Game ruleset

GAME RULSET LAST UPDATED: July 28, 2019

DLC Characters and patches policy

  • For all fighting games run by ChipDamage, DLC Characters are tournament legal if they have been released for more than a week prior to a tournament.
  • Tournaments are to be run on the latest patch of the game even if released within one week prior to a tournament. This is due to the difficulty in preventing updates from being applied with the Playstation 4’s background updates and the inability to revert a game to an older patch version once updated.

Samurai Shodown 2019 (Samurai Shodown 7)

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: 60 second timer, 2/3 rounds, 2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • Winner must keep same character.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Mortal Kombat 11

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Tournament Mode, 90 second timer, 2/3 rounds, 2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • Winner must keep same character and variation.
  • Stage select – Random
  • Variations: Tournament Mode Variations  only, custom variations are banned from tournament play
  • DLC Characters are tournament legal if they have been publicly released for more than a week prior to a tournament.

Dead or Alive 6

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, 60 second timer, 3/5 rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • 4-way holds

Soulcalibur VI

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • Create-a-soul characters and custom outfits for regular characters are banned from tournament play
  • Legacy Controller Mode is allowed.
  • Inferno is banned from tournament play.

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, 180 seconds, 3/5 Matches per set
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • You may not use any glitch that prevents the game from being played. This includes game freezing, game resetting, player freezing, dead body infinites, etc.

Dragon Ball FighterZ

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, 300 seconds, 2/3 Matches per set
  • The Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Marvel vs Capcom Infinite

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, 99 Seconds, 3/5 Matches per set
  • You may not use any glitch that prevents the game from being played. This includes game freezing, game resetting, player freezing, dead body infinites, etc.

Tekken 7

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, 60 Seconds, 3/5 Rounds, 2/3 Matches per set
  • The Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • Legacy Controller Mode is allowed.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Injustice 2

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, 240 Seconds, Tournament Mode, 3/5 Matches per set
  • Legacy Controller Mode is allowed.
  • Stage Select: Random
  • No Gear or upgrades allowed

The King of Fighters XIV

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, 60 seconds, 2/3 Matches per set
  • Legacy Controller Mode is allowed.
  • Stage Select: Random
  • Winner must keep characters but may change order
  • Loser may switch characters and/or order
  • 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.

Killer Instinct

  • Game version: US Xbox One
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, 60 seconds, 3/5 Matches per set
  • Stage Select: Random
  • No accessories. Modifying characters with accessories will give you a game loss.

Blazblue Central Fiction 2.0

  • Game version: US Playstation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default settings, 2/3 Matches per set
  • The Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Street Fighter V Arcade Edition

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, 99 Seconds, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Matches per set, No Handicap
  • The Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • Legacy Controller Mode is allowed.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • Skies of Honor, Flamenco Tavern, and Kanzuki Beach stage are not tournament legal.
  • Winner may change V-Trigger (only if opponent changes characters), but has to pick their V-trigger first after loser picks character.

Samurai Shodown II

  • Game version: US Xbox 360
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default settings, 2/3 Matches per set
  • The Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Mortal Kombat XL

  • Game version: US PlayStation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode,  3/5 Matches per set, 99 Seconds
  • Winner must keep same character and variation.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Guilty Gear Xrd Rev2.1

  • Game version: Playstation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Ultra Street Fighter IV

  • Game version: US PlayStation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, 99 Seconds, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Matches per set, Edition Select=Off, No Handicap
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • Winner may change ultra (only if opponent changes characters), but has to pick ultra first after loser picks character.

Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3

  • Game version: Playstation 4
  • Game Settings: 99 Seconds, 3/5 Matches per set, Default Handicap, Default Damage
  • You may not use any glitch that prevents the game from being played. This includes game freezing, game resetting, player freezing, dead body infinites, etc.
  • Winner must keep exact same team (including assists), but may switch order of assists via loading screen.
  • Galactus is banned in tournament play.
  • No multiple characters are allowed on the same team.

 King of Fighters XIII

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode,  3on3 characters, default timer, 2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Soulcalibur V

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • Create-a-soul characters and custom outfits for regular characters are banned from tournament play
  • Viola Back-Throw Infinite is banned
    • back-throw > back-throw = BANNED
    • back-throw > reset > back-throw = BANNED

Tekken Tag Tournament 2

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • Solo mode allowed
  • Custom characters are allowed
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Injustice: Gods among Us

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.

Stage Selection Rules

  • If the first stage can’t be decided on between players, then you use the voting system and each player picks a stage, and the game will choose stage one.
  • Loser can re-pick a character, but both players have to revote for stage select if that happens.
  • Loser can opt to pick a stage instead of picking a new character.
  • Zod
  • As of this writing. Any and all glitches from Zod that prevent the match from continuing are banned. Ask a staff member if you have any questions

Button Configuration

  • Both players must have different configuration numbers
  • DO NOT PRESS DEFAULT. Doing so resets both players’ configurations. Configuring your buttons manually is highly recommended.
  • Do not hit rematch to config you buttons as you may be switched when you go to character select.
  • Doing a button check is highly recommended.

Guilty Gear Accent Core+R

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • EX/Gold/Shadow/GGX/GG1 characters are banned.

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Blazblue Chrono Phantasma

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • Unlimited Characters are banned from tournament play.

Under Night in Birth Exe Late

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Skullgirls 2nd Encore

  • Game version: Playstation 3/Playstation 4
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Game Modes: Turbo 3 – Classic 2/3 Rounds 99 Sec, 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • Akuma is banned from tournament play

DiveKick

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • Loser may switch characters between matches
  • Both players may switch gems between matches

Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • Custom characters are allowed
  • Dural banned from tournament play

Mortal Kombat 9

  • Game version: Playstation 3
  • Game Settings: Versus Mode, default timer and rounds,  2/3 Matches per set
  • Winners, Losers, and Grand Finals 3/5 Matches per set.
  • If the players do not agree on a stage within 15 seconds, the match will be random stage select.
  • Kratos banned from tournament play
  • You may not pause during the “Finish Him/Her!” screen to check for fatality inputs. You are allowed to pause for the sake of ending the match quickly if you choose to do so.
  • Kombat Kodes are not allowed. This also means no mashing buttons during the loading screen.
  • If Chamber of the Flame or Street stage comes up in random, players have the option to re-random the stage.
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