i’ve been trying to find out what settings to use if i ever ran my own tournaments, and i’m not sure where to look. i did a search and i didn’t really see anything.
what settings do most people use when running tourneys for fighting games? damage, speed, time, rounds, lifebars, stuff like that.
i’m particularly curious about these games:
3s
MVC2
CVS2
Tekken Tag
KOF 2002
KOFXI
GG Slash / AC
Samurai Shodown 4/5/Tenka?
What ever the settings is when you first ever turned on that game is what the tourney setting is IIRC. Anyone correct me if I’m wrong.
i know that’s wrong for XSF, where the tourney speed is definitely not Normal.
For the most part its just default settings, but there are exceptions. For 3s, cvs2, mvc2, and gg, it’s default, but you need to unlock all the characters in mvc2.
A lotta 3d games got the rounds set to best 3 out of 5 'stead of the defualt 2/3.
These should get your started. I have compiled the list from several sources for games that were not listed on EVO2k. I by no means take credit for coming up with the rules, and I want to thank the EVO2k team for creating a US Tournament Standard.
I do not have the tournament settings for the KOF2002/XI or the SS4/5/Tenka games, but this list should get you started.
General Rules (apply to all tournaments, except Super Smash Brothers Melee)
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[]All games will be played on the default settings, unless otherwise specified, below.
[]All macros available via the in-game controller configuration menu are allowed.
[]Hardware macros, rapid-fire, or other hardware assisted mechinsims are strictly forbidden.
[]Accidently pausing the game at any time during the fight may force you to forfeit the round (solely at a judge’s discretion).
[]You must provide your own controller for games played on the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Dreamcast and Gamecube. We will provide PS2 to DC input convertors if you wish to use them to use your Playstation 2 controller on the Dreamcast. You may not use your own convertor. For Playstation 3 games, you must provide your own converter if you wish to use a Playstation 2 controller.
[]Wireless controllers are strictly forbidden. You must use the usb cable when using the Playstation 3 Controller, or you may bring your own wired controller.
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Capcom vs SNK 2
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[]Game version: US Playstation 2
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, Round Time 99 Seconds
[]Qualifying matches will be one game. Tournament finals (i.e. top 8 competitors), and semi-finals will be 2/3 games.
[]Roll Cancelling is allowed.
[]No EX Grooves allowed.
[]You may not use the same character twice on one team.
[]Ultimate Rugal, Super Akuma, Evil Ryu, and Evil Iori are not allowed in tournament play.
[]Switching the order of your characters during the loading screen is only allowed on your first match.
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The following rules apply during the finals, where matches will be 2/3 games.
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[*]After winning, you must pick the same characters, same order.
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Marvel vs Capcom 2
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[]Game version: US Dreamcast
[]Game Settings: Speed 2, Damage 2, 2/3 Games
[]You may not use any glitch that prevent the game from being played. This includes game freezing, game resetting, player freezing, etc.
[]Deadbody infinites are allowed to gain a positional advantage, but not to delay the game.
[]Winner must keep same starting character, but can switch the order of assists.
[]Winner may not use the “Switch Glitch” to have a different starting character.
[*]You may not use the same character twice on one team.
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Tekken Tag Tournament
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[]Game version: US Playstation 2.
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games, Guard Damage Off, Round Time 60 Seconds.
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Tekken 4
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[]Game version: US Playstation 2.
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, 3/5 Rounds, 2/3 Games, Guard Damage Off, Round Time 60 Seconds.
[]If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds the match judge will enforce blind random stage select.
[]Steve Fox’s Hold Left Kick, Left Punch, Left Punch has been banned from tournament play. Any player that preforms that move will forfeit the round.
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Tekken 5
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[]Game version: US Playstation 2.
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, 3/5 Rounds, 2/3 Games, Guard Damage Off, Round Time 60 Seconds.
[]If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds the match judge will enforce blind random stage select.
