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SS OU Winter Seasonal #4
Entering this seasonal earns you points in qualifying for the SS OU Championship. Winning this tournament will allow you to display
Tournament Rules
- General tournament rules and regulations are in effect and can be found here.
- This is a standard Gen 8 OU Tournament.
- This tournament will be double elimination, all rounds will be Bo3. You may switch teams in between battles of the same set.
- Replays will not be required until Top 16, but it is mandatory to save them regardless in case of disputes.
- Matches are to be played on smogtours, unless both parties agree to play on Pokemon Showdown! main server.
- Do not make baseless activity posts -- get in contact with your opponent and report missed times / scheduling issues only. Activity calls will be made by myself, potentially with neutral assistance from a RoA Tournaments Moderator or Tournament Director. Coinflips will be done publicly on PS!
In the event that there is an uncompleted match at the deadline, it will be coin flipped unless one or both of the players involved in the match specifically request an activity win and explain sufficiently why they deserve to win over their opponent, or if hosts determine an activity win was earned based on public contact. Attempting to schedule a battle is required in order to receive the win by activity. To make it clear that you are requesting an activity win when you post, you must open your post with "Activity Win Request" in bold.
For example, if you believe your opponent is making an unfair request and that they don't deserve the activity win over you, you can either make your own request or quote their post and explain why they don't deserve it. You should try to make your activity win request posts at least 24 hours before the deadline to give your opponent a reasonable opportunity to contest it with their own activity win request.
Host discretion will be applied for all unplayed games. This means that an activity win will not be automatically granted if you post, and a lack of post does not automatically result in a coinflip.
For example, if you believe your opponent is making an unfair request and that they don't deserve the activity win over you, you can either make your own request or quote their post and explain why they don't deserve it. You should try to make your activity win request posts at least 24 hours before the deadline to give your opponent a reasonable opportunity to contest it with their own activity win request.
Host discretion will be applied for all unplayed games. This means that an activity win will not be automatically granted if you post, and a lack of post does not automatically result in a coinflip.
This is just a small snippet of the full rules, which one can find here!
Identity
Users are expected to play on identifiable accounts. They may choose not to, but if asked must comply with identification requests by an opponent, either via switching to an account you are identifiable on, or via a Smogon message. Do not assume an account that you use regularly in other tours or with your friends is "identifiable". Use an account that matches your Smogon username or is in your About page to avoid this problem.
Scouting
Going through publicly posted teams or available replays from other tournaments / rounds / the PS! replays site is understandable and an acceptable play in tournament prep. Using power given on Smogon or PS! to find things unavailable to the regular user, such as deleted posts, PS alt account connections, or hidden rooms, is unacceptable and can result in loss of access.
Do not badger an opponent's friends, teammates, or previous opponents for information, respect their wishes for privacy if asked. Divulging private information about someone's planned team to their opponent is never allowed, and will be heavily sanctioned. Requesting that such information be divulged is also grounds for punishment. Keep your scouting to publicly available information and you'll be fine.
Timer and Disconnections
The timer is expected to be on from the start of every game until its conclusion, unless indicated otherwise in a tournament's rules. Please be respectful of each other's time while in-game, battle timeouts are there for a reason.
If you run out of time, you lose. If you disconnect and run out of time to reconnect, you lose. For particularly high stakes games, under certain conditions, a Tournament Director may be able to recreate a game played on Smogtours, but do not rely on or expect this. It is the responsibility of the player that disconnected to get a TD into the room before it expires (15 minutes), as once a room expires there is no chance of recreation. A game played on Main can never be recreated.
Communication
Schedule your games via public wall/visitor messages (VMs) to make it possible for hosts to track activity claims when needed. Use this guide to ensure that you don't lose via activity or go to a coinflip. If you use other means of contacting your opponent, such as private messages on Smogon, Discord or PS! messages of any sort, or another platform altogether, then provide all scheduling conversations should you need to make an activity claim.
Remember that late contact is not grounds for an activity claim. If extensions are even possible, they will only be provided in circumstances where contact was early enough and you and your opponent were unable to find a time during the standard schedule to play and have already found a time during the standard extension window to play. The further you stray from that ideal, the less likely an extension request is to be granted.
Server
The default server to play tournament matches on is Smogtours. An acceptable alternative, should both players agree to go to it, is the main Pokemon Showdown server. No other server is allowed, even if both users agree to it. If one user requests to play on Main and the other user requests to play on Smogtours, the game must be played on Smogtours.
