/r/Cockatrice

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Looking to play Magic: the Gathering, but there's no one at your local shop? On a budget that can't support MTGO right now? Want to see how your new deck will perform right now?

Come check out Cockatrice! This open source project allows for you to play Magic: The Gathering with a wide array of players from across the world.

Get the app from https://cockatrice.github.io and come join the community at server.cockatrice.us server, port 4748.


Notifications

Behavior: There is zero tolerance for public call outs and pointless rants. Focus on the positive and you'll help in diminishing the negative.

Flair: Please use the Flair to tag yourself with your Cockatrice username, preferred format(s), and GMT differential so others can find you for games!

Translations: Would you like to help translate Cockatrice into your native language? Check out the Translations FAQ Page for more information!

Useful Information

  • Application Downloads
  • GitHub Repo
  • Troubleshooting Info
  • Cockatrice Official Discord

  • How to Open a GitHub Ticket

  • Rooster Ranges Site

  • Live Judge Chat

  • Draft Site

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    /r/Cockatrice

    6,683 Subscribers

    1

    How do I play with my friends

    I'm currently tryin g to connect but it's saying I need to register but I can't tell to what or how to do that anything helps right now. Appreciate it!

    1 Comment
    2024/12/17
    00:29 UTC

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    how to download cards database

    hello, i'll be back because i haven't solve my issue last time with the post : "Question about the location of the card database". So, i will try to reexplain clearly than last time.

    Before my cardata base was download directly with folder for each set and a jpg for each card but now the cards seems stocked online and i have to charges it each time i play and it is tiring. Is there any way to change parameter to download cards localy once for all ?

    thanks you in advance,

    0 Comments
    2024/12/15
    09:10 UTC

    1

    Weird trackpad issue on a Mac

    Hi, I'm using Cockatrice 2.9.0 on a MacBook Pro running Sequoia 15.1.1

    I wanted to see if anyone else was having this weird issue where, since updating to Sequoia, I can no longer double-tap my trackpad to play cards from my hand or tap cards on the battlefield (i.e., I have to double-CLICK the trackpad)... I know it's not a Mac settings issue, as I can tap the trackpad once to select cards in a local game as normal, and I can double-tap as normal in Cockatrice outside of a local game environment (e.g., to add cards to a decklist)... but once I'm in a local game environment, the ability to double-tap is suddenly disabled. Obviously not a huge deal, but definitely annoying.

    Also, while I'm here, does anyone know if there's a fix for this "cards not entering tapped" issue that works without using an out-of-date card list?

    1 Comment
    2024/12/13
    15:05 UTC

    1

    Issues with images for custom cards

    I'm trying to get a custom cube working, but most of the images aren't displaying at all. I have all the images in the same google drive folder, I'm using the same kind of link for all of them, they're all set to be visible to anyone with the link, but for some reason only something like 1 in 20 cards are showing their image when I try adding the set. There are multiple file types among the images, but no pattern to the formats of the images not working.

    Does anyone know how I might be able to fix this?

    0 Comments
    2024/12/07
    01:19 UTC

    1

    The One Ring only showing the One of One Ring

    For some reason, I always get the art of the One of One Ring (the one that's written in Elvish with the 001/001 collector number in the middle left) when viewing [[The One Ring]] on Cockatrice. I know it's not because of some weird set priority issue on Oracle because when I go to my card database (Card Database > Manage Sets) the only sets that are enabled are "Tales of Middle Earth" and "Tales of Middle Earth Commander." How do I view the version that actually has the text on it? I kinda need to read it...

    3 Comments
    2024/11/30
    02:34 UTC

    1

    Alchemy mechanics

    I just started using the program. I have a custom set of mtg cards with a lot of custom mechanics that are similar to MTGA alchemy & hearthstone. Things like giving a card a perpetual stat increase, etc. The annotate card feature seemed like a good way to do this but annotations by default disappear as soon as something is moved to your hand, exile, graveyard, where ever. Anyway to make annotations persistent through zones or is there another way or even another program I should be using for this?

    3 Comments
    2024/11/29
    04:34 UTC

    1

    Marvel Secret Lair cards still aren't in database?

    I've been checking these last few weeks and updating but the MSL cards still aren't available. I looked into making them myself but alas doing custom cards looked way over my head. Does anyone have these cards created or can offer suggestions?

    4 Comments
    2024/11/23
    17:54 UTC

    3

    Question about the location of the card database

    Hello everyone,

    I play cockatrice since five years and it's the best software of all time for magic, but I have some issue with it.

