Organized by Pokemon Downunder | |
Standard format | |
Welcome to the Tournament!
This tournament was created with less than 3 hours notice because I wanted to play and there was no tournaments running. Join us?
Tournament Structure
Standard
- All cards are allowed with no restrictions.
- Players must use a single deck for the entire tournament. Deck changes during the event are prohibited.
- Alternate art cards are allowed as long as they are gameplay-identical to the original card.
- Free entry.
Swiss Rounds
- Features 4 Bo3 Swiss rounds with a 40-minute duration
- Players have 5 minutes to check in for their match; delays beyond this result in a forfeit.
- Players with a 4-0 or 3-1 record advance to the top cut finals.
- A maximum of 2 minutes is allowed to resolve overtime. If unresolved, the match is declared a draw.
Top Cut
- Starts immediately after the bracket is finalised. This means you MUST watch the games feeding into yours so you do not miss your match.
- Players with a 4-0 record may receive a bye.
- A 5-10 minute delay in showing up to your match results in a loss. Judges may attempt to contact you on Discord if available.
Format Adjustments
- If player count exceeds 64, additional Swiss rounds may be added with updated advancement criteria.
Prizes
- A sense of pride and accomplishment.
- Respect and admiration of your peers.
- Roles on Discord for semi-finalists with an exclusive chat channel for past and future semi-finalists.
- Role on Discord for the Champion.
Conduct and Fair Play
Connection Issues
- If the game does not start due to connection issues, players must retry.
- If issues occur mid-game, the player with the victory screen wins.
Behaviour
- Inappropriate behaviour, harassment, or disrespect toward opponents, staff, or the community is not permitted.
Disputes and Proof
- Players must take a timestamped screenshot of the victory screen.
- The screenshot must clearly show the opponent’s username. Screen recording is recommended for additional proof.
Prohibited Actions
- Exploits, bugs, and harassment are strictly forbidden and will result in penalties.
- Intentional stalling.
Communication with Judges
- Submit evidence or disputes via Limitless or Discord.
Additional Information
- Failure to adhere to any of the rules may result in penalties, including game loss, disqualification or a ban from future tournaments.
Tournament Structure
Swiss
5 Swiss Rounds - BO3
40 minutes per round
5 minute round check-in
players with 4 or more points advance to the next phase
Finals
Single Elimination Bracket - BO3
untimed matches
no match check-in
Wins are worth 1 match point, ties 0