Gameplay

Game Settings

• Game Version:
• PlayStation 4
• Timer: 300 seconds
• Stage Select: Random
• Music: Auto
  

Match Procedure

The following steps outline the process of playing a Match.

1. Players select their sides (see Section 8.1.3)

• Players select their characters. Either Player may invoke Double Blind Character Selection (as defined in Section 8.1.4).
• The Players play the first Game of the Match.
• The losing Player of the preceding Game may choose to change characters.
• Players go to Stage Select and select Random (see Section 8.1.5)
• The next Game is played.
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 for all subsequent Games until the Match is complete.
  

Side Selection

Players may mutually agree who sits on the left and right side, corresponding to Player 1 and Player 2 respectively, at the start of the Match. Players are committed to this selection for the entirety of the Match. If Players cannot agree to a Side Selection, they will play a Best-of-One Rock-Paper-Scissors to determine who picks their side first. The winner selects a side first. 8.1.4. Double Blind Character Selection Either Player may request that a double blind selection occur. In this situation, a Tournament Organizer will be told, in secret, each of the Players’ choices for the first Game. Both Players are to then select their first Game character, with the staff validating the character selections. If a player does not select the character they told to the bracket Referee or Tournament Organizer they forfeit that Game. 8.1.5. Stage Selection For all Games in the Match, players will utilize Random Stage Selection. Players may also agree to select the “Rematch” option to play the next Game of the Match without changing the stage. 8.1.6. Tie Games In the event of a tie Game, declared by a Double K.O. screen in the Game, the Game will not be scored and both players will replay the tied Game with the same characters and on the same stage. 8.1.7. Permitted Controllers All standard arcade sticks and controllers are permitted. Macro functions (e.g. turbo buttons) and wireless controllers other than DualShock 4 are not permitted. Players that use DualShock 4 but do not un-sync their controller after the Match are subject to disqualification at the discretion of Tournament Organizers. 8.1.8. Console Resolution The PlayStation 4 console resolution must be set at 1080p. 8.2. Match Obligations 8.2.1. Punctuality All Players must be physically present by the Match start time. Players that are not ready to play within ten (10) minutes of the Match start time are subject to penalties including a possible Match forfeiture. 8.2.2. Forfeits Players may not voluntarily forfeit a Match without prior authorization from Tournament Organizers and, even with authorization, are subject to further penalties for forfeiting. 8.3. Match Disruptions 8.3.1. Pauses If a Player either intentionally or accidentally pauses the Game by either pressing the start button or unplugging his or his opponent’s controller, the Player who paused forfeits the current Game. 8.3.2. Restarts Tournament Organizers may order a Game or Match restart due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug significantly affects a Player’s ability to play or a Game or Match is unable to finish.

Stalling

• Stalling, or excessively delaying the Game or Match, may result in a Game or Match forfeit at the discretion of Tournament Organizers.
  

  Cheating
  

• Cheating, as determined by the Tournament Organizers in their sole discretion, will result in an immediate forfeiture and additional penalties depending on the severity of the infraction.