Game Manager or Rules Guru?

[Andy]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

...I believe they are complementary. Knowing the rules, mechanics, the appropriate interpretation and application and it will lead to good game management.

This is my stance. Having a strong knowledge of the rules and when to apply what rule in which situation provides an inner confidence to make a call, know that you are ruling appropriately, and are able to confidently explain your call based on the rules. Knowing and using the rules appropriately is a foundation of good game management.

The colleague that I am having this exchange with likes to brag that he doesn't know the rules as good as he should, but he is such a good "game manager" that it doesn't really matter.