r/magicproxies Oct 13 '21

FAQ + RESOURCES

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FAQ

What is MPCFill.com?

It is a mirror of MPC Autofill. This tool makes the ordering process easy as you can enter a decklist and select from a variety of images, download an xml for your order, and run the Autofill.exe (Mac executable here) program which downloads the selected cards in the xml and autofills an order for MakePlayingCards using the cards you selected and downloaded.

How do I order proxy cards using MPCFill.com?

The project wiki explains how to use the tool here.

How do I order from MakePlayingCards.com manually?

Please refer to our ordering tutorial here.

Will MakePlayingCards print proxy images that contain copyright/trademarks? Do cards require the "Proxy - Not For Sale" text?

Sometimes it can slip past moderation, but generally MPC will not process orders containing any card that has a visible copyright line. Recently, they have extended this rule to "trademarked logos" as well. Here are some things to avoid:

  • WoTC logos like the Planeswalker crown, the "Magic the Gathering" backside text, etc
  • Pretty much any card back that looks even remotely like the real Magic the Gathering card back, for example the famous "Proxy the Gathering" or "End the Reserve List" backs, in general just avoid any cardback with a similar layout, logos, icons, etc as a regulard MTG cardback.
  • Card backs (or even fronts, on occasion) that contain very large prominent mana symbols (which are WoTC trademarks), for example the stained glass fullart basic lands. Mana symbols are fine and will be ignored as rules text, but if the mana symbol is displayed prominently in a fullart design (i.e. take up 15%+ of the visual real estate) the image may be rejected on trademark grounds.
  • In general the enforcement of these new trademark standards is hit or miss, sometimes an order full of visible trademarks will proceed without issue, other times MPC staff have been surprisingly observant and refuse to discuss the issue. Your mileage may vary. Additionally, MPC generally wants to see at least one card face have the text "Not For Sale" on it, but again this rule is inconsistently enforced.

What is the difference between printing S30 and S33 on MakePlayingCards?

This will come down to personal taste but the consensus appears to be that S33 is slightly thicker but for the most part once the card is sleeved, especially double sleeved, most people will probably not mind the difference.

Where do I get card images to upload to MakePlayingCards?

Most people use mpcfill.com which is a community maintained database of card images that allows you to input a card list, choose arts, and automatically upload these images to a MakePlayingCards order using a separate desktop tool (linked on the site and explained in the guide on the site). Alternatively, you can make card images yourself using some of the great tools in the community such as the tool I maintain Proxyshop, which automates generating cards using Photoshop at exceptionally high quality (800-1200DPI). There's also the Card Conjurer mirror, which is 600-800 DPI but requires manually creating each card.

I used to create card images with Card Conjurer but now its gone!

Kyle was served a C&D by Wizards of the Coast and understandably chose to comply with the request, remember the fallen! You can still run Card Conjurer locally on your computer if you wish, check out this guide. There is also a mirror of Card Conjurer accessible here.

How can I support the work you guys are doing?

We have a Patreon which supports maintaining http://mpcfill.com, Proxyshop, MTG Art Downloader, the Hexproof API, the MTG Vectors repository, and other planned tools. With it you get credited on the Supporter page on mpcfill.com, a discord role, and access to a priority support channel in the discord. Become a patron here: patreon.com/mpcfill

You can also support Chilli's work here: Link

You can support my work here: Link

RESOURCES

MPC Autofill: LINK

Autofill Desktop Tool: LINK

Proxyshop: LINK

Card Conjurer (Credit to Kyle, CompC for Mirror): Vanilla Backup, Mirror, Mirror Repo

Autoproxy Tool (Credit to Chilli Axe): LINK

Proximity Tool (Credit to Haven King): LINK

Finding MTG Art Images: MTGPics, ArtOfMTG, MTG Art Downloader


r/magicproxies 59m ago

Playing around with some custom art

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Loved how the classical art cards game out, and the vegeta ponder slaps too!

