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PAX East 2011 Console Tournaments: Oh Crap I'm Late Edition
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This thread is for rules, registration guidelines, updates, schedules, and questions regarding console tournaments ONLY. This thread will NOT cover console freeplay or any other events, including handheld, PC, tabletop, etc. Please note that all information is subject to change between now and March 11th.
Note: All mini-tournaments (groups A-D) are capped at 32 players each. Also, you cannot enter more than one game per group.
Schedule
Friday, March 11th
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Group A (Puzle Bobble, Peggle, Virtual-On: OT)
2:30pm - 4:30pm: Group B (Puzzle Fighter HDR, Super Turbo HDR, NBA Jam)
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Group C (Lumines Live!, Joust, Galaga, Tekken 6)
8:00pm - 12:00am: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
Saturday, March 12th
11:00am - 1:00pm: Group D (Pac-Man CE DX, Geometry Wars 2, Soul Calibur 1)
2:00pm - 6:00pm: Super Street Fighter IV (X-Box 360)
7:00pm - 12:00am: Marvel vs Capcom 3 (X-Box 360)
Sunday, March 13th
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Halo: Reach (X-Box 360)
Registration
This thread is for rules, registration guidelines, updates, schedules, and questions regarding console tournaments ONLY. This thread will NOT cover console freeplay or any other events, including handheld, PC, tabletop, etc. Please note that all information is subject to change between now and March 11th.
Note: All mini-tournaments (groups A-D) are capped at 32 players each. Also, you cannot enter more than one game per group.
Schedule
Friday, March 11th
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Group A (Puzle Bobble, Peggle, Virtual-On: OT)
2:30pm - 4:30pm: Group B (Puzzle Fighter HDR, Super Turbo HDR, NBA Jam)
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Group C (Lumines Live!, Joust, Galaga, Tekken 6)
8:00pm - 12:00am: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
Saturday, March 12th
11:00am - 1:00pm: Group D (Pac-Man CE DX, Geometry Wars 2, Soul Calibur 1)
2:00pm - 6:00pm: Super Street Fighter IV (X-Box 360)
7:00pm - 12:00am: Marvel vs Capcom 3 (X-Box 360)
Sunday, March 13th
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Halo: Reach (X-Box 360)
Registration
- Registration for ALL console tournaments begins on Friday, March 11th, at the main desk in the console tournament area.
- Signups for Saturday and Sunday tournaments will be limited on Friday and Saturday. Unrestricted registration begins 2 hours before a specific event. See an individual tournament's section below for more information.
- Each tournament has two lists: Main and Standby. Once the Main list has been filled up, you can only sign up on Standby. This means you can only enter the tournament if someone from the Main list fails to show up (odds of this happening are generally pretty good). Entrants from Standby are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If you do not have a complete team for a team tourney, you must enter on Standby. If you can subsequently find a team before the tournament starts AND there is room on the Main list, you will be moved into a guaranteed spot. Otherwise, you will be paired up with whoever else we choose from the Standby list.
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When: Friday (March 11th), 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Puzzle Bobble (X-Box 360)
Mode: Local Multiplayer
Format: Single elimination, best 2 of 3 games
Peggle (X-Box 360)
Mode: Local Versus
Level Selection: Chosen by judge
Format: Single elimination, best of 1 game (best 2 of 3 for finals)
Winner determined by score.
Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram (X-Box 360)
Mode: System Link
Rounds: 3
Format: Single elimination, best 2 of 3 games
When: Friday (March 11th), 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (X-Box 360)
Mode: X Mode
Rounds: 2
Format: Single elimination, best 2 of 3 games (best 3 of 5 for finals if time allows)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (X-Box 360)
Mode: Versus, HD Remix
Rounds: 2
Stage Select: Random
Format: Single elimination, best 2 of 3 games (best 3 of 5 for finals)
Akuma is banned.
To set your controls, start a game and go to controller settings. You may then start the match if your opponent agrees to it, otherwise you must exit to the main menu and re-enter Versus.
Winner keeps character between games. Loser may switch character and/or stage if they wish. Character selection is not restricted at the start of your next match against a new opponent.
NBA Jam (X-Box 360)
Mode: Versus, 1v1
Format: Single elimination, best of 1 game (best 2 of 3 for finals)
Unlockable teams and players will not be available.
When: Friday (March 11th), 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lumines Live! (X-Box 360)
Mode: Time Attack
Time: 180 seconds
Format: Single elimination, one attempt per player (two attempts per player in finals)
Winner determined by final/best score (not cumulative).
