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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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Hello,

Newbie here. How does this contest work? What do I do to participate?

Thank you!
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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Everything oyu need is in the first post in this topic.

Basically pick a deck of cards released in 2015 that you think is the best in each category listed. Once all votes are in they are counted up and the best deck in each category is determined. You score points based on whether the decks you chose were 1st, 2nd or 3rd in each category. The top point scorers win prizes donated from all over the communiry.
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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CONTEST HAS STARTED !
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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misterharmanko wrote:Hi All,

Ok, So here is a fairly comprehensive list of all Kickstarter decks fulfilled during 2015.
Apologies if I have missed or duplicated any.
MODS / UC Members: Feel free to message me if any of these do not qualify for voting or you want me to add to the list. :D

Angelarium - Albino Dragon
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Whispering Imps Gamesters
Wizard of Oz - Albino Dragon
Back to the Asylum, Animagique and Branle decks are missing. All of them were delivered on 2015. Please add it to the list if possible, maybe someone will be interested to vote.
Best luck for everyone!
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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So, do the aves playing cards qualify or not? they are in the PCF list but portfolio dates them to 2014?
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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Back to the Asylum, Animagique and Branle decks are missing. All of them were delivered on 2015. Please add it to the list if possible, maybe someone will be interested to vote.
Best luck for everyone!
List updated as requested :)
So, do the aves playing cards qualify or not? they are in the PCF list but portfolio dates them to 2014?
I would say YES as the majority of backers would've received their decks in 2015, however this one is on the fence and up to the Mods to decide.

Funded in Nov 2014.
Shipping started mid Dec 2014
First backers received decks Dec 23rd 2014.
Finished shipping Jan 2015.
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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misterharmanko wrote: I would say YES as the majority of backers would've received their decks in 2015, however this one is on the fence and up to the Mods to decide.

Funded in Nov 2014.
Shipping started mid Dec 2014
First backers received decks Dec 23rd 2014.
Finished shipping Jan 2015.
I would assume not simply because it was eligible in the 2014 contest: http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php ... ear#p75543" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wouldn't be fair to run twice.
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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vasta41 wrote:
misterharmanko wrote: I would say YES as the majority of backers would've received their decks in 2015, however this one is on the fence and up to the Mods to decide.

Funded in Nov 2014.
Shipping started mid Dec 2014
First backers received decks Dec 23rd 2014.
Finished shipping Jan 2015.
I would assume not simply because it was eligible in the 2014 contest: http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php ... ear#p75543" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wouldn't be fair to run twice.
Glad you loked! I was going to say "yes", but if we allowed it to be vote for last year, it's not fair to allow it this time. Heck, I got my first deck (it was a prototype) in July of 2014, so I couldn't remember when it shipped.
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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thank you for clarification!
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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Not on the KS list but a couple decks worth keeping in mind:

Midnight Calaveras by Chris Ovdyenko / Dead on Paper
Oracle Shadow Edition by Chris Ovdyenko / Dead on Paper
Luxx Palme by Rick Davidson / JP Playing Cards
Luxx Shadow Edition v2 by Randy Butterfield / JP Playing Cards
Gold Monarchs by Theory11
Green Monarchs by Theory11
Red Monarchs v2 by Theory11
Contraband by Theory11
Nomad by Theory11
Mail Chimp Black Edition by Theory11
52 Plus Joker 2015 Deck by Paul Carpenter / 52 + Joker
Red Wheel by DKNG / Art of Play
Union by Theory11
HoneyBee by Randy Butterfield / Penguin Magic
Killer Bees by Ellusionist
Bumble Bees by Ellusionist
Superior Brand Robusto Classic by CARC
Superior Brand Robusto Classic Reserve by CARC
Christmas by Natalia Silva
Tenebre Zucca and Nero by 4PM Designs / Legends PCC
Cardistry Red and Blue by Handlordz
Hive 2 by Brendon Hong / KWP
Antler by Dan & Dave
Aviator by Dan & Dave
Guy Hollingworth by Dan & Dave
Bicycle Rider Back Luxe Series by USPCC
Firefly by Quantum Mechanic
Beetle Royale
Mythical
Vellichor
Medieval Revival
Sleepy Hollow by Chris Chelko / Whispering Imps
Black Market decks - Red Bar, Veteran, and Tzarouka
Amontillado

Okay. A few decks, I meant. A few decks worth keeping in mind. Your Mileage May Vary.

The list of KS decks is a HUUUUGE help for me making my picks, but I realized that a couple of my absolute faves aren't on the list, because they weren't KS. I haven't figured out how to get a list of 2015 decks from Portfolio52 yet. So, I hope this list is of use to some of you. :)
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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Please add to the Kickstarter list:

Kings of India
Moku Hanga

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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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rousselle wrote:Please add to the Kickstarter list:

Kings of India
Moku Hanga

Thanks!
List updated.
Thanks :)
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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So.. is there a definitive list of decks for 2015 somewhere?

