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May 2014
Make it So Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • May 19th
Find out which finalist has become the winner of Make it So 2014, and the Next First Edition Assistant Designer!
Make it So: Vote on the Final Challengeby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • May 5th
The final challenge is complete, the cards are submitted, and it's time for you to cast your votes and determine who will be the next First Edition Assistant Designer!
April 2014
Make it So: The Final Challengeby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • April 12th
It's time for the Make it So finalists to show all of us what they are made of as they begin their last challenge of the competition!
Make it So Lesson #4: How to Design an Expansionby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • April 12th
A general guide on designing your own expansion.
Make it So Challenge #8 Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • April 7th
Find out which Time Location was rated the best, and what comes next for our two (2) contestants that advance to the Final Challenge!
March 2014
Make it So Challenge #8: Vote Now!by Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • March 28th
Vote for your favorite Time Locations and help determine who will compete for the two (2) positions in the Final Challenge!
Make it So Challenge #7 Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • March 17th
Which suite of Delta Quadrant cards was victorious? Who is positioned to enter the Final Challenge?
Make it So Challenge #8: It's About Timeby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • March 17th
In the eighth and final challenge of the Team Phase of Make it So, the teams are tasked with creating a new time location.
Make it So Challenge #7: Vote Now!by Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • March 10th
Review, vote, and comment on the Delta Quadrant submissions from our three teams for Challenge #7 of Make it So!
February 2014
Make it So Challenge #7: Delta Forceby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • February 28th
This week, teams are tasked with creating a suite of cards for a Delta Quadrant affiliation or faction.
Make it So Challenge #6 Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • February 28th
Find out which team's set of dilemma enhancing cards emerged victorious!
Make it So Challenge #6: Vote Now!by Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • February 20th
Take a look at the contestant's entries for Challenge #6, and vote for your favorite dilemma enhancing cards!
Make it So Challenge #6: Gray Mattersby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • February 10th
This week, contestants are dealing with dilemmas again by creating a new cycle of "Shades of Gray" cards.
Make it So Challenge #5 Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • February 10th
Find out which team's Reactor Core submission was rated the highest, and the current standings, with the results of the 5th challenge!
Make it So Challenge #5: Vote Now!by Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • February 3rd
Vote for your favorite submissions as the voting for Challenge #5 begins!
January 2014
Make it So Challenge #5: Ready, Set, Reactor!by Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • January 24th
In the fifth challenge, and the first of the team phase, the teams will create a new Reactor Core card and five (5) cards to support it.
Make it So Lesson #3: Card Type Reference Guideby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • January 24th
Find out some of the design "rules" and methodologies behind the card types in First Edition.
Make it So Challenge #4 Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • January 17th
Find out the results of the fourth and final individual challenge!
Make it So Challenge #4: Vote Nowby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • January 10th
Vote now on the missions for Make it So Challenge #4!
Make it So Challenge #4: Mission Accomplishedby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • January 3rd
In the fourth and final challenge of the individual phase, contestants are tasked with creating a mission - and have a chance to see their card in a future expansion.
December 2013
Make it So Challenge #3 Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Make it So • December 20th
Find out the results of the third individual challenge for Make it So 2013!
Make it So Challenge #3: Vote Nowby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • December 13th
Vote now on the story based objectives for Make it So Challenge #3!
Make it So Challenge #2 Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • December 6th
Find out the results of the second individual challenge of Make it So 2013!
Make it So Challenge #3: Storytellingby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • December 6th
Contestants this week are tasked with recreating a story moment in a single card.
Make it So Lessons #2: Terms and Definitionsby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • December 6th
If you're a contestant in Make it So, an avid dream card creator, or just someone interested in designing cards, this article provides some advice that might be helpful.
November 2013
Make It So Challenge #2: Vote Nowby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • November 29th
Vote now on the equipment submissions for Make it So 2013!
Make it So Challenge #2: Equippableby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • November 22nd
For the second of the individual challenges, contestants are going to be creating equipment cards.
Make it So Challenge #1: Vote Nowby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • November 14th
Voting for the first Make it So 2013 challenge is now open!
Make it So Lessons #1: Advice for Aspiring Designersby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • November 8th
If you're a contestant in Make it So, an avid dream card creator, or just someone interested in designing cards, this article provides some advice that might be helpful.
