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All Categories • Continuing Committee • Organized Play • Rules Committee • Deck Designs • Virtual Expansions
Card Extras • Special Events • Tournament Reports • Everything Else • Spotlight Series • Contests
Strategy Articles
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2010: January - March • April - June • July - September • October - December
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September 2018
First Quarter 2018 Financial Recapby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • September 14th
Money Time
World Championship Event Scheduleby Kieren, Unofficial Ambassador to Australia • September 10th
Here is the full schedule of events for the 2018 World Championships in Australia.
The Road to Worlds: Aberdeen Anarchyby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • September 9th
Let's take a look at winning decks!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Khan Editionby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • September 8th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes J.D. Ashley’s “Khan Speed-Solver” deck.
Simply Superiorby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • September 7th
Let's look back at Unnatural Selection and what it hath brought.
Welcome to Khan Weekby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • September 2nd
The genetically-enhanced superhumans from the 1990s are invading!
August 2018
World Championships 2019 Announcementby Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • August 28th
Find out when and where the 2019 World Championships will be held!
Coming of Age: Evolutionby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • August 25th
What are the next steps after using the Coming of Age starter decks?
Texas Chainsaw Masters II Schedule & Prizesby John Corbett, Prophet of Kahless • August 25th
Read on for details about all the swag you could win and where to win it!
Now Hiring - Communications Department Positions!by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • August 24th
The Continuing Committee is looking for volunteers for the vacant Social Media Manager and Writing Team Manager positions.
MinnMasters is Coming!by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • August 23rd
The Trek Masters tournament series returns to Minnesota this September!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Starfleet Editionby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • August 21st
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes James Heaney’s “Proving Ground (Or: M.A.C.O. Is The Best 2E Conversion Ever)” deck.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Starfleetby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 21st
It's time to have faith in the design spotlight as we look at Starfleet's place in 1E.
Welcome to Starfleet Weekby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • August 19th
Travel back to the 22nd Century for a week of Starfleet fun.
Hirogen Basics (Part 3 of 3): The Extraordinary Huntby Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • August 18th
The final installment of this series examines ways the Hirogen can take a hunt to the next level.
Hirogen Basics (Part 2 of 3): The Typical Huntby Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • August 17th
Hirogen have a few tricks up their sleeves.
Hirogen Basics (Part 1 of 3): They Come in Peac...by Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • August 16th
Packs
Dragon Con 2018by Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • August 16th
Coming to this year's Dragon Con? Attend one of our Trek events and get your CCG fix!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Hirogen Editionby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • August 14th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Niall Matthew’s “The geni(sex) effect” deck.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Hirogenby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 13th
The Hirogen hunt their way into the Spotlight Series for this week's Design Spotlight article.
Welcome to Hirogen Weekby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • August 12th
It's Hirogen Week! Get hunting for the best First Edition strategies.
The Road to Worlds: GenCon Mastersby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • August 10th
Let's take a look at winning decks!
Eliminating Barriers to Organized Playby Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • August 6th
3-person sanctioning? 24-hour advance notice for tournaments? Read about these changes inside!
The Road to Worlds: European Continentals by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • August 4th
Let's take a look at winning decks!
July 2018
The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 14by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • July 6th
Let's take a look at winning decks!
Vidiian Basics (Part 2 of 2): Harvesting Abroadby Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • July 6th
The second part of this series talks about how you can take your Vidiians farther than you could imagine.
Vidiian Basics (Part 1 of 2): A Beautiful Heartby Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • July 5th
...and lungs...and pancreas...and every other organ.
2018 2nd Quarter Raffleby Dan Hamman, Warehouse Manager • July 4th
The next raffle will be Sunday, July 8th at 10 PM Pacific.
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Vidiian Editionby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • July 3rd
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Kris Sonsteby’s “That Place Totally Blows... My Mind” deck.
Romulan Minefield is Banned in OTFby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 2nd
Effective immediately, Romulan Minefield is banned in OTF play.
June 2018
Redemptionby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 29th
“Today I am a Warrior. I must show you my heart. I travel the river of blood. The battle is mine. I crave only the blood of the enemy. The bile of the vanquished flows over my hands.”
The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 13by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 28th
Let's take a look at winning decks!
Masters... of the Universe!by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • June 27th
Trek Masters heads to cyberspace on August 20th!
The Next Phaseby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 25th
"If our intent were aggression, you would not be here now."
The Next Generation Bundle Giveaway!by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • June 22nd
Celebrate the return of The Next Generation with a chance to win a First Edition promo bundle!
Second Chancesby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 22nd
Introducing Coming of Age and a second bite of the cherry for Continuing Mission decks!
Trek Masters Series - GenCon 2018by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 21st
GenCon is August 2nd - 5th, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Come join us for some Trek Masters Series action!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 11by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 15th
Let's take a look at winning decks!
Far away from home, in need of some therapyby James Monsebroten, Staff Writer • June 14th
When you're stranded far from home you may just need some Group Therapy to hold things together.
What Does My Spouse See?by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • June 14th
No, I'm not married to The Brad. I'm just telling you about prizes at North American Continentals, which runs in Chicago from June 21st - 24th, 2018.
