would it be ok by the DCI if i was to buy a box and signup for a draft, then instate of using the packs i was given, open the box and use 3 packs from the box (assuming they are all the same set)?
what if i bought a box to avoid the entrence fee so i wasnt given packs could i then use 3 box of my own from the sealed box?
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The DCI doesn't really have rules regarding where the product comes from. They leave that up to the Tournament Organizer, who may or may not object to where you get your product. You'll have to ask the TO.
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No, you must receive the product from the TO or a staff member at the same time others receive it, idealy after everyone is seated. (Emphasis mine.)
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7.6 Draft Pod Assembly
For Booster Draft and Team Rochester Draft tournaments, players assemble into drafting circles (called pods) of roughly equal size at the direction of the Head Judge. Tournament Officials then distribute identical sets of booster packs to each player.
This is to stop shenanigans involving people repacking cards with 1st pick bombs and skewing the draft. This also means its against the rules to trade packs before drafting because you're not getting them from the TO.
You may be allowed to pay for your draft in packs, but if the TO is doing it right those packs will be randomly distributed during setup.
If the Tournament Organizer allows players to provide their own product, that product must be pooled with the rest of the product for the tournament and randomly distributed. Players are not considered to own the cards until the tournament finishes or they legally drop.
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what if i bought a box to avoid the entrence fee so i wasnt given packs could i then use 3 box of my own from the sealed box?
This is to stop shenanigans involving people repacking cards with 1st pick bombs and skewing the draft. This also means its against the rules to trade packs before drafting because you're not getting them from the TO.
You may be allowed to pay for your draft in packs, but if the TO is doing it right those packs will be randomly distributed during setup.
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