Sign-up Rules and Brackets
- The ranges for each bracket of play (in rankings and SR) are as follows:
- All who post will be checked by the end of sign-ups for your range (and obviously when I'm putting you in your brackets).
- Two days before sign-ups end will be when your bracket placement is locked in, also called the "lock-in" phase. At that point, even if you get enough pp to advance to a new bracket (eg. at 501K, you get enough to jump to 497K, but you will still be locked into the 699-500K bracket). However, advancements before that point will be accounted for and you will be moved to the proper bracket.
-Players who sign up during this lock-in phase will also be subject to said lock-in as well.
-There will also be a new selection phase that begins at the same time as the lock-in phase. The particulars will be explained in the Competition ruleset.
-Any bracket that has one or zero participants will be removed.
--If a bracket has only one player, they will be given a one-time option to jump down to a lower bracket (eg. a single 499-300K player may jump to the 299-200K bracket). If this option is not taken, you will be removed alongside the bracket.
--If this option is taken, this will be waived if and ONLY if a lower-bracket single player decides to jump into your bracket to make it a 2-person (and thus viable) bracket. If nobody opts to take the advancement (or will otherwise be affected by it before you), your own advancement will take place.
-Sign-ups officially end at 23:59 February 28th, 2023. Anyone who asks after this day will not be added.
- 900K+ (1.5-2*)
- 899-700K (2-2.5*)
- 699-500K (2.5-3*)
- 499-300K (3-3.5*)
- 299-200K (3.5-4*)
- 199-150K (4-4.5*)
- 149K-100K (4.5-5*)
- 99K-50K (5-5.5*)
- 50K-10K (5.5-6*)
- <10K (6*+)
- All who post will be checked by the end of sign-ups for your range (and obviously when I'm putting you in your brackets).
- Two days before sign-ups end will be when your bracket placement is locked in, also called the "lock-in" phase. At that point, even if you get enough pp to advance to a new bracket (eg. at 501K, you get enough to jump to 497K, but you will still be locked into the 699-500K bracket). However, advancements before that point will be accounted for and you will be moved to the proper bracket.
-Players who sign up during this lock-in phase will also be subject to said lock-in as well.
-There will also be a new selection phase that begins at the same time as the lock-in phase. The particulars will be explained in the Competition ruleset.
-Any bracket that has one or zero participants will be removed.
--If a bracket has only one player, they will be given a one-time option to jump down to a lower bracket (eg. a single 499-300K player may jump to the 299-200K bracket). If this option is not taken, you will be removed alongside the bracket.
--If this option is taken, this will be waived if and ONLY if a lower-bracket single player decides to jump into your bracket to make it a 2-person (and thus viable) bracket. If nobody opts to take the advancement (or will otherwise be affected by it before you), your own advancement will take place.
Examples
Example 1: Player 1 is the only one in the 500-699K bracket and opts to take the advancement to the 300-499K bracket. Player 2 is also the only one in the 700-899K bracket but does not take the advancement. Player 2 will be removed with their bracket while Player 1 will advance.
Example 2: Player 1 is the only one in the 500-699K bracket and opts to take the advancement to the 300-499K bracket. Player 2 is also the only one in the 700-899K bracket and also takes the advancement. Player 3 is also the only one in the 900K+ bracket but does not take the advancement. Player 2 will advance as they were still in a single-person bracket, but Player 1 will not because Player 2 has moved up to join them.
Example 3: Same scenario as Example 2 except the 900K+ does take the advancement. Player 2 will remain in their bracket since Player 3 advanced, while Player 1 will be removed as nobody was able to move into their bracket.
Example 2: Player 1 is the only one in the 500-699K bracket and opts to take the advancement to the 300-499K bracket. Player 2 is also the only one in the 700-899K bracket and also takes the advancement. Player 3 is also the only one in the 900K+ bracket but does not take the advancement. Player 2 will advance as they were still in a single-person bracket, but Player 1 will not because Player 2 has moved up to join them.