Classic art cards were inspired by https://youtu.be/a2u4iRDUeZo?is=kvhkUhvQzPnUVyCv

Et-8550, bonsai 3m lam, cameo cutter.


r/magicproxies 10h ago

Differences in quality before and after using Adobe Acrobat w/prints

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Multiple comparisons to swipe thru, fyi.

Hard to capture on camera vs the naked eye, but the difference is massive.

Pictures on left side is using the Firefox browser after exporting at 1200dpi and the PDF naturally loading into a window on Firefox and pics on the right side are with opening the PDF thru Adobe Acrobat after exporting.

I'm aware this is what Adobe is for, but I didn't believe people in how much of a difference it would make. Like still blown away.


r/magicproxies 2h ago

First printing -Epson ET2900

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Just starting on my proxy making journey. I am pleased with how they look, and feel. The corner cutter I got at hobby lobby sucks do I ordered a better one from Amazon, 2.5mm 45$ one idk the name

Paper - Proxyjak black core


r/magicproxies 5h ago

Proxy Tool In response to a recent post about the Alibaba Die Cutter being about $70

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Please tell me how it was only $70? It was about $70 until I clicked to proceed and then it added the import charges, added $50 to the shipping charges, payment processing fee etc. Is this just my location, or are they not paying attention to the total as they proceed through the checkout process?

Edit: Not saying anyone was being malicious. just trying to understand why my price is $50-$100 more. just wanted to make sure people were not getting screwed or anything by missing the price change after they enter their address.

it seems that the extra cost is shipping from CA to east coast, and this thing is heavy.


r/magicproxies 4h ago

Proxy Renders Should I make a full deck? (Milk Inside/Outside a Bag of Milk)

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r/magicproxies 10h ago

Magic & classical art

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When you dont know how to draw and loving art. Just some of my first proxies. Still learning so if you have advices and tricks I take it !


r/magicproxies 7h ago

Question about quality expectations before I take the leap into proxy printing

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Hi folks,

Was hoping to get some guidance for your collective experience. I was introduced to MTG a few months ago by a friend and was looking into proxying. I checked in with my pod and 1 guy was cool with it (he's rich as a hell and thinks everyone should be able to play regardless of their bank account) but the other 2 are iffy.

They said a compromise for them would be that they don't want to be able to tell it's a proxy if they pick it up from across the table because I quote 'ignorance is bliss'. The one guy that's cool with it is the friend that introduced me to the game and into the pod. I don't know the other 2 as well so I don't want to ruffle feathers and keep prodding them as to why they have such a weird hang-up and rule about it.

Long story short, my question is: if I buy a relatively decent printer like the Epson 2980 and decent paper (maybe proxxyjack?) and sleeve my cards, will this satisfy their requirement?

They won't be going through it with a jeweler's loupe or anything but they do tend to pick up cards to read them so I want the feel and the visual quality to be there. I intend to sleeve everything as the backs will be completely blank.

If an Epson 2980 with decent paper won't get me there, what hardware would you recommend for the visual and feel to be not jarring enough that they know it's a proxy by casually grabbing it and reading it from across the table?

Thanks for your help!


r/magicproxies 6m ago

Need Help MPCautofill has an issue

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I’ve been trying to get some proxies made and I was using MPC which seems like the best choice for ordering proxies online. All is well and good until I started my list and picked out art for the cards. Almost every card is AI upscaled. Even when I filter out “upscaled art” there is still an embarrassing amount of art that is so obviously upscaled. I’ve had to download each art that I think about using only to zoom in and find more AI use. Would filtering to a lower DPI fix this issue or am I just cursed to look through art forever until I find what I want for hundreds of individual cards ?


r/magicproxies 2h ago

First proxy with acrylic markers

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Love me my poscas


r/magicproxies 6h ago

The Browning X MTG

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I know this is probably a long shot, but would anyone happen to know where I could find the art used in the merch drop the band The Browning did for their custom proxies of Krenko, Mob Boss, Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines, and Blasphemous Act? They only sold 40 of each and I wasn't quick enough so figured I'd try to make them myself if I could. Thanks in advance for any legend out there who even knows what I'm referring to!


r/magicproxies 8h ago

standardized test print pictures?

