Hi, so I am an avid player of Magic, and I am thinking about becoming a Rules Advisor or possibly a Judge at the place where FNM plays closest to me, because as far as I know, the employee who is the judge is leav
Sorry, my lat message cut off. Anyways, their judge might be leaving soon and I would like to possibly become a judge and take his place, or a rules advisor. Any tips on how to go about trying to get judge? Or rules advisor at the least?
Read and understand the comprehensive rule book and ask questions about things that are unclear. Also do the practice tests first, until you can hit 100% every time (or at least close to). That way you will know you are ready. :)
Quote from: Wally on May 08, 2013, 07:06:24 PM
Read and understand the comprehensive rule book and ask questions about things that are unclear. Also do the practice tests first, until you can hit 100% every time (or at least close to). That way you will know you are ready. :)
Yep, this is good advice. I'm doing the hard-level practice tests right now, the hard ones are truly brutal. But you learn so much from doing them. I'm up to about a consistent 75% mark. The amount of stupid mistakes I make that I want to punch myself for when I re-read the questions afterward is...well, at least 2 per test :P
Studying under an active judge is part of the process, you must also be willing and able to judge major events. Most players who would like to become judges have it confused with being a "Rules Advisor". Being a judge requires a lot of commitment and dedication. Judging several events a year, actively improving and testing and effectively enforcing rules.
DCI takes their judges very seriously, and a great deal is on the line for approving them. But if you've for the desire to do it, it is a great and valuable thing.
^ also very true. It should be noted though that becoming a rules advisor is an important first step on the road to becoming a judge. It is still probably the best place to start, even if you are interested in full-fledged judgeship over just being a rules advisor.
Ok. Thanks for the advice.