Example 3: Same scenario as Example 2 except the 900K+ does take the advancement. Player 2 will remain in their bracket since Player 3 advanced, while Player 1 will be removed as nobody was able to move into their bracket.
-Sign-ups officially end at 23:59 February 28th, 2023. Anyone who asks after this day will not be added.
Competition Rules
- Scores must be submitted or dated from 00:00 March 1st to 23:59 March 24th. That does mean you will need to re-do your score if you had one submitted previously.
- There is no limit to the number of scores you may submit, so long as it is submitted within the time-frame of the challenge. Submit one-and-dones, or replay your maps every day until you get the best score you can, whatever works for you.
- Picture proof or a link to the score is required in a companion thread that will be made on the day the challenge starts. It is also on you to ensure your links work and are updated. I can and will trawl for scores if absolutely necessary or if something janky happens, and if I find a broken link I will try to point it out, but I will not be doing so regularly.
- Players who have not submitted more than one score after the first week will be automatically DQ'd and may not re-enter. Repeat offenders will be barred from participating in future challenges. If you find out you can no longer participate or don't want to, please just let me know instead of ghosting. I have no problem with you requesting to leave at any time.
- All mods are available for use. However, be aware that using mods such as NF, HT, or SO to get "easy" SS's will mean you might lose on score tiebreaks.
- Points will be distributed based on the number of songs used in each bracket. 1st place will get 6 points with 6 songs, for example, 2nd 5, and so on. If there are more players than there are songs, those who fall outside of that number will not be given points.
--Using extra mods will not earn you extra points by itself. However, they can be used to aid you in score tiebreaks.
- If a player SS's a map, they will be given a bonus point.
- Tiebreaks will be broken down as follows, from top priority to lowest: Accuracy->score->timestamp.
--Example 1: Player A has a play with 93% acc., while Player B has 95%. In this scenario, Player B would win the map.
--Example 2: Player A and Player B both have 97% acc, but Player A has 8.5M points while Player B has 7.8M points. In this scenario, Player A would win the map.
--Example 3: Player A and Player B both SS the map, but Player B has 1,100 more points due to a faster spinner. In this scenario Player B would win.
--Example 4: Player A and Player B both SS the map and either have the same spinner points or the map has no spinner. However, Player A submitted their play one day before Player B. In this scenario, Player A would win.
- The player from each bracket with the most points wins.
- There is no limit to the number of scores you may submit, so long as it is submitted within the time-frame of the challenge. Submit one-and-dones, or replay your maps every day until you get the best score you can, whatever works for you.
- Picture proof or a link to the score is required in a companion thread that will be made on the day the challenge starts. It is also on you to ensure your links work and are updated. I can and will trawl for scores if absolutely necessary or if something janky happens, and if I find a broken link I will try to point it out, but I will not be doing so regularly.
- Players who have not submitted more than one score after the first week will be automatically DQ'd and may not re-enter. Repeat offenders will be barred from participating in future challenges. If you find out you can no longer participate or don't want to, please just let me know instead of ghosting. I have no problem with you requesting to leave at any time.
- All mods are available for use. However, be aware that using mods such as NF, HT, or SO to get "easy" SS's will mean you might lose on score tiebreaks.
- Points will be distributed based on the number of songs used in each bracket. 1st place will get 6 points with 6 songs, for example, 2nd 5, and so on. If there are more players than there are songs, those who fall outside of that number will not be given points.
--Using extra mods will not earn you extra points by itself. However, they can be used to aid you in score tiebreaks.
- If a player SS's a map, they will be given a bonus point.
- Tiebreaks will be broken down as follows, from top priority to lowest: Accuracy->score->timestamp.
--Example 1: Player A has a play with 93% acc., while Player B has 95%. In this scenario, Player B would win the map.
--Example 2: Player A and Player B both have 97% acc, but Player A has 8.5M points while Player B has 7.8M points. In this scenario, Player A would win the map.
--Example 3: Player A and Player B both SS the map, but Player B has 1,100 more points due to a faster spinner. In this scenario Player B would win.
