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June 2023

Rules Update, June 2023
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)June 5th
Warp Speed! But, also, update your Lackey files before June 5th.

May 2023

The Past (and Future?) of Open Rules
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)May 16th
And don't forget to update your Lackey deck lists by June 5th!
Rules Update, May 2023
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)May 1st
OTF becomes Modern, the concession penalty is lifted, and points that "do not count toward winning" now count toward differential. Explanations within!

April 2023

Rules Update, April 2023
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)April 3rd
A new rule on solving no-point missions, and a new tool for navigating rule changes.

March 2023

Rules Update, March 2023
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)March 6th
What exactly does it mean to have "RANGE +2 in the Neutral Zone"?

February 2023

(No) Rules Update, February 2023
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)February 9th
Enjoy Nemesis!

January 2023

(Small) Rules Update, January 2023
by James Heaney, 1E Rules BossJanuary 3rd
Oh! Nothing happened!

December 2022

Rules Update, December 2022
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)December 5th
We tidied the dilemma resolution rules, and the upshot is Elim Garak.

November 2022

Rules Update, November 2022
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)November 7th
Access Denied at a shared mission, who wins battles, and the impermanence of becoming.

October 2022

(No) Rules Update, October 2022
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)October 3rd
I'm bidin' my time / 'Cause that's the kind of guy I'm / While other folks grow dizzy / I keep busy Bidin' my time

September 2022

Rules Update, September 2022
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)September 6th
Just keeping tidy!

August 2022

Rules Update, August 2022
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)August 1st
Just keeping tidy!

July 2022

(No) Rules Update, July 2022
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)July 3rd
Exactly what it says on the tin.

June 2022

The Motion Pictures Remastered: Rules Supplement
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)June 24th
Vulcan is a homeworld now!
Rules Update, June 2022
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)June 6th
Invasive Beam-In doesn't require an operator. That's it. That's the tweet.

May 2022

Rules Update, May 2022
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)May 2nd
The Borg learn about the Second Amendment.

April 2022

Rules Update, April 2022
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)April 4th
Pretty pedestrian rulings.

March 2022

Rules Update, March 2022
by James Heaney, Staff WriterMarch 7th
You can download from your entire side deck.

February 2022

Rules Update, February 2022
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)February 7th
Let's look at our discard piles, shall we?

January 2022

(No) Rules Update, January 2022
by James HeaneyJanuary 3rd
woof

December 2021

(No) Rules Update, December 2021
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)December 7th
Just the reg'lar FYI.

November 2021

Rules Update, November 2021
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)November 1st
Betcha didn't expect us to do the gender rules the same day as a set release the same day as the First Monday update, didja? Yeah, neither'd we!

October 2021

Rules Update, October 2021
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)October 4th
Some temporary rulings for Worlds, a new errata page, and a preview of features to come.

September 2021

Temporary Rulings for TNG Borg - 24 September 2021
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)September 24th
With Worlds just around the corner, the Rules Committee clears up some questions about Next Generation Borg that various playgroups have resolved in different ways.
Rules Update, September 2021
by James Heaney, Staff WriterSeptember 6th
Some interlocking rulings with minor-to-moderate implications for Staging Ground, Reunite Legends, Son'a Observatory, and Romulan Ambush -- among others!

August 2021

Rules Committee Seeks New Member
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)August 10th
Apply within to join the Rules Committee!
Rules Update, August 2021
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)August 2nd
It's quiet... but there's no such thing as TOO quiet when it comes to rules.

July 2021

Rules Update, July 2021
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)July 5th
OTSD Remastered cleans up some Glossary!

June 2021

(No) Rules Update, June 2021
by James Heaney, 1st Edition Rules MasterJune 7th
Just a generic announcement that there's nothing to announce.

May 2021

Rules Update, May 2021
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)May 3rd
A couple answers to questions you asked, plus some you didn't!

April 2021

Rules Update, April 2021
by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E)April 5th
In which we reverse a 1999 ruling you've probably never heard of!

March 2021

Dogs of War: Official Rules Supplement
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterMarch 26th
Sites, Nors, and Regions will never be the same!
Rules Update, March 2021
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules ManagerMarch 1st
The solution to Emergent Life-Form + Cytherians, the ANIMAL rights movement notches a big win, and much more besides!

