Printing Custom Cards

[Oberst Hajj]

There are several of us that enjoy making custom cards for this game and even more that like to download and use them. So, I thought I'd share how I print these cards out to use them in games.

Selecting the right paper is a must if the card is going to be used for gaming. I have found that photo paper works really well. It is both pretty thick and allows for high quality prints on it. It can also be found at just about any office or discount chain store for little money.

Once it is printed out, use a paper cutter or X-Acto knife with a straight edge to cut the card out. Once the card is cut out, you need to round the corners so that it fits in with the official WoW cards. To do this, I use a ¼ inch corner rounder punch. They vary in looks and price, but most look like the one below and cost less then US $8.00

This kind of punch can be found a any store that sells scrapbooking supplies. In the US, some of these stores would be Michelle’s or Hobby Lobby. For those of you without a store near by, you can order one online (http://www.scrapbooksupercenter.com/eksucoadpuco.html)for less then US $5.00

[LazyEyedPsycho]

You mention downloading cards... Where can I find said things? :confused:

[Oberst Hajj]

Kyle, at the top left of the page, just below logo and navigation breadcrumbs, you will see a link called Files. It's in a gray bar. You can use that link to access the File System and from there you will find all kinds of things including some custom cards. More are being added all the time by my self and other members. Enjoy!

[LazyEyedPsycho]

Thanks :)

[Charlie3]

I haven't tried to print out your card yet, does it auto print to the correct size or do you need to adjust it. The cards that I made have to be printed at 50% to come out the right size. I am using MS "paint"... I know everyone tells me that it is a difficult program to use because it does nothing the easy way...but it is all I have.
Also does it have a back?

[Oberst Hajj]

The cards I've uploaded should print out at the correct size, no need to adjust any thing. They do not have backs to them, as it's not really needed. I guess I could make up a few generic backs that could be used with the different cards.

MS Paint really sucks! lol Try either GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/), a free down loadable program. Very powerful and feature rich, but not overly easy to get used to using. For free online image edition, try Pixlr (http://www.pixlr.com/editor/). It's good for working with Jpegs and only requires you to register with the site.