mathimus55 5 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Hello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWelcome back! Jeremy is still out, so I'll be heading up this month's contest again. As a reminder for the new structure of the Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest that we are using now:\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 June’s deckbuilding contest, construct a Commander-legal deck that your favorite childhood movie character would play. The commander does not have to be representative of the character themselves, but the deck must be something they would enjoy if they played Magic!"},{"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, June 12th, 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, June 19th, 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, June 26th, 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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Thiobus 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Both the protagonists from Conan The Destroyer and the movie of the same name. \nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7985670/dagon\n\n"}]}
Edited 6/9/2024, 9:43:19 PM
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Sorcus 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I took a crack at it, I chose Davy Jones, as though he spooked me as a wee one, he was such a fun villain to watch do his thing.\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7985513/davy_jones_deckbox\n\nI decided N'gatharod would be the Commander because he's close to Jones himself and the themes of attacking with other horrors and forcing players to mill, then taking the things you've deprived them of would fit Jones well. \n\nI invite you to consider "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7985513/davy_jones_deckbox"},"insert":"Davy Jones' Deckbox"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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GleamingMoonlight 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7985055/mewtwo_strikes_back"},"insert":"Pokemon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back: The Deck"},{"insert":"\n\nThis movie was so powerful to watch as a kid, I built this nostalgic take on a favourite villain\n"}]}
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Animal_Inside 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Hogarth and Dean are still looking for the Giant. Who doesn't has watched \"The Iron Giant\" ? We still don't have a sequel (and I'm glad for it tbh) but I saw Silas and Glacian and I thought... this two could actually be Hogarth and Dean years later still searching for their friend. \nA bunch of metallic dudes and tons of searching effects to, hopefully, this two partners would met their big friend again (Darksteel Colossus or... Metalwork Colossus, pick the one you like the most)\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7984443/hogarth_dean_still_looking_for_the_gaint\n"}]}
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chinesejello 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Megamind's Deck: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7969446/megaminds_top_secret_brew\n\nMegamind would choose "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Urza, Lord Protector"}},{"insert":" as a commander out of admiration for a character who becomes a hero after some morally questionable decisions.\n\nThe bulk of the deck is centered around artifacts and vehicles, specifically cars and mech suits. \n\nSome specifics that Megamind would be most excited about are:\n-the possibility of an invisible car ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Invisibility"}},{"insert":" with any car)\n-only a few pay-offs for committing a crime\n-a gadget that can change the wearer into almost anyone ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Spy Kit"}},{"insert":" )\n-some combos that opponents won’t expect ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pili-Pala"}},{"insert":" /"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Grand Architect"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Leonin Relic-Warder"}},{"insert":" /"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Phyrexian Metamorph"}},{"insert":" / "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Glassdust Hulk"}},{"insert":" )\n-a little bit of witty banter in the form of choice counter magic\n-a strong removal suite that requires “warming up” ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Oblivion Stone"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lux Cannon"}},{"insert":" )\n-and his enemy’s greatest weakness: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Copper Tablet"}},{"insert":" \n\nIn order to be a super villain (not just a villain), the card editions were selected for the greatest \"presentation.\" He was never worried about the price, its not a crime if you return them when you are done.\n"}]}
Edited 6/9/2024, 7:48:20 PM
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ForkLiftGod 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Chip Hazard from 'Small Soldiers'\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7983342/chip_hazzards_commander_deck"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7983342/chip_hazzards_commander_deck"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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devoid_Phoenix 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I loved Pacific Rim so this deck is based around Jaegers and Pilots. The idea was to have Stacker Pentecost (Alistair) lead the Jaeger army by recruiting new pilots for each robot. The deck includes many thematic elements like dark depths and imposter mech. It incorporates mechanized production to represent the team work.\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7983413/pacific_rim_june_deck_building_competition"},"insert":"Pacific Rim"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 6/10/2024, 9:46:16 PM
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lipe13 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"This is a Nausica"},{"attributes":{"background":"#202124","color":"#bcc0c3","bold":true},"insert":"ä of the Valley of the Wind inspired deck. I imagine Nausicaä would love to help lord Yupa ("},{"attributes":{"background":"#202124","color":"#bcc0c3","bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Xavier Sal, Infested Captain"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"background":"#202124","color":"#bcc0c3","bold":true},"insert":") explore the neighboring thicket. "},{"insert":"We are in a world 1000 years after an ecocide, toxic jungle covers most of the Earth's surface. These forests are swarming with giant insects, mutated horrors and most of all toxic plants and fungi. Conquer the jungle and find the treasures from long forgotten eras ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Villainous Wealth"}},{"insert":").\n\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/225983/toxic_jungle\n"}]}
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Bmichaph 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Gru is obsessive, gru plays disruption, Gru plays Azorius...\nNot my childhood favorite movie character but my favorite movie character from my children's childhood Is Gru. Specifically the origional Despicable me Gru who was obsessed with stealing the moon. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Genku, Future Shaper"}},{"insert":" is the commander and we're taking resources from our opponents with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Winter Moon"}},{"insert":" in this azorious land fall/tokens deck. The goal is to sacrifice our eggs to draw cards and sacrifice our lands to take advantage of whites catchup rams while triggering Genku to make tokens on each turn. Then we will use cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Faith's Reward"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cosmic Intervention"}},{"insert":" to bring them back and trigger our landfall playoffs. Once we have our token army of minions we will slam a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Moonshaker Cavalry"}},{"insert":" to close the game and steal victory from our opponents. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7976852/pause_for_dramatic_effect_zee_moon"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7976852/pause_for_dramatic_effect_zee_moon"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 6/9/2024, 4:20:47 PM
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Lifesatrafficjam 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Grew up Loving Belle from Beauty and the Beast, time to give her the library she deserves! \n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7980103/belles_library"},"insert":"Belle's Library"},{"insert":"\n\nTried to get everything related to books "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tome of Legends"}},{"insert":", living objects"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Living Lectern"}},{"insert":", and a reference to main pair "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lovestruck Beast // Heart's Desire"}},{"insert":" (the commander can also represent the Beast). Belle would care less about winning and more about collecting as many books as possible.\n"}]}
Edited 6/9/2024, 11:18:59 AM
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PerplexedParrot 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7946192/anakins_fury\n\nAnakin was my favourite star wars character as a kid, probably because of his passionate beliefs and fighting prowess. However, I don't think Anakin is the control or complex combo type, and would cherish the opportunity to burn the table down and end the game fast, or die trying.\n"}]}
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Gainesy88 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Even as a kid I loved post apocalyptic media. A Boy and His Dog, Mad Max, the Romeroverse you name it. So this is the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7978487/fury_road"},"insert":"Fury Road. "},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"}]}
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zarchron 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"\"Life... Finds a way\"\n-Ian Malcom\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/5886625/ghalta\n"}]}
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Baddestpanda 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7969918/hairballs"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7969918/hairballs"},{"insert":" Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, well had so much \"Favorite\" characters but this was the movie i watched alot. Kinda cheating but truly my favorite character were Gin from Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin, he might play this deck too but maybe would add dogs and remove cats :D\n"}]}
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Reindrops 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I kinda feel like this is a depressing take on it, but one of my favorite movies growing up was Wall-E. I still catch myself saying Waaaaalllll-Eeeeee when I'm not thinking about it. My deck is designed as if Wall-E himself was the commander. The deck is supposed to be Wall-E imagining that he's able to save all the other robots that used to exist like him. He'd play it as an escape from the lonely existence he's living.\n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/7977322/walle\n"}]}
Edited 6/9/2024, 4:03:56 AM
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