February 2021

Rules Update, February 2021
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules ManagerFebruary 1st
Most of the action this month is Rulebook migrations! Which is a topic I find very exciting, but most of you probably won't! MORE WITHIN!

January 2021

(No) Rules Update, January 2021
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules ManagerJanuary 4th
Just an announcement that there's nothing to announce!

December 2020

Rules Update, December 2020
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules ManagerDecember 7th
Space battle compatibility, refinements to "here" and "present," a change to duplication that won't really matter in OTF, and some stuff about renaming! It's Rules Committee Small Ball!
Two Second Edition Errata Today
by Stefan Slaby, Second Edition Errata ManagerDecember 7th
Two Second Edition cards receive errata today, effective immediately.

November 2020

2E Emergency Errata - Playing by the Rules
by Stefan Slaby, Second Edition Errata ManagerNovember 17th
One Second Edition card is receiving errata effectively immediately.
Rules Update, November
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterNovember 2nd
The first batch of clarifying errata arrives!

October 2020

A Private Little War: Official Rules Supplement
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterOctober 16th
Yeah, we're doing a rules supplement for an expansion like it's Decipher times again!
Rules Update, October
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterOctober 5th
"Your and your, what is your?" (Plus: scouting!)

September 2020

Rules Update, September
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterSeptember 7th
Bit of a community-driven effort this month, to be honest!

August 2020

Rules Update, August
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterAugust 3rd
What do like/as, Lumba, and surfaces have in common? Nothing! Except that they're all in this update!
Seven Second Edition Errata Today
by Stefan Slaby, Interim Second Edition Errata ManagerAugust 3rd
Seven Second Edition cards are receiving errata this month.

July 2020

Rules Update, July
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterJuly 6th
A light month, but let's talk about those Classic equipment errata!

June 2020

Emergency Ban Announcement - Access Archives
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First EditionJune 17th
Effective immediately, the mission Access Archives is banned in all Official Tournament Format (OTF) events, except those that are already in progress.
Second Edition June Errata
by Tjark Ott, Second Edition Errata Team LeaderJune 1st
Eight Second Edition cards receive errata today and are effective immediately.
Rules Update, June
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterJune 1st
Pretty quiet this month, but we still got some rulings for you!

May 2020

Rules Update, May
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterMay 4th
The longest-running rules debate in 1E history is finally settled... and OTF will never be (exactly) the same!
Seven (7) Cards Added to Watch List
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First EditionMay 4th
The Department of First Edition is added seven (7) new cards to the Watch List; there are no Errata or OTF Ban List changes today.

April 2020

The Birth (and Death) of a Rules Proposal
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterApril 24th
The reason behind that cryptic reminder in the monthly update.
Rules Update, April
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterApril 6th
A long-expected disguise ruling and other questions answered!

March 2020

Rules Update, March
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterMarch 2nd
The CRD Is Dead! Long Live The CRD!

February 2020

Rules Update, February 2020
by James Heaney, First Edition Rules MasterFebruary 3rd
Let's start things off with a new Glossary!

December 2019

December Errata Updates Some Borg Objectives
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First EditionDecember 9th
Five Borg objectives receive updated wording in today's errata update. Find out the details of which cards and why these were necessary changes inside this article.
December Errata
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second EditionDecember 2nd
The Emergency Errata for Change of Venue becomes official.
Errata Delayed Until 12/9
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First EditionDecember 2nd
The December errata for First Edition will be delayed one week until Monday, December 9th.

November 2019

Second Edition Errata
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second EditionNovember 4th
One Second Edition card receives errata this month.
Persistent Individuality is Banned in OTF
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First EditionNovember 4th
The white-bordered promo card Persistent Individuality is banned in OTF play effective immediately.

October 2019

Emergency Errata: Change of Venue 49 V 12
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second EditionOctober 24th
Change of Venue is receiving Emergency Errata. Find out all the details here.

September 2019

Errata of the Fall
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team LeaderSeptember 9th
Those haughty Vulcans get taken down a peg.
Happy Labor Day - Errata/CRD Delayed 1 Week
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First EditionSeptember 2nd
Today is Labor Day in the United States, and because it's a holiday, we're delaying the usual announcement of ban list changes, errata, and rules changes one week.

