# Tournament:

- Max 6 Rounds of Swiss

- Cut to Single-Elimination Top 8

- Players seeded roughly by Elo for Round 1

## Matches:

- Best of Five

- Level 18 starts. If both players have 3 match losses, they can agree to level 15 starts.

- Level 39 super killscreen

- 50 minutes rounds. No games may begin after 50 minute mark.

- No mullens unless match is decided.

- Hosted on NEStris.org

- Players can drop at any time, but will not be allowed to reenter in future rounds.

- No handcams required, but no turbo or anydas allowed. All natural turbo. If you suspect any foul play, please contact a judge.

- Match links will be posted on start.gg comments for each match.

- Match reporting on start.gg will be initiated by the loser and confirmed by the winner.

## NEStris.org

- Players should ensure their equipment is functional before the tournament.

- Any malfunctions during game/match will ping the judge role on Discord.

- In rare instances, extra time, game wins, and match wins may be awarded.

- Judge decision is final.

## Time Penalties:

- 10 minutes late = game loss

- 15 minutes late = match loss

## Prize Pool:

- Hosted on Matcherino

- Prizing based on stretch goals achieved

- Minimum $100 pool for top 4

Last updated September 11. Full rules on Discord.