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September 2020
A Private Little Tiradeby Ross Fertel, Ranting Mad • September 26th
We asked Ross to do a puzzle for the next set. He submitted a multi paragraph diatribe about ... several topics. Yeah, we'll need to talk with him.
A Private Little Warby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 25th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce A Private Little War, featuring sixty-three (63) new First Edition virtual cards, coming on October 16th, 2020.
A Private Little War Release Kits Now Availableby Dan Hamman, Warehouse Manager • September 25th
Celebrate the arrival of Original Series Klingons with a release kit for A Private Little War, now available but in limited quantities.
Promo-a-Week - Sleeper Trapby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • September 21st
When you can catch your opponent...asleep.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 18 SEPTEMBER 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 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 Friday, September 18th, 2020.
What's the Name of the Next 2E Expansion?by Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • September 18th
We aren't officially announcing the name of the next 2E set until the September board meeting, but if you're willing to solve a puzzle, you can find out today.
Candidates for 2E director interviewsby Scott Baughman, Staff Writer • September 16th
The four candidates for Second Edition director have been interviewed. Check out their responses here.
Promo-a-Week: Liberationby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 14th
A key mission in many Delta Quadrant decks gets a new, high resolution update with this week's promo-a-week choice: Liberation.
Tournament Debriefingby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • September 11th
Stop. Collaborate and Listen.
A Look Back at Inheritanceby Ross Fertel, Writer of Remembrance • September 11th
Let's take a look at the landamrk set celebrating twenty-five years of this amazing game we all love.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 10 SEPTEMBER 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 10th
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, September 10th, 2020.
[2E] & [Tri] German Nationals October 10th 2020by Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • September 8th
Yes - it's happening!!!
September's Balance Team Announcementby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 8th
Enemies of the State is removed from the OTF Ban List, with errata, today.
Rules Update, Septemberby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • September 7th
Bit of a community-driven effort this month, to be honest!
Reminder: Scheduled Downtime for Site Upgradesby Brian S, Director of Operations • September 5th
The TrekCC website and forum will be unavailable on September 12th as we implement much-needed server upgrades.
No Recent Decks #2: Quark's Treasureby Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer • September 5th
Find a hidden treasure with Commander Quark!
All Our Yesterday's Treasuresby Ross Fertel, Yesterday's Writer • September 4th
Here's the inside scoop on the latest Second Edition expansion, which releases today!
Promo Friday: Chula: The Gameby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • September 4th
Let's talk about the best Chula dilemma, Bortz-style.
Return to Talos IV and Farpoint Point Standingsby Brian Sykes, Shameless Promoter • September 3rd
With several events still remaining this year, it's not to late to get in on the action - and the prizes!
Pick the Next 2E Tournament Promosby Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • September 2nd
Right now, you can cast your vote for the art descriptions for the nine (9) promos selected by the community for January's Series XXI.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 2 SEPTEMBER 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 2nd
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, September 2nd, 2020.
Join the 1E Balance Team!by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 1st
We are now accepting applications to join the First Edition Balance Team.
August 2020
5 All Our Yesterdays All-Star Cards Worthy of Your Attentionby Brian Sykes, Meta Analyst • August 31st
From power gamers to combo players, this set has some high end cards for a number of play styles.
Scheduled Downtime for Site Upgradesby Brian S, Director of Operations • August 29th
The TrekCC website and forum will be unavailable on September 12th as we implement much-needed server upgrades.
All Our Yesterdays Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • August 28th
All Our Yesterdays, featuring twenty-five (25) new Second Edition cards, is now available for a free and immediate download.
Ask Me Who I Was in Life!by Ross Fertel, Writer ... From the Future! • August 26th
Do these Harbinger dilemmas bug you? Would you like to get rid of them? Are you a Starfleet fan? If the answer to all the questions is yes, today's card will be oodles of fun for you.
Bar Room Blitzby Scott Baughman, Director of Communications • August 26th
Who started the brawl? And how did we get where we are now? A look at Bar Brawl!
Klingons Say Yesby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • August 24th
Let's take a look at the design process behind Kered.
