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NON-META EX - A Weekend Friendly Match CEBU League

Pokemon TCG Pocket CEBU Presents:

NON-META EX - A Weekend Friendly Match

PTCGP Global & CEBU

Discord


( Suspended Cards: Pikachu EX, Mewtwo EX, Articuno EX, Starmie EX )


How to Register:

  • Login or Create an account
  • Click "Register Now" to sign up for the event.
  • Submit your decklist via the dashboard.
  • Use Limitless' builtin Deck Builder or Exburtst. Copy/Paste the text format into the submission form. Full step-by-step process can be found on the Resources section below.
  • Tournament Check In is required. A yellow "Check-In" button will appear on the dashboard one hour before the start of the event.
  • Deadline: to register, submit a deck, and complete check in is the same as the published tournament start time.

How to Play:

  • Online: Matches will be played on the Pokémon TCG Pocket app using the Private Match feature in one sitting.
  • Proof of Victory: Screenshot is a must for the Victory screen (Card of the Game page) especially for the FINALS match.
  • Rules and Regulations: For more details on the tournament's structure and policies, please read below.

Resources for New LimitlessTCG User:

https://docs.limitlesstcg.com/player.html

Click here for the guide to LimitlessTCG Registration and Decklist Submission Process


Tournament Rules

Structure:

  • Swiss System: You will be paired with a new opponent each round and your goal is to earn as many wins/points as possible.
    • A match win is worth 1 point.
    • A match loss or draw is worth 0 pts.
  • Top Cut: At the end of the Swiss period, the top players will advance to a single-elimination bracket.
  • Best-of-3: All matches in this tournament are best-of-three games. This means you will play up to three games against each opponent; the first player to win two games is declared the match winner.

Deck Rules:

All currently available Pokémon TCG Pocket cards are allowed ( EXCEPT: Pikachu EX, Mewtwo EX, Articuno EX, Starmie EX Cards )

1 Deck for the duration of the tournament

Tournament Check-In Period:

  • Check-In will open at 9:30am on Nov 23 Saturday ( GMT+8 ).
  • Participants should be present in the Facebook Group Community Chat or Discord by 10:00am (GMT+8).
  • 10:00am onwards: You should coordinate the Match Password with your opponent and begin play within that period. Players who are late and/or non-responsive may incur a penalty including match loss and possibly removal from the event.
  • Late Check-in: Registered Players can still participate in Round 3. Missed rounds will be marked as a loss.

Round Check-In Period:

  • Players must click on the Yellow Check-In button at the start of their round matches.
  • Check-In Timeout: Automatic Loss is given to player who did not Check-In.
  • Checked-In but did not continue playing: Player wins round if 5 mins before the round timer is up and opponent is no-show.
  • Participants who finished a match should be ready for the next one.

Gameplay Rules:

  • Proof of Match Result: It is recommended that players take a screenshot of the Victory screen(Card of the Game page) for each game and post it in the Community Chat or Discord. You should keep a copy until the end of the tournament in case there is a dispute. If two players disagree on the outcome of a game and neither has proof, it will be scored a double loss.
  • Time Limit: in-game match time and Limitless' Round Timer
  • Incorrect Deck: Do not start the match. Restart.
  • Game Loss Due to Connectivity Issues: It is our policy that each game initiated should count toward the match outcome. If a player’s game becomes unresponsive due to internet or app issues, that player should accept the game loss.
  • Loading / Unresponsive screen during passcode search or match start: Do not continue. Restart the match.
  • Tie resolution: Ties are worth 0 point. Matches that end in a tie due to the round timer expiring will be considered a tie.
  • Disputes: Any disputes should be resolved by the tournament official and should be backed by screenshots.
  • Stream Sniping: Players are allowed to stream their games. Players streaming their matches may want to run a delay on their stream to stop viewers from having any advantage. Using an advantage from a stream, be it seeing someone's hand or getting outside advice may lead to penalties. Proven stream sniping will lead to DQ
  • FINALS Match: If possible, screen-record your best-of-3 final match. This will be included in the announcement of the winner. In addition to the Victory page screenshot.

Sportsmanship and Fair Play:

  • Maintain good sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
  • Avoid any disruptive or disrespectful behavior.

Prize Structure:

*This is a friendly tournament with no prize pool.

Tournament Structure

Swiss Rounds
4 Swiss Rounds - BO3
35 minutes per round
5 minute round check-in
8 players advance to the next phase
Top Cut
Single Elimination Bracket - BO3
untimed matches
no match check-in
Wins are worth 1 match point, ties 0