v4extreme
Smash Journeyman
Here it is everyone! This will be the last Midstate Massacre, and probably my last attempt at running a tournament of this scale. The first MSM was during my first semester here at UNCC, and now this is my last. We've come a long way, had some crazy experiences, made some mistakes, and learned a lot- I really hope everyone comes out to make the last MSM the best one ever by far!
To contact me: 828.577.5503 - Facebook - or just message me here on smashboards
Facebook Event Page
Preregister now!
Location/Parking
UNCC Cone Center - Lucas Room
9201 University City Blvd,
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
UNCC on google maps
Campus map
Parking map
If you're using a GPS with google maps, type in "cone center" instead of "uncc" for the most direct navigation. If you are unable to do that I encourage you to look at the maps above ahead of time.
On campus parking is free on weekends (10:00 PM Friday - 8:00 AM Monday). On the map you can see the parking decks right next to Cone Center. This is the easiest place to park.
Note: there is an ATM in Cone.
Events, Entry Caps, Rules
Melee singles and doubles will use Apex rules
Melee doubles: 32 team cap
Melee singles: 100 man cap
Time constraints for handwarmers and counterpicking (all events):
Handwarmers are allowed before the set starts (not between matches), and are restricted to 60 seconds. Watch the clock, quit out when a minute has passed.
Time between games for counterpicking is limited to 90 seconds. If the counterpicking player has not announced their intent on character switching and stage choice before 90 seconds have passed, their opponent holds the right to start the next match on the stage that was struck to at the beginning of the set, in which case the loser of the last match is character locked.
I realize that these rules will be difficult for TOs to enforce, and the situations they concern are unlikely to frequently present a problem. It is still important to have them in place, to be enforced when necessary, for the sake of completing the event on time. I'm trusting the players here to conform to these rules and counterpick in a timely manner. If your opponent is obviously taking too long or if you suspect they might, please remind them of these rules, watch the clock, and try to get a witness if you think the situation will need to be brought to a TOs attention for the rule to be enforced.
Format
Doubles will be a straight double elimination bracket.
Singles will be round robin pools into a final bracket and an amateur bracket. How many players make it out into which bracket will be determined based on number of entrants.
Schedule, DQ and Late Arrival Policy
Doubles will start at 1:00 and run until approximately 3:00.
Pools will begin as doubles is coming to a close. Singles entrants should plan to be in the venue between 2:00 and 3:00 for an announcement about pools.
APPROXIMATE schedule:
11:00: doors open, check-in and registration for all games begins
12:30: Melee doubles registration/check-in ends
1:00: Melee doubles
2:30: Melee singles check-in ends
3:30: Melee singles begins
3:30-5:00: Pools wave 1
5:00-6:30: Pools wave 2
7:00: Final bracket
DQ Policy
Straight bracket: a 10 minute DQ timer will be started if you cannot be found when your match is called.
Pools: a 10 minute DQ timer will be in effect if you cannot be found for check in at the start of your pool. An extremely strict 5 minute DQ timer will be in effect if you cannot be found at any point during your pool after checking in.
Late Arrival Policy
If you are preregistered and find that you might not be able to arrive until after check-in for your event starts, you will still be placed in the tournament if and only if you contact me before the cutoff time. If you preregister and do not check in on time, you will not be entered unless you contact me.
Fees/Payouts
$10 singles entry
$20 doubles entry per team ($5 per person)
$10 venue fee:
$5 off for preregistering
$5 off for bringing a full setup
$3 off for bringing a partial setup (TV OR console + game)
(discounts apply regardless of if your setup is used)
I really don't want anyone to pay the full venue fee, definitely not more than $5. Preregister!!
<16 Entrants
1st: 60%
2nd: 25%
3rd: 15%
16-32 Entrants
1st: 50%
2nd: 25%
3rd: 15%
4th: 10%
33-64 Entrants
1st: 45%
2nd: 20%
3rd: 15%
4th: 10%
5th: 5% each
> 64 Entrants
1st: 40%
2nd: 20%
3rd: 15%
4th: 10%
5th: 5% each
7th: 2.5% each
Dining
On Campus:
Student Union (5min walk) 1st floor:
Wendy's (10:30 AM - 12:00 AM)
Bojangles (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Outtakes (snacks, sandwiches, etc.) (10:30 AM - 12:30 AM)
Off Campus
Smoothie King
Cookout
Chipotle
IHOP
Delivery
Jimmy Johns is a great choice if you don't want to leave the venue
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