Snow Shard
Smash Journeyman
Myself and Red X are back with the third installment of our Oakville series of smash tournaments! This time, we're happy to announce a partnership with Even Matchup Gaming (EMG), who have generously agreed to provide much needed equipment as well as TOing assistance if need be during the event. Check out their page to see what other tournaments/events they're working on.
Stream: (Likely to be EMG, will confirm soon)
Prices------------------------------------------------------
Venue fee: $13
The extra $3 will go towards a large screen and projector for hype matches and better viewing experience*
**The remaining $10 of your hard-earned money will be donated to MSF (Doctor's Without Borders Canada). These people do truly great work bringing medical aid to those who have no access locally, through delivery of both personnel and supplies to those in need. If you're interested in more detailed info on the kinds of projects they do, check out their site at http://www.msf.ca/ It's really great work. Importantly, nothing else about the event will change except that you'll now also be helping those in need by playing a video game... but only if you show up!**
Sm4sh Singles:$10
Sm4sh Doubles: $20 (Per Team)
Wheel of Salt: $2 (Per Player)
Payouts------------------------------------------------------
Sm4sh Singles
1st Place: 50%
2nd Place: 25%
3rd Place: 15%
4th Place: 5%
5th Place (Tie): 2.5%
Sm4sh Doubles
1st Place: 60%
2nd Place: 30%
3rd Place: 10%
Wheel of Salt
1st Place: 60%
2nd Place: 30%
3rd Place: 10%
*Payouts are subject to change depending on attendance*
Schedule (Approximate)----------------------------------------
10:30 Am - 11:30 Pm
10:30 Am: Venue Opens, Smash 4 Casuals
11:30 Am: Registration Closes
12:00 Pm Smash 4 Doubles Begins
2:00 Pm: Smash 4 Singles Pools Begin
5:00 Pm: Smash 4 Singles Bracket Begins
8:00 Pm: Wheel of Salt Begins
~11:00 Pm: Tournament Ends/Payouts
*scheduled times are approximate*
**In general, so long as you are present ~45 mins before the start of an event you wish to enter, you do not need to show up before noon to register**
Food------------------------------------------------------
THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT POINT, PLEASE READ. The Holiday Inn does not allow OUTSIDE food into the venue, and carries an exceptionally hefty charge to those that choose to violate this rule. Food may either be purchased from the in-hotel restaurant and be freely brought into the venue, or purchased outside the venue, and COMPLETELY consumed there. It's really very important that everyone follows this rule or it could cause big problems for the event.
Nearby the venue there are a number of food options within walking distance, and we will be incorporating a lunch break into our schedule for those who would prefer to eat out-of-venue food. Nearby food options include: McDonalds, Highway 55, Taco Bell, Swiss Chalet and probably others. Lastly, if you do choose to purchase in-venue food, please clean up after yourselves! This has been an issue at past events and if everyone disposes of their own one or two items, this won't be an issue for anyone!
Directions------------------------------------------------------
The Holiday Inn Oakville is extremely accessible for both those looking to drive, and those taking transit. The address of the venue is 590 Argus Road, in Oakville. Fortunately, Oakville is situated between Hamilton and Toronto, and is right beside Mississauga, so there's no excuse for anyone in the GTA not to attend!
For those driving, the Holiday Inn is very accessible by most main driving routes through Oakville. The QEW, 403 and (to a lesser extent) 407 are all viable driving options. The venue itself is just south of the QEW and is literally withing eyesight of the highway! Parking for those driving to the event is free of charge (See the map at the top of the page ).
For those taking transit, the easiest route will be via GO Train. From Union (or any other GO station really), head to Oakville station. The venue can literally be seen from the doors of the train station up Argus Road! The walk is about 2 minutes door to door once you're off the train. These trains run until a little after midnight East towards Toronto and a little after 1am west towards Hamilton, so you also won't be stranded.
Gameplay Rules----------------------------------------------------------
Smash 4 Wii U Rules (Singles)
- 2 Stock 6 minute timer
- All sets are BO3 (Excluding top 5, where sets are BO5)
- 2 Bans per player, per set
- DSR is in effect (You can't CP to a stage you won on at any time during the set)
- Gentleman's rule is in effect: If both players agree to a stage, they may play on that stage (Ignores DSR)
- Customs are banned
- Mii Fighters are legal, however must be of the 1111 build and use default height and weight
- If Bowser initiates a suicide move to end the game, the results screen will always be taken as the final say, with the exception of a sudden death situation. In this case, Bowser will be awarded the win.
