mathimus55 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Hello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWelcome back! I'll be filling in for Jeremy this month running this month's contest. As a reminder for the new structure of the Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest that started last month:\nContest participation is no longer limited by region. We’re so glad to finally have our friends outside of the US and Canada involved as well!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finalists are now awarded credit to "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardsphere.com/"},"insert":"Cardsphere.com"},{"insert":", a sister site to Archidekt. Cardsphere is a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling Magic cards. If you’ve never used it before, Joey from the EDHRECast recently made a great "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUc4-FnefrU&t=1s&pp=ygUKY2FyZHNwaGVyZQ%3D%3D"},"insert":"video covering the basics"},{"insert":"! Depending on their placement, finalists will receive either $250, $150 or $100 in credit."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/@EDHRECast"},"insert":"EDHRECast YouTube channel"},{"insert":" will now feature a video highlighting the finalist decks from each contest! Olivia Gobert-Hicks and myself will host."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"After the three finalists are announced, their placement is now determined by upvotes on the deck pages themselves. Be sure to vote for your favorite!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finally, we’re working with a slightly different cadence (Wednesday-Wednesday-Wednesday-Wednesday). Details on that below."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWith that out of the way, let's talk about the contest!\n\nWhat’s the contest all about?"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Working within the parameters of the prompt provided below, construct a decklist with your own creative spin. Three chosen finalists will be awarded store credit to cardsphere.com. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"For May’s deckbuilding contest, construct a Commander-legal deck that showcases the adage of \""},{"attributes":{"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time!"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"\" This prompt is open to interpretation - just be sure to explain your reasoning in your submission or deck description."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHere’s how to participate:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Brew an EDH/Commander legal deck on Archidekt that satisfies the prompt.\nAny unreleased cards spoiled during the contest’s duration "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"are"},{"insert":" allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Silver-bordered and acorn cards, while cool, are "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"not "},{"insert":"allowed. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Digital-only cards (such as those designed for the Alchemy format on Arena) are "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"not"},{"insert":" allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Strictly one deck submitted per user."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Reply to this newspost, the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.com/channels/494339685452087296/1225135430970900500"},"insert":"Discord submission post"},{"insert":", or the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://x.com/archidekt/status/1775577489370222865?s=20"},"insert":"announcement tweet "},{"insert":"from the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt"},"insert":"@archidekt"},{"insert":" account on Twitter with a link to your deck before "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"9:00 pm EST (UTC -5, currently) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024"},{"insert":". Only one submission per user!\nFrom the eligible submissions, we'll select three finalists with lists that we believe best embody the spirit of the prompt. "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Deck descriptions are not required but certainly may provide valuable context!"},{"insert":"\n\nOn "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, May 15th, 2024"},{"insert":", we’ll announce three finalists via Discord and a video on the EDHRECast YouTube channel. Each finalist will be awarded credit on cardsphere.com. The value of the credit is in US dollars and depends on the finalist's placement in deck upvotes at the end of the week-long polling period:\n1st Place Prize - $250"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place Prize - $150"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place Prize - $100"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finalists will be contacted via email, Discord or Twitter/X (depending on where they submitted) regarding their winnings within roughly 24 hours following the conclusion of voting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Please note, you must have a Cardsphere account in order to receive your winnings. It's quick and free-- "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardsphere.com/signup"},"insert":"register here"},{"insert":" if you don't have an account already!\n\nWe also now apply a “Contest Winner” role to all finalists, giving them a little trophy icon next to their username on deck tiles (the links that appear on places like the homepage). Prior contest winners have already had this role applied. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/contestRules"},"insert":"Official contest rules"},{"insert":".\n\nThank you!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"There are a lot of changes baked into this month’s contest. Please bear with us as we work through any unexpected growing pains!\n\nIf you have any other questions, feel free to ask here, reach out on "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt"},"insert":"Twitter"},{"insert":", or join "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/sctEc9Ru36"},"insert":"our public Discord server"},{"insert":". We look forward to seeing what you all come up with! \n\nThe Archidekt Team"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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TheAkks 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"This deck aims to get my life total as close to 0 as possible then swap life totals with one or more opponents, headed by multi-format all star Morinfen! \nIf My opponents aren't dying to my shenanigans, then I will be speed running my own demise.\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/7554984/m_o_r_i_n_f_e_n\n"}]}
