Dragon Ball FighterZ Rules

BSG. Dragon Ball Fighterz Rule Set

  • Double Elimination
  • Default settings
  • 2/3 Games per Set
  • 3/5 Games for Losers & Winners Final
  • 3/5 Games for Grand Finals
  • Winner must keep characters
  • Loser may switch
  • Random stage select

 

MATCH PLAY

These rules will be in effect while a single Match in the tournament is played.  If you are playing in the tournament, be sure to study this section carefully, especially if you have no prior tournament experience.

Choosing Sides

  • When both players are at the game console, they must come to an agreement which side of they machine they will play on (who will sit on 1p and who will sit on 2p)
  • If an agreement cannot be reached, a game of paper-scissors-rock will determine who gets to pick their side.

Choosing Characters

  • There are 3 methods for choosing characters. Standard Selection, Double Blind Selection, and Side and Character Courtesy.
  • If the players do not discuss the method of character selection, it should be understood that the Standard method is being used. If the players cannot come to an agreement on the method of character selection, the judge will apply the double blind method.
  • Standard Selection
  • Both players choose their characters whenever they want. This is a free for all. Players pick who they want and go.
  • Once either player chooses a character, neither is allowed to request that the Double Blind Selection method be used.

Double Blind Selection

  • Either player must explicitly ask for the Double Blind Selection method before either player chooses a character.
  • When a player request Double Blind, the player on the left side (1p) decides which characters and modes (e.g. ISM, Assist mode, or Ultras) they will choose and whispers his selection to the Judge.
  • The Judge then signals the player on the right (2p) to pick his characters and play modes.
  • Once the player on the right (2p) has finished, the Judge makes sure the player on the left (1p) sticks to his original choices.

Side and Character Courtesy

  • As a courtesy, the player who received his choice of which side to play on (1p vs 2p) can elect to choose his character first.
  • This is strictly a courtesy. A player is in no way required to do so.

Playing the Match

  • Once sides and characters have been chosen, the players should begin the first Game in the Match.
  • The following rules go into effect once a Game ends
  • The Match is over when either player wins the required number of games (Two out of three games for most tournaments)
  • Once a player has won the required number of games, the winner of the Match should report the result to the Judge.
  • If there are still Games to be played, the player who lost the Game has the option of switching sides (1p vs 2p) for the next Game.
  • The player who won the game does not have the option of switching sides. He must stay on the same side if the loser does not want to switch.
  • The player who won the last Game is required to keep the same characters, game modes, and order of characters for the next Game.
  • The player who lost the last Game is allowed to choose whatever characters, game modes, or character order he desires.

 

Reporting Equipment Failure: Video game hardware has a tendency to break down during tournaments. Buttons or joysticks will occasionally break down in the middle of a match, leaving the player on the broken side at a significant disadvantage. The following rules will be used in the event of a breakdown.

  • In the event of an equipment failure, they player has the option to stop the Game in progress to obtain an replacement.
  • If a Game is stopped in progress, the reporting player must forfeit the current round.
  • New equipment must be immediately available. If replacement equipment cannot be obtained in a timely manner, the player must continue to play on their current equipment or forfeit the Match.
  • Once replacement equipment is obtained, the player is given the rest of the round to configure their buttons and test the new equipment. If the player gains an undue advantage by doing so (e.g. charging an abundance of super meter), they must forfeit the Game.
  • A player may opt to switch out equipment between Games at no penalty. When this occurs, the player will be given ample time to configure his buttons before the next Game begins.

BRING YOUR OWN CONTROLLER (BYOC)

You are responsible for having a pad controller or arcade stick to play on. This controller must adhere to tournament rules and be available to you when your match is called. Lending your controller to another player and not having it when your match is called is not a valid excuse for delaying the tournament. Be warned that in this situation you may receive a loss if you are delaying the bracket.

CONTROLLER RULES

All controllers, even those for casual play only, are required to be wired to a console. Wireless controllers, of all kinds, are not eligible for play unless specified as legal in a game’s individual rules. A wireless controller with the batteries removed and powered exclusively through a USB connector will be considered legal. Wireless controllers that operate exclusively through a USB dongle will also be considered “Wired” controllers.

You are responsible for your controller and its functionality. If your controller’s wireless sync interferes with tournament matches the controller will be confiscated. If you are found to be using an unapproved wireless controller you will be disqualified from the tournament and have your controller confiscated until the end of the event.

PlayStation 4 Exception: The PlayStation DualShock 4 controller is legal for tournaments contested on the PlayStation 4. It is your responsibility as a competitor to desync controllers prior to your matches from the PlayStation 4’s Devices menu in the system settings. Please take ownership of ensuring you have an uninterrupted experience.

A full setup consists of the following:

  • A PS4 with all the appropriate cables.
    • All of the available characters unlocked, all tournament legal stages, and most current patch/update is required.
    • Setups cannot have any mods active.
  • Dragon Ball FighterZ
  • Appropriate TV/Monitor

Setup discount will be given at end of event or when BSG deems the setup no longer necessary for the event.