What happens if a player does not finish deck construction within the recommended time?

When a player does not finish constructing their deck within the recommended time, they are required to submit a partial deck for play. This means that the player will submit whatever cards have been completed up to that point, even if it does not meet the minimum deck size required for the format.

This rule is in place to ensure that players have some provision to still participate, even if they have been unable to finalize their deck selection. It gives them the chance to compete and reflect the understanding that time management is part of the tournament experience.

The other possible outcomes are not applicable as they impose harsher penalties that do not align with how the rules are structured for deck construction time limits. A warning, for instance, serves more as a notice for future improvement rather than a punitive measure like losing the match or playing with a completely inappropriate random deck.