###MID-SET COACHING IS BANNED

General Gameplay:

• 3 Stock for Smash Ultimate, 4 stock for Melee
• 8 min stock timer for Ultimate, 8 Minute stock timer for Melee
• Items are set to "off" and "none"
• If the timer runs out, the victor is determined first by stock and then by percentage. If there is a tie, see the tiebreaker section to follow.
• Controller ports will be decided by players. If there is a conflict, players are welcome to settle the dispute with RPS
• You may switch controller ports on your counterpick only.
• BYOC (Bring your own controller). I recommend having a spare, just in case.
• Any controller malfunction mid match is on you. If you need to reset, your opponent will have to agree to a reset as doing so will require you to pause the match. (if pause is on).
• Stalling is banned. You know what this is, ask if you're unsure.
• If you freeze the game on an action initiated by your character, you lose the game. You are expected to know the boundaries of your character. (This rarely, if ever, happens.)
• Pause is recommended to be turned on for quick resets, but players can request it be turned off for the duration of their match.
• If a player pauses the match mid game (accidentally or intentionally), it is a stock loss to the player who pressed it (unless for valid interruption at T.O's discretion).
• A match ending in simultaneous death does not go to the initiator. If the result is sudden death from this, use the normal tiebreaking rules (to follow) to determine the winner. Otherwise use who the game declared the winner.
• Coaching mid-match is banned.
• You cannot re-select a stage you have won on as a counterpick.
• Any and all infinites (basically, where someone can control the opponent without them being able to do anything about it) must end at 300%, otherwise it becomes stalling. All infinites are entirely legal otherwise.
• Regular sets are 2 of 3. Winners', Losers' and Grand finals are 3 out of 5 for all Smash games.
• There are no bans in a 3 of 5 set.
• In the event of a game running to time, the winner is determined first by stocks, then % if the stocks are tied.
• 1 stage ban for Melee

Set Procedure:

1. Character selection
2. Stage strike (Players play RPS, winner determines who strikes first)
3. Play Game 1
4. Winning player announces banned stage(s) for the set.
5. Loser of previous match announces next match's stage
6. Winner of previous match chooses characters
7. Loser of previous match chooses characters
8. Play next game
9. Rinse and repeat 4-8 if set goes to a third game or fifth game.

Tie Breaking (Smash):

Note: Tiebreaking is only initiated if the game started a sudden death round upon completion. Otherwise, the game declared winner is the winner of the match.

1. Winner is determined by highest stock count then lowest percent.
2. 1 stock, 3 minute match is played as a tiebreaker match. The winner of this match wins the game. If there is a tie in this match, proceed to step 4. The LGL is modified for this match to 20.
3. A second 1 stock, no time limit match is played. If a simultaneous death is initiated (such as swallocide) in this match, the initiator loses the match. There is no tie for this match, it is play until you win.

Conduct Rules:

• Intentionally disrupting someone mid-match intentionally or accidentally is not acceptable. Please do your best to make sure you are not disrupting a match. This can result in a penalty at T.O.'s discretion.
• Don't lose anything you're bringing to the event please, we are not liable for lost/stolen etc.
• TTL Rule: You must register for the event on-time. Once the registration deadline is closed, no further entries will be permitted. Do not try to call me in advance to hold the bracket.
• Collusion of any kind (asking, intentionally throwing matches yourself, "agreeing to split", etc.) is subject to instant disqualification from all events and forfeiture of all prizes.

Additional Rules (Pokken)

Stage rules (Smash):

• Smash Ultimate Starter Stages TBA

• Smash Ultimate Counterpick Stages (1 stage ban) TBA

• Melee Singles Stage List

• Starters/Neutrals:

Yoshi’s Story Fountain of Dreams Battlefield Final Destination Dream Land

• Counterpick:

Pokemon Stadium

• Melee Doubles Stage List

• Starters/Neutrals:

Yoshi’s Story Pokemon Stadium Battlefield Final Destination Dream Land

• Counterpick:

Kongo Jungle 64

Smash 64

All matches will be played on Dream Land