Deckbuilding Competition - August 2021

{"ops":[{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Hello, brewers!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nIn the not-too-distant past, there was less frantic time when new planes within the Multiverse were explored over multiple sets. A “block” of sets shared a cohesive story, complementary card mechanics, and ultimately rotated out of Standard together. Competitive “Block Constructed” (wherein only cards from a particular block of sets could be played) was a popular format for many years, until blocks themselves were ultimately abandoned as a design paradigm following Ixalan in 2018. \n\nFor this month’s deckbuilding contest, we’re bringing back block-- for Commander, naturally. However, rather than all submissions being limited to a single chosen block, each participant chooses which block they would like to build within. Details below! \n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"What’s the contest all about?"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"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 their choice of either Card Kingdom or TCGplayer. The prompt for this particular contest is as follows:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"It's block month! Brew an EDH/Commander legal deck made entirely of cards from a single block of sets (this includes the commander). Which block has the strongest list hidden in it? Which has the jankiest? We want to see both! Check the doc linked in this post for a comprehensive list of permissible blocks."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kg7g4eOlFWueA2uI88-PXc3FFu6l9VP2X0auYeYq9t0/edit?usp=sharing"},"insert":"Permissible blocks"},{"insert":"\n(Note: While not technically a block, we’re considering Guilds of Ravnica/Ravnica Allegiance/War of the Spark close enough in spirit to count.) \n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Here’s how to participate:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Brew a legal EDH/Commander 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 cards, while cool, "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"are not"},{"insert":" allowed. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Reply to "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt/status/1428803982818959363?s=20"},"insert":"the 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":"9:00pm ET (UTC -4, currently) on Friday, August 27, 2021"},{"insert":". \nFrom the eligible submissions, we'll select three finalists with lists that we believe best embody the spirit of the prompt. Additional characteristics by which your deck may be judged include playability and uniqueness (i.e. “spice”); budget has no direct bearing on your chances to win. "},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"Deck descriptions are not required but certainly may provide valuable context!"},{"insert":"\n\nOn "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Saturday, August 28, 2021"},{"insert":", we'll tweet out a poll for the community to vote on its favorite of the three selected finalists' lists. Each finalist will be awarded store credit to their choice of either Card Kingdom or TCGplayer. The value of the credit is in US dollars and depends on the finalist's placement in the community poll at the end of its two day duration:\n1st Place Prize - $30"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place Prize - $25"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place Prize - $20"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finalists will be contacted via Twitter regarding their winnings following the conclusion of the poll on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tuesday, August 31, 2021"},{"insert":". \n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Some important side notes:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"We recognize that not all of our users are on Twitter. At the moment, however, it is the social media platform on which we will be able to generate the greatest participation. We are considering other methods of submission for the future, but for now, only replies to the announcement tweet will be accepted.\n\nUnfortunately, due to wild variance in contest laws, eligibility is limited to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec). We’d love to allow all of our users to participate, but ensuring we are legally compliant with each country’s national laws is too great a barrier. For additional information regarding eligibility, check our "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/contestRules"},"insert":"official contest rules"},{"insert":". \n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Congratulations to June's winners! "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1st Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/1474"},"insert":"Osseous"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/4712"},"insert":"somethinglame"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/76235"},"insert":"Ogadim"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Thank you!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If you have any other questions, feel free to ask here or reach out on Twitter. We look forward to seeing what you all come up with! \n\nThe Archidekt Team\n\n"}]}