📖 How to Play a Tournament

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  1. Login or Sign Up: You need an account to join any tournament.
  2. Go to Available Tournaments: Click Tournaments in the nav.
  3. Join a Tournament: On the Tournaments page, enter your player tag on the tournament card and click “Join Tournament.”
  4. Wait for Start: Once staff starts it (status changes to “In Progress”), all first-round matchups are generated automatically.
  5. Find Your Opponent: Click Bracket on the tournament card to view the full bracket. Locate your name to see who you face in Round 1 (and beyond).
  6. Open the Match Ticket: On the bracket, click the 🧾 “Ticket” link for your match. This opens your private ticket thread with your opponent.
  7. Schedule Your Match: In the ticket thread, discuss with your opponent:
    • When you’ll play (include time and timezone)
    • Which clan/lobby you’ll use (mention clan tag if applicable)
  8. Play and Upload Results: After your game, use the same ticket form to upload your screenshot(s). — If it’s best-of-3/5, select the Game # you’re reporting.
  9. Staff Confirmation: Tournament staff will review both sides’ screenshots and confirm the round winner on the ticket page.
  10. Advance Through Rounds: Winners automatically move on; refresh the Bracket page to see updated matchups.
  11. Champion Crowned: Once only one player remains, they’re the champion. See all past champions via the 🏆 “Tournament Champions” button on the Tournaments page.