For most players, the JAR — or Judging at Regular document — isn\u2019t something that you\u2019re going to need to read in order to participate in a tournament. However, if you\u2019re involved in running events for your local store, you\u2019d like to become a judge someday, or you just like to know as much about the tournament policies as possible — read on!<\/p>\n
The most recent update spells out, in more clear terms, what player behavior is to be expected at Regular REL events like Prereleases and FNM. Specifically, players should refrain from behavior that might make the environment feel unwelcoming, upsetting others, or making them uncomfortable. It\u2019s worth noting that what constitutes \u201cappropriate\u201d behavior can vary based on the environment; although Magic is advertised as a game for ages 13 and older, there are plenty of venues that cater to small children at which certain behaviors won\u2019t be as acceptable as in an all-adults setting. Remember also that the standard is not whether anyone is in fact upset or offended, but rather whether the behavior tends to contribute to an unwelcoming environment.<\/p>\n
If a judge does take you aside and tell you that you\u2019re demonstrating unwanted behavior, resist the urge to get defensive. Remember, judges are not out to \u201cget you\u201d, and we don\u2019t enjoy giving out penalties; however, we don\u2019t enjoy being in an environment with disrespectful behavior either. Ideally, the judge will identify the specific behavior, explain why it\u2019s a problem, and politely request that you make a good faith effort to stop. If you don\u2019t understand something, don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions about why what you did was inappropriate, or how you can modify your behavior to comply with DCI standards. It\u2019s better to ask and understand, than to just carry on because you didn\u2019t like the judge\u2019s explanation, since this could result in upgrading to a game loss.<\/p>\n
Finally, although the JAR is a kinder, gentler, penalty document, the same prohibitions against harassing or threatening others still apply. In these situations, the judge and store owner are empowered to remove you from the event, no questions asked.<\/p>\n
Today’s Tournament Tip written by Jen Wong<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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