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DapperButler 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Deck: "},{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7564873/ill_have_fun_going_down_and_youre_coming_with_me_ashling_the_pilgrim"},"insert":"Sugar, We're Goin Down - Ashling the Pilgrim"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWhen I saw the prompt, \"I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time,\" my mind jumped immediately to the boogeyman of my commander pods of yore: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ashling the Pilgrim"}},{"insert":". I realized that since I'd made my first version there were years of sets with new things to really beef this deck up. It's explosive, big, and embodies Rakdos tenets of \"a short life enjoyed to the fullest.\" \n\nWhy this deck is NOT here for a long time:\nBurn "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"everybody"},{"insert":". Burn it ALL down. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"In nuking "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"everything "},{"insert":"we just hope to be the last one alive on the pile. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHow this deck has its good time: \nBig mana generation, for big turns! (Lots of new fun cards here too! "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Descent into Avernus"}},{"insert":" anyone?) "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Damage doublers to make big numbers go boom! "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Indestructible for our commander so we can explode multiple times a turn! "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Some fun, shiny new shenanigans for our old friend Ashling! ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tarrian's Soulcleaver"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"The Ozolith"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scythe of the Wretched"}},{"insert":" to name a few!)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis deck is a blast (sorry!) to play, and the short time you're active in the pod will be non-stop explosions.\n"}]}
Edited 5/2/2024, 10:26:36 PM
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Tetsuo 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Ain't no Party like a RAKDOS party.\n\nWhen this party's over, there's nothing left but smoke, fire, and blood.\n\nLyzolda + Obosh. Degenerate Sacrifice/Maximum damage.\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7554339/aint_no_party_like_a_rakdos_party\n"}]}
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Pendrago 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Ya’ll like casino games? Let’s stack the odds in your favor\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7260470/mr_houses_critical_roll"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7260470/mr_houses_critical_roll"},{"insert":"\n\nMr House triggers on any dice rolls he see’s so the deck is stacked with D20 roll affects to give an absurdly high conversion rate. Combine with Treasure payoffs and other artifact synergies, you’ll have fun rolling your way to victory.\n\nKeys to victory:\n\nGo wide with an army of 3/3 robots and every time that army is turned sideways Alibou adds insult to injury by dealing direct damage to your opponents faces."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nBurn & Drain the table every time you make robots & treasures with cards like Ingenious Artillerist and Kambal."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nMagda LOVES treasures and dragons, good thing you’re making lots of treasure which may attract an Ancient Gold or Copper Dragon to the field."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nI’ve included a sizeable Sideboard section if you’re looking for more budget friendly options or wish to build in a more focused direction.\n"}]}
Edited 5/3/2024, 2:30:13 PM
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Injustice 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7557810/oun"},"insert":"MONORED DEVILS AND SPELLS"},{"insert":" (I couldn't really think of a clever name)\n\nAt its core, it's a mono red burn deck, but you aren't exactly safe from it either. We have plenty of options to do small bits of damage with the devil tokens created from "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Zurzoth, Chaos Rider"}},{"insert":" , as well as a few options to do damage to "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"everyone. "},{"insert":"And naturally we have ways to modify that damage. It wouldn't be a burn deck without it. \n\nBut for added fun, we have some wheels! (Budget ones, because I can't afford a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Wheel of Fortune"}},{"insert":"). We also have a few options like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Geier Reach Sanitarium"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Temple Bell"}},{"insert":" to let everyone draw each turn. (What do you mean that people don't like discarding their hand against their will?) And who doesn't like randomness!? So we have "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Gamble"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Arcane Bombardment"}},{"insert":". Sure it's not competitive, but what's the fun in that?\n\nOh, and there's a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heartless Hidetsugu"}},{"insert":" with no lifelink. Mutually assured destruction for when you absolutely need the game to end. But what if an opponent has some way to protect themselves, you ask? I don't know; we're here for a good time, not for a long time\n"}]}
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ziner 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7253059/burning_down_the_house"},"insert":"Burning down the house - Mogis, God of Slaughter"},{"insert":"\n\nI know I'm here for a good time, I just don't think the table is... \n"}]}
