Like with the Medium Event Lead badge, this indicates that the judge is an expert in tournament policy and investigations at large competitive events. There are complex calls that often require consultation because of the potential damage they can do to a match. This includes rewinds, reversing decisions, investigations, and more. Like with the Medium […]
Category: MTG Level 3
MTG: Level 2: Medium Event Lead Application
This badge indicates that the judge has significant experience with large competitive events, and can lead logistical complex teams that require advanced planning and flexibility. Leadership at this level requires a degree of personal insight and proven growth. Before a judge can apply for their large event lead practical, they must be a level two […]
MTG: Self-Evaluation
Welcome to the Judge Academy lesson on Self-Evaluation. We’re going to talk about exactly what this part of the SSM pillar means, why it’s important, developing the tools and habits you need to self-evaluate yourself effectively, and how to best write self-reviews.
MTG: Level 3: Phase 2 Application
Once you’ve earned your Medium Event Lead and Policy Expert Badges, have completed your self-reviews, and have worked with level three judges to earn your recommendations, you are ready to move on to phase two. In this application, please confirm that you have your MEL and PE badges, your score on your L3 Preliminary Exam, […]
MTG: Level 3 Final Exam
This course contains the two sections of the Level 3 Final Exam. The Rules portion is 40 questions and has a time limit of 120 minutes. The Policy portion is 10 questions and has a time limit of 45 minutes. This exam has a six-month cooldown. Before you begin, make sure you have a stable […]
MTG: Level 3 Preliminary Exam
This course contains the two sections of the Level 3 Preliminary Exam. The Rules portion is 20 questions and has a time limit of 90 minutes. The Policy portion is 10 questions and has a time limit of 45 minutes. This exam has a six-month cooldown. Before you begin, make sure you have a stable […]
MTG: Card Counting
Welcome to this course on Card Counting! There are many questions from players that could induce a card counting situation. Perhaps you are figuring out if a player drew an extra card or forgot to draw at some point in the game. It might be checking how many cards were milled by an ability. Maybe […]
MTG: Looking for Incentives
Welcome to the “Looking for Incentives” Judge Academy course in the Level 3 track, created by Alfonso Bueno. During this course we are going to review: Why we need to look for incentives during investigations What are the risks, costs, and rewards players perceive when they are deciding if they want to intentionally break a […]
MTG: Event Awareness
Most events run smoothly: players arrive, register, round pairings are posted, calls get answered, results are collected and entered, final pairings are posted, and prizes are distributed. But in some events, something unexpected happens, and that nice and easy routine gets derailed, which can cause discomfort for players and staff (such as delays), threaten the […]
MTG: Actionable Feedback
Welcome to the Judge Academy lesson on “Actionable Feedback”. Feedback has long been a cornerstone of the judge program. We’ve been helping our peers grow from our experience and building on a knowledgebase over two decades old while also injecting new ideas and techniques to improve ourselves. Almost any interaction can be interpreted as feedback, […]
MTG: Getting Over First Impressions
Are you the same judge you were when you first started judging? Do you know more about the rules now? Think of how often you had to study those complicated layers questions. What about policy? Did you ever really understand lapsing triggers or give a game loss for drawing extra cards when you shouldn’t have? […]
MTG: Advanced Investigations I
The pair of Advanced Investigations modules are designed to get deeper into the Investigations theory and provide a useful way to guide the investigation process, so you can collect enough relevant information to make your decision. In this first module we’ll focus on: the different kind of information you can have access to apart from […]
MTG: Being a Pillar in your Community
Magic Judges, particularly those at higher levels, are often seen as pillars of their communities. But what specifically does that mean for the judges themselves and the communities they support? This module will dive deeper into the some of the concepts and help you understand the respect, responsibility, and influence that comes with holding these […]
MTG: DOJ Self-Review
Now that you have taken and passed the required Development of Other Judges courses, it’s time to reflect! Self-Evaluation is a skill that is easy to start and difficult to master. The key to self-growth on your way to Level 3 is, to be honest with yourself about where your strengths and weaknesses are, and […]
MTG: Leadership Vs Authority
Welcome to the Judge Academy module on Leadership vs. Authority. During this module, we’ll go over the differences between leadership and authority, discuss the importance of those differences, and talk about how to leverage both leadership and authority to become a better judge. Authority is a separate concept that is often confused with leadership. In […]
MTG: Presence
Hi everyone, and welcome to this Judge Academy module on Presence, part of the L3 Pillar ‘Leadership, Presence, and Charisma’ written by Niels Viaene, a level 3 judge from Belgium. In this presentation, we will go over definitions and interpretations of the concept, and move into tips and tricks to improve this quality.
MTG: Being Approachable
Welcome to the Judge Academy lesson on “Being Approachable”. It can often be difficult for a judge to approach someone who is in a position of authority, either an explicit one, like a Team Lead or Head Judge role, or implicit, such as a difference in certification level or experience in as a judge. While […]
MTG: When Mistakes Happen
Welcome to the Judge Academy module on When Mistakes Happen. In this module, we’ll talk about the reality that mistakes will be made, the contexts in which they’ll be made, some causes of mistakes, and what to do when you or someone else makes a mistake. And I do mean “when”, because we all will. […]
MTG: Leadership Self-Review
Now that you have taken and passed the required Leadership courses, it’s time to reflect! Self-Evaluation is a skill that is easy to start and difficult to master. The key to self-growth on your way to Level 3 is, to be honest with yourself about where your strengths and weaknesses are, and how you intend […]
MTG: Advanced Investigations II
Hello everyone and welcome to the L3 “Advanced Investigations II” module! As we already introduced in “Advanced Investigations I”, these two modules will get deeper into Investigation theory and provide you with a useful way to guide your investigation process, so you can collect enough relevant information to make your decision. During this module we’ll […]
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