June 2019

The Cage Now Legal and Block Core Update
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First EditionJune 28th
Today, The Cage is legal in all formats, and with it comes a large update to the Core Block List.
Rules Update, June 2019
by Jon Carter, Rules MasterJune 3rd
Mas'ud, Warp Speed and other cleanup, and a final Edo Probe resolution.
Banned cards for June
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team LeaderJune 3rd
The Errata Team announces two cards being added to the ban list.

May 2019

May Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterMay 6th
Some belated spring cleaning!
Self-Control Unleashed
by James Heaney, Assistant DesignerMay 6th
What's a Wagon Train To The Stars without a few monsters along the trail?

April 2019

Errata for the Beginning of April
by Matthew Zinno, Lirpa OwnerApril 1st
Aim is taken at the 22nd Century powerhouse

March 2019

Errata Marches Onward
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team LeaderMarch 4th
I'm happy to say that one of these cards sucks.

February 2019

February Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterFebruary 4th
A smattering of small rules are cleaned up

January 2019

Second Edition Errata January 2019
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerJanuary 7th
One card receives a bit of errata this month.

November 2018

First Edition has a New Rulebook!
by James Heaney, Rules NerdNovember 16th
About time we got a rulebook that knows the Delta Quadrant exists now. It's been 18 years, after all!
The Vulcan Hello Again
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team LeaderNovember 5th
In a regular monthly update, several Vulcan cards receive errata and re-enter circulation.

July 2018

Space ...
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team LeaderJuly 2nd
Returning (to) the final frontier
Romulan Minefield is Banned in OTF
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJuly 2nd
Effective immediately, Romulan Minefield is banned in OTF play.

June 2018

First Edition Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterJune 4th
Cleaning up the rules!

May 2018

Emergency Errata: Keevan, Pragmatic Captor
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerMay 30th
A card is receiving emergency errata effective immediately.
May Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterMay 7th
Bring on the Hoard of Frools!

April 2018

April 2018 Erratum
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerApril 2nd
One card gets a minimal update.

February 2018

At Any Time During Your Next Turn
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team LeaderFebruary 5th
The Errata Team shows its Devidian Door.

January 2018

Emergency OTF Ban Addition
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJanuary 29th
The card IDIC: Wisdom of Surak from Live Long and Prosper is banned in OTF play immediately, effective January 28th, 2018.
Back from the Future
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team LeaderJanuary 15th
The Errata Team shots "Devidian Door" and shows you next month's batch of Errata today.

December 2017

December Errata: My Mind to Your Mind
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team LeaderDecember 4th
Errata for Vulcan Mindmeld and some friends.

September 2017

September Second Edition Errata
by Joshua Sheets, Second Edition Errata LeadSeptember 6th
Four cards receive errata today.

August 2017

Clarity: Retiring Revised and X-List (Standard)
by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand ManagerAugust 30th
As part of an effort to improve clarity, we will be retiring the Revised and X-List (Standard) rules sets for First Edition as of January 1st, 2018.

June 2017

June Errata
by Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team LeaderJune 5th
Three cards come off the ban list, and other changes.

May 2017

1E May Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterMay 1st
Small rules updates to clarify things.
One May Errata. Ah-ah-ah.
by Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team LeaderMay 1st
A single change, to Habit of Disappearing.

November 2016

The Second Edition Rules Manager is Amber Van Breemen
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerNovember 29th
Amber Van Breeman has accepted the position of Second Edition Rules Manager.

October 2016

Now Hiring: Second Edition Rules Manager
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanOctober 25th
The Continuing Committee is looking for someone to succeed Tyler Fultz as the Second Edition Rules Manager.
October Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterOctober 3rd
A small clean-up.

August 2016

Second Edition Erratum
by Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Brand ManagerAugust 29th
A single card, Historical Research, has been errated to use the new mission naming scheme.
August Errata
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanAugust 8th
Six cards receive errata in today's update. Also, all previous errata should now appear in the master file.

April 2016

April Errata
by Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Errata team leadApril 7th
Three more cards gets errata for First Edition.
Fizzbin Receives Errata
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanApril 6th
Effective immediately, players will only be able to keep five copies of 100,000 Fizzbin in their play pile in between rounds.

