Mark Ian Alloso<\/p><\/div> What motivates you as a certified judge?<\/strong> Most memorable experience as an MTG judge so far?<\/strong> Message for aspiring judges\/inactive judges:<\/strong> Yopi Effendi<\/p><\/div>\n Name<\/strong>:Yopi Effendi<\/a> What motivates you as a certified judge? Most memorable experience as an mtg judge so far?<\/strong> What do you like most about your local MTG community?<\/strong> Message for aspiring judges\/ inactive judges?<\/strong> Kelvin Ganesan<\/p><\/div> What motivates you as a certified judge?<\/strong> Most memorable experience as an mtg judge so far? For inactive judges, I would advise to try and maintain constant activity and to take part in the activities in the judging community. This really helps, especially for me, to be motivated or to maintain motivation and interested in judging and taking part in future events.<\/p>\n Kittipat Roontiwa<\/p><\/div> What motivates you as a certified judge?<\/strong> Most memorable experience as an Magic judge so far?<\/strong> What do you like most about your local MTG community?<\/strong> Lisa Wu<\/p><\/div> What motivates you as a certified judge? Most memorable experience as an mtg judge so far?<\/strong> What do you like most about your local mtg community?
\nName<\/strong>: Mark Ian Alloso<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\nLocal Game Store<\/strong>: A3 Bookstore Reis Place, Iloilo City, Philippines
\nMentor<\/strong>: Sashi Balakrishnan<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\nL1 Certification Date<\/strong>: January 2015 Friday before Grand Prix Manila<\/p>\n
\nThe main reason is probably my love of the game and I really wanted to learn more not only as a player but also as a certified judge. Gaining this status has opened a lot of opportunities for me to grow with the knowledge of the rules, organizing tournaments and handling the players\u2019 questions and concerns. It is also my objective to get more people to learn and enjoy Magic. Given in this digital age as most of the favorites games are in the electronic platform, I will prove to them that playing a classic tabletop card game is still popular and of course fun.<\/p>\n
\nMy most memorable event is probably this year\u2019s Philippine Nationals. It was my biggest and grandest tournament, and being part of the judging team since Day 0 was very overwhelming. Having two different formats within one event was very challenging and I learned a lot of things though it was tiring but enjoyable.
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\nWhat do you like most about your local MTG community?<\/strong>
\nMost of the Iloilo players are very competitive in big tournaments and we make sure to prepare enough for an upcoming event. We do our playtesting sessions mainly after work, up until late in the evening, and during the weekly tournaments. Almost all of my travel buddies here have already earned a high finish in a major tournament or at least have gained a Pro point.<\/p>\n
\nYes, it is fun to be a Magic judge. You should be wary and observant on a lot of things especially on the correct rulings and penalties on competitive REL. This is a continuing learning process for me, which I really like. Please do join us and become part of the Magic Judge program.<\/p>\n<\/a>
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\nLocal Game Store<\/strong>: Orange Hobbies & Games, Tangerang, Indonesia
\nMentor<\/strong>: Maykel<\/a><\/span><\/span> and Wendra Kamadjaja<\/a>
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\nL1 Certification Date<\/strong>: i think….2010 (Rise of the Eldrazi)<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Back to 2010, we used to have 3 judges (not me) and they decided to retire. So my friend and I took the test and we passed… well I guess somebody had to take care of the boys here hahaha<\/p>\n
\nThe truth is our last nationals hahaha. I judged in GP Singapore 2011 and learned so many things. Especially from our HJ that time, James Mackay. I learned how to work as a team and what should or should not be done at large events, and after that I missed out on many events because of work (that sucks), and this year suddenly I feel like back to the floor again hahaha. With my experienced from the GP, I hope I can do things right and not become a disappointment hahaha. And i do have fun. Thanks to Wendra and Maykel for giving me the opportunity.
