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All in Jeopardy
Can you answer in the form of a question?Questions will be answered, and answers will be questioned, in this week's inquisitive issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Trample pig, trample pig, don't attack wolf shout!
Justin has questions about trample and what happens if the third little pig got revenge on that big bad wolf.
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Moko's Sing-Along Rules Blog
Into the inbox without delay, but careful not to lose the way!
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Resolving Resolutions
Our new year's resolution is to keep answering your rules questions, so join us as we do just that in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Don't Copy Me Bro
Justin concludes his ongoing series of topics that any Level 1 Judge should know by going over the various ways in which spells can be copied, so join us in this week's educational issue of Cranial Insertion!
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We Put The 'Ice' in 'Solstice'
We're celebrating the recent winter solstice by staying indoors and warming ourselves by the fire of your burning questions. Grab a warm beverage and join us in this week's festive issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Year End Mailbag
As 2024 draws to a close, Justin reflects on the past year and the year to come as he answers burning questions from IRC, so join us in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Questions on Broadway
Everyone's got rules questions to share, and we're going crazy in here answering them, so join us in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Prelude to Foundations
Magic: The Gathering Foundations is coming out this week, so it's time to take a look at that set in this week's fundamental article of Cranial Insertion!
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Vote Vote Vote!
Voting may be on Justin's mind, but there is always time to answer rules questions.In addition to the usual rules questions and answers, Justin has an important message for our US American readers in this week's patriotic issue of Cranial Insertion!
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So you think you can take a Judge Test?
Need help on that upcoming test? Here are a handful of tips and a handful of practice questions.
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Little House of Horrors
Duskmourn: House of Horror is out now and it has brought a wave of scary questions to our inbox. Let's answer some of them in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Duskmourn: House of Q & A
Duskmourn: House of Horrors is coming out this week, so it's time to take our first look at this set in this week's bone-chilling and blood-curdling issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Bear Cubs and Internet Chatrooms
Chatrooms have questions and we will add Bear Cubs to as many of them as we can.
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Baltimore Here I Come
Flying to Baltimore for a Prerelease Seems ExtremeJustin is busy getting ready to judge at SCG Con in Baltimore this weekend, but that's not stopping him from answering your rules questions. Join us in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Killing Me Softly
Assassin's Creed is coming out this Friday, so join us for a first look at that set in this week's killer episode of Cranial Insertion!
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3rd Modern Event Horizon
We are on a mission to recover a ship and answer questions about Modern Horizons 3.
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Avacyn's Memorial Day Sale
It's Memorial Day, so we're lighting fireworks and serving hot rules questions fresh from the grill in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Horsing Around
Outlaws of Thunder Junction continues to dominate our inbox, so saddle up and join us in this week's equine edition of Cranial Insertion!
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The Rules They Are A-Changin' 2.0
The Rules They Are A-Changin' But We Keep Up With Them.
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Facebook Mailbag 4.0
You have questions, hopefully I have the answers.It's time to take a look at some more questions from the Ask-the-Judge Facebook group, so join us is in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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A Touch of Modern
Justin is showing us seven of his own Modern decks and answers rules questions that come up with those decks, so join us in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Law & Order: A Karlov Whodunit
Dun, dun, duuun!Murders at Karlov Manor is here, so grab your notebooks and try to help us unravel the mystery in this week's thrilling episode of Cranial Insertion!
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Facebook Mail Bag 3.0
Yes, Facebook is still around, so let's take a look at some questions from the Ask-the-Judge Facebook group in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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New Year, New Questions
It's New Year's Day, so make your resolutions and join us in this week's celebratory issue of Cranial Insertion!
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End of Year Quiz II
You sure have learned a lot this year, now let's see if you've retained any of it. It's quiz time!
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Age Is Just a Number
It's Carsten's birthday this week, so join us in this week's celebratory issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Charisma, Weeeeeeeeee!
With this much charisma, we should be able to answer any question!Your party comes across a Magic rules article. Is it evil or chaotic neutral? Read on to find out!
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Spelunking on Ixalan
It's new set time! Let's discover what might be hiding in the caves of Ixalan!
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You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween
It's almost Halloween, and we're giving out brain candy at the Cranial Insertion offices, so join us in this week's frighteningly educational issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Go To An RCQ, Show Your Strength
Justin has been busy judging Modern tournaments for the current RCQ season, so join us in this week's modern edition of Cranial Insertion!
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Adding Alternatives
You can choose one or the other, I'll just add them together.Today we're taking a deep dive into the topic of alternative and additional costs, so join us in this week's educational issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Born to be Wilds of Eldraine
Get your motor runnin', building new decks with faeries!
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Do I Betray Jace and Many Other Quandaries
Vraska gives out Phyrexian oil. We only give out (usually) correct answers.
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Lord of the Rulings
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth is out now, and the rules tempt you, so join us in this week's precious issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Study Hall: Learning in Groups Can Be Helpful
Where can you get fast answers to your Magic rules questions? Read on to find out in this week's exciting edition of Cranial Insertion!
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My M.O.M. Always Said Life Is Like a Box of Phyrexians...
It's time to review rules for a new set! Let's see what new rules questions we have for March of the Machine.
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Facebook Mail Bag 2.0
Wait, useful things can be found on Facebook? Yes, Magic Judges!
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It's About Time!
The arrival of Daylight Saving Time has prompted us to ponder the mysteries of time, so join us in this week's well-timed issue of Cranial Insertion!
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From Phyrexia With Love
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Resistance is futile. We want you.
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Quizzing In The New Year
Let's start the year off with a quiz, want to make sure you didn't forget everything over holiday break.
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Having a Ball
What do Soccer and Magic have in common? Both have rules that look complicated to the outside observer. Join us in this week's well-rounded issue of Cranial Insertion!
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This Article Was Stolen
I, Dave Elden of JudgingFTW, have stolen this article. Let's see what trouble I can get up to with it.
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Making My Mark
This week, Carsten is marking a momentous event in his life. To find out what it is, join us in this week's remarkable issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Pop Quiz Be a Lady
Justin is returning from the Magic 30 celebration and we bet he had a lot of fun in Las Vegas! As a souvenir, he's bringing us a Vegas-themed quiz, so good luck as you play along in this week's glittering issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Well Yeah, Unfinity Times Unfinity
Unfinity has arrived, and things are about to get weird! Hold on to your hats and enjoy the ride in this fun-filled issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Fall in Love With Autumn
The temperatures are falling, and so are the leaves. This can only mean that Fall is here! Get cozy with a pumpkin-spice latte and join us in this week's autumnal issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Skipping Through All The Time Lines
Life is a journey, time is a river, the door is ajar. Or maybe I have a quick quiz for you.
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Facebook Mail Bag
Wait, useful things can be found on Facebook? Yes, Magic Judges!
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Dad Jokes
It's Father's Day, and along with our usual selection of rules questions and answers, we present some dad jokes for your... enjoyment? Get ready to groan with delight and join us in this week's paternally punny episode of Cranial Insertion.
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Beholdering Baldur's Gate
There are many things in Baldur's Gate to behold, like Gates, Dragons, and Beholders, oh my!
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Mob Nixilis is Making You an Offer You Can't Refuse
It would be a shame if your board state were to meet an unfortunate accident. We could help prevent such unforeseen tragedies.
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