--Example 4: Player A and Player B both SS the map and either have the same spinner points or the map has no spinner. However, Player A submitted their play one day before Player B. In this scenario, Player A would win.
- The player from each bracket with the most points wins.
Map and Selection Rules
Still need to make some edits to the rules and such, and I am aware my other challenge is still going, but I wanted to at least get sign-ups underway.
Also, don't be afraid to advertise it to friends and elsewhere! It'll be a pain at times to get everything to look right, but I'm all for more participants.
-- The tentative general maps for this challenge are as follows:
-For this challenge, the SR for each map will be shared by their respective brackets. I.e. any 2* map will be the choice for the 700-899K and the 500-699K brackets.
--This does NOT mean the brackets are competing against each other. They are essentially using the same map pool.
-At the same time as the lock-in phase, the selection phase will begin. In this phase, all players will be selecting 3 bonus map picks
--Bonus Pick 1 will be to pick one bonus map from the above that is NOT used (aka from the Bonus PIck 1 box) and is at least one full SR above your bracket, +/- .1*. (i.e. the 700-899K/500-699K need to choose a difficulty that is at least 3.9* or higher). If there is no applicable choice (mainly for the <10K bracket), you may pick one top diff of your choice from the bonus pool.
--Bonus picks 2 will be to select one map from the designated "Mini-Marathon" pool provided at the bottom of the box. You must select from within the SR range of your bracket (so those in the 3-3.5* or 3.5-4* must select a map from the 3-4* pool).
--Bonus pick 3 is the same as with Bonus pick 2, except from the 10min.+ "Mega Marathon" maps.
--These bonus picks will not earn you any points, nor are they for competing against others in your bracket. However, I will be giving bonus prizes based on how well you do on these maps.
General map picks for all players
-Valkyrja
-Guilty all the Same
-143 (Extended Ver.)
-The Sound of Hunger Rises
-Guilty Grimoire
-Guilty all the Same
-143 (Extended Ver.)
-The Sound of Hunger Rises
-Guilty Grimoire
-For this challenge, the SR for each map will be shared by their respective brackets. I.e. any 2* map will be the choice for the 700-899K and the 500-699K brackets.
--This does NOT mean the brackets are competing against each other. They are essentially using the same map pool.
-At the same time as the lock-in phase, the selection phase will begin. In this phase, all players will be selecting 3 bonus map picks
--Bonus Pick 1 will be to pick one bonus map from the above that is NOT used (aka from the Bonus PIck 1 box) and is at least one full SR above your bracket, +/- .1*. (i.e. the 700-899K/500-699K need to choose a difficulty that is at least 3.9* or higher). If there is no applicable choice (mainly for the <10K bracket), you may pick one top diff of your choice from the bonus pool.
--Bonus picks 2 will be to select one map from the designated "Mini-Marathon" pool provided at the bottom of the box. You must select from within the SR range of your bracket (so those in the 3-3.5* or 3.5-4* must select a map from the 3-4* pool).
--Bonus pick 3 is the same as with Bonus pick 2, except from the 10min.+ "Mega Marathon" maps.
--These bonus picks will not earn you any points, nor are they for competing against others in your bracket. However, I will be giving bonus prizes based on how well you do on these maps.
Mini-Marathon Pools
900K+ (1.5-2*):
-Makino Ui - Undine [Aquamarine]
-Inferi - The Promethean Kings [The Merciful]
-Various - Songs Compilation V [Akitoshi's Normal]
-Siinamata - Sore wa, Mahiru no Suisei [A Midday Comet]
-Izumi Kanata - Shiawase Negau Kanata Kara [Shiawase...]
