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Card Extras • Special Events • Tournament Reports • Everything Else • Spotlight Series • Contests
Beginners' Series
May 2013
Second Edition Errata Document Updatedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 13th
Today's update brings changes to five (5) Second Edition cards.
May Second Edition Rules Update by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • May 13th
Two clarifications in this month's CRD update.
May CRD, Errata Delayed for Both Editionsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 6th
The scheduled CRD and errata update for May has been delayed one week, and will appear on Monday, May 13.
April 2013
Special TSTL CRD Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • April 26th
New cards demand new rules. Away we go!
April First Edition Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • April 1st
April rules update, no foolin'
March 2013
March Second Edition Rules Updateby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • March 4th
One change in this month's CRD update.
March First Edition Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • March 4th
March's update bring four errata, a rules change for Revised format, and a number of clarifications to First Edition.
February 2013
Second Edition Errata Document Updatedby Charlie Plaine, Second Edition Lead Designer • February 4th
Five cards are added to the errata document in today's update.
Matter of Time: Emanationsby Charlie Plaine, Second Edition Lead Designer • February 4th
Matter of Time adds a 3rd Ritual to the game, but with a newly update game text template. Find out the reasons behind this change in this article.
No Feb. 1E Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • February 4th
Nothing to report in February.
January 2013
January First Edition Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • January 7th
A trio of clarifications are added this month.
December 2012
New First Edition Rules Master Selectedby Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • December 4th
Jonathan Carter appointed First Edition Rules Master.
A Trio of Errata for Second Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 3rd
As today is the first Monday of December, the Second Edition Design Team has released errata for three (3) cards.
October 2012
October First Edition Rules Update by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • October 2nd
One card banned, one card unbanned, and a few clarifications.
No 2E Rules Update for Octoberby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • October 1st
There is no rules update for the month of October
September 2012
September First Edition Rules Updateby Jordan Leung, Acting First Edition Rules Master • September 10th
Conversion list and errata update.
September Second Edition Rules Updateby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • September 10th
Two clarifications are added in this month's CRD update.
2nd Edition CRD Delayedby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • September 4th
The 2nd Edition Current Rulings Document update for this month is delayed one week.
August 2012
Jordan Leung, 1E Brand Manager, to Spearhead Rules Master Searchby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 31st
Effective immediately, First Edition Brand Manager Jordan Leung takes on the duties of Acting Rules Master and will spearhead the search for a permanent replacement.
Introducing: The 2E Rules Toolby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • August 14th
The 2E Rules Tool makes its public debut.
Applications for First Edition Rules Master Now Being Acceptedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 10th
The Continuing Committee is now seeking applicants for the open position of First Edition Rules Master.
June 2012
First Edition Rules Updatesby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Rules Master • June 11th
Three OTF ban list changes and one assimilation rules update.
May 2012
Allen Gould Resigns as First Edition Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 15th
Allen Gould has stepped down as the First Edition Rules Master.
May 1E Rules Updateby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • May 7th
A new set brings a handful of new rules, plus a six-pack of errata just in time for Easter!
May 2E Rules Updatesby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • May 7th
A few rules changes are introduced in the May 2012 CRD.
April 2012
All April Rules Updates Delayed Until May 7by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 20th
All of the pending rules updates for April 2012 are being delayed until May 7, and will be integrated into the May rules updates.
March 2012
No 1E CRD BTW, but OTF Ban List changesby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • March 5th
The rules stay the same for one more month, but the number of cards on the Ban List is reduced by one.
February 2012
Second Edition CRD Clarifies Card Playsby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • February 6th
The monthly update to the 2E CRD clarifies the sequence of playing a card.
Second Edition February Errata Updateby Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Lead Designer • February 6th
Three cards receive updated game text in this month's update.
No First Edition CRD; Conversion List Updatedby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • February 6th
Although there are no errata or CRD updates today, there is an update to the OTF Conversion List.
January 2012
Second Edition CRD Clarifies Naming Cards and Personasby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • January 2nd
The January 2012 update to the Second Edition CRD contains just one update, clarifying how naming cards with multiple personas is handles.
December 2011
December First Edition Rules Updateby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • December 5th
Since it's almost time for the S.S. Claus to begin it's yearly inspection tour, the Rules Committee is doing a bit of cleanup before the Jolly Admiral arrives. (Rumors that the RC is already on the third keg of eggnog are completely unfounded - we're just stocking up for a barrel race. Honest.)
November 2011
November Rules Updateby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • November 7th
It's the one you've all been waiting for. Hope you've got a spare toner cartridge for your printer...
Revised Format improved with November Rules Updateby Jeremy Commandeur • November 7th
An update to the First Edition Revised format rules.
Second Edition November Errata Updateby Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Lead Designer • November 7th
Today's update clarifies the wording on two cards.
Tyler Fultz is Your Second Edition Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 7th
Tyler Fultz (a.k.a. DJstormtrooper) has been accepted the role of the Second Edition Rules Master, effective immediately.
