SignupsSign-up deadline: March
9 14
Deck selection deadline (submit 10 selected decks to Septima Rhay or post publicly if you prefer): March
9
14
Match phase: March 15 - March 30
RulesYou will play each opponent once (round robin) in a play-exactly-5-games match. You must select exactly 10 different decks from the 32 tournament deck list by the end of the deck selection phase (also end of sign-up phase). The deck list will first be publicly viewable on March 3is now available. These unupgraded decks are linked to the openEtg deck competition: if you build them, they will play. Your 10 selected decks will be made public by the start of the match phase. Either PM Septima Rhay your 10 selected decks or post them to your sign-up post. Septima will make all players' deck selections known at the start of the match phase. You cannot alter decks. For each match (5-games) you may play any of your 10 decks but cannot play a deck more than once. Post match results immediately after a match (Wins, losses), but wait until the event is over to post decks you played for each match (make note of what you played for later posting).
Additional rules for dual competition + tournament players
If you submitted decks for the competition, "if you build them, they will play" and are signing up for this individual pvp tournament, please note the following:
- you may play decks you built in the competition
- you may not earn points in the competition for playing your own competition decks in the tournament
- for event integrity, do not purposely lose to opponents who are playing your competition submitted decks
32 tournament deck pool {pick 10}
Spoiler for deck pool:
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The winner is the player with the most match wins. If two more players tie on match wins, we look at h2h record of the players that tied to determine placement. If 3 players are headlocked (1 win, 1 loss vs. the other 2), then whoever has the most game wins is the winner. If still tied, we'll examine community blessed options like a head to head final rematch.
1st Place: 30000 Gold + Shiny Nymph Code + Mark Code
2nd Place: 25000 Gold + Shiny Nymph Code
3rd Place: 20000 Gold + Shiny rare Code
Participant: 15000 Gold
Signups:1. serprex
2. turlututu
3. Big Dieck
4. Plein
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Any questions, just ask them here or message me on Discord.
General Info on PvPSpoiler for Hidden:
PvP Integrity
1. Strive for good sportsmanship at all times
2. Many issues can be resolved and discussed before "accepting turn". For example, if you speedbuilt a deck and didn't change the mark code, ask your opponent if you can fix the deck mark and replay before you accept your turn. If you continue on with the game, it is up to the other player to decide if they will replay or not. Do not pressure them into a replay. It is you who made a careless mistake and also didn't notice the error until too late. Additionally, if your opponent notices an issue before 'accepting turn', it is most sportsmanlike to allow them to fix the issue and replay.
3. Players may copy the 'replay' code of a game for 'viewing' later on in openEtG's custom section. To maintain PvP integrity, please use the replay only as a reference for game issues (i.e. one player disconnected) and to analyze your own game later. Players should strive to do their own work. Their decks should be self-built. Players are welcome to gain insight from the community (forums, discussions, asking questions, etc.) but should refrain from simply copying another player's deckcode mid-match. If you like your opponent's strategy G1, for example, you are welcome to speedbuild a deck like that for G2. Make sure it is your own work though.
PvP Issues
1. Stuck Screens: Sometimes players enter a pvp duel and cannot accept their turn. It looks like one is "stuck" on that screen with the only option to press the resign button. One fix to get 'unstuck' is to to use the L keyboard shortcut to reload game state. Communicate with your opponent to see if they're 'in' and 'connected' to you. To help avoid this issue, before starting any PvP match, both players can relog and test dummy decks to ensure they can connect.
2. Deck not loaded properly: Another common problem is a player will enter a pvp duel and they notice their newly chosen deck is not loaded and instead their last played deck is loaded and active. In these cases, let your opponent know and ask if it is okay for a replay before accepting your turn and playing any cards. This issue happens when your opponent sends you a duel invite, and you accept while you are still in the deck editing screen. Technically, you need to exit the deck editing screen and then accept the invite.
3. Lost connection/power: There are times where players lose internet connection to the game, lose power, etc. Players should take a screen shot and save the game replay. Both players then should discuss if they should replay or if it was very clear one player was going to win. When they are unable to decide, they may ask for a non-participating tournament host or non-playing arbiter to help decide. If both players feel comfortable with a replay, proceed.
4. Weird things happening on the screen: Take a screenshot when you see something odd happen. There can be some game bugs. Let the event host know about the issue. If it appears you can play the game through to the end, please do so and save a replay. If you believe the issue could have affected the match result, let both your opponent and the event host know.
Spoiler for Hidden:
Saving and submitting decks after a match
After each game, save a record of the deck you played vs. your opponent. Even better, also copy the 'replay code' of the game and store it for later recall; the replay code captures both players' decks and the match can be viewed later. Both players must submit either (a) the exact deck code they played - and label which game it was used (i.e. G3) - or (b) submit the replay code (copy/paste)
Posting decks after the event
After the event is completed in full, you may post deckcodes and match summaries to your match results post or a single new post with decks for all matches.
Illegal Decks
The only illegal decks for this event are (1) not playing one of your 10 decks or (2) playing one of your 10 decks more than once. The default ruling is that if one plays an illegal deck, the result is a game loss for the player with the illegal deck. Players could agree to a replay of the game with an illegal deck, but neither player should be pressured to do so even if the common perception is that there would be minimal impact.
Time between games; interrupted play; inactivity
1. The default time limit in between games is 5 minutes unless otherwise agreed upon by both players. If Player A notices Player B is repeatedly taking longer than 5 minutes, Player A should remind Player B of the time limit and ask if there's a particular reason they need more time. Some in between 'thinking' and 'adjustment' is absolutely fine. Spending 15 minutes mid-match to design a new deck is excessive. Study and prepare in advance, not during the exam!
2. Interrupted play - If you need to suddenly leave due mid-match to real life circumstances, please communicate this clearly to your opponent; make every effort to reschedule again and finish the match. If you are not able to connect again before the match deadline, your remaining games to be played will be forfeited; your opponent claims the wins that were not played due to your leaving the match mid-way.
3. Inactivity - Obviously, dropping out of an event after it has started is not ideal. It affects your opponents and the event overall. The participant pool allows for even matches per player per round. Dropping out will disrupt that consistency. Still, it can be hard to avoid real life issues. Do your best to communicate your upcoming withdrawal as soon as you can with the event host and any players you have outstanding matches with. If there is a reasonable chance for you to complete your matches, even if it means poor preparation and performance on your end, please do so. Avoiding playing simply to avoid losing results is poor sportsmanship.
4. When a player does drop out or is withdrawn mid-event, both completed match results and unplayed matches are voided for the player dropping out.
5. Matches not played - this will be dealt with on a case by case basis, typically by extension, withdrawal (see above), or other community blessed outcome