ZCSQ
players will be randomly divided into groups of 7 to 10 players, as the numbers permit
it. The Directors
may re-size the brackets depending on entries, to evenly distribute the players.
The number of entries that will make up the ZCSQ will be determined by the
number of entries submitted and the closest number that will evenly distribute
the players into brackets. All remaining entries will be placed on a
replacement list and will be prioritized according to the order they submitted
their entry.
Public dice rolls
will be used to randomly distribute the field into the brackets.
- Each player will play every other player in
their bracket. Points will depend on the round being played.
- The winner will post the result within 24 hrs.
of match completion
- Either player may submit the dice log for
analysis.
- After the First Round the Brackets will be
divided into Winners Brackets and Elimination Brackets.
- After the Second Round, the top two Players
from each Winners Bracket will qualify for the ZCS.
- In the First Round only Tie breakers will be
decided on head to head competition.
Round 1.
11 pt matches.
- The top two players from each bracket move to
the Winners Brackets for round 2.
- Third through sixth place players will advance
to the elimination brackets.
- The remaining players will be
eliminated from the tournament and become eligible for the Last Chance
tournament
Round
2.
Winners Bracket 13 pt matches.
Elimination Bracket 11 pt Matches.
- The top two players from each Winners Bracket
Qualify for the ZCS.
- The remaining players from the Winners Bracket
advance to Round 3 in the elimination brackets
- The first through 4th place in the elimination
bracket advance to Round 3 in the elimination brackets
- The remaining players will be
eliminated from the tournament and become eligible for the Last Chance
tournament.
Round
3.
Elimination Brackets only, 13 pt matches
- A minimum of the top two finishers in each
Bracket will qualify for the ZCS.
Tie
Breakers:
In the event of ties
affecting advancement, the following will apply.
- Head to head competition in the current round
of play
a.
First by the number of wins against all the other players in that tie,
b.
Second, if necessary, by who won over the other player.
- The cumulative record of wins and losses in
the current and previous round(s)
- An elimination or round robin playoff,
depending upon the number of tied players.
- All tie break matches will be the same number
of points as the round and bracket that is being decided.
The final number to advance will be determined by
the Directors based on the need to create balanced ZCS Brackets.
| Fall 2004 |
| Jul 9th - Jul 19th |
Discussions on the forum about proposed Rules, Format and Eligibility |
|
Jul 12th - Jul 26th
|
Signups for ZCS and ZCSQ
|
| Jul 21st
|
Finalized Rules, Eligibility Criteria, and Format delivered by the Directors
|
| Jul 31st, 3:30pm ET
|
ZCSQ Draw
|
| Jul 31st
- Sep 11th
|
ZCSQ
Jul 31st - Aug 15th Round 1
Aug 17th - Aug 29th Round 2
Sep 1st - Sep 11th Round 3
|
| Sep 12th |
Post remaining qualifiers for ZCS |
| Sep 13th |
ZCS Rd 1 Draw |
| Sep 14th - Oct 7th |
ZCS Rd 1 |
| Oct 9th - Nov 3rd |
Signups for Last Chance Open |
| Oct 9th |
ZCS Rd 2 Draw |
| Oct 10th - Nov 2nd |
ZCS Rd 2 |
| Nov 5th - Dec 6th |
"All
Final Eight" Round
|
| Dec 10th - Jan 19th |
ZCS Rd 3
Dec 10th - Dec 19th QuarterFinals
Dec 20th - Jan 4th SemiFinals
Jan 5th - Jan 19th Finals
|
| Nov 5th - Dec 20th |
Last Chance Tournament |
| Spring 2005 |
Jan 20th -
Feb 5th |
Discussions on the forum about proposed Rules, Format and Eligibility |
|
Jan 21st - Feb 16th
|
Signups for ZCS and ZCSQ
|
| Feb 8th
|
Finalized Rules, Eligibility Criteria, and Format delivered by the Directors
|
| Feb 20th
|
ZCSQ Draw
|
| Feb 21st - March 27th
|
ZCSQ
Feb 21st - Feb 28th Round 1
Mar 3rd - Mar 13th Round 2
Mar 17th - Mar 27th Round 3
|
| Apr 3rd |
Post remaining qualifiers for ZCS |
| Apr 4th |
ZCS Rd 1 Draw |
| Apr 5th - Apr 27th |
ZCS Rd 1 |
| Apr 28th - May 27th |
Signups for Last Chance Open |
| Apr 30th |
ZCS Rd 2 Draw |
| May 1st - May 25th |
ZCS Rd 2 |
| May 28th - Jul 8th |
ZCS Rd 3
May 28th - Jun 11th QuarterFinals
Jun 12th- Jun 25th SemiFinals
Jun 26th - Jul 8th
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| May 30th - Jul 18th |
Last Chance Tournament |
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