focused on courts and face design in general.


Back design - Been too busy to appreciate this and because I'm so focused on face design I'm sure I'm forgetting some so here's the ones that are memorable.
1) Branded Black Reserve Note
2) Seasons Primavera
3) Origins

Face design - see top 10 below

Tuck Box - I suppose this should be more important to me now that I have my decks in a case, but the faces still win out.
1) Branded Black Reserve Note
2) Seasons Primavera
3) Origins

Handling - meh, I started experimenting with cardistry and appreciate a well handling deck for playing card games, but the subtleties between them isn't huge for me.  I have however really appreciated a good handling deck vs some of the garbage I grew up playing cards with. Gave away and threw/burned quite a few older decks that were just crap.

Overall favorites - my list below is borrowed from another 'must have list of modern decks' I participated in, so there are others that I like more, but some were bumped up the list due to cost/availability/etc. I also mostly only included decks I own since I've found a few that were better on the screen than in person (don't meet your heros). I know a few that once I get my hands on will require adjustments to this list (Sawdust, Seasons Verana, N.17, etc)

Honorable Mention. Dark Suits by Mr Mead - This was really the one that started it for me. I somewhat collected neat decks traveling, but this is what caused me to open my eyes and search out what else was out there.
10. Civil War (Blue) [Bicycle] - Simply included as the best standard deck, for the price and artwork and quality you can't beat it.
9. Cigar [Bicycle] - One of my favorite 808 decks (Espionage was close too), there's something about this one combined with the reasonable pricing.
8. Ultimate Deck - The controversy!  :lol: One of the first ones I got and more pricey as well, but it helped sell me on the idea of custom decks, transformation decks and especially uncuts.
7. Joker [Bicycle] - A strange choice perhaps, but I enjoy the Jokers. Too bad it was such a pathetic effort and 'unfinished'.
6. Empire - The only one I DON"T have yet. I like the new version, but there is something about this original.
5. Seasons Primavera - Much prefer this over Seronda, but the level of detail in the artwork is so amazing.
4. Origins First Edition - History, great art and superb quality.
3. Clipped Wings - I'm a sucker for (semi)transformation decks and the cut paper design approach is awesome, the variety and every card is custom.
2. Curator - Same as above, but this gets the additional nod for being the first and having a wider variety.
1. Federal 52 Black Reserve Note [Bicycle] - The best in the Federal series or even all of JR's decks by a long shot. Not even close.

Agree, it is primarily an art deck, but so far his have been mostly functional.  For his prior ones I've gotten uncut and a collector deck, but also added a play deck as well.  May do the same here which is why I was curious.  Not a big deal though, but it would be fun to pull this one out for game nights as well.

EDIT - Emmanuel already replied that the Jokers have the same back.  Apparently they just have 2 different faces that then look like front and back view.   

All 56 cards have the same back.

I love the idea of this theme, but undecided on how well it will translate to cards.  Will wait and see once face cards are provided.

I don't know how you can incorporate CDs and digital music into the back design, but it would be neat if that could be worked in.  I like that you are planning a cardstock tuckbox that appears to be a cassette case instead of actual plastic.  Radical 80s also had a similar case, but actual plastic there.

Great deck concept! I like the cards you shared. It looks like something I would possibly back, but I offer a little warning. You are going in to this kickstarter campaign just a few days after a heavy hitter in the Kings Wild Army deck. Being limited on funds, this will affect collectors like me that have to make a choice between a highly anticipated deck and your new well crafted entry. As a result if I get to back it will be very late in the campaign as the month ends and at a lower price than I might normally be willing to pay. Maybe consider launching a week or two later to avoid running a parallel campaign and reduce the overlap. This would allow your project to bleed over to the beginning of October and a new budget for people who set a month to month limit. Maybe it is no big deal, just an idea.

Plus Alex chin's seasons and Emanuel's sawdust soon. There may never again be a quiet time for competing projects, but this week is full of big ones

Good luck though, interesting deck and great art. I'll keep an eye on this one.

2. The design background on the number cards is too much. It worked with the Lee's empire deck. It looks cheap here. Its not your best design. Clean and Functional, you can't go wrong.

I'm not a traditionalist and a collector, so.....

I really like it when there is a background on the number cards.  If I'm paying for a custom deck, I want it CUSTOM.  However, I do agree it is a bit too in your face on the black.  If you can make that more subtle it would be a winner for me.  It worked well with Federal series and I think it works well on your white backed deck very well.  I can see argument about keeping it like the originals, but I really like this.