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Looking For Someone To Follow...
(This isn't a Contest or a Challenge but I didn't know where else to put it) This is my first discussion so expect me to fail in some way, anyway I kinda wanted someone to follow, so I thought maybe, if I ask you guys (or girls) to suggest people or tell me about your card page I am going to find someone right? Well then do just that. Always put links to certain Cardsmiths please so I can find them easier.
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http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/MrRansom
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Tomigon
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Grimshac
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Teacup
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Latinas
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Suicial_Deity
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Gelectrode
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/CrucibleOfHate
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Biblio
And my personal, alltime favorite Cardsmith
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Beeswax
This is just to name a few... there are many many more... just look around and you'll find people who make cards that YOU like!
Thanks for mentioning me!
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Corwinnn
Cryptonight
No one goes in-depth and explains stuff more closely than Cryptonight.
Personally, every single one of my cards have a note in the comment section where I talk about the how and why I do the things I do with cards, if that's the sort of thing you're looking for.
Also, @ningyounk gives really thorough feedback.
Corwinnn covered many of the Cardsmith's I would have suggested, but other users to follow include:
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/AustinSmith
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/TheMechanix (This is an ongoing set containing the user-generated mechanics on the site)
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/ChargingBadger
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/ningyounk
And one of my picks for most underrated designer:
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Chairforce
Lastly, some advice: When you make a card you should try to leave a comment (as Grimshac does) giving your own ideas about the card. It is an effective way to start a conversation about your designs. Conversely, you might want to comment on other people's cards with helpful critiques (admittedly, not something I am very good at doing, lol) in order to generate ideas and good will.
http://mtgcardsmith.com/user/Faiths_Guide
Just so you can take a look. No need to follow if you don't want to
Welcome aboard by the way!
Mainly @Cryptonight and @Grimshac
There are lots of people who are great to hang around in terms of the card's they're making, but I don't find you get a lot of inspiration, mostly imitation or deviation from what they're doing.
Following these people on Disqus to see how they break down a card, analyse a card and transform a card through creative and new ways will build a solid foundation that will not only allow you to view cards more in depth, but allow you a smoother transition into becoming a great cardsmith. I personally find that the great cards come from ideas that can't be imitated, so the point isn't to see cards being made, but what makes those cards great and then putting a personal flare into making great cards as well.
And remember that everybody makes crappy cards. Publish the crappy ones as well. We learn more from our defeats than our victories. Also, you'd be surprised how the people on this site can offer strategies to make a poor card into a great one. Don't be afraid or ashamed of publishing subpar cards or cards that you can see in your head but can't translate onto paper.
We're here to help.
Check out Benw. He makes absolutely awesome and creative cards!
I couldn't put everyone on the list or I'd still be typing!