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April 2020
Rules Update, Aprilby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • April 6th
A long-expected disguise ruling and other questions answered!
One Balance Update for April 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 6th
Both printings of Dyson Sphere Door get updated text in today's errata announcement. There are no changes to the Ban or Watch lists.
The Neutral Zone Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 3rd
The Neutral Zone, featuring fifty-four (54) new First Edition cards, is now available for free and immediate download.
SIQpu'bogh bIj!by Daniel Matteson, ghItlh ghom HoD • April 1st
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Emergency Ban Announcementby Jon Carter, Game Health Advisor • April 1st
We wrote up a pretty funny article to celebrate April Fools Day, but don't want to catch anyone off-guard. Check it out if you are so inclined.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 1 APRIL 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 1st
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 1st, 2020.
March 2020
No Hand Lukeby Paddy Tye, Hand of the Praetor and Warden of the Neutral Zone • March 31st
No, this isn't about Star Wars....
Volunteers Needed for Director of Communications Search Committeeby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • March 28th
Please help The Continuing Committee search for the new Director of Communications.
We Welcome Our Robot Overlordsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • March 27th
It’s good to be the king, err…Emperor!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Dilemma Editionby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • March 25th
Seeding dilemmas has been turned up-side down by this fun Objective.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 25 MARCH 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 25th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, March 25th, 2020.
Up Yer Shaft!by Paddy Tye, Hand of the Praetor and Warden of the Neutral Zone • March 23rd
What other presents are in store for this set?
Two Sides of the Puzzleby Kaufman, Puzzled • March 22nd
Solve a puzzle during your lunch break and get an exclusvie spoiler.
The Neutral Zone Release Kits Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 20th
Celebrate the arrival of Original Series Romulans with a release kit for The Neutral Zone, now available but in limited quantities.
The Neutral Zoneby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 20th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce The Neutral Zone, featuring fifty-four (54) new virtual cards, coming on April 3rd, 2020.
COVID-19 & Organized Playby Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • March 20th
Where does STCCG fit during an era of Social Distancing?
The Road to Worlds: NYC Mastersby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • March 19th
Let's take a look at Michael Van Breemen's winning deck from the 2020 NYC Masters event!
What Would Brad See - Neutral Zone Editionby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • March 18th
A sneak peek at the next First Edition expansion set - if you can decipher the hints.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 18 MARCH 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 18th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, March 18th, 2020.
Daniel Matteson Stepping Down as Director of Communicationsby Daniel Matteson, Exiting Director • March 17th
See Headline
Milestone Tournament Updateby Nicholas Yankovec, Director of Second Edition • March 14th
Where To Stay - Updated Hotel Information
Weekly 1E Roundup - 12 MARCH 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 12th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, March 12th, 2020.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 4 MARCH 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 4th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, March 4th, 2020.
Bias Investigation Wrap-Upby Greg Dillon, Special Investigator • March 3rd
The investigation into accusations of bias against non-Americans during the 2016 Second Edition Brand Manager search is now complete.
March Errataby Tjark Ott, Second Edition Errata Team Leader • March 2nd
Five card receive errata today and are effective immediately.
Rules Update, Marchby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • March 2nd
The CRD Is Dead! Long Live The CRD!
First Edition Errata w/Ban and Watch List Updatesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 2nd
As today is the 1st Monday of March, 2020, we have new errata as well as updates to the Ban and Watch Lists.
Project Status Update - March 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 1st
Find out the status of current and future projects in the Department of First Edition.
February 2020
Weekly 1E Roundup - 27 FEBRUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 27th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, February 27th, 2020.
Regionals and Trek Masters Series Prizesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 24th
Check out the prizes for the 2020 Regionals, Trek Masters Series, and Nationals events.
Nick Yankovec Returns as Director of Second Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chair of 2E Director Search Committee • February 22nd
Nick Yankovec was the unanimous choice of the Search Committee to take on the role of Director of Second Edition.
Beginner Decksby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
New or returning to the game? Check here for beginner decks for you and your friends.
Beginner Deck: TOSby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Original Series beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: TNGby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Next Generation beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: DS9by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Deep Space Nine beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Enterpriseby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Starfleet beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Borgby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Borg beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Klingonby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Klingon beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Dominonby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Dominion beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Cardassianby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Cardassian beginner deck.
Dilemma Pile Customizationby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the first Dilemma Pile Customization article in a series of three.
Dilemma Pile: Teching Against Your Opponentby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the second Dilemma Pile Customization article in a series of three.
Dilemma Pile: Making It Work With Your Deckby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the third Dilemma Pile Customization article in a series of three.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 20 FEBRUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 20th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, February 20th, 2020.
