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Modern Rules Problems – Act on Impulse

May 15, 2015May 15, 2015 | Evan Cherry

If you're an irate prophetic pyromaster planning to siege an outpost, L2 Nathan Long has the rules explanations for utilizing that exiled card on your turn.

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Tagged Exile, Modern, Nathan Long, rules
Education & Development, Work & Run a Tournament

2HG – Creating a Fun Experience for Everyone

May 8, 2015May 8, 2015 | Evan Cherry

L2 Jeff Vandenberg returns to discuss making a fun experience of the 2-headed giant format at Regular REL.

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Tagged 2HG, Casual, Jeffery Vandenberg, Regular REL
Education & Development, Work & Run a Tournament

Working with Unfamiliar Stores

May 5, 2015May 5, 2015 | Evan Cherry

Helpful tips from L2 Jeffrey Vandenberg for when a judge needs to work with a store they haven’t worked with before.

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Tagged Jeffery Vandenberg, LGS, Local
Education & Development, Work & Run a Tournament

Keeping Floor Coverage Active and Player-Focused

April 28, 2015September 3, 2015 | Evan Cherry

L3 David Lyford-Smith describes good approaches to floor coverage by emphasizing active engagement over passive reaction.

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Tagged David Lyford-Smith, floor judge, Tournament
Community, Education & Development

A Guide to L1 Post-test Interviews

April 21, 2015May 10, 2016 | Evan Cherry

L3 Joshua Feingold discusses how to maximize the yield of the interview following an L1 candidate's exam.

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Tagged Debrief, Exam, Joshua Feingold, Mentorship
Education & Development, Rules & Regulations

Backing Up to the Future

April 17, 2015April 17, 2015 | Evan Cherry

Mistakes happen, but L3 Riki Hayashi recommends you think things through before jumping in your DeLorean to change the past!

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Tagged Backups, CPV, GRV, Riki Hayashi
Education & Development, Work & Run a Tournament

Wear // Tear at Events

April 13, 2015May 13, 2015 | Evan Cherry

Talk the talk. Walk the walk. L2 Luis Guimarais discusses the importance of breaks and effort management during events.

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Tagged breaks, health, Luis Guimarais
Community

International Travel Tips

April 8, 2015April 8, 2015 | Evan Cherry

L2s Leonardo Martins and Arick Dickerman share some simple tips for planning ahead on your next international judging adventure.

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Tagged Arick Dickerman, Grand Prix, Leonardo Martins, Travel
Education & Development, Work & Run a Tournament

Head Judging a PPTQ

March 17, 2015May 31, 2016 | Evan Cherry

L2 Aruna Prem Bianzino provides an in-depth primer on planning, preparing, and judging a PPTQ.

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Tagged Announcements, Aruna Bianzino, Head Judge, Planning, PPTQ, TO
Education & Development, Rules & Regulations

Shortcut it Out

March 6, 2015March 6, 2015 | Evan Cherry

L2 Nathaniel Lawrence clarifies what constitutes a shortcut and how communication is essential to Magic.

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Tagged Communication, Nathaniel Lawrence, Shortcuts

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