Bugs
Any battle mechanics not properly implemented in the simulator used for a tournament battle are fair game, unless explicitly banned by that tournament's rules. Illegal movesets that are not restricted by the simulator fall into this category as well. However, this does not include faulty tier scripts; for example, if there was a bug in the BW OU tier script that allowed you to use Drizzle and Swift Swim on the same team, taking advantage of this would result in disqualification in that battle. If a game breaking glitch is discovered, we will make a blanket tournament ban on that glitch via an announcement in the Tournaments forum until it is fixed.
Cheating, Throwing, and Poor Sportsmanship
Respect yourself and your fellow players. The Tournament Rules go into more detail on each of these topics, but the short answer is that players who do any of the above acts risk removal from the tournament, infractions, or worse.
Identity
Users are expected to play on identifiable accounts. They may choose not to, but if asked must comply with identification requests by an opponent, either via switching to an account you are identifiable on, or via a Smogon message. Do not assume an account that you use regularly in other tours or with your friends is "identifiable". Use an account that matches your Smogon username or is in your About page to avoid this problem.
Scouting
Going through publicly posted teams or available replays from other tournaments / rounds / the PS! replays site is understandable and an acceptable play in tournament prep. Using power given on Smogon or PS! to find things unavailable to the regular user, such as deleted posts, PS alt account connections, or hidden rooms, is unacceptable and can result in loss of access.
Do not badger an opponent's friends, teammates, or previous opponents for information, respect their wishes for privacy if asked. Divulging private information about someone's planned team to their opponent is never allowed, and will be heavily sanctioned. Requesting that such information be divulged is also grounds for punishment. Keep your scouting to publicly available information and you'll be fine.
Timer and Disconnections
The timer is expected to be on from the start of every game until its conclusion, unless indicated otherwise in a tournament's rules. Please be respectful of each other's time while in-game, battle timeouts are there for a reason.
If you run out of time, you lose. If you disconnect and run out of time to reconnect, you lose. For particularly high stakes games, under certain conditions, a Tournament Director may be able to recreate a game played on Smogtours, but do not rely on or expect this. It is the responsibility of the player that disconnected to get a TD into the room before it expires (15 minutes), as once a room expires there is no chance of recreation. A game played on Main can never be recreated.
Communication
Schedule your games via public wall/visitor messages (VMs) to make it possible for hosts to track activity claims when needed. Use this guide to ensure that you don't lose via activity or go to a coinflip. If you use other means of contacting your opponent, such as private messages on Smogon, Discord or PS! messages of any sort, or another platform altogether, then provide all scheduling conversations should you need to make an activity claim.
Remember that late contact is not grounds for an activity claim. If extensions are even possible, they will only be provided in circumstances where contact was early enough and you and your opponent were unable to find a time during the standard schedule to play and have already found a time during the standard extension window to play. The further you stray from that ideal, the less likely an extension request is to be granted.
Server
The default server to play tournament matches on is Smogtours. An acceptable alternative, should both players agree to go to it, is the main Pokemon Showdown server. No other server is allowed, even if both users agree to it. If one user requests to play on Main and the other user requests to play on Smogtours, the game must be played on Smogtours.
Bugs
Any battle mechanics not properly implemented in the simulator used for a tournament battle are fair game, unless explicitly banned by that tournament's rules. Illegal movesets that are not restricted by the simulator fall into this category as well. However, this does not include faulty tier scripts; for example, if there was a bug in the BW OU tier script that allowed you to use Drizzle and Swift Swim on the same team, taking advantage of this would result in disqualification in that battle. If a game breaking glitch is discovered, we will make a blanket tournament ban on that glitch via an announcement in the Tournaments forum until it is fixed.
Cheating, Throwing, and Poor Sportsmanship
Respect yourself and your fellow players. The Tournament Rules go into more detail on each of these topics, but the short answer is that players who do any of the above acts risk removal from the tournament, infractions, or worse.
- Banned Pokémon
- All Pokémon in the "Uber" tier.
- Banned Moves
- Baton Pass
- Banned Abilities
- Arena Trap, Shadow Tag, Power Construct
- Clauses
- Sleep Clause, Species Clause, OKHO Clause, Evasion Clause, Moody Clause, Endless Battle Clause, Dynamax Clause
SS OU Sample Teams can be found here.
Tournament Rules and General Guidelines can be found here. Scheduling Guide can be found here. Activity Win guidelines can be found here.
