Get the ins and outs of a different type of conference branded as The Worst Tournament Ever by reading this report by Matt Wells. If you're looking for an interesting activity for L1 judges, check out Matt's ideas on how to facilitate this activity better.
Author: reubenferrer
An Unconventional Tournament (Dreamhack Austin)
Will you be judging at a convention? New environments pose new challenges for judges. Read Jessica Livingston's tournament report to see what you may be in store for. Go through the finer details of her report to learn a thing or two about player investigations and looking for patterns of behavior. Her insights will leave you better prepared for your next big event.
Of Game Losses and Unexplained Harnessed Lightnings – GPT Manila at XHC Hobby Cafe
Have you ever had a case of players not being able to account for cards in a certain zone? Read up on the tournament report of Allen Vincent "Beans" Balean and see how he dealt with a misplaced Harnessed Lightning at the recently concluded GPT Manila at Xtreme Hobby Cafe, Manila.
Audience Impact – Examining a Potential Case of Outside Assistance @ Neutral Grounds’ Gold Rush November 2016
Golgari Grave-Trollhas been shelved again in Modern but John Say has an interesting report to share about an incident at the Neutral Grounds Gold Rush in late 2016. Read up on his report and join in on the discussion about how he and his team of judges evaluated comments given by a spectator during a match.
A Quick Report from GP Chiba
Are you considering judging a Grand Prix in unfamiliar territory? Brave those Unknown Shores after reading this report from Sophie Pages! Her insights on visiting Japan and judging at GP Chiba for the first time will prove invaluable in your first stint at an overseas Grand Prix!
A Tale of Two Days: SCG Knoxville
Be prepared for your next big Legacy event by reading Kyle Gorbski's tournament report. His insights will have you better prepared to investigate Chalice of the Void mistriggers!
Looking at Vessel of Nascency in Standard: Reporting on PPTQ Nashville @ Neutral Grounds – Glorietta
Should the incorrect resolution of cards like Vessel of Nascency or Grapple with the Past change the way judges should scrutinize GRV's in the current standard? Read up on Mark Coquia's report and contribute your insights on the matter!
PPTQ Nashville @ Neutral Grounds Centris Walk
Do you expect to be handling an understaffed PPTQ anytime soon? Read Martin Laureta's story on how two judges handled a 95-man PPTQ hosted by Neutral Grounds Centris Walk! His advice may prove invaluable at your next big event!
Modern SCG Open Milwaukee
Are you judging an upcoming Modern Event lasting all weekend? Do you want to be more prepared to run side events? Read up on Nate Becker's tournament report on his turn as a judge at the SCG Open in Milwaukee!
Head Judging a Standard PPTQ with Vehicles and Energy
Are you about to judge a Standard event? Read up on Adam Blaylock's report on some of the most frequently encountered issues in Kaladesh standard involving energy and vehicles. His tournament report is sure to have you better prepared for your event!