The 2nd Avatar - RULES

[majofa]

The AVATAR
Original idea by: Jaymanfu & majofa   |   Developed by: Jaymanfu & majofa  |   Art by: N/A   |   Organized by: majofa


Players battle to gain mastery over the four elements: AIR , EARTH , FIRE , and WATER .

1. HOW TO SIGN UP?
Anyone with a forum and a chat account can sign up for this event. Start by reading the rules very carefully. Then sign up by posting on a separate sign up topic. If you cannot find a sign up topic, or if it is locked, this event is not currently active, and you will have to wait for it to restart.

Maximum amount of participants for this event is 32. If the event is full, you can still sign up as a reserve player, and will get a chance to join the event if any of the players don't show up during round 1.

2. GETTING READY
Players will be divided into 4 groups, represented by each of the four elements. There are special deck-building rules for each bending style.

Each player starts at level 0, except their starting element, which starts at level 1.

AIR
Deft and agile. The Air benders use speed to defeat their opponents.

Level	Min. Deck Size	Shards
0	42	N/A
1	36	N/A
2	33	Shard of Serendipity
3	30	Shard of Bravery
*	30	Shard of Freedom

-NOTE: The player with the higher level Air-bending can choose to mulligan once per match. (This must be done BEFORE you play any cards.)
(*A player will also receive an extra mulligan at this level.)

EARTH
Sturdy and grounded. The Earth benders use their environment to crush their opponents.

Level	Mark Affinity	Shards
0	MARKS: 2* || min. CARDS: 12	N/A
1	MARKS: 2 || min. CARDS: 8	N/A
2	MARKS: 3 || min. CARDS: 6	Shard of Integrity
3	MARKS: 4 || min. CARDS: 4	Shard of Patience
*	MARKS: 5 || min. CARDS: 4	Shard of Sacrifice

-NOTE: The higher your bending level, the more MARKS you will randomly be given. In addition, you can use less cards of your MARK. You may only use the 'additional cards' of the mark your deck uses. You will always have access to the MARK that matches your element.

FIRE
Fierce and powerful. The Fire benders use fear and strength to destroy their opponents.

Level	Upgrades	Shards
0	0	N/A
1	6	N/A
2	12	Shard of Wisdom
3	18	Shard of Readiness
*	24	Shard of Focus

-NOTE: The higher your bending level, the more upgraded cards you can use. A player with a higher bending level than his opponent cannot be decked out.

WATER
Wise and resourceful. The Water benders adapt to any situation and quickly outwit their opponents.

Level	Element Affinity	Shards
0	2	N/A
1	3	N/A
2	4	Shard of Void
3	5	Shard of Divinity
*	6	Shard of Gratitude

-NOTE: The higher your bending level, the more Elements you will randomly be given. A player with a higher bending level than his opponent cannot be poisoned by his opponent.

Spoiler for poison rules:

You may not include the following cards in your deck if your Water-bending is lower than your opponent's:
(both unupped and upgraded)
Arsenic
Deathstalker
Poison
Forest Scorpion
Dune Scorpion
Chrysaora
Pufferfish (just the upped version)
If you get one of these creatures through a Fate Egg or Skeleton + Rewind, it's perfectly alright. Also, you can poison your own Voodoo Doll.

3. GAME PLAY
Each round will consist of two phases.
*NOTE: All shields are restricted to 3 copies per deck. No 'Other' cards allowed.
- Phase I -
At the start of this phase, you will be given random elements and mark(s) [any of the 12 elements] depending on your bending levels. A random element and mark can be the same, but you cannot use the same element and mark in the same deck (no monos). You can only build decks using these elements and marks. You will be randomly matched up with one player from each of the other 3 Elements.

This phase will last 6 days. If you win you will gain a level in the defeated opponent's element at the end of Phase I.

- Phase II -
At the start of this phase, you will be given random elements and mark(s) depending on your bending levels. One of your elements will automatically be of your starting bending element.

You will be seeded - based on your total levels - and placed in brackets with the remaining players of the same starting element. The player who emerges victorious will gain a level in their own element. The player who doesn't win a game will be eliminated from the event.
(Depending on the number of participants, the amount eliminated per round could be 1 or 2 people.)

4. DUELS
Players have 6 days in Part I and 3 days in Part II to make their matches happen. They must contact their opponent using a PM, and try to find a time that suits both. If the fight doesn't happen, both players lose by default, unless one player is clearly more active in trying to find a suitable time. The Event Organizer will determine who the most active player was, and his word is final.

Matches are best-of-five. The first player who wins 3 individual games, wins the match.

You are allowed to change your deck and MARK (if legal) between each duel.

