Welcome to the NU Open.
Tournament Rules:
- General tournament rules and regulations can be found here.
- Grand Slam rules can be found here.
- Standard XY NU.
- Best of three, single elimination.
- The banlist for this tournament is the same as the NU ladder of the Smogon University server of Pokemon Showdown.
- If tier changes occur during the middle of a round, they will take effect in the subsequent round.
- Battles should take place on Pokemon Showdown! unless both players agree otherwise.*
Identity
I expect many battles to be completed under alts and I expect many battles to be completed on other servers to prevent scouting. These kind of factors are pretty bad for tournament security, and thus I will make this clear: If I hear any whispers of identity theft (battling as someone you are not) or proxy battling (helping someone else battle through pm) I will not be pleased and I will take severe actions.
Scouting
Next, I do not want to hear anything about counterteaming, at all. It is the silliest thing I have ever heard, any battler worth their marbles has more than one team. Do not complain about it. I also don't want to hear about any forceful scouting, whether it be spying on another teams irc channel or following your opponent around on PO. There is a difference between "ipl is known for using stall" and "let me follow ipl around all day to watch all his battles since I am his opponent". I expect a lot of the former and none of the latter.
With that said, I give permission to all battlers to ask any person spectating their battle to leave if they do not want them watching. However, given the fact that this is the big stage, I am sure a lot of people want to watch, so don't be too mean.
Timer Clause
As for taking long between moves, if your opponent asks you to hurry up, please oblige. If you are doing a damage calc for a key turn that is one thing, but prolonging every move is suspicious and annoying. Don't do it. Furthermore, Battle Timeout is a rule for a reason. If you run out of time, you lose, simple as that. It does not matter what your opponent says. Do not battle if you think you will have to leave mid battle, and instead reschedule for a better time. Timing out is still classified as a loss, unless the reason for timing out is a disconnection. If there is any suspicion that a disconnect was carried out deliberately to take advantage of this rule in any way, we reserve the right to exercise a harsh punishment.
Disconnections
If a player disconnects and either player contends that they could still win, the optimal solution is to recreate the exact situation the disconnection occurred at during the battle. If it is agreed between players that this is not feasible due to unreasonable battle length, highly improbable circumstances, or some other reason, the player who did not disconnect may choose to rematch with either the same teams or (the option to use) new teams. Timing out is still classified as a loss, unless the reason for timing out is a disconnection. If there is any suspicion that a disconnect was carried out deliberately to take advantage of this rule in any way, we reserve the right to exercise a harsh punishment. Do not do it.
I know that was a lot to read, but it is all necessary for me to have posted here so everyone can see it in the case of a dispute. I don't want any confusion or any problems.
I expect many battles to be completed under alts and I expect many battles to be completed on other servers to prevent scouting. These kind of factors are pretty bad for tournament security, and thus I will make this clear: If I hear any whispers of identity theft (battling as someone you are not) or proxy battling (helping someone else battle through pm) I will not be pleased and I will take severe actions.
Scouting
Next, I do not want to hear anything about counterteaming, at all. It is the silliest thing I have ever heard, any battler worth their marbles has more than one team. Do not complain about it. I also don't want to hear about any forceful scouting, whether it be spying on another teams irc channel or following your opponent around on PO. There is a difference between "ipl is known for using stall" and "let me follow ipl around all day to watch all his battles since I am his opponent". I expect a lot of the former and none of the latter.
With that said, I give permission to all battlers to ask any person spectating their battle to leave if they do not want them watching. However, given the fact that this is the big stage, I am sure a lot of people want to watch, so don't be too mean.
Timer Clause
As for taking long between moves, if your opponent asks you to hurry up, please oblige. If you are doing a damage calc for a key turn that is one thing, but prolonging every move is suspicious and annoying. Don't do it. Furthermore, Battle Timeout is a rule for a reason. If you run out of time, you lose, simple as that. It does not matter what your opponent says. Do not battle if you think you will have to leave mid battle, and instead reschedule for a better time. Timing out is still classified as a loss, unless the reason for timing out is a disconnection. If there is any suspicion that a disconnect was carried out deliberately to take advantage of this rule in any way, we reserve the right to exercise a harsh punishment.
