Frosty Faustings XVI Event Policies
Vortex Gallery adheres to the Frosty Faustings XVI Event Policies, including the code of conduct. Refer to frostyfaustings.com/rules for full details.
In addition, this page is where community event specific information such as game rules and prizing structure can be found. Our event and stream schedule can be found on its dedicated page! Keep an eye on @956Productions on Twitter/X or join the Frosty Faustings XVI Discord for updates!
Vortex Gallery 2024 Player’s Guide
AVG2
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS1-MiSTer
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 10:00am
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: JD Byron
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- -Kaori airwalk infinite is banned.
Game Settings
-Time 99
Additional Rules
-Miranda and Material are banned.
ABK
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC-Fightcade
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 1:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Scrub Saibot
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 3/5
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Asuka 120%
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Saturn-MiSTer
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 10:00am
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $1
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Narr
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- If Kumi's 214C handcuff glitch occurs, the Kumi player must immediately neutral jump j.C to end the glitch. Continue the match as normal. Using any other moves will result in a game loss.
Game Settings
Default game settings:
Handy - 5
Guard - Auto
Burning - Normal
Speed - 1 Star
CvS2
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: DC
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 10:00am
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Onikage
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: N/A
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 2/3 Games for Losers Finals,2/3 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Chaos Code
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 10:00am
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $1
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Crimefighter
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Game Settings
Default settings, boarders on, boss characters banned, chaos characters banned. Either player may request Lupinus stage (military base). Either player may request blind pick, in which case characters are chosen blind, then each player can confirm, then extra moves are chosen blind.
Additional Rules
Winner must keep their character but can change extra moves. In that case loser chooses their character, then winner chooses extra moves, then loser chooses extra moves.
Cyberbots
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Arcade-MiSTer
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 2:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: PolarBair
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Additional Rules
Warlock is banned. SF2-Akuma-tier boss.
DKG
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC-Fightcade
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 12:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: PolarBair
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Prize support provided by Kumagumi!
DOA6
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/25/2024 7:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $10
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: OmniRabbit
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Dengeki Bunko
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 3:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Wish
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- Any game breaking glitches are banned.
Game Settings
Default Settings:
Match Rounds 2/3
Timer 99 seconds
Additional Rules
Winner must keep character, assist, and blast type. Loser may switch any of the three.
FS
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/25/2024 6:00pm
- Registration Cap: 16
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: CWheezy
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 2/3 Games for Losers Finals,2/3 Games for Winners Finals,2/3 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Game Settings
1v1 mode, not team battle
FoA
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 4:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Mute
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Karnov's Revenge
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Arcade-MiSTer
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 12:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: PolarBair
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
Additional Rules
There are player 1/2 differences, so any player may decide to call for a coin flip for pick before their set starts. We can enforce it for Top 4.
Garou
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Arcade-MiSTer
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 11:00am
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Wedge
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals,3/5 Games for Losers Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Game Settings
Handicap set to 4 stars
Random stage select (default)
Custom TOP is banned.
Players may coinflip for P1/P2 side if requested.
HDR
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Switch
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 11:00am
- Registration Cap: 128
- Registration Fee: $10
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Kicker,rektangles
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 3/5
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner & Loser may switch.
Idols
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC-Steam
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 10:00am
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $0
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: WizardlyShoe4
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Additional Rules
Loser can change character and collab
Winner cannot change character or collab
JJBA ASBR
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/25/2024 3:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Ivy,Aaron Curry
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Game Settings
Timer: 99 seconds
Number of rounds: 2
Hazards: OFF
Assists: ON
Random stage is preferred, loser can reselect stage if they would like
Loser can reselect character and assist, winner must stick with both
JJBA Heritage
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC-Fightcade
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 1:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Tommytamsworth
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- Avdol Ankh glitch / Avdol ghosting glitch is banned: Using Ankh is legal, including for its i-frames (start or release), however IF you benefited from the start up i-frames you MUST spend the meter. In the event you fail to do so it likely will be considered ghosting.
Game breaking glitches are banned. You also may not repeatedly put down ankhs to maintain 100% uptime on invul. these include:
-Iggy/Jotaro softlock grab glitch
-Hol Horse stand bullet game freeze glitch
-Hoingo wall (Slows game to a crawl)
etc.
Any other glitches are allowed as long as it doesn’t make the game unplayable (for example Timestop Glitch)
Game Settings
-Secret Characters Unlocked
-Event Mode on
Additional Rules
Petshop and normal Kakiyon are BANNED.
Loops are limited to 3 repetitions (S.Dio Loop, DIO Loop, etc.). This DOES include Unblockable loops on wakeup (Hol, Devo, etc.).
1 Tandem per combo. 2 Tandems allowed if the first causes a stand crash and ends right after. (ABCxN > Stand crash on first repetition > rest of the tandem repetitions > into another tandem NOT allowed) This does NOT include custom combos.
