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        <title>Can you put your name here if your still active? I just want to see how many people are still around</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6254/can-you-put-your-name-here-if-your-still-active-i-just-want-to-see-how-many-people-are-still-around</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Mellow_MC</dc:creator>
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        <title>Times Combined: Solamen and Bolas&#39; Nine</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6075/times-combined-solamen-and-bolas-039-nine</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>TheKeefMan</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 200 years after The Hour of Devastation, Nicol Bolas was banished to a realm of unknown proportions by Urza, after unlocking immortality, he ruled over Dominaria, free from Nicol Bolas, Dominaria became a Utopia. During this time, Uzra created the Orachromidon, in order to protect Dominaria from any future Rifts, though, ironically, creating the greatest rift in history, merging every plane together in one—Solamen. This was called The Cursed Mending, starting a new age; After the Cursed Mending (ACM).</p><p>	&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 50 ACM: After the chaos of the merge, Solamen was split into 5 main territories, Dominaria, Innostart, (Previously Innistrad) Ixalan, Tortumro, (A combination of The Abyss and Amonkhet.) and The Wastes (Comprising of the Eldrazi and the Phyrexian who get along better than you’d believe.) In Tortumro, a hidden cult starts, known as Followers of the Suns, whose original purpose was to find a way to undo The Cursed Mending. Believing Nicol Bolas being banished was the omen that truely caused the rift, and not purely the Ocachromidon. Their goal was to unbanish Nicol Bolas to Solamen. Before being renamed to Bolas’ Nine.</p><p>	&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The members of Bolas’ Nine comprise of Okka Soulmer, Jillas Totamo, Xxor, Pla-Ko Corus, Replar Chromat, Oraphin Ortin, Yhogth Potho and the leader and founder, Yyox Morthou. And a former member, Hegmor Sontar.</p><p>	&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To enter the game, say “My soul wishes for the past to present itself.” You and another player chosen by me will go against each other will be assigned one of the Bolas’ Nine, or a member of the resistance, who will not be named at this time. These cards will be a commander, and your task is to make a card that would belong in its deck. You may also challenge a player if you do not want to be assigned one. Cards will be graded by me, but if you believe the vote is not fit, you can turn the vote over to the hand of the Council, where the people will then vote.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; At the beginning of each round, it will be stated if the winner will receive a prize, or the loser will receive a curse. Prizes can be either a blessing, or an item. Blessings are positive attributes that will be added to your next round requirements to make things easier, they are passively added automatically to your next round unless another blessing or item states otherwise. Items are tools that can be used anytime, that can be played on your opponent, yourself or even a random player. Curses are like blessings, but give negative attributes that work against you in your next round. There are also legendary items, no more will be said on these but their existence. You may ask to see your "inventory" to see all items you possess, and your current blessing/curse you are under at the moment. Items can be stored as long as you wish, and you can hold up to 7 items at a time, and 1 legendary item at a time. Legendary items do not count towards your total item cap.</p><p>	&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; At the end of each month, 5 of the cards that I see as “the best” will be selected, and it’s up to the people to vote for who had the best card this month. Cards can be made in either MTGCardsmith, MTG.Design, MTGNexus, Magic Set Editor and FalseBlue, if you’re old lol. If you use MTGCardsmith, we advise you to link your card so people can show their love for it by favoriting it! Now, without further adieu, let the rift open, and let up begin.<br /></p><div><br /></div>]]>
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        <title>Flying Vehicle Challenge - Traditional Contest</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6248/flying-vehicle-challenge-traditional-contest</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<b><br /></b>--PART (1/2)--<br /><b><br />Create a Vehicle with flying or, in rare cases, a non-Vehicle Artifact that is capable of flying without a crew.<br /></b><br />Entries (up to 3) due by January 31.&nbsp;<br /><br />1st Place: 5 favorites<br />Ask <a href="https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/profile/Corwinnn" rel="nofollow">@Corwinnn</a> if he can feature your winning card.]]>
