🥇FA Cyrus (CHT)

Match Structure

• Swiss Rounds

  • Best-of-1 (BO1)
  • 20-minute timer per round
  • 5-minute round check-in
  • Wins: 3 match points
  • Ties: 1 match point

• Top Cut

  • Single Elimination
  • Best-of-3 (BO3)
  • Untimed
  • No round check-in

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Tournament Format

9–16 players | 4 Swiss Rounds | Top 4

17–40 players | 5 Swiss Rounds | Top 8

41–60 players | 5 Swiss Rounds | Top 16

61–96 players | 6 Swiss Rounds | Top 16

97–128 players | 6 Swiss Rounds | Top 32

129–180 players | 7 Swiss Rounds | Top 32

181–225 players | 7 Swiss Rounds | Top 64

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Decklist Submission

• All players must submit their decklist through Limitless before the event begins.
• This will be the only decklist permitted for the entire tournament.
• If you notice your opponent using a deck that does not match their submission, call a judge immediately.

Tournament Check-In

• Check-in and decklist submission open 1 hour before the tournament starts.
• Players who do not check in will be removed automatically, but may still register late with a default loss.

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Round Check-In

• Each Swiss round includes a 5-minute check-in window.
• If your opponent does not appear within 5 minutes after both players have checked in, contact a judge.
• If you are chatting with your opponent and they haven’t checked in yet, remind them politely.
• If they still do not check in, call a judge.

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Swiss Rounds

• Swiss rounds are played as BO1 with a 20-minute timer.
• No streaming or screen sharing is required.
• Players must report results accurately on Limitless.
• Players are responsible for keeping proof of their match result (screenshot).

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Top Cut

• Top Cut matches are BO3 and untimed.
• No streaming or screen sharing is required.
• Matches are single elimination.
• Players must submit results promptly and keep result proof.

Ties & Timeout Situations

• If a BO1 ends in a tie, the match is recorded as a tie and both players receive 1 point.
• If a game ties during a BO3, that game is replayed.
• If a match finishes but the result isn’t submitted in time, contact a judge and provide a screenshot.
• Judges will resolve complex situations at their discretion.

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Connection Issues & Game Errors

• If a game fails to load, restart the game.
• If a disconnect happens mid-game, the player who receives the Victory Screen is awarded the win.
• If you encounter a blank game history, no one wins. Take a screenshot and report it to a judge.

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Contacting Judges

• Use Limitless chat or Discord to request a judge at any time.
• Always take a timestamped screenshot of your Victory Screen.
• If neither player has valid evidence, the match will be ruled as a Double Game Loss (DGL).

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Conduct & Penalties

• Harassment, cheating, rule-breaking, or poor behavior will result in penalties or removal.
• Players must maintain respect toward opponents and judges at all times.

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Tie Rules

• Intentional ties are only allowed in the final Swiss round.

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Prizes

• On limitless.gg we will indicate who to contact for your prize.
• You must reach out within 48 hours to claim it.
• Prizes are paid via PayPal.
• Players are responsible for any transaction fees.