Ties will be broken by playing Time Attack with a 60 second time limit.
Joust (X-Box 360)
Mode: Versus
Format: Single elimination, best of 1 game
Winner determined by whoever lasts longer.
Galaga (X-Box 360)
Mode: There's only one
Format: Single elimination, one attempt per player
Winner determined by final/best score (not cumulative). Each attempt ends when player reaches level 10 OR runs out of lives.
Tekken 6 (Playstation 3)
Mode: Versus
Rounds: 3
Time Limit: 60
Handicap: 100%
Stage Select: Random
Format: Single elimination, best 2 of 3 games
To set your controls, start a game and go to controller settings. You may then start the match if your opponent agrees to it, otherwise you must exit to the main menu and re-enter Versus.
Winner keeps character between games. Loser may switch character and/or stage if they wish. Character selection is not restricted at the start of your next match against a new opponent.
When: Friday (March 11th), 8:00pm - 12:00am
Format: 1 vs 1, single elimination
Cap: 256 players
Rules
Stocks: 3
Time Limit: 5 minutes
Damage Ratio: 1.0
Stage Selection: Random
Pause: Off
Items: Off
You may bring your own Gamecube controller if you wish, provided it's not wireless (no Wavebirds). If you prefer a Wii Remote and/or Nunchuck, you may only use those we provide at each station. Classic Controllers are also allowed.
During a match, winner keeps character between games. Loser may switch character and/or stage if they wish. Character selection is not restricted at the start of your next match against a new opponent.
Stalling tactics are not allowed. You may use infinites, but not for stalling purposes. Also, no Meta Knight glitch(es).
Stage Selection
Before each game, either player can propose playing on any stage of their choice. If the opponent agrees, they may select that stage. Otherwise, they must choose random stage select.
Available Stages for Random Select:*
Battlefield, Final Destination, Delfino Plaza, Luigi's Mansion, Frigate Orpheon, Pirate Ship, Yoshi's Island, Halberd, Lylat Cruise, Pokemon Stadium 2, Smashville, Castle Siege, Green Hill Zone, Jungle Japes, Corneria, Pokemon Stadium
*Subject to change.
Format: Qualifiers
Format: Semi-Finals and Finals
When: Saturday (March 12th), 11:00am - 1:00pm
Pac-Man Championship Edition DX (X-Box 360)
Course: Championship II
Mode: Score Attack (5 min)
Format: Single elimination, one attempt per player (two attempts per player in finals)
Winner determined by final/best score (not cumulative). Each attempt lasts for the full 5 min OR until the player runs out of lives.
Geometry Wars 2 (X-Box 360)
Mode: Versus, Deadline
Format: Single elimination, best 2 of 3 games
Soul Calibur 1 (X-Box 360)
Mode: Versus
Rounds: 3
Time Limit: 50
Stage select: Random
Format: Single elimination, best 2 of 3 games
Remember to set your controls at the character select screen by pressing Start to access to menu.
Winner keeps character between games. Loser may switch character and/or stage if they wish. Character selection is not restricted at the start of your next match against a new opponent.
When: Saturday (March 12th), 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Format: 1 vs 1, single elimination
Cap: 256 players
Rules
Mode: Versus
Rounds: 3
Battle Time: 99 seconds
Handicap: None
Stage Select: Random
You may bring your own controller if you wish. For wireless controllers, you MUST have a link cable.
During a match, winner keeps character between games. Loser may switch character and/or stage if they wish. If loser switches characters, winner may also switch Ultras in response. Character selection is not restricted at the start of your next match against a new opponent.
To configure your controls, start a match and use the in-game pause menu, then exit back to Character Change. If you forget to do so and start the match, you may pause mid-game to set your controls BUT your opponent has the option of either restarting the game or resuming as-is.
Format: Qualifiers
Format: Semi-Finals and Finals
When: Saturday (March 12th), 7:00pm - 12:00am
Format: 1 vs 1, single elimination
Cap: 256 players
Rules
Mode: Versus
Time Limit: 99 seconds
Damage: Medium
Stage Select: Random
Jill and Shuma Gorath will not be available.
You may bring your own controller/arcade stick if you wish. For wireless controllers, you MUST have a link cable.
During a match, winner keeps same characters and assists between games. Loser may switch characters and/or assists if they wish. Character and assist selection is not restricted at the start of your next match against a new opponent.
