i'm Head judging for my first time and i could use a little help

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First off i didnt know what forum to put this in if this is in the wrong place sorry :(

but for the question I have never head judged before and i just got a letter from my TO saying thats i was head judging regionals this weekend but i never done this before.

so to people that have head judged before do you have any pointers for me? i really dont want to mess this up

thank you all in advance :D
 
Absolutely, glad to offer my 2 cents...

It's likely that by now you know your typical card rulings well enough, otherwise you wouldn't be asked to H.J.

The biggest thing is preperation. Know who your judges will be, think about what responsabilities they'd be best fitted to take on. If there needs to be crossover between jobs think about who's capable of multi-tasking and who's better off on just one thing.

Prepare player meeting instructions! A lot of H.J.s slip up here. You never look very intelligent if you fumble around with what you're going to say in the player meeting. This is where you establish how you expect the players to act, where match slips go, tell them no listening devices, how many rounds there will be, when lunch break is, if you want players to leave the tournament area after the match, etc. A little note card goes a long way.

Prepare a judge's meeting. Meet with your judges, let them know their responsabilities, tell them how you want them to write out penalties and what penalties or scenarios you want to be involved in. In other words let them know your expectations as well as anything out of the usual you want them to keep an eye open for (perhaps deck staking or drawing extra cards is on the increase in your area for example)

If you can manage it, print out the FAQ and bring it with you (I know, that's a lot of printing!) If not, get a hold of a Flash Drive and put the FAQ (including individual card questions) in Microsoft Word format and store it on the Flash Drive. Since Mantis will be running you obviously have a computer there and with a quick slip in of that Flash Drive you can reference it all (even without internet connection)

Print out the UDE Penalty Guidelines, Yugioh Tournament Guidelines, and banned players list to have handy for reference.

If your T.O. doesn't have a form already, make your own for in clase of Disqualification. Include areas for both judge's name & UDE#, same for HJ and player being DQed. Another area for penalty given and another for the statement of events and a signature area.

Carry a small note pad like a mini spiral notebook in your back pocket. You'll be amazed how handy it comes in....writing down round times, notes to yourself on players, reminders, etc.

Be the guy who remembers things when others dont....get a tube of dice, a dozen quarters, a couple of packs of new sleeves, etc. Yes players are suppose to supply those...but would you rather cough up a couple of dollars or tell a crying 8 year old's mother why you just gave him a match loss for unplayable deck because his sleeves were marked up and while desleeving his cards were just as bad? It dosn't hurt to have an assortment of typical cards to loan out to the wee ones either in such a scenario.

Remain.....c a l m.....you're the ultimate voice of reason that day. You're the one in control....so act like it. When others are raising their voices yours remains calm, soothing, yet firm.

You give the final ruling, if someone doesn't agree ask their reasoning, if it doesn't convince you otherwise then politely tell them the ruling stands and move on....do NOT engage in debate. Let them know you'd be happy to discuss it after the tournament if they so choose.

Make sure prize packages are prepared well before the top 8. Have top 8 player information sheets ready and have the players fill them out while being deck checked.

Make sure and let your judges know that time before the tournament is still work time. Put them to work setting up talbes and numbers, picking up garbage, answering questions about sleeves, card rulings, etc.....and most importantly checking deck sheets so that by round 2 you can do deck checks.

Keep notes on the judge staff. Meet with each one individually or with the T.O. afterwards and give them a review. Good judges don't miind constructive critisicm and want to improve. Of course tell them what they did exceedingly well too!

More later as it crosses my mind....I'm headed home from work now....good luck!
 
thank you this is very carful after reading this i just though of a question

One is about deck checks how often do you think i should do them last time we only checked deck list that were incorrect but should i have the judges do random ones too?

i'm kinda thinking about it and because we only have 2 judges and myself and no set scorekeeper as of yet i dont think it will be that great of and idea. what do you think?
 
With that number of Judges, I would not recommend doing any Deck Checks. You need to keep your Judges on the floor as much as possible.
 
With that amount of judges it's going to greatly depend on how things are going, the amount of questions popping up, how many players you have, etc.

