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Card Extras • Special Events • Tournament Reports • Everything Else • Spotlight Series • Contests
Beginners' Series
All Subcategories • General Info • The Undiscovered Country • Favor the Bold • Referee Reprints • Identity Crisis
Raise the Stakes • This Side of Paradise • XV Collection • Allegiance • Infinite Diversity • Life From Lifelessness
Homefront • Peak Performance • Straight and Steady • Extreme Measures • Shades of Gray • More Tribbles, More Troubles
No Tribble At All • Tacking Into the Wind • Homefront II • Resistance is Futile • Unity • The Next Generation
Lineage • Homefront III • Tapestry • Engage • Matter of Time
April 2013
Sister Act IIIby Jason Drake, First Edition Card Designer • April 29th
Jason Drake returns to give us an inside look at designing two familiar faces.
The Sky's the Limit: Self-ish (Part II)by Charlie Plaine, The Sky's the Limit Lead Designer • April 25th
Find out the secret origins of the self-controlling mechanic and how we learned that less is more.
The Sky's the Limit: Self-ish (Part I)by Charlie Plaine, The Sky's the Limit Lead Designer • April 24th
Find out exactly what the new icon in The Sky's the Limit means and check out one of the new cards that uses it!
A Deadly Game of Cat and Mouseby Jason Drake, First Edition Card Designer • April 22nd
Join The Sky's the Limit Assistant Designer Jason Drake as he describes the experience of designing a powerful and wholly novel dilemma.
The Sky's the Limit: Goranby Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • April 19th
TNG Cardassians get some love from Second Edition
Brace for Impact!by Mark B. Frog, Guest Writer • April 16th
Or How I Learned How to Stop Whinging and Love the New Riker
A Nebula's Not So Pretty When There's a BORG CUBE Hiding In It!by Niall Matthew, Staff Writer • April 12th
Is it safe to solve missions in block yet?
Conversions: An Analysis - Bloody Cardies!by James Cream, Staff Writer • April 8th
In this week's installment of the Conversions Analysis series, we will look at the converted Cardassian cards from prior expansions as well as one for the brand new expansion.
What Brad Would See: Limitless Editionby Charlie Plaine, The Sky's the Limit Lead Designer • April 5th
Find out what former First Edition designer Brad DeFruiter would see, were he to take a look at the whole of The Sky's the Limit, due out Friday, April 26th!
The Sky's the Limit Release Kits - Limited Timeby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 5th
Get a hold of one of the limited edition release kits for The Sky's the Limit, and celebrate the final expansion of The Next Generation block!
The Sky's the Limitby Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • April 5th
"Five-card stud, nothing wild…"
Big Tribble in Little Qo'noS Released!by Dan Hamman, Tribble Breeder • April 2nd
"They were once considered mortal enemies of the Klingon Empire..."
Tribbles Delayedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 1st
There will no new Tribbles breeding today as our next virtual expansion is not yet ready for release.
March 2013
Matter of Time DeckPADD Updateby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 1st
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD has been updated to include cards from Tapestry and Matter of Time!
February 2013
New Virtual Starter for the TNG Factionby Torbjörn Lindquist, Ambassador • February 22nd
With the release of Matter of Time, I have made a new Virtual Starter around Rachel Garret and her Enterprise-C
The Time is Now! Matter of Time is Here!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 22nd
Matter of Time is now available for immediate free download!
Matter of Time: Rigged!by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • February 21st
Stop the press: Continuing Committee bans take-backs!
Matter of Time: Pivotal Destinyby Kris Sonsteby, Staff Writer • February 20th
2-Mission win players beware...
Old vs. New : Rachel Garrett and the Cby James Cream, Staff Writer • February 18th
A compare and contrast of the new and old versions of Rachel Garrett and the U.S.S. Enterprise-C
Matter of Time: Guardian Angelby Johannes Klarhauser, General • February 15th
Meet the latest addition to the Bajoran fleet.
Pick Your Promos! We Want Your Help!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 14th
Help us decide the upcoming series of virtual promos with your input!
Matter of Time: Bringing Sexy Backby Mark Morris, Assistant Designer • February 13th
A brief look into the design process of a brand new Cardassian personnel who happens to be a bit nostalgic for a long forgotten Energize event.
Matter of Time: Little Red Riding Hoodby Johannes Klarhauser, Cultist Leader • February 11th
The Cult of the Pah-Wraiths has only been sleeping...
Matter of Time: It's all Relativeby Charlie Plaine, Matter of Time Lead Designer • February 6th
Turn everything you know about Federation decks on its head, and explore the time-spanning potential of the U.S.S. Relativity.
Matter of Time: Emanationsby Charlie Plaine, Second Edition Lead Designer • February 4th
Matter of Time adds a 3rd Ritual to the game, but with a newly update game text template. Find out the reasons behind this change in this article.
What Brad Would See: Temporal Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 1st
Continuing the grand tradition, this article gives you a list of things Brad DeFruiter would see, were he too look at Matter of Time.
It's Just a Matter of Timeby Charlie Plaine, Second Edition Lead Designer • February 1st
Matter of Time, the temporal-themed expansion formerly known as Project Cobalt, will release on February 22nd, 2013.
Matter of Time: Release Kits Available in Limited Quantitiesby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • February 1st
Act quickly to requisition a Matter of Time release kit today - quantities are limited!
January 2013
A-Tent-ion: A First Edition Giftby Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • January 22nd
A brand new Q's Tent is our gift to First Edition players as part of our Fifth Anniversary celebration!
November 2012
Engage! Available Now!by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • November 2nd
Engage is now available for free digital download.
October 2012
Trilithium Weapon - A Design Storyby Dan Hamman, 1E Design • October 19th
Spies and informants gave Rebels vital data to plan strategic turnabouts, create local insurgencies and hamper Imperial activities.
Engage!by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • October 12th
"Captain, these are Romulans. They are without honor."
Engage Release Kits - Limited Time Offerby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • October 12th
Get your hands on one of the limited supply of Engage release kits and help celebrate the release of TCC's second block expansion!
September 2012
Tapestry is Now Available!by Chris Lobban, Tapestry Lead Designer • September 21st
Tapestry, is now available for free download from trekcc.org!
Design Diary: Ardant Predatorby Keith Morris, Tapestry Assistant Designer • September 20th
The story of the birth and growth of a card. And death. And rebirth.
Design Diary: William T. Riker, William Odanby Daniel Giddings, Make it So Participant • September 19th
In which the winner of a Design a Card prize walks us through his design process, and shows off his new card.
Design Diary: Zorn, Prevaricating Gropplerby Joshua Sheets, Make it So Participant • September 18th
"I trust we made your waiting comfortable?"
Design Diary: Locutus, Almost Humanby Nathan Miracle, Make it So Participant • September 17th
Nathan introduces us to his new card, and the reason why he chose to make it.
Tapestry: The Next Generation 25th Anniversary Collectionby Chris Lobban, Tapestry Lead Designer • September 14th
Tapestry, formerly known as Project Loonie, is coming soon...
