Monthly Friendlies (On-going expectations, rules, To-Knows) =)
Thanks for your interest in our monthly gathering to battle it out in fighting games and atleast one goofy title a month. This is an atmosphere of fellowship as well as competition. Each month we gather to see who's on top while encouraging and training each other to be the best possible. This will update for each month with rules for each title, console choice, rules, etc.
Tournament Requirements:
Cost: $5 for venue (This is required to compete in any or all brackets)
This venue fee goes towards the EnCourage youth fund at the church to help with youth outreach and small percentage is allowed towards improving this local venue. This means better equipment for smoother event as well as upgrading the event. This is a nice venue centered where there is a short trip for food access and we want to ensure committment to use the facility appropriately.
Spectators: FREE!!!
If you would like to donate to the cause, feel free to at the front or ask a tournament organizer.
Expectations of the event:
This is a "BYOC"- Bring your own controller! You may borrow as needed but you are responsible for damages or flaws that may occur during gameplay with said controller. Also, if you do borrow a flawed controller that causes interreuptions or you claim has failed you, no responsibility will be held by Tournament organizers as we lend out knowing there could always be issues. Always best to bring your own. But we are friendly and understand limitations for players. Fowl or language deemed inappropriate by hosting community is not appropriate. Failing to follow through will result in DQ or removal of event.
Controller rules:
All controllers including Wii motes are allowed. You are required to desynce your wireless controller after EVERY match. Any interruption to other player's match due to your controller may result in a forfeit of game to that player's next match
Food/Drink:
The venue is not guaranteed to have any food/drink that is considered sustainable for the entire attendance group. This is large and part due to what is attainable prior to and up to the event with planning and help. Under two miles of location both north and south, there is food locations available while the tournament is running and during the break. We will do our best to accomodate our players/staff.
This is a youth sponsored event. However, any teenagers under the age of 18 are not required to have an adult presence. With that said, all parents and guardians should be aware that the staff is not responsible for your child/student. The youth coach is trained and can address issues on site and will solve issues. However, your child is responsible for the arrival and departure. If they leave during the event, the staff members are not responsible for them as this is an open door event. With that said, any person is welcome.
Tournament routine
Tournament organizers will announce the 1st and Final calls for title sign in to confirm brackets. If you fail by final call to show up, you will not be eligible to compete as we are on a time constraint and it is not fair to other players. After you play your match, you are to report your score to the lead bracket organizer will then post your score. You may follow the bracket via the website, scan available QR codes or follow up with the bracket organizer.
Tournament rules per title (Not all titles here may be played at the event. This is merely a guide that if the game is included, you can have the information in regards to system, rules, etc.)
Please note that based on the number of entrants and time. it may be deemed that Top 4 is Best of 5 while all matches prior to are Best of 3. This is up to the Tournament Organizer based on circumstances. While we do follow standard tournament guidelines, we retain the right to change the tournament format based on our specific circumstances.
You are responsible for initaiting button checks before the match starts. If you play a match, realize your buttons are off after one round, you must continue or forfeit that game/round then fix your buttons. The tournament is on a time schedule and will not cater to these responsibilities.
Please note that Top 8 matches being Best of 5 (First to win 3) is dependent on how many entrants we have and systems. At any time we may change rules and only run Best of 5 in Grand Finals)
Street Fighter V
System: PS4 / PC
Pool matches: 2/3 (Best of 3) default timer/handicaps
Top 8: 3/5 (Best of 5) (Grandfinals will contain bracket reset)
Divekick
System: PS3 / PC
Pool Matches: 2/3 (Best of 3) (This includes Top 8 with reset)
*Fencer is banned
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
System: Wii U
Pool matches: 2/3 (Best of 3) 6 minute timer (no handicap/customs) Mii's are OK
Stages limited: To be determined by event
*Two stockTop 8: 3/5 (Best of 5) (Grandfinals will contain bracket reset)
Super Smash for Wii U (Teams)
System: Wii U
Teams will be decided at event. (You may plan ahead before. Random partners will be decided if a concluded pair cannot be decided)
Pool matches: 2/3 (Best of 3) 6 minute timer / Team attack ON
*Three stock
Stages limited: To be determined by event
Grand finals: 3/5 (Best of 5) with reset
Ultra Street Fighter IV
System: PS4/PS3, PC
Pool matches: 2/3 (Best of 3) default timer/handicaps (No Edition Select)
Top 8: Best of 5
Street Fighter Third Strike
System: PS3
Pool matches: 2/3 (Best of 3), standard settings
Gill is banned/not tournament legal
Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3
System: PS3
Pool matches: 2/3 (Best of 3), standard settings
Galactus is banned/not tournament legal
Injustice: Gods Among Us / 2
System: PS4
Pool matches: 2/3 (Best of 3), standard settings
Grand Finals: Best of 5
King of Fighters XIV
System: PS4
Pool matches: 2/3 (Best of 3), standard settings
Grand finals: 3/5
Super Smash Bros. Melee
System: Wii / Gamecube
*Please note that main stage may be restricted to a 1ms low input monitor depending on equipment. If this is unacceptable based on general routine for this title, you may choose to play off-stream. However, Grand Finals will be played on Main Stage. You may forfeit your position to the next player in-line if this is unacceptable as both players will be on even ground. Please note that unecessary banter/trolling about this particular issue will not be tolerated.
Pool matches: 2/3 (Best of 3), tournament settings
Top 8 / Grand Finals: 3/5
Guilty Gear XRD Rev / 2
System: PS4
Pool matches: 2/3 (Best of 3), Standard settings
Grand finals: 3/5
*All games will play until winner decided
*Rolling start of games is possible due to schedule constraints (For example: If Divekick is going overshoot completion estimation, we will begin Ultra Street IV singles, or next game, etc)
*Schedule may not be altered without consent of Head TO.