Received the 4th Edition starter decks late yesterday afternoon. Everything looks great except that the cards are cut slightly shorter than other Redemption cards. I am working with the printer to get replacement decks but that will take at least another 30 days if not longer. Many tournament hosts scheduled tournaments in July specifically to use the new cards. We already had some orders drop shipped straight from the printer and others are shipping this week.
There are card size variations and edge variations between TeP cards, 10th Anniversary cards, Priests cards and now at least some (if not all) of the 4th Edition cards and tin #26 cards. We have tried to be consistent during these last 18 years but, sometimes it just fails.
Therefore, I am making it an official rule that tournament decks must be sleeved.
This is not a huge stretch for most players who already sleeve. It has not been a firm rule especially in Closed Deck - 2 Player. Is is now.
Players are encourage to bring sleeves to tournaments and hosts are strongly encouraged to have sleeves available for sale at tournaments.
Blessings,
Rob
