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100.
Introduction
100.
Introduction
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Purpose:Purpose: This document provides the frameworks and structures for Riftbound competitions by defining rules, responsibilities and procedures to be followed in all Riftbound competitions.
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Purpose:Purpose: This document provides the frameworks and structures for Riftbound competitions by defining rules, responsibilities and procedures to be followed in all Riftbound competitions.
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Consistency:Consistency: All Riftbound competitions must be run consistently regardless of their organizer or location to ensure equal treatment of players and interchangeability of events no matter the region or level.
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Consistency:Consistency: All Riftbound competitions must be run consistently regardless of their organizer or location to ensure equal treatment of players and interchangeability of events no matter the region or level.
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Responsibility:
103.1.
Attendees:Attendees: All competitors AND all competition officials are expected to be responsible for following the rules as written and in the spirit in which they were written. This includes respecting all people at competitions.
103.1.
Attendees:Attendees: All competitors AND all competition officials are expected to be responsible for following the rules as written and in the spirit in which they were written. This includes respecting all people at competitions.
103.2.
Spectators:Spectators: Spectators have their own set of responsibilities and expectations. See 204.8 for more information on spectators.
103.2.
Spectators:Spectators: Spectators have their own set of responsibilities and expectations. See 204.8 for more information on spectators.
103.3.
Penalties:Penalties: Individuals who violate the frameworks and structures in this document are subject to penalties at the appropriate Organized Play Level (OPL). See 205 for more information on Organized Play Levels.
103.3.
Penalties:Penalties: Individuals who violate the frameworks and structures in this document are subject to penalties at the appropriate Organized Play Level (OPL). See 205 for more information on Organized Play Levels.
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Precedence:
104.1.
vs. Core Rules:Rules: In some cases, information in this document may contradict, or provide information not contained in, the Riftbound Core Rules. In all such cases, this document takes precedence for competitions.
104.1.
vs. Core Rules:Rules: In some cases, information in this document may contradict, or provide information not contained in, the Riftbound Core Rules. In all such cases, this document takes precedence for competitions.
104.2.
vs. Official Local Language Translations:Translations: The English language version of this document will supersede any translation.
104.2.
vs. Official Local Language Translations:Translations: The English language version of this document will supersede any translation.
104.3.
vs. Specific Event Addenda:Addenda: In some cases, information in this document may be contradicted by alternate or additional policies or procedures in official addenda for specific competitions. In all such cases, those addenda take precedence.
104.3.
vs. Specific Event Addenda:Addenda: In some cases, information in this document may be contradicted by alternate or additional policies or procedures in official addenda for specific competitions. In all such cases, those addenda take precedence.
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Alteration:Alteration: Riot Games or its official Riftbound partners reserve the right to alter this document, or any subsequent competition-specific addenda, at any time without prior notice.
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Alteration:Alteration: Riot Games or its official Riftbound partners reserve the right to alter this document, or any subsequent competition-specific addenda, at any time without prior notice.
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Definitions
200.
Definitions
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Competition Types: Riftbound competitions come in three types.
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Premier:Premier: A competition that is run by Riot Games or an official competition organizer and has a unique name and features.
201.1.
Premier:Premier: A competition that is run by Riot Games or an official competition organizer and has a unique name and features.
201.2.
Qualifier:Qualifier: Any competition where rewards include access or advantages for premier events. (Premier events can themselves be qualifiers.)
201.2.
Qualifier:Qualifier: Any competition where rewards include access or advantages for premier events. (Premier events can themselves be qualifiers.)
201.3.
Local:Local: Any competition that is neither premier nor qualifier.
201.3.
Local:Local: Any competition that is neither premier nor qualifier.
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Competition Format: Riftbound competitions can be run with one of two formats.
202.1.
Limited:Limited: A limited competition is one where all product needed for play is provided during the competition.
202.1.
Limited:Limited: A limited competition is one where all product needed for play is provided during the competition.
202.2.
Constructed:Constructed: A constructed competition is one where players compete using decks they prepare beforehand.
202.2.
Constructed:Constructed: A constructed competition is one where players compete using decks they prepare beforehand.
202.3.
Swiss:Swiss: A competition or component of a competition where players are paired based on their current standing in the competition.
202.3.
Swiss:Swiss: A competition or component of a competition where players are paired based on their current standing in the competition.
202.4.
Playoff:Playoff: A competition or component of a competition where players are initially paired based on their standing and are subsequently eliminated by losses.
