Some time ago, there was a user named Skyhunter71 who created a number of excellent designs (Moat, Imperial Recruiter, Angelic Destiny, Crucible of Worlds, etc) with card template that basically looks like a high-res version of MSE's "Modern Extended Art" frame. Most notably, this design looked like a full-art promo with no frame for the rules text but included card type bar at the bottom of the card, tucked behind the P/T box.
Does anyone have the name of this template or a link to it? I've tried looking through a number of the PSD templates from the first post of this thread, but haven't found a matching template so far.
If you've got a template with good enough bg textures, it should be the work of mere minutes to relocate the type bar and pinstripe, remove text box etc.
Some time ago, there was a user named Skyhunter71 who created a number of excellent designs (Moat, Imperial Recruiter, Angelic Destiny, Crucible of Worlds, etc) with card template that basically looks like a high-res version of MSE's "Modern Extended Art" frame. Most notably, this design looked like a full-art promo with no frame for the rules text but included card type bar at the bottom of the card, tucked behind the P/T box.
Does anyone have the name of this template or a link to it? I've tried looking through a number of the PSD templates from the first post of this thread, but haven't found a matching template so far.
Thanks in advance!
Since you are talking about this, I go to have a look also. Yes, it doesn't exist in the front page thread of this forum.
Not sure if the following is what you are asking for. But try this link below(Kentu's Archive) and look for the " Seven's Extended Art Frame ":)
Ever since I've joined, specifically for this thread, I've been thinking, drafting, and tossing away ideas about information design for MtG layouts. Nothing I come up with really satisfies me. For those of you that have made custom layouts, what's your process? How do you even form the idea to make the frame you create?
Ever since I've joined, specifically for this thread, I've been thinking, drafting, and tossing away ideas about information design for MtG layouts. Nothing I come up with really satisfies me. For those of you that have made custom layouts, what's your process? How do you even form the idea to make the frame you create?
Not sure what you mean by information design, but are you referring to custom templates that people make?
I've never seen that template, so I'd guess it was his own modified template based off of one of the standard templates.
Darn! I've been slowly trying to modify other frames to emulate this one, but I know it has to be out there somewhere.
Kentu, you've got a Knotvine Mystic in your SuperArt, BFZ, & Custom folder that has this exact style. Any source on that frame?
So..... which one are you wanting? Mine or the modern full art?
*Edit* Didn't see your post past the one that I quoted. Glad you were able to find what you were wanting.
Finally had some time to finish the all the original dual lands in the new land frame minus Underground Sea, as I've already done that.
I did 2 versions of each, 1 standard and 1 hybrid. Hope you guys enjoy.
Not sure what you mean by information design, but are you referring to custom templates that people make?
I can't explain it, so I'll let Wikipedia do it for me:
"Information design is the practice of presenting information in a way that fosters efficient and effective understanding of it. The term has come to be used specifically for graphic design for displaying information effectively, rather than just attractively or for artistic expression."
The idea is, I want to design a custom template/layout/frame that communicates, more efficiently, the information you need to know about a card, and I'm not satisfied with anything I've produced. That's why I also asked what everyone's process is like, beginning with inspiration.
I can't explain it, so I'll let Wikipedia do it for me:
"Information design is the practice of presenting information in a way that fosters efficient and effective understanding of it. The term has come to be used specifically for graphic design for displaying information effectively, rather than just attractively or for artistic expression."
The idea is, I want to design a custom template/layout/frame that communicates, more efficiently, the information you need to know about a card, and I'm not satisfied with anything I've produced. That's why I also asked what everyone's process is like, beginning with inspiration.
I'm just as lost as I was before I ask what it was.... But based off your second paragraph, the render below is the only thing I can think of that would efficiently display information removing everything except the color frame, border, text, and cost there would be no problems displaying information. Other than that, I don't think I'll be much help... sorry As for me I've always gone the for the more aesthetically pleasing and unique frames/templates. Wish you best of luck with your goal.
Had some extra time on my hands, so I figured I'd make a masterpiece frame for creatures. Here are the first rough drafts. Tell me what you guys think
Overall, I like it. The animal heads seem to just clutter it up a bit, but I suppose without them, it may look a bit plain. I don't like the textbox at all. The outer frame and the Name/Type boxes are really nice. It looks very much in line with the type of alternate frames they've been making lately.
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On an unrelated note. Why does it say, "You now have the option to link your MTGSalvation account with your Twitch account"? Sure doesn't seem like an OPTION to me. It redirected me to the 'link accounts' page no matter what I did.
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Aether Revolt was a revolting pre-release. As if Vehicles weren't frustrating enough, now you don't even have to crew them.
Finally had some time to finish the all the original dual lands in the new land frame minus Underground Sea, as I've already done that.
I did 2 versions of each, 1 standard and 1 hybrid. Hope you guys enjoy.
Overall, I like it. The animal heads seem to just clutter it up a bit, but I suppose without them, it may look a bit plain. I don't like the textbox at all. The outer frame and the Name/Type boxes are really nice. It looks very much in line with the type of alternate frames they've been making lately.
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On an unrelated note. Why does it say, "You now have the option to link your MTGSalvation account with your Twitch account"? Sure doesn't seem like an OPTION to me. It redirected me to the 'link accounts' page no matter what I did.
