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FAQ's and Common Suggestions
Here are some of the most common questions and suggestions...
This is an ongoing post that I will be adding to as I have the free time. If I don't have an answer to something yet, be patient.
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This is an ongoing post that I will be adding to as I have the free time. If I don't have an answer to something yet, be patient.
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(Also... "I made a mistake but if I fix it ALL my favorites will go away!)
For Premium Members the answer is simple - You Can! - In the oracle Text box on the right side of your card, you will find a pencil icon. Click that, and you will be magically transported to the Load Image page. Simply reload the image and you will be transported to the Edit Card page, with all of your information filled in. Now all you need to do is make the proper correction(s) and republish the card.
The card will remain in your library, along with all the favorites still attached to it!
(please note that cards made prior to July 1st, 2016 will most likely not be edit compatible.)
For non-premium users the answer is also simple. This feature is exclusively for Premium Members. If you want to become a premium member, there are a couple of ways to do it.
http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/comment/25817/#Comment_25817
If, for whatever reason, you cannot become a Premium Member, the only way to edit your card is to completely remake it. My suggestion is to use the old card as a reference to make the new card, including Copy/Pasting the Oracle text from the right of the card, so you don't have to retype the entire thing.
(Also... "How do I make my cards better?")
There are quite a few TUTORIALS that have been made to help you in your time of need!
Tutorials - http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/categories/tutorials
Selecting Artwork by Corwinnn
- http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/441/tutorial-selecting-artwork#latest
Cardsmithing M15 by Corwinnn
-http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/497/tutorial-cardsmithing-m15-or-the-art-of-making-custom-cards#latest
Making a Custom Set by Noobplayzgames
-Part 1 - http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/556/tutorial-making-a-custom-set-part-1-getting-started-world-building
-Part 2 - http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/557/tutorial-making-a-custom-set-part-2-character-development-the-adventure
-Part 3 - http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/558/tutorial-making-a-custom-set-part-3-mechanics-the-count-commons-uncommons#latest
-Part 4 - http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/572/tutorial-making-a-custom-set-part-4-rares-mythics-and-cycles#latest
Card Balancing by strongbelieves
http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/1293/tutorial-card-balancing#latest
Want to add Card Images to your posts?
also... How do I add cards to my comments?
Forum Post Coding by pyrak
-http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/809/tutorial-forum-post-coding#latest
Brief Guide to Uploading by modnation675
-http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2584/brief-guide-to-uploading-linked-pictures-images-in-comments-w-visual-aid#latest
Anyone can start a contest or a challenge just by clicking the "New Discussion" button, but there are a few things you might want to take into consideration before you do.
What is the difference between a Contest and a Challenge?
This is always open for debate, but I think the commonly agreed upon definitions are that a Contest is based on competition and a Challenge is based on achievement. With that being said, you can call yours whatever you like.
What is the difference between a regular challenge and one that is just for fun?
Challenges are considered "Just for fun" based on the following... Is it complex? If the Challenge is simple in nature, it might be just for fun. Does it have prizes? If it doesn't have prizes, or it "might" get prizes, it's definitely just for fun.
What are acceptable prizes?
Custom made cards, Trophies and favorites are the customary prizes, just try not to go overboard on the favorites. Cardsmiths work very hard to get favorites on their cards so they can earn a spot on the favored list, and if you give out too many in a challenge, then they lose a lot of what makes them special. MTGCardsmith has also given us some guidelines to follow. Read about it here...
http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/4/mtg-cardsmith-forum-rules#latest
How do I make a Trophy?
There are two ways. You can make a trophy on your own account, or you can use the -TROPHY- account. If you're a new Cardsmith we can make one for you, and if you're an established Cardsmith we can grant you access so you can make the Trophy yourself!
How long should my challenge last?
Because people can't always get on as much as we might like, it's good to give a challenge at least a week to garner interest.
My challenge is over, how do I close it?
Just type "This discussion is closed" and one of the Mods/Admins will close it for you when they see it.
Other Contest Notes
1. Try not to start a challenge if you can't complete it. Running over a day or two, or extending for a week or so is perfectly fine, but you need to keep in mind that people put a lot of effort into making cards and when a Challenge gets abandoned it leaves people wondering why they went to so much effort for nothing.
