Can a player drop from a Limited event between deck construction and the start of play rounds?

In a Limited event, a player cannot drop between deck construction and the start of play rounds without facing a penalty. If a player decides to leave at that point, they will incur a match loss for the current round. This is in place to ensure that players commit to participating in the event after they have invested the time in deck building and because dropping during this phase can disrupt the event's structure, including pairings and overall attendance.

It's important to note that players have the option to forfeit their match during the rounds, but dropping outright prior to the start of rounds incurs the match loss penalty, marking them as officially withdrawn from that round without completing a match. This structure aims to maintain a fair and orderly environment during competitive play.