As skey said, it's likely your judges will be plenty busy just keeping things rolling without the responsability of doing deck checks as well. If you have only two floor judges then it's only reasonable to expect them to handle about 60 players, if you average more than that you should speak with the TO about upping the number of judges on hand. 30 players per judge is a pretty good rule of thumb. Very experienced judges can handle a higher ratio.

As HJ with a small group of judges I often handle the deck checks myself, that is, I have one of the floor judges pick up the decks and hand them off to me (I'm starting the round, I can't very well start the round over the microphone and be at the table to catch the players when they present their decks for shuffle / cut too) I then do the deck check, take the decks back to the table and fix any problems / apply any penalties. This way my floor judges can carry on with min. interuption while still getting at least one deck check done each round.

As far as deck lists, we do things a little differently than the vast majority of the regional tournaments in that we collect deck sheets at registration rather than doing a seat all to collect them. By taking them at reg. we allow ourselves time to go through at least the vast majority of them before the tournament ever starts and catch errors, fix them before the tournament begins. It's true that a few will ask for their deck sheet back to make a change before the tournament begins...it's a small price to pay though for having that task either all or nearly all taken care of prior to tournament start.
 
well i cant ask my TO for any more judges because no one else wants to help i'm pretty confident with one of my judges because he is normally the head judge and knows a lot the other one i know has judged before but not with me

and the sit all thing is just how i'm used to doing things it has worked in the past so for this even i'm going to stick with it

as far as doing that deck check idea i might consider that it seems like a pretty good idea

and i have finshed a rough draft on how the day should go it's kinda in an different point of view then it should be but i only have tonight on tomorow to perpare for this thing so i'm just trying to get it set up as best as i can

My TO isnt to blame it is his boss who gave me such late notice but hopefully all goes well i'll post my rough draft later explaining how i think i shoulg go about this based on your help and my common sense
 
Magnumcyclonex asked me the same thing recently and I'm pretty sure I took 30+ minutes typing stuff to him. He claimed he was gonna save the conversations so if he would be so kind as to post them here...?

What area are you judging in anyway?
 
let's see how massive copy/paste works....

The conversation:

