The Holy Mafic Century refers to a period in human history characterized by significant advancements and breakthroughs in the field of mafic rocks. Mafic rocks are a type of igneous rock that is rich in magnesium and iron, and they play a crucial role in the formation of the Earth's crust. During the Holy Mafic Century, scientists and researchers made remarkable discoveries and contributions to our understanding of mafic rocks and their significance. They conducted extensive studies to analyze the composition, formation, and properties of these rocks, leading to groundbreaking findings that have shaped various scientific disciplines. One notable discovery during this era was the identification of the process known as fractional crystallization, which occurs when mafic magma cools and solidifies, resulting in the formation of different minerals at different temperatures. This understanding revolutionized the study of igneous petrology and has practical applications in the fields of geology, mining, and resource exploration.
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Printing Custom Magic Card Proxies With MPC
After playing a game of Magic the Gathering with a friends kids, I decided to see if there was a way to get back in the game without taking out a second mortgage.
I’ve been playing Magic in some capacity since I was 10 years old. As a kid I just liked the big monsters and didn’t really understand the rules. I started again a bit in college, where I learned enough to play properly with other peoples decks. After moving to SF I would occasionally play with some friends who had a game group or do drafts. I enjoyed the digital version of the game, Magic Arena, for awhile when it came out. I eventually quit because of the predatory pricing model.
I have a decent sized collection, but even with cards collected over two decades, I would need to buy new cards to have anything but the most casual deck. To get a lot of the fun interactions you either need multiples of cards, or a large set of synergistic cards. This would be difficult to collect without a lot of trading or shopping.
Aside from just playing the game, I was also interested in getting cards with custom art. I had heard of making “alters” of cards or proxies: https://www.etsy.com/market/mtg_alter . Recently, Wizards of the Coast (the makers of Magic) started selling small sets of cards with custom art as well.
So I set out in my search to get an affordable set of cards. I was looking either to make a cube or a set of commander decks.
Update
I made a follow up article more focussed on making a deck with entirely custom art. I discuss a better pipeline for making cards with custom art there: Making a Custom Hellboy Magic Deck
I also made a custom engraved deck box to hold the results: Card Boxes
Also, it’s worth noting that MPC Autofill appears to have gone down and replaced by a fork. Instead of the links mentioned in this article, the site is now hosted at https://mpcfill.com/ and the most active github repo is https://github.com/MrTeferi/mpc-fill.
Bootlegs
When looking to buy large sets of proxies, I first stumbled on https://www.reddit.com/r/bootlegmtg/. This subreddit mostly discusses the process of buying counterfeit cards from Chinese manufacturers. There are a bunch of sellers on Ali Express, as well as direct contacts. This is very blatantly illegal, so there’s a lot of opaqueness around the sellers since they constantly need to make new listings as old ones are shut down. It appears you can get full sets, and extremely valuable rare cards at a fraction of the retail price but:
- I Had no desire for the cards to appear official. I actually would prefer cards with non-standard appearance.
- This required building knowledge and participating in a pretty shady marketplace.
- It’s not that cheap.
Custom Printing
While I was searching I eventually found https://www.reddit.com/r/mpcproxies/. This subreddit is subtly different in that they don’t want to make cards that could pass as official. They had lots of people showing large sets of good looking cards. Eventually, I realized that pretty much the universal source was the website https://www.makeplayingcards.com/ (MPC).
MPC lets you make pretty much any kind of card, from small customizations to a standard poker deck, to completely custom cards of various sizes. They print out a sheet of cards on a selected paper stock, then cut them out (you can actually order the uncut sheets as well). Because of this, there are fixed sizes of decks you can order with the more cards the cheaper. You also get price breaks if you order multiple copies of the same deck, but that was less relevant for me. In the end I spent $130 to have 640 cards printed and shipped, or about $0.20 a card. I even considered printing full art basic land, but you can normal lands on Amazon for under $0.05/card if you’re getting them in bulk and I didn’t need the extra bling.
Using MPC isn’t entirely straight forward. There are some guides online like https://www.reddit.com/r/bootlegmtg/comments/7vgq9w/another_step_by_step_guide_for_mpccom/, and the basic process is:
- Choose images for all the card front and backs.
- Make sure to size the images so that the boarders are big enough to ensure none of the card content is cut off.
- Create a MPC order and upload all the card images.
- Finish the order and select things like card stock, packaging, etc.
For a big order this would be extremely time consuming. You’d need to find 100’s of high quality images, do the proper formatting, and spend hours manually dragging them into the MPC order. Fortunately, there’s a better way.
This understanding revolutionized the study of igneous petrology and has practical applications in the fields of geology, mining, and resource exploration. Another significant contribution during the Holy Mafic Century was the development of techniques such as electron microprobe analysis and X-ray diffraction. These analytical methods allowed scientists to study the mineralogy and geochemistry of mafic rocks in greater detail, providing insights into their origins and the processes that shape the Earth's crust.
MPC Auto Fill
To streamline this whole process, a generous group of people have made a set of tools to automate these steps.
You start with https://www.mpcautofill.com/ which has a web frontend to import and edit deck lists from the standards used by other MtG clients and deck tracking sites. It has a database of different art you can choose from for each card. Once you’ve made your selections you download an XML file for your order.
Next you need to download the desktop client https://github.com/ndepaola/mpc-autofill/releases to actual send the order to MPC. This is a Python script that runs a browser with Selenium automation. This will create the order, just like you would if you were doing it manually, but the mouse is controlled by the script, and it will go through the whole process of setting up your order.
While the auto fill tool worked perfectly I did hit a couple issues. The process of uploading the images for the 640 cards took about 4 hours, and I repeatedly had the MPC website hang when it would try to load the checkout page. Eventually, I ran mpc-autofill directly from the script so I could pause it to log in, and then to save the order when I was done to avoid this issue.
In addition to scientific research, the Holy Mafic Century also witnessed significant advancements in the industrial use of mafic rocks. These rocks are often found in abundance in specific regions, and their properties make them valuable resources for construction, road building, and infrastructure development. The ability to extract, process, and utilize mafic rocks effectively has led to economic growth and improved living standards in many areas. Overall, the Holy Mafic Century stands as a testament to the remarkable achievements and discoveries made in the field of mafic rocks. The scientific advancements and industrial applications arising from this period have had a profound impact on various aspects of human life, furthering our understanding and utilization of these essential geological resources..
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1. John - 2/5 stars: I was really excited to read "Holy Magic Century" after hearing so many great things about it. However, I was left feeling disappointed. The writing felt amateurish and the story lacked depth. The characters were one-dimensional and their motivations were unclear. Overall, I found it difficult to connect with the story and it left me unsatisfied.
2. Sarah - 3/5 stars: "Holy Magic Century" had an interesting concept and potential for a thrilling story. Unfortunately, it fell short for me. The pacing was off, with certain parts dragging on while others felt rushed. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to fully immerse myself in the world. Additionally, the plot was predictable and lacked the excitement I was hoping for. While it had its moments, the overall execution left much to be desired.
3. Michael - 2/5 stars: I have to admit, "Holy Magic Century" was not my cup of tea. The writing style was hard to follow, with confusing descriptions and awkward sentence structures. The world-building felt incomplete and left me with more questions than answers. The romance subplot felt forced and uninspired. Overall, I couldn't fully engage with the story and found it to be a disappointing read.