October 2011
No First Edition Rules Updates for Octoberby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • October 3rd
There are no updates to the First Edition rules documents for October; however, a larger update for November is already underway.
Second Edition CRD Clarifies Ship Attributes, Cost Modifiersby Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Rules Master • October 3rd
Two updates to the Second Edition Current Rulings Document (CRD) clarify recent issues with ship attributes and cost reduction.
September 2011
September First Edition Rules Updateby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • September 12th
One ruling moves documents (and one entry is deleted) in the September 2011 update to the 1E rules documents.
July 2011
July Brings 1E CRD, OTF Updatesby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • July 4th
The First Edition Rules Committee has released updates to the Current Rulings Document and to the OTF Ban List.
Second Edition July Update Brings Three Errataby Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Lead Designer • July 4th
One new erratum appears, and two previously errata cards receive revised text in this month's rules update.
June 2011
Second Edition Rules Master Applications Due Fridayby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 13th
Applications for the open position of Second Edition Rules Master are due Friday, June 17, 2011.
First Edition Rules Updatesby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • June 6th
There is no update to the First Edition Current Rulings Document for June 2011.
Second Edition CRD Update & Errata Changesby Charlie Plaine, Acting Rules Master • June 6th
Six errata and a rules retraction take effect immediately in the June 2011 update to the Current Rulings Document.
Michael Keller Retires as Second Edition Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 6th
After over three years of dedicated and admirable service, Michael Keller has decided to retire from The Continuing Committee.
May 2011
Second Edition May CRD Updateby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 2nd
Two clarifications appear in the May 2011 update to the Current Rulings Document.
April 2011
1E Rules Updated for Shades of Grayby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • April 16th
The release of Shades of Gray brings an updated Current Rulings Document (CRD), as well as updates to several of the OTF documents.
First Edition CRD, CVRD Updatedby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • April 4th
A few housekeeping changes and one rules rewrite pave the way for the April 15th release of Shades of Gray.
No Second Edition CRD in Aprilby Michael Keller, Second Edition Rules Master • April 4th
There are no updates to the Current Rulings Document for April 2011; the March 2011 CRD remains in effect.
March 2011
First Edition Rules Updatesby Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • March 14th
The belated March update brings changes to the CRD, CVRD, OTF Rules and the OTF Ban List.
Second Edition CRD Updatedby 2E Rules Liaison • March 14th
The current rulings for Second Edition are updated, and a change is procedure is announced.
Second Edition Errata Updatedby Charlie Plaine, Acting Lead Designer • March 14th
Six cards receive errata in the Second Edition March update.
March CRDs Delayedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 7th
The First and Second Edition CRDs will be delayed until Monday, March 14th.
January 2011
Second Edition CRD Updatedby 2E Rules Liaison • January 31st
The February 2011 update to the Current Rulings Document expands on last month's can/can not erratum and closes a loophole.
Second Edition CRD Updateby 2E Rules Liaison • January 3rd
One clarification features in today's update to the Second Edition CRD.
December 2010
Allen Gould Appointed First Edition Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 24th
Allen Gould (AllenGould) has been appointed as the new First Edition Rules Master.
December Second Edition CRD Updatesby Michael Keller, Second Edition Head Judge • December 6th
The December 2010 Second Edition CRD has been updated.
Error Corrected in December 1E CRDby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 6th
A typographical error that unintentionally changed a well-established rule was corrected in today's First Edition CRD.
November 2010
Nick Fancher Steps Down as First Edition Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 21st
Nick Fancher has stepped down as the First Edition Rules Master due to time constraints imposed by his work and personal life. We at The Continuing Committee thank him for his dedicated service, and wish him well.
Second Edition CRD Updateby Michael Keller, Second Edition Head Judge • November 5th
An urgent correction to the November CRD. 11/5/2010 @ 11 AM EDT - The documentation for this change has now been updated.
First Edition Rules Committee Looking For New Membersby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 5th
The First Edition Rules Committee is looking for a new member to join their ranks, and help shape the future of the game.
2010 Period of Review - Head Judges Keller and Fancherby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 5th
The Period of Review for both Head Judges, Nick Fancher (First Edition) and Michael Keller (Second Edition) is now open.
November CRD Releasedby Michael Keller, Second Edition Head Judge • November 3rd
The November CRD has been released.
Second Edition Rules Committee Looking For New Membersby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 3rd
The Second Edition Rules Committee is looking for one or two new members to join its ranks and help shape the future of the game.
Second Edition Current Rulings Delayedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 1st
The Second Edition CRD, normally scheduled for release today, has been delayed until Wednesday, November 3rd.
October 2010
Straight and Steady Now Legal; First Edition Rules Updatesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 29th
The First Edition Current Rulings Document (CRD) and the Conversion Rules Document (CVRD) are updated today to coincide with Straight and Steady becoming legal!
September 2010
Pre-Worlds Clarification Rulingsby Michael Keller, Second Edition Head Judge • September 26th
Two rulings clear up major game play questions in this special pre-Worlds CRD for Second Edition.
