![]() ![]() txt file and "merge" it with your InDesign file. Then, you create your excel file and save it as a delineated. Instead of entering all of the information manually every time you make a change to your stats, or even images, you enter everything as a data field. You create an InDesign file with your cards. What it is is taking data from an excel sheet (easily changed and updated as you make modifications to stats, for example) and merges them in to specific fields in (as an example) Adobe InDesign. So I would never OPT for a "Datamerge" solution because it's impossible to do with one (1) PC not even plugged into any NETWORK.ĭatamerge does not require being connected to any network though. I'm not sure I want any automated tools to create my digital assets. It still works great with a few "kinks"! lol Had to do a "Factory Reset" to recover the poor PC. I've tried a "chkdsk" to see if it was physical damage to my HD. Now I realize just walking away and returning in 5 minutes, the Laptop is usually back to normal. But it also JAMS for 5 minutes ever like 6 hours or so. ![]() It runs virus scans in background during 7 hours and then notifies me that ALL is OKAY! It also runs containment for a few of my programs. And to be real honest, my Laptop has a mind of it's own. But still works in Win XP)!!!īeing cautious. And I print them off to a connected Laser Printer (which is old as all heck. And usually I'll land up with TGC files on a PC and USB Key once the game is ready to go to the level of a "professional prototype".īefore then it's just AIs and PSDs on my old XP PC. I don't really care it if takes more time. I can waste 2 or more hours tweaking with files. So I would never OPT for a "Datamerge" solution because it's impossible to do with one (1) PC not even plugged into any NETWORK. Is a BIG hindrance to anyone looking through my PC. Having only HALF of the information needed for one project. And in a day in age where Time-To-Market is important. This way I have backups and files not available via the NET on an external device that gets plugged-in when my Laptop is NOT connected. My other PC is a laptop and on it I only store TXT and XLS files for my different projects which can be hooked up to an external drive (1TB data). Second of all, I don't rely on that computer to keep a backup of my FILES. Not quite the first version but not as fancy as the latest one. It's an older Win XP CPU with Adobe Photoshop 2nd Edition. First of all, I have a PC that NEVER goes "online". I Will Never Grow Up Gaming wrote:I really need to learn how to use Datamerge. This is even easier with a paper cutter, but I don't mind using scissors myself. Make sure your program doesn't leave spaces in between cards on a sheet because that's just extra cuts.Ĭardmaker will do a 3x3 grid of poker size cards on 1 sheet of paper with no spaces. (I know many people just use MTG commons and lands which you can acquire very cheaply)ģ. I buy card decks from goodwill or the dollar store for a dollar to use as backers, but I've also played without backers in the sleeves and it works ok. Plus if you scrap the game you can just reuse the sleeves. Especially if you have to change anything. This is MUCH cheaper than label stickers or cardstock. Use the cheapest printer paper you can find and sleeve your cards. Using an excel data merge program means you can change multiple cards very quickly and easily.Ģ. I do this because a.) I type faster than I can write and b.) It's much faster to make changes later I print cards even for the first playtest. Use excel with a data merge system to make your cards. Here's some tips for quick card prototyping:ġ. ![]() After reading a recent thread, I think some people might appreciate this. ![]()
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