🐉 AORUS Frontline – MK 1 Tournament Rules

Match Type: LAN Tournament Only
Platform: PC or PlayStation 5
Date: August 2nd, 2025
Venue: Redline Technologies, 21 Joseph’s Ln, Colombo 00400

1. TOURNAMENT FORMAT

1.1 – The tournament format (e.g., Single Elimination, Double Elimination, etc.) will be decided by the Organizers and communicated on the day of the event.
1.2 – Match-ups and seeding will be determined by the Organizers.
1.3 – All matches will be played on LAN at the tournament venue.

2. PLAYER CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION

2.1 – Registration is available both online and at the venue.
2.2 – All registered players must confirm attendance in person by 12:30 PM on 2nd August.
2.3 – Players who do not check in by this time will be removed from the bracket.

3. PLAYER REQUIREMENTS

3.1 – Players must register using their real name.
3.2 – Players may only participate under one identity/account.
3.3 – Offensive/inappropriate player names, team tags, or profile icons are prohibited.
3.4 – Players must bring their own controllers. No controllers will be provided unless otherwise stated.
3.5 – Any controller issues must be reported before the match starts.

4. GAME SETTINGS

• Game: Mortal Kombat 1 (MK1)

• Game Mode: Versus (Local)

• Rounds per Match: Best of 3

• Round Time: 90 Seconds

• Stage Select: Random

• Characters: All base and DLC characters allowed

• Kameo Fighters: Allowed

• Control Settings: Player preference

• Custom Variations: Not allowed

• Changing Characters/Kameos: Winner must keep characters; loser may switch

5. MATCHDAY RULES

5.1 – Players must be present at least 30 minutes before their match.
5.2 – Coaching is not allowed during matches.
5.3 – Headphones or personal music are not allowed unless permitted by staff.
5.4 – Once seated, players will have 3 minutes to configure controls and begin.
5.5 – Players must raise their hand at the end of a match to notify referees to log results.
5.6 – Deliberate pauses or disruptive behavior may lead to penalties or disqualification.

6. TECHNICAL ISSUES & DISCONNECTIONS

6.1 – In case of a hardware failure or accidental disconnection, players must immediately raise their hand to notify the referee.
6.2 – The referee will determine if the match should be restarted based on the situation.
6.3 – Intentional disconnections or stalling will result in a forfeit.

7. UNFAIR CONDUCT & PENALTIES

Unfair play includes, but is not limited to:

• Use of hacks, mods, or third-party software

• Pausing the game without referee permission

• Physical interference or harassment

• Unsportsmanlike conduct (verbal abuse, taunting, rage quitting)

• Playing under another person’s identity

• Collusion or match-fixing

Penalties:
Violations may result in warnings, match loss, disqualification, or bans from future events depending on severity.