Edgespots, more important, how they look in stacks or face of chip? (2 Viewers)

[Psypher1000]

Many people know of Paulson’s giant inlay, but I don’t know if people have seen the edge-to-edge “humongo” inlay. The center graphic covers the entire face of the chip, including edge spots, such that the inlay itself has to print some “fake” edge spots to match, sort of like Chipcos. Here are some examples. I’m not sure if any casinos have ordered these edge-to-edge inlays. They are kind of ridiculous IMO…

I will go out of my way to not play poker/casino games w/such chips. I vote no.

 

[bmichaelhorn]

For my BCC set I was probably 50/50 face and stacks, but this is difficult to quantify. The Chip Factory shows face and stack together, and I took both into account at the same time. Therefore, I have to give equal weight to face and stacks. Fortunately, I lucked out -- IMHO they look just as great in pots as they do in stacks.

For my ASM set I was 50/50 for a while until it occurred to me to mock up a pot shot:

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These are not the final versions, of course, and some of the subsequent changes were influenced by this particular mockup. I heartily recommend doing this. Measured by time and giving equal weight to faces and stacks, my ASM set was probably 47% face, 47% stacks, and 6% pot. However, each element has veto power over the others, so in terms of importance each element is 100%. Don't settle for less.

haha, i did the same thing while in the design process. your pot looks a lot better than mine though

 

[derekdd23]

I gravitate towards a better face since when I look down at the piles of chips I like to see a pretty face.Same goes for women

Giant inlays are all about the face. Bold statement, if done well. Yes, they obscure the edge spot partially, but if the inlays themselves are somewhat colored to match the base chip color, it would help with the problem of distinguishing them in a pot. Examples of this would the Vineyards, and the BCC High Rollers Club.

Many people know of Paulson’s giant inlay, but I don’t know if people have seen the edge-to-edge “humongo” inlay. The center graphic covers the entire face of the chip, including edge spots, such that the inlay itself has to print some “fake” edge spots to match, sort of like Chipcos. Here are some examples. The mermaid chip's base color is actually black, same as the left one.

I’m not sure if any casinos have ordered these edge-to-edge inlays. They are kind of ridiculous IMO… but then again, that mermaid is kind of mesmerizing.

Paulson EtE Inlay 1

• sleepypiggly
• Sep 11, 2015

Paulson EtE Inlay 2

• sleepypiggly
• Sep 11, 2015

I have a Crystal Park $1 that is a misprint with an edge to edge. It bothers me every time is see those white streaks in rack.

 

[BGinGA]

...the edge-to-edge “humongo” inlay. The center graphic covers the entire face of the chip, including edge spots, such that the inlay itself has to print some “fake” edge spots to match...

worst. idea. ever.

 

[Mental Nomad]

Many people know of Paulson’s giant inlay, but I don’t know if people have seen the edge-to-edge “humongo” inlay.

I've never seen these before... and, while I'm not a fan, it's cool to see them.

Thanks.

 

[stocky]

I was/am more concerned about the face design of the chip. (Considering the time we spend designing the inlays it seems only natural).

Having said that. I'm not going to design a chip that would get lost in stacks just because I considered a cool looking chip.

So 90/5/5 front/stacks/splashed

Also I will say this. I cannot recall seeing a chip that I thought looked cool, then also thought that it didn't look good in stacks. If you design a cool chip from the face, chances are they'll look cool in stacks.

 

[MeridianFC]

I think you have to consider both stack and face view, though I figure they are called edge spots for a reason.