beat the test
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BEAT THE TEST
By Adrián Estoup
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Schedule
Why this presentation? Methods Tests Tips After the test
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Training problems
Why this presentation?
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Boring vs funny
Study methods
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Common methods
Comprensive Rules Boring No examples Unfocused studying
IPG Not for L1s
MTR
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Alternatives
Play the game It’s fun By playing you will resolve problems Common rulings Know the metagame
Judge the game Experience Apply your knowledge Solve new problems
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Alternatives
Play Magic Online
Clear Trigger representation Stack Turn structure
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Alternatives
Play uncommon formats Commander 2HG Cube
Why this and not regular formats? More complicated interactions Force you to understand the resolution
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Alternatives
Tutor Custom training
Study Group Judge clases
Partner Share experiences
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Alternatives
Judge Center Practice tests Add new questions Translate new questions
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Alternatives
Internet Judge list Cranial Insertion (
http://www.cranialinsertion.com/) Forums Facebook groups Twitter
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Different level tests
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RA Test
Qualification No Qualification
Only rules 25 Questions (84%)
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L1 Test
Qualifications Has acted as a judge at a sanctioned event
twice in the last six months. Brief interview with, and written
recommendation from, a level 2 or higher judge.
Knowledge of tournament structures with experience as a player in DCI-sanctioned tournaments.
25 Questions (70%)
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L1 Test
Common problems Turn structure Static, trigger or activated abilities Cast a spell State Based Actions
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L2 Test
Pretest Requirements Must have written at least one review Must have judged at least one Competitive
REL event with a second judge (can be at their primary location and other judge can be a L0)
Must have acted as Head Judge at least in one event with a second judge (these last two can be the same event)
50 Questions (80%)
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L2 Test
Common Problems Be familiar with how triggered abilities work Keyword abilities and specially the actions
involving a sacrifice Multiple replacement and/or prevention
effects would modify how an event effect a permanent
Turn structure specially end vs cleanup step
Unsporting Conduct Major
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L3 test
Requirements Strength in several areas Checklist Self review Pre test Reccomendations
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L3 test
Different study methods Rules examples
Corner cases Understand the philosophy
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Test Tips
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Tips
Question structure Scenario (if needed) Active player permanents Non active players permanents Cards interaction Question
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Tips
Relax Drink water Take notes Use cards to represent scenarios If you are not sure, go to the other question If you are not sure, eliminate unlikely
answers Don’t use your intuition Double check the answers
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After test
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I took my test. What now?
The test has two possible results: Pass Fail
Is not the end of the world Hear the feedback Learn about the mistakes
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Questions