Empty tandem cancels ARE allowed and do NOT count towards Tandem Loop Repetitions.
The Gray Fly Stage (Plane Stage) is soft banned (The right corner of the stage is blocked by a sprite and can cause issues). If both players agree to reset, resetting will serve no penalty. (Characters that can trigger this stage: Kakyoin, Oldseph, Devo, Jotaro, Alessi, Midler, Avdol).
KI
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Xbox Series
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/25/2024 4:00pm
- Registration Cap: 40
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: BlackDiamondGMZ
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 3/5
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Game Settings
Stage Set to Random if players cannot agree to stage.
Koihime
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/25/2024 5:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Brett
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Additional Rules
Assist is locked for winner.
MUGEN Randoms
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 11:00am
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $1
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: EX Falchion
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Single Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,5/9 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner & Loser may switch.
- If the game freezes or crashes restart and re-roll characters
Additional Rules
Single Elim, so Top 4 (Semis & Finals) are Ft3
MvC2
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: DC
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 1:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Onikage
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: N/A
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 2/3 Games for Losers Finals,2/3 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- No game-breaking or freezing / stalling glitches.
Dead body infinites only for positioning / carry to corner.
MVCI
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 12:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $10
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Jako Man,DJVest
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: N/A
- Games per Set: 3/5
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- No glitches
Melty Blood AACC
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC-Caster
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 2:00pm
- Registration Cap: 128
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: enpicie
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Additional Rules
Arcade style: can only change moons but not characters if you win a match. Can change either/both when you lose.
Grass/red stages are banned but any stage can be okay if agreed upon by both players. Avoid copyright issue stage on stream (and nothing heart--the ryougi stage).
Gundam EXVS MBON
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/25/2024 7:00pm
- Registration Cap: 16 Teams
- Registration Fee: $0
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Bulletprccf
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: N/A
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- Winner must keep Suit & Burst. Loser may switch both.
NASB 2
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 11:00am
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $15
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Cherry
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: N/A
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner & Loser may switch.
- Shadow skins are not allowed.
Bugs that will result in a game loss and potential DQ if abused intentionally:
Repeated meterless EX strong attacks
Gertie invincible charge
El Tigre slime carry
If something that could be conspired an exploit is encountered during play, particularly infinites, please contact a TO. Try to provide footage and/or a way to reproduce the exploit.
Game Settings
4 Stocks
8 Minutes
No Teams
No Items
Stages
(Use Ranked playlist tab in game)
Starter Stages
Irken Armada Invasion, Food Dreams, JellyFish Fields, Technodrome Takedown
, Rooftop Rumble
Counter Picks (Can only be played after game 1)
Miracle City Volcano, Harmonic Convergence, Tremorton Joyride, Pariah's Keep
Game 1: 1-2-1 stage striking
Game 2+ (bo3): Winner bans 3
Game 2+ (bo5): Winner bans 2
DSR: A player cannot select to use a stage they have already won on during a set
Additional Rules
Currently in NASB2 there is an issue with offline compatibility for PS4/PS5 controllers being used when a Gamecube or Xbox controller is also plugged in for use. While this is intended to be fixed before Vortex happens there may still be issues with it by the time this finally rolls out.
Pokken
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Switch
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 2:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $10
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Double
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Game Settings
Fixed Battle Arena
2 Rounds
Skill Points Off
Additional Rules
Winner is not Cheer or Support Locked but is Character Locked
Loser is not Character, Cheer, or Support Locked
Power Rangers
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 12:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $10
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: omega_black,Ferns
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 3/5
- Games per Set: 3/5
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Game Settings
'-Double Elimination
-Default settings
3/5 Games per Set
3/5 Games for Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals
3/5 Games for Grand Finals
Training Stage select. (Players can opt for a agreed stage)
SPD 300% setup is banned.
Prizes provided by omega_black!
First place receives a custom Panzer fightstick!
P+
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Wii
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 11:00am
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Motobug
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 3/5
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Grand Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Losers Finals
- Winner & Loser may switch.
Game Settings
2023 Project+ Proposed Stagelist:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HoaLSt5o9VR3fW8JJCgDOcEE6AZyAhNhqZdOqEhjZs0/edit
Puyo Champions
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Switch
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 3:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: -ZAN
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: N/A
- Games per Set: First to 7
- Finals Games per Set: First to 10
- No character switching.
Game Settings
Mode: Puyo Puyo Tsuu.
Difficulty setting: Medium.
Customize options: Any are allowed but must be agreed upon. If no agreement can be made, customize options must set to default.
Characters may not be changed for the entirety of the set.
Pools:
First to 7 Rounds per Game.
First to 1 Game.
Top 3:
First to 10 Rounds per Game.
First to 1 Game.
Additional Rules
Primary platform will be played on Switch. A PS4 setup may be provided if space allows.