    Before my carddatabase was download direcly on the computer and it was awesome because i can play offline and the card was always availlable when i need them but recently after i have to redowload cockatrice du to a technical issue the card are now in "json" on internet and i have to charges them each time i want to play and it is hawfull. I can't play offline and when i want to see a lot of cards this took several minutes even though I have a good connection and takes up a lot of mobile data each time.

    So my question is: can I go back to the previous method and download the data set once and for all again by modifying the URL in Oracle or in some other way?

    Sorry if this aswer was already post a lot of time but i can't find any suitable solution.

    Thank you in advance for the answer you can give me.

    2 Comments
    2024/11/23
    09:37 UTC

    1

    Changing card language

    There is a way to change the language of the card to english to italian?

    9 Comments
    2024/11/22
    13:39 UTC

    1

    Cockatrice doesn't automatically update

    Whenever i check for client updates on Cockatrice, this message appears:

    https://preview.redd.it/zljynvfyma2e1.png?width=502&format=png&auto=webp&s=ccbcbec3044a35798fcc0833e0ee49af567e93e2

    Do i have to download the .exe and install manually? If that's the case, can i keep my stuff, like decks, themes, settings etc? I'm on Windows 10

    Thanks

    1 Comment
    2024/11/21
    17:57 UTC

    1

    Can't join discord server

    Hey guys I tried joining the official discord but it says the link is invalid or expired. Anyone else experiencing this?

    2 Comments
    2024/11/18
    12:00 UTC

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    Guia Cockatrice

    Fala, galera, sou ADM do Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Magic Degenerado, o maior Discord de Magic: The Gathering do Brasil. Como no nosso servidor, a maioria dos jogos ocorre no programa Cockatrice. Criamos esse guia básico para ajudar o pessoal, ensinando como instalar, jogar, baixar temas personalizados e com todos os atalhos do Cockatrice. Espero que com isso possamos ajudar quem estiver meio perdido por lá. Grande abraço!

    Comandos para utilizar os atalhos:

    Jogar o dado = Ctrl + I

    Cria um token = Ctrl + T

    Olha o sideboard = Ctrl + F3

    Tutora uma carta = F3

    Embaralha o deck = Ctrl + S

    Definir a vida = Ctrl + L

    Adicionar pontos de vida = F12

    Remover pontos de vida = F11

    Comprar várias cartas = Ctrl + E

    Mulligan = Ctrl + M

    Comprar uma carta = Ctrl + D

    Desfaz a última compra = Ctrl + Shift + D

    Passa de fase e pegar o turno = Shift + Tab

    Passa o turno = Ctrl + Enter

    Desvira todas as permanentes = Ctrl + U

    Cria seta vermelha = Pressionar Botão direito do Mouse

    Cria seta azul = Alt + Pressionar o Botão direito do Mouse

    Cria seta verde = Shift + Pressionar o Botão direito do Mouse

    Cria seta amarela = Ctrl + Pressionar o Botão direito do Mouse

    Remove todas as setas = Ctrl + R

    Envia a carta do topo para a pilha = Ctrl + Y

    Envia a carta do topo para o campo virada para baixo = Ctrl + Shift + E

    Olhar as cartas no topo = Ctrl + W

    Olhar o cemitério = F4

    Mover a carta para o cemitério = Ctrl + Del, Selecionar a Carta

    Envia múltiplas cartas do topo para o cemitério = Ctrl + Shift + M

    Sempre revelar a carta do topo. Usar o mesmo comando para parar de revelar = Ctrl + N

    Anexar uma carta = Ctrl + Alt + A, Selecionar a Carta

    Cria tokens relacionados ao efeito da carta = Ctrl + Shift + T, Selecionar a Carta

    Cria token do último efeito ativo = Ctrl + G

    Clonar uma carta = Ctrl + J, Selecionar a Carta

    Definir poder e resistência da criatura = Ctrl + P, Selecionar a Carta

    Redefinir poder e resistência da criatura = Ctrl + Alt + 0, Selecionar a Carta

    Adicionar poder e resistência da criatura = Ctrl + Alt + +, Selecionar a Carta

    Remover poder e resistência da criatura = Ctrl + Alt + -, Selecionar a Carta

    Adicionar poder da criatura = Ctrl + +, Selecionar a Carta

    Remover poder da criatura = Ctrl + -, Selecionar a Carta

    Adicionar resistência da criatura = Alt + +, Selecionar a Carta

    Remover resistência da criatura = Alt + -, Selecionar a Carta

    Alternar modo de desvirar = Alt + U, Selecionar a Carta

    Definir anotação = Alt + N, Selecionar a Carta

    Virar carta para cima = Alt + F, Selecionar a Carta

    Conceder = F2

    Tutorial de como instalar e jogar no Cockatrice:

    https://youtu.be/nu_aiKeEzto

    Tema Escuro + Cartas em PT-BR. Recomendamos que mantenha as cartas no idioma original e utilize somente o tema escuro:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZIZyotp0c0

