Monday, December 10, 2012

The Judge's Corner: Stepping up from Regular to Competitive Week 2


By Mark Young:

Greetings to all my fellow Magic players.
I apologise that this blog post is a bit late, but I have been busy adapting to a new work environment, which in the long run, means more money to spend on Magic!

Any how, this week I want to focus on some of the smaller things that you will encounter when playing in a Competitive (Comp) event.

The first one being perhaps being the most overlooked: the result slip.
I mentioned this last week, but basically what it is, small slip of paper with your name and the name of your opponent on it.

Also, you will find each others DCI numbers on it as well as the number of points each of you have in the event so far.

There are also lines under 3 headings, Wins, Draws and Drop.
At the end of your match, you record the result on the slip.
So if you beat your opponent 2 - 1, you would put 2 next to your name on the slip and 1 next to your opponents’ name.
Then each of you have to sign the slip to show that you agree that the score is correct and then hand it in to a Judge who will give it to the score keeper.
If you wish to drop from the event, which means you desire to have no further part to play in it, you mark the line that says drop.
That lets the Scorekeeper know to drop you and you will not be paired for any of the subsequent rounds.

This leads me to the next bit of the event, the actual pairings.
Most large Comp events will print and post pairings alphabetically, which means that your name will appear twice in the pairings.
Don’t worry, you only have one opponent. Also on the pairings page will be the table number you are required to sit at for the match and the number of points you have so far in the event.
If you notice that your score is incorrect, you MUST notify the Judges immediately, if you pick up the fact that you were recorded with a loss as opposed to a win two or three rounds after the fact, it is too late and the result will not be changed.
The onus is on you to ensure your points total is correct.
The next thing is that you need to have a way of keeping track of yours and your opponent’s life total.
Dice are NOT acceptable.
You either need to be writing it all down or you can use an electronic device so long as it remains visible and is accessible to both players at all times.
Dice can change if the table is bumped, leading to unnecessary arguments.
Pen and paper are easy to follow.
The final point that I can think of for now is, never get involved in some one else’s game.
If you see something, call a Judge!
That is why we are there and we will determine what has happened and the appropriate fix for the situation if something has indeed happened.
If you give play advice to a player, YOU will be the one punished by the judges.

Always remember that no matter what the level of play is, we are all there to have fun and enjoy ourselves. Rules are necessary in all things so that every one can enjoy the event equally.

Again if you have queries or comments, please feel free to comment below or message me on Facebook.
Till next time, keep tapping that Mana!

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