Artist/Designer Wanted - Custom Magic Set in the Works

[neogokufire]

Hey guys. This past week I've started working on a custom magic set that should be 100% Wagic 0.6.1 compatible.

The idea is to create a magic set that uses all the rules, but maybe not the same terminology. You'll see an example of that in a second. My other goal is to also create a set that is pretty fairly balanced, no one color should have more options than another, just because of the limitation in rule implementation. Of course this means some of the "traditional" behaviors of colors may differ from most sets.

The set will be released free of charge, and if well received, might lead to expansion sets. Due to it's design, it will not be compatible with other sets. This isn't an additional set for Magic. This is a whole new CCG, that happens to be wagic-compatible. Coincidentally? No. Interesting? I hope so.

I'm looking for an artist to design the card art for this set, to make it more appealing. I currently am working with Magic Set Editor, but you would only be required to create and send me the box graphics. Of course if you want to design borders and backgrounds, that's good too. I'll need futuristic / sci-fi work. More details upon request.

I'm looking for a designer / tester to help me keep the game balanced, and play-test it on their PSP.

I'm would also be interested if a coder is willing to help with a handful of cards (say 5), to hard-code them into the next release. Would most likely be a legendary "creature" for each color.

CURRENT INFO: AS OF 6/3/09
Cards Completed: 58
White: 18
Green: 12
Lands: 13
Mutli-colored: 15

SET INFO:

Name - Master of Teranis
Total Cards - 200+
Theme: "Magic" in Space!
Background Story:

"As we all know, not long ago, Wizards were born with the power to reshape the world. They drew this power from the land itself, and manipulated it to further their own designs. Wondrous creatures popped into existence, and fearsome magic was unleashed. Before too long, a power struggle ensued. The wizards divided in factions, and a long war drained the Wizards and the world. Power was stolen, then lost, then stolen again. Eventually, it all came crashing down. The land gave all its life and energy, and the Wizards nearly died out. A select few were insightful enough to have a backup plan. They took to the stars. No longer were they bound to one world, for now whole worlds became their power source, and soon a new war began. Rumor has it, that one very special planet, would allow them to have power of all worlds, and so they search, and seek to be....Master of Teranis!"

Here's a few basic "lands" w/o art:

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[neogokufire]

2 more basic lands...

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[neogokufire]

6/3/09 - 6:30PM

Added some "green" cards. Up to 58.

Right now the average converted mana cost is 3.57. Is that in line with most sets?

I'm psyched to play this.

Here's a sample card! Might keep the "default" art on this one!

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[wololo]

I love your "default" art cards! It has a nice "abstract" touch

[superhiro]

I think I am quite good at balancing a set and very fond in magic design, also, I play a lot of Wagic on my PSP. If you'd like me to test your edition, I would gladly do so.

[neogokufire]

thanks wololo.

Sounds good super, i'll send you the beta once its finished. Will probably be at least a week. Trying to add 20 cards / day.

[Polar_Kraken]

good to see a fellow Magic Set Editor user... never noticed that the MSE background for land card looked like mountains before.

MSE only offers so few images / backgrounds you can edit, so why not try yahoo or google and search for abstract images to get more for your set?

is there any particular image(s) that you need?

[neogokufire]

@Polar, thanks for the advice, but I'd prefer to have it 100% legit. I don't want to infringe anyone's copyrights. I plan to redesign the mana logo's as well, before I release it.

I'd really like to see a custom set (maybe mine!), that can be included with wagic, with card art included, and not have to worry about any legal issues.

If i can't find an artist, I'll create logos, and do the art myself, it will just look really bad. I don't have any graphical design experience.

Here's sample logos I just whipped up. Yeah i know they are awful... Please help!

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[neogokufire]

UPDATE: Since I saw 0.7.0 was in the works, I put a freeze on the card design. As it is, I think I'm going to start from scratch, and wait for M10. Still needing an artist by the way. Thanks.

[abraracurcix]

Hello

I'd like to know more about what kind of art you need. Could you please put an example of a card? I think i could spare some time on this project but i would like to see more or less the kind of cards the set is going to have.

Anyway, I think it is a good idea, good luck