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June 2019
On Second Thought: Top Ten TOS (Part 1)by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 24th
We haven't had a top ten list in a while, have we? Time to change that. This month in my blog, we'll take a peek at The Original Series, from a second Edition Perspective, that is.
World Music Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 22nd
Dance to the music and partake in other Second Edition events this weekend.
Beware of Kaiserfest IIby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • June 15th
First Edition German Nationals returns to Bavaria in July 2019
Happy Army Birthday!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 14th
Celebrate those who serve their country and partake in other Second Edition related activities.
Bidding is Now Open for 2020 High-Level Events!by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • June 13th
Interested in hosting a big time tournament next year? Apply within!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 11by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 13th
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Kris Sonsteby!
Vampires, Werewolves, and Microteamingby Fritz Meissner, Ambassador • June 12th
There's a group of very popular second edition cards that don't make any sense until you understand why they were made. We call them silver bullets, and here are 5 of the most popular...
Happy Birthday Prince!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 7th
Dance to the music of "1999" and partake in other Second Edition Related Activities.
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 10by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 6th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Jon Carter, Johnny Holeva, Eric Robinett, Ted Reebel, and Jeremy Commandeur!
Will of the Collective VII Starts Today!by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 1st
Let's design a card together!
May 2019
A Less Perfect Union Treasuresby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 31st
GO behind the scenes with fun stories about cards from the latest set.
Global Day of Parentsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 31st
It's like Mothers Day and Fathers Day came together and are celebrating an anniversary!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 9by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 30th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Michael Van Breemen, Chris O'Connell, and Maggie Geppert!
A Less Perfect Union Release Kits Now Availableby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • May 29th
Buy some shipping and handling
"I'm returning Earth to its rightful owners."by Greg Dillon, Staff Writer • May 24th
Our newest Headquarters is now only one week away from legality so in this article I've got a deck I'd like to talk about.
National Paper Airplane Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 24th
Playing Second Edition isn't the only thing you can do with paper this weekend.
Sirella de Vilby Lucas Thompson, Designer • May 23rd
Let's take a look at the process behind Sirella, Forbidding Matriarch!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 8by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 23rd
Let's take a look at winning decks from Phil Schrader and Ben Liebich!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 22 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 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, May 22nd, 2019.
Concerning Flightby Nathan Miracle, Designer • May 22nd
"This is Leonardo da Vinci we're talking about. Simulation or not, he's one of the greatest creative minds in Earth's history."
I Don't Always Play Combat Decks...by Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • May 21st
but when I do, it's with a shotgun.
So Logical. So Pointy.by Daniel Giddings, Staff Writer • May 20th
"Had I been given the choice, I might not have chosen to explore the Delta Quadrant. However, since we are here, I must say the challenges are intriguing."
On Second Thought: Now Recruiting!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 19th
Find out just how you can add to the growing ranks of Terra Prime.
National No Dirty Dishes Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 18th
Clean up in more ways than one both within and outside the context of Second Edition this weekend.
"You're your mother's daughter."by Greg Dillon, Staff Writer • May 17th
Why am I going to add the newest Relativian to my future builds?
Updated! United States National Championships at GenCon 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 17th
Event Registration Begins Sunday, May 19th! GenCon 2019 will be host to the 2019 US National Championships as part of the Trek Masters Series. Find out all about these major events and all the side events available as part of a weekend of Trek in Indianapolis from August 1st through 4th.
Jellicoby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 16th
Let's take a look at the process behind Edward Jellico!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 7by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 16th
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Nathan Miracle!
5 missions for 5 great slipstream decksby Fritz Meissner, Ambassador • May 16th
Most people approach slipstream format with little planning. Here are the basics of 5 strong slipstream builds.
Coming Soon: Will of the Collective VIIby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 15th
Let's make a new Second Edition card... together!
Worlds 2019 Informations #4 - Four days of Trek insanity INCLUDING DETAILSby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • May 15th
Read about all the events planned for this year's Worlds including details for all the fun formats...
Announcing A Less Perfect Unionby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 15th
The next set for Second Edition is upon us. Find out the information on the key mechanic inhere!
European Championship Weekendby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • May 10th
Details including 1E and 2E side events for European Continentals in June.
National Limerick Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 10th
Write a limerick for your mom and partake in other Second Edition related activities this weekend!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 6by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 9th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Stefan Slaby and Nerdopolis Prime!