magnumcycloneX (2:15:20 PM): btw, i am going to be hj-ing a few events next year. what advice do u have?
LaskyAlexR (2:16:50 PM): don't feel like you have to have all the answers. If you feel the need to to confer with your judges do so.
LaskyAlexR (2:17:31 PM): the penalty guidlines are just that, guidelines. It is at your discretion to go by the book or not, use your best judgement
LaskyAlexR (2:18:13 PM): i try avoiding giving each judge specific jobs, it bcomes a problem when one is in the bathroom, taking lunch break, etc.
magnumcycloneX (2:18:20 PM): what about being a mentor to other judges? do u take a minute to gauge their strenths, weaknesses, abilities and then work on that during the events/
LaskyAlexR (2:19:02 PM): make it clear that you want your judges to be at the judges station before a round is being paired
LaskyAlexR (2:20:15 PM): i personally tell my judges that when it comes to posting pairings, and finding tables at the end of the round, I want them to take the initiative an to make it happen, not to wait around for you to tell them who is doing what
LaskyAlexR (2:20:39 PM): er, for me*
LaskyAlexR (2:21:03 PM): what you mentioned
LaskyAlexR (2:21:15 PM): you do that when you have spare time
magnumcycloneX (2:21:25 PM): ok
LaskyAlexR (2:21:41 PM): you'll be dealing with appeals, people reporting missing stuff, incorrect results being submitted
LaskyAlexR (2:21:45 PM): etc.
LaskyAlexR (2:21:58 PM): when you have the spare time, or when you notice something
magnumcycloneX (2:22:01 PM): so during the rounds, do u zone them or just have work like fluid
magnumcycloneX (2:22:14 PM): have them work like fluid*
LaskyAlexR (2:22:23 PM): you pull the judge aside and mention it away from the players and give advice
LaskyAlexR (2:23:02 PM): i personally don't zone my judges unless it;s a HUGE event like a shonen, or unless the event hall makes it impossible to not zone them
LaskyAlexR (2:23:08 PM): just because of what I mentioned before
LaskyAlexR (2:23:43 PM): during my judge meeting I always mention that i'm not zoning them but I want them to be constantly aware of each other and try to keep themselfs spread out
magnumcycloneX (2:23:43 PM): right, but u never want them to cluster together either
LaskyAlexR (2:24:13 PM): right, if you mention it during the judges meeting, it shouldn't be an issue, if it does, just mention it to them if you see it happen
LaskyAlexR (2:24:33 PM): also make sure you don't want two judges for one ruling
magnumcycloneX (2:24:47 PM): what about deckchecks? do u do it every round?
LaskyAlexR (2:25:12 PM): if I have the resources
LaskyAlexR (2:25:17 PM): as in judges
magnumcycloneX (2:25:19 PM): over here, we show judges how to do it quickly
LaskyAlexR (2:25:26 PM): i'll do it during the last few rounds
magnumcycloneX (2:25:28 PM): and what to look out for
magnumcycloneX (2:25:40 PM): ic. we do it every round randomly
magnumcycloneX (2:25:54 PM): but of course, near the top tables towards the end
LaskyAlexR (2:26:07 PM): mantis now choses what table for you
LaskyAlexR (2:26:09 PM): 3.0
LaskyAlexR (2:26:55 PM): here's probably the best peice of advice I have to give you
LaskyAlexR (2:27:23 PM): on average, my my regionals, i'll get 0-2 situations into he said she said
LaskyAlexR (2:27:38 PM): these people will be arguing with each other
LaskyAlexR (2:28:01 PM): and there will be spectators who will be involved in the conversation as well
LaskyAlexR (2:28:49 PM): your job it to get in there
LaskyAlexR (2:29:02 PM): calm the players down, and get the spectators to shut the hell up ;-p
LaskyAlexR (2:29:35 PM): your gonna want two other judges with you
LaskyAlexR (2:30:17 PM): one to keep an eye on the situation while you pull the players aside one at a time
LaskyAlexR (2:30:32 PM): and one judge to sit next to you while you listen to the player's story
LaskyAlexR (2:30:58 PM): this judge should have alot of judging experiance if possible
LaskyAlexR (2:31:20 PM): so when you get in there
LaskyAlexR (2:31:25 PM): the first thing you need to do
LaskyAlexR (2:31:28 PM): is calm everyone down
LaskyAlexR (2:31:57 PM): make sure you modulate your tone (god knows I suck at this any time other then when I'm doing this)
LaskyAlexR (2:32:05 PM): make sure you are very firm
LaskyAlexR (2:32:17 PM): not condesending
LaskyAlexR (2:32:50 PM): and don't raise your voice over theirs, your volume level can go up to, but not past, theirs
LaskyAlexR (2:33:00 PM): as their volume level goes down, yours goes down with it
LaskyAlexR (2:33:14 PM): you'll notice
LaskyAlexR (2:33:43 PM): that they are both trying to say two things
LaskyAlexR (2:34:12 PM): A)they will both make speculations
LaskyAlexR (2:34:34 PM): such as how performing a certain action gives someone an unfair advantage and why
LaskyAlexR (2:34:58 PM): B)facts, what they beleive to have actually happened