202.4.
Playoff:Playoff: A competition or component of a competition where players are initially paired based on their standing and are subsequently eliminated by losses.
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Rules:Rules: Each format has rules specific to it.
202.5.
Rules:Rules: Each format has rules specific to it.
202.6.
Multiple:Multiple: Some competitions may consist of multiple formats within the same competition.
202.6.
Multiple:Multiple: Some competitions may consist of multiple formats within the same competition.
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Units of Play:
203.1.
Game:Game: A _RiftboundRiftbound game is de_fineddefined in the Core Rules.
203.1.
Game:Game: A _RiftboundRiftbound game is de_fineddefined in the Core Rules.
203.2.
Match:Match: A _RiftboundRiftbound match is de_fineddefined in the Core Rules.
203.2.
Match:Match: A _RiftboundRiftbound match is de_fineddefined in the Core Rules.
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Competition Roles: Every attendee at a competition has at least one of the following roles.
204.1.
Official roles:roles: Roles 3-6 are considered competition officials for the purpose of this document.
204.1.
Official roles:roles: Roles 3-6 are considered competition officials for the purpose of this document.
204.1.a.
Multiple:Multiple: Any individual can act in any combination of official roles.
204.1.a.
Multiple:Multiple: Any individual can act in any combination of official roles.
204.2.
Judge roles:roles: Roles 4-5 are considered judges for the purpose of this document.
204.2.
Judge roles:roles: Roles 4-5 are considered judges for the purpose of this document.
204.2.a.
Judges equally serve as both rules arbiters and ambassadors of a healthy and welcoming environment for all players.
204.2.a.
Judges equally serve as both rules arbiters and ambassadors of a healthy and welcoming environment for all players.
204.3.
Competition Organizer (CO): The CO is responsible for all competition logistics, including:
204.3.
Competition Organizer (CO): The CO is responsible for all competition logistics, including:
204.3.a.
Sanctioning the event by registering it with Riot Games or its official partners.
204.3.a.
Sanctioning the event by registering it with Riot Games or its official partners.
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204.3.e.
Providing all materials necessary to operate the event.
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Providing all materials necessary to operate the event.
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Reporting the event results.
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Reporting the event results.
204.3.g.
Maintaining records of the event results (by game and match) for a minimum period of 3 months for the purpose of appeals. See 413 for more information on appeals.
204.3.g.
Maintaining records of the event results (by game and match) for a minimum period of 3 months for the purpose of appeals. See 413 for more information on appeals.
204.4.
Head Judge:Judge: All sanctioned competitions require a Head Judge. The Head Judge is the final authority on competition rules and regulations, and their responsibilities include:
204.4.
Head Judge:Judge: All sanctioned competitions require a Head Judge. The Head Judge is the final authority on competition rules and regulations, and their responsibilities include:
204.4.a.
Ensuring that rules, procedures and regulations are followed.
204.4.a.
Ensuring that rules, procedures and regulations are followed.
204.4.b.
Ensuring that all game or policy violations are dealt with and any appropriate corrective action taken.
204.4.b.
Ensuring that all game or policy violations are dealt with and any appropriate corrective action taken.
204.4.c.
Responding to floor judges who bring matters to their attention.
204.4.c.
Responding to floor judges who bring matters to their attention.
204.4.d.
Coordinating and delegating responsibilities to floor judges as necessary.
204.4.d.
Coordinating and delegating responsibilities to floor judges as necessary.
204.4.e.
Determining corrective action for errors or violations of the scorekeeper or floor judges.
204.4.e.
Determining corrective action for errors or violations of the scorekeeper or floor judges.
204.4.f.
The head judge has ultimate discretion if situations arise where the written rules are unclear or inadequate.
204.4.f.
The head judge has ultimate discretion if situations arise where the written rules are unclear or inadequate.
204.5.
Floor Judge:Judge: Floor judges respond to players and spectators who have questions about rules and regulations, and/or need judgment on the same, and their responsibilities include:
204.5.
Floor Judge:Judge: Floor judges respond to players and spectators who have questions about rules and regulations, and/or need judgment on the same, and their responsibilities include:
204.5.a.
Answering questions about rules, interactions among cards, providing Watcher wordings, or derived game state.
204.5.a.
Answering questions about rules, interactions among cards, providing Watcher wordings, or derived game state.
204.5.b.
Provide rulings related to game and policy violations brought to their attention.
204.5.b.
Provide rulings related to game and policy violations brought to their attention.