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
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
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
Madness returns! L2 Nathan Long explains the updated rules and shares card interactions for Madness.
Writing L2 Recommendations
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
The entire GP staff selection process, straight from L3 Johanna Virtanen!