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\nAs you know the MTG community is all about friendship. We do have people come and go, and those that stuck with us become part of our “family” our second home.<\/p>\n
\nJust keep doing good things for community and hang in there… the bigger we grow, the harder we work hahaha<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/searegion\/files\/2018\/12\/received_2286610858226128.jpeg\")
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\nName<\/strong>: Kelvin Ganesan<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\nLocal Game Store<\/strong>: Brainstorm Games and Tabletop District, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
\nMentor<\/strong>: QJ Wong<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\nL1 Certification Date<\/strong>: 16 April 2017<\/p>\n
\nI graduated law and practiced as a lawyer. I see judging as a way to put my legal skills that I have learned into the game I love. Kinda of a way to get the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>It may seem a bit materialistic, but my most memorable experience is when I received my first judge foils at the recent Malaysia Judge Conference. For some reason, to me, it signified that I made it. That my goal to be a judge has been reached. I know that as an L1, I still have a very long way to go, and a lot more to learn, but this token, only given to Magic Judges, was one of the best I could receive.
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\nWhat do you like most about your local MTG community?<\/strong>
\nThat most players treat each other as friends. I just love the fact that I can walk into any LGS here and start talking with the owners or players about the game and it would seem like we have known each other for a long time. We are able to share jokes and talk about Magic with ease.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/searegion\/files\/2018\/11\/Malaysia-Nationals-2018.jpg\")
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\nMessage for aspiring judges \/ inactive judges?<\/strong>
\nFor aspiring judges, I shall borrow the famous tagline and say, just do it. This is what my mentor is constantly telling me and I try to practice. If you succeed, then all is good and you can move on. If you fail, learn from the experience, and then keep trying.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nName<\/strong>:Kittipat Roontiwa<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\nLocal Game Store<\/strong>: Battle Cards Thailand (BCT), Bangkok, Thailand
\nMentor<\/strong>: Monsuporn Lauhaphand<\/a><\/span><\/span>, Jutamanee Chaiyakam<\/a>
<\/span><\/span>, Boonyakiat Sripongam<\/a>
<\/span><\/span>, Sadabpong Choonpicharn<\/a>
<\/span><\/span>, Shanin Paisalachpong<\/a>
<\/span><\/span>, Nattadate Watcharasiri<\/a>
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\nL1 Certification Date<\/strong>: April 2018.<\/p>\n
\nMagic is complicated card game. When I was a player, I found the problem about Magic rules and complex situations that are too difficult to understand. At that time a Judge in the local shop came to the table, he could clearly explain and enlighten me the correct rules. I was surprised how they could knew so much everything about Magic rules. So that inspired me to be a part of them in order to help other players play properly and enjoy playing Magic, including fixing mistakes as fairly as possible.
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\nFirst time judge in big event, Thailand Nationals 2018, on July 2018. There are 200+ participants in this event with Competitive REL, and I had only 3 months experience at local store judge. This event I have been assigned as floor judge. I felt excited and a bit panic but luckily I had the best team TN judges, they advised and helped me how to judge with confidence. I have learned many things in this event such as End of Round Procedure, infraction and remedy guidelines. More than anything I am proud to be working with other judges. Thank you for all mentors that gave me a great memorable experience in this event.<\/p>\n
\nI think my MTG community is great. Most players I know seem to be friendly and welcoming to new players, as they like to see the community grow and enjoy playing Magic to each other no matter level, experience, age, nationality. We are all friends.
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\nMessage for aspiring judges\/ inactive judges?<\/strong>
\nIf you are already the player that everyone asks questions and you love to answer them. Why not try to become a judge. You will get a great experience more than you expected.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nName<\/strong>: Lisa Wu<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\nLocal Game Store<\/strong>: Usually SGS [Sanctuary Gaming]<\/em> and JGH [Games Haven (Jurong East)]<\/em> for convenience, but I do support the other LGS as well!
\nMentor<\/strong>: Wei Jia Tjong<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\nL1 Certification Date<\/strong>: Early 2018<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>My passion for the game and the allure of friendships built with fellow players and judges within the MTG community.
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\nDefinitely the experience of floor judging at GP Singapore and getting to know judges from all over the world!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Singapore’s MTG community is pretty warm and close-knit. Players are supportive of each other, their LGS, and judges too \ud83d\ude42
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\nMessage for aspiring judges\/ inactive judges?<\/strong>
\nKeep calm, play on and follow your passion!<\/p>\n