- Aside from stages, all other rules follow the Apex ruleset
Smash 4 Wii U Stages: Neutrals
Final Destination
Battlefield
Smashville
Dream Land 64
Lylat Cruise
Counterpicks
Town & City
Delfino Plaza
Battleship Halberd
Castle Siege
Duck Hunt
Omega Versions*
*Omega stages are treated as FD in the banning process
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Smash 4 Wii U Rules (Doubles)
- 3 Stock 8 minute timer
- All sets are BO3 (Excluding top 5, where sets are BO5)
- 2 Bans per team, per set
- DSR is in effect (You can't CP to a stage you won on at any time during the set)
- Gentlemans rule is in effect: If teams players agree to a stage, they may play on that stage (Ignores DSR)
- Customs are banned
- Mii Fighters are legal, however must be of the 1111 build and use default height and weight
- If Bowser initiates a suicide move to end the game, the results screen will always be taken as the final say, with the exception of a sudden death situation. In this case, Bowser will be awarded the win.
- Aside from stages, all other rules follow the Apex ruleset
*Doubles utilizes the same stagelist as singles*
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Smash 4 Wii U Rules (WHEEL OF SALT)
No written explanation can do this event justice. It has, without fail, been the most hype event of any of the tournaments it has been featured at, and is a truly unique event to smash tournaments.
For this event, a large, promotional wheel will be filled with 32 unique wedges, each with their own unique rules and conditions. Players must spin this wheel for each game of their set to determine the rules for that game. The wedges range from minimally invasive changes, to those that are very unique and often out there... but always fun, or at least guaranteed to cause some salt among the losing party! We really, really recommend that people join this event if it's possible for them to do so, we like to think that the experience you'll have in this event shows players why we're a real community... above an beyond just a bunch of people that play a video game together... corny as it sounds.
General Rules-----------------------------------------------------------
-No illegal substances, no alcohol, no green. (Take it outside pls)
-Don't smell, please shower (Deodorant is also appreciated, but pls no spraying entire cans of Axe in the venue)
-Tourney matches have priority over friendlies/MMs
-Keep trash talking casual, no need for us to witness someone getting a punch in the face (or a blown eardrum; hype is fine, but please no senseless yelling and/or complaining at unreasonable volumes)
Finally, we're very committed to running a well-structured and ON TIME event. Not only does this require an adequate number of setups (particularly consoles!), but it also means lots of work for us (which we don't mind) and a certain degree of responsibility from participants to be where they should be, WHEN they should be. We won't be holding everything up for the sake of one or a few late individuals. Unless you were told you're ok to leave by Steven or myself, 5 minutes after you are called, you/your team will lose a game. An additional 5 minutes will cost you/your team the set. No exceptions, no refunds, no questions asked (extenuating circumstances, of course, may change this. We're not tyrants, we'd just like to get out of here before midnight or 1am, the same as all of you).
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Social Media----------------------------------------------------------
Check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1675814069298464/1681405945405943/
You can see who will be attending, check out the wheel wedges that will be on the wheel, and more!
Stream: (Likely to be EMG, will confirm soon)
Prices------------------------------------------------------
Venue fee: $13
The extra $3 will go towards a large screen and projector for hype matches and better viewing experience*
**The remaining $10 of your hard-earned money will be donated to MSF (Doctor's Without Borders Canada). These people do truly great work bringing medical aid to those who have no access locally, through delivery of both personnel and supplies to those in need. If you're interested in more detailed info on the kinds of projects they do, check out their site at http://www.msf.ca/ It's really great work. Importantly, nothing else about the event will change except that you'll now also be helping those in need by playing a video game... but only if you show up!**
Sm4sh Singles:$10
Sm4sh Doubles: $20 (Per Team)
Wheel of Salt: $2 (Per Player)
Payouts------------------------------------------------------
Sm4sh Singles
1st Place: 50%
2nd Place: 25%
3rd Place: 15%
4th Place: 5%
5th Place (Tie): 2.5%
Sm4sh Doubles
1st Place: 60%
2nd Place: 30%
3rd Place: 10%
Wheel of Salt
1st Place: 60%
2nd Place: 30%
3rd Place: 10%
*Payouts are subject to change depending on attendance*
Schedule (Approximate)----------------------------------------
10:30 Am - 11:30 Pm
10:30 Am: Venue Opens, Smash 4 Casuals
11:30 Am: Registration Closes
12:00 Pm Smash 4 Doubles Begins
2:00 Pm: Smash 4 Singles Pools Begin
5:00 Pm: Smash 4 Singles Bracket Begins
8:00 Pm: Wheel of Salt Begins
~11:00 Pm: Tournament Ends/Payouts
*scheduled times are approximate*
**In general, so long as you are present ~45 mins before the start of an event you wish to enter, you do not need to show up before noon to register**
Food------------------------------------------------------
THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT POINT, PLEASE READ. The Holiday Inn does not allow OUTSIDE food into the venue, and carries an exceptionally hefty charge to those that choose to violate this rule. Food may either be purchased from the in-hotel restaurant and be freely brought into the venue, or purchased outside the venue, and COMPLETELY consumed there. It's really very important that everyone follows this rule or it could cause big problems for the event.