[]There will be no customizing colors, names or items at any time before or during a tournament match. Any player that does so will be given a loss.
[*]Steve Fox’s Hold Left Kick, Left Punch, Left Punch has been banned from tournament play. Any player that preforms that move will forfeit the round.
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Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
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[]Game version: US Playstation 3
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, 3/5 Rounds, 2/3 Games, Guard Damage Off, Round Time 60 Seconds
[]If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds the match judge will enforce blind random stage select.
[]There will be no customizing colors, names or items at any time before or during a tournament match. Any player that does so will be given a loss.
[*]Jinpachi is not allowed in tournament play.
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Soul Calibur 2
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[]Game version: US Playstation 2.
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, 3/5 Rounds, 2/3 Games, Stage Select Off, Neutral Guard On, Round Time 50 Seconds.
[]Necrid and console specific characters (Spawn, Link, Heihachi) are banned.
[]3P Character Costumes are banned due to slowdown issues on PS2 version.
[]Windmill (aka Gears/Clock) stage will be banned due to slowdown issues on PS2 version.
[]Attack Throws Cancels (ATC) are banned.
[]Lizardman’s Reptile Rumble (214B+K) Throw is banned.
[]Seung Mina’s Camera Glitch is banned.
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Soul Calibur 3
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[]Game version: US Playstation 2.
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, Versus Mode, 3/5 Rounds, 2/3 Games, Weapon Select Off, Handicap Off, Stage Select Off, Neutral Guard On, Round Time 50 Seconds.
[]Zasalamel re-throw 46B+G banned (single cancel + follow-up allowed)
[]Custom (Create-A-Soul) Characters Banned.
[*]Abyss, Olcadan, and the Bonus Characters will be allowed.
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Dead or Alive 4
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[]Game version: XBox 360.
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, 3/5 Rounds, 2/3 Games.
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Guilty Gear XX #reload
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[]Game version: Japanese Playstation 2.
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games, GG Mode Off, Round Time 99 Seconds.
[]Kliff and Justice are not allowed in tournament play.
[]Use of EX, Gold and Shadow characters are not allowed in tournament play.
[*]Ino’s Boss Stage is not allowed in tournament play.
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Guilty Gear XX Slash Team Tournament
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[]Game version: Japanese Playstation 2
[]#Reloaded characters, Kliff and Justice are not allowed in tournament play.
[]Use of EX, Gold and Shadow characters are not allowed in tournament play.
[]Each character can only be used once in a team of 3 (e.g. two players. cannot both play Sol).
[]Each player in the tournament must stick with their character of choice for the entire duration of the tournament.
[]Each match begins with 1 player from each team playing against each other. The winner of that game remains at the console while the loser must leave and allow another member of his team to play. Once a player has lost, he may not play again. In this manner, the first team to accumulate 3 win (defeating all 3 members of their opponent’s team), is declared the winner.
[]Teams may choose which order their team members will fight. This decision does not need to be made in advance.
[]At the beginning of a match, the winner of a coin flip will be given to option of choosing which side they would like to play on (P1 or P2) or whether they would like to choose their first team member to play second.
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Street Fighter II: Super Turbo
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[]Game version: US Playstation 2
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, Turbo 3, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games
[]Players will have the option to repick the stage if T.Hawk or Zangief stage comes up. They must decide this before the round starts.
[]Akuma is not allowed in tournament play.
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Hyper Street Fighter 2
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[]Game version: US Playstation 2.
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, Turbo 3, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games.
[]If both players would like to choose the same World Warrior character, a coin flip will determine which player gets to use the character. The loser of the coin toss will be awarded their choice of side (P1 or P2).
[]Akuma is banned.
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Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
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[]Game version: US Playstation 2
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, 2/3 Games, 2/3 Rounds, Round Time 99 Seconds
[]Winning player must keep the same super art.
[]Gill is not allowed in tournament play.
