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Mage Wars => General Discussion => Topic started by: Texan85 on June 29, 2013, 12:00:21 AM
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I was curious who is doing it and with what kind of sleeves. Are you doing a different color for each Mage? And if so what? Has anyone used Dragon shield sleeves for Mage wars cards, do you like them? Has anyone used clear sleeves, and do you like how they look? Anyone have an opinion on What color sleeve looks good for all the Mage wars cards to be in?
Anyone using any sort of third party cOntainer to move their cards around in, and if so what is it? Anyone use a device that failed horribly?
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I have been using Dragon Shields lately and have not been dissapointed. I thought I could get away without sleeving, but I feel much better when I do. I've tried all sorts of containers for my spellbook, from the standard binders to a plastic WOW deckbox. Not sure what I like best yet. I will say, If you do not want to use the binders provided, I would either use an ultra pro two pocket binder or a monster binders 4 pocket. They are both good quality and your cards don't slide out easily.
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I have been using Ultra Pro matte sleeves with coloured backs. I have a different colour for each Mage. They fit into the books fine and also fit into card sleeves quite nicely.
I do it primarily to help distinguish my cards from opponents during and after games.
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I use DragonShields Blue for my decks. If you look at http://forum.arcanewonders.com/index.php?topic=10719.0 (http://forum.arcanewonders.com/index.php?topic=10719.0) this thread you can see what I do for storage.
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The ultra pro binders are awesome. I use them to organize pages by category (like armor choices, weapons, etc etc) So when you are deciding a particular slot (for example all rings are together, all chest pieces together etc) it helps me more choices by visually looking at a page of everything side by side rather than in a pack.
You probably could even use it to build spell books out of it, but they would be bigger.
I at least for now use it for all the most used cards. There are a LOT of duplicate copy cards in Mage Wars so having a few of each in the pro binder and the extras in the box works for me.
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I use DragonShields Blue for my decks. If you look at http://forum.arcanewonders.com/index.php?topic=10719.0 (http://forum.arcanewonders.com/index.php?topic=10719.0) this thread you can see what I do for storage.
Only downside seems like when you play, your opponent will know what kind of spells you have in your hand for each turn
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I use Dragon Shield clears. I have all of my cards, except my apprentice books, in clear. I also sleeve every card I get, that way they are ready to go, should I ever need it. Most people go with colors, which is just fine, I figure I would do clear to show off the back of the card to to be slightly different.
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I use Dragon Shield clears. I have all of my cards, except my apprentice books, in clear. I also sleeve every card I get, that way they are ready to go, should I ever need it. Most people go with colors, which is just fine, I figure I would do clear to show off the back of the card to to be slightly different.
And does it play like normal sleeves? I've found some clear sleeves were just subpar.
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The sleeves I use for a majority of my games (including mage wars) are KMC matte sleeves, Ultra Pro - pro matte, Max protection shuffle tech, Fantasy Flight bored game sleeves. Any of these are good
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I use Dragon Shield clears. I have all of my cards, except my apprentice books, in clear. I also sleeve every card I get, that way they are ready to go, should I ever need it. Most people go with colors, which is just fine, I figure I would do clear to show off the back of the card to to be slightly different.
And does it play like normal sleeves? I've found some clear sleeves were just subpar.
I have never had any issues with Dragon Shields. The KMCs are also very nice. I want to use Ultra-Pro Matte, but that damn silver dot just kills me. Max Protect 2.0, or whatevers, aren't too bad either, but they scuff quick.
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You know what makes me mad? The sleeve thats attached to my silver dot.
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You know what makes me mad? The sleeve thats attached to my silver dot.
At least the Pro series is passable. :P
Def not the best or the worst. They get a Meh+
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I actually just got the Pro-Sleeves (clear) yesterday and they seem great.
Doesn't make the card feel "bulky" like there is extra stuff on there, I'm kind of tactile so didn't want it to feel all plasticky (is that a word?).