Disconnections
If a player disconnects and either player contends that they could still win, the optimal solution is to recreate the exact situation the disconnection occurred at during the battle. If it is agreed between players that this is not feasible due to unreasonable battle length, highly improbable circumstances, or some other reason, the player who did not disconnect may choose to rematch with either the same teams or (the option to use) new teams. Timing out is still classified as a loss, unless the reason for timing out is a disconnection. If there is any suspicion that a disconnect was carried out deliberately to take advantage of this rule in any way, we reserve the right to exercise a harsh punishment. Do not do it.
I know that was a lot to read, but it is all necessary for me to have posted here so everyone can see it in the case of a dispute. I don't want any confusion or any problems.
Battle Clauses:
- OHKO Clause
- Sleep Clause
- Swagger Clause
- Species Clause
- Endless Battle Clause
- Timed Battle
- Team Preview
Participants:
Players will be selected based on a 62.5% first come first serve and 37.5% randomized basis (if required). Sign-ups will be open for 72 hours. You are encouraged to put your teams together now while sign-ups are taking place to save time once Round 1 is posted.
Raseri
ZoroarkForever
scotti
Bloo
Finchinator
NotHyunation
NotAGymLdr
Rozykli
Draeden
Soulgazer
meeps
Gizmozian
TheLaughingCats
blunder
Xyldaz
Hot N Cold
Santuga
Omfuga
Basedvictory
lolbro
Wepwn
Sinclair
aim
Hoole
BLINGAS
Dallaren
sugarhigh
QueenOfLuvdiscs
iTeddeh
Iplaytennislol
FLCL
Volty
DD.
Can-Eh-Dian
tennisace
Spirit
Tesung
Ununhexium
The Goomy
Bouffalant
Rob.
Montsegur
Lasagne
Bobby REKT
Seismitoad
Sircdogger
420yoloswagmastr69
crazydev
Hantsuki
Pako
malefic
scorpdestroyer
Pwnemon
Silentverse
cbt
Brazilian Army
Nas
Hollywood
Raducan
Vileman
toshimelonhead
Annoyer
-Clone-
Ruppy
JirachiCelebiMew
Pearl.
Bad Ass
kingmidas
Bluwing
Sweep
Psychotic
NightFox
Bedscibaer
llvallejoll
Calloflochie
TRC
breh
This Is Fearsome
The Unlucky one
Kj6287-EmotionalDrizzy:(
GlassGlaceon
atomicllamas
Quite Quiet
Metal Sonic
MetalGro$$
Amarillo
Steve Angello
srk1214
Mega-Swampert
shartruce2
davidness
ForgottenOnes
coolking49
Level 56
BKC
Kebabe
absdaddy
King UU
Vinc2612
The Quasar
New Breed
potato14798
horyzhnz
Haunted.Shadow
zdrup15
Jirachie
Hack
failsohard
TewMew
Bazi
U-Turn Out
Lowgock
Mael
Nozzle
Celever
MicfiJasan
Tricking
Anty
justinjiaxinghu
Lolk
Soulwind
Hakumen
Robert Alfons
Terraquaza
Yagura
Tomahawk
Kushalos
Sapientia
McMeghan
Brawlfest
praj.pan
majaspic22
Meru
Elismae'
silver97
D4RR3N
High Impulse
Void
Cicada
Mysteria
Kiyo
cxinlee
SparksBlade
Alf'
WhiteQueen
Afro Smash
Aladyyn
Magis4Life
Marky B
trite
Charlie Bartlett
Rowan
lacazette_
Toxzn
DrinkWaterPT
El-Soldier
Shyfire
Rohail
BLOOD TOTEM
UCN
gr8astard
13SMOGON37
LatiosPro
Tahu
Jaiho
Qwilphish
radianthero156
namehtmas
M Dragon
AquaJetBreloom
gooey kirby
Melodic Dystopia
FinalFlash
unfixable
Jillix
Player-0
Moonclawz
Royalty
Marshall.Law
FireMage
Zamrock
Davon
Mix
KratosMana
Nabooru
d0nut
TheJayKay
Cristal
RigoFTW
champetero
Leer
fatty
Hill
PROBLEMS
Caledrith
Ice Arrow
Photo
Ferb
kael
Darty
Shuckleking87
Sweet Jesus
The Hitman
Lord Ninjax
chimpact
fitzy72
TheFourthChaser
Mr. Mendes
ZoroDark
Koinzell
s_aman
sky711
XenoBlade911
mykeysprite
Venusuarmaster
AuraRayquaza
The TurtleLord
Dat Blast
michaeloche
Aenonar
Anarkiss
Zebraiken
BM145
innovamania
TheCanadianWifier
the tribalt
Faded
Unum
tomibello
Aqua Mann
ToastyTaco
Champion Fizz
Hax Miner
naruto(sage)
iheartmagikarp
Drums'n'Bass
Max Carvalho
Tele
SoulDragonite
iZocker
TheKFC
Ger9119
Hemera
Deej Dy
xzern
Shaneghoul
Solidarity
geeezer
Masterclass
senable
ZoroarkForever
scotti
Bloo
Finchinator
NotHyunation
NotAGymLdr
Rozykli
Draeden
Soulgazer
meeps
Gizmozian
TheLaughingCats
blunder
Xyldaz
Hot N Cold
Santuga
Omfuga
Basedvictory
lolbro
Wepwn
Sinclair
aim
Hoole
BLINGAS
Dallaren
sugarhigh
QueenOfLuvdiscs
iTeddeh
Iplaytennislol
FLCL
Volty
DD.