Homefront III is Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 7th
Homefront III, a thirty-six (36) card reprint expansion for First Edition, is now available for immediate download!
August 2012
Homefront III - Coming September 7thby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 31st
Homefront III, the next reprint expansion for First Edition, will release on Friday, September 7, 2012.
June 2012
Lineage: Explore Your Lineage Today!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 29th
Lineage, the tenth Second Edition virtual expansion, is now available for free download from trekcc.org!
Lineage: World Champion Design-a-Cardby Mike Harrington, 2011 Second Edition World Champion • June 26th
Mike Harrington, the 2011 Second Edition World Champion, talks about the history of his design-a-card prize, Katric Arc.
Lineage: Mulligan Manby Charlie Plaine, Lineage Lead Designer • June 20th
Take a look at the lone survivor of an entire cycle in today's Lineage preview
Lineage: Hidden Meaningsby Richard New, Lineage Assistant Designer • June 19th
Richard New talks about the origin and development of the new Romulan team in Lineage.
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 6 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • June 15th
At last we come to the seven conversions that you've all been waiting for... (Warning: Hosp is about.)
Lineage: What Brad Would Seeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 13th
What would Brad see if he were to look at Lineage?
New Designer's Log: Reflections 2.Breenby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • June 12th
After getting tapped by the esteemed Chairman to work on the new set, Lineage, Richard New and I were assigned the job of making the Ferengi and Dominion better. This is the story about the latter.
Lineage: Release Kits Available in Limited Quantities!by Dan Hamman, Warehouse Manager • June 11th
Grab a Lineage release kit before they're sold out - once they're gone, they're gone!
Lineage: Origin of Speciesby Charlie Plaine, Lineage Lead Designer • June 8th
Lineage, formerly known as Project Iron, will release on June 29th, 2012.
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 5 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • June 1st
This incredibly dull yet visually enticing article looks at the recently converted missions which appear in The Next Generation expansion.
May 2012
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 4 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • May 25th
In this quarternary portion of the TNG conversion analysis articles, we'll see what happens when the most important card type gets converted.
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 3 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • May 18th
In this tertiary portion of the TNG conversion analysis articles, we look at the easiest cards to convert.
April 2012
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 2 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • April 23rd
In this week's installment, we look at the Klingon conversions found in the new expansion, The Next Generation.
The Next Generation: Monumental Reasonsby Charlie Plaine, First Edition Design Consultant • April 9th
The newest Referee card from The Next Generation makes the Alpha Quadrant the place to be for First Edition games.
The Next Generation: Welcome to the Block!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 6th
Find out exactly what's available for use in block, how block tournaments are going to work, and a little bit about the whys, the whens, and the future of block.
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 1 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • April 5th
The new biggest virtual First Edition expansion features the most converted cards to date. Time to eBay some cardboard!
Purrrby Dan Hamman, Tribble Breeder • April 1st
It is that time of year again! Feast your eyes on this year's Tribble Expansion: Nothing but Tribble.
March 2012
The Next Generation Release Kit - Limited Quantities!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • March 31st
Get a TNG Kit for your Release Tournament, but act fast, because we have limited quantities available!
Are You Ready? It's The Next Generation!by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • March 26th
“...to boldly go where no one has gone before.”
January 2012
First Edition and The Futureby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 23rd
Chairman Charlie Plaine outlines plans for the next few years of First Edition design, development, and organized play.
DeckPADD Updated for Unity, New Promosby The Continuing Committee • January 2nd
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD has been updated to version 2.0.5, now including Unity and all of the newly revealed Series VIII promos.
Twenty-Seven New Promos are Printable Today!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 1st
As it's the first Monday in January, we're proud to release printable versions twenty-seven (27) promos. Enjoy the options brought to you by these newly printable AIs!
December 2011
Unity Release Day!by Charlie Plaine, Unity Lead Designer • December 23rd
Unity, the latest Second Edition virtual expansion, is now available for immediate download.
Unity Release Eventsby James Hoskin, Director of Organized Play • December 22nd
Find out where you can get your hands on an alternate-image Seven of Nine (Annika) promo to celebrate the release of Unity.
The Next Phaseby Charlie Plaine, Unity Lead Designer • December 16th
Phasing in and out of reality (or the game) might not be so bad with this new dilemma from Unity.
Design Log: Inside the Matrixby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • December 16th
This assistant designer takes a behind the scenes look at how the new Borg team evolved.
Guinan (Bartender)by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • December 11th
Guinan is back, though this time she's not serving free drinks to everyone.
Subek'somacby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • December 10th
A Dominion ship you will want to use for both mission solving and engagements.
The Good Samaritanby Nathan Wineinger, Staff Writer • December 9th
Top-level decks take a big hit with the release of Evade Samaritan Snare. Check in here for an analysis and interview with the 2011 World Champion, Mike Harrington.
Celebrate the Holidays with a Unity Release Kit!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 1st
Don't miss out on the new Seven of Nine alternate image promo foil, and requisition your Unity release kit today!
November 2011
Conversions: An Analysis - Resistance is Futile (Part 3 of 3)by James Cream, Staff Writer • November 28th
A review of the final two 2E cards that have finally made the proper conversion into 1E cards in the Resistance is Futile expansion.
Unity: Lots More Little Piecesby Charlie Plaine, Unity Lead Designer • November 28th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce Unity, the next Second Edition virtual expansion, coming Friday, December 23rd!
U.S.S. Akira - The New Standard For Fed Decks?by Tim Davidson, Staff Writer • November 26th
A strategic review of the cool new universal Akira-class from the Resistance of Futile set.
What Brad Sees: Unity Editionby Brad DeFruiter, Unity Assistant Designer • November 25th
Brad DeFruiter returns to tell us what he sees in Unity!
Conversions: An Analysis - Resistance is Futile (Part 2 of 3)by J, Staff Writer • November 23rd
A peek at the 2E cards that have finally made the proper conversion into 1E cards in the Resistance is Futile expansion.
A Tale of Two No-Onesby Patrick Tye, Guest Writer; with input from Creative Development • November 22nd
The story behind the Creative team process for two universal personnel in the Resistance is Futile expansion.
Resistance is Futile! Now Available!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 22nd
It's time to celebrate fifteen years since First Contact with Resistance is Futile! Download it now!
Through the Temporal Vortex - The Resultsby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • November 21st
The correct answers are here, and the winners are announced. Congrats to our three winners!
Warp Speed Aheadby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 14th
Everyone's in on the First Contact party. A Resistance is Futile spoiler with decklist!
Conversions: An Analysis - Resistance is Futile (Part 1 of 3)by J, Staff Writer • November 9th
A peek at the 2E cards that have finally made the proper conversion into 1E cards in the Resistance is Futile expansion.
Through the Temporal Vortexby Chris Lobban, Starfleet Historian • November 4th
A chance to look back into the past at the original First Contact expansion... and maybe win some prizes while you're there.
Resistance is Futile!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 3rd
Celebrating the Fifteenth Anniversary of the release of First Contact, the Continuing Committee is proud to bring you Resistance is Futile, releasing Tuesday, November 22nd.
