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Casual player

Casual players are not expected to have a good grasp of tournament documents and customs, and are likely here for the Magic experience itself. Example : You're a new player and this is your first tournament ever. You registred because it was organized in your local game shop. You're the best player amongst your playgroup, and came here to play your famous tribal turtle deck.

Casual player

Casual players are not expected to have a good grasp of tournament documents and customs, and are likely here for the Magic experience itself. Example : You started to play in 1994 but never been active on the competitive scene. However, some of your friends registered for this tournament and you decided to give it a shot with your pet deck.

Casual player

Casual players are not expected to have a good grasp of tournament documents and customs, and are likely here for the Magic experience itself. Example : You started to play 6 months ago, read a lot of online articles and are really interested by competition, but this is your first tournament ever.

Casual player

Casual players are not expected to have a good grasp of tournament documents and customs, and are likely here for the Magic experience itself. Example : You only came here because your friends talked you into it. Tournaments in general bore you, and this one in particular is horrible.

Competitive player

Competitive players usually have experience of various tournaments and are often engaging in them in order to compare themselves to other players, attaching more importance to the actual result of the matches. Example : You're a PTQ grinder, actively playing to any tournament you can reach. So far, you've been out of luck.

Competitive player

Competitive players usually have experience of various tournaments and are often engaging in them in order to compare themselves to other players, attaching more importance to the actual result of the matches. Example : You're a PTQ grinder, actively playing to any tournament you can reach. You have been qualified twice to a Pro Tour, where you bombed.

Competitive player

Competitive players usually have experience of various tournaments and are often engaging in them in order to compare themselves to other players, attaching more importance to the actual result of the matches. Example : You haven't played a lot of competitive tournaments so far, but your attitude at your local game store led your TO to advise you to try bigger tournaments

Famous Pro Player

You're a platinum level player know for his online articles on a famous Magic website. You have several Pro Tour top 8 under your belt. You already signed cards for three different people today. Example : You can either make-up a Pro Player character or impersonate a famous player that the audience will likely know : LSV, PVDDR, Finkel, etc.

Judge

You're playing your own character, with the twists added by the other cards. Note that you're here as a player, even if you're a certified judge. Example : No need for example, you're playing as yourself !

Casual player

Casual players are not expected to have a good grasp of tournament documents and customs, and are likely here for the Magic experience itself. Example : You're a new player and this is your first tournament ever. You registered because it was organized in your local game shop. You're the best player amongst your playgroup, and came here to play your famous mill deck.

Casual player

Casual players are not expected to have a good grasp of tournament documents and customs, and are likely here for the Magic experience itself. Example : You started to play in 1995 but never been active on the competitive scene. However, some of your friends registered for this tournament and you decided to give it a shot with your pet deck.

Casual player

Casual players are not expected to have a good grasp of tournament documents and customs, and are likely here for the Magic experience itself. Example : You started to play 3 months ago, talked a lot with local competitive players and got advices from them, but this is your first tournament ever.

Casual player

Casual players are not expected to have a good grasp of tournament documents and customs, and are likely here for the Magic experience itself. Example : You enjoy a lot Magic since you discovered it last month playing Duels of the Planeswalkers, and you wanted to play with real cards. You registered to the first tournament you seen.

Competitive player

Competitive players usually have experience of various tournaments and are often engaging in them in order to compare themselves to other players, attaching more importance to the actual result of the matches. Example : You're a PTQ grinder, actively playing to any tournament you can reach. So far, you've been out of luck.

Competitive player

Competitive players usually have experience of various tournaments and are often engaging in them in order to compare themselves to other players, attaching more importance to the actual result of the matches. Example : You're a PTQ grinder, actively playing to any tournament you can reach. You have been qualified once to a Pro Tour, where you bombed.

Competitive player

Competitive players usually have experience of various tournaments and are often engaging in them in order to compare themselves to other players, attaching more importance to the actual result of the matches. Example : You haven't played a lot of competitive tournaments so far, but your attitude at your local game store led your TO to advise you to try bigger tournaments

Famous Pro Player

You're a platinum level player know for his online articles on a famous Magic website. You have several Pro Tour top 8 under your belt. You already signed cards for three different people today. Example : You can either make-up a Pro Player character or impersonate a famous player that the audience will likely know : Kibler, Juza, Nelson, etc.

Judge

You're playing your own character, with the twists added by the other cards. Note that you're here as a player, even if you're a certified judge. Example : No need for example, you're playing as yourself !

Life totals problems

There is a difference between life totals recorded by each players, and it's not easy to figure out which one is the good one. Example : A trigger has been forgot. Combat math has been messed up. A burn or life gaining spell has been forgot. A life gain or lose has been recorded for apparently no reason.

Forgot to desideboard

Player A just drew a card that was listed as part of his sideboard. Example : The card could have been drew in the opening hand, or during a later turn. If player A is cheating, it's likely player B who called because he felt something was wrong.

