Old School is a casual constructed Magic: The Gathering format using an older or limited card pool, or older rule sets. There are many different variations, often with different rules set regionally by a play group or a local tournament organizer.
This format will consider the so-called Ravenna Rules (aka as the "Italian Rules") used in many major tournaments in Europe. In a nutshell: Same B&R as Swedish rules, with some reprint versions of the cards legal: all cards that (a) Have the same art as the original printing; (b) Have the same frame as the original printing, and (c) Are not foiled. All languages are legal.
This format will extend the original OS format by also including cards from IE/CE sets. No other PROXY cards will be allowed in the format.
Old School with same art, same frame Reprint Policy!
IE/CEI cards allowed. Foil not allowed!
Any other fake/proxy card not printed by WotC won't be allowed.
Any fake card spotted during game will be sanctioned with expulsion.
For example:
Birds of Paradise 4ed is allowed.Birds of Paradise 7ed is not allowed.
Constructed
50 minutes
Top 8 Single Elimination
Constructed 60+ cards, sideboard 15 cards max
Pairings will be generated using SWISS Rules, considering a number of playable rounds determined by the total number of players.
Rounds:
09 to 16 players = 4 rounds;17 to 32 players = 5 rounds;33 to 64 players = 6 rounds;65 to 128 players = 7 rounds;129+ = 8 rounds.Top 16, 8, or 6 will be calculated, depending on the total number of players.
New rounds (and therefore pairings) will be played as soon as all players played theirs.
Rules Enforcement Levels (REL) are a means to communicate to the players and judges what expectations they can have of the tournament in terms of rigidity of rules enforcement, technically correct play, and procedures used.
Most Magic™ players play for fun and see a tournament as a social event. Regular Rules Enforcement Level encourages a welcoming atmosphere and friendly competition. Your demeanor should reflect this, whether you are playing, judging or both. Players and judges are encouraged to help one another at appropriate times, such as during deck construction or between matches. Judges are the last word when a dispute or question arises, and we should be as impartial and diplomatic as possible. Source: magicjudges.com
Gold Border/Pro Tour cards include cards from World Championship Decks, Community, and International Editions, and any other promo card that is still legal in the format.
Proxy cards refer to any non-genuine or manufactured product, not originally produced by WotC.