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June 2023
Rules Update, June 2023by 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 Rulesby James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • May 16th
And don't forget to update your Lackey deck lists by June 5th!
Rules Update, May 2023by 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 2023by 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 2023by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • March 6th
What exactly does it mean to have "RANGE +2 in the Neutral Zone"?
February 2023
January 2023
(Small) Rules Update, January 2023by James Heaney, 1E Rules Boss • January 3rd
Oh! Nothing happened!
December 2022
Rules Update, December 2022by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • December 5th
We tidied the dilemma resolution rules, and the upshot is Elim Garak.
November 2022
Rules Update, November 2022by 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 2022by 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
August 2022
July 2022
(No) Rules Update, July 2022by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • July 3rd
Exactly what it says on the tin.
June 2022
The Motion Pictures Remastered: Rules Supplementby James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • June 24th
Vulcan is a homeworld now!
Rules Update, June 2022by 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 2022by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • May 2nd
The Borg learn about the Second Amendment.
April 2022
March 2022
Rules Update, March 2022by James Heaney, Staff Writer • March 7th
You can download from your entire side deck.
February 2022
Rules Update, February 2022by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • February 7th
Let's look at our discard piles, shall we?
January 2022
December 2021
(No) Rules Update, December 2021by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • December 7th
Just the reg'lar FYI.
November 2021
Rules Update, November 2021by 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 2021by 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 2021by James Heaney, Staff Writer • September 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 Memberby James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • August 10th
Apply within to join the Rules Committee!
Rules Update, August 2021by 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 2021by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • July 5th
OTSD Remastered cleans up some Glossary!
June 2021
(No) Rules Update, June 2021by James Heaney, 1st Edition Rules Master • June 7th
Just a generic announcement that there's nothing to announce.
May 2021
Rules Update, May 2021by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • May 3rd
A couple answers to questions you asked, plus some you didn't!
April 2021
Rules Update, April 2021by 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 Supplementby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • March 26th
Sites, Nors, and Regions will never be the same!
Rules Update, March 2021by James Heaney, First Edition Rules Manager • March 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 2021by James Heaney, First Edition Rules Manager • February 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 2021by James Heaney, First Edition Rules Manager • January 4th
Just an announcement that there's nothing to announce!
December 2020
Rules Update, December 2020by James Heaney, First Edition Rules Manager • December 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 Todayby Stefan Slaby, Second Edition Errata Manager • December 7th
Two Second Edition cards receive errata today, effective immediately.
November 2020
2E Emergency Errata - Playing by the Rulesby Stefan Slaby, Second Edition Errata Manager • November 17th
One Second Edition card is receiving errata effectively immediately.
Rules Update, Novemberby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • November 2nd
The first batch of clarifying errata arrives!
October 2020
A Private Little War: Official Rules Supplementby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • October 16th
Yeah, we're doing a rules supplement for an expansion like it's Decipher times again!
Rules Update, Octoberby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • October 5th
"Your and your, what is your?" (Plus: scouting!)
September 2020
Rules Update, Septemberby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • September 7th
Bit of a community-driven effort this month, to be honest!
August 2020
Rules Update, Augustby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • August 3rd
What do like/as, Lumba, and surfaces have in common? Nothing! Except that they're all in this update!
Seven Second Edition Errata Todayby Stefan Slaby, Interim Second Edition Errata Manager • August 3rd
Seven Second Edition cards are receiving errata this month.
July 2020
Rules Update, Julyby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • July 6th
A light month, but let's talk about those Classic equipment errata!
June 2020
Emergency Ban Announcement - Access Archivesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 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 Errataby Tjark Ott, Second Edition Errata Team Leader • June 1st
Eight Second Edition cards receive errata today and are effective immediately.
Rules Update, Juneby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • June 1st
Pretty quiet this month, but we still got some rulings for you!
