FINAL JUDGEMENT: Resurrection In The Wasteland
Sheldon arrived to find a dead tourney scene – but in a year, we had record tourney attendance. We asked him how he did it; you might wanna listen hard.
AuthorSheldon Menery
Magic Judge Hall of Famer Sheldon Menery was one of the most influential judges in the history of the game. He pioneered Commander and was a founding member of the Commander Rules Committee. After a seven-year battle with cancer, Sheldon passed away in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and respect, turning acquaintances into friends, and friends into family. “I count myself in nothing else so happy as in a soul remembering my good friends.” - William Shakespeare, Richard II
FINAL JUDGEMENT: Rulings To Keep In Mind At Regionals
A lot of reminders about how to play cards and what doesn’t work that may mean the difference between win and lose!
FINAL JUDGEMENT: Keep An Eye On The Other Guy
A guy flashes hundred-dollar bills in a seedy bar and gets mugged. Who’s to blame? An article on responsibility.
FINAL JUDGEMENT: Exclusive Interview With Sheldon Menery!
Sheldon interviews Sheldon’s ego. No, wait, that’s just
Sheldon. We think.
FINAL JUDGEMENT: Ban This!
The Judge goes from structured decisions to completely
psychotic rantings! What kind of drugs is he taking, and can we have some?
FINAL JUDGEMENT: The Call To Arms
The Judge takes aim at those dirty, nasty, filthy cheaters — and asks for women to move to Alaska.
FINAL JUDGEMENT: Questions From The Crowd
A while back, I said that I’d collect questions from folks and occasionally write the column answering them. “Occasionally” happens today.
FINAL JUDGEMENT: Why Are You Reading That Crap?
Sheldon finally goes off on badly-written internet articles and celebrity endorsements! Does”Angry” go on the stack?
FINAL JUDGEMENT: So You Wanna Be a Pro?
Since he’s thinking of ways to transform The Editor from an experienced scrub into a novice pro, Sheldon just decided to share his wisdom with you. Look out!
FINAL JUDGEMENT: Everyone Makes Sacrifices
Is sacrificing faster than anything? Really? You’re wrong.
FINAL JUDGEMENT: Making Sense of it All
The Lisa Rule:”If it makes sense when you picture the things on the cards physically, then it makes sense. If not, it’s stupid.” Sometimes Lisa and Magic don’t agree.
FINAL JUDGEMENT: Not For The Faint Of Heart
Unfortunately, last week’s ruling on the Sap Burst trick made Sheldon kind of a Sap… but those are the dangers you face when you take upon the power of Judging.
FINAL JUDGEMENT: The Multiplayer Bandwagon
Thanks to everyone who sent Lisa birthday greetings – again, too numerous to mention by name. I turned on her computer before she got up on Tuesday and opened her mailbox so that they’d be waiting for her. She was most pleased. I also want to thank all the folks who have yet to mail…
FINAL JUDGEMENT: What I Want for Christmas
As I mentioned previously, today (Tuesday the 19th) is Lisa’s birthday (that’s Lisa my wife, although I suspect there are other people named Lisa who have birthdays today). If you have the opportunity, please drop her an email at [email protected] wishing her a happy birthday. Trust me, she’ll appreciate it. Ask her how she likes…
FINAL JUDGEMENT: With All Humility…
Franklin*, , soared high above Dominaria, swirling, looping, diving and doing the occasional barrel roll. Franklin didn’t care much about doing anything but soaring and swooping and so forth, mostly because he was good at it. In fact, Franklin was the best swooper among all the Cloudchasers he knew (his barrel-rolling could use some work,…