The Hazy Classic: Moonlight #4
Tournament

The Hazy Classic: Moonlight #4

Mar 21st, 2026 Online https://discord.gg/jmKf9AHqqX

THE HAZY CLASSIC

A Premier Monthly UMVC3 Tournament

High-Level Play, High-Level Servers. Powered by Moonlight.

🗓️ 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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