CQC Close Quarters Culture

We run weekly fighting game tournaments at Arkham Comix in Rocky Mount with cash prizes and standard fgc rules. Tournaments will be held every Saturday at 7 p.m. with final registration due by 6:45 p.m. The entry fee is ten dollars for standard tournaments with half going to the pool and half going to support the venue. Special events may have higher or lower entry fees. The rules are as follows:

Venue Rules

The 10 Commandments of Arkham

-Thou shalt not swear: this is a family store, so keep your language family friendly.
-Thou shalt not disrespect staff: Arkham and CQC are here to ensure a safe and fun gaming environment. You must heed their rules of conduct.
-Thou shalt not carry bags around: you are required to bring all bookbags and messenger bags to the CQC bag check. You are not allowed to carry them around the store, ever, per store policy.
-Thou shalt not steal: this one should go without saying. Don't be dumb.
-Thou shalt not touch merchandise: unless you're seriously considering purchasing the products on the shelves, please leave them on the shelves.
-Thou shalt not block fire exits/pathways: per fire code we need to keep exits clear. Please stay within the designated spectating areas.
-Thou shalt not bring outside food/drink: Arkham very kindly keeps their pantry stocked with food and drink items for purchase at every tournament. Please support the venue by not bringing your own snacks.
-Thou shalt not bully: trash talking is a healthy part of every tournament, but please don't go overboard. Be a good sport.
-Thou shalt not be salty: styling is a healthy part of the game, so don't let it ruin your night. Be a good sport.
-Thou shalt mind your surroundings: this is Close Quarters after all, so please make sure you stay out of the way of both people and the surrounding merchandise. Remember, if you break it, you WILL buy it.

General Tournament rules

*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 programmable input entry, rapid-fire, or other hardware assisted mechanisms are strictly forbidden.
*Accidentally pausing the game at any time during the fight will force you to forfeit the round.
*Any player using “Random Select” to pick their character, must “Random Select” again if they win the match, provided that there is no way to pick a certain character in the random box.
*You must provide your own controller for games played on all systems.
*All converters are the responsibility of the player.
*Cronus Max Plus and Titan One converters are banned.
*All wireless controllers other than the DualShock4 and WiiU Pro Controller are banned.
*DualShock4 players that don’t unpair their controller right after the match, are subject to disqualification.
*XBOX One wireless controllers are allowed to be used only with a USB cable, and no batteries or battery pack in the controller.
*Nintendo 3DS or 2DS are not allowed.
Removing the battery or otherwise disabling these controllers is NOT OK. You may not use these controllers under any circumstances.
*3rd party controllers which pair to a dongle like the MadCatz controllers are fine.

SPORTSMANSHIP

CQC was founded on and believes in the competitive spirit. However we are committed to hosting fun and accessible tournaments. Trash talk is permitted but please deliver a good attitude and don't go overboard. We are all here to have fun and uphold good sportsmanship!


Game Specific Rules

STREET FIGHTER V

Game version: US PlayStation 4
Game Settings: Versus Mode, 99 Seconds, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games, No Handicap
The top 8 competitors will play 3/5 Matches.
Legacy Controller Mode is banned.
All matches will be random stage select.

MORTAL KOMBAT XL

*Game version: US PlayStation 4
*Game Settings: Versus Mode, 2/3 Games, 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.


SUPER SMASH BROS FOR WIIU

*Game version: US Nintendo WiiU
*Game Settings: 2 Stock, 6 Minute Time Limit, Custom Moves Off, Items Off, Equipment Off, Handicap Off, Pause Off, Damage Ratio 100%, 2/3 Games
*Mii Fighters On (1-1-1-1 Default Miis)
*Amiibo’s are banned.
*Starter Stages: Battlefield (Miiverse), Final Destination, Lylat Cruise, Smashville, Town & City
*Counterpick Stages: Dream Land 64, Duck Hunt
*All Omega stages are banned.
*First stage is decided by (Rock Paper Scissors) best of 1. Winner strikes, then loser strikes twice, then winner. (1-2-2-1)
*Following stages decided by winner banning one stage from all stages and then loser choosing.
*Winning player is not locked into the same character for the next match, but has to pick before loser selects character.
*You may not choose a stage you have already won on unless mutually agreed to.
*You may not play on a stage that is not on the available stages list. This will result in a double disqualification.
*Maximum allowed time between games is 60 seconds. Any player violating this rule will be issued a loss.
*Sudden Death with a tied percentage/stock count will NOT determine the outcome of a tied game. A playoff match with 1 stock/2 minutes will determine the winner.
*There will be no loading anything on to the tournament consoles.