PPT2
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Switch
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 3:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: IcySoapy
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: N/A
Game Settings
'- Set Count: 0
- Win Count: 5 (Win Count 7 in top 4)
- Players must decide on their mode before the match starts. Player(s) may request a blind pick. In a blind pick most players must tell the T.O their mode picks privately.
- Mirror matches will use default settings. Puyo vs Tetris SPECIFICALLY will use 32 second margin time.
SMS
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: SNES-MiSTer
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 8:00pm
- Registration Cap: 48
- Registration Fee: $1
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: kan kan mikan
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Grand Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Losers Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- Pre-round charging glitch is legal within a set, but cannot be done between sets (ie: you cannot use a pre-round charged move on the first round of the first game of your set that was charged from a player of the previous set)
Game Settings
'- Uranus is banned (Proibido jogar com Uranus)
- Pluto infinite is legal
- Chibi infinite backdash is legal
- Charge glitch is legal mid-set
- Space Time Door is legal if both players agree to it
- Developer Office stage is legal if both players agree to it
- If you somehow double KO 3 times in a row and get booted back to the character select screen, redo another round with the same stage
SC2
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS2
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 12:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Gandalf
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 3/5
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals,3/5 Games for Losers Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- lizardmans throw glitch is banned
Additional Rules
1st round random stage
Loser may switch character or stage but not both
Heihachi is allowed this year
SC6
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 4:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $10
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: TiZ
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 3/5
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Additional Rules
- Inferno is banned.
- Custom characters and custom outfits are banned.
- All stage selections are random.
- Loser may roll a new random stage without changing character. If the result is the same stage they were just on, they can reroll until they get a new one ONLY IF the opponent agrees.
SFXT
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Xbox 360
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 2:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Psychoblue
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- There are no glitches that would be considered game breaking.
Game Settings
-99 seconds, best 2 out of 3 rounds
Additional Rules
-Default gem sets only
-In the event of a draw game, both players are awarded a win. If the draw game happens in the deciding game, then another game will be played until there is a clear winner.
-All stages are tournament legal
-All characters on the select screen are tournament legal
-If there is a pause in the middle of the game, the TO will make a decision on what happens next. Typically the round will be awarded to whoever didn't pause.
SSBU Doubles
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: Switch
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 4:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32 Teams
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Pac Diesel
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner & Loser may switch.
- Stalling is prohibited, any special moves that allow characters to remain infinitely off-stage may only be executed a maximum of five (5) times before returning to stage.
TvC
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC-Dolphin
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/27/2024 12:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: DoctorSc1ence
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: N/A
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Additional Rules
Burning Wasteland stage is banned
Giants are legal, but your opponent is allowed to repick if you pick a giant in the first game of a set
KOFXIII
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 11:00am
- Registration Cap: 48
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Aroo
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: N/A
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Game Settings
Winner may switch order
White stage is banned
TFH
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/25/2024 8:00pm
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: BLACKATLAS
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Game Settings
Default Settings
Random stage select (players may opt for an agreed stage)
Additional Rules
- Night-time stages are banned.
Soku
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 4:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Tessiro
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner & Loser may switch.
- Intentional softlocks result in immediate game loss.
Kyanta
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PC-Steam
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 10:00am
- Registration Cap: 32
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: YFDHippo
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Single Elimination
- Rounds per Game: N/A
- Games per Set: 3/5
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Grand Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Losers Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
Game Settings
Default settings
Epilipsey safety settings turned on
Additional Rules
Character, ratio, type locked on win. Ultra, Team order ok to change
SF4
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/26/2024 12:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $10
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Jako Man,DJVest
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Grand Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Losers Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- No glitches
WJ2
General Information
- Event page on Start.gg
- Platform: PS4
- Start time (CST, GMT-6): 1/28/2024 12:00pm
- Registration Cap: 64
- Registration Fee: $5
- Registration Close: Jan. 21 12:00 AM
- Organizer: Rune_Kodiakson
Prizing
Tournament Format
- Bracket Format: Double Elimination
- Rounds per Game: 2/3
- Games per Set: 2/3
- Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals,3/5 Games for Winners Finals,3/5 Games for Grand Finals
- Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
- Extremely rare but as noted by the Flying Power League: the "disc dropping" or "Miller" Glitch will break a round- points will score automatically until the round is over . This bug is extremely rare and chances to encounter it are low. "If this bug happens during the tournament, the round only (and not the match) shall be replayed. "
Game Settings
Double Elim, Sets First to 2, Top LF/WF/GF sets First to 3
Set Time 90 , Set Points 15, Winning Sets 2
Random stage for game 1, Loser picks stage after, DSR applies - A Player may not select a stage they previously won on in the match.
Casino stage is banned (exit match if selected by accident)
Winner must keep same character, Loser may switch * If sudden death ends with no score, return to the same stage w/ same characters & play until first score