JAR vs IPG

JAR vs IPGTwo similar but very different documents

Pierre Laquerre - Gérard Terpin - GP Vienna 2014

Similarities?


Introduction

Similarities?◦ Tell judges how to act during tournaments

Differences?◦ Everything else!


Introduction

Similarities?◦ Tell judges how to act during tournaments

Differences?◦ Everything else!◦ Goals/Philosophy◦ Fixes/Deviations◦ Penalties/Education


Introduction

Quick quiz: who are Magic’s rivals?


Goals/Philosophy - Regular

“Most Magic players play for fun and see a tournament as a social event.”




“Regular REL encourages a welcoming atmosphere and friendly competition.”




“Regular REL encourages a welcoming atmosphere and friendly competition.”◦ 97% of the tournaments were regular, only 3%

were competitive (France, 2013)◦ 12% of the players with a DCI-number have

played in a competitive tournament (France, 2013)



Are competitive tournament not social events?


Goals/Philosophy - Competitive

Are competitive tournament not social events?◦ =>They are

Is the atmosphere not welcoming?




Is the atmosphere not welcoming?◦ => We try to make it so

So what’s different?




Is the atmosphere not welcoming?◦ => We try to make it so

So what’s different?◦ => The investment of the players!◦ “These are events that protect the interests of all

players by providing event integrity”



Regular◦ Fun before competition◦ Everyone is welcomed

Competitive◦ Protect the players’ investment

Both are customer service, but with different priorities


Goals/Philosophy - summary

Fix: changes to the game state made by a judge after an infraction (can be no changes)


Fixes/Deviations - definitions

Fix: changes to the game state made by a judge after an infraction (can be no changes)

Deviation: choosing to do something other than what the document prescribes, concerning the fix or the penalty


Fixes/Deviations - definitions

Found in the “Common issues” paragraph. Infraction description followed by fix Example:

◦ “A player sees a card in a library that he or she shouldn’t have seen

◦ This is easily fixed by shuffling the card seen into the unknown portion of the library. Make sure to check if any player knows of any cards in the library (because an effect sent them to the bottom, for example), and ensure your fix preserves those cards.”


Fixes - JAR

“If a player accidentally breaks a rule, apply the best remedy described below.”


Fixes/Deviations - JAR


“If your situation isn’t covered here, use common sense to make the best ruling you can.”




“If your situation isn’t covered here, use common sense to make the best ruling you can.”

Some situations let you choose between two fixes◦ Examples : putting a forgotten trigger on the

stack or not, don’t do it if significant decisions have been made



“[…], we can do our best to fix the situation as fairly as possible.”



“[…], we can do our best to fix the situation as fairly as possible.”

“Focus on educating the players and keeping the game going rather than worrying about the impact on the game”



Name◦ Game Play Error – Drawing Extra Cards


Fixes - IPG

Name Penalty

◦ Game Loss


Fixes - IPG

Name Penalty Definition

◦ When is this infraction commited?


Fixes - IPG

Name Penalty Definition Examples

◦ Illustrates the definition


Fixes - IPG

Name Penalty Definition Examples Philosophy

◦ Why is it an infraction. How the penalty may vary depending on the infraction.


Fixes - IPG

Name Penalty Definition Examples Philosophy Additional Remedy

◦ The fix


Fixes - IPG

Every word counts!


Fixes - IPG

Every word counts!◦ Example: “If the player received confirmation

from his or her opponent before drawing the card (including confirming the number of cards when greater than one), the infraction is not Drawing Extra Cards.”


Fixes - IPG

Every word counts!◦ Example: “If the player received confirmation

from his or her opponent before drawing the card (including confirming the number of cards when greater than one), the infraction is not Drawing Extra Cards.”

◦ Example: “If the information needed to verify the legality was ever in a uniquely identifiable position (such as on top of the library or as the only card in hand) after the infraction was committed, do not upgrade the penalty and reveal the information if possible.


Fixes - IPG

“Only the Head Judge is authorized to issue penalties that deviate from these guidelines.

The Head Judge may not deviate from this guide’s procedures except in significant and exceptional circumstances or a situation that has no applicable philosophy for guidance.”


Deviations - IPG

“Significant and exceptional circumstances are rare — a table collapses, a booster contains cards from a different set, etc.

The Rules Enforcement Level, round of the tournament, age or experience-level of the player, desire to educate the player, and certification level of the judge are NOT exceptional circumstances.”


Deviations - IPG

“If another judge feels deviation is appropriate, he or she must consult with the Head Judge.”


Deviations - IPG

“If another judge feels deviation is appropriate, he or she must consult with the Head Judge.”

Don’t deviate!!


Deviations - IPG


Penalties/Education

Only two kind of penalties given at Regular tournaments


Penalties/Education - JAR


Game Loss◦ “A player continuing to make the same mistake

despite repeated reminders may be warned that the next occurrence will result in a Game Loss.”






◦ “Hopefully this final step will not be required, but knowing it is possible should get the player to correct their behavior.”






◦ “Hopefully this final step will not be required, but knowing it is possible should get the player to correct their behavior.”

◦ “Focus on educating the players and keeping the game going rather than worrying about the impact on the game.”




Game Loss Disqualification

◦ “Certain actions will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Every effort should be made to educate players before and during events; however, ignorance is not an acceptable defence of these actions.”




Game Loss Disqualification

They are extremely rare



“Rules violations usually require a penalty or they are unenforceable”


Penalties/Education - IPG


“The purpose of a penalty is to educate the player not to make similar mistakes in the future.”





“Penalties are also for the deterrence and education of every other player in the event”





“Penalties are also for the deterrence and education of every other player in the event”

“[Penalties] are also used to track player behavior over time”



“Any time a penalty is issued, the judge must explain to the players involved the infraction the procedure for fixing the situation and the penalty”

“The level of penalty an infraction carries is based on these factors: …”



“[…], desire to educate the player, […] are NOT exceptional circumstances”



“[…], desire to educate the player, […] are NOT exceptional circumstances”

Make sure you are not “coaching” a player




Key points

JAR:◦ Make it welcoming for everyone◦ Apply the document’s fixes when appropriate,

improvise otherwise◦ No penalties for honest mistakes, discussion first

for unwanted behaviour. Focus on education


Key points



for unwanted behaviour. Focus on education IPG:

◦ Protect the players’ investment◦ Apply the document


Key points



for unwanted behaviour. Focus on education IPG:

◦ Protect the players’ investment◦ Apply the document◦ Really apply the document; each word counts!


Key points


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