March 2016

Errata and Ban Before Regionals
by Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Errata Team LeadMarch 31st
OP wants all Regional events to have the same playing field. So, here are a couple of Errata and Bans effective immediately.
Update to OTF Rules
by Department of First EditionMarch 7th
Today brings a new rule to First Edition's Official Tournament Format, as well as updates to some other rules.

January 2016

January Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterJanuary 4th
Happy New Year! Happy New Rules!

December 2015

December Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterDecember 7th
Some small cleanup to make things work like they should.

October 2015

October First Edition Errata
by Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand ManagerOctober 7th
We apologize for the late delivery but here is October's Errata for First Edition. A few cards have seen changes with the release of Crossover.
October Second Edition Errata
by Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Brand ManagerOctober 5th
Chula: The Game is the only card to receive errata this month.

July 2015

Emergency Errata
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand ManagerJuly 24th
Two more cards are receiving errata in July.
Second Edition July Errata
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand ManagerJuly 20th
Five cards receiving errata in July
Rules Update for July
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterJuly 6th
Most of these won't make sense yet, but they will in time.

June 2015

June Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterJune 1st
Just a Small Tweet to the Conversion Rules

May 2015

May Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterMay 4th
Glossary cleanup, volunteer opportunities, and a question.

April 2015

Strange Bedfellows Errata
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand ManagerApril 16th
Some wording clarifications to two cards in the latest expansion
Errata Time!
by Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand ManagerApril 6th
It's time for a double treat. First off, we are unveiling the First Edition Errata Team. Second, we have a bunch of errata to breath life into a couple of old cards, update some with better spelling and to make function as intended.
Revised Second Edition Rulebook
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterApril 6th
The (long awaited) revision 4.0 of the Second Edition rulebook is now available.
April Errata
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand ManagerApril 6th
Six cards receive errata this month

March 2015

March Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterMarch 2nd
Just some conversion clean up this month.

February 2015

February Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterFebruary 2nd
It is like Rura Penthe out there. I hope these rules clarifications and new bans keep you warm...

January 2015

January Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterJanuary 5th
Happy New Year! Happy New Rules!

December 2014

December Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterDecember 1st
Another slew of small clean up.

November 2014

Errata Issued 24th November
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand ManagerNovember 25th
A list of errata issued this week.
November First Edition Rules
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterNovember 3rd
A clean up and a few other things.

October 2014

October Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterOctober 6th
Some small housekeeping changes.

September 2014

Conversion Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterSeptember 1st
One new definition, and other slight edits to this rarely changed document.
September 1E Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterSeptember 1st
A series of housekeeping rulings.
No 2E CRD for September, but Ruling Change
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterSeptember 1st
A change to the interpretation of a "skill dilemma"

August 2014

No August Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterAugust 1st
Updates postponed for further cleaning.

July 2014

July Second Edition Rules Update
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterJuly 7th
A tweak to the mission attempt sequence in this month's CRD.
July Errata for Second Edition
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand ManagerJuly 7th
Three cards receive errata today.
July Errata for First Edition
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJuly 7th
One card - the Liberty - is changed in this month's update.

June 2014

Rules Update for The Maquis
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterJune 30th
A rules update for The Maquis virtual expansion is released and takes effect immediately.

April 2014

New Errata and Second Edition Changes
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand ManagerApril 6th
Today introduces errata to two cards, and an announcement of new plans to handle errata and proof reading.
April Second Edition Rules Update
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterApril 6th
A change to "equipped" in this month's CRD update.

March 2014

March Errata
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterMarch 3rd
A few errata to balance TNG. No rules update.
Small Second Edition Errata Update for March
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 3rd
A single change for March, updating a mission to the new naming scheme.

December 2013

Happy Thanksgivukkah!
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterDecember 2nd
New rules, errata and bans for December.

September 2013

Second Edition Errata Update for September
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 2nd
Five cards have received updated game text in today's update, the last planned before the World Championship in October.

August 2013

Two Cards, One Location
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterAugust 14th
Your Missions Just Got More Personal
No August Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterAugust 5th
Nothing changes this month.

July 2013

July Rules and Bans for First Edition
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterJuly 1st
A little rules clean up and an addition to the ban list.