August 2011
DeckPADD Updated to Include Tacking Into the Windby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 18th
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD has been updated to version 2.0.4.
Tacking into the Wind Release Dayby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • August 5th
It's time for a new expansion!
July 2011
Tigan for Two (Thousand Eleven)by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 28th
Ezri Tigan makes a trio of appearances on the 2011 World Championship virtual promos foils for 1E, 2E and Tribbles!
Prepare to be Breachedby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 24th
Who needs the Invasive Drone? Or Dimensional Shifting? Now you can be Breached!
She's Back!by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • July 22nd
Sela has returned from her holiday trip to Cardassia...
Tacking Tuesday #4: Once More Unto the Breach, Once Moreby Keith Morris, Assistant Designer • July 19th
Find out a little bit about Keith's ideas for and his experiences working on Tacking Into the Wind.
Tacking Into the Wind - Release Kitby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 1st
Don't miss out on the U.S.S. Enterprise-A alternate image promo foil, and requisition your Tacking Into the Wind release kit today!
June 2011
Tacking Tuesday #3: Sybok and his Chariotby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • June 28th
How can the worst Star Trek movie produce two great cards?
Tacking Tuesday #1: Into the Windby Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Lead Designer • June 21st
Tacking Into the Wind, our eighth standard-size Second Edition virtual expansion and our tenth overall, is all about ships and it's coming August 5th.
Tacking Tuesday #2: What Brad Would Seeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 21st
In the fine tradition of Mr. DeFruiter, here's a list of what he would see in Tacking Into the Wind, should he take a look.
Creative Team Members Neededby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 1st
If others would tremble before your encyclopedic knowledge of Star Trek, then you might be a great fit for one of our new Creative Team positions!
May 2011
2011 Continentals Promosby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 30th
Find out what virtual promos will be up for grabs at our 2011 Continental Championships!
April 2011
1E Rules Updated for Shades of Grayby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • April 16th
The release of Shades of Gray brings an updated Current Rulings Document (CRD), as well as updates to several of the OTF documents.
Shades of Gray is Here!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 15th
The third virtual expansion for First Edition, Shades of Gray, is here!
Shades of Gray: Flash Back to Win!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 15th
Win a $10 Gift Certificate to Miniature Market just for playing First Edition!
Prepare for Warp Speed Transfer by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • April 14th
If you thought a Near Warp Transport could be frightening you haven't seen what a Warp Speed Transfer can do for (or against) your deck.
The Arsenal: Dividedby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • April 12th
"Divided they fall," and fall they shall. Yet again, the Arsenal of Minos doesn't fail to deliver on its promise to its potential customers.
Shades of Gray: Duck Blind!by Chris Castagnetto, Guest Writer • April 11th
Dive in and take a closer look at Duck Blind!
Son'a Observatoryby Andreas Rheinlander, 2010 First Edition World Champion • April 8th
Find out about 2010 First Edition World Champion Andreas Rheinlander's card, Son'a Observatory, in his own words!
Observe... Greatness!by Jason Robinette, Lead Designer (1E) • April 4th
A look at the super SCIENCE friends, and their amazing ability to do "great" things.
The Trial Never Endedby Dan Hamman, Tribble Breeder • April 1st
It's that time of year again - a new Tribbles Expansion!
April Fools! Coming in 2011: Living Witnessby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 1st
The Continuing Committee is proud to bring you our first digital expansion, Living Witness, coming this summer to online play for both First and Second Edition.
The Many Shades of Grayby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 1st
Find out how one of the worst episodes of The Next Generation helped inspire cards that bring old dilemmas out of the binder.
March 2011
The Alpha and The Omegaby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • March 31st
or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Particle 010. A Shades of Gray spoiler with decklist!
Virtual Starters Updatedby Torbjörn Lindquist, Freelance Writer • March 28th
It is now about 8 months since the virtual starters were updated, and now it is time again.
Flashback'd: Shades of Gray is Coming!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 25th
"Commander Riker is invaded by an alien parasite. It's attacking his brain and nothing can stop it. Can anything save him from a tragic death? Find out, next time on Star Trek: The Next Generation"
Shades of Gray Release Kits - Pre-Order Now!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • March 25th
Don't miss out on the Dyson Sphere Door alternate image promo, and requisition your Shades of Gray release kit today!
DeckPADD 2.0.3 Updateby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 21st
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD has been updated to include Extreme Measures and the March 2011 Errata.
BaH! To the Futureby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 4th
Fight your enemies in more ways than ever before with BaH!, a virtual reprint collection for First Edition.
February 2011
Extreme Measures is Here!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 4th
Take your decks to the extreme with the fifty-four new virtual cards in Extreme Measures, available now!
January 2011
The Bajoran (Equinox) Resistance Teamby Charlie Plaine, Extreme Measures Assistant Designer • January 31st
Learn about the new Bajoran Resistance team, and find out how a trio of mild-mannered (uncreative) designers were inspired by (ripped off) the Equinox to make a team unlike any other (that isn't really a team, strictly speaking.)
"Kirk to Deep Space 9: Beam me up"by Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • January 28th
James T. Kirk in a single headquarters Deep Space 9 deck? Richard Galen? Spock!? Madness! What's next? An Earth personnel that could get you up to 12 counters in free DS9 people for 5 points?...oh...
Inequitable Exchangeby James Hoskin, (Peak Performance) Assistant Designer • January 27th
Thirteen months in the making.
Last Chance - Order Your Extreme Measures Release Kits!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 27th
The last day to order your Extreme Measures release kits is Saturday, January 30th, 2011 - so don't wait any longer!
Falsify Distress Signalby Brad DeFruiter, Extreme Measures Lead Designer • January 26th
Read Brad's take on one of the most talked about cards in Extreme Measures.
Green With Envyby Nathan Wineinger, Staff Writer • January 25th
Two new Romulan cards in Extreme Measures may be just what the Tal Shiar ordered.
A Rich Tradition......of pure unadulterated Greed!by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • January 24th
It figures...in a set featuring a theme of five points there Ferengi wouldnt settle for that and well, they want more.
Infinite Diversity #3: For the Cause!by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • January 21st
The next set of Infinite Diversity draft packs is now here!
Extreme Measures - Release Kits After All!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 19th
We listened to your disappointment when we announced there would be no Extreme Measures release kit - and changed our mind! Now make sure to requisition your release kit, available for a limited time!
Extreme Measures: A Stranger In Townby Conno Hendriksen, Make it So Runner Up • January 18th
Find out what card was designed by Conno Hendriksen (a.k.a WeyounsLastClone) as his reward for being a Make it So runner up!
Extreme Measures Is Imminent!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 17th
Extreme Measures, the next Second Edition virtual expansion, is coming on Friday, February 4th, 2011.
Extreme Measures: Queen to Queen's Level 3by Nathan Miracle, Make it So Runner Up • January 14th
Find out what card was designed by Nathan Miracle (a.k.a GooeyChewie) as his reward for being a Make it So runner up!