LaskyAlexR (2:35:33 PM): so you calm them down
LaskyAlexR (2:35:40 PM): if possible
LaskyAlexR (2:35:53 PM): you have them tell you each side of their story while at the table
LaskyAlexR (2:36:00 PM): make it clear to the person who goes second
LaskyAlexR (2:36:47 PM): that they are not to speak during the first person's story and that they will be next BEFORE the firs person starts to tell their story
LaskyAlexR (2:37:11 PM): as soon as you hear the person give speculations
LaskyAlexR (2:37:26 PM): or anything else that isn't a fact
LaskyAlexR (2:37:51 PM): you say thats a spectulation etc. I want facts
LaskyAlexR (2:38:03 PM): keep in mind this is what I've found works for me
LaskyAlexR (2:38:18 PM): then you have the other person give his story
LaskyAlexR (2:38:28 PM): you look for inconsistancies in stories
LaskyAlexR (2:38:48 PM): and if someone had difficulty remembering what happened
LaskyAlexR (2:39:29 PM): you get statements from witnesses and make note on if they are friends of the duelists or not
LaskyAlexR (2:40:05 PM): sometimes it will be a life point dispute
LaskyAlexR (2:40:17 PM): somtimes it will be a dispute on how many games have occured
LaskyAlexR (2:40:57 PM): and sometimes someone will have scooped up their cards before the game is over (in which case they have damaged the state of gameplay beyond repair and nothing else really matters much)
LaskyAlexR (2:41:30 PM): sometimes it wont be during a round, and will be a dispute on the results of a match
LaskyAlexR (2:42:02 PM): in which case you get both players seperate and talk to them individually
LaskyAlexR (2:42:23 PM): the person who is with you to listen to the persons story is there for you to discuss inconsistancies with
LaskyAlexR (2:42:56 PM): and when someone is unhappy with your ruling
LaskyAlexR (2:43:00 PM): which is inevitable
LaskyAlexR (2:43:37 PM): and there will definatly be people who talk to you about it after the fact
LaskyAlexR (2:44:42 PM): try to explain that no matter who you ruled in favor of, the other person would have been upset and then explain again why you gave the ruling FROM YOUR PERSECTIVE
LaskyAlexR (2:45:28 PM): you wanna try to depersonalize yourself when your explain yours ruling by explaining how and why it was the best rulings you could have given at the time
LaskyAlexR (2:47:29 PM): sometimes when you do this you need to explain all outcomes/senarios that happen for each ruling you could have/did give
LaskyAlexR (2:47:49 PM): for example player a's favor, player b's favor, double loss
LaskyAlexR (2:48:22 PM): and how in the other two senarios someone gets screwed
LaskyAlexR (2:48:35 PM): well
LaskyAlexR (2:48:38 PM): not screwed
LaskyAlexR (2:48:50 PM): how in the other two senarios it's unfair to someone
LaskyAlexR (2:49:21 PM): cause if its a double loss both players got screwed but it's as fair as you could have possibly made it :-/
LaskyAlexR (2:50:14 PM): remember that if a dispute can't be resolved and you can't determine what really happened it's a double loss
LaskyAlexR (2:51:01 PM): and if you determine that one player is LYING to you that is a disqualification
LaskyAlexR (2:51:43 PM): and sometimes you need to make that judgement based on the information you have even though in a court of law you would have no solid proof
LaskyAlexR (2:52:14 PM): it'll come up eventually, and it's the worst part of the job
LaskyAlexR (2:52:20 PM): it definatly sucks
magnumcycloneX (2:52:32 PM): ok...that is a lot of info. i am going to save this chat
LaskyAlexR (2:52:36 PM): k
LaskyAlexR (2:52:53 PM): to be honest
LaskyAlexR (2:52:57 PM): my first time head judging
LaskyAlexR (2:53:06 PM): i had THREE he said she said disputes
magnumcycloneX (2:53:14 PM): wow
magnumcycloneX (2:53:27 PM): must've been a headache back then
LaskyAlexR (2:53:33 PM): and I was surprized at myself for being able to handle them... it was all from watching john williams judge
LaskyAlexR (2:53:44 PM): one other thing
magnumcycloneX (2:53:47 PM): oh, u guys work together?
magnumcycloneX (2:53:56 PM): i mean, judge together?
LaskyAlexR (2:53:58 PM): make a list of all the anouncements you wanna make befoer the player meeting
LaskyAlexR (2:54:06 PM): and always mention paper>calculator
LaskyAlexR (2:54:12 PM): we have before
LaskyAlexR (2:54:34 PM): but his region is NY/NJ/PA while mine is new england
magnumcycloneX (2:54:40 PM): yeah, i got a list.
LaskyAlexR (2:54:48 PM): john williams is the man
magnumcycloneX (2:55:21 PM): i've never seen him in person. i don't think he was at nats this year
magnumcycloneX (2:55:29 PM): would've like to see him in action
magnumcycloneX (2:56:53 PM): for now, let me say thanks. this is good stuff and a lot of it i've seen simon choy do as well. he is trying to get 3 of us to take over as HJs while he does other stuff like demo-ing
 
