Yami Royale Tournament Rules

1. Registration:

• Participants must register on start.gg.

• Be a member of the discord

• Follow the Twitch Channel

2. Tournament Format:

• Single-elimination bracket.

• One Deck.

• No Side Deck.

3. Match Structure:

• Matches are best of 3.

• The first duelist to win 2 out of 3 duels is declared the winner.

• Loser of Duel 1 chooses who goes first for game 2

• If game 3 occurs Loser of Duel 2 chooses who goes first for game 3.

4. Decklists:

• Duelists must submit decklists on start.gg before the tournament begins.

• Decklists are only visible to moderators during the tournament.

• You will automatically be removed from the tournament if a decklist is not provided.

5. Communication:

• Duelists communicate through start.gg's dedicated chatrooms for each match.

6. Match Reporting:

• Results must be reported on start.gg after each match.

• Prompt and accurate reporting is crucial for the tournament progression.

7. Time Management:

• Matches have 60-minute rounds.

• 8 minutes to check-in, no reset if you DQ.

• 3 minutes after checking in to make a duel room.

• 3 minutes between games to swap accounts.

• Call a mod if your opponent takes longer than 3 minutes.

• DQs for not checking in are final unless prior communication with Smash/Discord.

8. Overtime Rules:

• Games over 60 minutes end, higher life points win. A mod will grant the win.

• If a 3rd game is sudden death.

9. Technical Issues:

• Screenshots required for glitches or disconnects. Call a mod for assistance.

• Coin flip resolution requires agreement or proof through screenshot/recording.

10. Accumulating Warnings:

• 3 warnings result in a game loss.

• Incomplete screenshot for a missed screenshot is a game loss, followed by a match loss.

11. Unsportsmanlike Conduct:

• Zero tolerance for unsportsmanlike conduct toward opponents or mods.

• Mods may apply penalties, including game loss, match loss, or disqualification.

12. Fair Play and Integrity:

• No altering duel room timers.

• Inappropriate content in decklist may lead to disqualification and future bans.

13. Reporting Scores:

• Report game score after EVERY game, not at the end of the match.

• If no reported score and no response, both assumed AFK, and a random win is awarded.

14. Maintenance:

• If the event doesn't conclude before in-game maintenance, remaining matches played at the same time next day.

15. Decklist Disputes:

• Penalties for using cards not on the decklist, based on surrender or not.

16. Collusion and Finals:

• If unable to play grand finals, forfeit to the previous player or face DQ with no prize.

• Collusion or playing poorly may result in a ban.

17. "Shadow Realm Duels":

• If the system bugs and live spectate is impossible, restart required.

18. Surrendering in Grand Finals:

• Surrendering is not allowed in grand finals.

• No pressuring opponents to concede.