Quick question: If a card is altered for purposes of aesthetics or personalization-nothing that would alter the function of the card, and clearly not meant to be a proxy- are they still legal in tournaments such as FNM? (For instance, if someone went by the nickname "Troll" and wrote on the card so in the type section it read "Creature- Me," rather than "Creature- Troll," would that be considered a counterfeit card?)
TL;DR: Are written-on cards that are not proxies legal?
I am not expert on that but I think that u can do whatever u want to ur cards... Only u should not write to oracle text box...;)
And changing the cards name would not be a best idea either...;)
Hmm... I can't say for sure, but I believe the answer is no. I can say with certainty that if a card is marked in any way so you might be able to identify it in or on top of your deck, you cannot use that card. The imprint of a pen from a written on card, no matter how tiny an imprint it may be, would be considered a marked card making it illegal for tournament use.
However, I've seen plenty of cards signed by artists, and they usually use felt-tipped pens or sharpies so there is no imprint and the card cant be identified from the back. I don't know if a card like this with writing on the face but a perfectly pristine, unmarked, undented, unimprinted back would be allowed in tournament play or not. You can always ask a judge beforehand!
Odds are if you're defacing it, it's not a value card and should be easily replaceable quickly should a judge say "no" if you show him and ask.
Quote from: Gorzo on October 26, 2012, 04:01:03 AM
Hmm... I can't say for sure, but I believe the answer is no. I can say with certainty that if a card is marked in any way so you might be able to identify it in or on top of your deck, you cannot use that card. The imprint of a pen from a written on card, no matter how tiny an imprint it may be, would be considered a marked card making it illegal for tournament use.
However, I've seen plenty of cards signed by artists, and they usually use felt-tipped pens or sharpies so there is no imprint and the card cant be identified from the back. I don't know if a card like this with writing on the face but a perfectly pristine, unmarked, undented, unimprinted back would be allowed in tournament play or not. You can always ask a judge beforehand!
Odds are if you're defacing it, it's not a value card and should be easily replaceable quickly should a judge say "no" if you show him and ask.
Played signed cards several times and noone complained..;) that was the reason why I wrote that it should not be that big problem... Even in the case that it would be visible from the other side u can always use not transparent sleeves... But u r right.. It always depends on current judge... But I have never had problems..;)
3.3 Authorized Cards
Players may use any Authorized Game Cards from Magic: The Gathering expansions, core sets, special sets, supplements, and promotional printings. Authorized Game Cards are cards that, unaltered, meet the following conditions:
• The card is genuine and published by Wizards of the Coast
• The card has a standard Magic back or is a double-faced card.
• The card does not have squared corners.
• The card has black or white borders.
• The card is not a token card.
• The card is not damaged or modified in a way that might make it marked.
• The card is otherwise legal for the tournament as defined by the format.
• The card is a proxy issued by the judge of a tournament (see section 3.4 for rules about proxies).
Any other cards that are not Authorized Game Cards are prohibited in all sanctioned tournaments. Unglued and Unhinged basic land cards are allowed in sanctioned Magic tournaments.
Players may use cards from the Alpha printing only if the deck is in opaque sleeves.
Players may use otherwise-legal non-English and/or misprinted cards provided they are not using them to create an advantage by using misleading text or pictures. Official promotional textless spells are allowed in sanctioned Magic tournaments in which they would otherwise be legal.
Artistic modifications are acceptable in sanctioned tournaments, provided that the modifications do not make the card art unrecognizable, contain substantial strategic advice, or contain offensive images. Artistic modifications also may not obstruct or change the mana cost or name of the card.
The Head Judge is the final authority on acceptable cards for a tournament.
Mhmm then teoreticaly u can do anything to the card if it will not be considered as marked... Exactly how Gorzo said...;)
Rule book to the rescue! Good find, thanks for getting the answer!
Alters are pretty much legal.
I did my own alters to lands in my decks and the only thing people say is "WTF? why is that octopus eating that island?" or "is that a boat?"
Quote from: Greg54js on October 26, 2012, 09:41:39 AM
Alters are pretty much legal.
I did my own alters to lands in my decks and the only thing people say is "WTF? why is that octopus eating that island?" or "is that a boat?"
Want to see a photo...:D I will tell u if it is boat or octopus.. Living by the ocean I have to be able to recognize that...:D
Anyway... Talking about altered cards... I really love this guy...;)
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