Cosmic Clash

Cosmic Clash – Marvel Rivals Sri Lanka Tournament Rules Organized by iPLAY.lk & Ascendium Community Platform: PC & Console (Online Only) Region: Sri Lankan citizens only Contact: hello@iplay.lk | Discord via iPLAY.lk 1. Eligibility • Open only to Sri Lankan citizens. • Must provide NIC or Passport on request. • Minimum age: 16 years. • Must use your own Marvel Rivals account in good standing. 2. Team Composition • 6 main players + up to 2 substitutes. • Minimum 5 players required to start a match. • Platforms: PC or Console (cross‑play supported). • Each player uses one platform per match. 3. Communication • Team Captains must join the official Discord/WhatsApp group (invites provided). • All players must remain in their team’s Discord VC during matches. • Captains coordinate schedules, report scores, and liaise with admins. 4. Tournament Format & Map Draft 4.1 Bracket Structure • Double‑Elimination: • Winners Bracket → 1st loss drops to Losers Bracket • Losers Bracket → 2nd loss = elimination • Bracket size = next power of two ≥ registered teams • Seeding: random draw; byes assigned randomly 4.2 Series Length • Early Rounds (to Quarterfinals): Best‑of‑3 • Semis & Finals: Best‑of‑5 4.3 Map Pools • Domination (3): Royal Palace, Hell’s Heaven, Birnin T’Challa • Convergence (4): Central Park, Hall of Djalia, Symbiotic Surface, Shin‑Shibuya • Convoy (3): Yggdrasill Path, Spider‑Islands, Midtown 4.4 Per‑Game Flow Round Game Mode Map Selection Side Choice Early Rounds (Bo3) 1 Domination Random from Domination pool n/a 2 Convergence Random from Convergence pool Random Attack/Defense 3 Decider Random mode (Dom/Conv); random map Conv→random; Dom→n/a Semis & Finals (Bo5) 1 Convergence Random from Convergence pool Random Attack/Defense 2 Domination Random from Domination pool n/a 3 Convoy Random from Convoy pool Random Attack/Defense 4 Random Qual. Random mode; random map See mode 5 Random Qual. Random mode; random map See mode • Win Condition: first to 2 wins (Bo3) or 3 wins (Bo5) • No map repeats. 4.5 Hero Ban & Lock Process All matches feature a captain-led ban/lock draft. The full sequence (up to 10 actions) is: • Side A bans 1 hero • Side B bans 1 hero • Side B locks in 1 hero • Side A locks in 1 hero • Side A bans 1 hero • Side B bans 1 hero • Side B locks in 1 hero • Side A locks in 1 hero • Side A bans 1 hero • Side B bans 1 hero • Locked heroes cannot be banned subsequently. • Any phase not acted upon before the countdown ends is auto‑skipped. • After completion, up to 6 heroes are banned; remaining heroes open for pick. • Organizer will not intervene in mis‑bans, mis‑locks, or skips caused by timeouts—teams bear responsibility. First‑Ban Determination • Bo1 matches: random draw decides which side bans first. • Bo3+ matches: • Match 1: random first‑ban draw • Subsequent matches: previous match winner bans first Ban Leader Selection For each draft, a “ban leader” is chosen in this order: • Clash Faction’s Captain • Clash Faction’s Coach • Player in first slot in the prep lobby • Random among remaining players • If the designated ban leader disconnects, the system randomly assigns another current player. • If the original ban leader reconnects, the new leader retains responsibility for the remainder of that draft. 5. Game Mode & Lobby Settings • Custom lobbies created and managed by admins. • Admins may spectate for oversight/streaming. Lobby Settings Kill Cam: Off Chat: Team Only Pause: Enabled (admin‑controlled) Spectators: Admins Only 6. Pause Rules • Only for genuine disconnects or game‑breaking issues. • 5 minutes max per team, total per match. • Captain requests via Discord or in‑lobby chat. • Match resumes automatically after 5 minutes. • Abuse → warnings, map loss, or disqualification. 7. Core Game Modes • Domination – Control 2 points to win. • Convoy – Escort or defend a payload. • Convergence – Capture then escort payload. Mode tied to map; see pools under 4.3. 8. Match Conduct • Check‑in 20 minutes before match time. • 15‑minute grace period → walkover if absent. • Substitutes only between games. 9. Equipment & Technical Requirements • Allowed: PC (mouse/keyboard/controller), Console (controller). • Prohibited: emulators, macros, scripts, converters. • Players ensure stable internet, updated game, and working gear. • No rematches for player‑side tech failures. 10. Streaming & Media Rights • POV streaming with 2‑3 min delay, if permitted. • Disable public chat overlays. • Players grant iPLAY/Ascendium rights to use gameplay, audio, and team identity for content/promos. • Official branding/assets require approval. 11. Disputes & Rulings • Captains submit disputes within 2 hours of match end to hello@iplay.lk. • Include screenshots, replays, logs, etc. • If more info is requested, teams have 12 hours to comply. • Admin decisions are final, unless new verifiable evidence emerges. 12. Conduct & Fair Play • Prohibited: cheating, scripting, sniping, harassment, hate speech, match‑fixing, bug exploits. • Penalties: match loss, disqualification, and/or ban from iPLAY events. 13. Agreement By registering for Cosmic Clash, players agree to follow these rules and any admin rulings. Organizers may amend rules for fairness and integrity.