What Brad Would See: Extreme Measures Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 10th
If Brad were to take a look at the final version of Extreme Measures, what would he see?
December 2010
Vote for your new Diversity flavourby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • December 10th
Voting is now open for your new flavour of Infinite Diversity
More Diversity...by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • December 3rd
Time for another new Infinite Diversity theme pack.
November 2010
DeckPADD 2.0.2by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 6th
DeckPADD has been updated to include Peak Performance.
October 2010
Straight and Steady Now Legal; First Edition Rules Updatesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 29th
The First Edition Current Rulings Document (CRD) and the Conversion Rules Document (CVRD) are updated today to coincide with Straight and Steady becoming legal!
Smooth Like a Klingon's Foreheadby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 23rd
While Genetic Engineering wasn't a great thing for the Klingon Empire in the end, it's terrific fodder for our decks. Prepare to inject some Augments into your deck and pave the way to glory.
Minor Straight and Steady Correctionsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 23rd
Regretfully, a few minor errors eluded our proofreading team. On Saturday, October 23rd, a corrected file was updated - grab the latest copy today!
Dial-Up Your Dilemma Pileby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 22nd
Remember in the 90s when you could dial-up a phone call, but it meant you couldn't connect to the internet to download your mail? Well then, this dilemma might remind you of that... U.S.S. Voyager style.
Straight and Steady - Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 22nd
The latest virtual expansion for First Edition, Straight and Steady, is now available!
Strategy: Out of Timeby Tim Davidson, Staff Writer • October 19th
A strategic review of the Straight and Steady card Out of Time and a look back at the other time traveling methods.
Into the Delphic Expanse!by Craig Giblett, Staff Writer • October 19th
This article is a deck discussion and tournament report from a standard Second Edition tournament played on September 26, 2010. Craig discusses how he approached building a Starfleet Delphic Expanse deck, and how it fared in tournament play.
Provocationby James Cream, Staff Writer • October 18th
Uncover the conspiracy behind the third 22nd Century Time Location.
The Evolution of Starfleet - Part IIby Stephen R. Sanders, Assistant Designer • October 6th
Find out more about what Starfleet has in store with the upcoming release of Straight and Steady!
The Evolution of Starfleet - Part Iby Stephen R. Sanders, Assistant Designer • October 4th
Find out a little bit about how Starfleet will work once Straight and Steady arrives on October 22nd.
Straight and Steady: Can't Be Afraid of the Windby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 1st
The second First Edition virtual expansion bring many changes, but just as many opportunities. As Captain Archer once said, "We can't be afraid of the wind."
Straight and Steady Release Kits - Limited Time Only!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • October 1st
Don't miss your chance to get a limited edition alternate image foil of Antaak with your Straight and Steady release kit!
September 2010
Making A Virtual Splash (Part 3)by Lucas Thompson • September 25th
The conclusion to our splashable virtual cards series.
Making A Virtual Splash (Part 2)by Lucas Thompson • September 24th
Part 2 of our highlight of the "best of the best" virtual cards to splash into your current decks.
Making A Virtual Splash (Part 1)by Lucas Thompson • September 23rd
Want a quick overview of the best virtual cards to include in the decks you've already designed? Read on!
"Death... is Only the Beginning..."by Kris Sonsteby, Staff Writer • September 6th
Assimilation, a fate worse than capture or death, has long been a strategy shrouded in mystery and speculation; it is often feared, but very seldom faced. Now that Peak Performance has arrived, that all could change.
Peak Performance Is Here!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 3rd
Grab your copy of the newest fifty-four (54) Second Edition cards now!
August 2010
Two Birds With 14 Poundsby Brad DeFruiter, Second Edition Lead Designer • August 31st
What can you do with one stone?
Grittyby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • August 25th
The new Starfleet cycle has some serious potential in the current meta-game. Set course for the Delphic Expanse.
How Do I Design a Card?by Neil Timmons, 2009 World Champion • August 20th
Neil Timmons tells the story of his Design-a-Card prize!
How Do We Keep Our Balance? Tradition!by Nathan Wineinger, Staff Writer • August 17th
Peak Performance releases Friday, September 3, 2010. In this article we look at the Second Edition traditions on display in this expansion.
Peak Performance Release Kits!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 16th
Celebrate the release of Peak Performance in style with the Peak Performance release kit!
Peak Performance Is On the Horizon!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 13th
The long awaited seventh 2E virtual expansion, Peak Performance, will be released on Friday, September 3rd, 2010.
What Brad Sees: Peak Performance Editionby Brad DeFruiter, 2E Lead Designer • August 13th
Do you see what Brad sees?
Homefront now availableby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • August 6th
First Edition has a new mini-expansion now available!
July 2010
Updated Virtual Startersby Torbjörn Lindquist, Freelance Writer • July 1st
With the recent release of Infinite Diversity, and some new printable promos available, the 14 virtual starters have been updated to make life even easier for new players.
June 2010
Insidious Dilemmas from the Delta Quadrant in Life From Lifelessnessby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • June 14th
New dilemmas are exciting for First Edition players in a way that can't be compared with Second Edition. First Edition players have fixed dilemma piles, so we are always looking for a new combo that can hold our opponent back. Well, here are some new dilemmas that can do just that.
Falow, the Chula Championby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • June 12th
Falow is unique because he happens to be a Gamma Quadrant Non-Aligned personnel. What does that mean? Well it means plenty...
Life From Lifelessness Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 11th
It's been a long wait, but First Edition fans can rejoice with the arrival of the first virtual expansion created by The Continuing Committee.
The Story of Some Cardsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 4th
Find out how a trio of universal personnel came to be part of Life From Lifelessness.
Sela and Romulan 'Reunification'by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • June 1st
Some things in this world just seem to go together. Peanut butter and jelly. Cookies and milk. Sela and her obsession with the Federation.
You Wanted War? We'll Give You War!by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • June 1st
Your votes are in, and the next Infinite Diversity Draft option is now available!
May 2010
First Edition Card-List Overhaulby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • May 17th
It's the beginning of a new era for First Edition... and a new era means new toys.
Making Infinite Diversity More Diverse Part 2by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • May 17th
This is your chance to decide the future of Infinite Diversity.
Life From Lifelessness Arrives June 11thby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 14th
Life From Lifelessness marks the start of a new era for First Edition when it arrives on Friday, June 11, 2010!
Making Infinite Diversity More Diverseby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • May 10th
Infinite Diversity is infinitely diverse on many levels. Let's explore just one more, shall we?
April 2010
A Holo(deck)by Peter H. Møller, Holoaddict • April 27th
"I awaken into this world fully programmed, yet completely innocent, unaware of the hardships I will endure or the great potential I will one day fulfill."
Infinite Diversity Pre-release and Release Weekend Eventsby James Hoskin, Director of Organized Play • April 23rd
If you want to know where you can get your hands on an alternate-image Olarra promo to celebrate the release of Infinite Diversity, read on.
Explore IDIC With Infinite Diversity!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 23rd
Download your copy of Infinite Diversity today!
The Clown: Go Awayby Johannes Klarhauser, Knight of the Round Table • April 19th
"I told him we've already got one."
