Jeremy 13 months{"ops":[{"insert":"\nHello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nIn March, for the first time ever, our deckbuilding contest is for a format other than Commander. This month, we’re building Oathbreaker! \n\nFor those unfamiliar, Oathbreaker is a format that was created in 2019 by "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/weirdcards"},"insert":"Weirdcards Charitable Club"},{"insert":"– the same folks who run the wonderful "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://magikids.org/"},"insert":"MagiKids charity"},{"insert":". Designed to be multiplayer with games that could start and finish over a single lunch break, Oathbreaker has some unique traits that set it apart from other formats. From "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://oathbreakermtg.org/quick-rules/"},"insert":"its official website"},{"insert":", these are Oathbreaker’s quick rules:\n\nOathbreaker is a multiplayer format, played with 60 card singleton decks (only one copy of each card, no limit on basic lands)."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"You start the game with your Oathbreaker and Signature Spell in the command zone."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Your starting life is 20 ."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Your “Oathbreaker” is a Planeswalker. Its color identity determines the contents of your deck."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Your “Signature Spell” must be an instant or sorcery card that falls within your Oathbreaker’s color identity."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"You cast your Oathbreaker from your command zone."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Your Signature Spell may only be cast if your Oathbreaker is on the battlefield under your control."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Both your Oathbreaker and Signature Spell are subject to “command zone tax”. These taxes are tracked individually, i.e. casting your Oathbreaker doesn’t cause your Signature Spell to cost more."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"To find out more, read the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://oathbreakermtg.org/rules/"},"insert":"full rules"},{"insert":"."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Since we only have Oathbreaker novices here on the Archidekt team, the good folks at Weirdcards have agreed to act as guest judges! In recognition of great work they do as ambassadors of the Magic community, we'll be making a donation to MagiKids for each brewer who participates."},{"insert":" 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":"For March’s deckbuilding contest, construct an Oathbreaker-legal deck that showcases something you think the format’s creators (Weirdcards Charitable Club) may find interesting. There are no other restrictions this month– have fun! For each participant, we'll donate $5 to MagiKids, up to $2000."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHere’s how to participate:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Brew an Oathbreaker 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, acorn and playtest cards, 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":"Strictly one deck submitted per user."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nReply to either this newspost or "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt/status/1639338619813994496?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 9:00pm ET (UTC -5, currently) on Friday, March 31. 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. 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, April 1, 2023, 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 cardkindom.com. 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, April 4, 2023. 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 "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/contestRules"},"insert":"our official contest rules"},{"insert":". \n\nCongratulations to February’s winners! "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1st Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/53166"},"insert":"bBork"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3986079#The_Forest_Fights_Back"},"insert":"The Forest Fights Back"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/72681"},"insert":"Nous"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4054701"},"insert":"Hipster Spirited Away"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/197946"},"insert":"MrBolas"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4054449#Lord_of_the_Rings"},"insert":"Lord of the Rings"},{"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, reach out on Twitter, or join "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/eZg3mvJd7v"},"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\nApril 1 Edit: Hey, all! We're going to announce our three finalists tomorrow (Sunday, 4/2) rather today. We ended up with about 200 decks for Weirdcards to go through which is... a lot 😅"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Thank you so much for your patience!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Magnatauren 13 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/4247713"},"insert":"Oops, All Jaces!"},{"insert":" \n\nThis is an updated version of the first Oathbreaker deck I built a few years ago. It utilizes proliferate as often as possible to create a swarm of illusions and Jaces.\nI've yet to find anything like it, but it sure is fun to me!\n\nEdit: Also, there are a lot of missing \"staples\" i.e. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cyclonic Rift"}},{"insert":", because my playgroup banned them.\n"}]}
Edited 4/1/2023, 11:00:51 PM
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Woobles 13 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4257344\n\nSet up your graveyard, plop Grist onto the field, and then use Forever Young to reload your deck for the biggest Grist +1 of your life. Make a swarm of insects to protect Grist and overwhelm your opponents or ult next turn to wipe out all of your opponents in one big bug blast.\n"}]}
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Vileo 13 months{"ops":[{"insert":"First time submitting for one of these!\nI've got "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/4257339"},"insert":"Archangel Storm"},{"insert":", with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Archangel Elspeth"}},{"insert":" at the helm and hopefully "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Empyrial Storm"}},{"insert":" to get 3 angels on the first casting! (At least I believe that's how it works)\nI haven't played any Oathbreaker games yet, but I'm gonna be fiddling with this list and testing it against some friends soon!\n"}]}
