Pipmen Playing Cards

[Fud]

Howdy all,

For those of you who have been following the development thread of this deck over at http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=7010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (6 pages of development!), the time has finally come to countdown to the launch (just 1 month to go)! These are semi-transformational cards unlike anything you've seen before - really cool. While many faces have been spoiled already, there are some good ones I've been holding back, and will start proper spoilers around Christmas building up the launch on January 12th! Mark your calendars - this is a great project

**EDIT***
The project is now LIVE: Head over to: to check it out!
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Cheers

[shermjack]

Looking forward to it

[jerichoholic]

It's a pretty cool transformation style deck

[DragonSoul]

Looking forward to it! Date marked.

[LouCipherr]

So looking forward to this project. Can't wait!

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Merry Christmas everybody! Hope you've had a great day and a fantastic new years Here's a few pics of the upcoming fun that is Pipmen to get you warmed up for spoiler season soon

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Starting the countdown (countup?); something you might have already seen before - some 2's and 3's!

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Some more cards before new years - 4's and 5's!

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Happy new year everyone! How you had a great night and are looking forward to the Pipmen launch on the 12th! Here are some more designs - some 6's and 7's

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2 more days, another 4 cards. Check out some 8's and 9's!

[shermjack]

Loving this deck! Looking forward to the launch!

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Aaaaand rounding out the sample of number cards - 10's!

1 week till it launches

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Transformational decks suffer from the same danger - if the number cards are interesting, the courts (which are meant to be the interesting ones) look boring by comparison.... Pipmen has solved that problem by creating Pip-scenes - each court tells a story in creative Pipmen style. Up first: the royal Spades. The Spades revolve around the traditional medieval style of kings and queens, with a twist...

[rousselle]

I am cutting waaaay back on my Kickstarter pledges. I do not tend to favor transformation decks, although Emmanuel and Natalia have some pretty fantastic decks that I have picked up. But, yeah, this one was an easy pass for me because, eh, transformation deck on Kickstarter from someone I don't really know. I've been skimming this thread, not really paying close attention.

And now those courts have demanded my attention. Dammit.

I may just have to back this project. Harrumph.

[Fud]

I am cutting waaaay back on my Kickstarter pledges. I do not tend to favor transformation decks, although Emmanuel and Natalia have some pretty fantastic decks that I have picked up. But, yeah, this one was an easy pass for me because, eh, transformation deck on Kickstarter from someone I don't really know. I've been skimming this thread, not really paying close attention.

And now those courts have demanded my attention. Dammit.

I may just have to back this project. Harrumph.

I'm glad they made you look twice! And I'm also glad that they got the attention of someone so discerning! If you look back through the thread I'm sure you'll see something you like, or else check out the project when it launches for the full range of cards. I'll post some more courts in a few days - the hearts.

On a side note - does it matter if an artist is known in choosing whether to back the project if you like the art ? I don't mean to criticize, only to better understand someone who would stumble across the deck.

Ben

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2 days to go! I'm quite excited

Have a look at these heart courts! I have a minor adjustment to make to the king but it's still pretty good

[RichK]

On a side note - does it matter if an artist is known in choosing whether to back the project if you like the art ? I don't mean to criticize, only to better understand someone who would stumble across the deck.

Ben

I'm new to collecting and in my opinion name recognition helps. I blame, and told him in a Google Hangout, Jackson Robinson and his first money deck for this new collecting. There are other names like Lotrek, Edgy Brothers, and ones I'm forgetting now who I follow because they put out unique cards that appeal to me.

I look for interesting courts, pips, and backs. I don't worry about one way like Pipmen, or two way either. Make it appeal to me and I'll back it. They all create what I like.

I'll see you tomorrow Ben!

[Fud]

On a side note - does it matter if an artist is known in choosing whether to back the project if you like the art ? I don't mean to criticize, only to better understand someone who would stumble across the deck.

Ben

I'm new to collecting and in my opinion name recognition helps. I blame, and told him in a Google Hangout, Jackson Robinson and his first money deck for this new collecting. There are other names like Lotrek, Edgy Brothers, and ones I'm forgetting now who I follow because they put out unique cards that appeal to me.

I look for interesting courts, pips, and backs. I don't worry about one way like Pipmen, or two way either. Make it appeal to me and I'll back it. They all create what I like.

I'll see you tomorrow Ben!

Thanks so much!

[Fud]

One last spoiler before the project goes live tomorrow - the Jokers...

I had so many great ideas for the Pipmen that when it came to making 2 decks (Black and Red), I made different jokers for each one. 4 different Jokers! These are some of my favorite designs, I hope you like them

Remember, the project launches 11am PST, 2pm EST, 6am Australian time

Here is the link for the PREVIEW CAMPAIGN for anyone who wants to jump the gun:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/58 ... n=60048a37" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[ecNate]

Nice, really looking forward to this!

A few questions/comments

- Is the red deck identical to black, other than back color and new jokers? I'll probably still get one for playing purposes, but wanted to be sure for collecting reasons.

