GM Notes Nov 27, 2018, 11:00 (UTC+3)
[GM Note] Black Desert Arena of Arsha Tournament Regulations
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Chapter 1 Tournament Regulations
Article 1 Game & Tournament Title
1.1 Game Title: Black Desert Online
1.2 Tournament Title: The 1st Arena of Arsha Championship
Article 2 Eligibility
2.1 An individual that is over the legal age of 15 with a Black Desert account that has a regular level 58 character or higher and is in a party of 3 members at the moment of application are eligible to participate.
2.2 The individual must not have a record of being restricted from the game within the past 6 months for any type of abuse in the game.
2.3 Players are to participate after entering in their account ID under their name. Players cannot enter the tournament using another person’s account, including someone from their family.
2.4 Players must present a photo ID (Social Security, Driver’s License, Passport, etc) to the organizer upon request.
2.5 If the individual is found to be not eligible to participate in the tournament according to the aforementioned restrictions, that individual will be removed from the tournament and the next ranked team will win the rights to compete.
Chapter 2 Tournament Procedures
Article 3 Match Format
3.1 Teams: 1 party consisting of 3 members, each with a different class.
3.2 Online Preliminaries (Elimination)
- Team Matches (Rounds)
- Brackets are created by the organizers.
3.3 Online Finals (Round of 16 - Grand Finals)
- Team Matches (Rounds)
- Brackets are created by the organizers.
3.4 Official Tournament System: Arena of Arsha
Article 4 Match Regulations
4.1 Log-in to the game and wait as a party.
4.2 Tournament Client Version: The official latest version of the live Southeast Asia Black Desert Online client on the day of the tournament.
4.3 Online Preliminaries (Elimination)
Categories | Rules |
Mode | 3v3 Team Matches (Rounds) |
Level Requirement | LV 58 or higher |
Round Time Limit | Team Match (3 minutes) |
Victory Condition | 3 Rounds (First to 2 wins) |
Broadcasting | Allowed |
Joining after a match starts | Not Allowed |
Resurrecting during a match | Not Allowed |
Buffs from items | Removed (Not Allowed) |
Buffs from Skills | Allowed |
Potions | All potions available for use in Arena of Arsha are allowed |
4.4 Online Elimination Stage (Round of 16 - Grand Finals)
Categories | Rules |
Mode | 2v2 Team Matches (Rounds) |
Level Requirement | LV 58 or higher |
Round Time Limit | Team Match (3 minutes) |
Ban Pick | - Ban 1 player from the opposing team before the round starts. - The banned player cannot participate in that round. ※ The same player cannot be banned until every player on the team was banned once. Then the same player can be banned once more. |
Victory Condition | 5 Rounds (First to 3 wins) |
Broadcasting | Allowed |
Joining after a match starts | Not Allowed |
Resurrecting during a match | Not Allowed |
Buffs from items | Removed (Not Allowed) |
Buffs from Skills | Allowed |
Potions | All potions available for use in Arena of Arsha are allowed |
Article 5 Resolving Draws
5.1 When a round ends in a draw, the team with higher total HP percentage of HP wins.
5.2 If the round ends in a draw according to the Arena of Arsha system, additional single rounds will be played until a winner can be decided.
Chapter 3 Match Rules
Article 6 Match Settings
6.1 Players must complete setting their game options and equipment before the start of the match.
6.2 Players must check their environment and the state of their computer for anything that might affect the outcome of the match before the match starts. If any of the aforementioned elements affect the outcome of the match, it is solely the fault of the player.
6.3 The players’ character name must match the character name they entered on the application.
Article 7 Tournament Organizers’ Authority
7.1 The organizer of the tournament is given the highest authority over the decisions made during the tournament. The decisions made by the organizers cannot be overruled.
7.2 The organizers have the responsibility of checking the game to make sure the matches run smoothly.
7.3 The organizers can call the match a draw if they deem the match cannot continue due to circumstances, or if an event arises where it becomes difficult to decide the winner of a match.
7.4 Players may contact the organizers if they wish to forfeit the match due to circumstances.
7.5 The organizer may remove individuals if they are deemed to be significantly changing the outcome of a match.
7.6 Organizers can give additional penalties to players if a player overreacts to the decision made by the organizer or acts in a way that can affect the outcome of a match.
7.7 If there are any disputes regarding the decisions made by the organizer, they can contact the organizers separately (1:1). The organizers will make the final decision after reviewing the disagreement.