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        <title>Ancient India - Traditional Contest</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6258/ancient-india-traditional-contest</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Since we have had no issue completing the flying vehicle challenge/contest.. I wanted to pose the next traditional contest/challenge... the entrants will either receive a youtube video featurette or simply more favorites... either way .. i'm not sure what other prizes to offer... here are the details:<br /><div><p>***</p><p>The goal is to capture the immense power and philosophical depth of Ancient India lore through balanced MTG card designs.</p><h3><b>The Prompts (Pick One)</b></h3><ol><li><p><b>The Trimurti / Tridevi:</b> Create a Legendary Creature representing one of the core cosmic functions: Creation, Preservation, or Destruction.</p></li><li><p><b>The Astra (Celestial Weapons):</b> Design an <b>Equipment</b> card representing a legendary weapon (like the <i>Brahmastra</i>) that has a massive "Enter the Battlefield" effect or a high equip cost with a game-ending payoff.</p></li><li><p><b>Avatar Manifestation:</b> Design a creature with a mechanic that allows it to enter the battlefield in a "lesser" form and eventually "ascend" or transform into its true divine state.</p></li><li><p><b>Dharma &amp; Karma:</b> Design an <b>Enchantment</b> (Saga or Class) that rewards players for specific actions or punishes "sinful" gameplay (like attacking or discarding).</p></li></ol><hr /><h3><b>Suggested Flavor Mechanics</b></h3><p>To help y'alllllll get the "vibe" right, consider but don't feel limited to these existing MTG keywords:</p><ul><li><p><b>Devotion:</b> Perfect for gods whose power scales with your commitment to their color.</p></li><li><p><b>Exalted:</b> Fits the theme of legendary heroes or deities engaging in single combat.</p></li><li><p><b>Vigilance / Reach:</b> To represent the omnipresence of the divine.</p></li><li><p><b>Incarnation:</b> (From the <i>Lorwyn</i> or <i>Modern Horizons</i> sets) for beings that represent abstract concepts like Justice or Time.</p></li></ul><hr /><h3><b>Submission Rules (Example)</b></h3><blockquote><ul><li><p><b>Limit:</b> Up to 2 entries per person.</p></li><li><p><b>Formatting:</b> Must include a name, mana cost, type line, rarity, and flavor text.</p></li><li><p><b>Balance:</b> Aim for "Standard-plus" power levels.... powerful, but not broken!</p></li><li><p><b>Deadline:</b> who knows these days lol - probably still ongoing unless you see that i've assigned winners</p></li></ul></blockquote><hr /><h3><b>A Quick Example Design</b></h3><p>If you need an example to kick things off, here’s a rough idea (i took a stab at it)</p><p><b>Pashupata, Bow of Destruction</b> {4}{R}{W}</p><p><b>Legendary Artifact — Equipment</b> Equipped creature has First Strike and "{t}: This creature deals damage equal to its power to each other creature."</p><p><b>Equip:</b>&nbsp;{5}</p><p><b>Flavor:</b> <i>When the world teeters on the edge of chaos, the ultimate strike restores the balance of silence.</i>&nbsp;</p></div>]]>
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        <title>[COMMUNITY PROJECT] The 1st Annual &quot;Multiverse Lens&quot; Photo Gallery</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6257/community-project-the-1st-annual-multiverse-lens-photo-gallery</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:17:16 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div><p>if pokemon are based on real-word things... then it's possible to go outside and take a photo of something... like a pokedex...</p><p><br /></p><p>but</p><p><br /></p><p>is it possible to go outside and take a photo of something that inspired MTG?</p></div><b><br />Short Answer</b><br /><br />Pokémon has direct, one-to-one inspirations. A pigeon looks like a Pidgey.<br />MTG has abstract inspirations: mythology, architecture, and natural phenomena.<br /><br />How do you find Magic out in the real world?<br /><br />MTG art isn't about direct copies. It's about capturing a mood through architecture, nature, and mythology.<br /><br /><b>Your Objective This Year<br /></b><br />Grab a camera or your phone, find the real-world magic hidden around you, and submit your photos. Every usable photo will go into a blog post and YouTube special.<br /><br />This is a creative initiative to bridge the gap between&nbsp;MTG&nbsp;and the physical world through a&nbsp;community photography project. I encourage you to participate in a "scavenger hunt" by identifying real-life environments and objects that mirror the&nbsp;high-fantasy aesthetics&nbsp;of the game's various "planes." This project transforms the traditional competitive contest into an&nbsp;inclusive gallery&nbsp;that celebrates environmental storytelling and your creativity.&nbsp;<br /><br /><b>Rules</b><br /><ul><li>You are the photographer. No AI.</li><li>No humans/modern tech in the shot. Keep the fantasy immersion alive!</li><li>Post as many as you'd like.</li></ul><div>By posting your photo here, you’re giving me the green light to feature it in the blog and YouTube video (with a clear shout-out to your username, of course!).</div><p><br /></p><h1>Deadline is April 1, 2027 (1 Year from Now)</h1><br /><div>I invite you to step outside, leave the modern world behind, and contribute to this living archive. Look at your neighborhood, your local park, or your favorite hiking trail through the eyes of a Planeswalker and ask yourself:</div><p></p><b>What plane are you currently standing in?</b>]]>
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        <title>The Book of Mormon Y’all</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6246/the-book-of-mormon-y-all</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Hinges</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I’m trying to create a Book of Mormon set… and it’s tough. I’ve decided each verse needs a card. I’ve done most of Mosiah, but currently I’m in Alma 1:15. If you want to help, your challenge is to pick work ahead of me. Each card has to have flavor text of a direct quote from the verse you pick. Nephites are Barbarians red. Lamanites are Warriors blue. New type of Heretic, Lawyer and Judge. Jaredite are FuSang, Polynesian or Tibetan (Book of Ether was Ninjas). If you want a challenge and want to help, I’m thinking I have 4/5 more work to do. On my own, another 8 years.&nbsp;]]>