I'll go along with the vast majority of that but I'd like to give a few comments with reasoning...

First we're instructed as judges to avoid a double game loss whenever possible. The only time a double game loss should be applied is in unrelated situations (such as two players having their deck checked and having unplayable decks)

I disagree that having judges float without assignment is the way to go. Time between rounds is critical to keeping a tournament moving along and ending at a reasonable time, if judges have assigned tasks (most importantly between rounds) then they'll be where they're suppose to be when they're suppose to be, if not, you should come looking for them quickly. Confussion over who's posting pairings, cutting match slips, pulling deck sheets for a deck check, etc. only make time between rounds longer and sometimes botch the operation entirely (no one pulls the deck sheets for the deck check and it doesn't happen this round for example....or no one writes down the round end time, etc.)

As far as he said / she said...always a pain and difficult yes. I always tell the players before making a ruling that...."You've put me in a situation where there is no absolute way of knowing the truth here, I'm sure that both of you have a firm idea of what the situation is, however, it is impossible for me to have that same conviction not having been present for what happened. With that in mind realize that I'm making my ruling off of pure judgment based on logic, experience, and probability. Do not take a ruling against you personally....my rulings is that ......"
 
I'm going to have to disagree with the assigned jobs thing and say that in my experiance having them is what CAUSES confusion. At the start of every round my judges are present at the judges station when the result slips and pairings come out and they always take the initiative and get the job done.

I've also found that if I assign certain areas of the floor to differant judges there will be times when one area has three people with their hands up yelling "JUDGE!" and another area with none. Because of this, as long as the entire floor is visable from one end to the other, I instruct my judges simply to spread out and be aware of their location in relationship to the other judges; it seems to work for me.
 
I guess thats where the disagreement is. With my judge teams, they are usually both aware of their surroundings and covering their areas. They work as a team and cover for one another if one person suddenly gets swamped by 5 calls. Its all a matter of experience and working together as a group.

It was a bit hard in the beginning but since then, magnumcyclonex and the rest of my judges (they don't visit these boards) know what to do and how to cover one another.
 
okay people i have taken what you all have said into consideration and now my rough draft is complete :D please give your thoughs on it and just a heads up it's kinda in third person almost like i was talking to my self to write this also i have more notes from the first reply but i wont post them here thank you all for taking the time to help me :D and for the record this is the las vegas/henderson regionals

Part One- What will everyone be doing​



Cliff-

Before Registration: Set up the tables and numbers

Registration: Taking money for registration

Primary role: Floor Judge

Sub role: None

Other duties during the round: Post pairings keep room clean ensure that match slips are in as soon as possible for we can keep the event going. Handing out tardiness penalties

Nick-

Before Registration: Set up the tables and numbers

Registration: Directing people where to go also handing out papers needed for registration

Primary role: Floor Judge

Sub role: None

Other duties during the round: Post pairings keep room clean ensure that match slips are in as soon as possible for we can keep the event going. Handing out tardiness penalties, over all just make sure that they are roaming and are in view of all the players.

Phillip-

Before Registration: *Judge meeting* (it will be below)

Registration: Looking up players UDE numbers, giving new UDE# cards

Primary role: Head Judge

Sub role: Score keeper if Zack is busy

Other duties during the round: None

Zack-

Before Registration: None

Registration: Putting players into the computer

Primary role: TO

Sub role: Scorekeeper if not busy

Other duties during the round: None



Please note the jobs may be incomplete just continue on with the day and everything should be covered​



Part Two- The judge meeting (start 10 minutes before registration starts) ​

Start off by thanking all the judges for taking the time to help out today also explain their duties (part 1) and go over the ALWAYS system quickly also let them know that they have RONIN available if they need to look up a ruling during the event. Also let them know in order for me to make a ruling they have to fist make one first. Finally I would like to be notified of any infraction that needs to be given out except for tardiness. Other than that they should know what they are doing they have all judged before so that should be all for the meeting part.





