I was at an IQ yesterday with several issues with the judge staff and tournament procedure, is there somewhere I can contact wizards about the event and is that even something I should try to report? Or do I just shrug it off and not go back to that shop anymore?
Problems included:
-No time clock on display. Players had to call a judge to ask for time remaining.
-All of the judges WERENT EVEN ON THE SAME TIMER. I took a loss where I should have had an easy draw because the judge I called for time after we were 1-1 said we had only two minutes left (we are in the Azorius mirror) so I don't bother sideboarding or keeping a good hand I figure we are just playing it out as a formality, but then the head judge a few turns in says we still have 10 minutes and I end up losing. Had I known what the actual round time was I would have boarded and mulled that hand.
- A judge saw me Essence Scatter a god that was not at devotion and told me I couldn't do that. I insisted I could, so he called the head judge, who ALSO said that I couldn't. I asked if we could find rulings online because I was very confident it was legal, the entire judge staff took about ten minutes to finally conclude that I was right, but we were not given a time extension. This resulted in game three that I was close to sealing out going to time and I took a draw instead of a win.
If this were just an FNM I really wouldn't have cared but there's actual money on the line at this event and I think they really need to be held to a higher standard than this.
As far as your last thing goes, it doesn't matter if he had devotion or not Essence Scatter will nail a god no matter what. Only time a god is not a creature is when its on the field without devotion.
As far as reporting inconsistencies I'd first report to SCG since it was one of their IQs. As far as the judges themselves go report them to WotC directly here: http://wizards.custhelp.com/
Fight is green's removal mechanic. Its less efficient than black or red, but there are usually fewer restrictions on it or potential upside (lifelink, deathtouch, old lifelink, other triggered abilities).
I brought a factory sealed box home from a trip once. Had to explain to them what it was and show them that it was indeed factory sealed and that there was nothing to worry about. The foil of the packs made it look like a bunch of pouches of something metallic.
My dad was against it when I was a teenager because it was new and had a bad reputation due to that crazy Vampire the Masquerade players who killed people and drank their blood and whatnot. However when I got older and sat down with him and explained t him the game and showed him what it was like he had no objections. He's even excited about it because it often gives me a chance to go back home and see him for a week or so a year (as a judge).
To the OP, I would suggest talking to your RC or local L3+s about your interest in judging premier events, they would be able to give you better feedback, and possibly include you in a premier event based on your interest
RCs tend to be pretty on the ball in my experience, if yours has a low opinion of you, I would talk to him, find out what his concerns are, and focus on improving those areas, rather than making passive-aggressive anonymous posts on Salvation.
That wasn't a passive-agrressive post. It was making a statement of fact. Paraphrasing from my RC from the judge conference a few weeks ago in Michigan, "We're instituting a Regional Captain program to better serve all of the judges of the region. There are so many of you and it is easy to be lost in the shuffle since I am only 1 person."
If I wanted to be passive-aggressive I could do a far better job.
Back on topic now:
Everything said so far in this thread about working GPs is completely accurate. L2+ only for Sunday, and L1s are stuck on side event duty if they are selected at all. And do not hold your breath.
Pretty much what Annorax said. Though if they are expecting an absolutely huge turn out (like GP Vegas) they'll pretty much take anyone with a pulse that is certified. Though I didn't find out about that until afterwards.
Also make sure you have a good relationship with your RC. The TO will contact your RC and ask for an opinion, and even if you're an amazing judge if they do not know that or don't like you, there is no way you'll get staffed. I'm getting that right now so I am speaking from experience.
They changed the ban/restriction list changes to when the new sets come out. It was done to minimize confusion so that when new sets are coming in so are rules changes, bans, etc.
Sealed should be exactly as you listed.
As far as your last thing goes, it doesn't matter if he had devotion or not Essence Scatter will nail a god no matter what. Only time a god is not a creature is when its on the field without devotion.
As far as reporting inconsistencies I'd first report to SCG since it was one of their IQs. As far as the judges themselves go report them to WotC directly here: http://wizards.custhelp.com/
Ditto. I frequent a few shops and would bring them with me and educate the owners/employees on how to spot the fakes.
That wasn't a passive-agrressive post. It was making a statement of fact. Paraphrasing from my RC from the judge conference a few weeks ago in Michigan, "We're instituting a Regional Captain program to better serve all of the judges of the region. There are so many of you and it is easy to be lost in the shuffle since I am only 1 person."
If I wanted to be passive-aggressive I could do a far better job.
Back on topic now:
Everything said so far in this thread about working GPs is completely accurate. L2+ only for Sunday, and L1s are stuck on side event duty if they are selected at all. And do not hold your breath.
Also make sure you have a good relationship with your RC. The TO will contact your RC and ask for an opinion, and even if you're an amazing judge if they do not know that or don't like you, there is no way you'll get staffed. I'm getting that right now so I am speaking from experience.
They are also very color pie oriented in their abilities so it makes them easy to relate to.