700-899K/500-699K (2-3*):
-Shimotsuki Haruka - MARIA [Neverending Dusk]
-Tatsh - Image -MATERIAL- [Reflections of Disruption]
-Sound Horizon - Utsukushiki Mono [Treasure]
-Kinoshita Ringo - Cordless *Tere*PHONE [Call Me]
-Corpo-Mente - Dorma [Eternal Sleep]
300-499K/200-299K (3-4*):
-BUMP OF CHICKEN - Zero [Rain]
-Camellia - Flamewall [Nymphe's Hard]
-Ray - Songs Compilation [Marathon]
-Rionos - Pocket o Fukuramasete [Stuffing my Pockets]
-Anan Ryoko - Refrain [Refrain]
150-199K/100-149K (4-5*):
-BGH Music - Best of Impossible Remix 2020 [Melodic Heaven]
-Senya - Kachou Fuugetsu [Illusion]
-Pendulum - The Island [Absolution]
-Infected Mushroom - Spitfire [Collab]
-zts - Worldenddominator [The Grand Escape]
50-99K/10-49K (5-6*):
-Our Stolen Theory - United (L.A.O.S. Remix) [Everlasting]
-Nekomata Master+ - Kung Fu Empire [Legacy]
-Sakuraburst - Cherry Blossoms Explode Across the Dying Horizon [Isolation]
-Xanthochroid - Toward Truth and Reconciliation [Neverending]
-Celldweller - End of an Empire [Immortal]
<10K (6*+):
-GLORYHAMMER - The Epic Rage of Furious Thunder [For the Eternal Glory of Dundee]
-Silentroom - Nhelv [Expert]
-Dragonforce - Reasons to Live [Reason to Survive]
-GYSE - HONESTY [RIGHTEOUSNESS OF MORALITY]
-Rivers of Nihil - Hollow [Endless Days]
-Makino Ui - Undine [Aquamarine]
-Inferi - The Promethean Kings [The Merciful]
-Various - Songs Compilation V [Akitoshi's Normal]
-Siinamata - Sore wa, Mahiru no Suisei [A Midday Comet]
-Izumi Kanata - Shiawase Negau Kanata Kara [Shiawase...]
700-899K/500-699K (2-3*):
-Shimotsuki Haruka - MARIA [Neverending Dusk]
-Tatsh - Image -MATERIAL- [Reflections of Disruption]
-Sound Horizon - Utsukushiki Mono [Treasure]
-Kinoshita Ringo - Cordless *Tere*PHONE [Call Me]
-Corpo-Mente - Dorma [Eternal Sleep]
300-499K/200-299K (3-4*):
-BUMP OF CHICKEN - Zero [Rain]
-Camellia - Flamewall [Nymphe's Hard]
-Ray - Songs Compilation [Marathon]
-Rionos - Pocket o Fukuramasete [Stuffing my Pockets]
-Anan Ryoko - Refrain [Refrain]
150-199K/100-149K (4-5*):
-BGH Music - Best of Impossible Remix 2020 [Melodic Heaven]
-Senya - Kachou Fuugetsu [Illusion]
-Pendulum - The Island [Absolution]
-Infected Mushroom - Spitfire [Collab]
-zts - Worldenddominator [The Grand Escape]
50-99K/10-49K (5-6*):
-Our Stolen Theory - United (L.A.O.S. Remix) [Everlasting]
-Nekomata Master+ - Kung Fu Empire [Legacy]
-Sakuraburst - Cherry Blossoms Explode Across the Dying Horizon [Isolation]
-Xanthochroid - Toward Truth and Reconciliation [Neverending]
-Celldweller - End of an Empire [Immortal]
<10K (6*+):
-GLORYHAMMER - The Epic Rage of Furious Thunder [For the Eternal Glory of Dundee]
-Silentroom - Nhelv [Expert]
-Dragonforce - Reasons to Live [Reason to Survive]
-GYSE - HONESTY [RIGHTEOUSNESS OF MORALITY]
-Rivers of Nihil - Hollow [Endless Days]
Mega Marathon Pools
900K+/700-899K/500-699K (2-3*):
-Leo Ku - Qing ge Wan [Ai]
-Linkin Park - Living Things [Marathon Lite]
300-499K/200-299K (3-4*):
-Yoko Ishida - parapara MAX [Marathon]
-Dzeko & Torres - 2013 in 10 Minutes [Marathon]
-Dance Dance Revolution NON STOP MEGAMIX [Marathon]