May 2020
Rules Update, Mayby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • May 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 Listby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 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 Proposalby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • April 24th
The reason behind that cryptic reminder in the monthly update.
Rules Update, Aprilby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • April 6th
A long-expected disguise ruling and other questions answered!
March 2020
Rules Update, Marchby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • March 2nd
The CRD Is Dead! Long Live The CRD!
February 2020
Rules Update, February 2020by James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • February 3rd
Let's start things off with a new Glossary!
December 2019
December Errata Updates Some Borg Objectivesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 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 Errataby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • December 2nd
The Emergency Errata for Change of Venue becomes official.
Errata Delayed Until 12/9by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 2nd
The December errata for First Edition will be delayed one week until Monday, December 9th.
November 2019
Second Edition Errataby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • November 4th
One Second Edition card receives errata this month.
Persistent Individuality is Banned in OTFby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • November 4th
The white-bordered promo card Persistent Individuality is banned in OTF play effective immediately.
October 2019
Emergency Errata: Change of Venue 49 V 12by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • October 24th
Change of Venue is receiving Emergency Errata. Find out all the details here.
September 2019
Errata of the Fallby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • September 9th
Those haughty Vulcans get taken down a peg.
Happy Labor Day - Errata/CRD Delayed 1 Weekby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 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 Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 28th
Today, The Cage is legal in all formats, and with it comes a large update to the Core Block List.
Rules Update, June 2019by Jon Carter, Rules Master • June 3rd
Mas'ud, Warp Speed and other cleanup, and a final Edo Probe resolution.
Banned cards for Juneby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • June 3rd
The Errata Team announces two cards being added to the ban list.
May 2019
Self-Control Unleashedby James Heaney, Assistant Designer • May 6th
What's a Wagon Train To The Stars without a few monsters along the trail?
April 2019
Errata for the Beginning of Aprilby Matthew Zinno, Lirpa Owner • April 1st
Aim is taken at the 22nd Century powerhouse
March 2019
Errata Marches Onwardby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • March 4th
I'm happy to say that one of these cards sucks.
February 2019
February Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • February 4th
A smattering of small rules are cleaned up
January 2019
Second Edition Errata January 2019by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 7th
One card receives a bit of errata this month.
November 2018
First Edition has a New Rulebook!by James Heaney, Rules Nerd • November 16th
About time we got a rulebook that knows the Delta Quadrant exists now. It's been 18 years, after all!
The Vulcan Hello Againby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • November 5th
In a regular monthly update, several Vulcan cards receive errata and re-enter circulation.
July 2018
Romulan Minefield is Banned in OTFby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 2nd
Effective immediately, Romulan Minefield is banned in OTF play.
June 2018
First Edition Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • June 4th
Cleaning up the rules!
May 2018
Emergency Errata: Keevan, Pragmatic Captorby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • May 30th
A card is receiving emergency errata effective immediately.
April 2018
April 2018 Erratumby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • April 2nd
One card gets a minimal update.
February 2018
At Any Time During Your Next Turnby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • February 5th
The Errata Team shows its Devidian Door.
January 2018
Emergency OTF Ban Additionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 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 Futureby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • January 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 Mindby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • December 4th
Errata for Vulcan Mindmeld and some friends.
September 2017
September Second Edition Errataby Joshua Sheets, Second Edition Errata Lead • September 6th
Four cards receive errata today.
August 2017
Clarity: Retiring Revised and X-List (Standard)by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • August 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 Errataby Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader • June 5th
Three cards come off the ban list, and other changes.
May 2017
1E May Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • May 1st
Small rules updates to clarify things.
One May Errata. Ah-ah-ah. by Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader • May 1st
A single change, to Habit of Disappearing.
November 2016
The Second Edition Rules Manager is Amber Van Breemenby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • November 29th
Amber Van Breeman has accepted the position of Second Edition Rules Manager.
