* Round 1 Voting* Mad Duck vs Lucky Dog (1 Viewer)

[bsdunbar1]

@MegaTon44 and @Leonard please flood this thread with your set pron to solicit votes

17. Mad Duck Poker - @MegaTon44
37. Lucky Dog - @Leonard

 

[MegaTon44]

Ceramic vs Clay - like fighting a gorilla in a phone booth.



 

[sir bluffs alot]

Mad Love for the DUCKS!!!

 

[Chippy McChiperson]

Oof 2 really nice sets from 2 really great guys

 

[WedgeRock]

Daaaaaaaaamn!

 

[MegaTon44]

Anyone who hasn't read the Lucky Dog thread, please do. It's a happy and sad read. Love the set @Leonard.

If it means anything, I have 2 custom sets coming to honor my pup, who just happened to be named Lucky.

 

[DMack]

Anyone who hasn't read the Lucky Dog thread, please do. It's a happy and sad read. Love the set @Leonard.

If it means anything, I have 2 custom sets coming to honor my pup, who just happened to be named Lucky.

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Corgi??

 

[DMack]

Very cool. Never had one, but have always loved them!

 

[detroitdad]

There are some tough choices in this round. This is another one. It was a really tough one for me to decide on. Sorry Dan, but @Leonard won out slightly. Both are great sets (thanks for the surprise sample set btw)

 

[WedgeRock]

I like the keystone integrated into the inlay and the black labels sets the Mad Duck apart. Lucky Dog is also very well done.

 

[detroitdad]

Anyone who hasn't read the Lucky Dog thread, please do. It's a happy and sad read. Love the set @Leonard.

If it means anything, I have 2 custom sets coming to honor my pup, who just happened to be named Lucky.

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I've contemplated doing something similar. I've had enough dogs (or MWD's) that I could do an entire set and cover most base colors lol.

 

[EnjoyLife]

I am a dog lover, but went with the Ducks

 

[Toby]

Real clay every time for me!

 

[MegaTon44]

Though I am a chipper who naturally loves clay chips, I am also one who has a huge appreciation for ceramics and would never dismiss a ceramic set (specifically, a hybrid set) simply because it isn't clay.

Here are a few reasons why I respect hybrid sets:

• Label design is essentially the same process as inlay design (less any shaped inlay considerations)
• There are thousands (millions?) of colors to choose from, as opposed to <100 from a clay chip manufacturer
• There are thousands of spot patterns/styles/designs to choose from, as opposed to a handful from CPC/Paulson
• Filler art (design in the rolling edge) is a real thing and is considered in spot progression - not a consideration for clay
• Making changes to a hybrid set requires Adobe Illustrator skills - fortunately, @p5woody is the best at committing to the cause
• Dealing with "Amy", "Susie" etc from China/Hong Kong is a challenge. There's a language barrier and they are like 12 hours ahead of US Eastern Time so communication is a pain point.
• Paying via international bank transfer is a pain in the balls

Overall, it is easy to overlook hybrids, but I can say that the design process can take several weeks/months to complete and the results (especially 43mm) are bad ass.

 

[Leonard]

 

[Leonard]

 

[detroitdad]

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you already got my vote! love this set

 

[Leonard]

 

[Northern Paladin]

A fight between bird and canid. The bets are open!

Spoiler Alert: an animal will win

 

[BGinGA]

The angriest animal will win.

 

[MegaTon44]

GG @Leonard. Beautiful chips! On to @Chippy McChiperson's Nirvana Lounge set.

Well, it was fun while it lasted. Would it be weird if I don't vote for my own chips?

 

[Chippy McChiperson]

Haha no not at all