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        <title>Halloween</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6245/halloween</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>LvB</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Its that time of the year again, which means it is time now for everyone to create a really SPOOKY Halloween card and post it here! And those who dont may be befallen by mischief, haunted by ghouls, cursed with snails and chased by mummified goblins !!!<br />]]>
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        <title>Bump</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6235/bump</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Mellow_MC</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Bump.]]>
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        <title>Mystery Box Challenges</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6205/mystery-box-challenges</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:45:14 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>How to join at any time:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Ask for a Mystery Box and continue endlessly at your own pace</p></li><li><p>Each box includes:</p></li><li><p>A 50/50 shot at a prize (use, collect, trade, gift, or ignore)</p></li><li>A prompt to submit a card (anything you’ve made—or make one new)</li></ul>This discussion is one giant Mystery Box that you open upon joining. You'll be discovering what's inside forever.<br /><br />[Established April 12, 2018]<br />[Reestablished April 12, 2025]]]>
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        <title>AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6242/ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<h3>AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!</h3>]]>
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        <title>The Mystery Vault</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6230/the-mystery-vault</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[OH s*** it's happening. This is the galore - the lab - the testing facility - the containment place for all experiments that should never become contests... aka ... this is the place where all my ideas go. and you can access the vault by simply saying "Sup with the vault bro?" or [insert catchy query related to vault] here - or be mundane and say I'd like to enter the vault or access it or vault me bro or ... you get the idea. Whenever you do such a thing, I will give you give you options within the vault. Choose one - then feel free to continue exploring the vault deeper at your leisure. did i mention there are hidden treasures in the vault . . . oh yea . . . and it's as easy as cheese.<br />]]>
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        <title>The Cardsmith League Tower</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6219/the-cardsmith-league-tower</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 12:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Welcome to the Tower<br /></b>Are you ready to climb to the top?<br /><br /><b>There are simple rules here to understand.<br /></b>To enter the Tower at any time, post any 5 cards you've made.<br />You can swap out any of your 5 cards at any time.<br />To climb the Tower, challenge anyone within 5 ranks or 500 rating above or below you at any time by tagging them and selecting one of your cards.<br />For the match, I will choose 1 of their 5 cards at random unless they reply to your challenge with their choice before me.<br />The cards will get a match score.&nbsp;<i>(e.g. 20-10)<br /></i>Based on the match score, your competitive ratings will change.<br />Leaderboard rankings are based entirely on Rating.<br /><br /><b>Former Cardsmith Leaguer?<br /></b><b></b>When you first join this, you start in the tower where your former rating indicates.<br /><br /><b>New to the Cardsmith League?<br /></b>When you first join this, you start in the tower with a rating of 1200.<br /><br /><b>Prizes</b><b>?</b><br />Glory, Fame, Revenge, Retribution, Favorites on Winning Cards<br /><br /><b>View the Tower Leaderboard<br /></b><a href="https://challonge.com/csltower" rel="nofollow">https://challonge.com/csltower</a><br /></div>]]>
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        <title>[Contest] Spirit Avatars - A New Take [Ends May 31, 2025]</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6220/contest-spirit-avatars-a-new-take-ends-may-31-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 14:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/uploads/editor/xk/fxmcf626ksy0.png" alt="" title="Image: https://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/uploads/editor/xk/fxmcf626ksy0.png" /><br /><br />I like the formatting of Spirit Avatars.<br />- Hybrid<br />- All hybrid-colored mana to cast<br />- Name format<br />- the quote from the Seer's Parables<br /><br /><b>For this contest</b>, we will submit new tiers of spirit avatars. You can have up to 1 entry for each tier. There will only be 1 winner at each tier.<br /><br />Tier 1 - Common with CMC 1 (one hybrid-color symbol to cast)<br />Tier 2 - Uncommon with CMC 3 (three hybrid-color symbols to cast)<br />Tier 3 - Mythic rare with CMC 7 (seven hybrid-color symbols to cast)<br /><br />Follow the above formatting guidelines to qualify your entry.<br /><br /><b>Due - May 31<br /></b><br /><b>Awards to each 1st place:&nbsp;</b><br /><ul><li><b>5 favorites</b></li><li><b>5 prizes of choice in Mystery Boxes&nbsp;</b>(291 prize options)</li><li><b>Your choice:</b> 25% shot at $10 gifted premium -or- 50% shot at $5 Steam Gift Card -or- 25% shot at $10 Steam Gift Card</li></ul>]]>