The Rules of the Draftby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 15th
Find out exactly how the Infinite Diversity draft works!
Dilemma Diversityby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 14th
Find out how the new dilemmas in Infinite Diversity will bring new opportunities to your next dilemma pile!
Transport Crash Survivorby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 13th
Please hold the line while we change the meta.
Diversify Your Personnel Portfolioby Nathan Wineinger, Staff Writer • April 12th
Take personnel diversity to infinity...and beyond!
Infinite Diversity Arrives April 23rdby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 9th
Take your game to all new places as you explore what Infinite Diversity has to offer!
No Tribble At Allby Dan Hamman, Tribble Breeder • April 1st
Behold, the second virtual expansion for the Tribbles game: No Tribble At All. Download the whole kit 'n' caboodle now!
January 2010
The Genial Captainby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 1st
The contestants of Make It So were asked to create a card that could be given away to new players. Take a look at the card we've designed for the same purpose.
December 2009
Forging The Empire: A Starfleet Battle Deckby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 28th
Imagine a fleet of NX class starships imposing the will of humanity across the galaxy...
Allegiance: Virtual Release Promosby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 25th
Even though our store is down, we didn't want you to miss out on the fun of a release kit!
Declare Your Allegiance!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 25th
Allegiance, the sixth virtual expansion from The Continuing Committee, is now available for download.
Rule of Acquisition #52by Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • December 21st
The past Ferengi that appeared in the Enterprise episode "Acquisition" were definitely followers of the 52nd Rule of Acquisition - "Never ask when you can take." By working together, they can take "the direct approach.
Allegiance: A New Archerby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 18th
An Alien/Human/Ikaaran personnel completes the Starfleet team in Allegiance. Is she worth playing?
Allegiance: A New Captain of the Enterpriseby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 16th
What would a ship be without a Commander? Find out more about Captain Lorian and the new Starfleet mechanics in Allegiance.
Allegiance: A New Future Enterpriseby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 14th
In Second Edition, things are different. This time, the Future Enterprise is actually from the past.
Allegiance: Kirk and His Enterpriseby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 11th
Completing the week of text spoilers from the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture, here is a picture (without the actual pictures) of the Admiral and his ship. Then, an idea for a deck to make use of the whole Motion Picture team from Allegiance.
Allegiance: Old Faces on the Enterpriseby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 9th
Monday's text spoilers showed the new faces on the Enterprise. Now, let's take a look at (well, almost take a look at) two of the old faces from the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
Allegiance: New Faces on the Enterpriseby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 7th
Is there a better way to start the week than with spoilers? This week you'll get to see (well, almost see) the team from the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
Team Deathmatch: Equinox vs. DS9by Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • December 7th
You heard about it. You've been eagerly anticipating it with bated breath. Now here it is, possibly the first in a series depending on if team TOS and/or Team Starfleet and/or Team Ferengi have the guts. LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!
"If I Were Federation Commander..." Part IIby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • December 1st
In Part I of this article, you were teased with hints of a new O'Brien, you got to see a great new Quark, you found out that there -- sadly -- isn't a new Jadzia, and together, we got the first part of the deck built before coming "Under Siege." In Part II, we will finish the deck, see the rest of Team DS9, and throw down a Gauntlet.
November 2009
"If I Were Federation Commander..." Part Iby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • November 30th
If you are someone who desperately wishes the Deep Space 9 faction had more competitive deck designs, then you need to read this two-part 'article with decklist' piece. If you just want more information on "Allegiance", you should read this article. If you are looking to save money on car insurance, get lost. Brad's opinion notwithstanding, this is a great article. :)
Allegiance: Anything to Get Homeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 27th
Check out the rest of the Equinox crew, and see how they work in action.
Allegiance: Reloadingby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 24th
Find out how the Equinox personnel get the things they need, and keep the engines burning hot on their quest to get home.
Allegiance: Fuel For the Fireby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 23rd
Learn all about the crew of the U.S.S. Equinox and just how far they are willing to go to get home.
Allegiance: Lots of Little Piecesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 20th
Find out some of the history and some of the contents of the upcoming virtual expansion, Allegiance.
Virtual Promo Updateby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 15th
Find out about many of the missing virtual promos with today's update.
Virtual Format Playby Torbjörn Lindquist, Freelance Writer • November 12th
Virtual format is a good format for getting new players into the game since all players are on an equal footing when it comes to card availability. It is also a bit of a challenge to build good decks with limited card availability.
Giving Your Starter a Boost (Part 2)by Keith "Foreman" Morris, Freelance Writer • November 11th
Keith brings us Part 2 of his article on how to improve your starter decks... virtually.
Giving Your Starter a Boost (Part 1)by Keith "Foreman" Morris, Freelance Writer • November 10th
So, you got your hands on a starter of Star Trek CCG, and played a few games, and now you are ready to start building your own decks... but you're not sure your budget can handle buying a lot of cards. Read this article to get some advice on using virtual cards to give your starters a boost.
New Icons for First Editionby Seth Claybrook • November 9th
New icons on First Edition cards? Here is a quick briefing on these latest additions to the game.
DeckPADD 1.7.6 Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 8th
The long awaited updated for DeckPADD featuring the cards from This Side of Paradise also features all the cards from The 15th Anniversary Collection.
Changeling Infiltratorby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • November 5th
The best person to pose as is someone who can't possibly expose you as a fraud. So let's get back to the good old days of impersonating captives.
The Best Evek Yetby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • November 3rd
Forget all those other Eveks. This is the one you will play with. I guarantee it. You will consider playing Cardassians in high-level play again because of this Evek. I guarantee that, too.
Benjamin Sisko - Traumatized by the Borgby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • November 2nd
We all remember the Next Generation episode where Locutus stole our hearts, probably the most evil thing ever done to a Star Trek character. That episode inspired the background for Benjamin Sisko. It's fitting that this persona is in the XV set alongside the persona of Picard just rescued from the collective.
October 2009
I.K.C. Qam-Chee - Fat Chancellor's Sleighby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 30th
Do we really need another Klingon Vor'cha Ship? Some of you might think that we do. I'd feel the same if I was told there was a new Romulan D'deridex coming out. However, this is a Chancellor's Warship and it's totally tricked out.
Legacy - Left Behind and Repressed Messageby James Hoskin, Assistant Designer • October 29th
Tales from one small part of the Legacy design team.
K'mpec: The Fat Chancellorby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 28th
K'mpec from the Premiere set turned out to be pretty decent to use 'til now. He's a Chancellor, valid for Assign Mission Specialists, and generally a good two-skill personnel. In the XV Set, he gets the full treatment to make him worthy of any Klingon Deck.
Legacy - Memories of the Early Yearsby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • October 27th
When asked to design a card to celebrate 15 years, what did I look to?
Captain Kirk and His True Loveby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 27th
What would Captain Kirk be without the Starship Enterprise? It's like peanut butter without the jelly, or cream cheese without bagels. So how could this article be complete without reviewing both of these new virtual cards?
