If a player has presented their deck to be cut by their opponent and drawn their first hand, there can be no more sideboarding. In the case that the start of game procedure is more thoroughly out-of-order than this policy accounts for, you can always ask a judge for assistance.
The answer is C — Tyler must take the first turn. Per TRP 3.3, if a player who must choose who goes first looks at the cards in their opening hand before making that choice, they are required to take the first turn. #fabtcg #fabjudges
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What happens next?
1️⃣ A
2️⃣ B
3️⃣ C
4️⃣ D
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A) No penalty — Tyler may still choose freely
B) Nic gets to choose who goes first
C) Tyler must take the first turn
D) The judge determines who goes first
At an Armory, Tyler wins the die roll and must choose who takes the first turn. Before declaring their choice, they peek at their opening hand. What happens next? #fabtcg #fabjudges
The Policy Team: one of the judge program’s most essential yet behind-the-scenes groups. Eric Lee sits down with Eser Unger, the 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👇🔗
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Thank you to the Chinese judge community and Ruika company for such a warm welcome at WT Shanghai!
Shoutout as well to the judges and staff who made the event run so smoothly. Looking forward to more events in China and seeing the community continue to grow.
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Huge thank you to all the staff and judges who helped make Calling Memphis a great event!
Also a (long overdue) shoutout to the judges and incredible FaB Foundry team from Calling Columbus🐝
You can find both staff photos below.
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In an update to the requirements published in 2024, Judge Program Manager Klaus Lassacher goes over the updated requirements and responsibilities for Calling Head Judge and Support Judge roles. Read on to find out! 🔗 👇
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The good answer is B. When a weapon (the attack-source) moves to a new chain link, the attack (attack-proxy) ceases to exist (cr 1.4.3c,) and no longer counts as an attack that Tyler controls. Tyler only controls two attacks when tiger trap defends #fabtcg #fabjudges
How much will it attack for?
1️⃣ A
2️⃣ B
3️⃣ C
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A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
Tyler plays Blood on her Hands, choosing each mode twice(1x each for each of two Cintari Sabers(A and B). They attack with A, then B, and then A a second time. On the 3rd attack, Nic plays Tiger Trap. When Tyler attacks with B a second time, how much will it attack for? #fabtcg #fabjudges
The good answer is A. Ripple Away reduces both creation effects. Gold-Baited Hook applies to Scooba's attack, which is separate from Scooba. However, the source is still considered to be Scooba for the purposes of Ripple Away (1.7.1a) since an attack proxy is not a valid source. #fabtcg #fabjudges
What happens next?
1️⃣ A
2️⃣ B
3️⃣ C
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A. Tyler will make 0 Gold total
B. Tyler will make 1 Gold total
C. Tyler will make 2 Gold total
Tyler activates Gold-Baited Hook and then Attacks with Scooba, Salty Sea Dog. In response to Scooba's attack trigger, Nic discard Ripple Away and declares no blocks. Tyler bottoms a Yellow card from their grave. Which is most correct if Scooba hits? #fabtcg #fabjudges
As explained below, it does not. Bravo can still activate the ability, but it essentially is "2{r}: Go Again"
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For many newer judges, prepping for your first “big” local event can be a bit daunting. 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! #fabtcg #fabjudges
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The good answer is C. Since turning a card face-up is not part of the cost of the ability, the ability still attempts to resolve. #fabtcg #fabjudges
Which is most correct?
1️⃣ A
2️⃣ B
3️⃣ C
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A. They may activate their hero ability only if there is a face-down card in arsenal.
B. This activation is an illegal activation and will be rewound.
C. They may activate their hero ability even if there is no face-down card in arsenal, and then swing Anothos.
Tyler, playing Bravo, Flattering Showman, wants to activate their hero ability and then attack with Anothos. Which of the following is most true? #fabtcg #fabjudges
The good answer is A. Pitching a 6{p} to Arcane Barrier enables Skera Strapping, which will be active in time to be applied (if Nic wishes!) to the modified event #fabtcg #fabjudges
