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.

 

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.