15th Anniversary Collection: Chain of Commandby Seth Claybrook, First Edition Graphic Designer • October 23rd
Chain of Command is the first set of brand new virtual cards for First Edition. Each card features artwork that extends beyond the image box. Read on to find out clues about the forthcoming cards...
Kathryn Janeway, Before She Got Lostby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 23rd
Everyone remembers that first episode of Voyager. Now you can relive it again by playing the Captain Janeway based on that episode.
Shinzon: The Picard That Became a Remanby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 22nd
First Edition gets Shinzon as part of The Continuing Committee's XV Set entitled "Chain of Command." This card will change the way you build your Romulan Deck. Amazing what a poor little rejected clone of a Federation Captain was able to do.
The Scimitar: The Reman Answer to Every Other Shipby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 22nd
Flagship of the General Shinzon who led the Reman forces. You'll want this ship to lead your forces as well once you see what it can do for your deck.
15th Anniversary Release Kits Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 19th
Tournament directors that have run at least one sanctioned tournament may purchase the release kit for The 15th Anniversary Collection.
The 15th Anniversary Collectionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 16th
The 15th Anniversary Collection arrives on Friday, November 6, 2009.
September 2009
Last Chance to Decide the Things Past!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 26th
Just four polls left for you to help decide which cards will appear in Things Past!
August 2009
First Edition Virtual Cardsby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • August 28th
The First Edition design team is looking for feedback on what upcoming virtual cards should focus on. This is your chance to shape the future of the game.
Tournament Kits and V-Promo Scheduleby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • August 21st
Revealed at GenCon, The Continuing Committee is proud to announce that future prize kits will include new foil v-promo cards. Also detailed is the schedule for release and distribution of all v-promo cards.
Paradise Has Arrived!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 14th
Enhance your game with the latest virtual expansion from The Continuing Committee.
Sao Pauloby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • August 11th
She's got some pretty big shoes to fill.
Naomi's Fabulous Temporal Voyager Deckby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 10th
Take the new Naomi Wildman. Mix in a pile of Temporal events. The result? You've got yourself a fresh new Voyager deck. Fabulous!
The Captain's "Guest"by Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • August 10th
Being a starship Captain does have its rewards...
Federation Point Shenanigansby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 5th
With six new cards released today, let's see if we can use Jenna D'Sora, Nella Daren and Rayna Kapec together in a deck.
Design Log: Good or Bad? Why Not Both?by Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • August 4th
How a new card is inspired by not one or two, but three different themes...
Neela and the Battling Assassinsby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 4th
This Side of Paradise introduces a second Bajoran assassin. Now you, too, can build a Bajoran assassin deck.
July 2009
Alynna Nechayev (Adamant Admiral)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 31st
If she wants it done right, she'll have to do it herself.
Her Name Is Muddby Richard New, Assistant Designer • July 30th
How can the Venus Drug help your deck?
Design Log: Watching a Daughter Grow Upby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 29th
It's not often you get to watch your daughter grow up in just a few months...
Lending a Handby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • July 28th
What do you do when two of your buddies are about to get in a nasty bar fight in west river South Dakota? You lend a hand of course!
Deal With the Count Manby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 28th
Ezri goes locking out the key personnel.
Choose Your Own Story - The Will of the Collective Needs You!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 28th
It's time for you to choose the storyline for your Will of the Collective Card!
This Side of Paradise Release Eventsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 27th
The Continuing Committee invites you to celebrate the release of This Side of Paradise with a release weekend tournament that offers special prizes!
Leeta and M'Pellaby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • July 24th
Seduction or Devotion? If you were forced to choose between a woman so devoted she would die at your command or one who could seduce the collar off a priest, who would you choose? Well, you wont have to.
What McKenzie Can Do For Starfleet...by Stephen R Sanders, Staff Writer • July 17th
A look at how Fiona McKenzie can help First Edition Starfleet decks.
Track Survivorsby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 15th
Hey, at least it had Bonnie from 'Knight Rider' in it.
Kalenna (Sentry)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 8th
After an eleven-week break without writing an article, James Hoskin is back with a spoiler from the new expansion - This Side of Paradise.
Will of the Collective II Seeks Your Story Ideas!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 2nd
It's time to choose the storyline for the second Will of the Collective card!
June 2009
This Side of Paradise Brings You a Warm Welcome!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 29th
Check out the first official spoiler from August's This Side of Paradise: Warm Welcome!
How Well Will You Handle the Wild Side?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 26th
Get a special sneak peek from the fourth Second Edition virtual expansion, This Side of Paradise, this weekend at either the Australian or North American Continental Championships.
May 2009
Karl Jaegerby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • May 4th
- No No, the other Jaeger! The Original Series geologist. - Jaeger? That's your name, Hoss. - Shut up, Donny.
April 2009
Tribunal of Qby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • April 16th
Just in time for Regional Season, the first Virtual Promo for First Edition arrives... and it promises to change the game for the better.
First Edition Virtual Promosby Seth Claybrook, First Edition Graphic Designer • April 14th
We are fast approaching the release of brand new virtual cards for First Edition. Take a look at the new Virtual Promotional Icon for First Edition.
Will of the Collective II Continues!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 7th
It's time to really get into the "nitty gritty" of designing your own card!
New Virtual Set for the Best CCG Everby The Continuing Committee • April 1st
The Continuing Committee announces a new mission and a new direction.
March 2009
Post Garrison...I mean...Jem'Hadar Entrenchmentby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • March 18th
Then we will hold this world for the Dominion...until we die.
February 2009
Prophecyby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 27th
Explore the Delta Quadrant with the Klingon Empire, in this deck inspired by Raise the Stakes.
First Edition Updates!by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • February 27th
Lions (Personas), Tigers (Special Downloads) and Bears (Hi-Res Files), Oh My!
Leverageby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • February 13th
Why would you want to willingly place your personnel in an opponent's Brig? Find out here.
Wrath of the Collective: Design Your Second Card!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 11th
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Join the community in the process of creating the second community-designed card as Will of the Collective II kicks off!
The Romulan Art of Warby Michael van Breemen, Freelance Writer • February 9th
The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him. - Sun Tzu
Raise the Stakes Update for DeckPADD!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 3rd
DeckPADD 1.7.5 has been released, featuring all the cards from Raise the Stakes.
January 2009
The Stakes are Raised!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 30th
Raise the Stakes, the third virtual expansion from The Continuing Committtee, is now available for download - featuring ninety (90) new cards!
Miner Revoltby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • January 29th
"Oh Please Dear? I've got news for you: The Supreme Court has ROUNDLY REJECTED PRIOR RESTRAINT!!!!"
Explore Extradimensional Worldby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 28th
Now you see me...now you don't.
Punishment Boxby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 27th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part VI.
Coordinated Counterattackby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • January 23rd
"They finally did it...they killed my car." "Vee screw you up, Man! Ve take ze money! Ve believe in nussing Lebowski! Nussing!"
Syrran (Desert Wind) and T'Les (Syrrannite)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 20th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part V.