An Update on North American Continentalsby Michael Shea, Prefect • May 8th
Come to Atlanta for NA Continentals 2019, June 21-June 23. All in all, it's a good time for Cardassia. And the Continuing Committee.
National Paranormal Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 3rd
Grab your proton packs as you do all sorts of Second Edition things this weekend.
Space Coast Masters Scheduleby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • May 3rd
Information and full schedule for the Trek Masters event in West Melbourne, Florida, November 8-10th!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 5by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 2nd
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Kevin Jaeger!
2019 Regional Championship Scheduleby Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • May 1st
Find out where you can attend a Regional in your area.
Special Announcementby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • May 1st
North American Continentals 2019
April 2019
The Board of Directors is Now Completeby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • April 29th
The Continuing Committee welcomes its newest Board Members, Charlie Plaine and Brian Schaflein.
National Superheroes Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 26th
Watch Avengers: Endgame and participate in other Second Edition related events this weekend.
On Second Thought: We Are Merged!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 22nd
This month in my blog, find out how sets come together.
Texas Chainsaw Becomes Space Coast Mastersby Michael Van Breemen, North American OP Coordinator • April 22nd
A change of this year's Masters location
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 3by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 21st
Let's take a look at winning decks from Jon Carter, Benjamin Liebich, and Nicholas Yankovec!
Bulldogs are Beautiful Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 19th
Enjoy the beauty of an oft aesthetically ignored pet and partake in other Second edition activities this weekend.
National Make Lunch Count Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 12th
Have the best mid day meals and participate in other Second Edition Events this weekend.
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 2by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 11th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Kris Sonsteby and Kenneth Tufts!
New Beer's Eveby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 5th
Celebrate the end of prohibition in the Untied States with various Second Edition events this weekend.
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 1by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 4th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Michael Van Breemen and Sascha Kiefer!
A Changing of the Guardby Brian Sykes, Head Moderator (Retired) • April 2nd
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven
The Search for the Next Board Members Beginsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • April 1st
We need you for the Board of Directors, no foolin'!
March 2019
2019 Q1 Raffle Bins Close TODAY!by Dan Hamman, Raffle Master • March 31st
The bins for the first raffle of 2019, covering January through March, close today. Get your tickets in now for your chance to claim prizes!
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 29th
Support your local game store and do other things Second Edition Related this weekend.
On Second Thought: Where the cards layby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 25th
In this month's Second Edition Blog, I go through an existential crisis!
Organized Play Guide Update - OPG 4.4by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • March 25th
Check out the updates to the Organized Play Guide, just in time for Regional season.
2019 Q1 Raffle Bins Close March 31st!by Dan Hamman, Raffle Master • March 24th
The bins for the first quarter raffle of 2019 are closing in one week, on March 31st. Act quickly to make sure you can have a chance at prizes!
Second Edition Update: World Meteorological Day Editionby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 22nd
Read all about Second Edition events that you may have missed this week.
San Diego Masters 2019by Dan Hamman, Former Ambassador to Risa • March 21st
Schedule update and details for the Masters events in San Diego
Red Nose Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 15th
Celebrate Red Nose Day 2019 and partake in other Second Edition events this weekend.
2019 Continentals Update: Full Scheduleby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • March 12th
2019 North American Continentals Schedule of Events
International Women's Day and Other 2E Events This Weekendby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 8th
Celebrate the wonderful women in our community and engage in otehr Second Edition related activities this weekend.
The Road to Worlds: Manassters 2by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • March 7th
Let's take a look at a winning Second Edition deck from Michael Van Breemen!
Worlds 2019 Informations #3 - Four days of Trek Insanityby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • March 5th
Vienna offers you four days of Worlds insanity, Trek, only few hours to sleep, and a preliminary schedule of 23 (!) tournaments !!!
Committee Members Needed for Board of Directors Searchesby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • March 5th
The Continuing Committee needs help finding the next Director of First Edition and Director of Operations.
Second Edition Errataby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 2nd
Three cards receive Errata today.
Dr. Seuss's Birthday and other 2E Eventby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 1st
Honor the memory of a great author and other Second Edition related things to do this weekend.
February 2019
Worlds 2019 Informations #2 - A Roof to Keep Your Cards Dryby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • February 27th
Hotel informations for your trip to Vienna in August...
2019 Continentals Updateby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • February 24th
More details on 2019 North American Continentals
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Period of Review Voting is Now Availableby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 1st
Check your Spam filters, folks.
January 2019
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!
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.
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!
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!
Second Edition Errata January 2019by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 7th
One card receives a bit of errata this month.
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.