With the change to the FNM Formats a few months ago, it listed “Invent your own Format”, would that cover Tiny Leaders?

I would think that it would, but I want an “O” answer before I present to my LGS.

Thank you.

Confirming ‘O’ answer, be back ASAP…

OK, Official then: Yes and No.

Yes, Tiny Leaders is fine as a Friday Night Magic format;
No, YOU didn't invent it. :)

(Only the first statement is serious, of course!)

Another way of looking at it - if you're playing a format with real Magic cards, then it's probably OK for FNM.

d:^D

Originally posted by Scott Marshall:

No, YOU didn't invent it. :)

Not with that attitude….


But seriously, thanks!

I know some of my local players will be happy to hear this, at least a tiny bit.

Heh - "at least a tiny bit“?!?

I should clarify - these ”invent your own format" variants should be sanctioned as Casual. (I think the FNM info already said as much, but just in case…)

d:^D

There is more information to come in the near future about running Casual format FNMs.

Originally posted by Kim Warren:

There is more information to come in the near future about running Casual format FNMs.

Oh, thats excellent actually! One of the stores I judge for is a more ‘casual’ store and I am completely sure that they will find more information about Casual FNM helpful.

Thank you!

I shall have to get cranking on Turnabout then,… ;)

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Originally posted by Kim Warren:

There is more information to come in the near future about running Casual format FNMs.

Has anything else been published yet? I've had a scout around the forums and can't find anything.

Not yet, no.

Originally posted by Scott Marshall:

Another way of looking at it - if you're playing a format with real Magic cards, then it's probably OK for FNM.

d:^D

What about Mental Magic, then?

No kidding, I've actually had a request from one sick bunny :) in my local group for Judge Stack FNM! I had to tell him that even with the ability to create your own format, I didn't think Judge Stack would count.

Originally posted by Francesco Scialpi:

Scott Marshall
Another way of looking at it - if you're playing a format with real Magic cards, then it's probably OK for FNM.

d:^D

What about Mental Magic, then?

That seems like a recipe for GP level headaches from thinking too hard. Though I know a few people who would love that idea.

If Judge Stack is sanctionable, does this mean that “Flip it or Rip it” is now a sanctionable format?

IMO Asking questions about obscure formats seems like a recipe for disaster. The best use of FNM is having a community play formats they like as a whole. Having too many options will cause people to not show up or be confusing for new players. FNM shouldn't be complicated.

IF you run a small 8-player weird event how do you deal with the 9th player? The potential for alienating some of the players is too high of a risk(player leaving) with little reward (different format).

FNM should be inclusive and inviting for all. Not exclusive.