To configure your controls, start a match and use the in-game pause menu, then exit back to Character Select. If you forget to do so and start the match, you may pause mid-game to set your controls BUT your opponent has the option of either restarting the game or resuming as-is.
Format: Qualifiers
Format: Semi-Finals and Finals
When: Sunday (March 13th), 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Format: 4 vs 4, Classic Slayer, single elimination
Cap: 64 teams (256 players)
Special Feature: A surprise!
Rules
Classic Slayer, 4 vs 4
First to 50 kills
15 minute time limit
5 second respawn time
10 second suicide penalty
10 second betrayal penalty
Starting weapon: Battle Rifle
No Vehicles
No Radar
You may bring your own controller if you wish. For wireless controllers, you MUST have a link cable.
If you quit the game for ANY reason short of a serious emergency, the current game will proceed without you. If your team wins, you will be allowed to play in the next match. Should your entire team quit without permission, it will count as a forfeit and you will be eliminated from the tournament. This rule also applies if you reset the game or console.
Maps
Default maps only (subject to change).
Each round in the bracket will be on a different map. Before each match, both teams may agree to play on any map if they wish to do so.
Subbing
Format: Qualifiers
Format: Semi-Finals and Finals
This post will be used to answer popular questions.
Q: Do you know anything about handheld events?
A: No, now get off my lawn.
Q: When will rules for (insert game) be finished?
A: While all information is subject to change up to the event itself, any game with detailed information is more or less finalized.
Q: What are the prizes?
A: We guarantee medals for top 4 in any tournament (and they look fabulous). We might also have additional prizes for specific tournaments if provided by exhibitors.
Where's group E?
There is none, I forgot to edit that part. Fixed.
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Well TOO BAD.:evil:
That's quite a lot of time for things to change. :P
Also, I agree about items in Smash Bros. It's a lot more fun to play with some on, but definitely necessary for them to be turned off for tournaments like this.
1.) are there any fees to enter?
2.) I see you mention no more than 1 game per group, so I can enter Puzzle bobble (group A), puzzle fighter (group
3.) NO fight sticks right? as a friend of mine is super good at SSFIV and was only gonna enter if he could use a 360 controller.
4.) What time at the main desk in the console tournament area can people sign up? say i get in by 10:30am by some amazing effort, can i go right there and sign up for those tournaments i mentioned?
Thank you in advance. I appreciate it. Just excited, my first PAX and my first gaming conference in general.
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EDIT - I see it's updated to say Soul Calibur 1 now. Thanks!
Yay SC1 again!
Edit: This schedule shows the SC1 tournament at 11am-1pm, but the gaming schedule on the main page shows it at 11pm-1am. Just wanted to check which was right.
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GOD DAMMIT!
1) No entry fees.
2) Correct, you can enter one game per group.
3) Arcade sticks are fine, we just don't provide them.
4) Assuming I'm not behind schedule, you can sign up as soon as the doors open at 10am.
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Yes, there were a fair number. If you want to be competitive, bring it. I regretted not brining mine last year, and I plan on fixing that mistake this year.
Yea, I plan on only bringing 2 bags or so with me on the train. Carrying the TE SFIV stick with me might be annoying. I probably won't bring one. Maybe next year.
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Also, this thread isn't for finding teammates for Halo. See the information on Standby.
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Allow me to explain why I think it's better this way. When playing 1 on 1, the AI is pretty cheap. By that, I mean, if you try any crossover or spin move to counter a shove or steal, the AI can counter flawlessly and really takes away from any skill. I think of it the same way as having a smash bros. tournament of 2 v 2 but instead there is one human and one computer player per team. I think it's a lot more fun when playing with four people altogether and a bit more competitive since no one can ride the success of their AI counterpart.
Another aside with 2 v 2; you're allowing more people to be playing at once. Sure, some people might not have a teammate, but I'm sure individuals can be grouped together. Either way, you're pushing for more participants by eliminating the AI from the game.
Maybe I'm the only one pushing for 2 v 2; however, I really think it takes away from the competition by having it 1 on 1 with computer allies. If that's the case, then majority rules and I cannot argue with that. I would just like to push this idea out there for a possible reconsideration of the NBA Jam tournament.
TL;DR Competition is more fun when it's just humans
Thanks,
--Remy
We'll only be using Championship II.
NBA Jam will only be 1 v 1. This is due primarily to the older 360s having 3 USB ports (we only have a stockpile of wired controllers).