Jeremy 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Voting has concluded!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"1st Place: Drakryttare"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place: Antz0r"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place:A3th3r3al"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Each winner has been contacted by the email associated with their Archidekt account. "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Congratulations, and thank you to all who participated!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n--"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHappy August! First of all, I'd like to extend a big thank you to Matt for covering all of the contest administrative work for the past few months while I was out on paternity leave. Matt will continue to host our finalist announcement video over on the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/@EDHRECast"},"insert":"EDHRECast YouTube channel"},{"insert":".\n\nHere's a reminder for the new structure of the Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest that started in the spring:\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! Matt Morgan hosts along with a special guest filling in for our usual cohost, Olivia Gobert-Hicks."},{"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":"We'll be following the same cadence as we have the past few months. (Wednesday-Wednesday-Wednesday-Wednesday). Details on that below."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWith that out of the way, let's talk about this month's 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 August’s deckbuilding contest, brew a Commander-legal list that you believe would serve as a good first deck for a new player. Things you may wish to consider include complexity, mechanic learning opportunities, and– of course– enjoyability. Please be sure to include an explanation of your approach in the deck description or along with the deck link wherever you submit!"},{"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":"\nReply to this newspost, the Discord submission post, or "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://x.com/archidekt/status/1821234764160102847"},"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":"9:00 pm EST (UTC -5, currently) on Wednesday, August 14, 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, August 21, 2024"},{"insert":", we’ll announce three finalists via Discord and a video on the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/@EDHRECast"},"insert":"EDHRECast YouTube channel"},{"insert":". 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, August 28, 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":"\nIf you have any 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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Ghiacciox 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"hi,\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8433341/linden"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8433341/linden"},{"insert":"\nLinden is the deck I created for a friend who wanted to get into Commander while staying within a budget. It's very easy to pilot but at the same time offers a playstyle centered around tokens and lifegain. My approach was to build a deck with inexpensive cards that can still get the job done. Lifegain and tokens are the key to drawing cards through creatures or artifacts that give us card advantage. The main win condition is to amass an army of tokens that can overwhelm opponents while also helping us survive thanks to Linden's ability. We also have a good amount of board control that allows us to wipe the board while keeping our tokens intact. The simplicity and low cost are what drove me to build the deck this way, as a new player is usually very mindful of how much they spend on individual cards.\n\n"}]}
Edited 8/8/2024, 12:10:47 PM
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Vampmax99 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7701055/litter_box\n\nI call this deck Litter Box\n\nIts my first attempt at making a simple deck for MTG, basically littering the field with +1/+1 counters. I'm relatively new to the game and I've made a couple other decks before this one, but this was my first non-complicated one, at least for me, that was for purely causal play. I feel its a great starter deck for new players because it keeps the mechanics limited but also introducing more complex ones in short bursts. Because of that, I chose a commander that I felt had easy to understand text and rules and made it easy to play on your turn, as well as adding in protection from all the chaos that could happen. It also has built in card draw to help with hand development and keeping the game fun and introducing a quasi tribal feel.\n\nI follow that up with some support cards to continue the theme of protecting the player and their board while also boosting their creatures. I have anthems and boost that focus on just +1/+1s with other cards that have benefits from counters that I hope are easy to understand. My removal spells are kept to straightforward concepts. To help with experience there is a good boost in ramp spells to help get cards moving. Then I've added in a simple 'finisher' creature that cheats in from the counters in play and acts as a big stompy. I feel it flows well and is easy to understand as a deck but I hope other people feel the same way. Enjoy!\n"}]}