    Também vou deixar nosso link do Discord. Para quem tiver interesse de se juntar a nós, e baixar outros temas personalizados. Que disponibilizamos somente no nosso servidor:

    https://discord.gg/gJXpwEDvH7

    https://i.redd.it/mdavyz0quu0e1.gif

    0 Comments
    2024/11/14
    11:47 UTC

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    O Maior Discord de MTG BR

    Nós somos o Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Magic Degenerado. O maior servidor de Magic: The Gathering do Brasil.

    Nossa meta diária é promover um ambiente saudável, sempre tendo o respeito como prioridade! Onde todos possam jogar, participar de campanhas de RPG, assistir algo com os amigos, debater sobre a lore, notícias de MTG ou apenas conversar.

    Se tiver qualquer dúvida, basta perguntar que vamos ajudar. Não é porque quebramos lands, jogamos turnos extras infinitos ou matamos de infect que não podemos ser civilizados.

    A moderação realiza diversos tipos de torneios durante o ano. Também jogamos todos os dias nos formatos Commander, Pauper, Modern, Legacy, Pioneer, MTG Arena, Draft, Spelltable e outros...

    "Aqui você está entre iguais. Todos somos pragas exilados de nossos mundos. Mas aqui encontramos um lar."

    • Lema dos Degenerados.

    Nosso link para quem tiver interesse:

    https://discord.gg/gJXpwEDvH7

    https://i.redd.it/qadp78nxfz3e1.gif

    0 Comments
    2024/11/13
    02:31 UTC

    2

    How can i download spanish scryfall cards?

    Hey so I'm new to cockatrice and i convinced a friend to play magic for the first time but he doesn't know English so i wanted to kinda download the oracle cards but in spanish is there anyway to download the spanish version from oracle or scryfall spanish.

    2 Comments
    2024/11/10
    22:16 UTC

    2

    Cockatrice Tournaments with Prize Support

    Welcome to Cockatrice Magic Cup! We organize regular tournaments on Cockatrice for a variety of formats. Our tournaments are free to enter and offer cash prizing we get by donation. Our next Legacy event starts on November 15th and our first Canadian Highlander event starts on November 22nd. First place gets $20 and second gets $10 for each event.

    https://discord.gg/atBaQ8E

    0 Comments
    2024/11/07
    21:24 UTC

    1

    How to mention cards?

    Sometimes when playing matches in cockatrice, players mention cards and the text appears in blue, and when you hover your mouse cursor over the text it shows that card image on the 'Card Info' panel. I have no idea how to do it, and I thought that just typing out the full name of the card would do it but apparently not. How do I do that?

    6 Comments
    2024/11/07
    10:19 UTC

    2

    Cockatrice Discord BR

    Opa! Procurando um servidor brasileiro pra jogar Magic: The Gathering com seus amigos ou fazer novas amizades? Boa notícia, esse é o mais novo servidor 100% brasileiro de MTG, a Toca das Magias BR.

    Aqui você pode ter a certeza de estar em um ambiente 100% seguro, com regras justas, staff ativa e muita diversão, onde todos são bem vindos.

    Estamos organizando um Torneio de Inauguração para celebrar a abertura do nosso servidor, onde você poderá competir contra outros jogadores e ter a oportunidade de ganhar recompensas, então não perca a oportunidade e venha crescer com a gente!!

    https://discord.gg/4c5chNZXFt

    !!!Vagas abertas para ADM e moderação!!!

    0 Comments
    2024/11/04
    12:48 UTC

    3

    How Do I Change The White Background On Cockatrice?

