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Inspired by a thread a little further down...

With 'ard Boyz being this upcoming weekend, and me being relatively new to the whole scene, I'm contemplating dropping by my FLGS to get a feel for games a little more formal than the more casual fare I've seen in action in the past. I'm wondering if there's anything major I might not be aware of in doing so, if there are any major dos or don'ts, etc.

(Sorry if this seems like a bit of an odd question or a little naive on my part, but I still am largely clueless about this sort of thing...)

Dont interupt the gamers.
watch but dont point things out especially if someone forgets something DO NOT TELL the other player. Its their game.
Try to stay out of the way. move around so that you are not blocking their access to the game table.
enjoy.

Simply observe but don't participate.