2015 Decks of the Year Contest - Prize Selection !

[Räpylätassu]

I counted 21 points for me. I'm a bit suprised that Heretic won, I voted Arcana but I was quite sure that Venexiana Dark would win Oh well. Also a bit suprised that Joker and the Thief didn't win the best Jokers category. And did anyone else vote Vellichor for the best pips or was I the only one?

I hope that I manage to get at least some reward with those 21 points, but I'm feeling that I will be among the best scores who don't get one

[Mike Ratledge]

oooh! so happy for heretic!
thank you for the contest, the votes and for being a heretic backer.

I am going to repost asap

Hello guys!

I am very happy! - Thank you very much for voting Omnia, this mean much to me.

Congratulations to you both for in general kicking everybody else square in the rump! You obviously were neck & neck since Omnia tied with two different Stockholm17 decks in two subcategories.

My personal thanks - which I have already expressed to Kai ("volantangel" for newbies) for again - making UC look great yet again this year! All in all, after reviewing the tabulations, it was a great year! I know we're all anxious to see what coming (and we've already seen some _strong_ contenders) out that we'll be laying platitudes on next year! (tosses each a wreath of honor).

Feel free to grab the graphic and use as you like to promote your decks now and in the future! Thanks to Karin Yan for the minor update of last year's graphic since I seem to have misplaced the original source (yet again)... All in all, UC's "favorite sons" on Kickstarter pulled in 10 out of 16 subcategories (and overall) - not bad considering how hard the commercial groups pushed this year.

[vasta41]

Congrats to all winners! Truly great decks. I'm surprised by two things: best uncut, which I thought was Vellichor and best crowd-funded campaign, which I thought was Spirit. It doesn't shock me so much that they didn't wind but that they didn't even place or show. I guess that just goes to show you how many good playing cards keep getting made!

[DragonSoul]

So many great decks this year! All the winners are deserving and the choices were difficult. The hardest category for me was Best Courts. I truly wanted to vote equally for Arcana, Venexiana Dark, Heretic, No. 17, and The Coven.
Best Tuck Box was also difficult. With so many to choose from it's crazy that Delirium, the Hive 2 limited edition or Paul's 52 Plus Joker didn't place. I'm quite certain I was the only one who voted for Vintage Vampires for Best Pips but, I don't care. I think they were incredibly clever for the theme. Looks like 43 for me this year!

[Räpylätassu]

...I'm surprised by two things: best uncut, which I thought was Vellichor...

I voted Vellichor for best pips as I said above

But speaking of Vellichor, is Dark Matter Kards still in business? The account hasn't been logged in since last year and Mat has not made any updates. I know that he was designing that pretty sweet looking space themed deck, but no updates about that for a while now. Damn shame if they are out of business, Vellichor was great and I was really digging that new comic styled space theme deck. Does anyone know anything?

Sorry for the off topic message, but this is bugging me as much as the never ending search for answers for the great question of "Are lobsters mermaids for scorpions?" If anyone knows anything about either of these things, let me and this forum know.

[sinjin7]

Congrats to all winners! Truly great decks. I'm surprised by two things: best uncut, which I thought was Vellichor and best crowd-funded campaign, which I thought was Spirit. It doesn't shock me so much that they didn't wind but that they didn't even place or show. I guess that just goes to show you how many good playing cards keep getting made!

Now that you mention it, I should have voted for the Spirit deck for best crowd-funded campaign as well. They managed a very well designed deck with all of the bells and whistles at a such a low price point. I see what other equivalent decks are selling for nowadays and it just makes me shake my head and appreciate all the more what GW achieved with this deck.

[Lotrek]

Congratulations to Lorenzo and Giovanni! Their decks deserved the places they got.

And thanks to all who voted for my V. Dark courts and Jokers!

[volantangel]

I have updated the prizes ! Last 2 days if anyone still wants to put in a couple more tiers ! Currently we have 22 tiers and 33 voters, thats crazy !

Donors, once again you have my sincere thanks for your immense generosity, please check if the prizes i have listed are correct, if not please leave a post, a moderator can fix that for you.