-Various - Vansire Songs Compliation [Megamodernity]
150-199K/100-149K (4-5*):
-Various - Nightcore Mix Compliation [Marathon]
-ZUN - ZUN Nonstop Medley [Marathon]
-Exit Trance - SPEED ANIME TRANCE BEST pt1 [Marathon]
-Rameses B - "Sentient" Chill Mix [Marathon]
50-99K/10-49K (5-6*):
-Demetori - Crimson Belvedere ~ Eastern Dream [Scarlet Dream]
-Hapi - THE MEDLY OF POKEMON RGBY+GSC -3PBs- [Marathon]
-Ogara Yui - Songs Compliation [Memories]
-Within Temptation - The Unforgiving [Marathon]
<10K (6*+):
-FELT - Songs Compilation [Milky Wings]
-Yorushika - Songs COmpilation [Moonlight]
-Ne Obliviscaris - Painters of the Tempest (Part II): Triptych [Blinding Horizon
-Lost Horizon - Highlander (The One) [The Final Journey]
-Wilderun - Identifier [Idiosyncrasy]
-Leo Ku - Qing ge Wan [Ai]
-Linkin Park - Living Things [Marathon Lite]
300-499K/200-299K (3-4*):
-Yoko Ishida - parapara MAX [Marathon]
-Dzeko & Torres - 2013 in 10 Minutes [Marathon]
-Dance Dance Revolution NON STOP MEGAMIX [Marathon]
-Various - Vansire Songs Compliation [Megamodernity]
150-199K/100-149K (4-5*):
-Various - Nightcore Mix Compliation [Marathon]
-ZUN - ZUN Nonstop Medley [Marathon]
-Exit Trance - SPEED ANIME TRANCE BEST pt1 [Marathon]
-Rameses B - "Sentient" Chill Mix [Marathon]
50-99K/10-49K (5-6*):
-Demetori - Crimson Belvedere ~ Eastern Dream [Scarlet Dream]
-Hapi - THE MEDLY OF POKEMON RGBY+GSC -3PBs- [Marathon]
-Ogara Yui - Songs Compliation [Memories]
-Within Temptation - The Unforgiving [Marathon]
<10K (6*+):
-FELT - Songs Compilation [Milky Wings]
-Yorushika - Songs COmpilation [Moonlight]
-Ne Obliviscaris - Painters of the Tempest (Part II): Triptych [Blinding Horizon
-Lost Horizon - Highlander (The One) [The Final Journey]
-Wilderun - Identifier [Idiosyncrasy]
Prizes
- The winner of each bracket will earn 1 month's Osu!Supporter from me.
- If a player SS's all their songs in their bracket, I will give them 2 months Supporter on top of the 1 month for winning.
- The rewards for FCs/SSs on the bonus maps are as follows:
- If a player SS's all their songs in their bracket, I will give them 2 months Supporter on top of the 1 month for winning.
- The rewards for FCs/SSs on the bonus maps are as follows:
FC rewards
-FC bonus 1 or 2: 1 extra month each
-FC Bonus 3: 2 Extra months
-FC all three: 6 Extra months
-FC Bonus 3: 2 Extra months
-FC all three: 6 Extra months
SS Rewards
- Others are more than welcome to offer their own rewards to players if they so choose. However, if you are participating you may not offer a reward of any kind for the challenge. If there is enough support for it I may allow for rewards on brackets outside your own, but that remains to be seen.-SS Bonus 1 and 2: 2 extra months each
-SS Bonus 3: 4 extra months
-SS all three: 8 Extra months
-SS Bonus 3: 4 extra months
-SS all three: 8 Extra months
Still need to make some edits to the rules and such, and I am aware my other challenge is still going, but I wanted to at least get sign-ups underway.
Also, don't be afraid to advertise it to friends and elsewhere! It'll be a pain at times to get everything to look right, but I'm all for more participants.