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Jan09

Judge’s Corner: Trample

by Judge's Corner

Sometimes reminder text isn't enough. Judge's Corner is there for you.

Tags: David Greene, Judge's Corner, Judges, Rich Castle, rules, Trample, Video

Rules
Nov07

A Judge’s Advice for Competitive Events

by Will Anderson

Judges want you to play. Take some advice to stay on the right side of Magic law.

Tags: advice, editorial, Judge, rules, Tournament Rules, Will Anderson

Rules
Jun28

A Player’s Guide to Triggered Abilities

by Melissa DeTora

Knowing the rules can make a powerful difference in performance. Melissa shares her stories of working under the latest penalty guide, and how players and judges alike have missed the mark on making the rules run right!

Tags: competitive, IPG, Judge, Melissa DeTora, Penalty, rules, Ruling, Tournament

Rules
Apr05

The New IPG and You

by Chris Mascioli

After a few months of additional tweaking, the latest IPG changes have been released! But what do they really mean? Chris has an angle-player's playbook open for inspection. Will you be prepared?

Tags: Analysis, Chris Mascioli, DCI, DCI IPG, editorial, Infraction and Penalties Guide, IPG, Judge, rules

Rules
Dec29

The Seven-Layer Cake

by Justin Turner

Layers are well-defined, but deep and difficult for many players to understand. Justin's primer will help freshen your memory and let you explore the intricacies of the rules! (This article originally ran July 14, 2011.)

Tags: Comprehensive Rules, Justin Turner, Layers, Primer, rules

Rules
Dec22

The New IPG and You

by Justin Turner

Hearing things about the new "IPG change" issue? Justin's here with the Level 3 rundown, and a call for questions!

Tags: DCI, DCI IPG, IPG Changes, Justin Turner, Penalty, rules

Rules
Nov24

Why You Should Become a Judge

by Justin Turner

Justin lays the case for you to don the black shirt and maybe, one day, the red shirt. Here's why you should become a judge.

Tags: Judge, Judge Program, Justin Turner

Rules
Nov17

Abilities and Mechanics – Scars of Mirrodin

by Justin Turner

Justin is here to tackle the mechanics and keywords in the Scars of Mirrodin block. From Infect to Emblems and Zeniths.

Tags: Justin Turner, mechanics, Mirrodin Besieged, New Phyrexia, rules, Scars of Mirrodin

Rules
Nov10

Abilities and Mechanics in Zendikar Block

by Justin Turner

This week Justin takes on the Zendikar set with a look at its mechanics and keywords such as Landfall, Colorless cards and more!

Tags: Judge, Justin Turner, rules, Zendikar

Rules
Nov03

Abilities and Mechanics Series – Alara Block

by Justin Turner

This week Justin delves into the Alara Block and its mechanics and keywords, from Devour to Cascade, check it out.

Tags: Judge, Justin Turner, keywords, mechanics, rules

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