Illegal blocking

In a game-threatening attack phase, player A blocks illegally, which would allow him to survive. Example : A protection creature is blocked by an object it has protection from. A creature is blocked by a can't block creature.

Have one extra card in hand

Player A has one more card in hand than he should. That could be noticed on the spot or some turns later. Example : Player A took a mulligan with one too many cards. Player A drew one more cards than he should when resolving a spell. Player A drew when he was on the play.

Illegal casting

Player A plays a game breaking spell that will make him win (or not lose) on the spot. The casting is illegal, though. Example : Wrath of God casted for the wrong mana. Removal played on an illegal target. Sorcery played during opponent's turn.

Missed Trigger

Player A didn't acknowledge a trigger ability that is usually beneficial, but was detrimental in this situation. Example : Dark Confidant's trigger. Restauration's Angel with an Illusion as the only other creature on the battlefield.

Looking extra cards while shuffling

While shuffling player B's deck, player A had potentially seen some of the cards. Example : This could happen by letting some cards fall off or by having player A's gaze directed in the deck direction with some cards facing up.

Marked cards with pattern

Some cards from player A are marked, and they all share a strategical characteristic. Example : Sideboard cards with cleaner sleeves. Land cards upside down. Combo cards not all the way in the sleeves.

Slow Play

While player A is leading 1-0, player B complains he's playing too slow and they'll likely reach time. Example : Player A takes a long time before each action. He goes in the tank for a really long time before a difficult decision. He shuffles far more than needed. He repeatedly asks questions about graveyard, cards in hand, etc.

Yes

You did it on purpose in order to gain an advantage. Depending on your character, you could have done it with or without knowing it was against the rules. Alternatively, you could have done it by mistake, but didn't call a judge because it was at your advantage. Or you could lie to the judge about what happ

Yes

You did it on purpose in order to gain an advantage. Depending on your character, you could have done it with or without knowing it was against the rules. Alternatively, you could have done it by mistake, but didn't call a judge because it was at your advantage. Or you could lie to the judge about what happ

No

It's an honest mistake, It happened by accident and/or sloppiness

No


No


No


No


No


No


You think A is honest

You think your opponent is honest and it was a genuine mistake. You called the judge to fix the issue. You don't expect any investigation or harsh penalty.









A is a cheater, but you won't say it

You think your opponent is cheating, but don't want to say so in front of him. You expect the judge to get that your opponent did it on purpose, and expect your opponent to get an harsh penalty. However, you won't go to far in your accusations.

A is a cheater, but you won't say it

You think your opponent is cheating, but don't want to say so in front of him. You expect the judge to get that your opponent did it on purpose, and expect your opponent to get an harsh penalty. However, you won't go to far in your accusations.

A cheats and must be disqualified

You think your opponent is cheating, and will not get him go out of that lightly. You expect the judge to get that your opponent did it on purpose, and expect your opponent to get an harsh penalty. If that's not the case, you're ready to complain.

A cheats and must be disqualified

You think your opponent is cheating, and will not get him go out of that lightly. You expect the judge to get that your opponent did it on purpose, and expect your opponent to get an harsh penalty. If that's not the case, you're ready to complain.

Nervous

This whole thing is stressing you and it shows in your behavior. depending on your character, the stress could come from the problem, the presence of a judge, the questions asked, your opponent's behavior... You act nervous.

Nervous


Nervous


Arrogant

You know better than anybody else involve in this situation. This judge guy is certainly not able to deal with the situation and your opponent isn't able to understand anything. You won't shut up until they agree with you.

Angry

Something that have been done or said is making you angry. How could your opponent dares to behave this way ? And how could this judge sides with him ? That's so unfair ! Unless someone calm you, you're getting angrier and angrier.

Cool

You take this whole thing in a quite relaxed way. Whatever happens here, it won't ruin your day. Maybe you don't care that much about this game or this tournament anyway. Maybe you don't think you can convince anybody. Maybe you're just a cool guy in general.

Rules Lawyer

You put to much importance on the letter of the rule than on its spirit, and hope you can « game » the judge. Maybe you think you found a loophole in the rules. Maybe you think you could talk the judge out of this. Maybe you start calling out your opponent on things he done before and want them penalized too.

Lost

You're clueless. This could be genuine or on purpose. You have no idea what is happening here. Worst : you don't understand a thing about what is explained to you. Who is this guy in black ? Alternatively, you don't understand (yet) what is the mistake your opponent is talking about.

Obnoxious

You're the most unpleasant player you can think of. You're here to crush little kid's dreams and ruin the fun of every people involved in this tournament. Your opponent provoked you, you're make his day an hell. You use every tactic you know to make your opponent (or the judge) tilt.

Nervous


Nervous


Nervous


Arrogant

You know better than anybody else involve in this situation. This judge guy is certainly not able to deal with the situation and your opponent isn't able to understand anything. You won't shut up until they agree with you.

