ZCSQ
players will be randomly divided into groups of 8 to10 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 |
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Jul 12th - Jul 26th
|
Signups for ZCS and ZCSQ
|
| Jul 21st
|
Finalized Rules, Eligibility Criteria, and Format delivered by the Directors
|
| Jul 30th
|
ZCSQ Draw
|
| Jul 31st
- Sep 6th
|
ZCSQ
Jul 31st - Aug 9th Round 1
Aug 14th - Aug 23rd Round 2
Aug 27th - Sep 6th Round 3
|
| Sep 9th |
Post remaining qualifiers for ZCS |
| Sep 10th |
ZCS Rd 1 Draw |
| Sep 11th - Oct 4th |
ZCS Rd 1 |
| Oct 6th - Nov 3rd |
Signups for Last Chance Open |
| Oct 8th |
ZCS Rd 2 Draw |
| Oct 9th - Nov 1st |
ZCS Rd 2 |
| Nov 4th - Dec 13th |
ZCS Rd 3
Nov 4th - Nov 17th QuarterFinals
Nov 18th - Nov 30th SemiFinals
Dec 1st - Dec 13th
|
| Nov 5th - Dec 20th |
Last Chance Tournament |
| Spring 2005 |
Dec 20th(2004) -
Jan 5th |
Discussions on the forum about proposed Rules, Format and Eligibility |
Dec 21st(2004)-
Jan 16th
|
Signups for ZCS and ZCSQ
|
| Jan 8th
|
Finalized Rules, Eligibility Criteria, and Format delivered by the Directors
|
| Jan 20th
|
ZCSQ Draw
|
| Jan 21st
- Feb 27th
|
ZCSQ
Jan 21st - Jan 30th Round 1
Feb 3rd - Feb 13th Round 2
Feb 17th - Feb 27th Round 3
|
| Mar 3rd |
Post remaining qualifiers for ZCS |
| Mar 4th |
ZCS Rd 1 Draw |
| Mar 5th - Mar 27th |
ZCS Rd 1 |
| Mar 28th - Apr 27th |
Signups for Last Chance Open |
| Mar 30th |
ZCS Rd 2 Draw |
| Apr 1st - Apr 25th |
ZCS Rd 2 |
| Apr 28th - Jun 8th |
ZCS Rd 3
Apr 28th - May 11th QuarterFinals
May 12th- May 25th SemiFinals
May 26th - Jun 8th
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| Apr 30th - Jun 18th |
Last Chance Tournament |
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