Edited 3/30/2023, 11:21:19 AM
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Feuerbell 13 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4258358\nTezzeret is right here to demand for Commander Damage!\n"}]}
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BastianXXIV 13 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Tamy studies the multiverse:\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/4218440#Tamy_studies_the_multiverse\n\nTravel through the planes with Tamiyo, discover the misteries of the different planes of the multiverse and record them for the future curiosus minds of the great scroll towers of Oboro. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"\"The pain of exploring is less than the pain of not knowing\""},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"---Tamiyo"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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BastianXXIV 13 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I know I´m not elegible, noticed after I submited due to excitement, but I suggest you make an international category just for brag points at least, would be cool, that´s my main interest aat least. \n\nthanks, you rock \n"}]}
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Firearm2012 13 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Here's my Chandra tribal deck! Tried to make her for commander but Oathbreaker seems like a better place for her!\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/4259277#Cleanse_Through_Fire\n"}]}
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GoblinWarBuggy 13 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4260450#Lingering_Swords"},"insert":"Lingering Swords"},{"insert":"\n\nThe plan is to use "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lingering Souls"}},{"insert":" to create a persistent source of creatures while suiting them up with all manner of equipment, be they swords, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Umezawa's Jitte"}},{"insert":" , or a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Skullclamp"}},{"insert":" to draw lots of cards.\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sorin, Solemn Visitor"}},{"insert":" allows us to stay in the game while still attacking our opponents using the lifelink and pump effect as well as providing another sticky body that we can suit up.\n\nAside from that plan, the rest of the plan is to have a lot of interaction to prevent our opponents from getting too far ahead of us before we have our value engine set up, that being a sword or a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Smuggler's Copter"}},{"insert":" . Once we have a value engine, it should be difficult for our opponents to catch back up barring some politics.\n\nI made this deck because orzhov swords is one of my favorite strategies in modern, and with oathbreaker providing a signature spell to build around I had to go with one of my favorites that benefits the swords archetype, that being "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lingering Souls"}},{"insert":".\n"}]}
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Jimnah 13 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4226445#Ellywick's_Cursed_Elven_Adventure_for_The_Great_Henge"},"insert":"Ellywick's Cursed Elven Adventure for The Great Henge"},{"insert":"\n\nJust go on an adventure with Ellywick's Elf friends! (more in the description)\n"}]}
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AccidentalTPK 13 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/4250301\n\nElminster likes to stack his decks\n"}]}
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Christmas 13 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4187397"},"insert":"Chandra, Dressed to Break Oaths"},{"insert":" \nChandra setting the world on fire. She tells the lies about Dragon's Approach, but there aren't any dragons, only a sweet little redheaded pyromaniac.\n"}]}
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Beelzebub 13 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4261733"},"insert":"A Pup named Comet Doooo - (Oathbreaker deck) - Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n\nOathbreaker deck built around Comet, Stellar Pup!\nGet down on the board early and build a massive army to swing at your opponents. Inspired Tinkering will provide us Mana and fuel our next turns.\nComet's abilities are random but all of them will be useful to us, whether it's making more tokens, doing damage to our enemy's creatures or face, or using Comet's ability to return Mana Value 2 or less cards to hand, this includes our X spells that are armies in a can! \n"}]}
Edited 3/31/2023, 10:59:30 PM
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Chilopodamancer 13 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Deck: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4234388"},"insert":"Impromptu Projectiles"},{"insert":"\n\nIt's big red Boros for Oathbreaker, it's all about doing what red does by throwing down in a blaze of glory by cheating out big impactful creatures with Nahiri after they've been cycled into the grave and then using Fling from your command zone on those creatures for huge extra damage before they die. All killer no filler with plenty of treasure and extra mana generation to help you get there faster and more consistently, kill your enemies before they kill you with violence, fire and living impromptu projectiles.\n"}]}
Edited 3/31/2023, 8:39:41 AM
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SquareBoxx 13 months{"ops":[{"insert":" https://archidekt.com/decks/4248021\nglad to share\nGood luck everyone\n"}]}
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SquareBoxx 13 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4248021"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4248021"},{"insert":"\nQueza - Draw - Good luck everyone\n\n"}]}
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SlackMagic 13 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4265606"},"insert":"I made the whole deck so I'm gonna use the whole deck"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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