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March 2010

Second Edition April CRD Released Early
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 30th
The Second Edition CRD for April has been released early in anticipation of Regional season.
DeckPADD 2.0 Released
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 30th
The long-awaited update to Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD is now available, both as a new installation and as an upgrade.
Vote For the Winner of Challenge #6
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 30th
We need your votes to decide which team captured the spirit of the images! Vote now!
Challenge #5 Results Lead to Challenge #6
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 24th
The Xindi have been reviewed and the Borg have scored first blood! After the sad duty of saying goodbye is performed, the remaining contestants must tackle the sixth challenge, "Imagine."
Burn the Turn
by Nathan W, Staff WriterMarch 18th
Give Tragic Turn a Sun Tzu-inspired Judo Chop
Challenge #5 - Your Votes Needed!
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 18th
The two teams have submitted their versions of the Xindi, and now it's up to you to help decide which group of contestants remains intact!
Cardassia Takes Command
by Kenny NguyenMarch 16th
The Central Command has inspired a resurgence in the popularity of Cardassian decks. Read all about one such deck.
Challenge #5: The Expansion Blues
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 12th
The new teams take their first - and probably the most important - step in creating their own expansions as they tackle the debut of the Xindi.
Test Your Knowledge and Experience, March 2010
by James Hoskin, Staff WriterMarch 10th
Why not take ten minutes out of your busy schedule to complete a Star Trek CCG quiz ... for fun?
Phase II: The Xavier Project
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 8th
Today, the Federation Team and the Borg Team set out on a grand journey - to design and build their own Virtual Expansions. But don't worry - it will be done piece by piece.
Meet Your New Teams!
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 7th
The Borg Team will try to assimilate the Federation Team, who is sure to resist with all of their strength!
Phase I Ends With Challenge #4 Results
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 5th
The Bajoran and Romulan teams win a third challenge each to end Phase I.
European Championship 2010 to be Held in ... Your Country?
by Thomas Schneider, European OP CoordinatorMarch 4th
The European Championship is looking for a new home. Can you offer it?
Outside the Cube
by Kevin Jaeger, Creative ConsultantMarch 4th
Whenever you feel like you are getting bored playing the "same old, same old" or you just don't want to play Tier 1, I suggest giving yourself a mandate to do something atypical. Think outside the cube.
What's in a Regional Kit?
by Dan Hamman, Shipping ManagerMarch 2nd
The 2010 Regional kits will be shipping to all approved tournament directors soon. Here are the contents!
Updated Current Rulings
by Charlie Plaine, Member of the Rules CommitteeMarch 1st
Today's update of the Second Edition Current Rulings Document addresses several lingering issues, including abilities, and clarification of mission/dilemma interactions. A number of new cards receive errata.
Challenge #4: Votes Needed!
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 1st
Which episode was your favorite? Find out which episodes the teams chose -- and which cards they wrote -- then share your opinions and cast your votes!

February 2010

2010 Australian Continentals in Sydney this July!
by Matthyas Kiraly, Australian OP CoordinatorFebruary 27th
Sydney will play host to both First Edition and Second Edition Australian Continental Championships in July!
Regional Championships Series 2010 Schedule
by James Hoskin, Director of Organized PlayFebruary 26th
Find out where you can take part in a 2010 Regional Championships Series tournament.
Second Edition Official Rulings
by Darren Lacoste, Editor in ChiefFebruary 26th
The home for Second Edition Official Rulings has changed several times recently. The latest such home has been added to the Site Index.
Five Fever, Front Line Winner
by Nathan W, Staff WriterFebruary 26th
"They're greedy, misogynistic, untrustworthy, little trolls, and I wouldn't turn my back on one of them for a second."
"Neither would I. But once you accept that, you'll find they can be a lot of fun."
Open Call For Writers
by Darren Lacoste, Editor in ChiefFebruary 23rd
First and Second Edition Writing Teams' Open Call For Writers
Challenge #3 Results & Challenge #4
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanFebruary 22nd
Two more talented contestants have had to say their goodbyes, and the newest challenges awaits the teams.
Challenge #3: Your Votes Needed
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanFebruary 16th
The teams have selected their keywords and submitted their events - how did they do? Help us decide!
Reminder: Regional Applications Due by February 21st
by James Hoskin, Director of Organized PlayFebruary 15th
There are less than seven days until the deadline for 2010 Regional applications passes.
Challenge #3: The Word is the Key
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanFebruary 9th
Contestants must work with keywords in this Event-based challenge.
Challenge #2: Eliminations
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanFebruary 9th
The unfortunate duty of eliminating two more contestants has befallen the judges once again. Find out who they (regretfully) eliminated.
Challenge #2: Your Votes Needed
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanFebruary 4th
Will the Cardassians or the Klingons get revenge against their enemies? Or will the Bajorans and the Romulans advance their lead? You can help us decide!

January 2010

Maintanence complete
by Chris Lobban, Chief ProgrammerJanuary 30th
All done.
Challenge #2: The Mission Mission
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJanuary 29th
Teams must design missions for the six weakest affiliations or sub-affiliations in the game.
Website Maintanence
by Chris Lobban, Chief ProgrammerJanuary 29th
Upcoming Maintanence on the website
Challenge #1: Eliminations
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJanuary 28th
Find out which Cardassian and which Klingon will not be proceeding forward, as eliminations from Challenge #1 are now complete.
Challenge #1: Results
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJanuary 27th
The Bajorans crushed the Cardassians, while the Romulans narrowly defeated the Klingons. Find out more of what happened with the first Make it So challenge!
Regional Championships Series 2010
by James Hoskin, Director of Organized PlayJanuary 26th
Reigning World Champions Franklin Kenter (First Edition) and Neil Timmons (Second Edition) may have only been crowned five months ago, but that doesn't mean you can't start thinking about usurping their thrones next year. The Road to Worlds 2010 starts here...
Challenge #1: The Dual Dilemma Dilemma
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJanuary 19th
Last week, the four teams were given their first challenge: to make the use of dual dilemmas a riskier proposition. Today, you will see their results, and get the chance to comment on and question their entries.
Organized Play Guide Update
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJanuary 11th
The Organized Play Guide for both editions has been updated.
New CRD Released
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJanuary 4th
The first CRD of 2010 is released, clarifying the timing on mission solving and correcting an Allegiance error.
The Genial Captain
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJanuary 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.