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February 2019
National Margarita Day and other 2E Eventsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 22nd
Responsibly celebrate National Margarita Day and partake in other Second Edition events this weekend.
[2E] Errata Coming March 2by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 18th
Second Edition March Errata is coming two days early.
2019 Trek Masters Series Promosby Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • February 18th
The Year of the Borg continues! Find out which Borg-themed promos will be available at our Trek Master Series and Nationals events in 2019!
Manassters 2 Side Events Updateby Ben Hosp, Child of Thanos • February 16th
Find out about an experimental side event format for Manassters 2: 2 Man 2 Assters
2019 Regional Promosby Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • February 15th
The Year of the Borg is upon us, and today is your first look at the 2019 Regional Promos!
National Almond Day and Other 2E Eventsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 15th
This weekend, celebrate a good source of Vitamin E and read about Second Edition related activities.
Will of the Collective VI Marches Onby Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • February 15th
The community is in the middle of making a mission out of Excalbia and a personnel from Yarnek, both from "The Savage Curtain." Find out where things stand and jump in to shape these cards!
To be merry and in love…by Sean O'Reilly, Staff Writer • February 14th
Twelfth century Earth. England. Sherwood Forest. Or at least Q's recreation of it.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 13 FEB 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • February 13th
A look at the past week in First Edition, and a look ahead at the next. This is the Wednesday 1E Roundup for February 6th, 2019.
Christine Chapel and the Legendary Planetby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • February 13th
Daniel looks at a new personnel in Qpid and gets nostalgic for some old decks.
On Second Thought: The Proof is in the Readingby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 12th
In this months blog, I discuss and extol the wonders of Proofreading. Because everyone loves talking about the most minor of details involved with making cards.
Quantum Incursions is Banned in OTFby Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • February 11th
Effective immediately (11 February 2019), the doorway Quantum Incursions is banned in OTF play.
Tragic Loveby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • February 11th
Today's Qpid Card reminds us that not all love ends well.
Life’s a Piece of…by Sean O'Reilly, Staff Writer • February 10th
The game's newest dilemma can be easy to overcome if you deduce the correct personnel to put into your deck ahead of time.
Love… Klingon-styleby Sean O'Reilly, Staff Writer • February 9th
Broken bones. Bite marks. Spilled blood. There is a lot to "love" about Klingon courtship, unless you are a Romulan.
2018 Period of Review Resultsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 9th
Thank you for voting this year.
National Pizza Day and Other 2E Eventsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 8th
Celebrate National Pizza Day this weekend and catch up on some other happenings related to Second Edition.
Announcing Qpidby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 8th
Get the details on the next product for Second Edition.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 6 FEB 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • February 6th
A look at the past week in First Edition, and a look ahead at the next. This is the Wednesday 1E Roundup for February 6th, 2019.
Grab Your Screenby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 4th
The third and final contest for the next Second Edition Set is here. Find out how you can obtain some neat prizes.
February Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • February 4th
A smattering of small rules are cleaned up
Quarter 3 Financial Recapby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • February 3rd
November 2018 - January 2019
Super Bowl Weekend and Other 2E Eventsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 1st
Find out about Second Edition goings on from this past week and look ahead to the weekend.
Would you like to be a Tribbles playtester?by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • February 1st
Would you like to help shape the future of Tribbles? Find out how you can be a playtester - it's easy!
Period of Review Voting is Now Availableby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 1st
Check your Spam filters, folks.
January 2019
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 30 JAN 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • January 30th
A look at the past week in First Edition, and a look ahead at the next. This is the Wednesday 1E Roundup for January 23rd, 2019.
Online Sealed Series #1: PaQ AttaQ (Part 2)by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • January 30th
Last week we introduced the Online Sealed Series and looked at an example cardpool. This week we'll mold it into a functional (?) deck.
So Bromanticby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 28th
Take part in the second of three contests based around the next Second Edition expansion.
Voting on the Period of Review Coming Soon!by Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 27th
Voting will take place electronically from February 1st - 8th.
Burns Night and 2E Goings on This Weekendby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • January 25th
Today is Burns Night, honoring the iconic Scottish poet Robert Burns, who wrote the New Year’s Eve anthem Auld Lang Syne. There are also some Second Edition related things to do this weekend.
Period of Review Times Saturday, January 26thby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 25th
The Omnibus and Organized Play broadcasts are both scheduled for Saturday.
Worlds 2019 Informations #1 - The Traveler's Poolby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • January 24th
Starting our monthly information update for Worlds 2019 in Vienna, Austria...
January 2019 Promo Updateby Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • January 23rd
Check out all of the new promos available in tournament kits as well as the newly printable promos recently made available.