Full Complementby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 19th
Kirk: "The away team will consist of myself, Mr. Spock, Scotty, Dr. McCoy, and Ensign Ricky." Ricky: "Ah, crap."
Last Week to Submit AI Promo Votes!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 17th
This week is the final week to cast your votes for the alternate-image (AI) cards you'd most like to see as promos in future releases!
Cal Hudson (Convincing Recruiter) and Javert (Maquis Flagship)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 14th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part IV.
Ensnaredby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • January 13th
She probably kidnapped herself. She owes money all over town...to known pornographers...It's all a...fake. Like Lenin said, you look to the person who will benefit..."I am the Walrus" - Shut up, Donny.
Rokassa (Tampering Vessel) and Nador (Curious Commander)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 12th
You can tell that you watch too much Star Trek if you know where the name "Rokassa" comes from without looking it up.
Shape the Future: Pick Your Promos!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 9th
Help The Continuing Committee decide which cards to make into alternate-image promo cards, and get a chance to win a trilogy of novels!
Wariness and Taibak (Prodigious Conditioner)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 9th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part III.
Kira Nerys (Lela)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 8th
...and here's another one! Will the designers ever run out of ideas for new Kiras?
Favor the Boldby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • January 7th
There's an old saying. Fortune Favors the Bold...well...if you complete a mission more than once, then you should get something for it...and boy can you get a benefit.
Causal Recursion ... ... ... ... Causal Recursionby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • January 6th
"We can't afford to second guess ourselves. We'll stay on this heading."
Will You Be Ready to Raise the Stakes?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 4th
The latest virtual expansion from The Continuing Committee will be released worldwide on January 30, 2009.
December 2008
Quark, Son of Keldarby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 29th
Quark, linked in holy matri-money? With his blushing bride, Quark Son of Keldar is half of the most powerful married couple in the game.
I Hate Stefan DeSeveby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 29th
I have always hated Stefan DeSeve. So what is he good for?
Tough Little Shipby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • December 22nd
No, the Riker boys aren't gushing about the U.S.S. Defiant again. Identity Crisis spoiler and deck design!
Tacking Into the Windby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • December 22nd
You stole my battleship! Identity Crisis spoiler.
Kathryn Janeway (Regretful Leader)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 19th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part II.
Defensive Upgradesby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 18th
"I heartily endorse the use of this card." -Rishon Uxbridge, 1E Veteran
Geordi LaForge (Battleship Engineer)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 17th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part I
Always Welcomeby Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • December 16th
"I should have done this long ago."
"You were always welcome."
William Ross "Temporary" Allyby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • December 15th
He's a big help. Act now while supplies last!
Future Imperfectby Seth Claybrook, Packaging Aficionado • December 15th
The Continuing Committee has created unique expansion icons to help differentiate older sets. Take a peek into the thought process behind the design of these new icons.
Raise the Stakes: Wrapper Week!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 14th
The cards featured on Johnny Holeva's excellent flow pack wrapper graphic for Raise the Stakes will be revealed this week!
The First Couple of Identity Crisisby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • December 12th
This week's Identity Crisis cards are Leeta and Rom. What makes them special in my mind is that I include Rom and Leeta in almost all of my Bajoran decks and almost every Ferengi deck I build. Few dual-affiliation personnel have such strong utility for both of their affiliations.
The Emissary: Not Just for Bajorans Anymoreby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 1st
Your favorite Creole-cooking Starfleet Captain also doubles as your favorite Bajoran religious figure.
Kira, Kira, Kiraby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 1st
With so many versions of Kira available (this and one other from First Edition, not including The Intendant; and ten backwards-compatible versions in Second Edition, including one virtual card), why should you pick this one?
November 2008
Romulans Gone Rogueby Adam Warpinski, Staff Writer • November 24th
Romulans... they are green and sneaky. But what happens when, like chameleons, they change they color?
Make a Statementby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 24th
Raise the Stakes is all about big costs and big effects... and sometimes, that means letting your opponent know how far you're willing to go.
Garak to the Rescueby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 23rd
"...never underestimate my gift for survival." -- Call to Arms. This article contains an Identity Crisis spoiler and a deck design!
The Captivating Ilon Tandroby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 23rd
A captivating personality goes a long way for any dignitary, even a fictional one from the Star Trek universe. Identity Crisis spoiler!
Referee Icon Reprintsby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • November 19th
This week, The Continuing Committee is releasing fully tournament legal reprints of Q's Tent and all of the First Edition Referee-icon cards.
Prototypicalby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 18th
Check out the first official spoiler from the upcoming Virtual Expansion, Raise the Stakes!
Ante Upby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 14th
It's time to put up or shut up. Go big, or go home. In short: it's time to Raise the Stakes
The Power of Purple - Part IIby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • November 12th
Long before the Vidiians and Hirogen got their spiffy super outposts, there was another...
The Power of Purple - Part Iby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • November 12th
Overseer Odo rocks. Once upon a time, the Alliance did, too (back when they still had cloaking devices). Take a second look at this week's first Identity Crisis card.
Any Mission, Any Timeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 10th
Like Excelsior, The Continuing Committee begins its own "Great Experiment," and your participation and feedback will be key to the future.
Data and Picard: Android, Captain, Civilians, Spiesby David Runyon, Staff Writer • November 8th
Need a Romulan version of Jadzia Dax? Need a Civilian Android with more than one skill? Need a good reason to wear a burlap robe to a Star Trek convention? Look no further than Data and Picard.
Major Rakal: Empaths in Disguiseby David Runyon, Staff Writer • November 8th
Major Rakal: Not just a surgically-altered-to-look-Romulan half-Betazoid, half-human empath anymore.
Identity Crisis!by Seth Claybrook, Lead First Edition Graphic Design Volunteer • November 8th
First Edition gets its first virtual expansion! The cards are not new (no gameplay changes), but they do have a whole new look.
August 2008
Chula: Unfortunate Rollby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 15th
The sixth Chula dilemma to be released for Second Edition likes things to be odd.
Are You Ready for Favor the Bold?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 15th
Favor the Bold is officially available! Your dilemma piles will never be the same again!
Artificial Wormholeby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 8th
Anyone with nostalgia for the days of First Edition Wormhole decks can ease their longing with this card.
Klag (Second Officer)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • August 7th
Klag is a survivor, and so are his friends.
Favor the Bold Contest #3 Results: Subliminal Signalby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • August 6th
Did you guess correctly? And just what's the big deal with threes anyway?
Arak'Taral (Suspicious Second)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 6th
If you thought that Dominion decks using Remata'Klan to avoid random selections were annoying, just wait until you see Arak'Taral.
Reyga, Part 1by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • August 5th
"Hello Reyga. Follow the White Rabbit. Knock Knock."
Uninvitedby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • August 1st
Sometimes you dislike someone so much that any time they show up, they're an unwanted guest...an uninvited guest...and all you want to do is un-invite them. Problem is, sometimes they have way more power than you...
Favor the Bold Contest #2 Results: The Undiscovered Countryby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 1st
When Favor the Bold is released, how will you put The Undiscovered Country to use?
