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 […]
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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 […]