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'07 Console Tournaments: Rules and Info
Zig21
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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.
Schedule
Friday, August 24th
4:00pm~8:00pm -- Super Smash Brothers Melee (GC)
9:00pm~12:00am -- Guitar Hero 2 Teams (360)
Saturday, August 25th
11:00am~2:00pm -- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas (360)
3:00pm~6:00pm -- Guitar Hero 2 Singles (360)
7:00pm~10:00pm -- Mario Kart: Double Dash (GC)
Sunday, August 26th
11:00am~2:00pm -- Gears of War
Registration
Schedule
Friday, August 24th
4:00pm~8:00pm -- Super Smash Brothers Melee (GC)
9:00pm~12:00am -- Guitar Hero 2 Teams (360)
Saturday, August 25th
11:00am~2:00pm -- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas (360)
3:00pm~6:00pm -- Guitar Hero 2 Singles (360)
7:00pm~10:00pm -- Mario Kart: Double Dash (GC)
Sunday, August 26th
11:00am~2:00pm -- Gears of War
Registration
- Registration for ALL console tournaments begins on Friday, August 24th, right outside of the console tournament area.
- Sign-ups for Saturday and Sunday tournaments will be limited on Friday. Unrestricted registration begins the morning of a specific event, meaning sign-ups for Sunday are also restricted through Saturday. 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). Entrees 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 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, 4:00pm~8:00pm
Format: 1 vs 1, single elimination
Player Cap: 256 players
Rules
Singles (1v1)
Stocks: 4
Time Limit: 6 minutes
Damage Ratio: 1.0
Stage Selection: Random
Pause: Off
Self Destructs: -1
Items: Off
During a match, the winner of an individual game must keep same character. Loser may switch characters if they wish to do so. This rule ONLY applies to a single opponent. At the start of a new match, you may select any character.
Stalling tactics and the Ice Climbers' freeze and infinite throw glitches are banned.
Available Stages:*
Peach's Castle, Kongo Jungle, Jungle Japes, Yoshi's Story, Yoshi's Island, Fountain of Dreams, Green Greens, Corneria, Venom, Onett, Mute City, Pokemon Stadium, Kongo Jungle (Past), Yoshi's Island (Past), Dream Land (Past), Final Destination, Battlefield
*Subject to change.
Format: Qualifiers
Format: Semi-Finals and Finals
When: Friday, 9:00pm~12:00am
Format: 2 vs 2, single elimination
Player Cap: 128 teams (256 players)
Rules
Cooperative
Difficulty: Hard (both teams may select Expert if they wish to do so)
Song Selection
For each match, we will provide a list of three randomly selected songs. Each team will have the option of eliminating one song from the list, and must play whichever song is left. For any best-of-3 match, this list is extended to 5 songs (teams still get only one pick per match).
Format
When: Saturday, 11:00am~2:00pm
Format: 4 vs 4, single elimination
Player Cap: 64 teams (256 players)
Rules
Team Sharpshooter
10 minute time limit
Rounds per-match: 2
Team respawn: No
Lock teams: No
Friendly fire: No
Game point limit: None
Briefing timer: 5 seconds
Maps: Killhouse, Vault
Restricted Items: XM-26 shotgun, C4, GPS, Motion Sensor, Radar Jammer
Format
When: Friday, 3:00pm~6:00pm
Format: 1 vs 1, single elimination
Player Cap: 256 players
Rules
Pro Face-Off
Difficulty: Hard (both players may select Expert if they wish to do so)
Song Selection
For each match, we will provide a list of three randomly selected songs. Each player will have the option of eliminating one song from the list, and must play whichever song is left. For any best-of-3 match, this list is extended to 5 songs (players still get only one pick per match).
Format
When: Saturday, 7:00pm~10:00pm
Format: 16 player races, single elimination
Player Cap: 128 teams (256 players)
Rules
Each race includes 8 teams with 2 players each
Random character and Kart selection
Standard Karts only
150cc
Format
When: Sunday, 11:00am~2:00pm
Format: 4 vs 4, single elimination
Player Cap: 64 teams (256 players)
Rules
Warzone
Rounds: 5
Bleedout duration: 20 seconds
Round Duration: 5 minutes
Friendly Fire: On
Crab Walking is not allowed. Use of this and other major glitches may result in immediate disqualification from the tournament.
Maps:
Default only (no map packs)
Each stage of the bracket is played on a new map in the following order: Canals, War Machine, Fuel Depot, Gridlock, Mansion, Clocktower
Both teams may agree on any default map if they wish to do so
Format
This post will be used to answer popular questions.
Do you know anything about handheld events?
No, so stop asking already!
When will rules for (insert game) be finished?
This depends on the game. GH2 rules will probably be similar to last year, although I strongly encourage everyone to give feedback regarding the '06 tournament. Gears and Rainbow Six could take a while, but I will do everything I can to finish up by summer.
Where's Halo?
This is something of a transition year as far as systems are concerned. While we aren't adding the PS3 and Wii until '08, there were a ton of choices on 360 and we decided to experiment. Unfortunately, there just wasn't enough room for Halo, but rest assured that it will return next year when our next-gen choices have balanced out.
Why no items for Smash Bros.?
Items have always been a bit of a headache, and given how many competitive Smash players actually show up to PAX, I've decided that switching them off makes things much easier. If you're a casual player, don't worry, you'll still have a good time. There have always been concerns regarding item and stage restrictions, but once the tournament actually began, both average and hardcore players alike forgot about it and just had fun. Keep in mind that I do not plan on using the same rules for Brawl, as it is a brand new game and will be evaluated on its own.
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No, cause a GH2 team tourney is going to be pure awesomesauce.
What're the chances of some hints at the Computer side of things?
There is already a thread on that. Please keep this one related to the console tourneys.
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=14422
(only hints you people will get are in that thread, there are still many unannounced things)
Why not throw in a 1 on 1 direct competition game like Fight Night: Round 3 (it's on the 360 so it goes with the next gen direction), or Virtua Fighter 5 (will be on 360 in...may? june?) which would also satisfy those looking for another fighter? I'd suggest something in the sport realm as well like team Wii Tennis, but you said no Wii or PS3 this year.
What were the rules last year?
Afraid not. We thought about including Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, but the cost of acquiring enough PS3's was too high. Otherwise, fighting games just aren't very popular these days.
Like I said, we're experimenting. Also, games like Fight Night aren't popular among PAX attendees, and VF5 probably won't be out on 360 until August at the earliest. Besides, nobody plays VF in the States.
Unless, of course, I'd have to pay something to enter...
...not to toot my own horn or anything
Is it just a matter of time and stuff?
Somewhere out there a Sony exec is crying...
Sorta makes you feel all good and warm inside but for all the wrong reasons
Mike
Staticwave Entertainment
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