In The Cards: It's About the Text, Volume IIby Michael Shea, Designer • August 23rd
We continue our examination of popular cards to determine if there's such a thing as an "ideal" length of text on a card.
Ahead of Her Timeby Richard New, All Our Yesterdays Lead Designer • August 21st
Take a meandering dive into the past in order to present the newest cards based on a classic episode.
Know Thine Enemyby Michael Shea, Staff Writer • August 20th
Today's card from All Our Yesterdays adds to the Past Romulan theme of using information about an opponent's intentions to their advantage.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 20 AUGUST 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 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, August 20th, 2020.
In The Cards: It's About the Text, Volume Iby Michael Shea, Designer • August 19th
How many words on a card is too many? The answer may not be as simple as we'd like to think.
Cardassia Online Regionalsby Michael Shea, Ambassador • August 19th
We of Cardassia invite you to participate in our online 2e Regional event beginning this Saturday, August 22, at Noon EST.
The ultimate upgrade? Bluejay 4by Scott Baughman, Director of Communications • August 19th
The Original Series cards have often dealt with upgrades, is this the best one yet?
Dilemma Interactionby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • August 17th
Let's take a look at the concept behind the Harbinger dilemmas.
The Search for a new 2E Directorby Scott Baughman, Director of Communications • August 15th
Star Trek CCG Second Edition is looking for a new director.
The Virtues of Pugnacityby Michael Shea, Staff Writer • August 15th
Today's card from All Our Yesterdays forces players to make tactical choices that could alter the course of their games.
All Our Yesterdays Release Kits Available Nowby Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • August 14th
Celebrate the first expansion of the Interaction Cycle with a release kit for All Our Yesterdays, now available in limited quantities.
How to Win Games by Influencing Peopleby Richard New, All Our Yesterdays Lead Designer • August 14th
Jump back in time to explore the newest Second Edition expansion, All Our Yesterdays.
Introducing: Bridge Crew Formatby Fritz Meissner, Ambassador • August 11th
Fritz introduces a new format for faster, easier 2nd Edition games...
Compromised Missionby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Designer • August 7th
Take a look at this incredible new AI for a very old mission.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 6 AUGUST 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 6th
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, August 6th, 2020.
No Recent Decks #1: Parting Shotby Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer • August 6th
Take a look at some of the worst cards in the game, starting with Parting Shot!
Rules Update, Augustby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • August 3rd
What do like/as, Lumba, and surfaces have in common? Nothing! Except that they're all in this update!
Seven Second Edition Errata Todayby Stefan Slaby, Interim Second Edition Errata Manager • August 3rd
Seven Second Edition cards are receiving errata this month.
August's Balance Team Announcementby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 3rd
Five-Year Mission is issued errata and removed from the ban list today.
July 2020
The Vedek That Never Was by Austin Chandler, Social Media Manager • July 31st
The setting: DS9 first season. The plot: Ultra Nationalists wanting to kick out the Federation but were being unknowingly funded by the Cardassians. The act: Sneaking into the Vedek Assembly.
Make My Deck Better; Bassen Riftby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • July 31st
I suck at this game. Help me make my decks better. Today's question is Bassen Rift.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 29 JULY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 29th
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, July 29th, 2020.
Promo-a-Week Projectby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 24th
Kicking off today and running through the rest of 2020, we'll be releasing a new, high resolution virtual promo each week.
A Tricorder Never Looked So Goodby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 24th
The first promo in the promo-a-week program is Medical Tricorder, and this piece of equipment has never looked so good.
In the Cards: Playing Favoritesby Michael Shea, Staff Writer • July 23rd
We all favorite episodes. Here are mine, and some cards inspired by them. What are yours?
Weekly 1E Roundup - 22 JULY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 22nd
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, July 22nd, 2020.
Pick the Next 2E Tournament Promosby Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • July 21st
Help the Department of Second Edition decide cards for the next set of tournament promos!
2E Project Status Update - July 2020by Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • July 17th
Here is an update on all of the design projects currently being worked on by the Department of Second Edition.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 15 JULY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 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, July 15th, 2020.
Balance Team Leaders Announcedby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 8th
Dan Hamman (SirDan) and Jason Robinette (JasonRed3) will co-lead the Balance Team as the Department of First Edition continues to move forward into the future.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 8 JULY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 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, July 7th, 2020.