July 2008
Hindranceby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 29th
Never has a card been more aptly titled. Hindrance really will be a big hindrance when you have to face it.
Favor the Bold Contest #3: Mysterious Threes...by Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 28th
The number three keeps showing up all over the place. Can you guess how often?
Favor the Bold Contest #2: The Undiscovered Gametextby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 25th
Can you correctly identify the game text on one of the cards in Favor the Bold?
Kira Nerys: Defiant LEADERby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • July 25th
Kevin Jaeger stands before the masses to talk about the new Kira. Don't kill the messenger.
Favor the Bold Contest #1 Results: She's a Leader!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 25th
Check out the 15th version of Kira Nerys - Defiant Leader!
Key Dilemmas #4 - Klingon Lawby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 24th
The Klingons are the focus of the fourth article in this eight-part series, as we look at a new dilemma to enhance an old deck.
Psychiatrists Gone Wildby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • July 23rd
"Yes Captain, we met at that party last night. I was the raven-haired brunette whose skirt you were chasing. I think you're nice but we should schedule an appointment to discuss your mom issues."
The Clown: On His Throneby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 22nd
Joining the ranks of Bitter Medicine and Guillotine, comes a new Clown dilemma. This time he's just On His Throne. How bad can that be?
Key Dilemmas #3 - Skeptical Superiorby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 21st
The third article this eight-part series examines one of the more versatile dilemmas in the cycle, and some of the different deck types that you could build around it.
Ajur and Boratus, Temporal Thievesby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 18th
Vorgons like a dramatic entrance. Where's the smoke machine when you need it...?
FtB Contest #1: The Next Kiraby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 18th
Is there a new Kira in Favor the Bold? Of course there is!
Key Dilemmas #2 - Treachery Running Deepby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 17th
This second article in the eight-part series examines how a single dilemma can change your entire dilemma deck strategy.
What Brad Sees in Favor the Boldby The Brad DeFruiter, Lead Designer • July 15th
Look at Favor the Bold through Brad's eyes.
Key Dilemmas #1 - Let Them Worryby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 14th
The first in an eight-part series examining a new cycle of dilemmas, and how they'll change the way you build your deck.
Husnock Shipby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 14th
Roughly five times the mass of the Enterprise, and carrying enough armament to pulverize a planet... doesn't sound like the kind of ship you'd want hanging around your missions, deos it?
Will Your Fortunes Favor the Bold?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 11th
The second virtual expansion - Favor the Bold - is coming. Are you ready to find out how your fortunes will fare?
June 2008
DeckPADD Updated for The Undiscovered Countryby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 3rd
With our apologies for the delay, DeckPADD 1.7.3 has been released, featuring all the cards from The Undiscovered Country.
May 2008
Will of the Collective: Image Vote!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 13th
Which image best represents the storyline you chose? Vote today and join the Will of the Collective!
Virtual Card Policyby Matt Kirk, Director of Organized Play • May 9th
Guidelines for using printouts in TCC-sanctioned tournament play.
Treasured Collectiblesby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • May 9th
How much is that in equipment, please?
Happy Release Day!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 9th
The Continuing Committee is proud to celebrate the release of the first Virtual Expansion, The Undiscovered Country. Are you prepared for the future?
Nog and Jakeby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • May 7th
It's time for Deep Space Nine players to do more than just protect their stuff. It's time to go on the offensive and start getting what they want. Kevin Jaeger talks about how Deep Space Nine decks are going to get nasty.
Which Weyoun Was Which?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 2nd
Did you untangle the quantum temporal anomaly and figure out which Weyoun was real?
April 2008
Kes (Experienced Ocampa)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 30th
During playtesting, Kes was known as Kes ("with better pic"). Does this version really look better than Kes (Curious Ocampa)? Find out here!
The Cost of Freedomby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 29th
Over 900,000,000 Cardassians paid with their lives for attempted freedom from the Dominion. Fortunately, you don’t need that many personnel in your deck to use The Cost of Freedom.
The Perils of Peacemakingby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 28th
You just hit your opponent with a Gomtuu Shock Wave? Add insult to injury with this new interrupt!
TUC Contest #2: Which Weyoun is Which?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 25th
Five Weyouns stand before one... but only one appears in The Undiscovered Country. Can you guess which, and get a Tragic Turn foil?
Three of Twelve (Specialty Drone)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 24th
A drone that caters to a rather unique audience.
Meat Harvestby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 22nd
"We are the Borg. You are not safe anywhere. We have adapted to your evasive strategies. You cannot hide. You will be assimilated."
The Conscience of the Kingby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 21st
Much like Overwhelmed or Tragic Turn, you’ll be building your whole dilemma pile around this one card.
Aid Legendary Civilizationby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 18th
Placing personnel under your deck after you complete a mission? That sounds like Survey New World - Mark II.
Portmaster Laurence T. Stoneby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 18th
The Original Series gets its own bottom of the draw deck mechanic...and yes, it involves upgrading a personnel.
TUC Contest #1: The Results!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 18th
Congratulations to Brian Gondek, the randomly selected winner for our first The Undiscovered Country contest!
U.S.S. Enterprise-D (Salvaged Ship)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 14th
“I now declare this ship to be a loss and open to claim according to the Ferengi Salvage Code.”
Playing to Loseby Charlie Plaine, Assistant Designer • April 11th
It's turn six, and your opponent has just completed his second mission. You're losing 65-0, and you couldn't be happier. Find out why, inside.
Debate Over Dinnerby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 9th
With this new event from The Undiscovered Country, people are gonna start digging through their binder pages. An old strategy is about to find new life. "No it won't." "Yes it will." "No it won't." "Yes it will."
Once More Unto the Breachby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 8th
"You have never experienced Shakespeare until you have read him in the original Klingon." - Chancellor Gorkon
Gaila (Arms Dealer)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 8th
What's better than preventing stops? Preventing stops and being rewarded for it! Quark's cousin will strike some amazing deals for you.
Mixing Up the Matrixby Charlie Plaine, Assistant Designer • April 4th
How much do you really know about the use of skills on dilemmas? Be prepared for things to change in The Undiscovered Country.
TUC Contest #1: What Might That Be?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 4th
Win a Tragic Turn foil in this first of many contests to come!
Instigate Dissensionby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 3rd
Are you ready for a potentially meta-changing dilemma? Kevin Jaeger discusses just such a card from The Undiscovered Country that might change the face of World Championship level play.
Azetbur (Visionary Chancellor)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 2nd
Have a look at the first spoiler from The Undiscovered Country!
The Undiscovered Country's Big Secretby Brad DeFruiter, Lead Designer • April 1st
Did we get you? April Fool's!
February 2008
The Undiscovered Countryby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 18th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce the arrival of the 1st Virtual Expansion on 9 May 2008.
Will of the Collective: You Make the Card!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 8th
How many of you have wanted to "peer through the temple gates" and see what goes on behind the scenes of our beloved game? Haven't you wondered how a card goes from concept to story to finished product? Well, The Continuing Committee is giving you - the community - the chance to join the design team with our first ever Will of the Collective: You Make the Card!