Tournament Rules - v1.1 → v1.2
127 added • 42 removed • 50 changed (414 unchanged hidden, expand any "↕" to view)
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Golden Rule |
| 001. |
The tournament rules exist to ensure anyone who attends a Riftbound organized play event has a fun, equitable, fair, safe and consistent experience. They aim to empower competitors and judges to work together to have mutual expectations and understandings. |
| 100. |
Introduction |
| 101. |
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| 102. |
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| 103.1. |
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| 103.2. |
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| 103.3. |
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| 104.1. |
vs. Core 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: The English language version of this document will supersede any translation. |
| 104.3. |
vs. Specific Event 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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↕ 61 unchanged rules between 104.3. and 204.8.b.
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| 204.8.b. |
A player who is at a competition but not currently playing a match is also a spectator. |
| 204.8.c. |
Spectators have responsibilities, including: |
| 204.8.c.1. |
Remaining silent during matches and anywhere else in the venue where silence is required. |
| 204.8.c.2. |
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| 204.8.c.2.a. |
At Casual and Competitive OPL, spectators can ask players to pause play while they call a matter to a judge’s attention. |
| 204.8.c.3. |
At Professional OPL, spectators can’t ask players to pause play, but they can still alert a judge of a potential issue. |
| 204.8.d. |
Spectator are prohibited from the following: |
| 204.8.d.1. |
Personally indicating rules or policy violations to players. |
| 204.8.d.2. |
Providing strategic advice to players. |
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↕ 8 unchanged rules between 204.8.d.2. and 205.2.b.
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| 205.2.b. |
Players are responsible for playing according to the rules in the Core Rules and this document, but: |
| 205.2.b.1. |
The focus of judges and competition officials is on education and sportsmanship. |
| 205.2.b.2. |
There is no priority placed on technically precise play. |
| 205.2.c. |
Generally, violations at this level have lower |
| 205.3. |
Competitive (high): These competitions have significant rewards, which may include invitations or advantages at the Professional level. |
| 205.3.a. |
Players are expected to know the rules as defined in the Core Rules and this document. |
| 205.3.b. |
All attendees are expected to maintain the integrity of the competition, while recognizing that some players may not be used to playing at the highest and most technically precise level of play. |
| 205.3.c. |
Generally, violations at this level have stricter |
| 205.4. |
Professional (high): These competitions have significant rewards and prestige. |
| 205.4.a. |
Players are expected to know the rules as defined in the Core Rules and this document completely. |
| 205.4.b. |
All attendees are expected to maintain the integrity of the competition and the highest standard of behavior and technically precise play. |
| 205.4.c. |
Generally, violations at this level have the strictest |
| 206. |
Round Cycle: A round cycle is the duration (in turns) that contains the standard turn for all players. |
| 206.1. |
Additional turns do not affect the round cycle. |
| 300. |
Eligibility |
| 301. |
Anyone is eligible to participate as a player in Riftbound competitions, unless |
| 301.1. |
Suspended. |
| 301.2. |
A competition official in that same competition, unless the competition explicitly allows it (non-premier competitions only). |
| 301.3. |
Specifically prohibited by Riot or official partner policy. |
| 301.4. |
Under 13 years of age and do not have a parent’s or guardian’s permission. |
| 301.5. |
Prohibited by law, the rules or policy of the CO, or by the venue’s rules or policy. |
| 301.6. |
Restricted by competition addenda regarding age, as long as those restrictions are messaged ahead of time (at low OPL). |
| 302. |
Anyone is eligible to participate as a competition official, unless |
| 302.1. |
Suspended. |
| 302.2. |
A player in that same competition, unless the competition explicitly allows it (non-premier competitions only). |
| 303. |
If a competition official for an event participates in that event, it must be run at Casual OPL. |
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↕ 13 unchanged rules between 303. and 401.2.
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| 401.2. |
A registered decklist must have a complete, unambiguous record of the player’s Champion Legend, battlefields, Main Deck including Chosen Champion, Rune Deck, and sideboard (if applicable to the format). |
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