Do You Love Trivia?by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 22nd
Take part in a contest related to the next Second Edition expansion for fabulous prizes!
Online Sealed Series #1: PaQ AttaQ (Part 1)by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • January 22nd
The 2019 Online Sealed Series begins January 28th! Let me introduce you to the first event, PaQ AttaQ.
Announcing North American Continentalsby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • January 21st
The dates for North American Continentals will be Friday, June 21th through Sunday, June 23rd.
Will of the Collective VI: Starting Mondayby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • January 18th
The results are in, and Will of the Collective VI begins on Monday, January 21st. Will you be making the mission of your choice, or both a planet mission and a matching personnel?
Second Edition Goings on this Week(end)by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 18th
Wondering what to do this Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend? Wonder no longer!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 16 JAN 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • January 16th
A look at the past week in First Edition, and a look ahead at the next. This is the Wednesday 1E Roundup for January 16th, 2019.
Hall of Fame ballots are open!by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 14th
The ballots are all set for the Hall of Fame Class of 2019. Get your vote in to be heard!
Second Edition Goings on this Week(end)by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 12th
You've got hours of freedom coming your way. Here are some ways you can occupy a few of those minutes.
2019 Regionals Championships - Apply Withinby Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • January 11th
Apply to host a Regional Championship today!
On Second Thought: A look back at Symbiosisby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 10th
This month, we look back at Symbiosis.
The Road to Worlds: Munich Molestationby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • January 10th
Let's take a look at a winning deck!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 9 JAN 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • January 9th
A look at the past week in First Edition, and a look ahead at the next. This is the Wednesday 1E Roundup for January 9th, 2019.
Second Edition Errata January 2019by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 7th
One card receives a bit of errata this month.
Will of the Collective VI: Return of the Collectiveby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • January 7th
Hot on the heels of Joran's First Edition debut, we're going to be looking to you, the community, to design a new card in the return of Will of the Collective!
Peldor Joi in Atlantaby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • January 4th
Atlanta players collect over $300 in food items for charity at sealed deck event!
MANASSTERS 2 UPDATE AND SCHEDULEby Ben Hosp, In Gingham • January 2nd
The Vice Chair disapproves of this article!
Jonathan Engel is your new Second Edition Creative Managerby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 1st
Jonathan "Triumph" Engel is the new Creative Manager for Second Edition
2018-19 Organizational Notesby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • January 1st
The Period of Review is nigh! And other important stuff is going on.
December 2018
Ending Backwards Compatibilityby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • December 29th
Backwards compatible cards will no longer be legal for First Edition events as of Monday, February 4th, 2019.
Equilibrium: Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Equilibrium Designer • December 28th
Equilibrium, nine (9) new Trill-themed First Edition cards, is now available for free and immediate download!
Finding Dax’s Equilibrium by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • December 27th
How do you diagnose a sick symbiont?
The Wedding Coupleby Maggie Geppert, Trilled to Be Here • December 25th
Working with Charlie and Chris on this set was a real gift.
An Achievement Ideaby Charlie Plaine, Equilibrium Designer • December 24th
In which I make a case that we need a Female-related achievement to celebrate Lela's arrival in Equilibrium.
2018 Second Quarter Financial Recapby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • December 23rd
August - October
The Host that Time Forgotby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • December 22nd
Dax's Valeyard?
Find Your Equilibriumby Charlie Plaine, Equilibrium Designer • December 21st
We're not quite done yet, First Edition fans. Nine (9) Trill-themed cards are coming your way on December 28th with Equilibrium!
The Road to Worlds: Austrian Nationalsby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • December 20th
Let's take a look at winning decks!
Shattered Mirror Treasuresby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • December 14th
Find out amazing behind the scenes bits from the latest Second Edition Set. In the humble opinion of your Brand Manager, at any rate.
The Road to Worlds: British Nationals (2E)by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • December 13th
Let's take a look at a winning deck!
2019 North American Scheduleby Michael Van Breemen, North American OP Coordinator • December 11th
So apparently I'm a day late... Here's the locations for high-level events in North America in 2019
MANASSTERS 2: 2 MAN 2 ASSTERSby Ben Hosp, Manassters Master • December 10th
2019 MARCH 1 — MARCH 3 “This time, it’s not necessarily a Masters!”
Where Kahless Leads, Shattered Mirror Followsby Charlie Plaine, Shattered Mirror Designer • December 7th
CIVILIANs aren't really a thing in Second Edition, but Klingons without staffing icons have been peppered throughout the game. On release day for Shattered Mirror, take a look at a Klingon civilian deck in this article.
