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December 2017

End of Year Organized Play Rulings
by Maggie Geppert, Acting Director of Organized PlayDecember 31st
Organized Play has some housekeeping for the new year.
A Funny Thing Happened on my Way to the Forum
by Kaufman, Shaken, PuzzlerDecember 29th
Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine. The spoiler I was going to bring you, not so much.
Talking With Targs - An Interview with Boshar
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager and part-time Dr DoolittleDecember 28th
Exclusive interview with the star of Enterprise episodes "Affliction" and "Divergence"
Comfort Women
by James Heaney, Assistant DesignerDecember 25th
James Heaney introduces a new card from Cold Front - Comfort Women!
He Has The Lobes
by James Heaney, Assistant DesignerDecember 24th
2010 called. They want their download rule back.
Atlanta US Nationals: US Nationals 2018 Held in Atlanta
by Michael Shea, AmbassadorDecember 23rd
Atlanta has been chosen to host the 2018 American Star Trek Trek Nationals!
It's Cold Outside
by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand ManagerDecember 22nd
Cold Front, the third and final expansion in the 22nd-century block, is releasing January 12th.
North American Continental Championships 2018
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanDecember 20th
Come to Chicago June 21st - 24th for the North American Continental Championships!
MANASSTERS 2018 LETS DO THIS
by Ben Hosp, Manassters MasterDecember 19th
Announcing Manassters (Manassas Masters) 2018, the tournament with the stupid name, sponsored by The Process (TM)
The Road to Worlds: Austrian Nationals
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorDecember 15th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Peter Machovits and Stefan Slaby!
Video Policy Feedback Requested
by Maggie Geppert, Acting DoOP & Steve Hartmann, retired AU OPDecember 15th
The Continuing Committee is requesting feedback on a proposed video policy.
2017 Volunteer Thank You Promos
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 12th
A special thank you package is on its way to all of our volunteers from 2017. Check out these volunteer exclusive promos!
The 2017 Ambassador Gift Promos
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 11th
Check out the promos that we provided to our Ambassadors in 2017: Neelix!
Chief Ambassador Jeremy Benedict Stepping Down
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 10th
Jeremy Benedict, our long-time Chief Ambassador, is stepping down from the role.
Tenth Birthday Sale
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 8th
The Continuing Committee is celebrating it's 10th year with a sale on Premium Memberships!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Cardassian Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanDecember 5th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Paddy Tye’s “Bloody Cardies! Simple Cardassian Deck for Will V2.0” deck.
December Errata: My Mind to Your Mind
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team LeaderDecember 4th
Errata for Vulcan Mindmeld and some friends.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Cardassian
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 4th
How many lights do you see? I don't understand how you can be so mistaken, because it's the Cardassian's turn under the design spotlight.
Period of Review Dates and Times
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanDecember 4th
The Period of Review is Nigh!
November Financial Update
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerDecember 3rd
Holidays Holidays and Money Money Money
Welcome to Cardassian Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanDecember 3rd
Cardassians are in the Spotlight this week.
October Finance Update
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerDecember 2nd
Happy Holidays... Money....
2018 European Continentals
by Julius Melhardt, European OP CoordinatorDecember 1st
2018 European Continentals will take place in Kassel, Germany from July 26th - 29th
Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 - Now Available!
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 1st
Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 is now available for free and immediate download.