Angry

Something that have been done or said is making you angry. How could your opponent dares to behave this way ? And how could this judge sides with him ? That's so unfair ! Unless someone calm you, you're getting angrier and angrier.

Cool

You take this whole thing in a quite relaxed way. Whatever happens here, it won't ruin your day. Maybe you don't care that much about this game or this tournament anyway. Maybe you don't think you can convince anybody. Maybe you're just a cool guy in general.

Rules Lawyer

You put to much importance on the letter of the rule than on its spirit, and hope you can « game » the judge. Maybe you think you found a loophole in the rules. Maybe you think you could talk the judge out of this. Maybe you start calling out your opponent on things he done before and want them penalized too.

Lost

You're clueless. And useless. You have no idea what is happening here. Worst : you don't understand a thing about what is explained to you. Who is this guy in black ? Alternatively, you don't understand (yet) how the mistake could have happen.

Obnoxious

You're the most unpleasant player you can think of. You're here to crush little kid's dreams and ruin the fun of every people involved in this tournament. Your opponent provoked you, you're make his day an hell. You use every tactic you know to make your opponent (or the judge) tilt.

FNM

This is a 12 player FNM, and the winner gets one booster and a handshake, No Floor Judge, HJ level 1.

FNM

This is a 18 player FNM, and the winner gets five boosters No Floor Judge, HJ level 1.

FNM

This is a 32 player FNM, and the winner gets twelve boosters. Level 1 HJ, level 1 FJ

FNM

This is a 60 player FNM, and the winner gets a box of boosters. Level 2 HJ, level 1 FJ

GPT : round 2

This a 11 player GPT, most of players are local casual players, none of them interested by the byes. No Floor Judge, HJ level 1.

GPT : Semi-finals

This a 24 player GPT, a few players are competitive players came here to get the byes. No Floor Judge, HJ level 2

PTQ : round 2

This is a 120 player PTQ, both players are 0-1. Level 2 HJ, level 1 FJ

PTQ : round 6

This is a 110 player PTQ, both players are 5-1. Winner could likely draw into top 8. Level 2 HJ, level 1 FJ

PTQ : Finals

This is a 160 player PTQ. Winner goes to Pro Tour : The Moon. Level 2 HJ, level 1 FJ

Missed Trigger

Player A didn't acknowledge a trigger ability that is usually beneficial, but was detrimental in this situation, and moved far beyond its point of resolution. Example : Player A controls Braids, Cabal Minion. After he has declared attackers, he realizes that he has failed to sacrifice a permanent at the beginning of his upkeep.

Missed Trigger

Player B forgot about a beneficial trigger. Player A noticed and said nothing. Example : Player B realizes that she forgot to remove the final counter from a suspended spell.

Missed Trigger

Player A didn't acknowledge a trigger ability that is detrimental. Player B notices on the spot. Example : Player A forgets to pay the cumulative upkeep cost for a creature.

Missed Trigger

Player B forgot about a beneficial trigger. Player A noticed and said nothing. Player B notices a few second later, but didn't took any action since. Example : Player B controls Soul Warden and forgets to gain 1 life when a creature enters the battlefield under his opponent’s control.

Looking at extra cards

Player A sees things he's not supposed to. Example : Player A reveals (drops, flips over) a card while shuffling her opponent’s deck.


Player A sees things he's not supposed to. Example : Player A flips over an extra card while drawing from his deck.


Player B thinks player A seen things he's not supposed to. Example : Player A sees the bottom card of her deck when presenting it to her opponent for cutting/shuffling.


Player A makes a game mistake that allows him to see cards he's not supposed to. Example : Player A activates a Sensei’s Divining Top that is no longer on the battlefield, and sees 3 cards before the mistake is noticed.

Drawing Extra Cards

Player A makes a game action that puts too many cards in his hand. The action is legal, the number of cards is not. Example : Player A draws 4 cards after casting Ancestral Recall.

Drawing Extra Cards

Player A makes a game action that puts too many cards in his hand. The action is illegal. B could have, or couldn't have, prevented it. Example : Player A draws a card forgetting that a Howling Mine is no longer on the battlefield.

Drawing Extra Cards

Player A have to many cards in hand. Neither player is sure about that, and the judge will have to count. Example : Player A draws for his turn, and then draws again for his turn a few moments later.

Drawing Extra Cards

Player A misplaces a card toward his hand. Neither player is sure about that, and the judge will have to count. Example : Player A puts a creature with lethal damage on it into her hand instead of her graveyard.

Improper Drawing at the Start of the Game

Player A doesn't resolve properly a mulligan, and it's immediately noticed. Example : Player A draws seven cards in his initial hand (instead of six) after taking a mulligan.


Player A have one card to much in hand. Player B is the one who notices. Example : Player A draws eight cards in her initial hand (instead of seven).


Player A draws when B isn't looking. Player B notices something is wrong at the end of turn. Example : Player A, who is playing first (as opposed to drawing first), incorrectly draws a card during her first draw step.

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