Can-Eh-Dian
tennisace
Spirit
Tesung
Ununhexium
The Goomy
Bouffalant
Rob.
Montsegur
Lasagne
Bobby REKT
Seismitoad
Sircdogger
420yoloswagmastr69
crazydev
Hantsuki
Pako
malefic
scorpdestroyer
Pwnemon
Silentverse
cbt
Brazilian Army
Nas
Hollywood
Raducan
Vileman
toshimelonhead
Annoyer
-Clone-
Ruppy
JirachiCelebiMew
Pearl.
Bad Ass
kingmidas
Bluwing
Sweep
Psychotic
NightFox
Bedscibaer
llvallejoll
Calloflochie
TRC
breh
This Is Fearsome
The Unlucky one
Kj6287-EmotionalDrizzy:(
GlassGlaceon
atomicllamas
Quite Quiet
Metal Sonic
MetalGro$$
Amarillo
Steve Angello
srk1214
Mega-Swampert
shartruce2
davidness
ForgottenOnes
coolking49
Level 56
BKC
Kebabe
absdaddy
King UU
Vinc2612
The Quasar
New Breed
potato14798
horyzhnz
Haunted.Shadow
zdrup15
Jirachie
Hack
failsohard
TewMew
Bazi
U-Turn Out
Lowgock
Mael
Nozzle
Celever
MicfiJasan
Tricking
Anty
justinjiaxinghu
Lolk
Soulwind
Hakumen
Robert Alfons
Terraquaza
Yagura
Tomahawk
Kushalos
Sapientia
McMeghan
Brawlfest
praj.pan
majaspic22
Meru
Elismae'
silver97
D4RR3N
High Impulse
Void
Cicada
Mysteria
Kiyo
cxinlee
SparksBlade
Alf'
WhiteQueen
Afro Smash
Aladyyn
Magis4Life
Marky B
trite
Charlie Bartlett
Rowan
lacazette_
Toxzn
DrinkWaterPT
El-Soldier
Shyfire
Rohail
BLOOD TOTEM
UCN
gr8astard
13SMOGON37
LatiosPro
Tahu
Jaiho
Qwilphish
radianthero156
namehtmas
M Dragon
AquaJetBreloom
gooey kirby
Melodic Dystopia
FinalFlash
unfixable
Jillix
Player-0
Moonclawz
Royalty
Marshall.Law
FireMage
Zamrock
Davon
Mix
KratosMana
Nabooru
d0nut
TheJayKay
Cristal
RigoFTW
champetero
Leer
fatty
Hill
PROBLEMS
Caledrith
Ice Arrow
Photo
Ferb
kael
Darty
Shuckleking87
Sweet Jesus
The Hitman
Lord Ninjax
chimpact
fitzy72
TheFourthChaser
Mr. Mendes
ZoroDark
Koinzell
s_aman
sky711
XenoBlade911
mykeysprite
Venusuarmaster
AuraRayquaza
The TurtleLord
Dat Blast
michaeloche
Aenonar
Anarkiss
Zebraiken
BM145
innovamania
TheCanadianWifier
the tribalt
Faded
Unum
tomibello
Aqua Mann
ToastyTaco
Champion Fizz
Hax Miner
naruto(sage)
iheartmagikarp
Drums'n'Bass
Max Carvalho
Tele
SoulDragonite
iZocker
TheKFC
Ger9119
Hemera
Deej Dy
xzern
Shaneghoul
Solidarity
geeezer
Masterclass
senable
Standings
Thanks to Zracknel for contributing the artwork for the tournament!
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