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Author: Mike Gyssels

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The Perfect Deck Check at Constructed Grands Prix

October 28, 2018 | Mike Gyssels

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!

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Education & Development

Creating Inclusive Spaces: Dyslexia and Judging

July 6, 2018August 14, 2018 | Mike Gyssels

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.

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Tagged accommodations, dyslexia, inclusion, learning disorders
Education & Development

Self-Reviews: They’re Not Just for L3 Checklists!

June 20, 2018July 6, 2018 | Mike Gyssels

This week, Morgane Costaire tells us about the value of introspection through self-reviews for judges at every step of their judge career!

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Tagged Feedback, reviews, Self-review
Education & Development

Hidden Card Error 101

April 26, 2018July 6, 2018 | Mike Gyssels

Class is in session: Andre Tepedino takes a socratic approach to breaking down all the nuance and flexibility of the Hidden Card Error infraction.

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Tagged Comp Rel, Hidden Card Error, IPG
Community, Work & Run a Tournament

Creating Physically Inclusive Spaces

April 10, 2018July 6, 2018 | Mike Gyssels

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.

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Tagged accessibility, equity, scorekeeping
Rules & Regulations

Missing Cards: When Infractions Collide

April 3, 2018April 12, 2018 | Mike Gyssels

This week on Judge Articles, new L3 Joe Klopchic (congrats, Joe!) breaks down all the possible problems and fixes when a player's deck is missing a card.

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Tagged Deck Checks, Deck Problems, Decklist Problems, Joe Klopchic
Education & Development

Owning Your Mistakes

September 22, 2017July 6, 2018 | Mike Gyssels

Level 2 Derek Barbee explores the challenges involved with understanding and dealing with judging failures, and ultimately how these mistakes help us grow!

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Tagged Derek Barbee, Head Judge, Learning from Mistakes, Planning

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