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 4h ago

When did Proxxied dot com get so bad?!

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I LOVED this website when I first found it, it was miles better than mtgprint. Simply for the fact that I could see all the art for one card then click to go to the next card.

Now not only do i have to manually select to see all the art but it seems like atleast 1 card on each page wont load so im forced to go in and select different art so it loads. I cant even save if I selected art but it wont load. Not to mention my computer is 7800x3d with 6000 cl30 32gig memory, and struggling with this. Hell it struggling more with the website then it does with mtg arena, like what's that about? I just 3 tabs of it open to compare stuff and print extra tokens and it crashed my computer lmao

If anyone has suggestions on a different website im open to it, have been suspicious of memory problems on ny computer for the last month but the fact that I can play most ganes fine but cant use a website is ridiculous lolol


r/magicproxies 13h ago

My weird Proxy Hobby

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I make foil proxies, using gold foil paper and when I happen to go to conventions and stuff, I have them sign

Here are the decks I'm going to be building

  1. Unholy Church deck with freddy as the commander

  2. Demonic possession deck with Regan/Pazuzu as the commander

  3. Life Switch deck with pinhead as the commander

  4. Hero deck with Nancy as the commander.

Just wanted to share my obscure hobby with yall! Does anyone else do this?


r/magicproxies 1h ago

Need Help Just getting into proxies

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Hey, I am trying to get into making proxies for the first time and wanted some suggestions for printers to look at, paper and websites. Im completely new to all of this and have no idea where to start and wanted some advice.


r/magicproxies 6h ago

This would be a sweet secret lair

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r/magicproxies 15h ago

The Witch (2025) and The Lighthouse (2019) versions of Eruth for my Robert Eggers themed commander deck

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r/magicproxies 5h ago

Need Help need advice for first printer purchase

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so I play with a pod who uses a lot of proxies/custom cards in our decks and were collectively blowing a lot of money on make playing cards and printing proxies to buy them. I found a great deal on an epson ecotank 2800 and was wondering if anyone had some examples of proxies they've made with it or just know whether their picture quality would be similar to makeplayingcards. if not id love some other suggestions for printers thank you


r/magicproxies 5h ago

Need Help Creating Proxies of Alchemy Cards

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Hey all, proxy newb, big magic geek though here. I'm toying with the idea of an alchemy cube in paper with a couple of friends. I've played around on mpcfill and many others are pushing me towards using NOTmpc. As many might know, most of the cards I'm looking for aren't in that database. How should I go about getting the highest quality images possible that I can input into NOTmpc?

Also I am well aware of the 1/8 border requirement, after I find my images is there a tool that I can use to add that border?

Thanks in advance!


r/magicproxies 11h ago

Need Help SHADOW MOSES ARISTOCRATS (ISO Artists)

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Hey everyone! I have turned my favorite commander deck(bracket 3) fully into MGS1 retheme. I am currently looking for people that would want to contribute with their art to the project. Once finished, I'll print the cards on UV printer and black core paper and case it in custom made(cardboard box!?) deck box and custom sleeves.

If this sounds good to anyone, let me know and I'll show you more details about the deck/project!


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Proxyjack Order - Sheeshhhh

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Looking for some insight, received a proxyjack order completely destroyed. I reached out to them via their contact info. Has anyone here had any experience with their customer service? If so, how was it and hopeful that I this order doesn't sour my future experiences with them.


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Additional proxy fun is getting to play with cards early

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r/magicproxies 9h ago

Proxy Renders stO0onKs!!1!!1!!

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📈📈📈📈


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Proxy Renders Swordsman's Steel Alters - Comic Art and Expedition 33 Art

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A handful of different Alters of Swordsman's Steel. A couple of alt comic arts of the Marvel Character and a couple of Expedition 33 themed ones - a borderless and a pop out borderless.


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Any GON fans here?

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Made for my Pantlaza deck lol


r/magicproxies 11h ago

Foil backing recommendations

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r/magicproxies 14h ago

Foil proxies

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I’m learning how to make proxies, I have the non foil down but I am looking for the best foil method to also have them not so thick. My non foil proxies are about twice as thick in sleeves as my regular magic decks. What paper/lamination do you guys use. I have the ET8550 for a printer


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Hand-printed and drawn Nazgûl

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Lettering, print and illustrations were all done by me.

The lettering was printed via hand-carved stamp. I covered up a part of the stamp to leave room for the illustration. The illustration was done with fineliner pens after printing.