Thank you for the feedback. I too am unhappy with the textbox but not sure what direction to go with it.But I'll keep working at it. As for the twitch thing, I'm not sure why we have to merge our account all of a sudden. We all just merged our old MTGS account with curse not that long ago but at least they gave an explanation as to why. This time around there's nothing stating or explaining why we have merge our twitch accounts..... sure would be nice to know why.
Been working on both masterpiece templates and did a lot of cleaning up. Here are renders of each one with a brief description of changes. Any constructive feedback is always welcomed
Removed textbox opacity and added rope like border to textbox. Reduced size of corner animals to give frame and twins more space.
Reduced size of corner animals to give frame and twins more space. Added rope like border to textbox
Redid all navigational lines on textbox and twins. Sharpened framework, added P/T boxes and land watermarks.
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Zarthbenn from the Proxy Factory has been gracious enough to let me host his Gem template.
Path to download: Templates>>Custom>>Exclusively Here>>Zarthbenn's Gem Frame.rar
As always you can get to this path by clicking on the templates link in my signature. Here is a render that Zarthbenn made.
Finally had some time to finish the all the original dual lands in the new land frame minus Underground Sea, as I've already done that.
I did 2 versions of each, 1 standard and 1 hybrid. Hope you guys enjoy.
Looks great! Works much better than the Expedition frame for my Pirate commander tribal deck.
However I can't find your standard Underground Sea. I could only find the hybrid Underground Sea here. Can you post a standard one for sake of completeness?
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Some time ago, there was a user named Skyhunter71 who created a number of excellent designs (Moat, Imperial Recruiter, Angelic Destiny, Crucible of Worlds, etc) with card template that basically looks like a high-res version of MSE's "Modern Extended Art" frame. Most notably, this design looked like a full-art promo with no frame for the rules text but included card type bar at the bottom of the card, tucked behind the P/T box.
Does anyone have the name of this template or a link to it? I've tried looking through a number of the PSD templates from the first post of this thread, but haven't found a matching template so far.
Thanks in advance!
Darn! I've been slowly trying to modify other frames to emulate this one, but I know it has to be out there somewhere.
Kentu, you've got a Knotvine Mystic in your SuperArt, BFZ, & Custom folder that has this exact style. Any source on that frame?
Since you are talking about this, I go to have a look also. Yes, it doesn't exist in the front page thread of this forum.
Not sure if the following is what you are asking for. But try this link below(Kentu's Archive) and look for the " Seven's Extended Art Frame ":)
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/92n6z29zmyz6z/Templates#laq0zc184c5z9
Not sure what you mean by information design, but are you referring to custom templates that people make?
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So..... which one are you wanting? Mine or the modern full art?
*Edit* Didn't see your post past the one that I quoted. Glad you were able to find what you were wanting.
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I did 2 versions of each, 1 standard and 1 hybrid. Hope you guys enjoy.
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I can't explain it, so I'll let Wikipedia do it for me:
"Information design is the practice of presenting information in a way that fosters efficient and effective understanding of it. The term has come to be used specifically for graphic design for displaying information effectively, rather than just attractively or for artistic expression."
The idea is, I want to design a custom template/layout/frame that communicates, more efficiently, the information you need to know about a card, and I'm not satisfied with anything I've produced. That's why I also asked what everyone's process is like, beginning with inspiration.
I'm just as lost as I was before I ask what it was.... But based off your second paragraph, the render below is the only thing I can think of that would efficiently display information removing everything except the color frame, border, text, and cost there would be no problems displaying information. Other than that, I don't think I'll be much help... sorry
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Overall, I like it. The animal heads seem to just clutter it up a bit, but I suppose without them, it may look a bit plain. I don't like the textbox at all. The outer frame and the Name/Type boxes are really nice. It looks very much in line with the type of alternate frames they've been making lately.
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On an unrelated note. Why does it say, "You now have the option to link your MTGSalvation account with your Twitch account"? Sure doesn't seem like an OPTION to me. It redirected me to the 'link accounts' page no matter what I did.
Where can I get all the frame/templates like this?
Could I please get that template
Thank you for the feedback. I too am unhappy with the textbox but not sure what direction to go with it.But I'll keep working at it. As for the twitch thing, I'm not sure why we have to merge our account all of a sudden. We all just merged our old MTGS account with curse not that long ago but at least they gave an explanation as to why. This time around there's nothing stating or explaining why we have merge our twitch accounts..... sure would be nice to know why.
At this time that template is still unfinished. Once it is completed and I am happy with it, I will release it and provide links on where to get it.
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Removed textbox opacity and added rope like border to textbox. Reduced size of corner animals to give frame and twins more space.
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Zarthbenn from the Proxy Factory has been gracious enough to let me host his Gem template.
Path to download: Templates>>Custom>>Exclusively Here>>Zarthbenn's Gem Frame.rar
As always you can get to this path by clicking on the templates link in my signature. Here is a render that Zarthbenn made.
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Looks great! Works much better than the Expedition frame for my Pirate commander tribal deck.
However I can't find your standard Underground Sea. I could only find the hybrid Underground Sea here. Can you post a standard one for sake of completeness?