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[Question] Magik The Gathering, do any of you play it, or similar trading card games? (self.Blind)
submitted by BARDLover
If so, how do you do it?
I can kind of play it on my computer, but want to try it with my fiance.
I'm thinking either come up with a braille code, and just braille on the cards or sleeves, or put numbers on each one and just keep a deck key on braille paper on hand.
For monsters all I'd need is ATK, DEF, and any abilities.
Spells are where it'd get hard.
I can kind of play it on my computer, but want to try it with my fiance.
I'm thinking either come up with a braille code, and just braille on the cards or sleeves, or put numbers on each one and just keep a deck key on braille paper on hand.
For monsters all I'd need is ATK, DEF, and any abilities.
Spells are where it'd get hard.
Nighthawk321 3 points 4y ago
I play Magic a lot. This is what I do. First, buy some braille paper with a sticky back. Then, buy sleeves for your cards. Then braille the card on the paper and stick it to the sleeve. The paper is a little pricey, so I only label the name, mana cost, and the type of card. Everything else I just memorize.
BARDLover [OP] 1 points 4y ago
What do you mean by type of card?
Also, do you ever have issues reading the cards in your hand while you hold them?
Also, do you ever have issues reading the cards in your hand while you hold them?
Nighthawk321 3 points 4y ago
I mean like, if it's a creature, I put it's power and toughness. Otherwise I'll just put enchantment, artifact, socery, instant, etc.
No, I never have trouble reading the cards.
No, I never have trouble reading the cards.
BARDLover [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Thanks. Any other tips?
DancinBaby 3 points 4y ago
I was wondering that since the cards could have some added info whether it be a number in braille or QR code or whatever... that if you number your own cards like one is for mana or something and then have those cards written up on your phone and when cannot remember why is card number 12, you could listen to it with headphones on, having cellphone read it out loud.
BARDLover [OP] 1 points 4y ago
QR codes would be too slow, but I like the idea of a scrollable phone doc.
KillerLag 3 points 4y ago
Depending on the cards, I believe there is also a line or two that mentions special properties of the cards. For example, Scion of the Wind (I just looked for a random card off Google), the description says "Scion of the Wind's power and toughness are equal to number of creatures you control". So it's strength seems to change, depending on what you have played.
Another example is Zombie Apocalypse. The description reads "Return all zombie creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped, then destroy all Humans".
The earlier cards, I believe (I've only played Magic once, years ago), have less description, so it may run more on the numbers.
Another example is Zombie Apocalypse. The description reads "Return all zombie creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped, then destroy all Humans".
The earlier cards, I believe (I've only played Magic once, years ago), have less description, so it may run more on the numbers.
Amonwilde 2 points 4y ago
Most cards have special rules.
BARDLover [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Okay, there's no way all that text would fit on a card.
This will require more codign than I had thought, but seems doable.
Thanks for the context.
This will require more codign than I had thought, but seems doable.
Thanks for the context.
Amonwilde 3 points 4y ago
There's a kid who plays MTG and has only one braille symbol per card, everything is memorized by number. That's hardcore. If you're low vision you might spend time with your deck and identify cards with low vision. Use Seeing AI to read the cards, that should work, though you might have trouble telling how much the card costs, etc.
BARDLover [OP] 3 points 4y ago
Unfortunately I don't think seeing AI would be too helpful, but the "one braille symbol" is making me think I could code my cards.
Something like
FF 2 1
FS FY
For something that requires 2 red to play, 2 power, 1 toughness, and is flying and has first strike.
Something like
FF 2 1
FS FY
For something that requires 2 red to play, 2 power, 1 toughness, and is flying and has first strike.
Amonwilde 5 points 4y ago
Yeah that kid literally just memorizes all card characteristics and then uses the braille identifier to tell what card it is. It might be two braille cells or something. But honestly you might have to care too much about MtG to do that...your system sounds like it could work.
BARDLover [OP] 2 points 4y ago
Yeah, that's a bit too much for me, personally.
That is impressive.
That is impressive.
Terry_Pie 2 points 4y ago
I still play MtG. I've enough sight that a desk light and a magnifying glass are enough, though reading cards for any length of time shreds my sight. It's not so bad playing, but organizing my cards or deck building strains my sight.
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You could braille some of the information, but rules text on cards will get too extensive I think. You really need to put your memory to work, or have a reference document on hand so that you read the card name in braille and can double check the reference document if you're unsure of what it does.
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You could braille some of the information, but rules text on cards will get too extensive I think. You really need to put your memory to work, or have a reference document on hand so that you read the card name in braille and can double check the reference document if you're unsure of what it does.
BARDLover [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I think the reference sheet is a good idea. Thank you.
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