They fit perfect on the sides although there is a little extra plastic on the top. I guess that is kind of good since I'd rather the sleeve have extra cover than not enough.
But the best part is even with the plastic cover and even with the extra on top the cards still fit great in the spell books (OR the Pro card books which I also love to use to organize my cards not in play).
I definitely could do without that shiny silver dot, which I am too lazy to remove, so I just put the card in FRONT of it so I can't actually see the dot when looking at the card, so I guess not too big of a deal.
I don't have all my cards sleeved but the main ones that get used the most.
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I use sleeves with rather specific artwork, partially because I like them but mainly just to prevent mix ups with Enchantments and stuff during clean up. Since the game doesnt involve any shuffling they dont have to be too heavy duty, i generally dont put much wear on them.
I dont use the actual books myself.. i just use my old deck cases to carry them around and during gameplay sift through the cards that way. Im just too used to decks.
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I Bought the black and white dragon sleeves and will see how they go, like in MTG the black and white boarders always looked good to me.
I might buy some clear dragon sleeves.
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Penny sleeves do the trick. Sleeving everything is expensive, and there are a ton of cards.
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Deck Protector Sleeves: 50 Yellow
Ultra Pro #82675
I use this, and im happy with it. Sure the silver dot is a tiny bit annoying, but i choose to ignore it.
They fit the cards well, and there is plenty of space to get them in and out of the spellbook - it actually seems easier to take out cards from the spellbook when they are sleeved.
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I went with the Ultra pro pro-fit sleeves. Really like the feel and fit of them. They sit nicely in the spell books, so no worries there.
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Typically I love to sleeve cards at all turns. However I really like the books, and while I know there is room to sleeve them in the books I just feel it doesnt require it. There is no shuffling, or constant strain on the cards and they are high quality. Thats just my 1&1/2 cents on the subject ;)
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I kinda agree that it's a little out sleeving this game. But a friends copy which we've been playing, mine is still in transit (I've only sleeved the FM vs W set so far) is looking a little worn already. Not sure if it's the sliding the cards around the board or just his constant thumbing through them. I'm not a compulsive sleever, but I do like the look of sleeves on this game.
Typically I love to sleeve cards at all turns. However I really like the books, and while I know there is room to sleeve them in the books I just feel it doesnt require it. There is no shuffling, or constant strain on the cards and they are high quality. Thats just my 1&1/2 cents on the subject ;)
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We typically play in the garage, so we can smoke cigars, drink our cokes and have lunch. With all of the hazards, the sleeves are well worth the cost and effort.
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I sleeved all 900 or so of my Mage Wars cards with Ultra Pro Pro-Fit sleeves. Those are actually meant to go inside other sleeves for double-sleeving, but I really like the way they perfectly fit the cards with nearly no overhang on any side. They work perfectly fine for sleeving, for me.
And, they're relatively cheap.
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I don't sleeve mine. It would make sense if you were shuffling a deck of cards, since cards get hacked to pieces if you don't have sleeves in that context, but there's not a lot of opportunity to really damage your cards since they remain in a pile or your book most of the time. Plus, I like the continuity of the art in the cards in relation to the game board without technicolored sleeves breaking some of the immersion factor.
In either case, I don't make a habit of drinking or eating at the table while playing anyway. Even if I used sleeves like I do in other games, I think it's kind of inconsiderate to leave non-bottle drinks on the table. It's like subtely acting like you don't care about the worth other players put into their belongings.
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The Ultra Pro sleeves rock. Even makes the cards easier to get in and out of spell book slots and fit really nicely not just around the card but in the spell books.
I'm not into the color coded thing (I really like the artwork and don't want to mar or distort it in any way). So all my cards are in clear sleeves which work awesome for me.
I am pretty careful when I play and would never have like Cheetos fingers on my cards but its still nice to know if something spills or anything happens the cards are all safe and protected.
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In my group we all sleeve the cards. That way we can tell whose Enchantment are whose.
Nothing worst then going to flip your Bear Strength and seeing your opponent has put a Poisoned blood on you!