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🐝
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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
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
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
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
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
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! 👇
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Nic controls Shamanic Shinbones and Skera Strapping. Tyler plays Voltic Bolt (red) and Nic pitches Wrecker Romp (blue) to Arcane Barrier 1. Which is most correct? #fabtcg #fabjudges
The good answer is B. An attack targeting an ally is considered to have a 'defending hero' per the Feb 13th Rules Update. Provoke would add the attack action card to as defending for Riggermortis, and effects that care about this would see it (Commanding Performance, Sabers) #fabtcg #fabjudges
Tyler plays Commanding Performance and then attacks with Cintari Saber, Riggermortis, controlled by Nic. In reactions, Tyler plays Provoke. If Nic reveals an Attack Action Card, what happens next? #fabtcg #fabjudges
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Grateful to every judge and staff member who helped make this event run smoothly and created a great experience for our players. You’re the best! 🐝
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The good answer is C. With the Feb 13th Rules Update, ally attacks count as an 'attacking hero' so Tyler can pay 1{r}. If they do not, hit efects will not happen on Riggermortis' chain link. #fabtcg #fabjudges
Tyler plays Avast Ye! and then attacks with Riggermortis. Nic plays Tripwire Trap. What happens next? #fabtcg #fabjudges
The good answer is D: A and C.
In A, combat transitions to the Close Step as a Game State Action, but not until the Attack Step. In B, the Delayed Trigger does not occur until the Close Step of Combat (no priority) #fabtcg #fabjudges
In which of the following cases could Remembrance be played in response to the Watery Grave Trigger? #fabtcg #fabjudges
Answer: B. Upgrade when there is a pattern of malicious, intentional behaviour leading opponents to miss windows or commit infractions. Single incidents are not upgraded. Source: Policy 4.10 Rules Sharking. #fabtcg #fabjudges
Massive thanks to our amazing staff and judges for making the 956-player World Premiere in London such a success!
Compendium of Rathe is an outstanding set, and we can’t wait for all the great events coming this year! 🔥🐝
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Policy Time! At a ProQuest, which situation justifies upgrading Rules Sharking to a Game Loss? #fabtcg #fabjudges
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One year in, the Learn to Play certification has grown into a global program: 1,300+ judges have earned Basic, and 19 have achieved the aspirational Advanced. Learn to Play Project Lead Émilien Wild reviews 2025 highlights, and what to expect in 2026! 🔗👇
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The good answer is B. Modal abilities, once chosen, are Base Abilities of the card, which are not normally affected by rules modifications like 'cannot gains.' However, the mode of Enlightened Strike gives it the Base Ability 'this gets Go Again' which is affected by Hypothermia #fabtcg #fabjudges
Tyler, under the effect of Hypothermia, plays Enlightened Strike choosing Go Again as the mode. What happens next? #fabtcg #fabjudges
Answer: B. Major DPV = a violation that seriously and irreversibly compromises the integrity of the draft. Accidentally drafting two cards from a pack fits this. Passing the pack wrong way or picking after time are Minor DPV; bribery is a separate infraction. Source: PPG 3.6.2 #fabtcg #fabjudges
Policy Time! At a Calling, which of these is a Draft Procedure Violation (DPV) – Major? #fabtcg #fabjudges
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This might be the biggest spoiler of all! #fabtcg #fabjudges
