THE HAZY CLASSIC
A Premier Monthly UMVC3 Tournament
High-Level Play, High-Level Servers. Powered by Moonlight.
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🗓️ Date & Time
Saturday, April 18th
6:00 PM PST
Check-in: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST
You MUST check-in during this window to compete
🎮 Platform & Region
PC & Xbox (played via Moonlight)
Server Region: AWS Oregon
Open to all regions, but NA West Coast connections have a ping advantage
💰 Prizing
Entry Fee: FREE
Prizing via
Matcherino
- 1st Place: 60%
- 2nd Place: 30%
- 3rd Place: 10%
Starting Pot:
$50
🎯 About The Tournament
Welcome to The Hazy Classic, a premier monthly UMVC3 tournament series that sets a new standard for online competition.
We're cutting through the lag and the excuses by running exclusively on Moonlight, powered by state-of-the-art servers. Say goodbye to Parsec woes and get ready for crisp, competitive play.
Join in on Saturdays to see who's truly motivated.
🚀 Connection & How to Play
Play on Moonlight
This tournament is run using Moonlight for a superior online experience.
What is Moonlight? Moonlight is an open source alternative to Parsec that has better compatibility and runs smoother on a larger amount of PC hardware with no account needed.
All players are expected to review the setup guide prior to the tournament.
Full Connection Setup Guide
Match Communication & Discord
All match communication must be handled through Discord. Once you're registered and checked in, use our Discord server to:
- Coordinate matches and server connections
- Report match scores to tournament organizers
- Get real-time tournament updates and announcements
Important Requirements:
- DQ Timer: Players have 10 minutes to report to their match once it's called. Failure to respond may result in disqualification
- Nickname Consistency: Your Discord server nickname must match your start.gg username for easy identification
THC Discord
📋 Tournament Rules
Bracket & Match Format
- Bracket Type: Double Elimination
- Match Rules: First-to-three (FT3) for all matches
Character & Team Selection
- Winner's Lock: Same team, can change point character by holding assist
- Loser's Freedom: May change entire team
- Banned Colors:
- Firebrand Slot 21 (Morbius)
- Zero Slot 22 (Spongebob)
Gameplay Rules
- Tied Game: Replay with same characters/assists
- Pausing: Results in loss of that game
- Rage Quitting: Additional game loss penalty
Stage Selection
Allowed Stages:
☃️ Bonne Wonderland
‼️ Danger Room
✈️ Shield Air Show
🔳 Training Room
😈 THC Arena (Demon Village Redux)
💣 umvc3_dust2 (Tricell Laboratory)
🌃 City That Never Sleeps (Modded)
🩸 Bloody Palace (Demon Village)
Selection Process: Coin flip decides which player's pre-selected stage is used for the set. Set your preference in Discord. Default: Bonne Wonderland.
Player Conduct & Integrity
Participants are expected to uphold a high standard of sportsmanship.
- Respect for Organizers: Harassment or threats toward TOs is strictly prohibited
- False Reporting: Knowingly making false accusations is prohibited
Prohibited behavior includes: Personal insults, threats, spamming, false accusations, refusing TO instructions.
Consequences: Violations can result in DQ, temporary bans, or permanent bans at TO discretion. Individuals banned from the associated stream are also banned from competing.
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