- Are you able to list in each tier that it is in AUD instead of USD? It took a while for me to notice the conversion to USD and at first was very disappointing by the pricing. Now that I see that it's totally in line, especially since using LPCC, but others may have the same problem unless you can make that much more obvious. This also makes the project goal much more logical since it's listed in AUD and not USD.

- What about shipping? Hopefully you have reasonable shipping since you are using GW. I'll assume that will be auto calculated per tier and for each country as needed, just hoping that is reasonable.

- I was able to find the add on cost for the uncut at $49 ($35 USD), but does that include shipping? Just need to know how much to add to my pledge.

I also already updated my KickStarter profile badge!

[Fud]

Nice, really looking forward to this!

A few questions/comments

- Is the red deck identical to black, other than back color and new jokers? I'll probably still get one for playing purposes, but wanted to be sure for collecting reasons.

- Are you able to list in each tier that it is in AUD instead of USD? It took a while for me to notice the conversion to USD and at first was very disappointing by the pricing. Now that I see that it's totally in line, especially since using LPCC, but others may have the same problem unless you can make that much more obvious. This also makes the project goal much more logical since it's listed in AUD and not USD.

- What about shipping? Hopefully you have reasonable shipping since you are using GW. I'll assume that will be auto calculated per tier and for each country as needed, just hoping that is reasonable.

- I was able to find the add on cost for the uncut at $49 ($35 USD), but does that include shipping? Just need to know how much to add to my pledge.

I also already updated my KickStarter profile badge!

Thanks Nate! I appreciate the enthusiasm!

- The decks have the same card faces; different backs, boxes and jokers. I’ve made that clearer in the description.
- At the top there is a big note about the currency, and each reward has the equivalent USD listed with it. I don’t know how I can make that clearer :S
- Shipping is with GW; it’s pretty standard - $3 US, $5 Int for 1 deck.
- All the add-ons include shipping, I’ve included a note saying that. Good pickup.

Hope that covers everything. Thanks for having a look – your advice is always good

[Gareth]

Just a couple of observations;

• In the text you say the Red deck is unlocked at $25,000 - but according to the stretch goals graphic below it is at $30k.
• Why does it cost more to add on 1x 4deck compared with 4x 1deck? That is it's $16 to add on a deck, but $67 for 4 - especially when it is only $63 for a 4 deck (non-EB) pledge. Something doesn't add up here. You'd be much better off to create a second KS account and have a new pledge than add onto an existing one? (There may be more examples - I just noticed this one)

Remember, the project launches 11am PST, 2pm EST, 6am Australian time

I think you meant "6am -Eastern Daylight Saving- Australian Time".

[ecNate]

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The Pipmen have now launched on Kickstarter!

Head on over to check them out

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/58 ... ying-cards" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[rousselle]

I'm on board for a pair.

Added the Kickup to the original post.

So... why is the initial funding goal so high?

Oh, wait. That's in Australian Dollars, isn't it? Never mind.

[LouCipherr]

They're up, and I'm in. Pledged for 4 decks to start. Might get an uncut as this one just seems to be screaming for it.


Good luck on your campaign, Ben. I hope to see this one funded quickly.

[Fud]

Thanks guys!

And yes, AUD is higher than USD. The funding goal is around $14k - very reasonable

Cheers!

[Fud]

Thanks guys!

[sprouts1115]

Fud - Your 2:21 video was ok. Stick (= Pip ppl) with it , you have something. Ppls like transformation decks. I noticed you can't click on the UnitedCardists banner on your Kickstarter. Minor fix. Just remember your borders can be thinner.

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I do like your fat "10" index. In this case, it doesn't look out of place.

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YOu sold me on the 3oD. Did you know 3 is a magic number.

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Fud - Your 2:21 video was ok. Stick (= Pip ppl) with it , you have something. Ppls like transformation decks. I noticed you can't click on the UnitedCardists banner on your Kickstarter. Minor fix. Just remember your borders can be thinner.

Screenshot 2016-01-19 19.03.53.png

I do like your fat "10" index. In this case, it doesn't look out of place.

Screenshot 2016-01-19 19.04.42.png

YOu sold me on the 3oD. Did you know 3 is a magic number.

In the video, faith, hope, and charity are in the Tarot and the 10oS is missing.

Thanks Sprouts! If it only took till the 3 to sell you on the deck, you should be pleasantly surprised with the rest of it

On other notes, I didn’t link in the UC banner because it is paired with the Playingcardsforum one. The borders could have been thinner but it is too late for that now unfortunately. For future projects they will be as thin as LPCC allows – I have an idea in mind which will require as thin as possible as you will see! I'm not a fan of the video as the quality messed up somewhere during the uploading, but it gets the job done.

It is looking like this campaign will struggle to cross the line. I have talked with a few backers and non-backers who say that the delay in fulfilling the Prism deck cost me their pledge. I understand that (even though it wasn’t in my control), and because I lost out on quite a few of the Prism pledges in the early days it really hurt the momentum now. However the Prism has finally shipped, and if it doesn’t succeed the first time I have some ideas to kick it up a gear with a relaunch.