GENERAL RULES TOURNAMENT
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All games will be played on the default settings, unless otherwise specified, below.
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All macros available via the in-game controller configuration menu are allowed.
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Hardware programmable input entry, rapid-fire, or other hardware assisted mechanisms are strictly forbidden.
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Accidentally pausing the game at any time during the fight may force you to forfeit the round (solely at a judge’s discretion).
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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.
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You must provide your own controller for games played on the Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Nintendo GameCube, unless otherwise specified, below.
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All converters are the responsibility of the player. All Cronus Max converters are not allowed.
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All wireless controllers which pair to the XBOX 360 or PS3 are banned.
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XBOX One wireless controllers are allowed to be used only with a USB cable, and no batteries or battery pack in the controller.
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Removing the battery or otherwise disabling these controllers is NOT OK. You may not use these controllers under any circumstances.
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3rd party controllers which pair to a dongle like the MadCatz controllers as well as the Dual Shock 4 are fine.
STREET FIGHTER V
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Game version: US PlayStation 4
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Game Settings: Versus Mode, 99 Seconds, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games, No Handicap
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The top 8 competitors will play 3/5 Matches.
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If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
ULTRA STREET FIGHTER IV
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Game version: US Xbox 360
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Game Settings: Versus Mode, 99 Seconds, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games, Edition Select=Off, No Handicap
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The top 8 competitors will play 3/5 Matches.
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If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
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Winner may change ultra (only if opponent changes characters), but has to pick ultra first after loser picks character.
ULTIMATE MARVEL VS CAPCOM 3
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Game version: US Xbox 360
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Game Settings: 99 Seconds, 3/5 Games, Default Handicap, Default Damage
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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.
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Winner must keep exact same team (including assists), but may switch order of assists via loading screen.
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Galactus is banned in tournament play.
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No multiple characters are allowed on the same team.
KILLER INSTINCT
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Game version: US Xbox One
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Game Settings: 2/3 Games, 99 Seconds
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If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
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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
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Game version: US Xbox 360
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Game Settings: Versus Mode, 3on3 characters, 2/3 Games
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If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
BLAZBLUE: CHRONOPHANTASMA
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Game version: US Playstation 3
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Game Settings: Versus Mode, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games
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Unlimited Characters are banned from tournament play.
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If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US
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Game version: US Xbox 360
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Game Settings: Versus Mode, 2/3 Games
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Button checks are done with the character you are choosing. After button check, hit rematch.
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Losing player can change characters, which results in the stage being double randomed again.
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Losing player can keep character and elect to double random stage for next match.
TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2
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Game version: US PlayStation 3
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Game Settings: 2/3 Games, 80 Seconds
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Solo Mode is banned in tournament play.
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If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
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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
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Game version: US Nintendo GameCube
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Game Settings: 4 Stock, 8 Minute Time Limit, No Items, Pause Disabled, 2/3 Games
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Starter stages: Yoshi’s Story, Fountain of Dreams, Final Destination, Battlefield, Dream Land.
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Counter-pick Stages: Pokemon Stadium.
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Wobbling is legal. Freezing and infinite stalling are not legal.
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First stage is decided by banning from the Starter Stages in P1-P2-P2-P1 order.
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Winning player is not locked into the same character for the next match, but has to pick before loser selects character.
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Following stages decided by winner banning one stage from all stages and then loser choosing.
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Any matches that are best of five, there are no stage bans.
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You may not choose a stage you have already won on unless mutually agreed to.
SUPER SMASH BROS FOR WIIU
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Game version: US Nintendo WiiU
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Game Settings: 2 Stock, 6 Minute Time Limit, Items Off, Equipment Off, 2/3 Games
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Roy, Lucas, and Ryu are all not tournament legal characters.
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Amiibo’s are banned.
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Order of events: Pick characters, then stage striking, then custom move selection.
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Custom moves are allowed. See THIS document for allowed sets at the tournament.
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Available Stages:: Battlefield, Final Destination, Smashville, Lylat Cruise, Town & City, Castle Siege, Delfino Plaza, Duck Hunt, Halberd
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All Omega stages are banned.
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Following stages decided by winner banning two stages from all stages and then loser choosing.
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First stage is decided by banning from the Starter Stages in P1(1)-P2(2)-P1(2)-P2(2)-P1(1) order.
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Winning player is not locked into the same character for the next match, but has to pick before loser selects character.
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You may not choose a stage you have already won on unless mutually agreed to.
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You may not play on a stage that is not on the available stages list. This will result in a double disqualification.
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Maximum allowed time between games is 60 seconds. Any player violating this rule will be issued a loss.
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There will be no loading anything on to the consoles from a Nintendo portable gaming system.
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Allowed controllers: WiiU Pro Controller & GameCube Controller.
DATE:
MARCH 28th - 30th
2025
TIME:
TBD
Tournament Type: FGC / FPS / TTG
Game version:
PS5 / SWITCH / PC
Game Settings:
TBD
ENTRY FEE
$50
PRIZE:
GAME BASED
UNITED ESPORTS FEDERATION
UNCW
Presents
ORIGINS ESPORTS SERIES
t o u r n a m e n t
All participants must be registered and have paid the entry fee no less than 60 minutes before the start of the tournament.