October 2016
Now Hiring: Second Edition Rules Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 25th
The Continuing Committee is looking for someone to succeed Tyler Fultz as the Second Edition Rules Manager.
August 2016
Second Edition Erratumby Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Brand Manager • August 29th
A single card, Historical Research, has been errated to use the new mission naming scheme.
August Errataby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 8th
Six cards receive errata in today's update. Also, all previous errata should now appear in the master file.
April 2016
April Errataby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Errata team lead • April 7th
Three more cards gets errata for First Edition.
Fizzbin Receives Errataby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 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 Regionalsby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Errata Team Lead • March 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 Rulesby Department of First Edition • March 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 Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • January 4th
Happy New Year! Happy New Rules!
December 2015
December Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • December 7th
Some small cleanup to make things work like they should.
October 2015
October First Edition Errataby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • October 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 Errataby Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Brand Manager • October 5th
Chula: The Game is the only card to receive errata this month.
July 2015
Emergency Errataby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • July 24th
Two more cards are receiving errata in July.
Second Edition July Errataby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • July 20th
Five cards receiving errata in July
Rules Update for Julyby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • July 6th
Most of these won't make sense yet, but they will in time.
June 2015
June Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • June 1st
Just a Small Tweet to the Conversion Rules
May 2015
May Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • May 4th
Glossary cleanup, volunteer opportunities, and a question.
April 2015
Strange Bedfellows Errataby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • April 16th
Some wording clarifications to two cards in the latest expansion
Errata Time!by Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • April 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 Rulebookby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • April 6th
The (long awaited) revision 4.0 of the Second Edition rulebook is now available.
April Errataby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • April 6th
Six cards receive errata this month
March 2015
March Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • March 2nd
Just some conversion clean up this month.
February 2015
February Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • February 2nd
It is like Rura Penthe out there. I hope these rules clarifications and new bans keep you warm...
January 2015
January Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • January 5th
Happy New Year! Happy New Rules!
December 2014
December Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • December 1st
Another slew of small clean up.
November 2014
Errata Issued 24th Novemberby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • November 25th
A list of errata issued this week.
November First Edition Rulesby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • November 3rd
A clean up and a few other things.
October 2014
October Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • October 6th
Some small housekeeping changes.
September 2014
Conversion Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • September 1st
One new definition, and other slight edits to this rarely changed document.
September 1E Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • September 1st
A series of housekeeping rulings.
No 2E CRD for September, but Ruling Changeby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • September 1st
A change to the interpretation of a "skill dilemma"
August 2014
No August Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • August 1st
Updates postponed for further cleaning.
July 2014
July Second Edition Rules Updateby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • July 7th
A tweak to the mission attempt sequence in this month's CRD.
July Errata for Second Editionby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • July 7th
Three cards receive errata today.
July Errata for First Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 7th
One card - the Liberty - is changed in this month's update.
June 2014
Rules Update for The Maquisby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • June 30th
A rules update for The Maquis virtual expansion is released and takes effect immediately.
April 2014
New Errata and Second Edition Changesby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • April 6th
Today introduces errata to two cards, and an announcement of new plans to handle errata and proof reading.
April Second Edition Rules Updateby Tyler Fultz, Second Edition Rules Master • April 6th
A change to "equipped" in this month's CRD update.
March 2014
March Errata by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • March 3rd
A few errata to balance TNG. No rules update.
Small Second Edition Errata Update for Marchby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 3rd
A single change for March, updating a mission to the new naming scheme.
December 2013
Happy Thanksgivukkah!by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • December 2nd
New rules, errata and bans for December.
September 2013
Second Edition Errata Update for Septemberby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 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 Locationby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • August 14th
Your Missions Just Got More Personal
No August Rules Updateby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • August 5th
Nothing changes this month.
July 2013
July Rules and Bans for First Editionby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • July 1st
A little rules clean up and an addition to the ban list.
June 2013
June Rules and Errata for First Editionby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • June 3rd
Basic update, nothing major... except FMO errata
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.