Nearby the venue there are a number of food options within walking distance, and we will be incorporating a lunch break into our schedule for those who would prefer to eat out-of-venue food. Nearby food options include: McDonalds, Highway 55, Taco Bell, Swiss Chalet and probably others. Lastly, if you do choose to purchase in-venue food, please clean up after yourselves! This has been an issue at past events and if everyone disposes of their own one or two items, this won't be an issue for anyone!
Directions------------------------------------------------------
The Holiday Inn Oakville is extremely accessible for both those looking to drive, and those taking transit. The address of the venue is 590 Argus Road, in Oakville. Fortunately, Oakville is situated between Hamilton and Toronto, and is right beside Mississauga, so there's no excuse for anyone in the GTA not to attend!
For those driving, the Holiday Inn is very accessible by most main driving routes through Oakville. The QEW, 403 and (to a lesser extent) 407 are all viable driving options. The venue itself is just south of the QEW and is literally withing eyesight of the highway! Parking for those driving to the event is free of charge (See the map at the top of the page ).
For those taking transit, the easiest route will be via GO Train. From Union (or any other GO station really), head to Oakville station. The venue can literally be seen from the doors of the train station up Argus Road! The walk is about 2 minutes door to door once you're off the train. These trains run until a little after midnight East towards Toronto and a little after 1am west towards Hamilton, so you also won't be stranded.
Gameplay Rules----------------------------------------------------------
Smash 4 Wii U Rules (Singles)
- 2 Stock 6 minute timer
- All sets are BO3 (Excluding top 5, where sets are BO5)
- 2 Bans per player, per set
- DSR is in effect (You can't CP to a stage you won on at any time during the set)
- Gentleman's rule is in effect: If both players agree to a stage, they may play on that stage (Ignores DSR)
- Customs are banned
- Mii Fighters are legal, however must be of the 1111 build and use default height and weight
- If Bowser initiates a suicide move to end the game, the results screen will always be taken as the final say, with the exception of a sudden death situation. In this case, Bowser will be awarded the win.
- Aside from stages, all other rules follow the Apex ruleset
Smash 4 Wii U Stages: Neutrals
Final Destination
Battlefield
Smashville
Dream Land 64
Lylat Cruise
Counterpicks
Town & City
Delfino Plaza
Battleship Halberd
Castle Siege
Duck Hunt
Omega Versions*
*Omega stages are treated as FD in the banning process
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Smash 4 Wii U Rules (Doubles)
- 3 Stock 8 minute timer
- All sets are BO3 (Excluding top 5, where sets are BO5)
- 2 Bans per team, per set
- DSR is in effect (You can't CP to a stage you won on at any time during the set)
- Gentlemans rule is in effect: If teams players agree to a stage, they may play on that stage (Ignores DSR)
- Customs are banned
- Mii Fighters are legal, however must be of the 1111 build and use default height and weight
- If Bowser initiates a suicide move to end the game, the results screen will always be taken as the final say, with the exception of a sudden death situation. In this case, Bowser will be awarded the win.
- Aside from stages, all other rules follow the Apex ruleset
*Doubles utilizes the same stagelist as singles*
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Smash 4 Wii U Rules (WHEEL OF SALT)
No written explanation can do this event justice. It has, without fail, been the most hype event of any of the tournaments it has been featured at, and is a truly unique event to smash tournaments.
For this event, a large, promotional wheel will be filled with 32 unique wedges, each with their own unique rules and conditions. Players must spin this wheel for each game of their set to determine the rules for that game. The wedges range from minimally invasive changes, to those that are very unique and often out there... but always fun, or at least guaranteed to cause some salt among the losing party! We really, really recommend that people join this event if it's possible for them to do so, we like to think that the experience you'll have in this event shows players why we're a real community... above an beyond just a bunch of people that play a video game together... corny as it sounds.
General Rules-----------------------------------------------------------
-No illegal substances, no alcohol, no green. (Take it outside pls)
-Don't smell, please shower (Deodorant is also appreciated, but pls no spraying entire cans of Axe in the venue)
-Tourney matches have priority over friendlies/MMs
-Keep trash talking casual, no need for us to witness someone getting a punch in the face (or a blown eardrum; hype is fine, but please no senseless yelling and/or complaining at unreasonable volumes)
Finally, we're very committed to running a well-structured and ON TIME event. Not only does this require an adequate number of setups (particularly consoles!), but it also means lots of work for us (which we don't mind) and a certain degree of responsibility from participants to be where they should be, WHEN they should be. We won't be holding everything up for the sake of one or a few late individuals. Unless you were told you're ok to leave by Steven or myself, 5 minutes after you are called, you/your team will lose a game. An additional 5 minutes will cost you/your team the set. No exceptions, no refunds, no questions asked (extenuating circumstances, of course, may change this. We're not tyrants, we'd just like to get out of here before midnight or 1am, the same as all of you).
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Social Media----------------------------------------------------------
Check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1675814069298464/1681405945405943/
You can see who will be attending, check out the wheel wedges that will be on the wheel, and more!