I will begin the detailed tabulation of individual scores in a couple of days, does anybody want to see the detailed score breakdowns (hopefully i have gotten them all right, pretty sure its not 100% tho) XD

[chach]

I don't see the two tiers I pledged to donate, Kai. 1 Silver Edition Tally Ho deck (one of the ones in white tuck box) as well as a mix brick of decks TBD.

[montecarlojoe]

Mine turned into a brick too - I know what they are but I'll keep it a mystery box!

[Talisman]

Tiers 4, 5, 13, & 21 are missing info.

[Mike Ratledge]

Tiers 4, 5, 13, & 21 are missing info.

No, actually they're not. If there is a tie for first, there is no 2nd place - only third (unless it's a 3-way tie, then neither).

If there is a tie for 2nd, there is no 3rd place shown - because there is none, #2 & #3 tied.

[Talisman]

Tiers 4, 5, 13, & 21 are missing info.

No, actually they're not. If there is a tie for first, there is no 2nd place - only third (unless it's a 3-way tie, then neither).

If there is a tie for 2nd, there is no 3rd place shown - because there is none, #2 & #3 tied.

Wait Wha???
I was talking about the prizes. There is no info on what decks will be offered on those tiers. haha

[Talisman]

Oh I see you thought I was talking about the categories for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Nope wasn't talking about that.

[Talisman]

I think..., but anyway was talking about the prize tiers. For instance a brick with no explanation of what's in it, etc....

[Cbkimble]

That's the point. Mystery bricks.

[octave]

37 for my first try

Congrats to all the winners and a big thank you to all the donors!

[Mike Ratledge]

Oh I see you thought I was talking about the categories for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Nope wasn't talking about that.

Yep, didn't even look - just ass-u-me-d.

[NoirArts]

Tiers 4, 5, 13, & 21 are missing info.

Hi, first of all we want to congratulate every winner and to wish good luck in next 2016 year.

Regarding our (tier No.5) "Mystery brick" as someone said)) There are no info because we haven't told Mike what will be inside. Basically we wanted to place there all (most of all because some decks are sold out) of all decks that are produced by us. But we can agree which of our decks you want to see there) We'll be glad to satisfy you))

[sms69x]

First of all, congratulations to all the winners, it was well deserved!

Second, THANK YOU to all the donnators, your generosity is much appreciated.

Third, thanks to Kai an Mike for organizing this contest.

Forth, thank you to all the voters, without your vote this contest would be meaningless.

And fifth, the results show how competitive this year was, I had some trouble electing my winners. One of the biggest surprises for me was the Seasons V2 playing cards that didn't win any of the categories, I thought it would easily win best back design, best uncut or best pips, I must confess I didn't vote for Seasons, but because I really thought it would win in the previous categories, so I decided to get my vote for the second or third place!! Guess I was wrong if I could go back I would vote for seasons for sure!.

The other surprise was that Omnia didn't win the Best Overall Deck (Heretic is also a great winner), I was really hoping it does, maybe this year Golden Age will take the place!

[ecNate]

First you guys missed my donation - http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php ... 13#p100698

I agree I thought Uusi Classic and Seasons would have done better. I'm also very disappointed in all of you for forgetting about Hellsgate I think that had fabulous artwork, but perhaps too niche and dark of a theme to win. I also was surprised Arcana didn't do better given all the praise and final project pledges, perhaps theme related again where commercial success doesn't always translate to dedicated collectors.

I have a feeling one of the reasons Omnia, No17 and Heretic did so well here has almost as much to do with their level of activity here as the decks themselves. They are all great decks on their own and deserve the high placements, but feelings of familiarity with the creators and allowing all of us to be a part of the design process is HUGE. I think that directly and/or indirectly resulted in the decks being better and all of us taking a greater feeling of being part of it which all results in increased voting. Just an interesting observation.

For the record I only managed 37 this year, but I tried to vote more with my heart than with what I expected the group to vote.

Great work all, looking forward to see who had the greatest insight in their voting. Also, congrats to all the winners of the deck awards and voting winners, and especially the amazing generosity of the large group who donated this year!

[Joker and the Thief]

Thought we'd stop by and say that it is an honour to come third in 3 categories!
It's amazing to think that so many people think highly of our project. We appreciate the support guys!
See you on the 18th at 6PM PST sharp for White Gold

Thanks again!

