Deck list Errors

[joelsoh]

For most deck list errors, players are now given a Game Loss under the new penalty guidelines. I'm looking to see at what point you game loss a player, and at what point do you say, ok, you get a warning this time.

I find most of the time, you get the following issues:

• Spelling errors
• Missing "EX" in a Pokémon's name
• Missing a set name/number
• Less than or more than 60 cards

This is what I'd probably do

• Spelling errors: Not all that much, perhaps a caution
• Missing "EX" in a Pokémon's name: Game Loss
• Missing a set name/number: Game Loss
• Less than or more than 60 cards: Game Loss

Is this too lenient/harsh?
Opinions and what you'd do as a judge would be much appreciated.

And another thing - I've found "Head Ringer - Team Flare Hyper Gear" to be a huge pain. If I find a player has got someone elses Head Ringer, should both players be getting a Game Loss for having an illegal deck?

 

[Speedy]

I agree with these. But's that just the opinion of one judge. In general, the harsher penalty lets players fix their decklists instead of replacing the cards with basic energies.

 

[LOLZ]

I find most of the time, you get the following issues:

• Missing "EX" in a Pokémon's name

This is what I'd probably do

• Missing "EX" in a Pokémon's name: Game Loss

Is this too lenient/harsh?
Opinions and what you'd do as a judge would be much appreciated.

If the set and collection numbers are there, and you can determine the only thing missing is "EX", you can treat this as you would a spelling error and not crucify the player. Just add "EX" and move on with your day.

If the player listed Pikachu EX but had the set number for Hoopa EX, this would be more of a concern.