I've reported them to WotC for using copyrighted artwork on other cards, but it seems nothing has been done to stop them...
There's really no way to inform the entire community not to buy from him... His stuff isn't Tournament legal, it has been proven to be a considerable bit thicker than a normal magic card, ergo, easily identifiable in a deck of normal cards...
I see.
Its a shame really that because he paid for the commissions that the original artist gets very angry about others using the artwork. Such talent used for this guy to run an illegal business and others who have more respect can't use the great artwork.
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He's run amok and used the original card arts for a *LOT* of his "alters"
Really all he does is print out foil stickers, cut out the border parts, then sticks it onto a card... He doesn't really DO anything creative... He just Copy, paste, print, cut, stick, sell....
IF you want to discuss this further, you might PM me, i have a feeling our posts won't stick for long, lol.
Before you vilify him completely, I suggest you attempt to create a foil alter on your own. To call them uncreative is ignorant of the process' involved.
FWIW, foil alters are the exact same thickness as a DFC foil, such as a foil Huntmaster or Delver. The only reason a judge would not allow them is they may be alternate art/covering text.
Please, guys. Don't discuss about the process involved in creating counterfeits. Avoid getting infractions and/or having your posts being deleted. You're allowed (even encouraged) to denounce such cases, but it is prohibited to exchange tips and tricks about the process involved.
I've reported them to WotC for using copyrighted artwork on other cards, but it seems nothing has been done to stop them...
There's really no way to inform the entire community not to buy from him... His stuff isn't Tournament legal, it has been proven to be a considerable bit thicker than a normal magic card, ergo, easily identifiable in a deck of normal cards...
hey guys, feel like i should explain myself...
first and foremost, i HAVE been stopped, when i was doing something Wizards had an issue with (using art that didn't belong to them or me). i was shut down by Wizards, and then was contacted by them about what types of altered cards CAN be sold, and every alter since then has followed those guidelines. they don't seem to take issue with people using their own art or art owed by Wizards. plus they are all real cards, i don't make or sell proxies EVER.
secondly, these cards ARE tournament legal by DCI rules. it's simply up to the head judge at any event whether or not to allow them. if you actually owned any of my cards, you would know that once they're in sleeves you can't tell which cards are altered vs which aren't. i was even contacted by Steven Ulm (lvl 3 judge and creator of Orcish Librarian), and he said he would allow my cards to be used in tourneys.
anyway, i didn't mean to jump in here and start a big thing, but i did want to explain to you guys that i am following Wizards own recommendations when it comes to my altered art cards.
I cant see any reason why posting this would be an issue, after all it contains none of the controvercial information that the "other" threads have caused, rather it simply contains images from the community.
again... i'm not doing anything that warrents stopping. i am already following Wizards own suggestion for altered cards. to quote the Wizards rep: "alters using art that belongs to Wizards or that you personally own are what we typically consider 'altered art', and aren't an issue."
they really only took issue with me when i was using art that DIDN'T belong to them, such as the anime lands. i was as shocked as you are.
again... i'm not doing anything that warrents stopping. i am already following Wizards own suggestion for altered cards. to quote the Wizards rep: "alters using art that belongs to Wizards or that you personally own are what we typically consider 'altered art', and aren't an issue."
they really only took issue with me when i was using art that DIDN'T belong to them, such as the anime lands. i was as shocked as you are.
They were fine with your alters? Huh. Interesting.
again... i'm not doing anything that warrents stopping. i am already following Wizards own suggestion for altered cards. to quote the Wizards rep: "alters using art that belongs to Wizards or that you personally own are what we typically consider 'altered art', and aren't an issue."
they really only took issue with me when i was using art that DIDN'T belong to them, such as the anime lands. i was as shocked as you are.
I've been looking for a really nice full art textless Radha, Heir to Keld digital alter, but have only seen one in all of mtgsal, and it's kinda too hentai-influenced. I'd love to see the orig art extended and/or expanded, probably with an increased color palette to take advantage of the way digital alters look with more intense color gradients.
Ideas/suggestions/offer from someone who wants to undertake this? (I have no drawing/digital art skills at all...mspaint scrub).
This art is also super cool.
If there's anyone out there who could whip up something nice with this (since the orig radha art out there all seems to be just the card, not the full piece without the borders...frowns) I'd be much obliged.
I see.
Its a shame really that because he paid for the commissions that the original artist gets very angry about others using the artwork. Such talent used for this guy to run an illegal business and others who have more respect can't use the great artwork.
WBGGhave, Guru of SporesWBG
WUBSharuum the HegemonWUB
Before you vilify him completely, I suggest you attempt to create a foil alter on your own. To call them uncreative is ignorant of the process' involved.
FWIW, foil alters are the exact same thickness as a DFC foil, such as a foil Huntmaster or Delver. The only reason a judge would not allow them is they may be alternate art/covering text.
Thanks.
hey guys, feel like i should explain myself...
first and foremost, i HAVE been stopped, when i was doing something Wizards had an issue with (using art that didn't belong to them or me). i was shut down by Wizards, and then was contacted by them about what types of altered cards CAN be sold, and every alter since then has followed those guidelines. they don't seem to take issue with people using their own art or art owed by Wizards. plus they are all real cards, i don't make or sell proxies EVER.
secondly, these cards ARE tournament legal by DCI rules. it's simply up to the head judge at any event whether or not to allow them. if you actually owned any of my cards, you would know that once they're in sleeves you can't tell which cards are altered vs which aren't. i was even contacted by Steven Ulm (lvl 3 judge and creator of Orcish Librarian), and he said he would allow my cards to be used in tourneys.
anyway, i didn't mean to jump in here and start a big thing, but i did want to explain to you guys that i am following Wizards own recommendations when it comes to my altered art cards.
Picture from here. http://8tracks.com/we-are-all-fortunate/go-the-****-to-sleep-1-2
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Reported and shared on Twitter.
EDIT: $87 for a proxy? Infuriating.
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http://browse.deviantart.com/art/The-spanish-Inquisition-90616812
I would like the name, text, and mana cost to be visible! Thanks in advance : )
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again... i'm not doing anything that warrents stopping. i am already following Wizards own suggestion for altered cards. to quote the Wizards rep: "alters using art that belongs to Wizards or that you personally own are what we typically consider 'altered art', and aren't an issue."
they really only took issue with me when i was using art that DIDN'T belong to them, such as the anime lands. i was as shocked as you are.
They were fine with your alters? Huh. Interesting.
except for the anime lands i used to make, yes.
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awesome. yes. so pumped thought this was dead.
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Ideas/suggestions/offer from someone who wants to undertake this? (I have no drawing/digital art skills at all...mspaint scrub).
This art is also super cool.
If there's anyone out there who could whip up something nice with this (since the orig radha art out there all seems to be just the card, not the full piece without the borders...frowns) I'd be much obliged.
thanks again
-dave
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Thank you!!!!
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