As of November 21, 2024, it has been 20 years to the day since I passed my Level 1 test. I was 18 years old, just out of high school, and the very definition of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. I advanced to Level 2 in 2006, and was presented with the decision that many judges had […]
Competitive Sealed 101
If you’re here, then you’ve probably been judging competitive Magic for a while now. You’ve done tons of constructed events. A pinch of Pioneer, a slew of Standard, and a whole mess of Modern. Player meeting, pairing top 8, collecting decklists, you’ve been there, done that. But what happens when your LGS asks you to […]
A Guide to Not Deviating
Deviating is a frequent discussion topic among judges. A deviation is a judge ruling that intentionally violates policy. Almost always, deviating is incorrect. A judge might be inclined to handle a problem in what they feel is the best way for that particular game between those particular players. That approach is absolutely not what policy […]
The ‘How To Write an Article’ Article
What’s Going On? Once upon a time, there was a project for sharing judge articles. There was a platform where judges could share their knowledge and help each other improve. Sometimes it was a place where experts could pass on their knowledge, and sometimes newer judges could demonstrate their growth and development. If they learned […]
The Perfect Deck Check at Constructed Grands Prix
In this article, Dustin de Leeuw discusses the perfect Grand Prix (constructed) deck check, from start to finish. If you're going to be performing constructed deck checks, this article is a must-read!
Creating Inclusive Spaces: Dyslexia and Judging
Irene Quintavalle continues our discussion of inclusion in Magic spaces with a detailed and personal account of dyslexia in Magic. Read on to learn some strategies to make your tournament spaces more accessible.
Self-Reviews: They’re Not Just for L3 Checklists!
This week, Morgane Costaire tells us about the value of introspection through self-reviews for judges at every step of their judge career!
Selección de jueces para Grand Prix
He estado involucrada en selecciones para GP durante algún tiempo en mi rol como coordinador regional. En diciembre de 2014, Jürgen Baert estaba hablando conmigo sobre el GP Utrecht de 2015. Él me dijo algo como “Vamos a necesitar un supervisor de jueces para ese GP. A propósito , eres tú”. Como supervisor de jueces […]
Hidden Card Error 101
Class is in session: Andre Tepedino takes a socratic approach to breaking down all the nuance and flexibility of the Hidden Card Error infraction.
Creating Physically Inclusive Spaces
Everybody who registers for an event wants to play and enjoy that event, but for some people it may involve jumping more hurdles than for others. This week, we'll take a look at which needs some players may have, what challenges judges may encounter, and how we can create together an enjoyable event for everyone.