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        <title>🌊 MTG Cardsmith Survival Challenge: Creature Waves &amp; Drop Zone Supplies</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6196/mtg-cardsmith-survival-challenge-creature-waves-drop-zone-supplies</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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<h2>We're in a world under siege—waves of creatures spawn mysteriously through portals, ancient magic, or villainous design. It's up to us to survive.</h2>
<p>There are two ongoing events in this challenge:</p>
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<h3>⚔️ Eliminating Creatures</h3>
<p>At random intervals, <strong>creature waves</strong> will appear with specific challenges.</p>
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<p>Nobody knows when the next wave will strike, what types of creatures will arrive, or how dangerous they'll be. There may be calm periods… or non-stop onslaughts.</p>
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<p><strong>Create a card</strong> that fulfills one of the posted creature challenges.</p>
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<p>Post your card submission.</p>
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<h3>📦 Receiving Supplies at the Drop Zone</h3>
<p>Supply drops arrive randomly and without warning. When one lands:</p>
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<p>You may <strong>announce the supplies</strong> you're taking (exact system may vary based on the drop details).</p>
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        <title>Gears of the Mechanix - Contest (Winners declared!)</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6215/gears-of-the-mechanix-contest-winners-declared</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>TenebrisNemo</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<b>It's </b><a rel="nofollow" href="https://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/index.php?p=/discussion/comment/202783/#Comment_202783"><b>been 4 years since</b></a> we had a proper Mechanix challenge on the forums. They were among my favorite contests to participate in: To play with the innovative and creative custom mechanics which other Cardsmiths have made, and then show off your own take with the mechanic(s) you picked. Long I waited for a new Mechanix challenge to pop up someday to get my gears of creativity rolling again, but that didn't happen... until now!<br /><h2>Welcome to Gears of the Mechanix!</h2>In this contest, each participant must create a card involving <i>(at least)</i> one of the 12 hand-picked mechanics of the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/index.php?p=/discussion/4354/tome-of-themechanix/p1"><b>Tome of TheMechanix</b></a> <i>(see the examples below!)</i>&nbsp;<br /><br /><u><b>Criteria</b><br /></u>Presentation, art selection, templating, spelling, balance, creativity and flavor.<br /><br /><b>Rules:</b><br /><b>1.</b>&nbsp;Each entry must use one <i>(or multiple)</i> of the featured mechanics.<br /><b>2.</b>&nbsp;Post a link to your card with your entry&nbsp;<i>(if it's made on Mtgcardsmith)</i>.<br /><b>3.</b>&nbsp;Each Cardsmith is allowed to submit up to 12 entries.<br /><b>4.</b>&nbsp;Cards can be edited and switched out before the due date.<br /><b>5.</b>&nbsp;Only new cards allowed.<br /><b>6.</b>&nbsp;No joke cards, but humor can be involved.<br /><b>7.</b>&nbsp;Credit the artist of the artwork you use or the AI art generator used to create it.<br /><br /><b>Prizes:</b><br /><u><b>1st Place</b></u><br />- 3 favorites of your choice.<br />- One of the following of your choice:<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; ⦁ 1 month of Cardsmith Premium Subscription&nbsp;<i>(10$ value)</i>.<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; ⦁ 1 month of Discord Nitro&nbsp;<i>(nonbasic, 10$ value)</i>.<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; ⦁ 10$ Gift Card on Steam.</div><u><b>2nd Place</b></u><br />- 2 favorites of your choice.<br /><u><b>3rd Place</b></u><br />- 1 favorite of your choice.<br /><br />Each acceptable entry will be favorited by my new account, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://mtgcardsmith.com/user/CuriousGhost"><b>CuriousGhost</b></a>. The top three winning entries will also get a&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://mtgcardsmith.com/user/-TROPHY-"><b>TROPHY</b></a>&nbsp;and added to the&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/index.php?p=/discussion/2135/hall-of-fame/p1"><b>HALL OF FAME</b></a><b>!</b><br /><br />The contest will be closed for judging in two weeks, on <b>6th of May, 23:59 EEST.</b>&nbsp;The judging will take a few days at least.<br /><br /><b><i>Let the gears of the Mechanix rotate once more!</i></b></div>]]>