Welcome to Worlds 2020 in Chicagoby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 19th
The players from the City of Big Shoulders hope you will join us August 6th – 9th for Worlds 2020.
Happy Valentine's Dayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 14th
It's Valentine's Day, and as a gift to all of you we have a brand new card! Take a look at Mr. and Mrs. Troi inside.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 12 FEBRUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 12th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, February 12th, 2020.
2019 Period of Review Resultsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 10th
The results are in. The current Directors are all retained.
Candidates for Director of Second Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chair of 2E Director Search Committee • February 9th
Read the applications and watch the interviews of the four (4) candidates for Director of Second Edition.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 5 FEBRUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 5th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, February 5th, 2020.
North American Continentals Schedule Updateby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • February 4th
Detailed Schedule for Atlanta's North American Continentals 2020
February Errataby Ross Fertel, Outgoing Director of Second Edition • February 3rd
Two Second Edition cards receive mainly cosmetic errata this month.
Rules Update, February 2020by James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • February 3rd
Let's start things off with a new Glossary!
First Edition Errata Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 3rd
Four (4) First Edition cards receive errata today, and we have an announcement about our Errata Team.
Matt Zinno to Retire as 1E Errata Masterby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 3rd
Matt Zinno (commdecker) will be stepping down as 1E Errata Manager.
January 2020
The Interaction Blockby Nathan Miracle, Second Edition Lead Designer • January 31st
Find out about the some upcoming sets for Second Edition.
Applications for Director of 2E Close TODAYby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 31st
Today is the final day to apply for the position of Director of Second Edition.
2020 Regionals Championships - Apply Withinby Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • January 30th
Apply to host a Regional Championship today!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 30 JANUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 30th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, January 30th, 2020.
The Milestone Tournament Weekendby nickyank, Almost Milestone Level • January 29th
A very unique Trek Masters Event in the UK...
James Heaney is the New 1E Rules Managerby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 28th
After a long search involving several qualified candidates, I'm happy to announced James Heaney (BCSWowbagger) will be the new 1E Rules Manager.
Vote in the Period of Review Starting Saturdayby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 28th
View the broadcasts, make your choice!
Raffle in Less than a Week!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • January 27th
The raffle bins are open for only a few more days!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 23 JANUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 23rd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, January 22nd, 2020.
Director of Second Edition Selection Committee and Applicationby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 22nd
The selection committee for the Director of Second Edition is now set. Find out the details inside this article, as well as instructions on how to apply.
2020 North American Continentals Updateby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • January 22nd
A host venue has been secured for Atlanta's 2020 North American Continentals!
Borgasmic: A beginner deck for the Borgby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager & Q Who? Designer • January 20th
Testing out those troublesome TNG Borg
Ferengi Viceby Cameron Corbett, with Help from Dad • January 20th
And the student shall surpass the Master...
Q Who Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 17th
Q Who, the eighteen (18) card expansion for First Edition focusing on TNG Borg, is now available for free and immediate download.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 15 JANUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 15th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, January 15th, 2020.
Gift of the Tormentorby Niall Matthew, Co-lead designer, and expert finger snapper • January 15th
The Borg get an unusual assist from an omnipotent being...
A Cube, By Any Other Nameby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • January 13th
"We have analysed your defensive capabilities as being unable to withstand us. If you defend yourselves, you will be punished"
The Search for the Second Edition Directorby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 13th
In this article, search committee chair Charles Plaine outlines the process and expected timeline for the search for a new Second Edition Director.
Q-Who?, A Retrospectiveby Niall Matthew, Watching an episode 2005 times. • January 12th
Niall shares his love for this iconic episode.
The Ultimate Userby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 10th
Q Who?, an eighteen (18) card virtual expansion for First Edition, is coming next Friday, January 17th. And it's bringing [TNG] Borg to the game!
The 2019 Period of Review Is Happening Now!by Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 9th
Information on the Period of Review
Weekly 1E Roundup - 8 JANUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 8th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, January 8th, 2020.
January 2020 Printable Promo Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 6th
A number of promos have become printable as of today, Monday, January 6th.
Promo Printing Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 6th
Currently, we're experiencing problems with our promo printing process. Find out all the details in this article.
Inheritance Treasuresby Ross Fertel, Treasured Writer • January 3rd
Find out all the cool stories behind the latest set for Second Edition.
Project Status Update - January 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 1st
Every so often, as Director of First Edition, I post an update on current and future projects. For this month, I've decided to try this post as an article as well. Read on to find out what's coming and when you might expect it.
Star Trek CCG Returns to Talos IV and Farpoint in 2020by Brian Sykes, Unofficial TrekCC Historian • January 1st
Kickin' it Old School in 2020.