Format is best of 7 with standard counterpicks. First pick is double blind. Only the loser of the previous game can switch characters.
Format will be a double elimination bracket, ideally with 64 players. Matches will probably start some time in late June.
Medium timer
Each round will take one week, with deadlines at midnight Eastern time on Sundays.
Playing matches early is allowed and encouraged.
After each match, the winner should post a match report in this thread including the result and matchup of each game played. (The loser can do it too if s/he wants.)
This year, Caralad will be in charge of scheduling conversations. Please do all of your scheduling in those conversations.
If you sign up, please view your participation as a responsibility to myself and the other players. I realize that not all circumstances can be foreseen, but please don’t drop just because you are going on vacation or out of frustration.
Like in the first Summer Smash, entrants must choose a video game character to represent. Characters must originate from a video game, and you cannot choose someone who has already been taken. Players returning from last year are encouraged to pick a new one, but they are not required to.
The top 8 finishers from last year to sign up will be seeded (Ties broken by Summer Smash III placing). Seeded players will be placed in their own divisions of the winners bracket.
“A tournament? Sure, I’m game! My InstaPix followers will probably love watching me try to climb this mountain of competition. Besides, sounds like fun!”
Everyone stand at attention and bow! And…good morning!
Now then, let us commence with a most noteworthy and memorable entrance ceremony! First, let’s talk a bit about what your Tournament life here will be like. Now, ah, make no mistake–you few competitors, so full of potential, represent the hope of the world. And to protect such splendid hope…
…you will all live a communal life together solely within the confines of this thread. Everyone will live in harmony together, and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Tournament.
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