Winners Bracket:
IPF vs Genhui
cyberacc vs Bluxio
Cluelessmagnet vs Fraaxn
Zoyotte vs GreatSocialistEast
SOM/05 vs Idomenee
TPH vs paysa
mrfraud vs DD Joe
fiish vs Steez Ibanez
xieeee vs bApe
entrocefalo vs mikejohns
sire clod vs purbaj
Bird of belief vs LeBomboclats
Showl vs Hiro80223001
Legitly vs Spoontech
Incognition vs YouanMingxue
RADU vs JinF
Horii vs awyp
im_m0rtal. vs Shemages
monchooo vs TyCarter
LB vs Revenge Killer
thajester vs Tricknology
cute vn vs porcupine21
Regiboob vs birqzz
Luigi vs glowbrogang
Xurkiyee vs BlazingDark
Lsa vs Oqo
Jordy004 vs Enzonana.
shuixin vs Oathkeeper
davidTheMaster vs lonk
yuji vs Fleance
doso749 vs blaab
Sacri' vs zinnias
dex vs SEROO
Rubyblood vs veti
YoruNoxx vs SpookyZ
SpyOP vs mipc
Mendeez vs deviously
LpZ vs MemphisDepay
SASAGEYO vs Mattz_
1yr vs Toryyy
Lacks vs Pichiu
stratdkt vs gorgie
SammyCe123 vs Akaru Kokuyo
digo vs rylon
PAIN2007 vs Mindnight
DKM vs Typical_bastard
Mister McLovin vs blooclipse
M4th3 vs Ani
Hazardeur vs Bundy300
Choice Specs vs pastelito
Aso vs Ineros
Maxisc23 vs LimonPokefan
Mada vs hxmo
Shucklegigas vs t.t
Ikaishi vs Baddy
Always! vs Lostmemories
Brandonlee1 vs Dwagon
Dvorek vs TakingNotesKinda
Shiritu vs MGdos16
Braga S2 vs Mik3y
Estuardo19 vs Platum
Calmmind75 vs darkman64
JeoZ vs Caesarr
Runo vs 8truc
Losers Bracket:
LuckOverSkill vs lealleallegal
Wesleyy vs Juseth sepulveda
krwozen vs deaje
Loneling vs Sanos
t&a ninetales vs Lightniong
Concept vs liliou
mclagno vs zRyan74
MahTheBot vs ysjssg
Aln vs Abele
urrgh vs Jojen
4tup vs B0by
mielke vs Call me PK
CodyNice vs Nicosupersigma
Iguana vs c0mp
Sensibility vs basaninho
zmath vs Fdmw
summer islands vs BannedList
rarh2 vs benladil
agenS vs CyberOdin✝
Tenebricite vs Failbor
leo568 vs shreyashhy
Sergio Aguero vs Slowpoke Fan
Durk27 vs Leroipolux
feen vs olivia
Soda_Eesti vs Yttoshirib
CaptainEikichi vs Me Empty
Sossa vs Indulge in dreams
hex vs Interlinked
Mollymiltoast vs kiru
Dugtrio Is Broken vs HSK7
Nashrock vs A Welcome Guest
ILoveGarchom vs slopcat
Vaictador vs Userstardude
Kits vs lolmy
shuzoku vs IoSonoNeon
Corvikafka vs Suuicunee
Bloshh vs Zerotti
Bey is Back vs LityL
mentalsoft vs KeshBa54
Lord Rekkuza vs MAT 2012
jrm-gray_ vs abreuolindo
Novax vs Fakee
Nichalho vs vwnz
Falancies vs JC98
DonBoneJones vs Dagoato
justbaguette vs Metallica126
Macaco Socialista vs SkyHighSundae
GUZOT vs Rybak
Gochan vs Aries Dragons
Sagazinha vs Airi
talentea vs Satanic Beast
Dabman1069 vs ImperialH
giatneh vs Proszz
chocobo69mix vs Laurel
waffle04 vs mestreoscar
ZombieEyeZ vs Setsu
Malekith vs David Watts
noqqiytz__ vs Aoi_happy
Nemosse vs King Billu
X-Wing vs dragon_king
Sepha vs lolebruh
StepC vs Abbehat
Django vs Hizuri
Ziyeh vs VlTRIOL
Round 2 Deadline: Sunday February 8th at 11:59pm GMT -7
If you have any questions, feel free to message me on Discord or through Smogon PM/VM.
