The House of the Rising Spade

Unread post by **guru** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 5:57 pm

These days I have been giving as well as reemphasizing the lesson on patience to my son through examples of playing card collectors (you guys) and how they never open those beautiful tuck boxes to look at the beauties inside.

He doesn't get it yet but some day he will, hopefully.

portcullis · Unread post by **portcullis** » Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:49 am

Wait, people open their tuck cases?

Eric Lee · Unread post by **Eric Lee** » Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:26 am

Yes, if the designers are nice like Lotrek, to not seal his masterpieces with a deck seal and cellophane (I am ever so grateful that he does that!). Also , I've heard stories of the odd, weird freaks who open their decks for the cards and art appreciation, and not just the tuck boxes.

I know for I am one of them and I am not alone.

Worse, there are even those who confess that they even *gasp* PLAY regular games with these art piec... cards!

Seriously, I can't figure out how they can play for long periods. Must be tough and slow going to keep pausing to check if you're playing the right court card! My friends couldn't even handle the metallic inks of JR's Pearl players ed deck. (Granted we were playing on the patio at night with not very bright light)

Unread post by **Bradius** » Mon Jul 16, 2018 5:14 am

These decks are not so expensive during the campaign that you can’t buy an extra pair or two to open and play with. Some of these should see the light of day and be enjoyed. I certainly plan to open at least one or two sets.

theCapraAegagrus · Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:58 am

Bradius wrote:Oscar53955, you should have picked up those engraved carat cases during the campaign, or at least during backerkit. For something like $28-26 USD, for a custom-engraved 6-deck carat case is a no-brainer. I added 2 extras to my order to display one of my mixed brick decks. TwoPiece gave me the idea, and I think it was brilliant as you can see the tucks inside.

See? I have good ideas, sometimes!

theCapraAegagrus · Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:14 am

Eric Lee wrote:Yes, if the designers are nice like Lotrek, to not seal his masterpieces with a deck seal and cellophane (I am ever so grateful that he does that!). Also , I've heard stories of the odd, weird freaks who open their decks for the cards and art appreciation, and not just the tuck boxes.

I know for I am one of them and I am not alone.

Worse, there are even those who confess that they even *gasp* PLAY regular games with these art piec... cards!

Seriously, I can't figure out how they can play for long periods. Must be tough and slow going to keep pausing to check if you're playing the right court card! My friends couldn't even handle the metallic inks of JR's Pearl players ed deck. (Granted we were playing on the patio at night with not very bright light)

I know that not everyone (and probably even most) can't afford it, and I've said it before, but I just tend to buy 2+ of every deck. I originally did this because if anything ever happened to the 1st deck (lost a card, spilled a drink, got too dirty), then I'd have backup(s) to open and be more careful with. This is also the case with Lotrek decks, but my friends and family tend to be very careful with the ones that are worth $50+. If something happens, well, I love the people and they're just playing cards. I buy them for everyone to enjoy. It wouldn't be as much fun as a collector/player if I didn't take the risk.

Down the line, I realized that I invested a lot into what have become very lucrative decks, and so I try to keep the seconds sealed for just-in-case scenarios (car blows up, bills pile up, emergency funds etc). Most of them are beautiful display pieces in collections.

In the case of this campaign, and the Gemini decks, and Ellusionist's Prohibition, I have (or will have) bought 4+ decks because of how much I love the display sets AND playing them. I've played with the Golden Oath deck, MetalLuxe Gold, etc. The modern foil beauties have received fantastic visceral reactions, but Gemini has BY FAR been the most well-received deck we've played with, not only because of how gorgeous the back design and colors are, but the pips and courts have been examined and wowed at by people that normally don't pay too much attention to the faces of cards I bring around.

TL;DR - I bought 4 of each of these decks for both displaying purposes AND because I plan on playing a LOT of card games with these.

Unread post by **rousselle** » Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:41 am

+1 what TwoPiece said.

Unread post by **Bradius** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:02 pm

After seeing and handling the Neo:Wave Ultra deck and getting a better understanding of Cartamundi's cold foil results, I am really getting excited to get a few of the Cartomancer decks I ordered. Those are going to look nice.

Unread post by **Conturbia** » Thu Jul 26, 2018 11:18 pm

Bradius wrote:After seeing and handling the Neo:Wave Ultra deck and getting a better understanding of Cartamundi's cold foil results, I am really getting excited to get a few of the Cartomancer decks I ordered. Those are going to look nice.

