Feedback, ideas on inlay design (1 Viewer)

[Chanchan720]

Decided to go in big on a custom set.

1- Give me your feedback on colors, spots. I just picked lots of different chips I like from a variety of sets and attempted to replicate them.

2- how many of each denomination should I buy? I think ideally it would be for 40 people.

3- Also, I dont like "fake" casino names. I would like just a simpler looking denominations similar to Palais de Congres. Any really good and simple designs you have seen?

 

[Beakertwang]

Cash and/or tournament? From the colors, I'm guessing T5 base tourney set.

 

[Chanchan720]

Cash and/or tournament? From the colors, I'm guessing T5 base tourney set.

Ahhh! I'm so torn on this. The idea started with T5 tourney.
Those of you who have purchased, did you wish you had the option of cash and tourney? Should I make a $1 and $5k too?
To answer your question, for now it is a T5 tourney

 

[Nex]

First up: Get a color sample set before you make any further decisions on spot design. Some colors look radically different in person than on screen. You don't want to waste a lot of money on an unpleasant surprise.

The red and lavender chips will look fairly drab.
Red (even man red) is quite dark on its own - don't compine this with dark colors such as charcoal. The gray spot is okay, although it won't pop either. I'd definitely use dayglo colors for the spots.
The other mentioned chip also consists of 3 drab colors. Maybe replace retro lavender with dayglo pink.

How many deniminations - noone will be able to give you an answer if you don't specify if it's for cash or tournament, and if cash, what kind of games (limit/no limit) and stakes.

 

[Beakertwang]

T1000(T2000) starting stacks, you would start with 10/10/7/(2)--I found this to work just fine, but you could start with 10/14/6/(2), because, you know--MOAR chips.

You would need something like:
400 x T5
400 x T25
300 x T100
160 x T500 (This is more than enough, but covers plenty of rebuys, plus color ups.)
40 x T1000 (with T2000 stacks, you would have 80k in play total, so 40 T1000's would cover half your total, no need for T5000 in my opinion, but you could, because, you know--MOAR chips!)

Of course, there are those with much more expertise than me, and I'm sure they will pipe in.

 

[Beakertwang]

Also, using the same set for cash and tourney is a bad idea--not so much if you have a single table of close buddies and/or family, but if you've got 40 players, I would certainly keep them separate.

 

[Trihonda]

First, I’m not a fan of T5 tourney structures... I think it’s kinda what some new people tend to do, cuz it’s what their friends did... that said, there are some that do the T5 tourneys and for specific reasons. I’d ask yourself why you’re doing T5 start, and if you have a logical reason why (other than it’s what we’ve always done), then go for it... understand, most tourneys start with T25, in Vegas and elsewhere, so by making the jump to T25 starting, it makes them more similar to what your players are apt to find in a casino or elsewhere. You as a player, and your game will evolve. When I first joint a chip/poker forum, I was all about a T5 cuz that’s what my buddy’s played with, but I evolved. I’m glad I didn’t spend a ton on a T5 set back when I started. But again, if you’re already evolved and still want the T5 and it’s what you want, then go for it.

That all said, I like that you’re going with scrown. I am very jealous. Your set is going to be awesome!

I agree 1000% with getting a color sample set. And attemp to ensure the edge spots aren’t similar to the chip next to it’s (either spots or base colors). I already see a dirty stack potential with your 500.

Chip specific, I like your T5 chip, a lot, but ditch it, cuz its a T5 in a tourney set, lol...

I like ur T25, but it’ll get tweaked in sure. And I love the colors of your DG tiger chip... Very similar to my T5k.

 

[Beakertwang]

Decided to go in big on a custom set.

1- Give me your feedback on colors, spots. I just picked lots of different chips I like from a variety of sets and attempted to replicate them.

2- how many of each denomination should I buy? I think ideally it would be for 40 people.

3- Also, I dont like "fake" casino names. I would like just a simpler looking denominations similar to Palais de Congres. Any really good and simple designs you have seen?

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Regarding your colors and edgespots, just a couple initial thoughts:

T25--Try Dayglo green with retro green spots. There's not enough contrast between dg green and lt green.