June 2013

June Rules and Errata for First Edition
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterJune 3rd
Basic update, nothing major... except FMO errata

May 2013

May Errata and Rules Updates
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterMay 13th
She's back!
Second Edition Errata Document Updated
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMay 13th
Today's update brings changes to five (5) Second Edition cards.
May Second Edition Rules Update
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterMay 13th
Two clarifications in this month's CRD update.
May CRD, Errata Delayed for Both Editions
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMay 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 Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterApril 26th
New cards demand new rules. Away we go!
April First Edition Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterApril 1st
April rules update, no foolin'

March 2013

March Second Edition Rules Update
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterMarch 4th
One change in this month's CRD update.
March First Edition Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterMarch 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 Updated
by Charlie Plaine, Second Edition Lead DesignerFebruary 4th
Five cards are added to the errata document in today's update.
Matter of Time: Emanations
by Charlie Plaine, Second Edition Lead DesignerFebruary 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 Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterFebruary 4th
Nothing to report in February.

January 2013

January First Edition Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules MasterJanuary 7th
A trio of clarifications are added this month.

December 2012

New First Edition Rules Master Selected
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand ManagerDecember 4th
Jonathan Carter appointed First Edition Rules Master.
A Trio of Errata for Second Edition
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 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 ManagerOctober 2nd
One card banned, one card unbanned, and a few clarifications.
No 2E Rules Update for October
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterOctober 1st
There is no rules update for the month of October

September 2012

September First Edition Rules Update
by Jordan Leung, Acting First Edition Rules MasterSeptember 10th
Conversion list and errata update.
September Second Edition Rules Update
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterSeptember 10th
Two clarifications are added in this month's CRD update.
2nd Edition CRD Delayed
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterSeptember 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 Search
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanAugust 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 Tool
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterAugust 14th
The 2E Rules Tool makes its public debut.
Applications for First Edition Rules Master Now Being Accepted
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanAugust 10th
The Continuing Committee is now seeking applicants for the open position of First Edition Rules Master.

June 2012

First Edition Rules Updates
by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Rules MasterJune 11th
Three OTF ban list changes and one assimilation rules update.

May 2012

Allen Gould Resigns as First Edition Rules Master
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMay 15th
Allen Gould has stepped down as the First Edition Rules Master.
May 1E Rules Update
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterMay 7th
A new set brings a handful of new rules, plus a six-pack of errata just in time for Easter!
May 2E Rules Updates
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterMay 7th
A few rules changes are introduced in the May 2012 CRD.

April 2012

All April Rules Updates Delayed Until May 7
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanApril 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 changes
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterMarch 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 Plays
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterFebruary 6th
The monthly update to the 2E CRD clarifies the sequence of playing a card.
Second Edition February Errata Update
by Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Lead DesignerFebruary 6th
Three cards receive updated game text in this month's update.
No First Edition CRD; Conversion List Updated
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterFebruary 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 Personas
by Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules MasterJanuary 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 Update
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterDecember 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 Update
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterNovember 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 Update
by Jeremy CommandeurNovember 7th
An update to the First Edition Revised format rules.
Second Edition November Errata Update
by Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Lead DesignerNovember 7th
Today's update clarifies the wording on two cards.
Tyler Fultz is Your Second Edition Rules Master
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 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 October
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterOctober 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 Modifiers
by Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Rules MasterOctober 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 Update
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterSeptember 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 Updates
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterJuly 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 Errata
by Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Lead DesignerJuly 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 Friday
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJune 13th
Applications for the open position of Second Edition Rules Master are due Friday, June 17, 2011.
First Edition Rules Updates
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterJune 6th
There is no update to the First Edition Current Rulings Document for June 2011.
Second Edition CRD Update & Errata Changes
by Charlie Plaine, Acting Rules MasterJune 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 Master
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJune 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 Update
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMay 2nd
Two clarifications appear in the May 2011 update to the Current Rulings Document.

April 2011

1E Rules Updated for Shades of Gray
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterApril 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 Updated
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterApril 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 April
by Michael Keller, Second Edition Rules MasterApril 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 Updates
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules MasterMarch 14th
The belated March update brings changes to the CRD, CVRD, OTF Rules and the OTF Ban List.
Second Edition CRD Updated
by 2E Rules LiaisonMarch 14th
The current rulings for Second Edition are updated, and a change is procedure is announced.
Second Edition Errata Updated
by Charlie Plaine, Acting Lead DesignerMarch 14th
Six cards receive errata in the Second Edition March update.
March CRDs Delayed
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 7th
The First and Second Edition CRDs will be delayed until Monday, March 14th.

