To make the community stronger we each need to watch over ourselves even better.

Judges want you to play. Take some advice to stay on the right side of Magic law.

Primeval Titan and Worldfire have been banned in Commander, but Kokusho is making a triumphant return!

What if any legendary permanent could be a Commander? Brandon answers that question today.

Jon always has a story, but this one is for everyone who's ever played competitively. Mistakes happen, but handling them takes true conviction.

Sharing the game doesn't always mean boring decks. From Planechase to plain fun, Brandon brings his best for new and veteran alike!

Knowing the rules can make a powerful difference in performance. Melissa shares her stories of working under the latest penalty guide, and how players and judges alike have missed the mark on making the rules run right!

Part of the reason Magic is a success is the system of rules that are in place. Of course, questioning those rules has made the game better. Devon looks hard a few more.

After a few months of additional tweaking, the latest IPG changes have been released! But what do they really mean? Chris has an angle-player's playbook open for inspection. Will you be prepared?

Layers are well-defined, but deep and difficult for many players to understand. Justin's primer will help freshen your memory and let you explore the intricacies of the rules! (This article originally ran July 14, 2011.)