+Sepp & Berta Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 A few days ago i had a new idea: a magic coin, which will improve the skills of a geocacher. It's a collection of 4 coins: Protection, Intelligence, Vision and Stamina. If you like RPGs and other magic items, you probably like my idea too. This is a preview of one of the final coins: This is the first draft: >>> Here you see the whole collection I guess, that antique silver or black nickel would be the best choice for these coins :-) What do you think about my idea? Greetings from Bavaria, Claudia aka Sepp & Berta Quote
+Sepp & Berta Posted October 30, 2006 Author Posted October 30, 2006 My first post was deleted!? strange... Quote
+Team chelmo Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) I like these coins , they look great! Is the centre going to be a deep translucent varnish or the like to give it depth (3D)? Also will they be sold as a set or individual over time? Would be keen for a set depending on price to get way down south. Mark P.S. Either finish would look good as long as the detail is still clear on the BN finish (I'm partial to antique silver though) Edited October 30, 2006 by Team chelmo Quote
+CJPJ Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 Those look amazing - I'd definetly get one if not the entire set once costs were posted. Quote
+~tasia~ Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 i think it looks cool!! definitely would buy a few of them. Quote
+AtlantaGal Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 I like them also, but would definitely stick to an antique metal as the choice of finish. The detail will be washed out with the black nickel. I also agree that the cloisonne ink colors (transparant. think '06 compass rose as an example) would be the best choice as well. Quote
+Twin Peaks Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 I like what I see!! Count me in for a few of those! I agree with AtlantaGal, go for the antique metals. (also pewter maybe?) Shiny Gold would make it look kitch and black nickel would kill the detail IMHO Quote
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 This is not a pre-order thread gang. As you can tell these coins are not trackable, so the OP is just asking for input and feedback on the design. Quote
glennk721 Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 Greets at this link provided of photos back of coin says track at GC dot com ?? http://www.geocache-info.de/coin2/skillpreview.jpg Beautiful coin ! Quote
+forthferalz Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) Greets at this link provided of photos back of coin says track at GC dot com ?? http://www.geocache-info.de/coin2/skillpreview.jpg Beautiful coin ! RPG- that's us! A beautiful design but i would go for foggy silver/foggy gold on the recesse areas - not antique - the transparent enamel finish will be brighter -masters of cache was washed out - looks a lot like green jello not cloisonne compared to compass roses. and trackable - it is worth the extra money if you plan to make them think of the cool icon/s and i think some patterning behind the transparent makes the light scatter better -i haven't seen fisnjack's coin yet but he did transparent in antgold/silver- the gold avatar photo looked ok The mint says black will not work - you need two layers silver under the black to get a magicball effect NOTE: coin IS trackable - wording on back center is there. Edited October 30, 2006 by forthferalz Quote
+sir_zman Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 Wow, these are cool looking. Let me know when they are available for pre-order or order. Quote
+Renegade Knight Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) My two cents. Use Edge Tracking. Then you can free up the face of the coin for the design element and keep tracking from mucking up your art. I like the first 4 coins. Taht 5th though with the Gx doesn't really fit the theme. Edited October 30, 2006 by Renegade Knight Quote
+Sepp & Berta Posted October 30, 2006 Author Posted October 30, 2006 Just to make this clear. The coins will be trackable! @Renegade Knight: The coin with the Gx is in fact the backside of the 4 others Greetings from Bavaria, Sepp & Berta Quote
+Team JSAM Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 If you make then gc.com trackable I am in for two of each! Quote
+Marky Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 I agree with most others, I would go with an antique finish. I think Antique Silver and Antique Bronze would both look good (I generally favor antique bronze over antique gold, because to me it looks more aged). Looking forward to see how these come out. Since the OP said they are going to be trackable, I guess I can say that I want one of each metal of each design. --Marky Quote
+Renegade Knight Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 Just to make this clear. The coins will be trackable! @Renegade Knight: The coin with the Gx is in fact the backside of the 4 others Greetings from Bavaria, Sepp & Berta Hmmm...I'd go with a repeat of the logo (eye, sheild, etc) from the front. Or maybe a color Gx... Quote
+redheadedscorpio Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 I love this idea and the designs!! Any clue at all as to what cost would be for a set?? Depending on cost, I am in for a set or two.... Quote
+Team chelmo Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) These coins would definitely be more attractive as trackable with icon, but it sounds like they are going to be anyway. I'd be up for two sets then, one to travel, one to keep. Another suggestion which may or may not be possible without raising the price too much, how about making the cetre coloured piece like a dome, maybe only a few mm but would give the symbol real depth and make it like looking into a crystal ball... just a thought. Edited October 30, 2006 by Team chelmo Quote
