Deckbuilding Competition - June 2021

{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hello, brewers!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWith all the excitement surrounding Modern Horizons 2, we’re doing the only logical thing and hosting another *checks notes* "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Commander"},{"insert":" deckbuilding contest! Because, if we’re being honest, every set is a Commander set these days. \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":"Brew an EDH/Commander legal deck whose focal point is either a new card released in Modern Horizons 2, or a strategy newly enabled by multiple cards from the set. While an MH2 card as your commander will certainly satisfy this prompt, it can alternatively be a part of the 99 so long as it is central to your game plan. As always, creativity is king!"},{"insert":"\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 are allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Silver-bordered cards, while cool, are not allowed. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Reply to the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt/status/1403419521529036801?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":"9:00pm ET (UTC -4, currently) on Friday, June 18, 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, June 19, 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\n2nd Place Prize - $25\n3rd Place Prize - $20\nFinalists will be contacted via Twitter regarding their winnings following the conclusion of the poll on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tuesday, June 22, 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 last month’s winners! "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1st Place (Tied): "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/35669"},"insert":"ahuff"},{"insert":" & "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/user/89056"},"insert":"wowza0013"},{"insert":"\n3rd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/user/10891"},"insert":"evanloeb"},{"insert":" \n\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"}]}