I've noticed a few missing from the lists in this thread, so I'll list them here:
Beetle Royale
Mythical
Vellichor
Medieval Revival
Sleepy Hollow
Black Market decks - Red Bar, Veteran, and Tzarouka
Amontillado
Cultura
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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Calypso wrote:So.. is there a definitive list of decks for 2015 somewhere?

I've noticed a few missing from the lists in this thread, so I'll list them here:
Beetle Royale
Mythical
Vellichor
Medieval Revival
Sleepy Hollow
Black Market decks - Red Bar, Veteran, and Tzarouka
Amontillado
Cultura
Okay, I added these to my list of non-Kickstarter decks above, and I'm certain I'm still missing a few E, T11, and CPC releases. I'll continue to add as others point out decks missing from my list above. :-)
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Re: 2015 Decks of the Year Contest

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volantangel wrote:
Mike Ratledge wrote:
vasta41 wrote:
chach wrote:Does Mana qualify given its odd "fulfillment"?
1. Deck Series, so long as there has been one release in 2015, it qualifies. Deck series is not branding, ie. bicycle, legends & LUXX are not a series. Applicable series just off the top of my head, Jackson's tally ho series, Giovanni's Omnia series, Alex's Seasons series, Brain Vessel's Seven Seas, Emmanuel's paper-cut series etc.
I know I'm late to the party on this, and the decisions have been made on what is a series and what isn't but I just wanted to note that later in this thread I think I read that decks in the same series which got a release in 2015 count, and if it's decks by one designer as a series then Randys original LUXX (shadow edition) does count from what I can tell? Not trying to cause more confusion, just looking for clarification.

Maybe next year you can have best LUXX deck of 2016? ;)
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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Prizes are up ! last couple of days to vote ! I might possibly consider an extension but dont count on that !! Vote NOW !
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volantangel wrote:Prizes are up ! last couple of days to vote ! I might possibly consider an extension but dont count on that !! Vote NOW !
I fixed up the specifics. I have a pair of Mana Sybil N°3 sets with Livida added, total 6 decks and I have a half brick of Livida also. I have two uncuts Gio had Eddie at GW send me to use as a prize, one IS the Suprema (limited edition) uncut. Not really fair to put my name on it, it's his prize he supplied, but I will be shipping it. I added some detail to the hand picked brick Dan & Dave sent - it is easily worth $200+ from just three of the decks - which are now listed.
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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I don't think I saw Black Lions on any of the lists, I guess 2015 was pretty quiet for Blaine. I thought De'Vo came out with more decks than just the Cardistry decks in 2015, but I can't think of what they could've been off the top of my head.
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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Devo's Cardistry Heroes
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alric wrote:I don't think I saw Black Lions on any of the lists, I guess 2015 was pretty quiet for Blaine. I thought De'Vo came out with more decks than just the Cardistry decks in 2015, but I can't think of what they could've been off the top of my head.

Black lions is definitely part of the list, I think that's the only DB release this year. If you still want to change your votes let me know !

Btw I'm letting this run a couple of days to take in any more straddlers ! If you still havent voted ! Nows the time !!
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest

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Good catch on the Black Lions! I really wanted to talk about the hard choices, but since it's still open for a few more days (GET YOUR VOTES IN!) I'll hold off. For now I'll just say I found it hard to pick between decks in a lot of categories, my list was A or B or C and it was tough to pick just one. Thanks again for running this and major props to all the prize sponsors! :ugdance:
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Yeah, I had a tough time between a few favorites and to put in my votes before deadline.
I almost was going to pass because it was that hard to pick.
I wish I could of put in top 3 choices in 1, 2 & 3 order.
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It's been a great year! Kai & I agreed to take votes through Wednesday night, we had a couple people ask if they could still vote even over on Facebook, and felt it was reasonable.

That being the case, if anyone wants to shirt their vote, let us know by Wednesday!
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Down to the last day or so to vote! We have even more prizes up for grabs !! Any votes stands a very very good chance of winning something !
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest FINAL DAY OF VOTING

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Voting has officially closed. Any more entries would not be accepted. Please wait for the results to be tabulated, this would take some time, so I ask for your kind patience :)
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Do you have a rough number about how many took part in the contest?
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octave wrote:Do you have a rough number about how many took part in the contest?
I believe there are approximately 20-25 entries this year? I need to collate the numbers, expect the results to be out in the next couple of days !
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest - VOTING CLOSED!!

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volantangel wrote:
octave wrote:Do you have a rough number about how many took part in the contest?
I believe there are approximately 20-25 entries this year? I need to collate the numbers, expect the results to be out in the next couple of days !
I think my rough count was 29, but there has to be at least one duplicate / changed entry in there, possibly two? Upper 20's, at least.
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest - VOTING CLOSED!!

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Hmm I'm halfway though the results, I'm seeing some categories being pretty damn close, and some with clear run-away winners ! Stay tuned guys !
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Re: 2015 Deck of the Year Contest - VOTING CLOSED!!

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:D :D Wow, that sounds like really good chances of winning something
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