Welcome to the semifinals of BLT II! Congratulations to the four teams that have made it this far. This will work almost identically to the group stages, with the seven players of each team facing off in a best of one series. As for the matchups, the number one ranked team in the Black Group will be facing the number two ranked team in the White Group. Subsequently, the number one ranked team in the White Group will be facing the number two ranked team in the Black Group. These matchups have not already occurred during the group stages, so we are in for some interesting battles! Due to my lateness with the thread (sorry), the deadline is pushed to Tuesday, November 17th at 5pm EST (GMT -5), so get in contact with your opponent as soon as possible! Good luck to everyone.
Basic tournament rules - you absolutely should read this, especially if you're new to forum tournaments
Sportsmanship: Don't be an ass. Not to your opponents, not to your team, not on PS, not on Smogon, not to me. The punishment could be as severe as a server ban (which is an instant loss for you), forum infraction, or disqualification. A bit of friendly banter is ok, but please know where to draw the line. Think before you type, please.
Scheduling and Activity Wins: Contact your opponent as quickly as possible on their Smogon wall, and look out for them on PS. You will have one week from the posting of the week's matches to get it done, and I will not be granting any extensions for any reasons. If your opponent is not responding to your post on their wall, cannot be found on PS, or miss multiple scheduled times, make a detailed activity post in the thread letting me know why you deserve the win. As long as you have visible attempts at scheduling (such as wall posts), you will be fine.
Disconnections and Timer: A timer loss is a loss. No if's, and's, or but's about it. If your opponent is nice enough to replay that's fine, but they are by no means obligated to.
Ghosting and Identity: Don't take or give battle advice or make moves based solely on the suggestions of others, and don't pretend[ to be someone else in order to play as them. You will be caught, and you will be disqualified.
Substitutions: Managers are free to substitute out inactive players at any point during the week with anyone on this list. Be sure to post in the thread when making a substitution.
Scheduling and Activity Wins: Contact your opponent as quickly as possible on their Smogon wall, and look out for them on PS. You will have one week from the posting of the week's matches to get it done, and I will not be granting any extensions for any reasons. If your opponent is not responding to your post on their wall, cannot be found on PS, or miss multiple scheduled times, make a detailed activity post in the thread letting me know why you deserve the win. As long as you have visible attempts at scheduling (such as wall posts), you will be fine.
Disconnections and Timer: A timer loss is a loss. No if's, and's, or but's about it. If your opponent is nice enough to replay that's fine, but they are by no means obligated to.
Ghosting and Identity: Don't take or give battle advice or make moves based solely on the suggestions of others, and don't pretend[ to be someone else in order to play as them. You will be caught, and you will be disqualified.
Substitutions: Managers are free to substitute out inactive players at any point during the week with anyone on this list. Be sure to post in the thread when making a substitution.
Matchups! The format is Smogon name (PS name, if different):
___vs._
Fletchinder Eterna (anto) - Celestic Celebis (Snowy.)
Fletchinder Eterna (anto) - Celestic Celebis (Snowy.)
Ubers: pokeblade101 / PK-XxBladezxX-101 vs. Dominatio
OU: Hairy Toenail vs. Updated Kanto
UU: Pak / Pakmasta vs. Do A Bibarel
RU: naruto(sage) vs. Roseybear
NU: M&M suspect test vs. Jarii
LC: Lepros vs. OP
DOU: miltankmilk vs. Lasagne
Ubers: Megazard vs. Pohjis
OU: Jmac AU vs. Scyther no Swiping
UU: Jordn / Jrdn vs. Eyan
RU: TheLastOne vs. Arifeen
NU: Kiyo vs. AV99
LC: majaspic22 vs. BreloomMyHomie / TechSupportBreloom
DOU: Ace-11 vs. EXAMPLE000
To the players: Remember to use Tournaments chat's new private room, The Dojo, to discuss everything about BLT and find your opponents! Again, this week ends November 17th at 5:00 PM EST. Good luck everyone!
