Deckbuilding Contest - February 2022

{"ops":[{"insert":"\nHello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis past Wednesday, "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/news/2377839/1"},"insert":"we announced"},{"insert":" that Archidekt now performs Companion deckbuilding condition checks! To highlight this new feature and put it through its paces, we’ve chosen the Companion mechanic as the focal point of February’s "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardkingdom.com/"},"insert":"Card Kingdom"},{"insert":"-sponsored deckbuilding contest. \n\n"},{"insert":{"image":"https://i.imgur.com/a9j3JSt.gif"}},{"insert":"\n\nAs was the case starting with last month’s contest, we will now accept submissions on both Twitter and Archidekt! Details below.\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 cardkingdom.com. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"This month, brew an EDH/Commander legal deck that utilizes the Companion mechanic from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. One of the creatures featuring this mechanic should be set as your deck’s Companion with its individual deckbuilding condition met. There are only 8 usable Companions in EDH (sorry, Lutri and Yorion) so think about what will make your deck stand out!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nJust as a reminder, a creature chosen as your Companion does not count toward the 100 cards required for a Commander deck! Looking for more information about how Companions work? Check the fandom wiki "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Companion"},"insert":"here"},{"insert":"!\n\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 are allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Silver-bordered, while cool, are not allowed. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Digital-only cards (such as those designed for the Alchemy format on Arena) are not allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Reply to either this newspost or the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt/status/1494751603680759819?s=20&t=skKZwV-dNq9fgyXIjRxfhw"},"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 9:00pm ET (UTC -5, currently) on Friday, February 25, 2022. \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. Deck descriptions are not required but certainly may provide valuable context!\n\nOn Saturday, February 26, 2022, we'll tweet out a poll for the community to vote on its favorite of the three selected finalists' lists. Any finalists who submitted their lists on Archidekt will be notified via the email associated with their account. We’ll also publish a newspost on Archidekt announcing the finalists and linking to the poll on Twitter. Each finalist will be awarded store credit to "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardkingdom.com/"},"insert":"cardkindom.com"},{"insert":". 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 - $50"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place Prize - $30"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place Prize - $20"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finalists will be contacted via Twitter or email (depending on where they submitted) regarding their winnings following the conclusion of the poll by Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Please note, you must have a Card Kingdom account in order to receive your winnings. It's quick and free-- "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardkingdom.com/register"},"insert":"register here"},{"insert":" if you don't have an account already!\n\nAn important note:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Unfortunately, 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\nCongratulations to January’s winners! "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1st Place:  "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/1367"},"insert":"DaveLists"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2268727#Hidesplosion_Contest_Entry"},"insert":"Hidetsugu \"Hidesplosion\""},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/107345"},"insert":"DankCastle"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2269960#EDH_HAMMER_TIME"},"insert":"Oswald HAMMER TIME"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/73376"},"insert":"SadPandaFace"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2265907#Modern-EDH_Polymorph"},"insert":"Jalira Polymorph"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThank you!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"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"}]}