Welcome to the JPEG Crew Tournament Hub!

Welcome, competitors! Please take a moment to carefully read through the following details to ensure you're fully prepared for the event rules.

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🏆 Tournament Structure 🏆

Player Cap: 64 players this season.

Format: Swiss Rounds — earn as many wins as possible to secure a spot in the Top Cut.

Rounds & Top Cut:

• 8–16 players → 4 rounds → Top 4
• 17–32 players → 5 rounds → Top 8
• 33–64 players → 6 rounds → Top 8 or Top 16 (if more than 50 players join)

Top Cut: The top X players advance to a single-elimination bracket.

Points System:

• ✅ Win: 3 points
• 🤝 Draw: 1 point ⚠️
• ❌ Loss: 0 points

Next Round Rule:

• The next round will start only when all matches have finished, not based on the timer.
• If there are delays, announcements will be made on Discord. Be sure to join the server for real-time updates!

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⚠️ Tie Game Rules

• If Game 1 or 2 ends in a tie, you will play Sudden Death to decide the game. This means replaying the game, with the first player to score a point winning that round.
• If Game 3 ends in a tie, you must replay Game 3 from start to finish.

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⚖️ Tournament Policies

Respect & Fair Play

• Always maintain a respectful attitude. Toxic behavior or offensive usernames will result in removal from the tournament.

Deck Rules

• If you play with a deck different from the one you submitted, it will result in automatic loss for that round.

Round 0 Wins

• Wins before the coin flip or if your opponent isn’t online do not count.
• Once the coin flip has started, the match is considered valid.

Match Results

• Always take a screenshot of the victory screen to avoid disputes.

Incomplete Matches

• If the match isn’t finished before the round ends, it will be treated as a tie, unless one player is clearly at fault.

Connection Issues

• If you disconnect due to app or internet issues, it will count as a loss, unless it happens before the coin flip.

Slow Play

• If the time difference between players is more than 4 minutes, take a screenshot and report it on Discord. The faster player may claim a win.

Password Problems

• If the given password doesn’t work, both players must agree on a new one.

Late Check-In

• Missing check-in is your responsibility. A judge can assist only if your opponent agrees to continue.
• If the match starts without check-in, it can still proceed. Judges may reset the match if needed.

Intentional Tie

• An intentional tie is allowed if both players agree and request a judge to finalize the decision.

Calling a Judge

• Judges will always make fair decisions based on the official rules.
• If both players can resolve the issue without a judge, no intervention is needed.

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💰 Prizing Breakdown (Prize Pool: $10)

Payouts are ONLY made via PayPal. Any transaction fees are not covered.

• 🥇 1st Place: $5
• 🥈 2nd Place: $3
• 🥉 3rd Place: $2

The Top 3 will be DM’d for payout details once the tournament is complete.

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Good luck, and have fun! 🎉