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{{rules|''[[Tournament Rules]]''| | {{rules|''[[Tournament Rules]]''|May 13, 2024—''[[Outlaws of Thunder Junction]]''|1.12 Rules Enforcement Levels | ||
Rules Enforcement Levels (REL) are a means to communicate to the players and judges what expectations they can have of the tournament in terms of rigidity of rules enforcement, technically correct play, and procedures used. The Rules Enforcement Level of a tournament generally reflects the prizes awarded and the distance a player may be expected to travel. The appropriate Rules Enforcement Level for specific programs is listed in Appendix F. | Rules Enforcement Levels (REL) are a means to communicate to the players and judges what expectations they can have of the tournament in terms of rigidity of rules enforcement, technically correct play, and procedures used. The Rules Enforcement Level of a tournament generally reflects the prizes awarded and the distance a player may be expected to travel. The appropriate Rules Enforcement Level for specific programs is listed in Appendix F. | ||
* '''Regular''' | * '''Regular''' | ||
Regular tournaments are focused on fun and social aspects, not enforcement. Most tournaments are run at this level unless they offer sizeable prizes or invitations. Players are expected to know most of the game rules, may | Regular tournaments are focused on fun and social aspects, not enforcement. Most tournaments are run at this level unless they offer sizeable prizes or invitations. Players are expected to know most of the game rules, may have heard of policy and what is “really bad,” but generally play in a fashion similar to the way they do casually. Players are still responsible for following the rules, but the focus is on education and sportsmanship over technically precise play. Infractions in these tournaments are covered by the Judging at Regular Rules Enforcement Level document, located at http://wpn.wizards.com/document/magic-gathering-judging-regular-rel. | ||
have heard of policy and what is “really bad,” but generally play in a fashion similar to the way they do casually. Players are still responsible for following the rules, but the focus is on education and sportsmanship over | |||
technically precise play. Infractions in these tournaments are covered by the Judging at Regular Rules Enforcement Level document, located at http://wpn.wizards.com/document/magic-gathering-judging-regular-rel. | |||
* '''Competitive''' | * '''Competitive''' | ||
Competitive tournaments are usually those with significant cash prizes or invitations awarded to Professional tournaments. Players are expected to know the game’s rules and be familiar with the policies and procedures, but | Competitive tournaments are usually those with significant cash prizes or invitations awarded to Professional tournaments. Players are expected to know the game’s rules and be familiar with the policies and procedures, but unintentional errors are not punished severely. These are tournaments that protect the interests of all players by providing tournament integrity while also recognizing that not all players are intimately familiar with Professional-level tournament structure, proper procedures, and rules. Infractions in these tournaments are covered by the Magic Infraction Procedure Guide, located at http://wpn.wizards.com/document/magic-infractionprocedure-guide. . | ||
unintentional errors are not punished severely. These are tournaments that protect the interests of all players by providing tournament integrity while also recognizing that not all players are intimately familiar with | |||
Professional-level tournament structure, proper procedures, and rules. Infractions in these tournaments are covered by the Magic Infraction Procedure Guide, located at http://wpn.wizards.com/document/magic-infractionprocedure-guide. | |||
* '''Professional''' | * '''Professional''' | ||
Professional level tournaments offer large cash awards, prestige, and other benefits that draw players from great distances. These tournaments hold players to a higher standard of behavior and technically-correct play than | Professional level tournaments offer large cash awards, prestige, and other benefits that draw players from great distances. These tournaments hold players to a higher standard of behavior and technically-correct play than Competitive tournaments. Infractions in these tournaments are covered by the Magic Infraction Procedure Guide, located at http://wpn.wizards.com/document/magic-infraction-procedure-guide. | ||
Competitive tournaments. Infractions in these tournaments are covered by the Magic Infraction Procedure Guide, located at http://wpn.wizards.com/document/magic-infraction-procedure-guide. | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Chart== | ==Chart== | ||