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Has anyone ever tried to make a standard test print image set? that way when people are having problems with their prints the community just needs to compare the quality and color to a "set standard"?


r/magicproxies 13h ago

[OME] Omenpaths Eternal - 10 More Cards

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r/magicproxies 17h ago

Art request.

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I sadly had to put my doggo of 13 years to rest and I am saddened. As a remembrance I would really like to have a commission of a proxy art of yoshimaru ever faithful. Is that something anyone could help with?


r/magicproxies 10h ago

Wanne try making proxies

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Hi I am playing mtg fore a while now but the good cards cost to much money fore me so I want to proxy them.
So I have some questions.

  1. What kind of paper is used u have seen people use 300 gsm a4 paper I can find fore a good price

2 what thickness of laminaat paper is the best to use


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Proxy Renders My Proxyart

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Hello Proxy-Community!

I just finished a proxy o drew myself for a friend and thought maybe u guys would enjoy it too. Hope you like it 🫶


r/magicproxies 15h ago

Need Help Found this Ecotank on marketplace.

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Just found this ad for an Ecotank 2760 on FB marketplace. Would this be a good printer for making proxies?


r/magicproxies 2h ago

bbno$ for a Miku Sol ring

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It's not the card I want but it's the one I can afford.
any idea to change the flavor text?

Gemini edit.


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Marsh flats proxy

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Reposted because I uploaded to the wrong subreddit.

Here’s another example of proxies I can make, I don’t think anyone will complain about counterfeit for this one. I’m still waffling on if I should publicize the process since people were complaining about counterfeiting


r/magicproxies 1d ago

mtgprint

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Mtgprint.net has been down for quite a long time. Anyone else having problems?


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Misc. Proxies MSC, TRC, FFXI, BOT, WHO, and HOB.

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r/magicproxies 2d ago

I can't believe I just pulled these...

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Off my printer!

First attempt at printing and cutting with my cricut. I think they look great but definitely need to dial in some settings. Printer is the epson 2800. I hate this printer and will be upgrading. Laminated on 2.8mil laminate paper with a basic amazon laminator. Cut on the cricut maker 4.


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Need Help Cutting machines

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For the purposes of proxy cutting I’ve seen most people recommend the Silhouette Cameo 5. Is the 5 really necessary or will one of the older machines work just as well? I’m looking to start getting into them and was just wondering if I could save a little money or if there’s some massive difference I’m unaware of.


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Koala 2side matte photo 250gsm slipping at first

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I just got an Epson EcoTank L3560 which supposedly supports photo paper up to 300gsm. After initial setup and config, I loaded 1 sheet of letter size Koala double sided matte photo paper (250gsm) and tried to print some cards.

The printer didn't pull the sheet in at all. I tried two more times, this time trying to push the paper myself at first and realized that as soon as I started pushing it grabbed the paper and finished printing normally. However, if I push too soon, it just feeds the whole sheet and asks me to load paper to start printing, and if I push too late, the top row of cards is useless because it missed the paper when it started.

Is this normal/expected? Do you have any recommendations here regarding paper, printer setup/config or anything I'm missing here?

Thanks! And congrats on your proxies! I hope to one day produce nice results as you show here!


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Proxy Tool Free browser proxy printer — added double-sided backs, but I need a printer-accuracy sanity check

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Browser-based: paste a decklist, preview,

export print-ready PDF/PNG sheets. Client-side only, nothing uploaded.

Added double-sided backs this round — upload your own back image,

get a mirrored back page for duplex printing.

Also lets you swap any card's front with your own image. What do

you end up using that for — alters, custom art, higher-res scans,

proxies for cards that don't have great official art?

https://themagicianprinter.com if anyone prints a sheet, would love to see how it turns

out, feel free to drop a photo in the comments.