I visited the Cartamundi factory and I can confirm that

Unread post by **Stockholm17** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:26 am

HI all!

today I received the cards from Cartamundi and the golden cold foil is great!
Next week I should receive the tuckboxes from Lotrek, he cannot take decent pictures while he works ahah

About the Cartomancer cards, I made a video now on youtube.
Today kickstarter update about the production status.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE6ZgFk ... e=youtu.be[/youtube]

Cheers

portcullis · Unread post by **portcullis** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:39 am

So, forgive my impertinence, but how much longer do we have to wait??

Unread post by **Stockholm17** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:46 am

portcullis wrote:So, forgive my impertinence, but how much longer do we have to wait??

I posted many updates on KS, I wrote that September is shipping time.
If you are a KS backer please go to the project page and take a look.

portcullis · Unread post by **portcullis** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:59 am

OK, cool. I must have missed the last update. Last I heard you were hoping to ship the end of July.

Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:48 am

Cannot wait to review these officially!

Website · Unread post by **PipChick** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 12:01 pm

TheGentlemanWake wrote:Cannot wait to review these officially!

I can't wait for you to review these officially either lol

Unread post by **Stockholm17** » Fri Aug 31, 2018 2:44 pm

Hi all!

I dont know if you know it already, but I am running a giveaway on Instagram to celebrate the 9000 followers.
One Gatekeeper is the prize, if you have an Instagram account, here is my profile: @stockholm17

Soon update on kickstarter about the incoming shipping time

Darn, I cant wait to deliver these

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZylRXgH ... e=youtu.be[/youtube]

Unread post by **Lotrek** » Fri Aug 31, 2018 2:59 pm

Nice tucks!

portcullis · Unread post by **portcullis** » Sat Sep 01, 2018 1:30 am

Lotrek's is always an objective opini... Hang on!

Unread post by **Stockholm17** » Sun Sep 02, 2018 3:09 pm

more videos

tuck and cards

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilx7LY7x2ow&t=0s[/youtube]

Website · Unread post by **PipChick** » Sun Sep 02, 2018 3:14 pm

holy tuck do those look nice

Magic Tapp · Unread post by **Magic Tapp** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 4:34 am

Stockholm17 wrote:more videos tuck and cards

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilx7LY7x2ow&t=0s[/youtube]

These look fabulous, particularly the cartomancer deck...

theCapraAegagrus · Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:24 am

Can. Not. Wait. For. These. LORENZO!

Unread post by **Bradius** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:38 am

These are what custom playing cards are supposed to be. I really love Theory 11 tuck cases, but man if they would do it like this and develop their custom backs and include really amazing custom courts....they have the talent. This is how it is done. Both versions are just eye-poppingly great. Definitely glad I got a room in the Attic. But honestly, just get a pair of these decks and you will be in tall cotton.

CupcakeBaron · Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:42 am

Bradius wrote:These are what custom playing cards are supposed to be. I really love Theory 11 tuck cases, but man if they would do it like this and develop their custom backs and include really amazing custom courts....they have the talent. This is how it is done. Both versions are just eye-poppingly great. Definitely glad I got a room in the Attic. But honestly, just get a pair of these decks and you will be in tall cotton.

Currently googling what exactly it means to be "in tall cotton"

Unread post by **Bradius** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:45 am

Currently googling what exactly it means to be "in tall cotton"

To help others: The term has generalized to mean one is doing well or is successful. Tall cotton is the good stuff.

I guess as opposed to puny cotton.

portcullis · Unread post by **portcullis** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:56 pm

Ahhhhh Texas slang, how I miss thee!

theCapraAegagrus · Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:00 am

TwoPiece wrote:Can. Not. Wait. For. These. LORENZO!

Still THIS.

Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:13 am

These truly look delicious!

Merlebird · Unread post by **Merlebird** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:42 am

JacksonRobinson wrote:These truly look delicious!

SURGEON GENERAL WARNING: COLD FOILING NOT INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Räpylätassu · Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:00 am

I posted about this to the "Great deals on ebay" thread already, but I thought that maybe I should post this here as well, as you most likely won't find the following that easily.

House of the Rising Spade Prototype deck for sale on ebay for £ 99.99. Shipping from the UK.

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