SMASHGAF RANBATS SEASON FOUR
All invitations to edit the brackets have been sent out. If you have issues editing your bracket while properly logged in, please PM me and I will try to resolve the issue.
BRACKETS:
The link for viewing the final brackets:
http://tinyurl.com/obn5xeh
SETUP:
Each player belongs to a bracket.
Player names are listed as GAFNAME(NNID).
Each week, you are responsible for playing one new person of your choice - in your bracket by Sunday night.
Record the score in Google Spreadsheets using the invitation you were provided with.
o 1 = Winner.
o 0 = Loser.
o The horizontal cells from your name are your score; the vertical is for reference against who you played against.
The format is Round Robin everyone plays everyone in their bracket once.
IN-GAME RULES:
First to 5 wins takes the set.
1v1.
Customs are legal, items and equipment are not.
Either player may switch characters between matches.
2-stock with a 6-minute timer.
Time Out Clause: if the match timer hits 0, the player with the lowest damage % wins.
In-game mechanics result in the stage decision (each player picks; game decides).
When starting a set, each player may post two stages that are banned for the set.
For the purposes of this rule, omega-version stages are all one stage.
If a player wins on a stage, that player may not pick that stage for the next two rounds of the set.
Legal stage list:
All For Glory Stages
Battlefield
Smashville
Town and City
Lylat Cruise
Skyloft
Castle Siege
Halberd
Delfino
Duck Hunt
Wuhu Island
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
Be honest.
Be respectful.
Be responsible.
GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL:
Dishonest score reports.
Disrespectful conduct.
Consistent failure to play matches on time.
Consistent complaints about connection quality.
FAQ:
I am new to SmashGAF can I join?
Yes! Anyone is welcome to play! This is about having fun and fostering a sense of community. If you missed the sign-up deadline, keep an eye out so you can join in next season.
What should I do to try and find my matches?
PM people on NeoGAF! Try to work out times instead of hoping it all works out. If a player has been banned, PM me for an e-mail contact.
What if my opponent and I are having trouble making our match happen within the one-week period?
You have a two-week grade period to play each match, but do your best to play your match within the one-week period provided. If you do not play a match one week, you must play two the next to catch up. I will be lenient on ranbans, however, and will only ban a player after the ranbat season has concluded and matches are left unplayed.
What should I do if I have tried to set up a ranbat match with someone, but they are unresponsive?
PM me the evidence of your attempts so that I can make an informed decision regarding ranbans.
Why is <Insert Rule> the case instead of <Insert Other Rule>?
Everything exists as it does because I feel it is a good policy. Nothing is cut into diamond, however, and if the majority player base feels a policy change is needed, I fully welcome discussion on the issue.
Can I join late?
Unless someone drops out mid-season, you will have to wait until the next season begins. There is no player cap, however, so you will be welcome to join when the next season begins.
Can I play ahead, or even finish my entire season right away?
Sure, go for it! I encourage this, actually.
Should I wire my connection?
Hell yes you should! Here are two methods to improve your connection:
1) Wiring your Wii U through an Ethernet adapter is the best option. A wireless connection will
never stack up to a wired one. Here is a link to a cheap adapter that many players here use, and it works wonderfully:
http://tinyurl.com/qej8w74
2) If your modem is far away from your Wii U, you can try a Powerline Interner Adapter. These work by channeling your internet connection through an electrical socket. I do not use one personally, but several GAF members have praised their efficacy. Here is a list of options; if a GAF member wants to weigh in on the various levels of quality present here, I am glad to recommend one over the others:
http://tinyurl.com/n7xsckk
How were the brackets decided?
This season, the top 2 players will move up, and the bottom 2 players will move down. Brackets featuring new players will be far more flexible in moving up or down levels.
I was banned in a previous. Can I rejoin?
All bans are one-season long.
