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

• 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:

1. Side A bans 1 hero
2. Side B bans 1 hero
3. Side B locks in 1 hero
4. Side A locks in 1 hero
5. Side A bans 1 hero
6. Side B bans 1 hero
7. Side B locks in 1 hero
8. Side A locks in 1 hero
9. Side A bans 1 hero
10. 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:

1. Clash Faction’s Captain
2. Clash Faction’s Coach
3. Player in first slot in the prep lobby
4. 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

1. Domination – Control 2 points to win.
2. Convoy – Escort or defend a payload.
3. 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.