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Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time to read the global rules.
Welcome to the Gen 8 Open! This tournament is your chance to showcase your skills in Generation 8 Random Battles in a single elimination best-of-3 series.
This tournament is the last open tour of our ongoing Rands Slam Circuit. Stay tuned after this tour for news about playoffs! To see the current standings see the standings spreadsheet!
Prizes
The winner of the Gen 8 Open will receive the Room Prize Winner rank in the Random Battles room for a month, be inducted into the Randbats Hall of Fame, and be awarded points for the Rands Slam. The winner of the Slam Playoffs Round will get a custom avatar and a Smogon banner for a full year!
How does the tour work?
It’s simple: 1. Contact your opponent on their Smogon wall and decide on a time to battle.
2. Battle each other in the [Gen 8] Random Battle format.
3. The first player to 2 wins (3 from quarter finals onward) advances to the next round.
Please note:
1. All scheduling attempts MUST be done publicly on Smogon Walls. No other proof of communication will count for act calls regarding scheduling attempts.
2. You MUST post replays of your wins.
We strongly recommend familiarizing yourself with the Smogon Tournament Rules and General Guidelines, if you haven’t already. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to contact the tour hosts paysa or myself here on Smogon.
When spectating Rands Slam battles, do not ghost. Ask yourself, “Would my comment reveal information that hasn’t already been explicitly revealed in this battle?” Examples of ghosting include commenting on how an unexpectedly fast Pokemon must be holding a Choice Scarf, speculating that the match will be decided by a 50/50, etc.
How do I sign up?
Just post "in"! (Do not click Reply; simply post a message in this thread.)
The deadline for signups is Sunday, August 18th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. GMT -5. Good luck, and have fun!