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Currently Playing: It's Time to Talk About Proxies

Is proxying getting out of hand in Magic the Gathering? Or has Wizards of the Coast realized that players can print all the cards they want and they'll still make money. Let's discuss. Join the Distraction Makers Discord https://discord.gg/VHnksn5eH3 Video Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-vH_1-xPT8 Host Gavin Valentine https://www.gavinvalentinedesign.com/ Thumbnail Artwork Reckless Scholar by Steve Prescott Sources: 2011 Proxy/Counterfeit Policy: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/new-counterfeit-and-proxy-policy/ 2016 WotC Playtest vs. Counterfeit Statement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/proxies-policy-and-communication-2016-01-14 WotC Clarifies Proxy Position (ICv2): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/33489/wotc-clarifies-proxy-position-magic GW $10.2M Seller Lawsuit Judgment: https://spikeybits.com/games-workshop-freezes-assets-amid-world-wide-seller-takedown/ GW Drops Suit Against Some Sellers: https://spikeybits.com/gw-dismisses-warhammer-suit-against-sellers-says-sorry/ GW 250+ Creator Lawsuits: https://freelancerpress.com/arts/2025/06/04/games-workshop-issues-warhammer-creators/ Games Workshop v. Chapterhouse Studios — Full Court Opinion: https://digitalcommons.law.scu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1200&context=historical Is 3D Printing Warhammer Models Legal?: https://3dprintbounty.com/blog/is-3d-printing-warhammer-legal Chapterhouse Trial Coverage (Courthouse News): https://www.courthousenews.com/parties-ready-for-battle-over-warhammer-40k/ Chapterhouse vs. GW Case Outcome Summary: http://chaptermasters.com/chapterhouse-studios-vs-games-workshop-outcome/