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Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 15 Feb 2014, 20:11
by KISoft
ok folks im making a new card creator got the basic layout for a card but im not sure what needs to go were as ive never played magic before, could somebody advice to help me, i alos need beta testers for the software it will be free.

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 15 Feb 2014, 21:01
by KISoft
Ok folks i have an alpha version of the software available for testing it will insert an image and you can type in your text but so far it will only save the card as an image it wont load cards.

you can also name your cards and enter a type but no mana costs yet.

hope for some positive feedback, also please don re-distribute this software yet as its only in alpha (i know it says beta but I named the file wrong)

and sorry just one colour for the moment.

thanks guys and gals

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 16 Feb 2014, 17:51
by KISoft
Ok should have a new alpha version coming out tonight working on the load and save features

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 16 Feb 2014, 18:10
by skibulk
Does this software use actual mtg card frames and the official mtg fonts? The HQ Card Generator application seems to fill this need already. Does your application offer any new features or improvements over this established standard?

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 16 Feb 2014, 18:47
by KISoft
im just trying to make a card generator that is simple and free to use and this is my first delve into anything like this ive just bought my first magic deck today so im still getting to grips with mana costs and symbols.

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 16 Feb 2014, 18:57
by skibulk
Welcome to Magic!

I would like to invite you to redirect your efforts to assist with the HQCG. Dozens of hours have already been invested into perfecting the generator, and as a result, starting from scratch may not be the most productive venture. The app does lack a GUI, perhaps you would know how to implement one. The primary developer has not provided any updates in a long time. Fresh help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 16 Feb 2014, 21:49
by KISoft
test.png
set up a jpg save to my pre alpha looks ok (ithink
ok this is completely new not even at an alpha stage yet but ive deceded to make a gui for HQCG got a bit of frontend set up so i can get the layouts right couple of screens to keep you interested

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 16 Feb 2014, 21:54
by KISoft
screenshot.png
basic i know but still pre alpha
and the app its self

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 18 Feb 2014, 16:17
by KISoft
Update word of reformatting the card list is slow word,building a test app with a trucated database of 100 cards I'll post a beta soon, workload dependent should be within 7 days.

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 18 Feb 2014, 19:22
by KISoft
well ive got the database setup in the GUI currently just going a 10E version at the moment until it works better to work with 350 records instead of 21000+.

at this rate i should have some kind of alpha phase in 2 days.

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 18 Feb 2014, 23:42
by KISoft
ok i have been rapidly progressing have a try and please give feed back.

I've had to tweak the CSV file and turn it into a XLS file but thats not to worry, the XLS file is truncated to cards marked 10E.

the card search works but no save current card yet.

Magic Card Maker.zip
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Ancestor's Chosen.jpg
saved card


screen2.png
screenshot

Re: Magic Card Maker

PostPosted: 24 Mar 2014, 17:37
by Huggybaby
Good luck with this, I'd love to see a GUI for the HQCG.