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        <title>Cardsmithing Cardsmiths 2025</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6190/cardsmithing-cardsmiths-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Corwinnn</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Make a card for a Cardsmith you admire! It can be someone you know, or a total stranger!&nbsp;<br /><br />Check out their card, see their style, make a card that represents your ideas of them...<br /><br />Just don't make Corwinnn cards, last time this place was overrun with Squirrels!]]>
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        <title>Why AI?</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6209/why-ai</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Mellow_MC</dc:creator>
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        <title>Heavy Metall Jesus needs you !</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6210/heavy-metall-jesus-needs-you</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Contests and Challenges</category>
        <dc:creator>LvB</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div><img alt="" src="https://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/uploads/editor/w2/b7v51mkc1ha8.jpg" width="400" height="400" /><br /></div><div>Since it is around easter, its time to make a biblical card BUT it has to be either warhammer or heavy metall related ! new Challenge for everyone: <b>CREATE A WARHAMMER/HEAVY METALL EASTER CARD !</b></div><div><br /></div><div>And for motivation i made an AI Song about easter <img src="https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/resources/emoji/wink.png" title=";)" alt=";)" height="20" /><br /></div><div><a href="https://suno.com/song/4b896c54-2813-4d61-a62a-2a4f78c748af" rel="nofollow">https://suno.com/song/4b896c54-2813-4d61-a62a-2a4f78c748af</a><br /></div><br />]]>
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        <title>My entry</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6154/my-entry</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 23:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Contests and Challenges</category>
        <dc:creator>olioliverthejedi</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This is my Scarecrows... Boo entry: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://mtgcardsmith.com/view/walking-scarecrow">https://mtgcardsmith.com/view/walking-scarecrow</a><br />]]>
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        <title>Mystery Box Challenges</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6173/mystery-box-challenges</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Contests and Challenges</category>
        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<b>What this is</b><br />- These are endless and always ongoing, so feel free to ask for a box at any time, especially if you've never tried.<br />- Post that you want to open a mystery box, and I will open your mystery box. Each mystery box contains a mystery challenge and possibly a goody. These are both randomly selected.<br />- You must submit your card before opening another mystery box.<br />- You can open as many mystery boxes as you want.<br />- New cards only unless I specify otherwise.<br />- You can always edit.<br />- The deadline is also a mystery, no one knows when I will select a winner.<br />- Multiple winners per deadline. . . usually.<br />-&nbsp;<b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/3497/spotlighting">Spotlight</a></b>&nbsp;friendly.<br /><br /><b>Rewards, Prizes, and Other Goodies</b><br />- Each mystery box has a 50/50 chance of containing a prize or other fun goody.<br />- Favorites: Whether you win or just open lots of boxes, I award favorites, lots of favorites. If you play the Mystery Box Challenge, you will get plenty of favorites on your cards.]]>
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        <title>Advertise The Forums!</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6189/advertise-the-forums</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Mellow_MC</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi everyone who's still here! In this event, I want&nbsp;<i><b>YOU&nbsp;</b></i>to make as many cards as&nbsp;<b><i>YOU&nbsp;</i></b><i></i>want advertising the forums to the public. Some rules (Cause why not):<br />1: The card must include a link to the forums.<br />2: Thats it. Enjoy!<i></i>]]>
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        <title>Cardsmith League (Official)</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/5832/cardsmith-league-official</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Contests and Challenges</category>
        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div><b><br />Proud to announce...</b><br />the official replacement of Circuit Challenges!<br /><br />To enroll, say&nbsp;<b>"IN!"<br /><br /></b>Once you're IN, you're in for all seasons, indefinitely, until you&nbsp;<b>opt out.</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Four seasons a year with prizes each season...<br /></b><b><br />Fall&nbsp;</b><i>(October - December)<br /><b></b><b></b></i><b>Winter&nbsp;<i></i></b><i></i><i>(January - March)<br /></i><i><b></b></i><b>Spring&nbsp;</b><i>(April - June)<br /></i><b><i></i>Summer&nbsp;<i></i></b><i>(July - September)<br /></i><br /><b></b><b>Five Divisions...<br /><br /></b><b>A&nbsp;</b><i>(Really Experienced and Really Good)<br /></i><b>B&nbsp;</b><i>(Really Good)<br /></i><b>C&nbsp;</b><i>(Good)<br /></i><i><b></b><b></b></i><b>D&nbsp;</b><i>(Progressing)<br /></i><b></b><b>E&nbsp;</b><i>(Entry-Level)<br /><br /></i>Request what division you'd like to start in when you opt in.