Hi all, On a couple occasions recently, an L3 checklist was returned citing an insufficient self-review, even though the self-review had previously been validated by the Verification Committee. Let me explain why this is happening and clarify the purpose and standards of the self-review.
Failing better
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. – Samuel Beckett, Worstward Ho Hi all, Failing is hard. It’s even harder when you’re failing but don’t know until the last moment. This can happen when testing for level 3. You’ve been underprepared in an area that doesn’t reveal itself until you’ve submitted […]
Pro Tours
Hi all, As you may have heard from your local L3, from now on some Level 2 judges might be selected at Pro Tours. Before you get all worked up, let me explain how it works and the reason behind this.
Staying L2, Staying Awesome
Wondering whether L3 is for you? Will anyone think less of you if you don’t go for it? (spoiler: no). Guest columnist Dustin de Leeuw provides a fresh look at this sometimes difficult question! Please enjoy.
Supplemental Activities discontinued
Hi all, We are stopping Supplemental Activities effective now and here’s why.
L3 checklist changes
(Note: The L3 checklist further changed. This article has only historical value.) Hi all, As has long been overdue, the level 3 checklist is modified to better fit the New World Order. First of all, here’s a summary of the changes. You can find detailed explanations for the changes below, and the new full checklist […]
No, really, how do I improve at investigations?
The point of my last post is that most rulings are investigations. It’s not because you think one of the players might be cheating that you investigate – it’s the other way around. You investigate in order to fix the game, and occasionally you might stumble across a hint that a player is cheating. But the […]
How do I improve at investigations?
Step 1 Whenever you make a ruling, ask why.
About recommendations
Hi all, I have a couple topics for you today. Checklist changes are on the way, I know you’re waiting, they’re still being worked out and won’t be that big. L3 Maintenance The New World Order said about maintaining L3 in 2016, among others: Judge at least four Premier Events (RPTQ, WMCQ, Grand Prix, Pro […]
Team change
Hi all, First of all I’d like to welcome our latest addition to the L3 testing team – is now leading the Verification Committee, in charge of handling L3 checklists. The full team is now: at self-reviews, Sophie at VC, at Pre-Event Interviews, and at Supplemental Activities. Today I’d like to tell you about some […]