The Cartographer: A Puzzle Journey in Luxury Playing Cards

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The Cartographer: A Puzzle Journey in Luxury Playing Cards

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Nice concept but artwise not for me.
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Yeah, I understand that this is a VERY non-traditional deck of cards. While it is a completely playable deck, it doesn't have most of the traditional features that a magician, cardist, or gambler might want -- it's really for the puzzle/gamer and card enthusiast. But I greatly appreciate the compliment on the "nice concept"! Thanks!
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You have some interesting design elements but something doesn't quite work for me. Wish I could put my finger on it... but it doesn't "speak" to me. Even if I did like it though, the shipping would stop me as it basically doubles the price for two decks as I'm in the UK.

I also like the coins, but $20 each plus $5 more for shipping each is quite a lot, especially when the renders aren't really doing them justice as to what they might look like.

In any case, good luck with your project.
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Strag wrote: Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:14 am You have some interesting design elements but something doesn't quite work for me. Wish I could put my finger on it... but it doesn't "speak" to me. Even if I did like it though, the shipping would stop me as it basically doubles the price for two decks as I'm in the UK.

I also like the coins, but $20 each plus $5 more for shipping each is quite a lot, especially when the renders aren't really doing them justice as to what they might look like.

In any case, good luck with your project.
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For those of you who don't know, Todd also does a fantastic job photographing cards from decks and then overlaying them onto a template. His compilations come out phenomenally and offer a great glimpse at cards others may keep sealed. He was even kind enough to explain his process to me and very willing to help me understand. https://www.instagram.com/lonelyjokerscards/
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I was just looking at this campaign again on the weekend. I am crazy for 'map' decks and I like everything about this one BUT the Courts were so not to my liking, I just couldn't
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