&nbsp;<br /><br /><b>How the league works...<br /></b><br /><b></b>You'll receive a schedule at the beginning of the season with one-two matches each week. A match = you versus another cardsmith 1-vs-1. The judging team will look at your card collection and judge your most recently created cards in comparison to your opponent's most recently created cards in a best of 7 matchup&nbsp;<i>(first to 4 wins.)</i><br /><br /><i>For example: Card A1 (Your most recent card) vs card A2 (Opponent's most recent card) -&gt; Your card is better than their card results in +1 score. First to score 4 wins the match.</i><br /><br />Everyone will start with a competitive rating based on the division they enter. Based on who you defeat or lose to and the outcome of the match, your competitive rating will increase or decrease.<br /><br />At the end of each season, if your competitive rating is high enough or low enough, we'll promote you or relegate you to the next division up or down.<br /><br /><i></i><b>Prize announcement to follow...<br /></b><br /><b><i></i></b><i>The Cardsmith League considers your recently most created cards. You are NOT creating cards for the Cardsmith League. The Cardsmith League allows you to earn prizes for any creation you make, be it they are for another contest or no contest.</i><br /><br /></div>]]>
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        <title>Battle On! The Quest</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6166/battle-on-the-quest</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>FireOfGolden</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[INTRODUCTION<br /><div>"Battle On! The Quest" is a RPG as it is designed to generate a small world for a player or more. It will include small story, a few puzzles, some enemies to defeat, some quests to compete. It will has a boss to defeat then player can move to different world when they feel like it. Other players don't have to wait for that! If you are interested in playing, skip ahead to "Create Your Own Character" then say you wanted to open small world, if there isn't. Then read "Battles and puzzles" and "Small world".</div>SMALL WORLD<br /><div>As you open portal to get into small world, the portal will remain open for unknown time. You will be given 5 minutes warning before it closes. When it closes, any characters in that small world will be stuck and goes down with the small world. Pull them out before that happens. There can be only one small world open at time. However, if someone tries to open another small world, that small world will be generated then stays closed until existing small world closes. (Requests after that will be denied.) Generating a small world may slow me down.</div>ITEMS AND EXP<br /><div>During your adventure in the small world, you will find some items to help you with your quests and EXP allows you to advance level. See "LEVELING" for more explanations. When you leaves the small world, items and EXP you earned will stay with you. Beware, you WILL LOSE items and EXP when your character dies or becomes stuck in small world when it closes.</div>BATTLES AND PUZZLES<br /><div>Every small world contains one of them, perhaps both. It is randomized, however, you may be rewarded with items and/or EXP when you compete it. During the battle, you can only create a spell with color matches your character's color and its mana cost must be equal to your level or below. If it has no mana cost then it must contain negative ability or "As additional to cast this spell..." ability. If your character dies during battle or puzzle, you will lose a life. For each time your character dies in a small world, life loss doubles up. (1, 2, 4, 8...) It resets when you left the small world.</div>LEVELING<br /><div>When you gained enough EXP, you will advance to next level, offering you two Stats Points (See Stats points and skill points for more information) adding one power, toughness, ability, or increasing rarity will use one stats point. Common can have only one ability, uncommon may contain two abilities or one complexed ability, rare can have three or even more complexed ability. Mystic is final rarity that allows four abilities or two complexed abilities. (An ability must be a sentence whilist complexed ability may contain a few sentences but uses one stats point for each sentence.)</div>QUESTS<br /><div>Optional tasks that are given every small world. When it is completed, players in the small world will be rewarded with small EXP.</div>CASTING SPELLS<br /><div>As you enter the battle, your mana will be limited to the number of your level. You can create a spell you see fit as long as it is;<br />- Balanced according to its mana cost<br />- It doesn't break color pie<br />- It matches your character's color<br />- It's an instant or sorcery spell<br />- Its mana cost isn't greater than your current level<br />- It has negative ability or "As additional to cast...", if its mana cost is zero.<br />- Must be common. You can only cast uncommon spells after 3 level, rare spells after 9 level, and mystic after 27 level.</div>STATS POINTS AND SKILL POINTS<br /><div>Every player starts with 2 stats point as their characters' base power and toughness will be 0/1. You gain 1 skill point for each the boss of small world been defeated. You can invest one stats point in: <br />- +1 Power<br />- +1 Toughess<br />- An ability (Or a sentence to complexed ability)<br />- Increase rarity. <br />Whilist you can invest one skill point in: <br />- +1% Power bonus<br />- +1% Toughness bonus<br />- +1% Spell damage bonus<br />- +1% Life bonus<br />- +1 Mana bonus<br />- +1 Color bonus<br />- +1% EXP bonus <br />(Note that when your character dies, you loses all stats point but you still get to keep skill points)</div>CREATE YOUR OWN CHARACTER<br /><div>Before you start your first adventure, you must create a common, monocolor legendary creature. You will have two stats point to spend on it as its power and toughness will be 0/1. Your starting life will be 10 and it returns back to normal when you leave or enter the small world.</div><br />If you have any questions, feel free to ask so!<br /><br />]]>