On Second Thought: Smuggling a Card Inby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • December 5th
One card in Shattered Mirror needed some 'encouragement' from an unexpected source.
Creative Work: Kortarby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • December 3rd
Let's take a look at the story behind Kortar.
Hall of Fame Format Nominations 2019by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • December 2nd
Nominations for the Hall of Fame Format are open now!
November 2018
Bomb's Away!by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • November 30th
Learn about the latest addition to the Second Edition Design lexicon.
The Road to Worlds: British Nationals (1E)by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • November 29th
Let's take a look at a winning deck!
Arresting Displayby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • November 28th
Let's take a look at the design process behind Arresting Display.
Request for Comment: the Bylawsby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • November 28th
The Continuing Committee seeks your feedback on our proposed Bylaws.
Shattered Mirror Coming This Winterby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • November 26th
A Thirty-Six Card Expansion fro Second Edition releases Firday, December 7.
What's a Girl Gotta Do to Get to the Mirror Universe?by Maggie Geppert, Mirror Vice Chairman • November 23rd
Cross over to the Mirror Universe with me.
The Road to Worlds: Canadian Nationalsby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • November 22nd
Let's take a look at winning decks!
European Continentals 2019 is coming to Manchesterby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • November 21st
The Road to Austria starts here!
First Edition has a New Rulebook!by James Heaney, Rules Nerd • November 16th
About time we got a rulebook that knows the Delta Quadrant exists now. It's been 18 years, after all!
The Road To Worlds: Texas Chainsaw Masters 2by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • November 15th
Let's take a look at winning decks!
2018 Peldor Gratitude Festivalby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • November 14th
The Continuing Committee gives thanks for a great 2018.
The Gift: Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • November 9th
The Gift, nine (9) new cards focused on the Delta Quadrant, is now available for free and immediate download!
Kazon Fruit Bowlby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • November 8th
The first couple of the Kazon Collective return for more subterfuge.
On the Huntby Charlie Plaine, First Edition Designer • November 7th
One of the most requested cards for Hirogen has been a second play engine. Hirogen Hunt: Coordinated Effort is that card.
Second Edition Staffing Updateby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • November 7th
There is a change coming with Second Edition design staffing.
The very long queue at the Delta Quadrant Apple storeby Paddy Tye, aka KazonPADD, First Edition Creative Manager • November 6th
Twenty Years in the making....
2019 North American High-Level Eventsby Michael Van Breemen, North American OP Coordinator • November 6th
Interested in hosting a high-level event in North America? Click here to learn more.
Homesteadby ChadC, Staff Writer • November 5th
Trekcc has a new expansion called "The Gift." Homestead is one of the goodies contained within ....
The Vulcan Hello Againby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • November 5th
In a regular monthly update, several Vulcan cards receive errata and re-enter circulation.
Global Chairman's Challenge Winnersby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 3rd
Today, I'm happy to announce the winners of the Global Chairman's Challenge World's side event contest.
What's this about Gifts? I have a return! by Matthew Zinno, Head of Errata • November 2nd
Design has brought you a DQ set called The Gift, releasing shortly. The Errata Team has a DQ Gift for you as well.
Announcing The Giftby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • November 2nd
We've got an early holiday present for you! Today, we're announcing The Gift, a nine (9) card boutique expansion themed around the Delta Quadrant.
October 2018
Austrian Nationals 2018by Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • October 28th
Austria will have Nationals December 15th-16th 2018
Forgotten Historyby Ross Fertel, Forward Thinking • October 27th
Look back and forward in time as we discuss time travel is Star Trek. Plus, find out the answer to this week's contest!
Enterprise Collection Remasteredby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • October 26th
Revisit the first appearances of the Starfleet affiliation with the release of Enterprise Collection Remastered!
So, You're New to Relativity?by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • October 25th
Are you ready to join the Monks of History? Wait. Wrong property...
Welcome to Relativity Weekby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • October 21st
I believe I can see the future...
Austin Chandler is Our New Social Media Managerby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • October 20th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce its newest staff member!
The Road to Worlds: World Championshipsby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • October 18th
Let's take a look at winning decks!
Confront, Evade, Retreat, ACQUIRE!by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • October 9th
A very special prize for UK Nationals...
Now Recruiting for War Gamesby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • October 8th
Looking for awesome people to work on a special project creating pairs of decks ready to go for epic matches against each other.
2018 World Championship Promosby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 5th
Join the Chairman's Challenge, starting today! Or just take a peek at this year's gorgeous World Championship promos!