ThunderDome Pocket Smashdown Sunday Classic!

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When: Mon Dec 21st @ 7:00 PM CDT

Cash Prizes: $0 …Wow, money? For playing a mobile game? Get real. Sorry guys I am broke we all can’t be PocketMads..

Hey You!!! Join the Discord Do it!! I promise it’s not a total absolute waste of time.

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Phase One: Swiss Rounds

Basically musical chairs, but with pixels and less cardio.

• Swiss Rounds BO1
• Check-in: 5 minutes (don’t blink)
• Round Timer: 20 minutes (just enough time to misplay twice)

Round Count: Because math

• 35–64 players → 5 rounds → Top 8 Adv
• 65–129 players → 6 rounds → Top 16 Adv
• 130–230 players → 7 rounds → Top 32 Adv
• 231–350 players → 8 rounds → Top 32 Adv
• 351+ players → 8 rounds → Top 64 Adv

More players means more rounds. Shocking.

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Phase Two: Top Cut

Where hopes and dreams go to die.

• Top players from Swiss advance
• Single Elimination Bracket (BO3)
• Check-in: Nah, just magically appear on time
• Round Timer: If it takes you longer than 30 minutes, reconsider your hobbies

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VoidPocket – Rules

Yes, rules. You can’t just yell and click buttons forever.

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Decklist Submission

• Opens day of the tournament. Better pretend you weren’t going to procrastinate.
• Must be submitted on Limitless. If that surprises you, I worry.
• Decks must only contain the cards you registered with. If you bring any others, fix it or lose it.
• Same deck list for the whole event. Commitment issues? Too bad.
• Opponent using a different list? Call a judge and enjoy the drama.
• Picked the wrong deck by accident? Flash a card, restart, pretend you’re fine.

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Tournament Check-in

• Opens 1 hour before the start.
• Fail to check in? You’re removed, but don’t worry you can still crawl back in with a default loss.

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Round Check-in

• Each round has a 5-minute check-in window.
• Opponent disappears? Call a judge.
• Opponent is typing but not checking in? Nudge. If they still don’t check in, judge time.

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Swiss Rounds

• Best of 1 (BO1)
• 20 minutes of adrenaline and regret
• 5-minute check-in because we thrive in chaos

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Top Cut

• Best of 3 (BO3)
• Single elimination, like reality TV but more painful
• Opponent missing? After 10 minutes, Game 1 is yours. After 15, the whole match is. Boom.

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Ties

Because of course someone will figure out how to tie in a 20 minute BO1.

• A tie = both players get a win
• If Game 1 ties, the next game decides it
• If Game 1 had a winner, and Game 2 ties, Game 1 winner wins.

Logical enough that it hurts.

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Connection Issues & Turn 0 Situations

Basically, if technology implodes, good luck.

• If it won’t start, restart
• Disconnect mid-game? Victory Screen is law
• Blank history screen? Nobody wins; take a screenshot and go cry in judge-calls

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Contacting Judges

Only summon them in Limitless chat. Think of them like very tired wizards.

• Screenshot Victory Screens
• Timestamp everything
• No proof? Congratulations: Double Game Loss

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Prize Distribution

Real money. Not Monopoly money. Actual currency.

• Paid via PayPal
• Winners must message @uahawke within 48 hours or lose out forever
• Forget to claim? Congrats, you played yourself