mathimus55 7 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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T1rbalrog 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/6694229/anim_pakil\n\nAnim going wide, going tall, gonna be fun. I actually have this deck all completed and from experience, this is glass cannon. It can be upgraded but i love where its at and no one complains about it because its in the sweet spot of fun, short games\n"}]}
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Sepheriam 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I don't expect this will be good, but I expect it'll be fun.\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7545324/ashnods_doll_house\n"}]}
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swordmeow 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Shai Hulud\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7553887/shai_hulud\n"}]}
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KranK 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Don't Blink or You'll Miss Me - Negan, The Cold-Blooded\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7875280/dont_blink_or_youll_miss_me"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7875280/dont_blink_or_youll_miss_me"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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yogibear93 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Born to Die - Bane, Lord of Darkness\n0/0 tribal in esper, Bane, Lord of Darkness doesn't suffer any to live, except his chosen few! \nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/4192608/born_to_die\n"}]}
Edited 5/31/2024, 2:44:11 AM
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C0SMIZON 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth is the first commander that I visualize when I think of \"I'm here for a fun time, not a long time\"! So, here's my K'rrik combo deck! Once K'rrik hits the board, I am either dead or onto the next game. With the ability to turn all black costs into 2 life, this deck adapts a storm-like playstyle with a more combo focused wincon. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7826777"},"insert":"\"I'm Here for a Fun Time, not a Long Time\" - Deckbuilding Contest of May - K'rrik Combo! • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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ykosh1234 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7745456/nekusar_the_mindrazer\n"}]}
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lotusxeater 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I would like to present my Umbris deck. \n\nHe is not here for a long time, as pulling this out paints \"TARGET\" on your forehead. \n\nBut if you can get him out with a few of the wincons (rite of replication, virtue of knowledge, panharmonicon) you can instantly exile every library with 60+ ETB triggers. \n\nAnd hell, if you kill Umbris (as I full well expect the pod to) just bring him back to trigger more ETBs :)\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7447541/fear_my_manifesto\n"}]}
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MaineZed 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"First contest I've entered, this is my Tatsunari Build! made it to be semi budget friendly and used lots of cards I already had. \n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/7696154/tatsunari_and_keimi_get_swole \n"}]}
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SpotGoldFish432 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"roar\nthe ultimate dino deck\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7478001/dinos_v2"},"insert":"dinos V2 • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Thunder47 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Sometimes is fun to play the same card over and over again, while other people my not like it its fun. While it may be a fun time people want to removed in a short time. Other wise known as a fun time not a long time. The key cards are: Rat colony, Dragon's approach, persistent petitioners, and Slime Against Humanity. Morophon the boundless is the commander to help discount those spells to cast more. There are other discounts in the deck to constantly cast the same card over and over again, often for a single mana.\n\nDecklist:\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7050298/any_number_cards"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7050298/any_number_cards"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Vampmax99 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"My attempt at a janky fun deck lol\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/7689857/ikea_furniture\n"}]}
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SlimeZero 7 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7157183/the_sac_yourself_deck"},"insert":"This is my actual Shirei deck."},{"insert":" Originally I built it for $18, but it's grown a bit. The whole point is to gain ETB and LTB value. It has a couple of 'soft' wincons. For me, it is my deck that I can have fun at a casual table and still bust out for higher power since it can punch above its weight if you really know how to pilot it and sequence it. \n"}]}
Edited 5/14/2024, 2:56:54 AM
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Dingmoosh 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I may as well jump on this.\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/6777828/mill_them_all - I give you my Lord Xander Deck that I built\n"}]}
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Bensme 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Just realized this is late, but here it is, for funsies only (see description):\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7673942/may24_contest_neither_out_norin\n"}]}
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