Are players expected to explicitly pass priority during chain resolution, or can they assume their opponent has passed after a reasonable window?

Ruling: Players should explicitly ask if their opponent wants to play something each time priority passes to avoid miscommunication and potential sharking. Being consistent with asking every time prevents giving away information about whether you have a response.

Sequence:

• After you activate a non-permanent, you hold priority
• If your opponent passes, your activation immediately resolves
• If you intend to chain something yourself, you must do so immediately
• Otherwise, explicitly ask your opponent if they want to respond before proceeding

Nuances:

• Players can agree at the start of the game to skip priority passes with the understanding they can go back a step if someone wants to respond, but this requires explicit agreement from both players
• This shortcut is unlikely to happen at tournaments as most players don't want to allow takebacks
• Judges will rule in your favor if disputes occur when you've explicitly clarified priority passes