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.