Deckbuilding Contest - May 2024

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{"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"}]}

DerMarco 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7647276/chop_suey \n\"I don't think you trust\nIn my self-righteous suicide\nI cry when angels deserve to die\" - System of a Down\n\nBasically I pay life until i end up at 1 life, search for Near Death Experience and try to survive my last turn in the game because i either win or die trying\n"}]}

PrinnyOh 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7659315/storm_of_wheels_and_deals\n\nI think we can all agree that getting to see most of your deck during a game is pretty fun but it's usually a slog getting to see most of it, well let me show you most of your deck while beating your face in. Group Hug decks get a lot of flack for not having win cons but that's usually cause they aren't built quite like this, yes im going to group hug but every gift has its thorns. You're going to draw ramp and accelerate beyond belief but at it's cost you are going to give me an army take damage and mill out your deck, before you realize it you will be overwhelmed or out of cards it won't be long before you realize who is at fault and possibly take me out but that's the fun in this deck seeing people going off and getting to go off for them going off, its like that one song by Halestorm ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naIT6XfsjAw ).\n"}]}

aaronlawley 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"Laelia, the Blade Reforged with cascade/discover triggers with Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar in the 99\n\nGlass cannon 😬 but it is always a short game for me, win or lose. If it works, it’s a great time for me 😂\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7652687/red_instawin"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7652687/red_instawin"},{"insert":"\n"}]}

Elmopriest 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"ZURGO! COPY! SMASH! BYE!\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7649575/i_am_here_for_a_zurgotime\n\nAs Sun Tzu stated: He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.\nAs Zurgo stated: FIRST SMASH THEN BYE BYE!\n\n"}]}

Malbec 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"Probably too late, but hell we go anyway. Introducing Durnan, The Scrappiest Guv'nor in the land. This deck just lays down the heat with cmc 5+ creatures. All gas, no brakes. \n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/7646531/durnan\n"}]}

Edited 5/10/2024, 8:30:46 AM

Stonie07 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"My take on making kaervek the punisher cEDH it feels rlly smooth And is Crazy Strong\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7462258/kaervek_the_punisher"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7462258/kaervek_the_punisher"},{"insert":"\n"}]}

Edited 5/10/2024, 6:48:51 AM

Did_Nothing_Wrong 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"Welp its worth a Shot. - Obyra, Dreaming Duelist \n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7210701/dreaming_fleet"},"insert":"Dreaming Fleet • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\nFaerie tribals usually try to do something along the lines of disruptions on your opponents turn or turning into sack outlets for Draw. I made one that was all about pinging my opponents to death with burn damage from ETB triggers. Maybe its good or maybe its not, but I had a lot of fun making this commander.\n"}]}

Miliham 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7122601\n\nthe master, fun for all times\n"}]}

ninJitsu 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"This deck is not going to be here for a very long time, but you will be here for a good time! Pay life to draw lots of cards, make big creatures, and when in doubt, pay more life!\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7608617/pay_all_the_life_pay_it_all\n"}]}

AzulRyu 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7495272/mr_sandman\n\nYou control a Dimir cult known only as “The Night Pieces” bringing about the realm of Mr. Sandman, referred to as “His Dream”. With Lazav, The Multifarious as its Shadow Leader, guided by the Augurs of His Dream - Fatespinner, Disciple of Deceit, and Willbreaker - gather your ritual artifacts, draw and tutor for unique answers to any given situation, and lull your opponents to sleep by tapping their creatures with the Paragons of Slumber: Niblis of Frost and Somnophore. By ensuring their dreaming with utility spells like Hands of Binding and Hidden Strings, cause chaos as you peer into your opponent's mind with Thief of Sanity and Dauthi Voidwalker. Your game is the Three Sister's Chant: \"Sleep, Sift, and Seize.\" - tap their board, find what you need, and take control of it. By the time they figure out what's happening, their creatures will have either fallen asleep forever... or awakened under your control.\n"}]}

veraheiss 7 months

{"ops":[{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Keyser Soze's Posse"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7625141/keyser_sozes_posse"},"insert":"Keyser Soze's Posse • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"\"There's a little bit of Keyser Soze in everyone; it's the part they hide from the world\""},{"insert":"\n\nWhen I heard \"I'm not here for long\" I instantly thought of King of the Oath Breakers. And when I think of a creature phasing in and out of a story I thought of the enigmatic antagonist Keyser Soze from the film The Usual Suspects. Just like Soze, the spirits of the deck come in and out and no one really knows who they are or when they'll disappear...but they are gonna have fun phasing in and out of existence and wreaking havoc on those around them. Almost all quotes describing Soze can be applied to these not-long-for-the world spirits. Also, the deck likes to show other player's their creatures are only here for a short time (and don't pretend you won't have fun killing all their creatures).\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ffffff","color":"rgba(41, 41, 41, 0.7)","italic":true},"insert":"\"The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist. And like that, poof. He's gone.\""},{"insert":"\n"}]}

Edited 5/9/2024, 12:50:51 AM

SilverSolspear 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"Life is short, so Phabine is here to make sure everybody has a good time before the end! A key suite of hug style ramp gets the game off to a fast start and quickly brings the star to the stage and provide cards for everyone to enjoy the performance. But of course, as the host Phabine wants the best time of all. The crowds build up and get overwhelming fast, just in time for a grand finale to bring things to a close!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7577091/better_than_a_good_time"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7577091/better_than_a_good_time"},{"insert":"\n"}]}

Joeker822 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"This is my "},{"attributes":{"background":"#ffc266"},"insert":"Demonlord Belzenlok"},{"insert":" deck. Per his ability when I cast him I exile cards until I hit a nonland, I get this card into my hand and lose a life, then I repeat if the mana cost it 4 or greater. I have four cards with mana value less than four, so I would draw a bunch of my deck then lose a bunch of life. I also have cards like gauntlet of power and crypt ghast to make my swamps tap for more. To cast the cards in my hand I have cards that allow me to pay life to reduce spell cost like: K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth. There is also a lot of other stuff in this deck that can utilize my life total to its fullest. I am here to cast most of my deck, But it might kill me in the process.\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7632707/now_i_draw_my_entire_de"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7632707/now_i_draw_my_entire_de"},{"insert":"\n\n"}]}

Edited 5/9/2024, 1:43:20 AM

PresidentRylan 7 months

{"ops":[{"insert":"There's only one feeling better than burning down your opponents' life totals: Doing so at 1 life. With "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence"}},{"insert":" at the helm, my deck aims to slap each player in the face with a barrage of burning effects- hey, at least it's symmetrical! With Auntie Blyte on the battlefield, all this self-inflicted pain gets thrown right at your opponents, either with a flying general or a last-ditch burst of direct damage. I'm not lying when I say this is going to hurt you more than it hurts me.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7566866"},"insert":"Kamikaze"},{"insert":"\n"}]}

Edited 5/9/2024, 12:51:32 AM

reAlex 7 months

{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"\"Life is a Resource\" ~ Verrak, Warped Sengir"},{"insert":"\n\nHelp your opponents rush your life total to 0 by paying life to activate abilities, hold on for dear life by playing cards that say \"you don't lose the game for having 0 or less life\", switch life totals and win! (or die fast trying to run orzhov landfall...)\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7631279/life_is_a_resource"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7631279/life_is_a_resource"},{"insert":"\n\n"}]}

Edited 5/8/2024, 10:46:33 PM

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