- James
Joker and the Thief Playing Card Co.

[Mike Ratledge]

See you on the 18th at 6PM PST sharp for White Gold

Ahem, you might want to run that name by Bill / Cian first. Jus' kddin'... Keep it light, folks!

[volantangel]

Ok prize tiers are finalized ! I will be posting the individual votes shortly !

[volantangel]

Volantangel: 59 Points

Best Ace of Spades: ➙ No. 17
Best Back Design: ➙ Heretic
Best Court Cards: ➙ Venexiana Dark
Best Pips: ➙ Uusi classic
Best Jokers: ➙ Omnia
Best Deck Series : ➙ Seasons
Best Gaff/Extra Card : ➙ No. 17
Best Use of Colors: ➙ Omnia
Best Deck for Flourishing: ➙ Virts SS15
Best Deck for Fanning: ➙ Draconian
Best Deck for Magic: ➙ Black Lions
Best Uncut Sheet: ➙ Delicious
Best Tuck Box: ➙ Joker & Thief
Best Coin :➙ Draconian
Best Innovation on a Deck of Playing Cards: ➙ MPC impressions foil
Best Crowdfunded Campaign: ➙ Arcana
Overall Best Deck of 2015: ➙ Heretic

[volantangel]

Dentyne: 54 Points

Best Ace of Spades: ➙ Heretic
Best Back Design: ➙ Heretic
Best Court Cards: ➙ Heretic
Best Pips: ➙ Bowlarama
Best Jokers: ➙ Empire Bloodlines
Best Deck Series : ➙ Uusi Classic
Best Gaff/Extra Card : ➙ Heretic
Best Use of Colors: ➙ Omnia
Best Deck for Flourishing: ➙ Virtuoso Spring/Summer 2015
Best Deck for Fanning: ➙ Draconian
Best Deck for Magic: ➙ BlackLions
Best Uncut Sheet: ➙ Delicious
Best Tuck Box: ➙ Delerium
Best Coin :➙ Draconian
Best Innovation on a Deck of Playing Cards: ➙ Metaluxe
Best Crowdfunded Campaign: ➙ Arcana
Overall Best Deck of 2015: ➙ Heretic

[volantangel]

misterharmanko: 47 points

Best Ace of Spades - Whispering Imps Gamesters
Best Back Design - Omnia
Best Court Cards - Omnia
Best Pips - Venexiana Dark
Best Jokers - Omnia
Best Deck Series - Uusi - 6 Deck Series
Best Gaff Card - No. 17 by Lorenzo Gaggioti
Best Use of Colors - Tendril Ascendant / Nightfall
Best Deck for Flourishing - Virtuoso Spring/Summer 2015
Best Deck for Fanning - Luxx Palme
Best Deck for Magic - David Blaine Black Lions
Best Uncut Sheet - Arcana
Best Tuck Box - Scarlett Tally Ho
Best Coin - Omnia
Best Innovation on a Deck of Playing Cards - Superior Brand by EPCC
Best Crowdfunded Campaign - Arcana
Overall Best Deck - Omnia

(Corrected points - MCJ)

[volantangel]

cherrynukacola: 46 Points

Best Ace of Spades: ➙ No. 17 by Stockholm 17
Best Back Design: ➙ Dark Venexianna by Half Moon Playing Cards
Best Court Cards: ➙ Heretic by Stockholm 17
Best Pips: ➙ Heretic by Stockholm 17
Best Jokers: ➙ Dark Venexianna by Half Moon Playing Cards
Best Deck Series : ➙ UUSI 6 Deck Series
Best Gaff/Extra Card : ➙ Arcana by Chris Ovdiyenko
Best Use of Colors: ➙ Bicycle Sea Creatures by Seven Seas
Best Deck for Flourishing: ➙ Virtuoso Spring
Best Deck for Fanning: ➙ Luxx Palme by
Best Deck for Magic: ➙ Heretic by Stockholm 17
Best Uncut Sheet: ➙ Delicious by Emmanuel Jose
Best Tuck Box: ➙ Delirium by Thirdway Industries
Best Coin :➙ Arcana by Chris Ovdiyenko
Best Innovation on a Deck of Playing Cards: ➙ Cosmic Lanes by Midnight Playing Cards
Best Crowdfunded Campaign: ➙ Arcana by Chris Ovdiyenko
Overall Best Deck of 2015: ➙ Heretic by Stockholm 17

