Talk:Proxy card

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I was wondering: it this term just generally used when someone uses a fake replacement for a card or really specifically when he doesn't have the card. I haven't played Magic myself in some time but I knew someone who had a few valuable cards but didn't want to play with them to keep them in good condition. He printed copies of them and put them in a deck and when playing with it he had a little folder with the real cards in it to prove he had them. Would these considered proxy cards (in that case the article could be a little bit extended because it now only covers the first scenario I mentioned). --t0maz 16:15, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

These would indeed be considered proxy cards, as what he is playing with are not authentic, but false cards. Wether or not he actually has these cards (in another deck for example) does not change this.

I added some new content to this page - someone should have a second look at this! My writings look much like a how-to, which is generally not welcome in wikipedia, as far as I know. However, I think the information of how proxies can be created is essential in an article like this. --Lhead 22:18, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

I still miss more information about the common use of proxies in tournaments. I know there was an article somewhere on the web, but it might be better to wait for someone who actually has been on a tournament. I also thinking about an advantages and critique section (unoriginal artwork, etc), with views both from players and from producers. --Lhead 22:18, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

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Ok, I saw the RFC, and while I think the general state of the page is acceptable, the lack of sources could be a serious issue. There are some things that are overly detailed, for example the natural requirements of fair play. I think paring it down would be much more desirable. Also, you should look up a reference for legal use of proxies. I believe in sealed deck play and draft, if a card is damaged coming out of the pack, it may be proxied with a basic land. FrozenPurpleCube 06:05, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Thx for the comments :) I changed the structure of the page, hopefully to the better. I thinned out the 'natural requirements', by removing the illustrating examples, and changed the title to 'back side'. It seems to me that the issues adressed in 'back side' and 'front side' form two logical units. I also agree there needs to be more information on common policies and rules in mtg. I don't see where I would find reliable information, however, and I also don't consider myself being expert enough.

Consideration should be given to the more common use of the phrase, referring to the card one signs when allowing another to vote in a corporation's shareholder election. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.2.52.83 (talk) 01:48, 17 April 2008 (UTC)