T1000--Maybe try a canary or arc yellow base, for more contrast with the 5.

 

[Beakertwang]

First, I’m not a fan of T5 tourney structures... I think it’s kinda what some new people tend to do, cuz it’s what their friends did... that said, there are some that do the T5 tourneys and for specific reasons. I’d ask yourself why you’re doing T5 start, and if you have a logical reason why (other than it’s what we’ve always done), then go for it... understand, most tourneys start with T25, in Vegas and elsewhere, so by making the jump to T25 starting, it makes them more similar to what your players are apt to find in a casino or elsewhere.

That all said, I like that you’re going with scrown. I am very jealous. Your set is going to be awesome!

I agree 1000% with getting a color sample set. And attemp to ensure the edge spots aren’t similar to the chip next to it’s (either spots or base colors). I already see a dirty stack potential with your 500.

Chip specific, I like your T5 chip, a lot, but ditch it, cuz its a T5 in a tourney set, lol...

I like ur T25, but it’ll get tweaked in sure. And I love the colors of your DG tiger chip... Very similar to my T5k.

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I agree with @Trihonda's comment about T5 base tourneys. T25 seems to lend itself to more sensible betting and blind structures.

 

[Nex]

T25--Try Dayglo green with retro green spots. There's not enough contrast between dg green and lt green.

T1000--Maybe try a canary or arc yellow base, for more contrast with the 5.

There doesn't have to be so much contrast within a chip. Other than for "I don't like how this looks". Technically, if looking at the designs with focus on dirty stack problems, what you'd see this chip as would be a lt green 314 dg arc yellow. Simple as that.

I know the origins of the 25 and 1k, but I'm lost on the other ones.

 

[Chanchan720]

There doesn't have to be so much contrast within a chip. Other than for "I don't like how this looks". Technically, if looking at the designs with focus on dirty stack problems, what you'd see this chip as would be a lt green 314 dg arc yellow. Simple as that.

I know the origins of the 25 and 1k, but I'm lost on the other ones.
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Yes I love those two chips you did.

 

[Chanchan720]

First, I’m not a fan of T5 tourney structures... I think it’s kinda what some new people tend to do, cuz it’s what their friends did... that said, there are some that do the T5 tourneys and for specific reasons. I’d ask yourself why you’re doing T5 start, and if you have a logical reason why (other than it’s what we’ve always done), then go for it... understand, most tourneys start with T25, in Vegas and elsewhere, so by making the jump to T25 starting, it makes them more similar to what your players are apt to find in a casino or elsewhere. You as a player, and your game will evolve. When I first joint a chip/poker forum, I was all about a T5 cuz that’s what my buddy’s played with, but I evolved. I’m glad I didn’t spend a ton on a T5 set back when I started. But again, if you’re already evolved and still want the T5 and it’s what you want, then go for it.

That all said, I like that you’re going with scrown. I am very jealous. Your set is going to be awesome!

I agree 1000% with getting a color sample set. And attemp to ensure the edge spots aren’t similar to the chip next to it’s (either spots or base colors). I already see a dirty stack potential with your 500.

Chip specific, I like your T5 chip, a lot, but ditch it, cuz its a T5 in a tourney set, lol...

I like ur T25, but it’ll get tweaked in sure. And I love the colors of your DG tiger chip... Very similar to my T5k.

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First, I’m not a fan of T5 tourney structures... I think it’s kinda what some new people tend to do, cuz it’s what their friends did... that said, there are some that do the T5 tourneys and for specific reasons. I’d ask yourself why you’re doing T5 start, and if you have a logical reason why (other than it’s what we’ve always done), then go for it... understand, most tourneys start with T25, in Vegas and elsewhere, so by making the jump to T25 starting, it makes them more similar to what your players are apt to find in a casino or elsewhere. You as a player, and your game will evolve. When I first joint a chip/poker forum, I was all about a T5 cuz that’s what my buddy’s played with, but I evolved. I’m glad I didn’t spend a ton on a T5 set back when I started. But again, if you’re already evolved and still want the T5 and it’s what you want, then go for it.

