So I'm taking the "bar" in a couple of weeks. Anyone here (judges or not) that have any sort of tips as to what the exam focuses on? I'd like to have a good understanding of what I can expect to see if at all possible.
I'm on page 124/199 in the comprehensive rulebook and I have just about memorized what i've read thus far, I just want to know any test taking tips you guys may have to help me.
Read carefully, a lot of dumb mistakes get made. Is it the Judge exam or the Rules Advisor test?
Level 1? If so, you need to know a good amount of what to do in case of rule break, and then most of the other stuff is about the same as Rules Advisor, it was for me at least haha
Judge's exam for level 1 certification . I have the test date set up with a lv 2 i know.
Read a lot on what to do in case of rule breaking.
Quote from: Mishra, Artificer Extraordinaire on January 18, 2014, 10:31:59 PM
Read a lot on what to do in case of rule breaking.
By that do you mean like what to do in the event of a play before a decision to mulligan? Things like that or?
Elaborate if you would.
I recently passed it and the easiest questions to miss are on the rules of two headed giant. Aside from that I found it slightly easier than the rules advisor test because once you are comfortable enough to pass that one then your inderstanding of the game smooths out and concepts are far easier to grasp because you can look past the current situation or question and find the baseline rules that are causing the confusion.
Most importantly though to be a L1 know your JAR.
Problem #1, what is JAR?
Judging at Regular competitive enviroment. This is what most L1s do. It is the guideline to none rule related judge calls. You L2 has done you a major disservice if you dont know this already.
I knew this but I didn't know it was called "JAR"
Judge's talk in acronyms a lot so it's still a disservice but i am glad you know what it is at least.
Always a good way to do well in anything
Visualize yourself performing swell in said activity. Be confident that "Hey! I can do this!"
And well. Best of luck to you!
Don't forget the practice tests. They're -probably- helpful for this situation. Considering it's the whole reason they exist.
Do judges get paid?
Quote from: Ertai on January 19, 2014, 03:49:33 AM
Do judges get paid?
We get compensated for our time judging. There is no set rate or anything though. Sometimes cash, often sealed product, and almost always dinner.
Depends who hired them
I've talked to some judges who get screwed over by other judges who basically skipped out on basic travel arrangements etc
Those promos are nice and all but sometimes traveling and all that doesn't really make it all add up
Quote from: Muggywuggy on January 19, 2014, 04:11:35 AM
Depends who hired them
I've talked to some judges who get screwed over by other judges who basically skipped out on basic travel arrangements etc
Those promos are nice and all but sometimes traveling and all that doesn't really make it all add up
This is always why you make written arragements prior to the event.
Quote from: Kaleo42 on January 19, 2014, 02:30:41 AM
Judging at Regular competitive enviroment. This is what most L1s do. It is the guideline to none rule related judge calls. You L2 has done you a major disservice if you dont know this already.
Well he actually says things in context rather than acronyms. I talked to my lgs owner and he said that I could judge with the L2 to get some real-time experience, so that's nice to have.
So this is no career?
Sooooo is it a hobby or what? I'm just trying to understand.
Quote from: Ertai on January 19, 2014, 11:10:33 AM
So this is no career?
Sooooo is it a hobby or what? I'm just trying to understand.
It's just a fun way to get a "backstage pass" to wizards. I just see it as a hobby. I like being the most knowledgable person in the room, and when you're a judge you have a certification saying just that.
The promos are just extra ;)