Category Archives: Communication Policy

At the start of any game, both players should explain to each other the method that they plan on using to keep track of life totals. Whichever method they choose must be accessible by both players to record life totals … Continue reading →

Communication Policy Part 3: What is “Private Information” ? The third type of information laid out by the Magic Tournament Rules is Private Information. (See here and here for the first two posts on communication policy. Private Information is officially … Continue reading →

Communication Policy Part 2: What is “Derived Information” ? The second type of information laid out by the Magic Tournament Rules is Derived Information. Derived Information is information to which all players are entitled access, but might require some degree … Continue reading →

Communication Policy Part 1: What is “Public Information” ? It is important to make sure you communicate clearly with your opponent during a tournament.  First, it makes the game flow much more smoothly and, second, the game is a lot … Continue reading →