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        <title>&quot;📦❓&quot; | Endless Challenges</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6153/endless-challenges</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Contests and Challenges</category>
        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>"📦❓"<br /><br />Ask for a mystery box or post these two emojis, "📦❓"&nbsp;and I'll give you a challenge. Post your card before asking for another.</div>]]>
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        <title>Bloomburrow Card Tournament</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6151/bloomburrow-card-tournament</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 01:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>kaoz42</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Well, everybody, with the release of the new set comes new cards. This tournament is for any card that is Bloomburrow-y, whether that is cards with the creature types and/or cards with the mechanics or the color pairs, or just a Bloomburrow-themed card. Just for easy reference, these are the color pairs of the set and their creature types:<br />WU - Birds<br />WB - Bats (Seem to like life gain/loss)<br />WR - Mice (Seem to like valiant mechanic)<br />WG - Rabbits (Seem to like tokens)<br />UB - Rats&nbsp;<br />UR - Otters (Seem to like spellslinging)<br />UG - Frogs<br />BR - Lizards<br />BG - Squirrels (Seem to like graveyard)<br />RG - Raccoons (Seem to like expend/going berserk)<br /><br /><h1>Prizes</h1>There are two sections: <b>mechanics</b>, and <b>color pairs </b>(color-pair themed stuff). You can receive up to first place prizes for each. Please state what category you are submitting for otherwise it will end up in the "in-general" queue.&nbsp; For cards that are for both and are good, they shall win prizes in the category they are best in. You can also make random Bloomburrow-y cards that can also win you up to first place in the "in-general" section.<br /><h2>1st Place: 10 Favorites, plus 5 hugs.</h2><h2>2nd Place: 6 Favorites, plus 2 hugs.</h2><h2>3rd Place: 3 Favorites.</h2><h2>Judging</h2>Every card will be judged, and how judging works is it will receive a rating from 1-100 and then the ratings will compare to that of your opponent. This will repeat until there is a champion.&nbsp;<br /><h1>Deadline</h1>The deadline is 11:59 pm your time zone on September 23rd, 2024.<br /><h2><b></b><br /></h2><br /><br />]]>
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        <title>The &quot;Card Clash Royale&quot; Challenge</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6170/the-card-clash-royale-challenge</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div><b><i></i></b><i>A place to host / participate in 24-hour contests. Idiot-proof, noob-savvy, and boredom-quenching.</i><br /></div><ol><li><p><strong>Kick Off</strong>: Whenever boredom strikes, you can start a “Card Clash Royale."<i></i></p></li><li><p><strong>Prompt &amp; Rules</strong>: Your Card Clash Royale should have a single challenge prompt. Once you post a Card Clash Royale, everyone has 24 hours to post a card.</p></li><li><p><strong>Voting</strong>: Community votes by “liking” entries or reacting with emojis. The host of the Card Clash Royale will also pick a favorite card for an extra shoutout.</p></li><li><p><strong>Rewards</strong>: Winners get “Clash Points” (think bragging rights and potential perks). Hit certain point milestones, and you could earn special roles, features, or even a collab opportunity.</p></li><li><p><strong>Championship Rounds</strong>: Every few Card Clash Royale's, high scorers compete in a “Clash Royale Championship” for a grand title like “Master Planeswalker.”</p></li></ol><hr /><p>It’s a fun way to keep people creating, competing, and earning a bit of recognition while curing boredom!</p>]]>
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        <title>Mysteryfest League</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6159/mysteryfest-league</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Contests and Challenges</category>