January 2011

Second Edition CRD Updated
by 2E Rules LiaisonJanuary 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 Update
by 2E Rules LiaisonJanuary 3rd
One clarification features in today's update to the Second Edition CRD.

December 2010

Allen Gould Appointed First Edition Rules Master
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 24th
Allen Gould (AllenGould) has been appointed as the new First Edition Rules Master.
December Second Edition CRD Updates
by Michael Keller, Second Edition Head JudgeDecember 6th
The December 2010 Second Edition CRD has been updated.
Error Corrected in December 1E CRD
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 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 Master
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 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 Update
by Michael Keller, Second Edition Head JudgeNovember 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 Members
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 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 Fancher
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 5th
The Period of Review for both Head Judges, Nick Fancher (First Edition) and Michael Keller (Second Edition) is now open.
November CRD Released
by Michael Keller, Second Edition Head JudgeNovember 3rd
The November CRD has been released.
Second Edition Rules Committee Looking For New Members
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 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 Delayed
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 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 Updates
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanOctober 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 Rulings
by Michael Keller, Second Edition Head JudgeSeptember 26th
Two rulings clear up major game play questions in this special pre-Worlds CRD for Second Edition.
First Edition CRD, OTF Ban List Updated
by Nick Fancher, First Edition Rules MasterSeptember 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 Update
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJuly 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-list
by Nick Fancher, First Edition Rules MasterJune 15th
How is the X-list in OTF not like any other X-list?
First Edition Current Rulings Updated
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJune 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 OTF
by Nick Fancher, First Edition Rules MasterJune 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 MasterJune 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 Updated
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJune 7th
A few minor changes made in June's update to the Second Edition Current Rulings.

April 2010

The Rules of the Draft
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanApril 15th
Find out exactly how the Infinite Diversity draft works!

March 2010

Second Edition April CRD Released Early
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 30th
The Second Edition CRD for April has been released early in anticipation of Regional season.
Updated Current Rulings
by Charlie Plaine, Member of the Rules CommitteeMarch 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 Rulings
by Darren Lacoste, Editor in ChiefFebruary 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 Released
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJanuary 4th
The first CRD of 2010 is released, clarifying the timing on mission solving and correcting an Allegiance error.

August 2009

Current Rulings Document Update
by Michael R. Keller, Head JudgeAugust 11th
A new Current Rulings Document (CRD) has been issued that is in effect immediately.
First Edition Rules Updates
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition DirectorAugust 3rd
Four rules documents have an update today, just in time for worlds.
August CRD Resolves Duplicate Mission Issues
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanAugust 3rd
The last Current Rulings Document before the World Championship puts to rest the issues with duplicate missions.

July 2009

Ruling on Random Selection Responses
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJuly 28th
The ruling regarding random selections is clarified for the European Continental Championships and the World Championships.

June 2009

June CRD Addresses Multiple Issues
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJune 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 Edition
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition DirectorMay 24th
Revised Format for First Edition is here. It is a significant and substantial evolution in the game.
Current Rulings Updated
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMay 4th
The Current Rulings Document has been updated, and takes effect immediately.

February 2009

First Edition Updates!
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition DirectorFebruary 27th
Lions (Personas), Tigers (Special Downloads) and Bears (Hi-Res Files), Oh My!
New Second Edition CRD Released
by Michael Keller, Head JudgeFebruary 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 I
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition DirectorDecember 4th
Holy Timewarp, Batman! The First Edition Rules are updated!
First Edition Rules Updated, Part II
by First Edition Rules CommitteeDecember 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 Posted
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 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 Updated
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJuly 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 Posted
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJuly 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 Release
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJune 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 Released
by Michael Keller, Head JudgeApril 7th
The April 2008 CRD takes effect on Monday, April 7th, 2008. View details inside.

March 2008

No CRD for March 2008
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanMarch 3rd
There is no new Current Rulings Document (CRD) for March 2008; the February 2008 version remains current.

February 2008

February CRD Released
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanFebruary 4th
The latest edition of the Current Rulings Document (CRD) is now available.