[volantangel]

jaytayo2212 : 44 Points

Best Ace of Spades: Heretic (Noctis) by Lorenzo
Best Back: Spirit (Blue) by Gambler's Warehouse
Best Courts: No.17 V2.0 by Lorenzo
Best Pips: Four Beasts by SiShou
Best Jokers: Omnia (Illumina) by Thirdway Industries
Best Deck Series: Tendril Series by Encarded
Best Gaff/Extra Card: Mirage by Patrick Kun
Best Use of Colors: Bicycle Ultimate Universe (Color Edition) by Gambler's Warehouse
Best for Flourishing: Virtuoso Spring/Summer 2015 by The Virts
Best Fanning: Draconians by Midnight Playing Cards
Best for Magic: Black Lions by David Blaine
Best Uncut: Delicious by Emmanuel
Best Tuck: Joker and the Thief
Best Coin: Four Beasts by SiShou
Best Innovation: Bowl-A-Rama Cosmic Lanes; glow-in-the-dark and raised surface on each card
Best Crowdfunding: Arcana
Best Overall: Scarlett Tally-Ho by Jackson Robinson

(Corrected points - MCJ)

[volantangel]

Räpylätassu (only the first vote counts =D) : 26 Points

Best Ace of Spades of 2015:
1. Joker and the Thief
2. No.17 (Stockholm17)
3. Contraband (Theory11)

Best Back Design of 2015:
1. Joker and the Thief
2. LUXX Palme
3. Uusi Classic

Best Court Cards of 2015:
1. Venexiana Dark (Half Moon Playing Cards)
2. Arcana (Dead on Paper)
3. Hive 2 (Kings Wild Project)

Best Pips of 2015:
1. Vellichor (Dark Matter Kards)
2. BRuT (Uusi)
3. LUXX Palme

Best Jokers of 2015:
1. Joker and the Thief
2. LUXX Palme
3. No.17 (Stockholm17)

Best Deck Series of 2015:
2. Kings Wild Projects Tally-Ho
3. Titanic (RJ Tomlinson)

Best Gaff/Extra Cards of 2015:
1. Black Book Manifesto (Uncommon Beat)
2. Kings of India
3. Burgundy Hollingworth (Dan&Dave)

Best Use of Colors of 2015:
1. Venexiana Dark (Half Moon Playing Cards)
2. Pr1me Arte
3. Mardi Gras (Edgy Brothers)

Best Deck for Flourishing of 2015:
1. Seasons Verana
2. Mirage (Patrick Kun)
3. Saturn (Jose Morales)

Best Deck for Fanning 2015:
1. LUXX Palme
2. Draconian (Midnight Playing Card Company)
3. Uusi Classic

Best Deck for Magic of 2015:
1. Play Fair (Kei Izumi)
2. Burgundy Hollingworth (Dan&Dave)
3. Mirage (Patrick Kun)

Best Uncut Sheet of 2015:
1. Arcana (Dead on Paper)
2. Venexiana Dark (Half Moon Playing Cards)
3. Original LUXX Shadow Edition

Best Tuck Box of 2015:
1. Joker and the Thief
2. Arcana (Dead on Paper)
3. Kings of India

Best Coin of 2015:
1. Arcana (Dead on Paper)
2. Venexiana Dark
3. Titanic (RJ Tomlinson)

Best Innovation on a Deck of Playing Cards of 2015:
1. Arcana (Dead on Paper)
2. Venexiana Dark
3. Vellichor (Dark Matter Kards)

Best Crowdfunded Campaign of 2015:
1. Arcana (Dead on Paper)
2. Titanic (RJ Tomlinson)
3. BRuT (Uusi)

Best Overall Decks of 2015:
1. Arcana (Dead on Paper)
2. Venexiana Dark
3. Joker and the Thief