Level 2 Derek Barbee explores the challenges involved with understanding and dealing with judging failures, and ultimately how these mistakes help us grow!
IPG Upgrades
Ronald Thompson takes a deep look at the upgrade paths in the IPG.
The End of Round by Zone
Sophie Pagès discusses a new way to handle the End of Round procedure at large tournaments.
Level 2 Frequently Asked Questions
Alfonso Bueno, Julio Sosa
, Bryan Prillaman
and Sean Catanese
answer Frequently Asked Questions about the Level 2 in the NNWO.
Investigations – Counting Cards
Antonio Zanutto demonstrates with many examples a very useful technique during a judge call - how to count cards!
Modern Rules Problems – Spell Queller
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Nathan Long takes a look at the interactions involving Spell Queller in Modern.
Judging in Japan (and Other Foreign GPs): A Non-English Grand Prix Guide for Judges
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L2 QJ Wong shares practical tips and experience for judging in foreign lands where communication is not necessarily knowing the language.
Modern Rules Problems – Madness
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Madness returns! L2 Nathan Long explains the updated rules and shares card interactions for Madness.
Writing L2 Recommendations
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L2 recommendations are an integral part of identifying promising L2 candidates. L3 Joshua Feingold shares insight on how to maximize the impact of L2 recommendations.
Grand Prix Judge Selection
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The entire GP staff selection process, straight from L3 Johanna Virtanen!