Tournament Structure
READ THE RULES IN FULL PLEASE! This event is different than other MTGMELEE EVENTS. WE WILL BE USING ANOTHER PLATFORM TO DRAFT ON. This will be done on draftsim, mtgsalvation or another platform. If you recommend one, let me know!
Will still run with 6+ players. If less than 6 people show up, we will reschedule.
WE WILL BE USING HEROKU APP TO DRAFT. Please familiarize yourself with it before the tournament. Contact for any questions. HEROKU APP
- Format: DRAFT - 3x Zendikar Rising
- Best of 3 (Traditional Limited), Open decklist
- X rounda swiss, + top 8 (single elimination)
- Using MTG Arena "LIMITED TOURNAMENT MATCH" challenge option
- If 8 people, swiss. If 16, cut to top 4 with single elim. If 32 or more, cut to top 8 and redraft.
Get Started
- Create your MTGMelee account (if you don't already have one)
- Link your Twitch Account (Profile Settings)
- Register here (top right corner)!
If you have Amazon Prime and you link it to your Twitch account, you get a FREE sub to the channel of your choice. You can use that to enter for FREE if you'd like.
Drafting Format + MTGMelee
This is a draft event where we will draft outside of MTG Arena, then use the decks we drafted in-game. YOU MUST HAVE WILDCARDS AVAILABLE for any cards that you do not own in MTGArena.
- If 8 people, swiss. If 16, cut to top 4 with single elim. If 32 or more, cut to top 8 and redraft.
There will likely be a top 4 playoff (no re-draft) if less than 16 people. The prize is a little high for a quick 3-4 rounder.
For example, we draft of Heroku App. You pull a Shivan Dragon in pack one. You don't actually own a Shivan Dragon in MTGArena.
YOU STILL HAVE TO REGISTER ALL THE CARDS YOU DRAFT, but can obviously only PLAY cards that you own. Please take this into consideration while drafting/signing up for this event.
If you draft and then realize you do not own enough cards/wildcards, you will be dropped from the event.
Unfortunately, refunds on subscription entries are not possible, so please be sure when signing up.
In the event the draft process is compromised, I will attempt to still deliver a tournament experience. That may result in each player drafting in their own pod on arena, but this is an absolute LAST RESORT.
Decklists
- You will have to wait until AFTER drafting to submit a decklist. Drafting begins at the tournament start time. You will be instructed when to submit your decklist.
- Submit your decklist using the player controller page.
- Your decklist must be in ENGLISH.
- Decklists will be public at the start of the tournament.
Matches
Everything happens in your "Player Controller" page.
Pairings will be announced in the form of a notification, voice notification, SMS notification (if you activate it in your profile settings) and your player controller page will display your pairing in the "Current Pairing" section.
- You must click the green button to check-in to your match.
- Your opponent's decklist will display in the bottom left corner.
- Challenge your opponent using the MTG Arena screen name displayed and the MTG Arena "LIMITED TOURNAMENT MATCH" challenge option.
- Submit your Match result. (Intentional draws not allowed)
In-Match Rules
You will have 10 minutes to check-in and start your matches. You will be dropped if you don't start communicating with an admin or your opponent 10 minutes after round is paired. Pay attention to all notifications throughout the tournament.
Any types of connection issue, bugs, anything related to your game crashing/not functioning properly will not result in restarting the match. If it happens to you and only you, it is your fault, it is unfortunately the only way to deal with this fairly. Anything else will be dealt with in a civilized and fair fashion.
Players should be aware of known issues in MTG Arena.
Refer to the Digital Tournament Rules and Digital Infraction Guide for more information.
Communication
Issues with MTGMelee or your match? Contact us via our Discord server!
In the event that there is a dispute between players, we may ask for a screenshot in order to better understand a situation, or as a way to have proof that something is occurring. We also highly-recommend that you take a screenshot of every Victory screen when playing in a tournament, showing both players’ names; in the event of a dispute over which player won a match, these screenshots will generally act as concrete-proof of a victory.
Schedule
The Tournament will begin on November 21st, with the following schedule in Eastern Time (EDT):
- Registrations closes 10 minutes before the start of the tournament.
- All players MUST check-in at any time before 9:00 AM
- Round 1: Will start directly after the drafting process
- Following rounds approximately 30-45 mins after one another
- If 8 people, swiss. If 16, cut to top 4 with single elim. If 32 or more, cut to top 8 and redraft.
Prizes
- 1st: 50$ TheMythicStore.com Store credit (Donated by GoblinCredible Gaming)
- 2nd: 30$ TheMythicStore.com Store credit (Donated by GoblinCredible Gaming)
- 3rd: 20$ TheMythicStore.com Store credit (Donated by GoblinCredible Gaming)
- 4th: FREE Re-Sub to GoblinCredible on Twitch (come play the GoblinVitational #2 next month for FREE!) (Donated by GoblinCredible Gaming)
***Collusion is strictly prohibited except during the semifinal or final where prize split is allowed, but must be communicated to an admin prior to matches starting. Players caught colluding will receive bans from GoblinCredible Gaming events. Please, just play Magic!