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licidy 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"AFK the Deck - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7493914"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7493914"},{"insert":"\n\nThis "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Heliod, the Radiant Dawn"},{"insert":" deck aims to draw-out its opponents by forcing draws and skipping turns. Eventually you can choose to never take another turn the rest of the game. ;-) \n"}]}
Edited 5/8/2024, 6:49:50 AM
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clonejokes 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Bear Force One: Where every card is just a bear-y good time!\n\nWith Ayula, Queen Amongst Bears leading the charge, this deck is all a bout one thing and one thing only: BEARS!\n\nNo fancy tricks, no convoluted combos; just pure, unadulterated bear power!\n\nNever won, never cared. This deck is unbearably fun!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7444944/bear_force_one"},"insert":"Link to Deck List"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 5/2/2024, 2:43:40 AM
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Molkshake 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Adamaro is here to draw cards for all! He gets more powerful as everyone has more fun playing more cards. It's sure to be an accelerated game when everyone has no max hand-size with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Anvil of Bogardan"}},{"insert":", and we're all drawing more cards with things like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Shah of Naar Isle"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Temple Bell"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Font of Mythos"}},{"insert":". We're here to play magic, so let's do as much as we can!\n\nP.S. Watch out for "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Vicious Shadows"}},{"insert":"! It'll end the game right quick!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7558606/adamaro_a_good_time_for_all"},"insert":"Adamaro - A good time for all!"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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BrewingTide 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Tinybones, the Pickpocket\nIf you are going to pick pockets you might as well go fast and use all the cool trinkets you have. \nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7465412/look_over_there\n\n *Warning* \n Studies have shown that saying \"But he's just a little guy\" only works temporarily as Tinybones loves to taunt people with what he has stolen.\n"}]}
Edited 5/2/2024, 2:13:17 AM
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netebaG 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Ah chaos deck, a meme that has both plagued and entertained my lgs for months. Norin the Wary helming means that I get donkey kicked whenever they're sick of me, but while I'm around I mess with as much as I can. Doesn't win, doesn't react well, most of what I do hurts me too, but whenever I pull it out the table always has a good time. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/6070190/goofy"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/6070190/goofy"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 5/2/2024, 1:47:25 AM
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Drow_Elf_on_the_Shelf 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"My deck is \"BARBARBARBARBAR\", the barbarian tribal edh deck that's all about bonking your opponents over and over with everyone's favorite dommy mommy, Karlach with the Haunted One Background. \n\nNot only is Karlach's story thematic to this month's contest, with her time in the Forgotten Realms being limited, (literally being here not for a long time, but a good time) this deck is very emblematic through its \"swing for the fences\" strategy. If you can't give your opponents some brain damage fast, you won't be around too long.\n\nFor your consideration,\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5134748/barbarbarbarbar"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5134748/barbarbarbarbar"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Merang 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"My Henzie deck certainly burns fast and loud!\n\nthe goal is to blitz out big old beaters for cheap, and draw cards when they leave so you can keep sending out more and more! \n\nThis deck is all gas, and hits fast and loose. It’s also a blast to play and never fails to be a good time for everyone!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7555755/now_you_see_me_but_only_this_turn"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7555755/now_you_see_me_but_only_this_turn"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Hayling 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Picture this: you start with a few creatures on the battlefield. Then, you play cards that double the number of +1/+1 counters each time you place them on your creatures. Suddenly, your army starts growing exponentially. You toss in more cards that multiply the counters even further with each application, and then cards that create tokens when you make counters and build an army. Before you know it, your creatures are so massive that they practically blot out the sun.\nSure, it's a silly strategy. Some might even call it absurd. But there's a certain joy in watching your opponents' faces as they realize they're about to be overrun by an army of creatures so ridiculously massive that they can do nothing but stare in disbelief.\nIn the end, it's not just about winning the game. It's about the sheer spectacle of it all, the audacity of filling your battlefield with creatures so hilariously oversized that even the most seasoned players can't help but crack a smile. So go ahead, embrace the silliness, and let your army of doubling counters reign supreme. After all, where's the fun in playing Magic if you can't indulge in a little absurdity now and then?\n\nIHamza - https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7553257/lulu_we_all_like_winning\n\nOh and did I mention it's also budget?\n\n"}]}
Edited 5/1/2024, 10:32:48 PM
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