Infraction Procedure Guide (IPG)

Penalties and remedies for rules violations at Competitive and Professional Rules Enforcement Level tournaments. Covers Game Play Errors, Tournament Errors, and Unsporting Conduct.

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Introduction

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Framework of This Document

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1. GENERAL PHILOSOPHY

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1.1. DEFINITION OF PENALTIES

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1.2. APPLYING PENALTIES

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1.3. RANDOMIZING A LIBRARY

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1.4. BACKING UP

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1.5. SETS

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2. GAME PLAY ERRORS

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2.1. Game Play Error — Missed Trigger [No Penalty]

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2.2. Game Play Error — Looking at Extra Cards [Warning]

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2.3. Game Play Error — Hidden Card Error [Warning]

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2.4. Game Play Error — Mulligan Procedure Error [Warning]

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2.5. Game Play Error — Game Rule Violation [Warning]

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2.6. Game Play Error — Failure to Maintain Game State [Warning]

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3. TOURNAMENT ERRORS

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3.1. Tournament Error — Tardiness [Game Loss]

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3.2. Tournament Error — Outside Assistance [Match Loss]

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3.3. Tournament Error — Slow Play [Warning]

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3.4. Tournament Error — Decklist Problem [Game Loss]

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3.5. Tournament Error — Deck Problem [Warning]

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3.6. Tournament Error — Limited Procedure Violation [Warning]

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3.7. Tournament Error — Communication Policy Violation [Warning]

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3.8. Tournament Error — Marked Cards [Warning]

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3.9. Tournament Error — Insufficient Shuffling [Warning]

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4. UNSPORTING CONDUCT

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4.1. Unsporting Conduct — Minor [Warning]

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4.2. Unsporting Conduct — Major [Match Loss]

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4.3. Unsporting Conduct — Improperly Determining a Winner [Match Loss]

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4.4. Unsporting Conduct — Bribery and Wagering [Match Loss]

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4.5. Unsporting Conduct — Aggressive Behavior [Disqualification]

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4.6. Unsporting Conduct — Theft of Tournament Material [Disqualification]

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4.7. Unsporting Conduct — Stalling [Disqualification]

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4.8. Unsporting Conduct — Cheating [Disqualification]

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