Make it So Challenge #1: Obstacles and Opportunitiesby Charlie Plaine, Make it So Host • November 8th
In the first of the individual challenges, contestants are tasked with designing a dilemma.
October 2013
Make it So 2013 Begins November 8thby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 24th
The third Make it So competition, this time focusing on First Edition, begins November 8th with a roster of nine (9) contestants!
September 2013
Make it So Returns for First Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 6th
The Continuing Committee's reality show style competition for aspiring designers, Make it So, returns - and this time, it's for First Edition! Details about how to apply inside!
February 2012
Mark Morris is the Winner of Make it So 2011!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 26th
Congrats to Mark "BaronMorrath" Morris for becoming the Next Assistant Game Designer!
Make it So: Voting CLOSED; Live Results Sunday @ 6 PM ESTby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 13th
Team Morris vs Team Hosp. The Most Toys vs Paradise Lost. Your votes will help determine which contestant will become the Next Assistant Designer!
January 2012
And the Finalists for Make it So 2011 Are...by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 20th
Find out which two contestants emerged victorious after the four (4) challenges of Phase II!
Voting for Challenge #10 is OPEN!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 14th
It's time to vote for Challenge #10, the last of the Phase II challenges. Your votes will decide which two contestants will take The Final Challenge to become the Next Assistant Designer!
December 2011
Voting for Challenge #9 is OPEN!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 19th
The third challenge of the individual phase of Make it So is in the books! Take a break between opening gifts, feasting and family to cast your votes for the winner!
Voting for Challenge #8 is OPEN!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 12th
Conno "WeyounsLastClone" Hendrikson and Mark "BaronMorrath" Morris are in the top two spots after the first individual challenge; cast your votes for Challenge #8 now!
Make it So's Phase II is Underway - Vote NOW for Challenge #7!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 5th
The first challenge of the individual phase is in, and it's time for your votes!
November 2011
Voting for Challenge #6 is OPEN until TUESDAY November 22!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 14th
This is the final challenge of Phase I, the team phase! Help decide which team will advance to the individual challenges and which team is out of the game!
Voting for Challenge #5 is OPEN!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 8th
It's time to vote for the penultimate challenge of the team phase of Make it So!
October 2011
Voting for Challenge #4 is OPENby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 31st
Apologies for the delay, but you can now vote for your favorites for Make it So Challenge #4.
Voting for Challenge #3 is OPEN!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 24th
While the results for Challenge #2 are being calculated and the teams are hard at work at Challenge #4, we need your help to vote for Challenge #3!
Make it So - Challenge #3 Posted and Challenge #2 Voting is OPEN!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 17th
The teams are set their third challenge, and the public is invited to vote on the submissions for Challenge #2!
Make it So - Challenge #1 Voting Now Open!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 3rd
Ladies and gentlemen of the public, we invite and encourage you to vote on the winners for Make it So 2011's Challenge #1!
September 2011
Make it So 2011 is Officially Underway!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 26th
Twelve aspiring designers have been selected, and now face off in the inaugural challenge for Make it So 2011: The Search for the Next Assistant Designer.
August 2011
Make it So 2011: The Search for the Next Assistant Designerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 22nd
It's back! Once again, twelve (12) members of the community will vie for the chance to join the Second Edition design team, and follow in the footsteps of Keith "Foreman" Morris, last year's Make it So winner!
August 2010
Make it So Ends This Week!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 8th
The podcast with the reviews of the final three submissions is now up, and the deadline has been extended to give you time to listen and respond!
July 2010
Vote for the Next Assistant Game Designer!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 30th
The final expansions are up, and it's time to decide which one will win!
The Final Challengeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 28th
Conno, Keith and Nathan have delivered their expansions, and the final challenge is ready for your eyes!
MiS Spotlight: Nathan "GooeyChewie" Miracleby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 22nd
Find out more about Nathan Miracle, one of the three finalists vying for the Next Assistant Game Designer position.
MiS Spotlight: Keith "Foreman" Morrisby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 21st
Find out more about Keith Morris, one of the three finalists vying for the Next Assistant Game Designer position.
MiS Spotlight: Conno "WeyounsLastClone" Hendriksenby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 20th
Find out more about Conno Hendriksen, one of the three finalists vying for the Next Assistant Game Designer position.
Make it So - The Final Challengeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 19th
It's time for the finalists to prove themselves.