IPF vs Genhui
cyberacc vs Bluxio
Cluelessmagnet vs Fraaxn
Zoyotte vs GreatSocialistEast
SOM/05 vs Idomenee
TPH vs paysa
mrfraud vs DD Joe
fiish vs Steez Ibanez
xieeee vs bApe
entrocefalo vs mikejohns
sire clod vs purbaj
Bird of belief vs LeBomboclats
Showl vs Hiro80223001
Legitly vs Spoontech
Incognition vs YouanMingxue
RADU vs JinF
Horii vs awyp
im_m0rtal. vs Shemages
monchooo vs TyCarter
LB vs Revenge Killer
thajester vs Tricknology
cute vn vs porcupine21
Regiboob vs birqzz
Luigi vs glowbrogang
Xurkiyee vs BlazingDark
Lsa vs Oqo
Jordy004 vs Enzonana.
shuixin vs Oathkeeper
davidTheMaster vs lonk
yuji vs Fleance
doso749 vs blaab
Sacri' vs zinnias
dex vs SEROO
Rubyblood vs veti
YoruNoxx vs SpookyZ
SpyOP vs mipc
Mendeez vs deviously
LpZ vs MemphisDepay
SASAGEYO vs Mattz_
1yr vs Toryyy
Lacks vs Pichiu
stratdkt vs gorgie
SammyCe123 vs Akaru Kokuyo
digo vs rylon
PAIN2007 vs Mindnight
DKM vs Typical_bastard
Mister McLovin vs blooclipse
M4th3 vs Ani
Hazardeur vs Bundy300
Choice Specs vs pastelito
Aso vs Ineros
Maxisc23 vs LimonPokefan
Mada vs hxmo
Shucklegigas vs t.t
Ikaishi vs Baddy
Always! vs Lostmemories
Brandonlee1 vs Dwagon
Dvorek vs TakingNotesKinda
Shiritu vs MGdos16
Braga S2 vs Mik3y
Estuardo19 vs Platum
Calmmind75 vs darkman64
JeoZ vs Caesarr
Runo vs 8truc
Losers Bracket:
LuckOverSkill vs lealleallegal
Wesleyy vs Juseth sepulveda
krwozen vs deaje
Loneling vs Sanos
t&a ninetales vs Lightniong
Concept vs liliou
mclagno vs zRyan74
MahTheBot vs ysjssg
Aln vs Abele
urrgh vs Jojen
4tup vs B0by
mielke vs Call me PK
CodyNice vs Nicosupersigma
Iguana vs c0mp
Sensibility vs basaninho
zmath vs Fdmw
summer islands vs BannedList
rarh2 vs benladil
agenS vs CyberOdin✝
Tenebricite vs Failbor
leo568 vs shreyashhy
Sergio Aguero vs Slowpoke Fan
Durk27 vs Leroipolux
feen vs olivia
Soda_Eesti vs Yttoshirib
CaptainEikichi vs Me Empty
Sossa vs Indulge in dreams
hex vs Interlinked
Mollymiltoast vs kiru
Dugtrio Is Broken vs HSK7
Nashrock vs A Welcome Guest
ILoveGarchom vs slopcat
Vaictador vs Userstardude
Kits vs lolmy
shuzoku vs IoSonoNeon
Corvikafka vs Suuicunee
Bloshh vs Zerotti
Bey is Back vs LityL
mentalsoft vs KeshBa54
Lord Rekkuza vs MAT 2012
jrm-gray_ vs abreuolindo
Novax vs Fakee
Nichalho vs vwnz
Falancies vs JC98
DonBoneJones vs Dagoato
justbaguette vs Metallica126
Macaco Socialista vs SkyHighSundae
GUZOT vs Rybak
Gochan vs Aries Dragons
Sagazinha vs Airi
talentea vs Satanic Beast
Dabman1069 vs ImperialH
giatneh vs Proszz
chocobo69mix vs Laurel
waffle04 vs mestreoscar
ZombieEyeZ vs Setsu
Malekith vs David Watts
noqqiytz__ vs Aoi_happy
Nemosse vs King Billu
X-Wing vs dragon_king
Sepha vs lolebruh
StepC vs Abbehat
Django vs Hizuri
Ziyeh vs VlTRIOL
Round 2 Deadline: Sunday February 8th at 11:59pm GMT -7
If you have any questions, feel free to message me on Discord or through Smogon PM/VM.
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