    I've been searching for almost three days to figure out how to create a dark or custom background for my app. I usually play at night, and my room can get pretty dark. I want to replace the harsh white of the app with a more soothing color or image that is easier on the eyes. So far, I've only found methods to change the deck board for when I'm playing Magic

    2 Comments
    2024/11/03
    19:03 UTC

    4

    How do I make decks

    Hey guys, complete computer idiot here and I am looking to build my deck card by card in Cockatrice and I cant figure out what to do. I have the sets downloaded and im in the deck editor but idk how to start chucking cards in there.

    3 Comments
    2024/11/02
    20:53 UTC

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    how long to get unbanned

    I got banned because I picked a racist name (it was my people I was racist against) and I send 2 apoligy emails so Im wandering how long did it you to get unbanned

    2 Comments
    2024/10/22
    19:59 UTC

    6

    How do I find people to play with?

    Excuse my ignorance, I’m coming back to Cockatrice after 15 years. It seems like there isn’t much life on the server I’m in? Can I change servers? If so, how?

    I mostly ever see maybe 2-3 lobbies and it’s only Commander. Any help is appreciated.

    10 Comments
    2024/10/15
    02:51 UTC

    2

    Custom Art - Apostrophe Problem

    Yo! Currently uploading the custom arts I made for a deck and have run into a fated issue; Apostraphes.

    With the apostraphe, the cards don't change, and without--they still don't. Does anyone have insight about how to get around this? Although I don't mind as 95% of the deck is completely fine, I would love to see all the pretty art I have on them. Thanks in advance!

    4 Comments
    2024/09/29
    22:05 UTC

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    With Duskmorne recently added a lot of the cards just dont exist on cockatrice

    uh yea stuff like the Mindskinner doesnt show up only specific cards from duskmorne are available not all of them

    3 Comments
    2024/09/28
    06:31 UTC

    5

    Where Do People Play Cockatrice Tournaments Now That Magic-League is Gone?

    Hey everyone,

    I used to rely on magic-league.com to participate in Cockatrice tournaments years ago and to check out posted decklists, especially before a new set dropped. It was awesome because as soon as a card was previewed, you could add it to Cockatrice or Magic Workstation and dive into a "pre-release" type format.

    Now that magic-league.com is no longer around, I'm wondering where people go to:

    a. Play in these types of tournaments with posted decklists.

    b. Look for decklists from Cockatrice tournaments.

    Are there any active communities or platforms that have taken its place? I'd love to get back into playing and see what people are building with the newest cards as soon as they're previewed without just searching through the random jank people sometimes post.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks in advance!

    6 Comments
    2024/09/21
    17:11 UTC

    5

    I need to know how to make a card have power and toughness equal to cards in graveyard like the card Lord of Extinction

    I'm new to Cockatrice and would like to play a self mill grave deck but I really don't want to do the power and toughness evetime it changes cause that feels ridiculous

    6 Comments
    2024/09/18
    01:29 UTC

    1

    Card Art URLs blacklisted?

    Hey all.

    I've recently gotten an itch to re-learn Yu-Gi-Oh and found a very handy XML of all the cards.However, none of the Card Art is working. It's just a blank white space.

    I popped into the Debug Log and saw these errors. https://imgur.com/a/Rke7qGx

    I cannot find any discussion about Cockatrice blacklisting URLs. No mention of cease-and-desists.

    Does anyone know what the deal is and/or have a fix to this card art issue?

    3 Comments
    2024/09/16
    20:48 UTC

    1

    Does having a different server port change what server you're connecting to?

    Hi, I just noticed that my server port is # 448, as opposed to the one in the sidebar of the reddit. Does that make a difference? I tried registering with the new port and it rejected my request saying I had already registered.

    I noticed after coming back to the program that there was hardly anyone on the servers anymore. Maybe that's why?

    0 Comments
    2024/09/13
    04:27 UTC

    3

    Permanents no longer come in tapped when they're supposed to.

    Hi reddit. I was playing a goldfish game and fat-fingered something and opened a menu I've never seen before. I exited the menu, but apparently hit something in that menu that is making it so that things that normally come into play tapped automatically don't anymore. Any ideas on how to fix?

    Thanks!

    2 Comments
    2024/09/13
    04:22 UTC

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    Cockatrice Tournaments with Prize Support

    Welcome to Cockatrice Magic Cup! We organize regular tournaments on Cockatrice for a variety of formats. Our tournaments are free to enter and offer cash prizing we get by donation. Our next Modern event starts on September 6th and our next Pioneer event starts on September 13th. First place gets $20 and second gets $10 for each event.

    https://discord.gg/atBaQ8E

    4 Comments
    2024/08/28
    21:06 UTC

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