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.
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.
As a scorekeeper, familiarity with GEM and coverage tools is key to delivering an enjoyable watching experience. In this article, Sebastian Bednarski goes over how to set up your double draft events use PurpleFox to set up useful graphics for your community.
In large events, the judging staff is typically separated into multiple teams. What does a Deck Check team do? What they are responsible for? What can you expect to be doing as a member of this team? All this and more inside!
In large events such as Callings, hundreds of players play in a tournament where judges are typically separated into multiple teams. Join me as I introduce you to what types of teams are at large events, what they are responsible for, as well as what you can expect to be doing being a member of such teams.
Judging through language barriers can be tricky. However, by paying a little extra attention with the way you communicate, you can help everyone have a better time at any event, even when you don’t share the same languages!
From the vibrant city of Madrid, Antonio Ferreiro, with assistance from Riccardo Tessitori and Laura Lobato, recounts the tale of Spanish Nationals 2023 and his experiences judging at the event.
This month, we are recognizing Selene Bergers as our judge of the month for being an active and positive influence for the judge community in Europe!
Always wanted to be a Flesh & Blood judge, but not sure of where to start? Guest Writer Luna Borges (L1, Brazil) breaks down the steps to best set you up for success in her new article!
This month we are recognizing Frédéric St-Laurent as our judge of the month for his contributions as JCR for Canada and as an active premier event judge.
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