Can a table judge remind players of mandatory effects like drawing for turn, and at what point should they intervene?

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FAQ #422·asked by 237336434762055680·December 18, 2025·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
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Ruling: Judges can intervene if a violation has occurred, but shouldn't stop them from occurring. When a mandatory draw is missed, the player simply draws the cards they are owed without a rewind. Both players can receive warnings - the player who missed the draw and their opponent for failure to maintain game state.

Nuances:

  • Judges should generally not intervene constantly, as this prevents players from learning to independently manage their game state
  • Intervening once to provide awareness is acceptable, but repeated intervention prevents actual learning
  • The timing of intervention is when a violation has already occurred (after another action is taken), not before it happens

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