This thread is for discussing the article Backing Up to the Future by Riki Hayashi.

Great article, Riki!

I have a question. If backing up “is a solution of last resort,” then what is our first resort to fix illegal actions? Our second?

This is a great article.

EDIT: Asked question that the article answered. Removing it.

Edited Sam Nathanson (April 18, 2015 09:23:46 AM)

Jordan, thanks for reading and for asking that question.

Per the IPG, the first thing to consider is whether any of the 4 default/partial fixes apply (illegal choice for a static ability; forgot to draw, discard, or return cards from hand to another zone; object changing zones moves to the wrong one; or attacking/blocking order not being declared).

After performing those, evaluate whether to back up or leave the game state as is. Choose that one that is least disruptive.

Samuel, glad that I covered it, but care to share it in case other people missed it too?