Frag-o-Matic 26.0

1. General Information

1.1 Tournament Format

• Participants: Flexible (average: 24 players).
• Game Mode: Standard Conquest.
• Match Type: Best of 5.
• Platform: Players must use the Hearthstone desktop or mobile client.
• Deck Rules: Each player must submit 4 decks from different classes.

1.2 Tournament Structure

The tournament format adapts to the number of participants:

• Phase 1: Swiss Rounds

  • Players compete in a predetermined number of rounds (based on participants).
  • Top players based on match wins advance to the next phase.

• Phase 2: Single Elimination Bracket

  • Qualified players are seeded into a single-elimination bracket.
  • Matches remain Best of 5, Conquest format, until a champion is determined.

2. Rules and Regulations

2.1 Match Rules

1. Deck Submission: (https://www.hsguru.com/deckviewer)
   • Players must submit 4 decks from different classes before the tournament begins. (DM decklists in discord to nlbouncyknight)
   • Deck submissions are locked for the duration of the tournament.
2. Ban Phase:(https://hs.crasher.ch/deckselect/)
   • At the start of each match, players ban 1 deck from their opponent's lineup.
   • Banned decks cannot be used during the match.
3. Conquest Rules:
   • Players must win one game with each of their remaining decks to win the match.
   • Once a player wins with a deck, they cannot use it again in the match.
4. Game Start:
   • Both players must add each other in Hearthstone and start their match within 15 minutes of pairing announcement.
5. Technical Issues:
   • If a disconnect occurs, you can reconect and continue the game.

2.2 Match Conduct

• Reporting Results:
  • After a match concludes, both players must report the result to the tournament admin.
• Sportsmanship:
  • Toxic behavior, harassment, or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in penalties, including potential disqualification.

3. Scoring and Advancement

3.1 Swiss Rounds

• Players are awarded points based on match outcomes:
  • Win: 1 point
  • Loss: 0 points
• Standings are determined by total points, with tiebreakers based on opponent match win percentage.

3.2 Single Elimination

• Top players (4/8) from the Swiss phase are seeded into the single-elimination bracket.
• Matches remain Best of 5, with winners advancing until a champion is crowned.

4. Player Responsibilities

• Account: Players must log in with their own Hearthstone account.
• Deck Submission: Ensure that decks are submitted before the deadline.
• Start on time: Players must be starting the games within 15 minutes after pairing.
• Behavior: Maintain respect for all participants, staff, and spectators.
• Technical Preparedness: Players must ensure their device and internet connection are functional before the tournament begins.

5. Administration

5.1 Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes must be reported to the Tournament Admin immediately.
• The Tournament Admin’s decisions are final.

6. Additional Rules

• Streaming: Players may stream their matches but must use a delay of at least 5 minutes to prevent unfair advantages.
• Late Arrivals: Players arriving more than 15 minutes late may forfeit their match.