[*]The in-game judgment feature will be used to determine the outcome of draw games.
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Virtua Fighter 5
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[]Game version: Playstation 3
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, 3/5 Rounds, 2/3 Games
[*]There will be no customizing colors, names or items at any time before or during a tournament match. Any player that does so will be given a loss.
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Super Smash Bros Melee
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[]Game version: Nintendo Gamecube
[]Game Settings: Singles VS Melee, 2/3 Games, 4 Stock, 6 Minute Timer, No Items
[]If both players can agree on a stage, that stage will be used. If there is conflict, then the rules below come into action.
[]Pool A: Final Destination, Kirby’s Dreamland 64, Battlefield, Yoshi’s Story, Pokemon Stadium, Fountain of Dreams.
[]Pool B: Mute City, Green Greens, Rainbow Cruise, Kongo Jungle 64, Brinstar, Poke Floats, Corneria, Jungle Japes.
[]The stage for Game 1 will be selected at random from pool A. Any games after that can be from pools A or B.
[]After the stage has been selected by the losing player, the winner of the previous game may change characters, but has to pick first.
[]No stage may be used twice in any given set.
[]Glitches used to stop your opponent from controlling their character or indefinitely freezing them (Mewtwo’s Soul Stunner, the Ice Climber freeze glitch), or any glitch or trick that freezes the game or makes it unable to be finished are banned and will result in the immediate forfeit of the entire match.
[]Tactics such as Peach’s Wallbombing and Jiggly’s Rising Pound are allowed as methods of recovery or to maneuver around the stage. Using them (or any similar tactics) to excessively stall a match, such as dropping below levels intentionally and stalling underneath, is banned. If by using one of these tactics, you have put your character in a place to lose a stock by ending the tactic, a judge may force you to stop and lose a life and continue the match short a stock.
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King of Fighters 2002
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[]Game Version: Neo-Geo Cart 60hz
[]Game Settings: Round Time 60 Seconds, 2/3 Games
[]No Angel Uppercut Infinite Allowed.
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The following rules apply during the finals, where matches will be 2/3 games.
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[]After winning, you must pick the same characters, same order.
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King of Fighters XI
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[]Game Version: Playstation 2
[]Game Settings: Versus Mode, 2/3 Games, Round Timer 99 Seconds
[]Switching the order of your characters during the loading screen is only allowed on your first match.
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The following rules apply during the finals, where matches will be 2/3 games.
[LIST]
[]After winning, you must pick the same characters, same order.
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I will state again that I take no credit for the rules, and I have only compiled the list. Credit goes to EVO2k for creating a US Tournament Standard.
that is an awesome list there, Matt! thanks!
This is the US standard? I believe the Angel uppercut infinites are allowed everywhere else.
wtf kind of standard is that. worldwide, angel infinites are allowed.
whats the deal with that steve fox hold left kick then left punch left punch?
[3],1,1 is the old T5 steve fox infinite that use to be allowed. it put the character in unbreakable stun and could link into a 100% combo. it was hella broken.
How did snk rules get into the evo listing?
Also some tournaments use rules that are not consistent with evo:
These are the main rules that will vary, the rest is pretty standard (for the games that were actually in evo, i dont know who invented those other rules, or why they are listed like they are of the same set)
What the hell is wrong with picking T.Hawk’s or Zangief’s stages in SFII:ST?
PS2 version supposedly has slowdown issues in those stages.
PS2 version = CCC2?
Yes~
Ok SCIII rules are backwards as hell. No create a soul characters, but the bonus characters are allowed. Um…what? Bonus characters are made with create a soul parts and have access to the same styles. Why exactly would one be allowed and not the other?
Honkuto Broken:
Everything allowed :lovin:
I just found the rules that were set up by people at SC.com. I am guessing they mean all the “unlockable” characters that are on the character select screen. Custom characters then would not be allowed.
why don’t they use the xbox version, then? …because xboxes are heavy?