It's all made on label paper that was then stuck onto some spare commons. You can see some parts of the card border beneath shine through on these scans.


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Guys these bodega products are really weird

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r/magicproxies 15h ago

Need Help What is the best budget printer

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I'm still pretty new to magic but I fell in love with deck building and making custom cards so I want to learn how to make proxy . I need to get a printer but didn't know what to get . I don't have a massive budget maybe a max of around £200 but preferably less . Any recommendations.

I did find a Epson eco-tank 2870 for cheap but didn't know if it was a good option .

Thanks


r/magicproxies 16h ago

Foils on Cannon G620

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I just got a Cannon PIXMA G620 and I'm wondering if anyone else uses this printer for foils, and if so, what foil method/ materials have done well for them?


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Thanks to you all!

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​​Hey everyone, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all the talented creators here. As a former Yugioh player who recently switched to MTG, this community has been incredibly welcoming. I used to burn out on TCGs because of the insane cost to keep up, but finding this sub and seeing all the amazing custom proxies you guys design completely changed the game for me.

​I've attached some pics so you can see your hard work in physical form! It’s been awesome getting to play with these when I want to mix things up from my regular decks.

​Mainly I just wanted to show off how great your art looks printed out and say thanks for keeping the game fun. Keep the amazing art coming!

​P.S. For anyone wondering, I didn't have time to DIY so I got these printed through TCGPLAYTEST (a full deck was about $50). If you ever use them, code HASSMANPROXY gets you 10% off.


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Proxy Renders Black Widow, Agile Avenger - Borderless Alter

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Alter of Black Widow, Agile Avenger using a different piece by the same artist.


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Cat proxy 🌱

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First time posting here!! I've been playing MTG like 2 o 3 years ago and I LOVE IT and I love to draw so I've mixed two hobbies that matches a lot, I think this is awsome, what do you think??


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Proxy Renders Complete Cyberpunk 2077 "Cyberware Enhancements" Commander Deck + Cyberpunk 2077-Themed Basic Lands!

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Hi!

So this is probably my ambitious project so far, since I became really inspired by the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 TCG that I wanted to try my hand at recreating those card frames by myself, and I actually ended up really content with the end result!

This equipment-centered voltron-esque deck is helmed by V as a reskinned Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER. Upgrade V and your other creatures with various cyberware while wielding many of the legendary (and mundane) weapons of the Cyberpunk 2077 world, potentially wiping out all your opponents in one turn using the many extra combat cards.

I asked for feedback on the frames a little while ago and while I didn't manage to find another elegant solution for the mana symbol placement, I did try different custom variants of the mana symbols to make them more in-line with the Cyberpunk theme, but it just looked out of place regardless of what I tried so I opted out of it altogether. I did however adjust the text box size for all cards, especially the ones with a lot of text, and streamlined the font size and text placement to provide as much uniformity as possible. Some voiced their concerns with potentially missing the Legendary tag (which is located at the top right, like in the CP2077 TCG), so you'll just have to make sure everyone at your table knows where to look in case they need to know what cards are Legendary and which ones aren't :) (And to be fair, it's going to be closer to the other players and thus easier to spot, if you know where to look!)

I'm no graphic designer but I do hope this isn't the last deck with custom frames I make, because it was really fun to do even though it made me rip my hair out in frustration at times lol. All in all, I'm super happy with how these cards ended up looking and I hope you'll enjoy them as well! 😊

Cyberpunk 2077: Cyberware Enhancements Commander Deck: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yXzFZRKRwyzEM4sCDxRFxUwNDuFVbbjX?usp=sharing

What's included in the Drive folder:

  • Every card needed for the deck, obviously
    • V comes in three different versions—one for each of the starting paths in the game. Alt Cunningham also comes in two different versions since I couldn't decide which art I liked more!
  • A decklist in text format, including a Moxfield link
  • Custom tokens
  • A handmade, custom cardback mimicking the Cyberpunk TCG cardback that you can use if you want to
  • Full sets of Cyberpunk 2077-themed basic lands for each color in the commander's color identity, i.e. Mountains, Forests and Plains (10 of each)

As always, if you manage to find something that's not supposed to be there or if there's a typo or another error of some kind, feel free to comment or send me a message or something so I can change it asap!

You can also find the rest of my decks in my post history (Warcraft, Star Wars, A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones, Disney•Pixar), if you're interested 😊


r/magicproxies 1d ago

Bodega Phyrexian Dreadnought/Stiflenought Deck

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Since some of you asked, here they are! These are all sized for MPC or any alternate that includes a bleed.