July 2020 Printable Promo Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 6th
As today is the first Monday in June, our biannual printable promo update brings twenty-five (25) newly printable versions of cards to each of you!
July's Balance Team Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 6th
Today's update brings six (6) errata, one new ban, one card leaving the ban list, and several new additions to the Watch List.
One Second Edition Errata Todayby Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • July 6th
Encounter at Farpoint receives errata today to match the new name on the Return to Farpoint promo version announced last week.
Rules Update, Julyby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • July 6th
A light month, but let's talk about those Classic equipment errata!
New Tournament Promo Series Available Nowby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 6th
We have two new series of tournament promos available through The Promenade - Series P for First Edition and Series XX for Second Edition.
Return to Talos IV & Farpoint Prizesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 3rd
We now have dedicated alternate image foil missions for Brian Sykes' Return to Talos IV (1E) and Return to Farpoint (2E) series tournaments; check them out inside.
Stefan Slaby Named as Interim Errata Team Leadby Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • July 2nd
Stefan Slaby (Winner of Borg) has agreed to take over the Second Edition Errata Team as its Interim Lead.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 1 JULY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 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, July 1st, 2020.
June 2020
Subspace Championship Series Prizesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 30th
The Subspace Tournament Series, kicking off this week, will feature special promos themed to the Year of the Cardassian. Check them out inside!
Nick Yankovec Resigns as Director of Second Editionby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 30th
Thank you for your willingness to serve, Nick.
The Continuing Committee Has a New Director of Communicationsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 28th
Please help us welcome Scott Baughman (Neelix) as our new Director of Communications.
Director of Communications Search Updateby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 25th
Three applicants have put their names in the ring for the Director of Communications position.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 17 JUNE 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 17th
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, June 17th, 2020.
1E German Nationals 2020 - Kaiser-nicht-ganz-so-festby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • June 17th
With the "reopening" of Bavaria starting today, we are proud to announce, that Kaiserfest III can be played as the German National as originally planned on July 4th 2020!!!
Emergency Ban Announcement - Access Archivesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 17th
Effective immediately, the mission Access Archives is banned in all Official Tournament Format (OTF) events, except those that are already in progress.
The Road to (Not) Worldsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 16th
NastyNateTV has a new series for you to enjoy!
Ambassador Gift Programby Robin Honeycutt, Chief Ambassador • June 15th
The Continuing Committee welcomes Robin Honeycutt as Chief Ambassador!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 10 JUNE 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 10th
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, June 10th, 2020.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 4 JUNE 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 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 Thursday, June 4th, 2020.
TNG Public Playtesting Tournament Begins Fridayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 2nd
The first of (hopefully) many chances for the public to help us test new formats, rules changes, and other changes to the game starts on Friday. Find out how you can help test a card pool of just TNG-property logo cards!
Still Looking for Volunteers for the Department of Communicationsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 2nd
We still need a Director and a Chief Ambassador.
Second Edition June Errataby Tjark Ott, Second Edition Errata Team Leader • June 1st
Eight Second Edition cards receive errata today and are effective immediately.
Project Status Update - June 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 1st
Find out the status of current and future projects in the Department of First Edition.
Rules Update, Juneby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • June 1st
Pretty quiet this month, but we still got some rulings for you!
Three (3) Cards Receive Errataby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 1st
Three [OS] cards, including two [Fed] [OS] personnel, receive errata in today's update. There are no further changes to the Ban or Watch Lists today.
May 2020
In The Cards: A Creative License Editionby Michael Shea, Designer and Volunteer • May 29th
In this edition of In The Cards, I'll look at some examples of cards that exemplify Trek-based creative license in service of game play.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 28 MAY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 28th
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, May 80th, 2020.
New to 1E: The Balance Teamby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 25th
As we move forward with First Edition, a new team - the Balance Team - will be taking over the traditional role of the Errata Team. Find out more details in this article.
Bins Close Tonight!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • May 23rd
The Raffle Bins in the Promenade close tonight at midnight.
In The Cards: "Improbable Cause" and "The Die is Cast"by Michael Shea, Designer and Volunteer • May 22nd
This edition of "In the Cards" examines the DS9 Season 3 two-part episode set "Improbable Caue" and "The Die is Cast".