First Edition CRD, OTF Ban List Updatedby Nick Fancher, First Edition Rules Master • September 6th
Today's updates to the First Edition CRD and the OTF Ban List will be the last updates prior to October's World Championship.
July 2010
OTF Documentation Release and Special CRD Updateby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 8th
The formal rules documents for First Edition Official Tournament Format (OTF) are now available, along with a special CRD update.
June 2010
Restoring First Edition - Part 3, Eliminating the X-listby Nick Fancher, First Edition Rules Master • June 15th
How is the X-list in OTF not like any other X-list?
First Edition Current Rulings Updatedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 11th
A special update to the First Edition Current Rulings Document in honor of the release of Life From Lifelessness!
Restoring First Edition, Part 2 - Announcing OTFby Nick Fancher, First Edition Rules Master • June 8th
So what exactly is OTF, and why is it going to work?
Restoring First Edition, Part 1 - What is Wrong?by Nick Fancher, First Edition Rules Master • June 7th
Before we can restore First Edition, we need to have a clear idea of what is wrong, and why everything we have tried before has failed.
Second Edition Current Rulings Updatedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 7th
A few minor changes made in June's update to the Second Edition Current Rulings.
April 2010
The Rules of the Draftby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 15th
Find out exactly how the Infinite Diversity draft works!
March 2010
Second Edition April CRD Released Earlyby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 30th
The Second Edition CRD for April has been released early in anticipation of Regional season.
Updated Current Rulingsby Charlie Plaine, Member of the Rules Committee • March 1st
Today's update of the Second Edition Current Rulings Document addresses several lingering issues, including abilities, and clarification of mission/dilemma interactions. A number of new cards receive errata.
February 2010
Second Edition Official Rulingsby Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • February 26th
The home for Second Edition Official Rulings has changed several times recently. The latest such home has been added to the Site Index.
January 2010
New CRD Releasedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 4th
The first CRD of 2010 is released, clarifying the timing on mission solving and correcting an Allegiance error.
August 2009
Current Rulings Document Updateby Michael R. Keller, Head Judge • August 11th
A new Current Rulings Document (CRD) has been issued that is in effect immediately.
First Edition Rules Updatesby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • August 3rd
Four rules documents have an update today, just in time for worlds.
August CRD Resolves Duplicate Mission Issuesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 3rd
The last Current Rulings Document before the World Championship puts to rest the issues with duplicate missions.
July 2009
Ruling on Random Selection Responsesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 28th
The ruling regarding random selections is clarified for the European Continental Championships and the World Championships.
June 2009
June CRD Addresses Multiple Issuesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 1st
The June 2009 edition of the CRD addresses multiple rules questions, as well as corrects a number of mistakes and problem cards in the current metagame.
May 2009
Revised Format for First Editionby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • May 24th
Revised Format for First Edition is here. It is a significant and substantial evolution in the game.
Current Rulings Updatedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 4th
The Current Rulings Document has been updated, and takes effect immediately.
February 2009
First Edition Updates!by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • February 27th
Lions (Personas), Tigers (Special Downloads) and Bears (Hi-Res Files), Oh My!
New Second Edition CRD Releasedby Michael Keller, Head Judge • February 2nd
The February Current Rules Document (CRD) features a major update to dilemma timing and resolution, including a number of errata in response. As always, this CRD takes effect immediately.
December 2008
First Edition Rules Updated, Part Iby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • December 4th
Holy Timewarp, Batman! The First Edition Rules are updated!
First Edition Rules Updated, Part IIby First Edition Rules Committee • December 4th
In Part I, the First Edition director introduced the first rules update in five years, and provided a bit of background information. Here in Part II, the members of the rules committee provide some elaboration on the updated rules.
September 2008
September CRD Postedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 1st
The latest version of the Current Rulings Document (CRD) is now available, which clarifies attribute reduction vs. Psychokinetic Control, response actions versus a dilemma, and several points about missions.
July 2008
Second Edition Virtual Errata File Updatedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 8th
Hot on the heels of yesterday's update to the Current Rulings Document and the rulebook, The Continuing Committee is proud to bring you the updated Virtual Errata File - now in high resolution as well!
Rulebook Version 3 & July CRD Postedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 7th
The (long awaited) revision of the Second Edition rulebook is now available, in conjunction with the July 2008 CRD. Updated @ 8:45 AM: The CRD now properly includes the erratum to the promo version of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? We apologize for the error.
June 2008
June CRD Releaseby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 2nd
There are a lot of changes in this month's CRD, but what does that mean for you? Find out inside.
April 2008
April CRD Releasedby Michael Keller, Head Judge • April 7th
The April 2008 CRD takes effect on Monday, April 7th, 2008. View details inside.
March 2008
No CRD for March 2008by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 3rd
There is no new Current Rulings Document (CRD) for March 2008; the February 2008 version remains current.
February 2008
February CRD Releasedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 4th
The latest edition of the Current Rulings Document (CRD) is now available.