2. Try to make it interesting, and not the same challenge that someone else just did. When we have the same challenge over and over, or a contest with very little effort put into it, Cardsmiths start to lose interest and stop entering. This makes it frustrating for everyone involved.
Are You Ever Going To Make/Add This?
(Also... I have a suggestion.)If you're curious about what the MTG Cardsmith team is working on or if you have a suggestion for them... Check out this link!
http://mtgcardsmith.com/about/new-feature-suggestions
Recent Requests
Favorites Totals
Insert Symbols on PW's & Tokens
Wedge/Shard Watermarks
Edit Planeswalkers
Flip Cards
Flavor Bar
2 & 4 Ability PWs
Editing Private Messages
Mono-color hybrid mana symbols ({2/b})
Set Pictures
Improved Searching
Custom Watermarks
Every Frame and Border Ever Made
(Also... Why do you keep asking me for money?)
MTGCardsmith has grown from a place where you could go to make a card out of an idea you had, into a full blown community. The price of building and maintaining all of this has gone up, and because we're a demanding lot, MTGCardsmith has given us a way to speed things up. This brings improvements to everyone, and special features for those who have the means to donate.
Premium Membership starts at just $5 a month
Premium Membership
https://mtgcardsmith.com/account/subscribe/
-Edit Cards after publishing
-2000 card capacity
-Add ANY card to your custom sets
-Premium avatars and custom set symbols
-Immunity from monthly card purges
-Reduced on-site advertising
-Early-access to new features
Gift Premium Membership
You can also send Premium features to a fellow cardsmith or contest winner!
https://mtgcardsmith.com/store/membership
Need to use PayPal or spend those Bitcoins?
https://mtgcardsmith.com/about/donate
If your Premium Membership runs out, your cards won't disappear, you just can't add any more on that account if you're above current capacity.
This question comes up more often than you might think. The long and short of it is, unless you have a largely unfortunate user name, it's most likely going to remain what it is. Some consideration might be given to Premium Account members, but the reality is, you would be better off creating an entirely new account.
Answer provided by @modnation675
Steps:
1) Click on your username from the homepage. [Image]
2) Click "Sets" tab. [Image]
3) Click on the specific set. [Image]
4) Click on the "Edit" label beside the set description. [Image]
5) Then lastly, click "Delete Set". [Image]
Alternate Method:
1) Click "Profile" from the homepage. [Image]
2) Click on the specific set. [Image]
3) Click "Edit Set". [Image]
4) Continue from step number 4 of last method.
(Also... "I want to play with my cards, but I don't know how!!)
https://mtgcardsmith.com/blog/printing-custom-mtg-tokens
(Also... "When will MaRo be calling me with a job offer?!!)
Employees at Wizards of the Coast are not allowed to look at unsolicited cards, so as a result no one from WotC will be knocking on our door to pilfer our best Cardsmiths.
Shipping physical packages outside of the US is often at least the same cost as the prize, or in some cases 2-5x the cost of the actual prize. It doesn't make sense for us to spend money that way, when we could be using that to fund other prizes and contests. Unfortunately it is the same case when it comes to playmats and international shipping.
You cannot, you'll have to remake any that you want to see here from scratch.
Mobile app is not in the cards, sorry friends its not going to happen for many reasons.
https://savvyapps.com/blog/how-much-does-app-cost-massive-review-pricing-budget-considerations
But we are always working on improving the mobile browser experience!
Currently they display to large and slightly above the top and bottom of a capital letter.
As with actual MtG cards, the top and bottom of a mana symbol in rules text should be
justified to exactly align with the top and bottom of a capital letter within the same text.
(Same applies to {t}, etc.)
The symbols should fit within the parentheses the same way a capital letter does.
Currently @MTGCardsmith's are larger than a capital letter and situated higher.
Check out our discussion over here:
https://mtgcardsmith.com/view/headhunter-twins
"You can remove the periods in the spaces... by hitting the tab key in another document and copy and pasting it into Cardsmith." - @foxman2
This is incredible!
I Know Right!?
(Perhaps the dragon versions as well?)
A reminder that most of the domain costs and pay for graphic designers comes out of @mtgcardsmith’s pocket, as he explained to me once. Knowledge of this is the source of my seemingly endless patience when it comes to waiting for updates, since I know that they take time and money.