It's a good idea to either record the matches, or take screenshots as proof, in case something weird, like a desync error, happens. Remember, a player who gets caught cheating, will be permanently banned from all Elements community PvP events, so please play fair.

5. AFTER DUELS
All players must submit their results in the 'Battle Results' section.

6. WINNER
The first player to reach maximum levels in all 4 elements will be crowned the new Avatar and the winner of the event. (*NOTE: Level 3 is the maximum level needed to win the event. Players can surpass this to give them more advantages, but it's not needed to win.)

7. REWARDS
You get to look cool like this:

The winner of the event will receive the title: 'The 2nd Avatar' and the following forum award icon: (same as last time)
The winner is also automatically qualified for the PvP World Championships - 2013.

[iancudorinmarian]

1) So when you get "marks" (for example ), that means you can only use one of those as your mark?
2) By getting a "mulligan", that means you can restart the match at your will once?
3) "You cannot be decked out", how can you control that, if you are decked out oponent loses or is the match restarted?
4) "Each player starts at level 0, except their starting element, which starts at level 1.", I still don't understand this, 2 examples, one for each case please?
5) Thanks for answering.

[majofa]

1) So when you get "marks" (for example ), that means you can only use one of those as your mark?
2) By getting a "mulligan", that means you can restart the match at your will once?
3) "You cannot be decked out", how can you control that, if you are decked out oponent loses or is the match restarted?

1) You have access to all of those and my swap between them between games.
2) Correct. It must be done BEFORE you play any cards by sending a message to your opponent. Please take a screenshot in case verification is needed.
3) If you are decked out, the game ends in a 'no-win' and the match resumes as normal. New decks can be chosen.

[iancudorinmarian]

Sorry to bother you, but I added 4) and 5) as well in my reply...

[majofa]

4) "Each player starts at level 0, except their starting element, which starts at level 1.", I still don't understand this, 2 examples, one for each case please?
5) Thanks for answering.

4) If you start as a Fire bender, you'll be level 1 in Fire bending and level 0 in Air, Earth, and Water bending.
5) You're welcome

[iancudorinmarian]

4) "Each player starts at level 0, except their starting element, which starts at level 1.", I still don't understand this, 2 examples, one for each case please?
5) Thanks for answering.

4) If you start as a Fire bender, you'll be level 1 in Fire bending and level 0 in Air, Earth, and Water bending.
5) You're welcome

Ok, I got it now, thanks again

[artimies7]

I'd love to join this, but with vacation coming up I'd never get all my matches done. I'm not very good at PvP anyway. Following though.

[iancudorinmarian]

I'm sorry for all the stupid questions I ask, but it's the first event I joined (except BL), so:

6)At the start of the event (let's say I get bending), if I get marks and , and the elements and , that means I have to use at least 12 cards if I use mark, but what if I use mark? I don't have the element choosen (randomly, in the example), then what element should I use minimum 12 cards?
7)(same example as above), that means I am automatically allowed to use mark?
8)Am I supposed to use at least 2 elements in every deck?

[majofa]

I'm sorry for all the stupid questions I ask, but it's the first event I joined (except BL), so:

6)At the start of the event (let's say I get bending), if I get marks and , and the elements and , that means I have to use at least 12 cards if I use mark, but what if I use mark? I don't have the element choosen (randomly, in the example), then what element should I use minimum 12 cards?
7)(same example as above), that means I am automatically allowed to use mark?
8)Am I supposed to use at least 2 elements in every deck?

6) Minimum cards of your Mark must match your Mark. So whichever element you choose, you must also include at least the minimum amount of cards that match that element.
7) Your starting element will always be included as one of your chosen Marks.
8) You'll have to have at least 2 elements in each deck.

[Zso_Zso]

- Phase II -
You will be seeded - based on your total levels - and placed in brackets with the remaining players of the same starting element. The player who emerges victorious will gain a level in their own element. The player who doesn't win a game will be eliminated from the event.
(Depending on the number of participants, the amount eliminated per round could be 1 or 2 people.)

If this phase is like a single elimination tournament, wouldn't half the players be eliminated -- all who lose the first match ?

[inthisroom]

I'd like to join but it depends when the event will really start.

If it started within the next 12 days, it would be impossible.

If it started after, I'd be able to join.

Please let me know.

[iancudorinmarian]

I'd like to join but it depends when the event will really start.

If it started within the next 12 days, it would be impossible.

If it started after, I'd be able to join.

Please let me know.

I thought it's going to start in like a week, letting everyone have time to sign up, maybe I'm wrong?
I don't really know, I'd wish to find out that as well, so we are two now.