Welcome to Terok Nor Weekby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • June 10th
It's time to take Deep Space Nine back from The Dominion/Cardassian alliance!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Kazon Editionby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • June 9th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Ken Tufts “Quick and simple Kazon Solver v1.4.”
The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 10by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 7th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Zlatan Terzic, Michael Van Breemen, Sean O'Reilly, Benjamin Liebich, Kevin Jaeger, and Justin Ford!
Kazon Basics (Part 2 of 2): Big Fleetsby Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • June 7th
Their fleet will take you out.
Australian Continentals Event Scheduleby Kieren, Unofficial Ambassador to Australia • June 7th
The Continental Championships head down under August 24th - August 26th!
Kazon Basics (Part 1 of 2): Affiliation Introductionby Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • June 5th
Not every affiliation is worthy of assimilation...
Design Spotlight: First Edition Kazonby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 4th
The Kazon, Voyager's first antagonists, get their turn in the spotlight.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Nov. 8th thru 11thby John Corbett, Design Director and Host with the Most • June 4th
Find out about the next big thing in Texas
First Edition Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • June 4th
Cleaning up the rules!
Welcome to Kazon Weekby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • June 3rd
Can't be assimilated by the Borg? Challenge accepted!
May 2018
The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 9by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 31st
Let's take a look at winning decks from Jon Carter, Peter Hill, Markus Glatz, Justin Ford, Michael Albrecht, and Michael Van Breemen!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Voyager Editionby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • May 29th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes James Heaney’s “Caretaker (Or: James's First D.Q. Adventure)” deck.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Voyagerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 28th
Take a look at the Delta Quadrant Federation in the return of the First Edition Design Spotlight!
Welcome to Voyager Weekby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • May 27th
It's Voyager Week! Are you ready for Cat Suits?
And on the sixth day God created MANchester (So let's do UK 1E Nationals there)by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • May 26th
(The first 5 days he was busy creating Yorkshire)
The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 8by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 24th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Nat Kirton, Daniel Matteson, John Corbett, Ted Reebel, and Kevin Jaeger!
2018 Regional Championships Scheduleby Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • May 11th
Find out where you can take your first step on the Road to Worlds! UPDATED 5-9-18
The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 6by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 10th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Stefan de Walf and Nickolay Korotya!
2018 North American Continental Championships: Hotels and Transportationby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • May 7th
Chicago is a big city with a lot going on in terms of lodgings and transportation.
March 2017 & Fiscal 2017 Financial Recapby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • May 5th
Financial Updates
Metamorphosis Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • May 4th
Metamorphosis brings sixty-three (63) new cards to First Edition, and is available for free download today!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 5by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 3rd
Let's take a look at winning decks from Michael Van Breemen, Nickolay Korotya, Johannes Mette, Phil Schrader, and me!
The Vedek and the Schemerby Matthew Zinno, Esteemed Writer • May 1st
Some cards metamorphose more than others.
April 2018
2018 North American Continental Championships: What to Doby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • April 30th
Bring your family along to North American Continentals this year. Chicago is a great destination for fun for all ages.
Sokath! His Eyes Uncovered!by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • April 29th
Temba, his arms open
Curator Quarrenby Charlie Plaine, Metamorphosis Designer • April 27th
Meet Quarren, the curator of the Museum of Kyrian History.
Even Better Than the Real Thingby Maggie Geppert, Conversion Fangirl • April 25th
Check out some of the cards that got an upgrade during their conversion.
The Doctor's Fake Newsby Revised Charlie, Revised Chairman • April 23rd
The so called "Doctor" is claiming Voyager and Killer Janeway were friendly visitors and not bloodthirsty warlords. Quirky Quarren and the Lyin' Doctor's story is FAKE NEWS! Voyager and her crew of murders are the worst villains in our history. SAD!
US Nationals - Last Minute Additionsby Michael Van Breemen, North American OP Coordinator • April 23rd
How does $200 and a title belt sound? Thanks to some generous donations these await you in Atlanta this weekend.
The Jack Pack Inside Trackby Charlie Plaine, Metamorphosis Designer • April 20th
The "Jack Pack" catches flack for being out of whack, but having kicked back and had a snack, they're back in Metamorphosis and on track.
The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 3by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 19th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Jon Carter and Steve Nelson!
Under Pressureby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • April 18th
Pressure... pushing down on me, pressing down on you
Alan French Donates Prize Money for 1E Continentalsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 17th
Thanks to an incredibly generous donation, there will be prizes - including travel reimbursement - for all of our First Edition continental championships.
That's a Stupid Question!by Daniel Matteson, Admiral (as far as you know) • April 16th
You'd be surprised how well it works!
The End of An Eraby Allen Gould, Metamorphosis Lead • April 13th
It's the end of conversions as we know it. I feel fine.
Metamorphosis Release Kits Now Availableby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 13th
Celebrate the release of Metamorphosis with a release kit, available now for requisition in the promenade.
The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 2by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 12th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Brian Sykes and Will Hoskin
The Road to Worlds: Beccles Bloodbathby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 5th
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Alex Dixon!
Raffle Time!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 2nd
Raffle Drawings will take place April 7th at 7pm Pacific
The Future of First Edition Designby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 1st
Let's take a look and see what the future has in store for First Edition design!