That all said, I like that you’re going with scrown. I am very jealous. Your set is going to be awesome!

I agree 1000% with getting a color sample set. And attemp to ensure the edge spots aren’t similar to the chip next to it’s (either spots or base colors). I already see a dirty stack potential with your 500.

Chip specific, I like your T5 chip, a lot, but ditch it, cuz its a T5 in a tourney set, lol...

I like ur T25, but it’ll get tweaked in sure. And I love the colors of your DG tiger chip... Very similar to my T5k.

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Excellent comment on the t5. Do you recommend just 25, 100, 500, and 1000?

 

[Chanchan720]

First up: Get a color sample set before you make any further decisions on spot design. Some colors look radically different in person than on screen. You don't want to waste a lot of money on an unpleasant surprise.

The red and lavender chips will look fairly drab.
Red (even man red) is quite dark on its own - don't compine this with dark colors such as charcoal. The gray spot is okay, although it won't pop either. I'd definitely use dayglo colors for the spots.
The other mentioned chip also consists of 3 drab colors. Maybe replace retro lavender with dayglo pink.

How many deniminations - noone will be able to give you an answer if you don't specify if it's for cash or tournament, and if cash, what kind of games (limit/no limit) and stakes.

Excellent color feedback.

 

[Chanchan720]

T1000(T2000) starting stacks, you would start with 10/10/7/(2)--I found this to work just fine, but you could start with 10/14/6/(2), because, you know--MOAR chips.

You would need something like:
400 x T5
400 x T25
300 x T100
160 x T500 (This is more than enough, but covers plenty of rebuys, plus color ups.)
40 x T1000 (with T2000 stacks, you would have 80k in play total, so 40 T1000's would cover half your total, no need for T5000 in my opinion, but you could, because, you know--MOAR chips!)

Of course, there are those with much more expertise than me, and I'm sure they will pipe in.

What if I do the t25 instead? Should I get a t5000?

 

[Chanchan720]

First, I’m not a fan of T5 tourney structures... I think it’s kinda what some new people tend to do, cuz it’s what their friends did... that said, there are some that do the T5 tourneys and for specific reasons. I’d ask yourself why you’re doing T5 start, and if you have a logical reason why (other than it’s what we’ve always done), then go for it... understand, most tourneys start with T25, in Vegas and elsewhere, so by making the jump to T25 starting, it makes them more similar to what your players are apt to find in a casino or elsewhere. You as a player, and your game will evolve. When I first joint a chip/poker forum, I was all about a T5 cuz that’s what my buddy’s played with, but I evolved. I’m glad I didn’t spend a ton on a T5 set back when I started. But again, if you’re already evolved and still want the T5 and it’s what you want, then go for it.

That all said, I like that you’re going with scrown. I am very jealous. Your set is going to be awesome!

I agree 1000% with getting a color sample set. And attemp to ensure the edge spots aren’t similar to the chip next to it’s (either spots or base colors). I already see a dirty stack potential with your 500.

Chip specific, I like your T5 chip, a lot, but ditch it, cuz its a T5 in a tourney set, lol...

I like ur T25, but it’ll get tweaked in sure. And I love the colors of your DG tiger chip... Very similar to my T5k.

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Are you saying the t500 looks too much like t100?

 

[Trihonda]

Excellent comment on the t5. Do you recommend just 25, 100, 500, and 1000?

Most sets have a 25/100/500/1k/5k progression. The 5k allows for deeper stacks and more flexibility. A typical starting stack might be 10k, 12k or 15k

Are you saying the t500 looks too much like t100?

I think they share similar spots colors which might be problematic. Though I like where you’re going with this set.

 

[Beakertwang]

What if I do the t25 instead? Should I get a t5000?

Absolutely, and maybe a barrel of 25000s.

T25 base typically would be starting stacks of T10000. 8/8/4/7 is the most efficient use of your chip dollar.
T25 x 320
T100 x 320
T500 x 180
T1000 x 300
T5000 x 100
T25000 x 20 (optional)

8/13/5/6 or 12/12/5/6 are also possible starting stacks, but require more chips (good), and therefore more cost (bad?).