Part Three- Setting up and registration​

  • Set up- Make sure the judges table is set up to start registration, Next set up the tables, Make room for the Game World members I think that setting up for 90 players should cover our bases so set the table numbers up to 45 set more if after registration more are needed. (after this have the judge meeting) also post the prize structure for people can see put the trash cans where people will use them
  • Registration- Start a line leading away from the vendor table have Nick stand at the front of the line checking if players know their UDE# or not. if they do send them to cliff to take there money and their registration formif they don't sent them to Phillip to look it up for them if they don't have a UDE# still send them to Phillip. Close registration no later than 10:00 but try to close it at 9:45 if you can. Hopefully we will be ready to start seating players at around 10:15 after seating are posted start making the player annoucements
Part Four- The player meeting​



This is going to be one of the hardest parts but here are some things to go over with the players not necessary in this order

  • Ask to players to settle down
  • Welcome to Yu-Gi-Oh regionals I Phillip will be your head judge for today
  • Tell who the other judges are and explain if you need a judge raise you hand and say judge and either cliff or nick will be over to help you also say that you may appeal to the head judge but only after Cliff or Nick have made a ruling, my word is final there is no one to appeal to after me
  • Ask players to pick up their trash
  • Tell them how many rounds they will be playing and how many people there are
  • Tell players when lunch break is
  • Also say the rounds are 40 minutes long and best 2 out of 3 and explain swiss if you feel you have a lot of new players
  • Tell them where they can find out where the prize structure is
  • Show them that there is a clock on the wall for they can know the time also tell them the end of the round will be posted right next to where the match slips go
During the announcements have the floor judges begin to pick up the deck list and have the pairing to the first round ready so after the deck list have been collected the pairing can go up and we can start the round quickly



Part Five- The start of the event/ rounds for the event.​



After Pairings for round one are up have cliff and nick hand out the match slips and make and announcement saying



Explain what to do after their match is over (match slips and other things) The time is 10:?? (The round will end 40 minutes after that time) good luck players you may begin.



After the players start cliff and nick will floor judge I will be reviewing deck list with nick if he isn't busy.



(Pretty much all the round will be like this except for the round before lunch)





Players after this round there will be a 30 minute break for you may go and have lunch. There is a 7-11 right behind us also there is some food up the street (find out where exactly where the food place is)b You may leave for lunch when you are finished with your round but be back by (the posted time) now players The time is 10:?? (The round will end 40 minutes after that time) good luck players you may begin.



Also for judges if we get our lunch late then I will be swapping them out for they can eat during the next round



Hopefully after round 2 all the deck list should be finished set up round 3 and tell players to start (and if lunch is after this round make that announcement then) have cliff and nick get a deck list that is incorrect (if any) and have that player stop and perform a deck check and find out the problem with the deck list. Also inform them that they will get a time extension because of the deck check.



Also I have desided to do a random deck check every round after round 3 so tell cliff to find the play who will be having a random deck check and when the round starts stop their match and explain whats going on and have cliff give the deck to me and do the deck check



After round 6 post the current standings and give players a few minutes no make sure there is no mistakes then post pairing just like normal.



During the last round get the prizes ready for they can be given out



After round 7 have all the table numbers picked up, set the tables up for top 8 and have the players sit down and sit their decks down hand out the play mats to them and have the players leave their deck on top of their deck list and have then have both judges and yourself do a deck check.



When the decks are done start the rounds like normal have both judges watching the matches just like normal



As the players finish their matches hand the players who have loss their prizes and record the matches



Whoever is score keeper starts to write up the deck list and hopefully you can get the top 4 done before all the matches are over



Part Six- The closing of the event/ Closing judge meeting​



Do checks of the area make sure it's clean. Make sure all the trash is off the floor and after that is done tell the players that the room is closing in 5 minutes for they will have time to get there stuff together and once all the players are out start the closing judge meeting go over how things when how did the judges feel it went and also ask how do they think I did. Also Zach may have another class he wants to do so take this into account. After this is done hand out the judges prizes and then carry the stuff back out to the car that should be the end of the day.
 
Hey random! I just noticed you're from Vegas and if you're head judging, that means you're at the mall, taking control of my old judging grounds too!

You've got Cliff and Phil judging. Cliff is a great guy and knows his stuff. He can be a little "shy" at times I think, but just keep him going and he'll do ya proud.

One note, don't let those So. Cal. boys take control of things. While they are great guys all in all, sometimes they try and give an "aura" about since So. Cal. is supposed to be the "place to be" and they think they're all that. They can make mistakes, just as everybody else.

