In this episode Bryan and Jacob are joined by former JudgeCast host Jess Dunks to go over cards of interest from M21 as well as talk about how wildly inconsistent P/T of whales are in relation to their size. Catch up with Jess as we cover intervening if clauses, copy effects, state based actions, playing additional lands, and all sorts of other rules minutia for the discerning rules nerd.
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Better late than never: In this episode Bryan and Jacob discuss the the recent WOTC bannings, companion rules change, and give first muddled impressions of the new Digital MTR and Digital IPG
Banning and Companion Rules Change – https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/june-1-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement?asp=4
Depictions of Racism in Magic – https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/depictions-racism-magic-2020-06-10
Digital Policy Docs – https://judgeacademy.com/policy-documents/
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In this episode Bryan and Jacob discuss a bevy of topics too small for their own episode. We discuss the ins and outs of the Multiplayer format Grand Melee, as well as the Notes Policy, Mana, and Proxies.
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In this episode Bryan and Jacob sit down with GPHJ Kevin Desprez and talk about Investigations from a GPHJ perspective. We talk about what information HJs want to know from floor judges, as well as tips and tricks used during investigations by the experts.
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In this episode Bryan and Jacob talk about the policy impacts of Companion, as well as go into more detail than you probably wanted on the rules updates with Ikoria. Were you aware that Sharks are no longer fish? Oops. I just spoiled 12 seconds.
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In the behemoth of an episode Bryan and Jacob discuss the ins and outs of Ikoria. And as long as you are not desperate to hear about how Companion works in subgames or Karn restarts (you’ll have to wait for the Comp Rules Update) we have you covered.
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In this episode Bryan and Jacob learn about MTGMelee, a new web based service that allows running and playing in online MTG Tournaments. The JudgeCast crew sit down with Steve Port and learn the ins-and-outs for Players, TOs, and Judges. Spoilers: It’s pretty slick in at least 6 feet in every direction.
MTGMelee Webpage: https://mtgmelee.com/
MTGMelee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtgmelee
MTGMelee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTGMelee/
How to Use MTGMelee : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn0FGtn-V-0
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Join Brogan, Bryan and new host Jacob Milicic (still has that new host smell) in discussing the types of mistakes judges can make and how to deal with them in the event and outside of the event as well. Also, Brogan has an announcement.
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Or “The Cootie Shot” is not an effective Health Care treatment.
In this episode, Brogan and Bryan have special guest Erik Aliff to talk about steps you can take to keep yourself healthy at large events. We also talk about impacts of the CoronaVirus on Magic events. Please note, that while this episode was recorded on March 17th, the situation is rapidly changing in all directions. While editing it was a bit surreal how much had changed in just two to three days.
CDC page on the CoronaVirus: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
Judge Academy Module on Illness and Large Events : https://judgeacademy.com/courses/illnesses-and-large-events/
Hand Washing Meme generator: https://washyourlyrics.com/
CFBE Online MagicFest news: https://www.cfbevents.com/magicfestonline
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In this episode, Brogan and Bryan go over USC-Aggressive Behavior, Minor and Major. We go over what these penalties are, when to give them, when not to give them, and parts of the human element to consider when dealing with these infractions.
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