The following chart indicates the appropriate Rules Enforcement level for various programs:<ref>[[Tournament Rules]] Appendix F — Rules Enforcement Levels of Programs.</ref> | The following chart indicates the appropriate Rules Enforcement level for various programs:<ref>[[Tournament Rules]] Appendix F — Rules Enforcement Levels of Programs, update May 13, 2024.</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
!Program | !Program | ||
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|Regular | |Regular | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[ | |[[Game Day]] | ||
|Regular (Competitive recommended) | |||
|Competitive | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[ | |[[Launch Party]] | ||
|Regular | |Regular | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Prerelease]] | |[[Prerelease]] | ||
|Regular | |Regular | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[ | |[[Pro Tour]] | ||
|Professional | |Professional | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[ | |[[Pro Tour Qualifier]] | ||
|Competitive | |Competitive | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[[Regional Championship]]s | ||
|Competitive | |Competitive | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[ | |[[Regional Championship Qualifier]]s | ||
|Competitive | |Competitive | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[[Store Championship]] | ||
|Competitive | |Regular (Competitive recommended) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[World Championship]] | |[[World Championship]] | ||
|Professional | |Professional | ||
|} | |} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Tournament rules]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:40, 5 July 2024
The Rules Enforcement Level (REL) of a magic tournament is a means to communicate to the players and judges what expectations they can have of the tournament in terms of rigidity of rules enforcement, technically correct play, and procedures used. The Rules Enforcement Level of a tournament generally reflects the prizes awarded and the distance a player may be expected to travel.
Rules
From the Tournament Rules (May 13, 2024—Outlaws of Thunder Junction)
- 1.12 Rules Enforcement Levels
Rules Enforcement Levels (REL) are a means to communicate to the players and judges what expectations they can have of the tournament in terms of rigidity of rules enforcement, technically correct play, and procedures used. The Rules Enforcement Level of a tournament generally reflects the prizes awarded and the distance a player may be expected to travel. The appropriate Rules Enforcement Level for specific programs is listed in Appendix F.
* Regular
Regular tournaments are focused on fun and social aspects, not enforcement. Most tournaments are run at this level unless they offer sizeable prizes or invitations. Players are expected to know most of the game rules, may have heard of policy and what is “really bad,” but generally play in a fashion similar to the way they do casually. Players are still responsible for following the rules, but the focus is on education and sportsmanship over technically precise play. Infractions in these tournaments are covered by the Judging at Regular Rules Enforcement Level document, located at http://wpn.wizards.com/document/magic-gathering-judging-regular-rel.
* Competitive
Competitive tournaments are usually those with significant cash prizes or invitations awarded to Professional tournaments. Players are expected to know the game’s rules and be familiar with the policies and procedures, but unintentional errors are not punished severely. These are tournaments that protect the interests of all players by providing tournament integrity while also recognizing that not all players are intimately familiar with Professional-level tournament structure, proper procedures, and rules. Infractions in these tournaments are covered by the Magic Infraction Procedure Guide, located at http://wpn.wizards.com/document/magic-infractionprocedure-guide. .
* Professional
Professional level tournaments offer large cash awards, prestige, and other benefits that draw players from great distances. These tournaments hold players to a higher standard of behavior and technically-correct play than Competitive tournaments. Infractions in these tournaments are covered by the Magic Infraction Procedure Guide, located at http://wpn.wizards.com/document/magic-infraction-procedure-guide.
Chart
The following chart indicates the appropriate Rules Enforcement level for various programs:[1]
| Program | Rules Enforcement Level |
|---|---|
| Eternal Weekend | Competitive |
| Friday Night Magic | Regular |
| Game Day | Regular (Competitive recommended) |
| Launch Party | Regular |
| Prerelease | Regular |
| Pro Tour | Professional |
| Pro Tour Qualifier | Competitive |
| Regional Championships | Competitive |
| Regional Championship Qualifiers | Competitive |
| Store Championship | Regular (Competitive recommended) |
| World Championship | Professional |
References
- ↑ Tournament Rules Appendix F — Rules Enforcement Levels of Programs, update May 13, 2024.