“Too advanced.” “Not for me.” “I prefer playing.” These are the just some of the reasons judges give for not pursuing Level 2. Most of them are wrong. Here is what L2 actually requires, why the bar is more reachable than you think, and why the time to find out is right now.
The road to L2 looks different for every judge! In this new article series, Eric Lee interviews and reflects on the stories of recently certified Level 2 judges from across the program. Each installment covers one or more judges and their path through certification, the moments that shaped them, and what the role looks like from the other side.
You’ve met the Europe team, now meet the Americas Feedback & Mentoring Team! Eric Lee gives an overview to learn how the team is working to make the path to L2 clearer for judges across the region.
Flesh and Blood Organized Play is growing faster than the judge program’s current L2 base can support. This is the introduction to the Europe Feedback & Mentoring Team: who we are, what we are building in 2026, and why the work ahead will require the whole community.
Pro Tours are exciting for players, whether competing or watching from home, and for judges as well. The highest-stakes events put our policies to the test, expose edge cases, and drive meaningful improvements to our documentation. This weekend has led to one such change.
After a Pro Tour for the history books, it’s time for our usual news bulletin! This update will go over the topics covered in our news update at the conference, including a summary of recent events and updates from Community Teams, Level 2 maintenance and new incentives, some rules and policy updates, and best of all – previews!
The Policy Team: one of the judge program’s most essential yet behind-the-scenes groups, responsible for reviewing game policies and ensuring they serve both judges and players effectively. Eric Lee sits down with Eser Unger, the current Policy Team lead, to understand how this team operates, why it exists, and how judges like you can contribute to shaping the policies we use every day.
Hello judges and players! This is JPM Klaus Lassacher. In this article, we would like to show you the selection system for the Flesh and Blood Calling Head and Support judges. The following also applies as a baseline for being a Head or Support Judge at a Pro Tour or World Championship.
For many newer judges, prepping for your first “big” local event can be a bit daunting. “How do I prepare?”, “What do I do when I get there?”, “What is expected of me and of the TO?” Level 2 Judge Damon Terry breaks down everything you need to prep and do during a PQ or RTN so that you can deliver the best experience for your players, your store, and yourself!
World Tour: Montreal is just a week away, and once again local judge Oscar Ojeda Gomez is bringing you the best sights, activities, and food to make the most out of your visit to the city – and avoid getting too many Frostbite tokens while you’re here!