 

[Chanchan720]

So about my dirty stack issue, how important is it, in your opinion, to have spot progression? Meaning, if I made the t500 more like my current t5...

 

[Chanchan720]

So about my dirty stack issue, how important is it, in your opinion, to have spot progression? Meaning, if I made the t500 more like my current t5...

Honestly t500 is the HARDEST chip for me to design because I dont really like purple at all...what's your favorite purple chip?

 

[allforcharity]

Honestly t500 is the HARDEST chip for me to design because I dont really like purple at all...what's your favorite purple chip?

You can have whatever colours you like because it's YOUR custom set. You have denoms on them, anyway.

If you don't like deep Purple then go for something lighter like Fuchsia or a Wine red.

 

[Chanchan720]

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You can have whatever colours you like because it's YOUR custom set. You have denoms on them, anyway.

If you don't like deep Purple then go for something lighter like Fuchsia or a Wine red.

I guess I just dont know the best way to make my t500 not look like t100...just change the edge spots of different base color?

 

[Beakertwang]

You could go with a white 500. Same 8D18 edgespots, but maybe change the gray to charcoal?

 

[Beakertwang]

One thing that seems to be common around here (like "get samples"), is don't rush into your custom set. Play around with lots of different ideas, let them sit for a while, then come back to them, and see if it still works for you.

 

[Rhodeman77]

Retro lavender is a great color!!! I used it as the base color for my T500. As suggested I’d drop the T5 chip and start with T25. You can add some form of red T5000 chip if you like.


Also the T100 is awesome!!

 

[Mr Winberg]

Honestly t500 is the HARDEST chip for me to design because I dont really like purple at all...what's your favorite purple chip?

Since you asked: If I ever order a custom CPC set I'm gonna shamelessly steal @LinkyBabe's PoCo After Dark T500 chip, just sayin
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/poco-after-dark-cpc-customs.20392/

If you don't like purple, the good news is that you don't need many T500 if the next chip is T1000. Or, like others have said, choose something else

+1 on T25 base.
+1 on getting some T25000! Especially if you're gonna have up to 40 players.

 

[Beakertwang]

How about this for a T500?

 

[SeanGecko]

I got to agree a white would help lots of dark in that set

 

[Trihonda]

Your spots have a huge effect on the appearance of a base color. Lighter spots will make the chip overall look lighter. Or the opposite is true. The DG tiger is too bright so I used darker charcoal spots to tone down the brightness.

My 500 spots were a mix and I almost wish there was more definition between the 100 and 500

But you can tell them apart and we rarely have any dirty stack issues. .

 

[SeanGecko]

Your spots have a huge effect on the appearance of a base color. Lighter spots will make the chip overall look lighter. Or the opposite is true. The DG tiger is too bright so I used darker charcoal spots to tone down the brightness.

My 500 spots were a mix and I almost wish there was more definition between the 100 and 500

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But you can tell them apart and we rarely have any dirty stack issues. .

That’s a damn pretty t1000

 

[JustinInMN]

+1 on T25 base, especially for this many players.

Doing 8/8/4/7 for T10K just stretches your dollar more than doing 10/10/7/2 for T2K. It's 2 chips a stack, but that's almost a rack if planning 40 players.

So you would probably be looking at 8/8/4/7 + 1 extra T1000 per player for coloring up the T25 and T100 so 320/320/160/320 is 920 chips already. Add 60 T5000 to accommodate 30 rebuys and 20 T25K for the biggest color up and you have a cool 1000 chips to cover this.

You also will be able to do configurations like 12/12/5/6 for smaller numbers of players for bigger stacks. (Well in quantity anyway . )

+1 Also for separating tournament and cash stacks. You can find plenty of arugments in other threads relating to banker risk due to chip migration, but I have an even better argument for you. If you really have a four table tournament you will have early bust outs that may want to play cash and that would be pretty awkward with limited chips available.

Good luck and I will be curious to see where the design goes.