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SWU_Penalty_Quick_Reference.md

Star Wars Unlimited — Competitive Judge Quick Reference

Gameplay Disruptions: 3rd+ = GL

Infraction Penalty Quick Remedy / Notes
3.1 IMA Warning Mandatory trigger missed/resolved incorrectly. “May/Up To” optional unless opp choice or “if you don’t.” RN cannot affect cards not present at trigger timing.
3.2 OCME Warning Publicly verifiable hidden-zone error. Return/rebuild/randomize as needed. Non-verifiable → HCME.
3.3 HCME Warning Opp chooses cards to restore. Known deck positions preserved. Alt remedy: random if self-report + first occurrence.
3.4 Mulligan Error GL Illegal mulligan / changed decision. Too many/few seen cards = HCME/IMA. Unseen hand → fix, no infraction.
3.5 Incorrect Randomization GL Ordered set randomized improperly. Cannot “unshuffle.” Downgrade possible if self-report + first offense.
3.6 Illegal Gameplay Warning Rewind → Resolve Now → Leave As Is.
3.7 MRE Tracking Failed to immediately point out opp error. Never upgrades. Intentional = Cheating.

Unsporting Conduct

Infraction Penalty Notes
5.1 Minor USC Warning Offensive behavior, excessive celebration, vulgarity, etc. Stream = ML. 2nd = ML. 3rd = DQ.
5.2 Insulting Behavior GL Directed insults/severe vulgarity. 2nd = DQ.
5.3 Harassment ML Slurs, unwanted contact, blocking, etc. No remorse → DQ/removal.
5.4 Aggressive Behavior DQ Threats/intimidation. Remove from venue.
5.5 Illegal Result Determination ML Non-game methods to determine outcome. Knowing violation → Cheating.
5.6 Bribery / Collusion / Gambling DQ Reward offers, wagers, intentional match fixing.
5.7 Cheating DQ Intentional rules violation for advantage.
5.8 Stalling DQ Intentional slow play. Compare to player’s normal pace.
5.9 Fraud DQ Identity/eligibility fraud.
5.10 Theft / Vandalism DQ Remove from venue.

Event Disruptions: 2nd+ = GL

Infraction Penalty Quick Remedy / Notes
4.1 Tardiness W / GL / ML 1–5m = W + ext • 5–10m = GL • 10m+ = ML/drop
4.2 Deck Error GL Repair deck. Missing cards → random SB replacements. Self-report 1st offense → Warning.
4.3 Decklist Error GL Correct list/remove illegal cards. Some limited/base downgrades apply.
4.4 Marked Cards Warning Replace sleeves/cards. Significant advantage or no replacement → GL.
4.5 Slow Play Warning Unintentional pace issues only. Pre-overtime penalties grant +1 Action Phase.
4.6 Outside Assistance GL Spectator help/notes. Unsolicited help → Tracking. Electronics repeat offense → GL.
4.7 Communication Policy Error Warning Rewind if decision based on bad info. No decision → Tracking only.
4.8 Limited Procedure Warning Draft/sealed procedural errors. Unfixable → GL.
4.9 Insufficient Randomization Warning Shuffle properly. Pile shuffle ≠ randomization.
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