๐ Tournament Rules
Bracket & Match Format
- Bracket Type: Double Elimination
- Match Rules: First-to-three (FT3) for all matches
Character & Team Selection
- Winner's Lock: Same team, can change point character by holding assist
- Loser's Freedom: May change entire team
- Banned Colors:
- Firebrand Slot 21 (Morbius)
- Zero Slot 22 (Spongebob)
Stage Selection
Allowed Stages:
Selection Process: Coin flip decides which player's pre-selected stage is used for the set. Set your preference in Discord. Default: Bonne Wonderland.
Gameplay Rules
- Tied Game: Replay with same characters/assists
- Pausing: Results in loss of that game
- Rage Quitting: Additional game loss penalty
Player Conduct & Integrity
Participants are expected to uphold a high standard of sportsmanship.
- Respect for Organizers: Harassment or threats toward TOs is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disciplinary action
- False Reporting: Knowingly making false accusations or malicious reports against other players to get them penalized is prohibited and will face severe consequences
Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Personal insults, slurs, or demeaning language
- Threats of harm, doxxing, or retaliation
- Spamming or encouraging others to harass TOs
- Publicly smearing TOs with false accusations
- Refusing to comply with reasonable TO instructions
Consequences: Violations can result in immediate disqualification, temporary bans, or a permanent ban from all future events at the TO's discretion. Individuals banned from the associated stream are also banned from competing.
Connection & Requirements
Moonlight: This tournament is run using Moonlight for a superior online experience. Moonlight is an open source alternative to Parsec with better compatibility and no account required.
- All players must review the setup guide prior to the tournament
- Tournament is hosted on AWS Oregon servers (NA West Coast has a ping advantage)
Discord Communication & Requirements: All match coordination must be handled through our Discord server.
- Coordinating matches and server connections
- Reporting match scores to tournament organizers
- Getting real-time tournament updates and announcements
Important Requirements:
- DQ Timer: Players have 10 minutes to report to their match once called. Failure to respond may result in disqualification
- Nickname Consistency: Your Discord server nickname must match your start.gg username for easy identification
๐น๏ธ Match Rules
Bracket & Match Format
- Bracket Type: Double Elimination
- Match Rules: First-to-three (FT3) for all matches
Character & Team Selection
- Winner's Lock: Same team, can change point character by holding assist
- Loser's Freedom: May change entire team
- Banned Colors:
- Firebrand Slot 21 (Morbius)
- Zero Slot 22 (Spongebob)
Stage Selection
- Process: P1 must choose the stage decided by THC-BracketBot's coin flip
Gameplay Rules
- Tied Game: Replay with same characters/assists
- Pausing: Results in loss of that game
- Rage Quitting: Additional game loss penalty
THC Discord