The Cyberpunk TCG Judge Program exists to ensure the competitive integrity of Cyberpunk TCG Organized Play Events at both the LGS and Competition-Level. Judges will most commonly be found at most Night City Gauntlet events and all Competition Level Events.
The Cyberpunk TCG judge program will provide aspiring judges with a roster of levels to climb through that indicate their status and what events they’re most qualified to judge. Each level will come with a test of corresponding difficulty that a judge must pass as well as varying amounts of experience qualifications. These tests will all be staged on Cyberpunktcg.com. The official Cyberpunk TCG Judge Discord will be the home for all judges. Judges will receive Discord roles of their judge level as well as access to channels unique to each level (and above). The Discord will serve as the primary means of communications with judges for anything from clarifications on rulings to postings for applications to judge high-level competitive events. The Discord will also feature recruitment channels for all TOs to seek out judges for any events.
The Judge Program has a tiered structure of Level 1/2/3 + Head Judge, with Level 1 being the entry-level, Level 2 being the baseline level, Level 3 as the advanced level, and Head Judge simply representing anyone who has performed that role.
Level 1 Judges can judge all casual-level and Night City District Open events.
Level 2 Judges are the baseline for judging EOR or higher-level events.
Level 3 Judges can judge competition-level events at a higher level.
Head Judges are anyone who has served that respective role at an EOR or higher-level event.
Level 1 acts as an entry point for players and LGS staff looking to begin judging. This level is the general expectation for casual LGS event judges. This role is awarded immediately upon successfully passing a Basic Cyberpunk TCG rulings test .
Details:
- Participate at an LGS Level judging Night City Brawl & Showdown events, Pre-Release Events, and other similar events
- May opt in to receive the “Level 1 Judge” role in the Cyberpunk TCG Discord and access to the Level 1 Judge channel.
Qualified to Judge:
- Night City Brawl [Any Position]
- Pre-Release [Any Position]
- Night City Showdown [Any Position]
- Night City District Open [Floor Judge]
Requirements:
- Pass with 85% accuracy a Basic Cyberpunk TCG rulings test
- Joining the Cyberpunk TCG Judge Discord and claiming your level
- Adhere to the Cyberpunk TCG Judge Code of Conduct
The baseline position for floor judging. This level is the general expectation for the head judges of Night City District Open events as well as the majority of floor judges for EOR and BSI events. This role is assigned by WeirdCo after passing an Intermediate Cyberpunk TCG policy & rulings test and an experience + character evaluation.
Details:
- Recommended level for head judging District Open events
- Recommended level for floor judging at EOR/BSI events
May assist in live rulings on the Cyberpunk TCG Judge Community Discord
Will receive “Level 2 Judge” role in the Cyberpunk TCG Discord and access to the Level 2 Judge channel.
Qualified to Judge:
- Night City Brawl [Any Position]
- Pre-Release/Beta [Any Position]
- Night City Showdown [Any Position]
- Night City District Open [Any Position]
- Edgerunner Open Regional [Floor Judge]
- Black Sapphire Invitational [Floor Judge]
The highest level most Judges will be able to reach. This level is recommended for the assistant head judges at EOR/BSI events and floor judging the World Championship.
Details:
- Act as alternate/assistant Head Judge in the absence of the Head Judge at EOR+ events
- Assist in live rulings on the Cyberpunk TCG Judge Community Discord
- Act as Moderator for the Cyberpunk TCG Community Discord
- Will receive the “Level 3 Judge” role in the Cyberpunk TCG Discord and access to the Level 3 Judge channel.
Qualified to Judge:
- Night City Brawl [Any Position]
- Pre-Release/Beta [Any Position]
- Night City Showdown [Any Position]
- Night City District Open [Any Position]
- Edgerunner Open Regional [Floor Judge or Assistant Head Judge]
- Black Sapphire Invitational [Floor Judge or Assistant Head Judge]
- World Championship [Floor Judge or Assistant Head Judge]
Requirements:
- Experience floor judging at least 1 EOR+ event [or equivalent experience]
- Shown consistent, thorough understanding of the rules of the Cyberpunk-TCG with little error
- Pass with 90% accuracy a Advanced Cyberpunk TCG policy & rulings test (To be released at a later date)
- Submit an application for the role after passing the Advanced test
- Adhere to the Cyberpunk TCG Judge Code of Conduct
A role that may be granted to anyone who performs this job at an EOR or above level event. This is more akin to a title as opposed to a fourth level judges can naturally progress into. There will typically only be 10-20 Head Judges maximum to account for all regions of play.
Details:
- Heads of the Judge Program and major events
- Final on-site say on all rulings & regulations pending WeirdCo approval
- Minimum 1 Present at all Edgerunner Open Regional and higher Competition Level events
- Admins of the Cyberpunk TCG Judge Community Discord
- Will receive the “Head Judge” role in the Cyberpunk TCG Discord and access to the Head Judge channel
Qualified to Judge:
- Any event [any position]
Requirements:
- 1 Year experience as a Level 3 Judge in the Cyberpunk TCG Judge Program [or equivalent experience]
- Shown consistent, thorough mastery and understanding of the minutia of the rules of the Cyberpunk TCG
- Pass a live interview administered by the WeirdCo OP team.