Malefiz Tourney Rules
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 Dear Malefiz Players, Below you will find the Tourney rules for the Malefiz Championship 2008. If you need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact our Tourney Organizers "Sat" or "Paul". We wish all players a lot of fun and success - your Admin Team. |
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In general:
- Eligible participants are all players who are in posession of a registered Gravon nick at the time of application.
- Registrated players who have no ratings are entitled to a general appraisement of 700 points.
- The tournament system (Group stage with a subsequent K.O. system) unfortunately requires a fix number of participants.
- Possible number of players are only : 16, 20, 32, 40, 64 or 80
- The chronological order of registrations is decisive (i.e. by 35 applications, the first 32 will be picked out, likewise by 43 registrations the first 40).
- Players who have registered but cannot participate, are substitute players in the order of their applications.
- Substitutes can only fill in during the group stage of the game, when the eliminated player has not played yet.
- In order to make even teams of equal strenght, the groups will be formed in the following manner:
- Deadline for player rating (responsible for classification) is the July 31 2008.
- Changes in the rating during the time of registration has, therefore, no more influence.
- Please register only when you can participate in the entire tournament.
- Usage of an additional nick for multiple participation will lead to a Gravon ban.
- Registered players, who unexcused do not appear or who do not participate during the tournament will be banned from all following events.
Group Stage
- Players have 2 weeks time to play their games in the group stage .
- Within the group everybody plays against everybody.
- One party within the group stage always consists of 3 games .
- Results are, consequently, always: 3:0 or 2:1 (each game 1 point)
- Parties not played will be evaluated with 0:0, when both players do not appear at the appointed time.
- Parties not played will be evaluated with 2:-2 (minus two!), when one player does not appear at the appointed time.
- The direct comparison counts by an even total of points.
- First and second place qualifies for the K.O. stage.
K.O. Stage
- The matches for the K.O. stage is as follows listed. The tables will eventually be accommodated on the actual number of participants.
- Every game match has one week time for one party in the K.O. stage.
- The faster a party is played in one round, the faster can the next round begin.
- This will be announced in the forum from the tournament administration.
- The winner in the K.O. stage will be found out by max. 5 parties, although 3 victories are enough to progress (3:0, 3:1, 3:2).
Registration and Appointments
- Registrations are to be made through the forum (see links and time lapses)
- Appointments only can be posted in the for this cause specially arranged appointment topics.
- Agreements and arrangements outside of the forum or in verbal form are without obligation.
- Appointments are to be held or cancelled within 24 hrs before the appointment via Forum-Posting (alternative appointment inclusive).
- Without a notice of cancel, a player wins after a 15 min. appointment delay.
- An obligatory appointment is to be held, should the participants not come to an agreement on a specific date.
- The obligatory appointment is the particular Sunday of the week at 8 pm.
Game Rules
- Every game is to be staged on the outer places (red/blue)
- The gameplayers choose their colors in the first round. A roll of the dice is to be made, should the participants not come to an agreement of color choice.
The higher number on the dice has the right to choose the place. - A players wish for a change of place after a lost match is to be granted!
- The games are to be played in specially arranged tournament-rooms. All games outside of these rooms are invalid.
- It is to be played with “6 again” and “Ranking”. Both players are responsible for this set up before game start.
- Parties not played in this modus must be repeated.
- Spectators are allowed, but we stress fair play! Friendly gestures and greetings of all kinds are to be made after the game is over.
- Disturbances, discussions and whispering to players are absolute tabus during game sessions.
Tournament Organisation
- The Tournament will be lead by “Sat” and “Paul”.
- The organisation team will establish fair play rules for all gameplayers, should additional regulations, not before mentioned be needed.
This applys to game results as well. - Any decision of the Tournament Organisation is final.
....but more importantly: We wish much luck for all players and moreoverly much fun!!!
Prizes
Sat additionally contributes an ultimate victory trophy for the Gravon Master of 2008- will directly follow the tournament via Post.
Schedules & Links
- Following all actual schedules and links for tournament opening
- Important: Please take note of the obligatory appointment on Sunday of the particular week (mandatory date) when no agreement can be made.
(The result must be posted in the forum, not later than12pm.) - dates are: day / month / year
| effective from 00:00am | effective until 12:00pm | mandatory date 8:00pm | Link Forum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating Player | 31.07.2008 | |||
| Registration Forum | 01.08.2008 | 26.08.2008 | LINK | |
| Group Stage | 01.09.2008 | 14.09.2008 | 14.09.2008 | LINK |
| Last Sixteen | 15.09.2008 | 21.09.2008 | 21.09.2008 | LINK |
| Quater Final | 22.09.2008 | 28.09.2008 | 28.09.2008 | LINK |
| Semi Final | 29.09.2008 | 05.10.2008 | 05.10.2008 | LINK |
| Final | 06.10.2008 | 12.10.2008 | 12.10.2008 | LINK |
Pairings
- Subsequent you find the pairings from the Group Stage up to the Final for a tourney with 32 participants.
Differing numbers of participants will be paired in accordance to guarantee a transparent and fair way right from the beginning.
Group Stage
| GROUP | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placing | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | |
| 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | |
| Qualification | Top 1 + 2 | Top 1 + 2 | Top 1 + 2 | Top 1 + 2 | Top 1 + 2 | Top 1 + 2 | Top 1 + 2 | Top 1 + 2 |
| Average | 16,5 | 16,5 | 16,5 | 16,5 | 16,5 | 16,5 | 16,5 | 16,5 |
Last Sixteen
| Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Game 6 | Game 7 | Game 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. A vs 2. H | 2. A vs 1. H | 1. B vs 2. G | 2. B vs 1. G | 1. C vs 2. F | 2. C vs 1. F | 1. D vs 2. E | 2. D vs 1. E |
Quarter Final
| Game A | Game B | Game C | Game D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner Game 1 vs Winner Game 8 | Winner Game 2 vs Winner Game 7 | Winner Game 3 vs Winner Game 6 | Winner Game 4 vs Winner Game 5 |
Semi Final
| 1. Semi Final | 2. Semi Final |
|---|---|
| Winner Game A vs Winner Game D | Winner Game B vs Winner Game C |
Final
| Final place 3 / 4 | Final place 1 / 2 |
|---|---|
| Looser 1. Semi Final vs Looser 2. Semi Final | Winner 1. Semi Final vs Winner 2. Semi Final |