7.8 However, in accordance with 7.1 the decision will not be overturned. In the case that the decision is clearly proven to be a mistake, then the organizer who made the decision will be penalized accordingly.
Article 8 Prohibited Actions and Disorderly Conduct
8.1 The organizer may penalize players that are caught doing one of the following.
Penalties | Details |
Caution | ▶ Refusing to follow the instructions of the organizer. ▶ Asking to pause the match so that the player or their team members can fix their game options or equipment settings. ▶ Players or their team members failing to appear at the venue on time. ▶ Clearly causing their computer to shut down or their network device to malfunction, even if it was by mistake. ▶ Using chat to affect the outcome of the game. ▶ Using excessive verbal expressions or purposely taunting the opponents. ※ 2 Cautions = 1 Warning |
Warning | ▶ Abusing a bug in the game. ▶ Using unapproved computer hardware and software. ▶ Intentionally disconnecting, causing issues to the flow of matches. ▶ Getting warned again for the same reason. ▶ Other reasons that the organizer deems necessary to issue a warning. ※ 2 Warnings = Disqualification |
Disqualification | ▶ Using unapproved illegal software or programs. ▶ If more than the allowed number of players (2) join the voice program. ▶ Using macros or unnatural methods of play (hacks, game altering software, etc). ▶ Unable to continue the tournament due to escalating disputes within the team. ▶ Failing to login on time. |
8.2 Players may be penalized or restricted for other reasons that were not mentioned above if they are deemed to be disrupting the event.
Article 9 Disconnection
9.1Players must reconnect after disconnecting and contact the organizer stating if they are able to continue the match or not.
9.2 Disconnecting will count as 1 death or more, the decision will be based on whether the disconnect happened before/after the fighting.
9.3 Decisions made after a disconnect, either by the players’ fault or system’s fault, will follow the chart below.
Standard | Description |
Before Fighting | The current match will not count and the match will be done over. |
After Fighting | ▶ Player reconnects and continues the match ▶ The current match will end and the remaining rounds will be done over. (Scores from the previous match will carry over) ① In a 3:3 situation, the set will start in the same situation in the previous set. ② In a 3:1 or 3:2 situation, the number of players will be fixed in the Team Match mode and the round will resume under similar conditions. ③ In a 1:1, the set will restart as a 1:1 with the remaining members coming in as spectators to prepare for the upcoming sets.
※ If the organizer deems that restarting the set significantly changed the outcome, then the match will not count and will be redone from the start. |
Article 10 Team Name, Character, Character Name, and Item Use
10.1 Players may not change their character or character names after sending in their application.
10.2 Players may change the appearance of their class in-between sets.
10.3 Team names must be changed if they are deemed inappropriate for broadcasting by the organizers.
10.4 Characters must be substituted if their names are deemed inappropriate for broadcasting by the organizers. If the player cannot provide an adequate substitute, the team will forfeit their spot and the next ranked team will be sent to the finals.
10.5 Players are allowed to use all potions allowed in Arena of Arsha and items implemented in the Southeast Asia Black Desert Online client at the time of the tournament. However, if the organizer deems certain items to cause major issues to the operations of the tournament, the organizer may amend the rules to restrict the use of those items.
10.6 During this event, players can use their personal gear or gear from the Arsha Gear Support Box (1 Day) given to them on the day of the tournament. The gear from the Arsha Gear Support Box will be given to players that are participating in the tournament then have the equipment removed after the tournament ends. Players will be restricted from the game if they are found to have used the gear from the Arsha Gear Support Box outside of the tournament.
10.7 Players are not allowed to wear the following gears below during the tournament. Players will be restricted from the game if they are found to have used the gear during the tournament.
| Gear Name |
| Silver Mane Horse Crown Blue Lion Crwon Asula's Crown Crown of Aal Golden Eagle's Armor Armor of Aal Asula's Armor Blue Lion Armor Silver Mane's Armor Golden Eagle Crown |
- Additional Clauses -
Article 11 Amendments
These regulations will take effect the moment they are announced.
Article 12 Regulation Accountability & Amendments
12.1 Organizers may amend the rules if certain implementations or other aspects of the latest update are found to be unfitting for the tournament.
12.2 Players are accountable to constantly check the regulations to not get penalized during the tournament.
12.3 All the regulations and rules will be announced before the tournament. However, if a situation arises that forces the organizer to make amendments to the regulations and rules, the organizer is accountable to announce the amendments on the official website.
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