2179453:A very wise judge once told me "Rules are very important don't get me wrong... but knowing the rule for Stardust Dragon does not help you figure out how to talk to a mom who's son just got cheated in his match."
I agree with this whole hearty, and is why player management is so important. The rules knowledge is great but knowing how to use that knowledge for the best of the event and for the best of the players is what separates the good judges from the greats.
Leader of Team Epslion
Lv.1 Yu-Gi-Oh Rules
Lv.2 Player management (As of SJC San Fran 1/11/09 Thanks Alex ^_^)
Lv.1 Tournament Organizer
Lv.1 Specialist
Lv.1 Huntik Rules