Make it So - Vote For a Future Team!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 12th
In addition to deciding which of the five contestants move into the final three, your votes will decide which of these teams has a chance to appear in a future virtual expansion!
Make it So - The Penultimate Challengeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 6th
Challenge #12 tests the five remaining contestants on their "teamwork."
June 2010
Vote For the Winner of MiS Challenge #11by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 30th
Cast your vote for which contestants should advance to the next round of the Make it So competition for Challenge #11: Tradition!
Phase II Ends with a Federation Victory!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 21st
The Federation Team's Home emerges victorious in Phase II of Make it So! Also, ten lucky members of the community win foil virtual promo cards!
The Creators Speak to Make it Soby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 17th
Episode XX of the Make it So Podcast is now available, featuring interviews with members of the design teams for both Far Beyond the Stars and Home!
Make it So: The Podcast - Episode XIXby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 13th
Neil and Charlie take a first look at Far Beyond the Stars and Home.
Make it So Needs Your Votes!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 10th
Phase II is drawing to a close and we need your help to decide which expansion is victorious!
Vote for Challenge #10by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 3rd
Your votes are needed for Challenge #10!
May 2010
Challenge #9 Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 26th
Sadly, we must say goodbye to one more contestant in Make it So.
Challenge #9 - Your Votes Neededby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 19th
Cast your votes and determine the winner of Challenge #9!
Challenge #8 Results; Challenge #9 Beginsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 13th
Challenge #8 ends with another contestant being eliminated, and Challenge #9 gives the remaining contestants a chance to experience working with the Playtest Teams!
Votes Needed for Challenge #8by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 5th
Which team did a better job of smacking around today's dominant decks? Did one team boost your favorite deck to play? Vote now, and decide the winner of the latest Make it So Challenge!
April 2010
Make it So Returns With Challenge #8by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 27th
After a brief "mid-season" hiatus, Make it So storms back to the forefront with the results from Challenge #7 and the set up for Challenge #8.
Challenge #7 - Your Votes Neededby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 12th
Teams have submitted their latest entries for Challenge #7, and now it's your turn to vote and help decide which team wins!
Challenge #6 Results; Challenge #7 Beginsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 6th
Challenge #6 is over, and now the teams must move on and learn how design and rules interact in Challenge #7, "Not Inspired By Ferengi".
March 2010
Vote For the Winner of Challenge #6by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 30th
We need your votes to decide which team captured the spirit of the images! Vote now!
Challenge #5 Results Lead to Challenge #6by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 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."
Challenge #5 - Your Votes Needed!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 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!
Challenge #5: The Expansion Bluesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 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.
Phase II: The Xavier Projectby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 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, Chairman • March 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 Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 5th
The Bajoran and Romulan teams win a third challenge each to end Phase I.
Challenge #4: Votes Needed!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 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
Challenge #3 Results & Challenge #4by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 22nd
Two more talented contestants have had to say their goodbyes, and the newest challenges awaits the teams.
Challenge #3: Your Votes Neededby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 16th
The teams have selected their keywords and submitted their events - how did they do? Help us decide!
Challenge #3: The Word is the Keyby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 9th
Contestants must work with keywords in this Event-based challenge.
Challenge #2: Eliminationsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 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 Neededby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 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
Challenge #2: The Mission Missionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 29th
Teams must design missions for the six weakest affiliations or sub-affiliations in the game.
Challenge #1: Eliminationsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 28th
Find out which Cardassian and which Klingon will not be proceeding forward, as eliminations from Challenge #1 are now complete.
Challenge #1: Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 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!
Challenge #1: The Dual Dilemma Dilemmaby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 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.
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
Make It So: Introducing Team Romulanby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 31st
The final team for Make It So, the Romulans, will face off against the Klingons when Make It So begins in 2010!
Make It So: Meet the Klingonsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 30th
The Klingons prepare to enter battle, as the third team to participate in 2010's Make It So competition!
Make It So: Enter the Cardassiansby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 29th
Waiting to compete against Team Bajorans, the second of four teams competing in 2010's Make It So is Team Cardassia!
Make It So: The Bajorans Beginby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 28th
This week, meet the contestants for 2010's Make It So competition, starting with the Bajoran Team!
October 2009
Are You Ready to Make It So?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 23rd
Do you have what it takes to become The Next Assistant Game Designer? Find out!