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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Joeythegamer 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7622845\n\nFast powerful creatures amped for insane attacks.! Refuel, repeat, really hope creatures aren't forced to enter tapped 🤣 \n"}]}
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DeathFromAbove616 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7599007/mirko_reanimate\n\nThey will just keep coming back.\n"}]}
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samdard 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"When I saw the prompt, I knew I had to build a One with Nothing deck. 8/8 beats on turn 3 is a good time in my book!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7607009/the_ancient_one_with_nothing"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7607009/the_ancient_one_with_nothing"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Drake_Soul 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I have a playgroup that doesn't do a lot of combat moves so I decided to build a Monarch/Initiative deck with Aragorn, King of Gondor to get people swinging more. I often die first because I'm the first target, but watching the chaos afterwards is worth it. Still tuning it a bit, but this is what I got so far \nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/5318983/heavy_is_the_crown \n"}]}
Edited 5/9/2024, 8:16:02 PM
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jake1233 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"In a world where people are cutting board wipes, this deck loves to end the game fast.\n\nWhat color pair to better end the game quickly than good ol' Boros?\n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/7180298/iroas_combat\n"}]}
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ayreon21 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Ulasht Action Hero\n\nCreature tokens galore, with the added fun of Devour. This deck can go wide or tall, and is naturally complemented with damage payoffs like Purphuros, Goblin Bombardment and Flame Fusillade. It's an absolute glass cannon that either wins quickly or loses quickly (and spectacularly). Does this deck basically die to one board wipe? Oh, yeah. Do I keep running it anyway, just for the experience of devouring 10 with Thromok and Fling-ing him at somebody? Oh. Yeah. \n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/5618351/ulasht_action_hero\n"}]}
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7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"A good time, huh? How about a night of dancing? That is the inspiration for this deck. With Pramikon and Fumiko, players will be forced to swing in one direction. Right before someone comes flailing in your direction, however, flicker Pramicon and choose the opposite direction. Now, with everyone's creatures exhausted, let's change the pace a bit. Exile one of your many copies of Aeon Engine to shift the dance floor in the other direction. Many dances can consist of repetitive formations, this one is no different. While the rest of the table cuts the rug, you will be building up an army as the Monarch of this dance hall.\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7626562/dance_the_night_away\n"}]}
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Der_Innenarchitekt_des_Schicksals 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I bring forth Blim, Comidic Genius, that little rascal nearly never makes it into the final two players of the game, but nearly always leaves a lasting impact with nasty one-shot combos in the early game, by handing of an immortal coil or best case scenario, bringing in Confusion in the ranks and watching the game state, as well as your opponents psychi deteriorate into complete madness.\nAnd let's be honest who else if not the members of the cult of rakdos are here for a good but not a long time\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/6343077/sharing_is_caring\n"}]}
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gahelar 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Why only I can have a good time when everyone can too? \n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7326541/everybody_lives_everybody_wins"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7326541/everybody_lives_everybody_wins"},{"insert":"\n\nIt’s a group hug deck that wants to give everyone at the table a good time and, as a group hug deck, wants to make everybody win using tempt with reflection to give everyone a lab maniac and then deck everyone out at the same time with prosperity and smothering tithe on play. \nthe deck is low on removal since u don’t want to stop the fun but a bit high on counterpell to stop players from winning alone.\nit’ the best win of is a table win \n"}]}
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DuneMTG 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I’ve got a funny deck. Otters, storms, and infect! Made in association with Manwhodoesstuff\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7615885"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7615885"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 5/8/2024, 11:57:34 AM
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maggothead 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"RUNAWAY - Kharn, the Betrayer\n\n\"watch him as he goes\"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7526444/05_red_runaway"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7526444/05_red_runaway"},{"insert":"\n\n\n"}]}
Edited 5/8/2024, 9:27:17 AM
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duckphone07 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Ghen, Arcanum Weaver - Near-Death Experience\n\nSubmission for May deck building contest.\n\nThis deck is all about taking your life precariously close to zero so you can win with Near-Death Experience. By taking your life that low, it's very possible you will be eliminated quickly, but not before you introduce some janky fun for the whole pod.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/4578934/ghen_arcanum_weaver_neardeath_experience"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/4578934/ghen_arcanum_weaver_neardeath_experience"},{"insert":"\n\nCheck the description of the deck for a more detailed breakdown.\n"}]}
Edited 5/8/2024, 8:34:23 AM
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Bursten 7 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4916999/bory_likes_to_throw_things"},"insert":"Bory Likes to Throw Things • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\t\n\ni hope this is something everyone gets a kick out of as much as i do!!! \n"}]}
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Rasberry 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"As the default archenemyof our playgroup, I made a deck with only synergy and no nasty combos. One of my DC comics themed decks. \nKellan, The Kid = Nightwing/Dick Grayson\nKellan, the Fae-Blooded = Red Hood/Jason Todd\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7514162/robin_bldhaven_bant\n"}]}
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Kamakazi339 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Here for a good time? Oh this deck will give you some kind of time. \n\nUsually not long. This deck is affectionately called \"The Ex-Wife\" though it can really encompass any troublesome former lover. This deck is trying to kill you and everyone you have ever associated with. Much like a former partner who now hates your guts, this deck is made to be trouble. Most of the cards have strict drawbacks for you and \"anyone you associate with\" (being the table). Lose half your life, can't gain life, everyone loses life etc. There is a food sub-theme affectionately called \"beer tokens\" the food will help get you through the misery, hopefully alive.\n\nIn reality I have the food tokens altered and my maybe board Golos was/is the true commander (but is absolutely never played it is just an altered figurehead). It's a hilarious grab bag of misery and groans. Either way, it won't last long. \n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/323593/the_exwife_edh\n"}]}
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