Online discussions—especially those fueled by strong emotions—are rarely productive venues for clarification. Even well-intentioned rule explanations can be twisted, misquoted, or used against you or others. But, when a controversy happens, players will instinctively look to judges for guidance and assurance. What should you do in these situations? Émilien Wild offers his thoughts and reasoning behind choosing when and when not to engage.
Category: Guest Articles
Steve Broda, also known as Judge Broda, is a UK judge based in the heart of London. In this travel guide, Steve will tell you some of the best places to visit to make your trip to London more memorable. Whether you’re going as a first-timer or a Rowdy Local, there should be something new for you to experience!
Flesh and Blood can be a complicated game, and players will often make errors in a game that are technically legal but not intentional. When can judges step in and reverse gameplay errors or misjudgments? Eser Unger goes over when judges can and can’t reverse actions, and provides a handy flowchart for reference!
Kia ora and welcome to the Garden City – Otautahi. Or, as it’s otherwise known, Christchurch! Paul Johnson gives you the rundown on all of the things you need to know – and need to see – when you get here for the Battle Hardened this weekend!
Judge Helen Zbihlyj gives a rundown on what to expect when travelling to Memphis, home to barbeque, blues, and the next Calling!
As Flesh and Blood comes to his home country for The Hunted World Premiere, Judge Zdeněk Matura presents to us his personal travel guide to the city of Prague!
If you’re a new or aspiring Flesh and Blood judge, taking your first few judge calls can feel a bit intimidating. Don’t worry – Emilien Wild explains the proper etiquette and procedure for taking judge calls in any setting, from your local PQ to Callings and beyond!
Yudai Shimizu takes us through his experience with his very first Calling level event at the Part the Mistveil World Premiere weekend in Tokyo last May. Read about the scenarios he encountered and the lessons he learned over the weekend!
Whether you’re aiming for Level 0 or Level 2, we get it – Flesh and Blood rules and policy is hard. Fortunately, Joe Kavanagh from the Exams team is here to provide everyone with something that’s been asked for quite a while – study guides for all current rules and policy exams!