November 2017

The 24 (or so) People You'll Meet in the Nekrit Expanse
by Charlie Plaine, Has Seen Things, Has Done ThingsNovember 30th
For today's Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 preview card deck, I attempt to answer a simple question: what's the smallest set of personnel that can beat the most popular dilemmas today?
The Road to Worlds: British Nationals
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorNovember 30th
Let's take a look at Stefan de Walf's winning deck!
I'm Hunting Wabbits
by Charlie Plaine, Dreaming About 1E DecksNovember 29th
Another day, another Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 preview card! Today, led Mellis lead you in an Hirogen Hunt!
Statement on Organized Play Changes
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 28th
Read (or watch) the Chairman's statement on recent changes in Organized Play.
Did You Remember Where We Parked?
by Charlie Plaine, Having Nightmares About 1E DecksNovember 28th
In today's Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 preview article, meet the Federation President from Star Trek IV: Hiram Roth!
A Little Bit of This, and That, and That...
by Charlie Plaine, Regretting This PlanNovember 27th
A new HQ card from Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 rewards you for packing as many property logos onto your personnel as you can. How many can you get in a Federation deck?
Galactic Rainbow Brite, in Pieces
by Charlie Plaine, Questionably Good at Building DecksNovember 26th
See a new event, Planet of Galactic Peace, from Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 along with a new jump start deck that is just weird.
Mo'Lak is Not a Fan of Six-Sided Tings
by Charlie Plaine, Big Fan of CubesNovember 25th
What'll you do with a drunken Klingon? Go hunting space monsters!
Announcing Warp Pack: Holiday 2017!
by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand ManagerNovember 24th
Enjoy a holiday surprise with nine (9) new First Edition cards in Warp Pack: Holiday 2017!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Bajoran Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 21st
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Matthew Zinno’s “Bajor for Bajorans. And some Ferengi. And a Klingon. And someone who is secretly a Trill.” deck.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Bajoran
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 20th
See if the Prophets are with you, as the Bajorans get their turn in the design spotlight.
Welcome to Bajoran Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 19th
Peldor Joi! Coincidentally, we're celebrating Bajorans during the United States' version of the Gratitude Festival.
Welcome to the Station
by Derrick Marsh, Guest WriterNovember 18th
Rounding out Deep Space 9 week with a look at the station in First Edition.
The Road to Worlds: Texas Chainsaw Masters
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorNovember 14th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Kenneth Tufts and Matt Kirk!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Deep Space 9 Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 14th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Bruce Parrish’s Combined Task Force deck.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Deep Space 9
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 13th
Today's design spotlight article takes a look at the Federation Deep Space 9 decks, focusing in particular on deck based around the station itself.
Austrian Nationals 2017
by Julius Melhardt, European OP CoordinatorNovember 13th
Austrian Nationals 2017 December 9th-10th in Vienna, Austria
Welcome to Deep Space 9 Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 12th
We're on the Federation frontier this week, visiting Deep Space 9.
Nowhere to hide. A deck for the advanced players.
by Niall Matthew, the Cybernetic SexecutionerNovember 11th
A Borg deck for the advanced players.
The Road to Worlds: Canadian Nationals
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorNovember 9th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Michael Van Breemen and Kenneth Tufts.
Playing First Edition Borg
by Niall Matthew, Inserter of TubulesNovember 7th
Never played Borg before? This deck will guide you in the right path...
Design Spotlight: First Edition Borg
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 6th
Prepare to be assimilated, as it's Borg week in the Spotlight Series. Find out about Borg strengths, weaknesses, and future plans in this design spotlight.
Welcome to Borg Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 5th
Welcome to Borg Week!
Worlds 2018: Time and Place in Space.
by Kenneth Tufts, Director of Organized PlayNovember 4th
The worlds 2018 location and date.

October 2017

September Financial Update
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerOctober 24th
End of Second Quarter
Nth Degree Release Kits in the Promenade
by Dan Hamman, Shipping ManagerOctober 23rd
Requisition a Nth Degree Release Kit Today!
2017 Q3 Raffle Date Change
by Dan Hamman, Raffle MasterOctober 21st
Date change for the next raffle: Tune in November 4th at 9am Pacific.
Update: Texas Chainsaw Masters
by John Corbett, HostOctober 16th
Just in case you're on the fence about attending here's some more information that might help tip the scales.
The Period of Review is Nigh!
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanOctober 16th
The Continuing Committee seeks a host for the Period of Review.
From Magic Kingdom to the United Kingdom - UK 1E Nationals 2017
by Paddy Tye, Returning Invader and First Edition Creative ManagerOctober 10th
The British Invaders from Worlds issue an invitation...
The Road to Worlds
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorOctober 9th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Jason Drake and John Corbett!
Spotlight Series on Hiatus
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanOctober 1st
The Spotlight Series is taking a few weeks off.