+Sepp & Berta Posted October 31, 2006 Author Posted October 31, 2006 <snip> Another suggestion which may or may not be possible without raising the price too much, how about making the cetre coloured piece like a dome, maybe only a few mm but would give the symbol real depth and make it like looking into a crystal ball... just a thought. This is exactly what we plan to do Thanks for your replies! We are really glad that you like the coins Quote
+DresselDragons Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 My first post was deleted!? strange... Weird...mine was deleted, too...just posted to say that we liked them. Quote
+Sepp & Berta Posted October 31, 2006 Author Posted October 31, 2006 Update: i changed the design to anti-silver :-) Quote
+The Dream Cachers Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Very nice! We'd like a set of these coins! Quote
+Twin Peaks Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Update: i changed the design to anti-silver :-) Great choice! , put me down for a set or two. Quote
+AtwellFamily Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Just to make this clear. The coins will be trackable! @Renegade Knight: The coin with the Gx is in fact the backside of the 4 others Greetings from Bavaria, Sepp & Berta Why is Protection on the back different then the other three words? Quote
+fox-and-the-hound Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Great concept and a beautiful, clean design Can't wait to see the progress on these! Quote
+Sepp & Berta Posted October 31, 2006 Author Posted October 31, 2006 Why is Protection on the back different then the other three words? Because that image shows the backside of the "protection"-coin (the one with the red button). We want to highlight the text according to the "nature" of the coin. On the back of the blue coin, for example, the text "vision" will be highlighted. Greetings from Bavaria, Sepp & Berta Quote
+AtwellFamily Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Why is Protection on the back different then the other three words? Because that image shows the backside of the "protection"-coin (the one with the red button). We want to highlight the text according to the "nature" of the coin. On the back of the blue coin, for example, the text "vision" will be highlighted. Greetings from Bavaria, Sepp & Berta Very nice though but that would mean additional molds just for that. Seems like over kill. Just my opinion. Great looking coin. Quote
Not So Lost Puppies Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Why is Protection on the back different then the other three words? Because that image shows the backside of the "protection"-coin (the one with the red button). We want to highlight the text according to the "nature" of the coin. On the back of the blue coin, for example, the text "vision" will be highlighted. Greetings from Bavaria, Sepp & Berta Very nice though but that would mean additional molds just for that. Seems like over kill. Just my opinion. Great looking coin. Yes, instead of doing something that would require a different mold, why not do something like a different color fill of the text, or surrounding the text (depending on your if your text is raised or recessed)? Quote
Ferreter5 Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Hmmm, thought I'd replied to this thread, but I'll say it again... ...very snazzy looking coins. I'd be in for at least one set. Quote
+julia51:) Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Great idea and beautiful design! Very interested! Quote
princeshoko Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 I love the idea and coins, count me in for 2 of each in black nickel Quote
+coreynjoey Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 I think they look very cool. I'd be in for at least 2 sets. Quote
Cydriver Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 I'd be in for a set of four, also! Cool Quote
keewee01 Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 Great coins!! Very magical looking. We'll likely take two sets please. Quote
+forthferalz Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 Can you fit tiny signs into the icons too? Quote
+Team Honeybunnies Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 We'd take a complete set as well. Quote
+DLiming Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 Would like a set as well, look great Dan Quote
CLAMM Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 Beautiful! Depending on how much they are, I'd like a set of each metal. Quote
+programmer64 Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 Yea very nice I'd definitely want at least one set in ant silver. Quote
princeshoko Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 so?! When is the pre-order.?!?!>/!> Quote
+zoester Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 What a great idea, these are wonderful!! Please let me know when preorder begins, I'd love a set!! Quote
+MustangJoni Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 I definitely want a set of these in Antique Silver! Quote
+fox-and-the-hound Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 Definitely want in on the preorder, keep us informed! Quote
+AtwellFamily Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 Put me down for a set, one for each of the kids. Quote
+Eltod Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 I don't want to miss getting my name in for 1 set. (If that's what this thread is for) Thanks Quote
+AtwellFamily Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 These will be the icons: Does this mean there will be at least 250 of each made? Quote
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