        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div><div><div><b><img alt="" src="https://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/uploads/editor/nm/h9kx0rr1yxkt.png" title="Image: https://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/uploads/editor/nm/h9kx0rr1yxkt.png" /><br /><br />Welcome to the Mysteryfest League!</b><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The Mysteryfest League is open to everyone at any time! To join, just participate in any of my contests called "Mysteryfest" on the forums or Discord. You're automatically in the league once you join a Mysteryfest.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Key Points:</b></div><div>- Flexible, easy to access, and fair.</div><div>- Each season lasts 12 weeks (3 months) and is made up of different Mysteryfests.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Special Features:<br /><br /></b></div><div>-&nbsp;<b>Video Reviews &amp; YouTube Exposure:</b>&nbsp;Random entries will get a short video review (less than 1 minute) posted to YouTube Shorts.<br /><br /></div><div>-&nbsp;<b>Earn Points:</b>&nbsp;You get 1 point for participating in each Mysteryfest, plus bonus points based on the Likes your YouTube Shorts videos receive.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Community Voting:</b></div><div>- At the end of each Mysteryfest, you can nominate your favorite card (not your own). You'll earn points equal to the number of votes your card gets.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Season Championship:</b></div><div>- At the end of each season, a single-elimination Mysteryfest will take place. You'll compete within your skill tier. Champions win a full-length 5-card video review and a YouTube Shorts video of their favorite card. 2nd place gets a Shorts video of their favorite card.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Points &amp; Tiers:</b></div><div>- Points reset every season, but your total points determine your tier for the next season.</div><div>- Tiers only affect who you compete against in the Championship, not your ability to win points.<br /><br /><b>A-Tier&nbsp;</b>(Top 20% of Points)<br /><b>B-Tier&nbsp;</b>(20-40% of Points)<br /><b>C-Tier&nbsp;</b>(40-60% of Points)<br /><b>D-Tier&nbsp;</b>(60-80% of Points)<br /><b>E-Tier&nbsp;</b>(Bottom 20% of Points)<br /></div><div><br />*I may combine tiers any given season.<br /><br /></div><div>---<br /><br /></div>🚫 Be very careful replying to YouTube comments&nbsp;💬 Ignore the negative ones&nbsp;🧌 Be nice to others and don't feel the need to comment on your own cards&nbsp;🫢&nbsp;Let the world blab away&nbsp;🫣&nbsp;It's honestly more fun that way&nbsp;😌&nbsp;Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show!&nbsp;🍿🍹<br /><br /></div><div><b>🔗Links</b><br />• The YouTube Channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@321fly" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@321fly</a><br />• The Leaderboard:&nbsp;<a href="https://challonge.com/mysteryfest" rel="nofollow">https://challonge.com/mysteryfest</a><br /><br />📅&nbsp;<b>Seasons<br /></b>• January - March<br />• April - June<br />• July - September<br />• October - December</div></div>]]>
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        <title>6th Annual Artful August</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6149/6th-annual-artful-august</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 21:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>jpastor</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>Welcome to the 6th Annual Artful August Contest. This is where you get to show off your skills in both artwork and card-making. If this is your first time here, don't be afraid.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Create a Custom Card, using original artwork created and owned by you. Cards will be judged on both standard contest design rules, as well as the artwork design and relation to the card concept presented.</div><div><br /></div><div>You may only enter one card, so submit wisely. Entries will be accepted from August 1st - August 31st.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Multiple winning cards:</div><div>- Best card</div><div>- Best artwork</div><div>- Best card + art</div><div>- Worst artwork</div><div>- Worst card<br />- Funniest card + art<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>That's right, you could win by being the worst!</div><div><br /></div><div>Some entries may get featured and some entries may be featured on social media.&nbsp;<br /><br />Winning cards will definitely get a video feature.<br /><br />Winners get put in the Hall of Fame or something.</div>]]>
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        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6155/my-entry-2</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 23:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Contests and Challenges</category>
        <dc:creator>olioliverthejedi</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This is my Monster Mash entry: <br /><div>			<a rel="nofollow" href="https://mtgcardsmith.com/view/dracula-39"><img alt="" src="https://s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com/mtgcardsmith-wasabi/mtgcardsmith/view/complete/thumbs/2024/8/30/1725060680982714.png" title="Image: https://s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com/mtgcardsmith-wasabi/mtgcardsmith/view/complete/thumbs/2024/8/30/1725060680982714.png" />																				

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        <title>My Final Entry</title>
        <link>https://mtgcardsmith.com/forum/discussion/6157/my-final-entry</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Contests and Challenges</category>
        <dc:creator>olioliverthejedi</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This is my entry for The Spooky Scary Contest:<br /><img itemprop="image" src="https://s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com/mtgcardsmith-wasabi/mtgcardsmith/view/complete/full/2024/8/30/1725063306968473.png" alt="Spooky Scary Skeleton" title="Image: https://s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com/mtgcardsmith-wasabi/mtgcardsmith/view/complete/full/2024/8/30/1725063306968473.png" />]]>
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