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Kind of sucks that those of us who were Patrons for 4 years no longer get direct updates on our long overdue rewards if we didn't decide to go for a fifth year. Hopefully that info will continue to get cross-posted here.

Gilded edition now available to anyone on Oaths site.

This is exactly the kind of deck I'm looking for... A medieval inspired deck in the style of ancient icons with a neat presentation including gilded edges. Yes, the price is higher than games from other well-known creators... but that unique touch from Lotrek... IT'S ART PERIOD! I've placed my order, I don't want to miss out on having a copy of this work of art... it's a pleasure for my eyes... a real beauty.

Got a shipping notification this morning. Anyone knows whats in the package besides year one? There are other decks that lotrek was supposed to ship out, just dunno the status of them

bdawg923 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 30, 2024 11:46 am Got a shipping notification this morning. Anyone knows whats in the package besides year one? There are other decks that lotrek was supposed to ship out, just dunno the status of them

I don't recall that it was specifically mentioned, but I presume the gift Royal Silk should be part of this.

steampunk52 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 30, 2024 11:52 am

bdawg923 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 30, 2024 11:46 am Got a shipping notification this morning. Anyone knows whats in the package besides year one? There are other decks that lotrek was supposed to ship out, just dunno the status of them

I don't recall that it was specifically mentioned, but I presume the gift Royal Silk should be part of this.

Ye I don't remember the last time I heard anything about it. Also silk rule, did we get that? Mystery 3 the new version?

MYSTERY III production progress

...printwise is amazing but slower than expected (no surprise here).
However, we're close and the newest estimation is that we will be ready in October.
We'll keep you posted with more details as days go by.

I ordered the sactimmus glided and have NOT gotten a shipping note so its probably the year1 package.

I got a shipping note as well and I didn't order anything so, it should definitely be the year one rewards.

For those who have received shipping notices for what we think will be the Year 1 rewards, are any of you located in the U.S. and who is the shipping notice from?

Thanks.

I'm in the US. the email was from Deutsche Post Customer Portal noreply-packet@deutschepost.com

Im in the US and nothing yet for me either

Same here. Nothing, and I am expecting White Patrons, Year 1, Mystery III, and Sanctissimus Gilded

Received my tracking number email this morning. It's almost like a dream. Not sure it is real, but this is great progress.

There is a centuries-long tradition of artists receiving financial support so that they can spend their time involved in creation. If you love Oath Playing Cards and what Lotrek does, then this is a chance to give additional support and help enable more production of what you love. You're part of commissioning the production of art. It looks like a wonderful opportunity to me, and I look at it the same way that I would donating to a museum of art. Receiving decks is a very nice bonus.

I think the deadline to signup for the last year of Lotrek's Patreon was Monday.

Received tracking number today also.

Deutsche Post to the UK.

Not expecting anything else from Lotrek so should definitely be Yr1 rewards.
Hope to have them next week

Whoops! Looks like I got to this party a little late. Y'all all enjoy your cards.

I just received my shipping email. Excited to get it!

If anyone is wondering, I wanted to gauge the state of Lotrek's Patreon as we now go into Year 5.

I checked the Patreon at three different times:
August 16th: 385 total members / 232 paid members
September 23rd: 398 total members / 229 paid members
October 2nd: 398 total members / 227 paid members

As we go into Year 5, it looks like net 14 additional people joined the Patreon, and Lotrek lost net 5 paid members. He was able to retain 98% of paid membership (through raw number alone, can't calculate revenue without internal data). I have to say, that's impressive and speaks to the loyalty and faith his fans have in him.

It's unfortunate Lotrek didn't advertise his Patreon for Year 5 enrollment, but it's possible he's feeling overwhelmed or some level of shame around how things have turned out and the Patreon not meeting his initial expectations. This is all conjecture on my part as I haven't spoken to him about it, but at the same time, he's lately been transparent and candid about the emotional challenges he's faced.

Looking forward to seeing people receive their Year 1 packages! I'm so curious how the Black Patrons looks in person.

Is there a list of the decks released since around August? I've messaged Lotrek several times on Patreon since trying to be able to order at least a Standard Blue Prism Oath, Redemption 8, Mystery III craft... maybe more? Anyway I have received no reply As a member since day 1 I hope there are some left

hsbc wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:31 pm Is there a list of the decks released since around August? I've messaged Lotrek several times on Patreon since trying to be able to order at least a Standard Blue Prism Oath, Redemption 8, Mystery III craft... maybe more? Anyway I have received no reply As a member since day 1 I hope there are some left

Mystery III Craft is Redemption 8, essentially. If you weren't a patron and bought Mystery III Craft, it wouldn't come in a Redemption tuck. That deck and Oath Blue Prism are still available on his website for patrons. Sanctissimus Gilded is sold out for patrons on his website, but still available for the public. Looks to be the same price for Patreon and public for that one.

Is your concern that you haven't received the decks yet, hsbc? I'm curious what you're asking.

kevork wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:37 pm I'm curious what you're asking.

I don't know what all I've missed! I'll have to double-check the website to see what's in stock, thanks

hsbc wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:42 pm

kevork wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:37 pm I'm curious what you're asking.

I don't know what all I've missed! I'll have to double-check the website to see what's in stock, thanks

I think Sanctissimus Gilded might be the only one you've missed then if you already bought the other ones you listed. When in doubt, consult my list

New deck announcement from Lotrek:

"Fragmenta (fragments in Latin)
I used elements from 4 different back designs (Silk players, Moresque, Golden Rule and Maestro) and created a new one! It may look like a simple idea but it took me more than a year of thinking to do it!

The deck is printed but will not be ready soon, as it will have the most crazy tuck case and I just need to finish MYSTERY III and White Patrons reprint first."

Also year 5 will have a deck, and also a foil print.

kevork wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:18 pm It's unfortunate Lotrek didn't advertise his Patreon for Year 5 enrollment, but it's possible he's feeling overwhelmed or some level of shame around how things have turned out and the Patreon not meeting his initial expectations.

If I could have seen successful delivery of year 1 rewards before the final deadline I may have enrolled. But it's hard to commit to something when the producer has never delivered and is several years behind. I'm sure the final year 5 product will be great and I look forward to seeing them and the other rewards. Lotrek's work is really amazing.

I really like that Fragmenta back

Yea in his IG post he mentioned it may be more decks and stuff added to year 5.

My tracking number is LY_____DE so whatever yours is, copy and paste it into USPS tracking search.

Has anybody that received a tracking email from DP for your Year 1 rewards, seen any movement yet? Mine has been saying that DP only received the shipping info but not the package. This is what happened with my White Patrons package that they never shipped and ended up shipping back to Lotrek. I am a bit anxious, the same thing is going to happen.

There’s movement.

Cheers,
KW