ORIGINS ESPORTS SERIES

GENERAL RULES TOURNAMENT

All games will be played on the default settings, unless otherwise specified, below.
All macros available via the in-game controller configuration menu are allowed.
Hardware programmable input entry, rapid-fire, or other hardware assisted mechanisms are strictly forbidden.
Accidentally pausing the game at any time during the fight may force you to forfeit the round (solely at a judge’s discretion).
Any player using “Random Select” to pick their character, must “Random Select” again if they win the match, provided that there is no way to pick a certain character in the random box.
You must provide your own controller for games played on the Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Nintendo GameCube, unless otherwise specified, below.
All converters are the responsibility of the player. All Cronus Max converters are not allowed.
All wireless controllers which pair to the XBOX 360 or PS3 are banned.
XBOX One wireless controllers are allowed to be used only with a USB cable, and no batteries or battery pack in the controller.
Removing the battery or otherwise disabling these controllers is NOT OK. You may not use these controllers under any circumstances.
3rd party controllers which pair to a dongle like the MadCatz controllers as well as the Dual Shock 4 are fine.

STREET FIGHTER V

Game version: US PlayStation 4
Game Settings: Versus Mode, 99 Seconds, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games, No Handicap
The top 8 competitors will play 3/5 Matches.
If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

ULTRA STREET FIGHTER IV

Game version: US Xbox 360
Game Settings: Versus Mode, 99 Seconds, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games, Edition Select=Off, No Handicap
The top 8 competitors will play 3/5 Matches.
If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
Winner may change ultra (only if opponent changes characters), but has to pick ultra first after loser picks character.

ULTIMATE MARVEL VS CAPCOM 3

Game version: US Xbox 360
Game Settings: 99 Seconds, 3/5 Games, Default Handicap, Default Damage
You may not use any glitch that prevents the game from being played. This includes game freezing, game resetting, player freezing, dead body infinites, etc.
Winner must keep exact same team (including assists), but may switch order of assists via loading screen.
Galactus is banned in tournament play.
No multiple characters are allowed on the same team.

KILLER INSTINCT

Game version: US Xbox One
Game Settings: 2/3 Games, 99 Seconds
If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
There will be no customizing colors, names or items at any time before or during a tournament match. Any player that does so will be given a loss.

KING OF FIGHTERS 13

Game version: US Xbox 360
Game Settings: Versus Mode, 3on3 characters, 2/3 Games
If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

BLAZBLUE: CHRONOPHANTASMA

Game version: US Playstation 3
Game Settings: Versus Mode, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games
Unlimited Characters are banned from tournament play.
If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US

Game version: US Xbox 360
Game Settings: Versus Mode, 2/3 Games
Button checks are done with the character you are choosing. After button check, hit rematch.
Losing player can change characters, which results in the stage being double randomed again.
Losing player can keep character and elect to double random stage for next match.

TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2

Game version: US PlayStation 3
Game Settings: 2/3 Games, 80 Seconds
Solo Mode is banned in tournament play.
If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
There will be no customizing colors, names or items at any time before or during a tournament match. Any player that does so will be given a loss.

SUPER SMASH BROTHERS MELEE

Game version: US Nintendo GameCube
Game Settings: 4 Stock, 8 Minute Time Limit, No Items, Pause Disabled, 2/3 Games
Starter stages: Yoshi’s Story, Fountain of Dreams, Final Destination, Battlefield, Dream Land.
Counter-pick Stages: Pokemon Stadium.
Wobbling is legal. Freezing and infinite stalling are not legal.
First stage is decided by banning from the Starter Stages in P1-P2-P2-P1 order.
Winning player is not locked into the same character for the next match, but has to pick before loser selects character.
Following stages decided by winner banning one stage from all stages and then loser choosing.
Any matches that are best of five, there are no stage bans.
You may not choose a stage you have already won on unless mutually agreed to.

SUPER SMASH BROS FOR WIIU

Game version: US Nintendo WiiU
Game Settings: 2 Stock, 6 Minute Time Limit, Items Off, Equipment Off, 2/3 Games
Roy, Lucas, and Ryu are all not tournament legal characters.
Amiibo’s are banned.
Order of events: Pick characters, then stage striking, then custom move selection.
Custom moves are allowed. See THIS document for allowed sets at the tournament.
Available Stages:: Battlefield, Final Destination, Smashville, Lylat Cruise, Town & City, Castle Siege, Delfino Plaza, Duck Hunt, Halberd
All Omega stages are banned.
Following stages decided by winner banning two stages from all stages and then loser choosing.
First stage is decided by banning from the Starter Stages in P1(1)-P2(2)-P1(2)-P2(2)-P1(1) order.
Winning player is not locked into the same character for the next match, but has to pick before loser selects character.
You may not choose a stage you have already won on unless mutually agreed to.
You may not play on a stage that is not on the available stages list. This will result in a double disqualification.
Maximum allowed time between games is 60 seconds. Any player violating this rule will be issued a loss.
There will be no loading anything on to the consoles from a Nintendo portable gaming system.
Allowed controllers: WiiU Pro Controller & GameCube Controller.