The one thing that is my peeve and will definitely need to be taken care of, either at the mall or Sunset Station, is keeping those aisles CLEAR. Some people will give you grief, but it really makes things easier for the judges to get in and get those slips or do the rulings.

But all in all, keep confidence in yourself and you'll do great! You'll have to post how things go for you here. I remember my first (and only) head judging gig. Hopefully if its at the mall they won't have the tables split at the escalator. I wound up running back and forth the whole time.

Best of luck!!!
 
Dillie-O said:
Hey random! I just noticed you're from Vegas and if you're head judging, that means you're at the mall, taking control of my old judging grounds too!

You've got Cliff and Phil judging. Cliff is a great guy and knows his stuff. He can be a little "shy" at times I think, but just keep him going and he'll do ya proud.

One note, don't let those So. Cal. boys take control of things. While they are great guys all in all, sometimes they try and give an "aura" about since So. Cal. is supposed to be the "place to be" and they think they're all that. They can make mistakes, just as everybody else.

The one thing that is my peeve and will definitely need to be taken care of, either at the mall or Sunset Station, is keeping those aisles CLEAR. Some people will give you grief, but it really makes things easier for the judges to get in and get those slips or do the rulings.

But all in all, keep confidence in yourself and you'll do great! You'll have to post how things go for you here. I remember my first (and only) head judging gig. Hopefully if its at the mall they won't have the tables split at the escalator. I wound up running back and forth the whole time.

Best of luck!!!
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sadly it's not at the mall it's at the henderson convention center and you think in yu-gi-oh so. cal is bad try pokemon they talk so much trash and it's really crazy and thanks for the luck by the way may i ask what you name is i think i may know you
 
Looks pretty good to me, one suggestion, rather than waiting until the round is over and then announcing when lunch break will end (and the next round will start) Make the announcement at the beginning of the round so that players who finish early can use the extra time for lunch....example...

At the start of round 2 announce
"It's now 11:30, round 2 ends at 12:10, after round 2 we will take a 30 min. lunch break. Round 3 will begin at 12:40 promptly. Please be back from lunch and ready to play round 3 before or at 12:40.

You may want to assign someone to, or yourself, pick up extra table numbers as people drop out. Those table numbers tend to disappear if left out while being unused, especially if they have some kind of Yugioh picture on them.
 
Henderson Convention Center eh? I don't think its all that big.

By the way, you may have known me as Mr. Patterson, Sean Patterson, or "Hey you!" at the regionals and sneak peeks. I typically brought my laptop to run RONIN and give demos of Deck Studio when I had the chance. At the last (and only) regional I head judged, I had the Kozaky lanyard. Remember me now? I'm trying to place you in this. Were you judging before? 8^D
 
i remeber you i didnt judge with you but my friend andrew did i started in june because i turned 16 in june but nice to meet you
 
Yeah, I think I remember Andrew now. Great to meet you too! Good luck with the regional! Let us know how it turned out!
 
okay heres how things went we got 40 more people than expected our total was 115 and we got a really small room and i had 2 judges i choked on the player meeting but i manged to make it though i also manged to do all the deck list done by round 2 with the help of a judge. round 3 some guys got in to a disaggrement about how many games they played that was fun to try to solve one said they played 2 the other said they played 3. based on how they described it i sided with the guy that said they played 3. also i had another situation with this guy who was suffing where he could see his oppeent cards at first i gave him a waring because i couldnt prove it but next round the guy does it again and i give him a instant game loss and tell him if it happends once more it will be a DQ no questions asked i also had one of my judges over look his last two games. lets see you going to find this really silly and a bad call on my part but i announced before round 1 and after lunch to please pick up your trash if you throw stuff on the ground you will reseive a game loss for that round. last event this was a empty threat but the trash really started to get bad so some kid desides to throw hos candy wrappers on the ground in frount of one of my judges and got a game loss for it the good news is after he got the game loss people knew we wernt kidding and stop throwing trash on the ground. other than that over all it was a good day top 8 ran fine next time though i have to get the deck list in ABC order it's so much easier to find them this way. this is all for now if i think of more i'll post it but now i'm sleepy and my spelling is really bad now too so see you all later and thanks
 
Sounds like it was a good day all in all. I completely understand with your fatigue, those all day events really wipe you out. Congrats!
 
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