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nicholas.deckalen@gmail.com 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Aragorn deck with introduction to commander deckbuilding, staples and mechanics\n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/8721110/aragorn_your_guide_to_commander_wilderness\n\nThis Aragorn deck is great for new players, especially ones that are good learners and interested in learning the game and playing independently, not just participating in a friend group. Aragorn, King of Gondor provides card draw in command zone, making the deck more consistent. Lifelink, vigilance and monarch in play make finding attacks each turn interesting minigame. Deck has many combat interactions in MDFC lands including cards that punish opponents for greedy blocks and cards that make opponents not block. This includes some less common card choices, like Beyeen Veil and Razorgrass Ambush. In defence Aragorn deters enemy attacks and in a lower power budget deck that often means that you will survive long and have high life total.\n\nDeck is low-to-medium budget and can be built under 100$. Deck includes many staples (StoP, PtE, Blasphemous act, Vanquish the horde, Arcane Denial, MDFC lands, Loran, Signets, Talismans, Budget dual lands etc.) and cards that are close to all time low prices (Combat Celebrant, Gisela, Laelia, Scourge of the throne, Caduceus, Strix serenade) . Many cards can be used in other decks and sell value will likely be higher than buy value making often so expensive hobby less expensive to begin. Also the power level of individual cards is high improving deck strength, while it is not streamlined. \n\nDeck will provide good deck building guideline with high number of ramp, removal and draw including graveyard removal. Deck has some protection effects, potential commander damage wins, blink effects and graveyard recursion inspiring new player for potential streamlining options. Deck has extra combats and damage boost effects as its win condition. \n\nDeck will have interaction in form of cards, but also politics. Lifegain payoffs like The Gaffer, Gwaihin and Drogskol Reaver can be activated multiple times in turn cycle if opponent attacks you and allows Aragorn to get lifegain effect if table is digging for answers against one big threat. Aragorn is good at making opponents not attack you. My experience with similar style deck is that fliers are often chipping away your life total as they are able to attack through Aragorn. For that reason deck plays many fliers over similar non-fliers as threats. Threats in this deck are not tempting removal targets as they are generally not scariest thing on board.\n"}]}
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CornFed61 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/6759940/hangry_vday"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/6759940/hangry_vday"},{"insert":"\n\nDo you ever get hangry when you're hungry? Well I sure do! This deck is straightforward and full of fun cards—I've named it my HANGRY deck. The strategy is simple: generate a ton of goblin tokens, then use the devour mechanic on your dragons to EAT those goblins, creating massive, stompy dragon creatures! Plus, it's budget-friendly. I hope you enjoy playing it as much as I do!. :)\n\nReminder: ”Devour 2 (As this enters, you may sacrifice any number of creatures. This creature enters with twice that many +1/+1 counters on it.)”\n"}]}
Edited 8/8/2024, 1:16:12 PM
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Ol_Bren 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Kros's Vows - https://archidekt.com/decks/6671836/kross_vows\n\nThe deck takes the normal goad idea but goes into bant, while using specifally non-goad cards such as the vow of x cycle to stop them from every hitting me, while i gain value for buffing my opponents. The decks incredibly fun and has different outcomes each game.\n"}]}
Edited 8/8/2024, 2:27:34 AM
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HighPoweredHomebrew 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"BBL Trizzy (Battles, Banding, Lands)\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8543244"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8543244"},{"insert":"\n\nThe ins and outs of the combat phase can be the some of the hardest intricacies within a turn of Commander to get the hang of, so why not teach someone through a deck that requires learning them all thoroughly. Just like learning the basics step by step, this deck focuses on sequencing to execute a truly unique strategy. Not only will a normal game of Commander showcase a lot of the same keywords within thousands of decks, but to learn what most consider to be the least utilized will provide an experience that wouldn't be had otherwise. It also teaches how to differentiate power and toughness when it comes to assigning combat damage, and the theme of the deck is strongly felt through every card.\n\nRun rampant with big trees, pair them with a camel, attack a battle, and accrue substantial value over time. It seems odd, I know, teaching someone how to attack with banding, but it will show a new player how to use their attackers more wisely. Who to attack with, when to attack, when to NOT attack are often common questions for new players. This deck is one that will teach interaction at sorcery speed, allowing the new player to better wrap their head around the process of a turn within the game. In my opinion, it's most important to learn how to play your deck before to start spell-slinging at everyone else's. \n"}]}
Edited 8/8/2024, 1:30:16 AM
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Thunder47 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7832591/death_counters"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7832591/death_counters"},{"insert":"\n\nThis deck uses Cleopatra to buff legendary creatures to eventually get card draw off of them. With several sac outlets, this is a deck that likes to use and abuse the graveyard to kill and reanimate your legendries while draining everyone else for life. It also has a bunch of triggers all around the deck, so you have to pay attention to make sure all of the triggers go off and in the right time and way. With plenty of protection and a mana fixed land base, this deck can be sleeved up and played with ease!\n"}]}
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PiRoScOuT 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Here is my submission to the contest, "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8717780/kruphix_lending_a_hand_to_a_new_player"},"insert":"Kruphix Lending a Hand to a New Player"},{"insert":". My aim with this deck was to make a deck that would allow a new player to learn the game. I hope that an initially simple deck would let someone learn the game and then perhaps discover that the deck wasn't so simple after all. \n"}]}
