LG Battle Network Tournament Ruleset

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Game: MegaMan Battle Network 6 Falzar / Gregar (US)
When: May 26th, 2018 @ 12:00 PM CDT

2 Phase Tournament: Swiss Rounds into Double Elimination bracket
Estimated tournament duration: ~ 8 hours
(3 to 4 hours of Swiss Rounds, 30 minute break between phases, 2 to 3 hours of bracket)

Registration opens on May 1
Registration / Setup Submission closes on May 23
Tournament Check-In from May 24 until May 26 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Tournament Streams TBD
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NEWCOMER INFORMATION
- For information on netbattling, including the procedure to get VBA Link set up and to learn how to connect as a client and a host, please join the N1 Grand Prix Discord and use the "!welcome" command.
You can also register for the tournament using the command "!event join <Name>".
https://discord.gg/f73hz2C

- A Save File at 100% (all obtainable HP Memories and Regular Memories) with copies of all chips will be provided to all participants to build a folder and set up a NaviCust build. For legal reasons, the tournament organizers cannot provide the ROMs.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
- 2 Phase Tournament: Swiss Rounds into Double Elimination bracket
All participants will play in a first phase of swiss rounds that will lead into a final championship bracket. The number of rounds and bracket finalists will be determined by the total of registered participants, meaning all players will have at least 3 to 5 matches in tournament, as shown below.
< 8 entrants = 4 Swiss Rounds, Top 2 Bracket
9 to 12 entrants = 4 Swiss Rounds, Top 6 Bracket
13 to 15 entrants = 5 Swiss Rounds, Top 6 Bracket
16 < entrants = 5 Swiss Rounds, Top 8 Bracket

- To complete your tournament registration, you must submit a Folder 1, Folder 2 (if applicable) and NaviCustomizer build to tournament organizers no later than May 23. You can do this by listing the contents of your Folder 1/2 and NaviCust in a text file or in a message to tournament organizers via Discord.

- You must be able to record your matches using whatever tools you are comfortable with (OBS, VBA Recording, HyperCam, etc.), this is obligatory for verification purposes. At least one player in each tournament match must be able to record the match and provide it to the organizers.
- All matches will have a 45 minute time limit from the time of start; if after 45 minutes your match has not ended, it will be resolved through a tiebreaker. Additionally, all matches will have 3 connection attempts; if after 3 attempts you cannot establish connection with your opponent to complete the match, it will be resolved through a tiebreaker (see below for more information on tiebreakers).
- If you are not present for your match 5 minutes after the round starts, you will receive a round loss 0-2.
- If you are not present for two consecutive rounds, you will be dropped from the event.

GAME RULES
- All rounds will be played in-game as a Triple Battle in Practice Mode (Best of 3 match)
- You cannot change the contents of your Folder 1 and 2 during the event but are able to switch between them in-between rounds.
- You cannot change your NaviCustomizer.
- You cannot change versions of the game.
- You are allowed to change your Regular and Tag Chips.
- Pausing at any moment during the game will result in one game loss for the player at fault.
- Use of cheats, glitches, 3rd party programs (such as Auto-Hotkeys) or exploits, no matter what the nature, will result in an instant disqualification.
- All participants must adhere to the Banned/Restricted Chip List. Chips that are unobtainable in your version (or unobtainable in the US version of Battle Network 6 at all) cannot be used and will result in an instant disqualification. While the Gold Mystery Data has a chance of giving the chips to you, they are not allowed for use in this event.
- Banned/Restricted Chip List: https://pastebin.com/Ehzq5DTH

CHECK-IN
- Upon closing registration, from May 24 until May 26 there will be a Tournament Check-In to confirm attendee numbers for bracketing, as well as to troubleshoot connection issues prior to the actual event. It will take place in the N1GP Discord channel #n1gp-event and requires only to message one of the tournament organizers to confirm your attendance. If you do not check-in before May 26 @ 11:00 AM CDT, your registration will not be upheld.
- If you have any issues when setting up prior to the event, feel free to reach out to the tournament organizers or the N1GP Discord during check-in time for troubleshooting and assistance.

TIEBREAKERS & OTHER
- In the event of a connection issue, glitch (starting in Exhausted State, instant death, disappearing chips/panels, etc.) or desync during a match, the match will be replayed. If the issue occurred while the set was 1-0 or 1-1, only the remaining rounds need to be played.
- If a tournament match cannot finish either due to connection issues or going past the round time limit, it will be decided through a tiebreaker. Both players will have 3 attempts to fight ProtoManSP using the Extra Folder 'AprtcFld' found next to said boss fight in ACDC. After 3 attempts, the player with the fastest Delete Time will advance as the winner of that match. Image (screenshot of Delete Time) and video verification will be required.
- If the same player presents connection issues for 2 or more matches consecutively, they may be disqualified at the tournament organizer's discretion to ensure the event can continue.

- For any other issues or details, please contact the tournament organizers.