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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DeckOfTheMany 7 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Rakdos, Lord of Riots"},{"insert":" - \nI can't get over the idea that Rakdos' art looks like he is hosting the greatest chaos party the planes have ever seen.\nThe focus of his event, is to get everyone in the mosh pit for a good 'ol time (whether you want to or not). \n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"The party life "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"italic":true},"insert":"is"},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":" for everyone!"},{"insert":"\n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/7555584/party_god\n"}]}
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JeffTheArsonist863 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Environment-Friendly Eldrazi is a mono-green eldrazi deck I made to crank out those double-digit mana costs as early as turn 5. This deck ends the game early with large creatures and the ramp of green to get them out as soon as possible\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7556301/environmentfriendly_eldrazi\n"}]}
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shinobi017(Uncommon Patron)
7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"First time posting on one of these contests so I'm super open to C&C. But further ado ---\nHere for a good time -- Giving people extra cards to ensure they can get their cards off and play how they want to!\nNot here for a long time -- Either people are going to kill me off quickly or they are going to deck themselves out quickly!\n\nSubmission: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7516952/hug_of_life"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7516952/hug_of_life"},{"insert":"\nThanks for taking a look!!\n"}]}
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sulpherwings 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Haste, give everything haste and keep the combats rolling, add some \"party\" for spice and flavour : "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7556067/im_not_here_for_a_long_time_im_here_for_a_good_time"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7556067/im_not_here_for_a_long_time_im_here_for_a_good_time"},{"insert":" \n"}]}
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SterlingAg 7 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7541030/klothys"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7541030/klothys"},{"insert":"\n\n\n This deck makes sure nobody is here for a long time! We all die together! And if I die to my own triggers that hell, sounds like a darn good time to me!\n"}]}
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BossTidas(Common Patron)
7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Any decklist I open that has the category \"Burn\" followed by \"26 Cards\" fills me with gruulish levels of excitement\n"}]}
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Pfhish 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7554700/im_not_here_for_long_time_im_here_for_a_good_time_\n\nAuntie Blythe is here whispering \"just one more shot\" over and over. This deck is all about partying hard and fast with group slug!\n"}]}
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MicahDBest 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7554781/no_one_will_be_here_for_a_long_time\nsimple and easy\n"}]}
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HeadinPants 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"To block, or not to block? "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"That"},{"insert":" is the question.\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7554226/the_question_to_block_or_not_to_block"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7554226/the_question_to_block_or_not_to_block"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Jio 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"all this deck wants to do is turn sideways ASAP, if this isn't for a long time idk what is\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7137441/gas_gas_gas \n"}]}
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Samuel_Antão_Amazonas 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"My tribal Beast! Nostalgic deck Onslaught Devastation. Now is Temur with mutate and commander. Ghidorah is also the Key to everything.\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/4811294/ghidorah_king_of_the_beasts_beast_tribal\n"}]}
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Sheetboysuede 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7360021/mean_median_mode i like to choose\n"}]}
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spooderboy(Common Patron)
7 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7554039/boulder_throw"},"insert":"Boulder Throw • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n\nThis list has no removal and one plan. Big power creatures getting turned sideways and thrown at opponents faces. Most of the deck revolves around creatures that come in, attack, then die at the next end step. We utilize them for BIG draws, BIG ramp, and BIG damage. If we aren't the first one dead, then everyone else soon will be! Overall, just a flinging fun time!\n"}]}
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Scholarlyviking 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Animar and Artifacts, lots of chaos and craziness occurs in this deck. \n\n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/6885330/artimar\n"}]}
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