Welcome to the councils challenge!!! this is a weekly series hosted on ptcgl and will be played in the standard format

RULES AND OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS

1. Swiss Round BO1 matches: are 30 minutes long with of Check In per round of 5 mins

2. Top Cut BO3 matches IF happening: are 60 minutes long with of Check In per round of 10 mins

3. Ties: occur when time runs out and a game still playing. If a game completes before time, but you are unable to enter the result before the timer ran out. Screenshot the game result and request a judge. They will determine based off the screenshot and check-in times if you completed the game before the timer ran out.

4. Sets and promo cards: Will be considered legal on the day they are available on PTCGL.

5. In-game issues: that include game freezing, internet issues, device crashing, or any issues that occur with the client, will have a Game Loss issued to the player. Otherwise attempt to finish the game.

6. Connection issues when starting the game: If the game disconnects BEFORE a the first turn has been played, players will restart the game and attempt to reconnect. A time extension can be granted if needed.

7. It is strongly recommended that your screenshot your victory screens Unless stated in the chat that your are leaving the game due to time/tie we will award the player with the victory screen the game.

8. Streaming: Players are allowed to stream their games. It is recommended to have a delay on your stream to avoid "stream sniping" Any advantages gained from streaming from any player can result in match loss. This includes taking play advice from your chat, seeing the opposing players hand, etc. Anything that allows for an unfair advantage.

9. Any player who is found breaking rules, using game exploits, harassment, etc. will receive penalties.

10. Any player who is intentionally slow playing will receive a game loss at the discretion of the judge.

11. Please call a judge AS SOON AS POSSIBLE for slow play.

12. All cards are considered "legal for play" on release day.

13. Tournament Discord: Please join the tournament discord to stay up to date with any announcements including schedule changes. Contacting Judges: Please do not add judges or organizers on Discord. We will not reply. Use the public discord or the judge call button.

14. tournament structure subject to change and may not exactly follow the structure(s) listed below 4-8 players = 3 Swiss Rounds, and no Top Cut

9-16 players = 4 Swiss Rounds, and Top 4 Cut

17-32 players = 6 Swiss Rounds, and Top 8 Cut

33-64 players = 7 Swiss Rounds, and Top 8 Cut

65-128 players = 6 Swiss Rounds, all with 12 Match Points continue Rounds 7-8 and Top 16 Cut

129-256 players = 7 Swiss Rounds, all with 15 Match Points continue Rounds 8-9 and Top 16 Cut

257-512 players = 8 Swiss Rounds, all with 18 Match Points continue Rounds 9-10 and Top 16 Cut

513-1024 players = 8 Swiss Rounds, all with 18 Match Points continue Rounds 9-11 and Top 16 Cut