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rplindbergh 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Howdy Brewers! \n\nA deck for new players? Well than, why not make a deck that features many of the cards that started my own MTG journey? Please take a look at my deck submission: "},{"attributes":{"bold":true,"background":"#181818","color":"#008a00","link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/716864/mtgds_certified_99th_ile_hip_selesnyan_greatness"},"insert":"Selesnyan Greatness"},{"insert":"\n\nThis easy-to-use deck features some of the greatest hits of my personal MTG journey, and shows off some of my favorite cards I remember playing. No combos, no weird interactions, just a bunch of stuff that feels impactful and good to play. Powerful creatures that get bigger through anthems, mana dorks that get bigger, man-lands that get bigger, what's not to like? \n\nThanks for taking a look, and for the trip down memory lane!\n"}]}
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PancakeAngel 3 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8357492/izzet_no_planz"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8357492/izzet_no_planz"},{"insert":"\n\nA while back i pulled a super misprinted Eruth card and i wanted to make a deck using whatever i had laying around to make an EDH deck with my misprinted Eruth as the commander. It’s actually pretty fun to play. I made a doctor who tribal deck a while back and had alot of paradox cards left over after buying all the cards. It isn’t very competitive but it’s great to just jump in with no plans and enjoy a game of magic to see what happens. \n"}]}
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KingNecroFreeze 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Vren, the Relentless\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/8722054/august_2024_deckbuilding_contest\n\nI just built this, this is my first time making a deck for a competition, so I tried my best to make a deck that made sense and coincided with the rules. I also tried to make it an interesting theme since I don't see a rat deck often, I decided to make it a rat plus most rats are cheap to make perfect for a beginner that probably doesn't want to spend a bunch of money on a super high level deck when they just started. This also my first time making a fully completed deck without the use or help of a precon.\n"}]}
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lREDACTEDl 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8722176/elves\nI gave this my best shot lol. Ive wanted to add my take on elf tribal called \"Elf Overrun.\"\n"}]}
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Jaygastby667 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8202632/everyday_we_gobolin\nThis deck is super easy to understand for new players. Play goblins, make more goblins, swing and repeat. Also what's more fun for a new player than making a big board and swinging out.\n"}]}
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pmaddox 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Vamperic Drain • (Commander / EDH)\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8521655/vamperic_drain"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8521655/vamperic_drain"},{"insert":"\n\nI believe the deck that I made would be great for a new player for many reasons. \n\n1. Being a 2 color deck means that a new player does not have to deal with being mana screwed especially with 30 lands.\n\n2. This deck is built touching on almost all categories of cards which shows a new player the many different ways of interaction in the game. \n\n3. With lifelink as one of the main concepts of the deck and how it powers the deck and synergizes with other cards, a new player will not have to worry about losing life in can use it for what it is: a resource. \n\n\n"}]}
Edited 8/12/2024, 3:49:28 AM
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caasisirch 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"First time submitting! Always like to check out the competition.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8719258/dcfgyhujiok"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8719258/dcfgyhujiok"},{"insert":"\n\nI have a fun Legendary creature deck lead by Shanid, Sleeper's Scourge that I feel offers a fun and straightforward play experience with quite a lot of depth. Here is a breakdown of the thinking behind the deck and why it is a good starter deck (and deck in general):\n\nTheme: Legends! Shanid gives you card draw and evasion so, acts as the lynch pin of the deck by turning on the win condition of combat damage. I have tried to make each inclusion have a clear reason for being there. The only real breaks from the theme are ramp and removal but they do have some synergies throughout the deck. There is a graveyard sub-theme which fits an on-board strategy and fits the colour combination well.\n\nGame plan: The deck is full of various kinds of Legend lords and buffs that snowball into an inexorable board state and win by attacking. I have also included a few board wipes that are either one-sided or leave a singular creature on everyone's board which is great for your Menace commander and the graveyard sub-theme.\n\nRamp and Card Draw: The ramp is pretty straightforward mana rocks but Sword of the Animist, Relic of Legends, and Honour Worn are spicy inclusions! The card draw largely relies on Shanid but has a few other cute ways to draw/filter like. I would say the main source of card advantage is in recursion though.\n\nBudget and Upgrades: I have tried very hard to keep the cost of the deck below $100 but have put some less budget upgrades into the Maybeboard - mostly expensive legendary lands that are really fantastic because they are free draws.\n\nLearning and Complexity: Beyond finding how all the lords and buffs compound, I think Shanid is a great commander to learn about how to manage your major resources. Firstly, taking damage to draw is a great intro into how life is one of those resources to be used. Secondly, there are some really interesting graveyard interactions between cards like Teshar/Ratadrabik and the cards that self-sacrifice or sacrifice (Jirina/Boromir and Gollum/Ayli/Bartolome) that will highlight the graveyard as a resource.\n\nAnyway! Pick me!\nChris.\n"}]}
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