International First Edition Demo Dayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 21st
If you're curious about First Edition, online play with Lackey, The Continuing Committee, and virtual cards, join us on Sunday, June 7th for International Demo Day.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 20 MAY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 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 Wednesday, May 20th, 2020.
In The Cards: "Conspiracy"by Michael Shea, Designer and Volunteer • May 15th
This installment of "In the Cards" looks at an early TNG favorite, the uncharacteristically dark "Conspiracy."
So, you want to play Star Trek CCG?by Austin Chandler, Social Media Manager • May 14th
Interest in tabletop games have grown recently and a lot of chatter has been spoken of our beloved Star Trek Card games. In a series of articles we hope to highlight how to get into the game for both in-person games and playing on LackeyCCG.
Regional Season Extendedby Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • May 13th
The Regional Championship season is being extended throughout all of 2020.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 6 MAY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 6th
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, May 6th, 2020.
A Tribble of a Different Colorby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 5th
A new Tribbles expansion is here, featuring twelve (12) new powers on eighteen (18) new cards.
Rules Update, Mayby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • May 4th
The longest-running rules debate in 1E history is finally settled... and OTF will never be (exactly) the same!
Seven (7) Cards Added to Watch Listby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 4th
The Department of First Edition is added seven (7) new cards to the Watch List; there are no Errata or OTF Ban List changes today.
April 2020
Weekly 1E Roundup - 29 APRIL 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 29th
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 29th, 2020.
Director's Office Hours Tomorrowby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 25th
Join Director of First Edition Charlie Plaine tomorrow, Sunday, April 26th at 10 AM Pacific. The stream will be on YouTube.
In The Cards: "The Doomsday Machine"by Michael Shea, Designer and Volunteer • April 25th
The first installment of a weekly series examining the past, present, and possible future of cards inspired by Trek's most popular episodes.
The Birth (and Death) of a Rules Proposalby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • April 24th
The reason behind that cryptic reminder in the monthly update.
Public Playtesting Wanted - TNG-Only Card Poolby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 23rd
We're going to be hosting a series of opportunities for the public to help us test new formats, rules changes, and other changes to the game. The first, in June, will be focused on a card pool of just TNG-property logo cards; find out how you can help!
Peace Is Flowing Like a Riverby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • April 17th
Celebrate the fiftieth set of Second Edition, The Omega Directive, which releases today!
Find a Dog Who'll Eat a Dogby Michael Shea, Blue Gill Thrall • April 16th
Today's cards for The Omega Directive brings us a mission out of the late Dominion War, and introduces a new team of heroes.
Look at the Havoc We Have Wroughtby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 15th
"How many changelings do you think are here on Earth right at this moment?"
Weekly 1E Roundup - 15 APRIL 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 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, April 15th, 2020.
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Cardassia?by Michael Shea, Designer • April 14th
Sometimes, dominant strategies need to be balanced through design. The Omega Directive reveals two cards intended to do just that.
A Mind is a Terrible Thingby Michael Shea, Designer • April 13th
"There is nothing like a good problem to spark the synapses, is there? To open the mind to new possibilities, new ways of seeing things. Of course, one must always confront self- doubt and fear, but that is a small price to pay for the exhilaration of finding the perfect solution."
Audaces Fortuna Iuvatby Michael Shea, Officer of the Empire • April 11th
The Terran Empire gets a new 50 point mission to help them fulfill their destiny in today's spoiler for The Omega Directive.
50!by Ross Fertel, Neither Alpha Nor Omega • April 10th
Find out about the next expansion coming to you next week!
2020 NA Continentals Postponedby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • April 9th
Due to possible effects of COVID-19 the 2020 NA Continentals in Atlanta is Postponed. New date pending.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 8 APRIL 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 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, April 8th, 2020.
Improved Online Play Experienceby Brian S, Director of Operations • April 8th
Amidst the disruption of social-distancing, we have updated the site's functionality to improve the online play experience.
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.
Director of Communications Search Beginsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • April 6th
Join the Board of Directors and help us communicate more effectively.
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.
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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.