Before Starting an Event
Open the event through the Events page on the Admin Dashboard.
Confirm Tournament Settings
Check the Tournament tab to ensure settings are correct. For example:
Check the number of Swiss rounds or whether the Dynamic rounds setting is enabled
Check whether a top cut has been added and the requirement to enter the phase (i.e. Top 8, Top 4, etc.)
A top cut can be added at any point during the Swiss phase, prior to ending the event. It does not need to be added prior to starting the event, but it's good practice to double-check beforehand to avoid any event delays.
For a more in-depth look on how to configure event phases, see these guides:
In the Event Details tab under the Gameplay Format & Rules Enforcement section, configure:
Gameplay Format
Rules Enforcement Level
These options will vary by game, but the Rules Enforcement Level determines which infractions and penalties can be issued during the event.
In the Settings tab under the Tournament Settings section, configure:
Round Duration
Points per Win
Points per Draw
Points per Loss
The option to reset the timer when round pairings are published
Confirm Player Requirements & Details
Navigate to the Players tab to ensure any player requirements are met or any other necessary actions are taken. For example:
Player check-in, if required
For Riftbound events, confirm the player has a Riot account connected
Assign a fixed seat to a player
Check that players have paid or issue an required refunds
Cancel player registrations as necessary
Review or confirm any submitted player decklists
For more details on the related event settings, refer to the following guides:
Accepting Payments & Refunding Players
Canceling or Dropping a Player
Decklist Submission Guide for Tournament Organizers
Start Event with Swiss Rounds
To start the event:
Click the Start Tournament button in the top right corner of the event page
Click the Start Event button in the confirmation pop-up window:
To pair players:
Click the Pair Round 1 button in the top right corner
Check the pairings in the Pairings tab
Click the Publish Round 1 Pairings button to confirm and publish the pairings
After publishing pairings:
Players will be able to submit their match results from the live event page on the respective player site (i.e. the Disney Lorcana Play Network or the Riftbound Gaming Network).
Results can also be input by Tournament Organizers under the Result column, either with the quick result options or by clicking the three dots (...) to bring up the Report Match Results module:
To clear submitted results:
Click the player's name in the Result column
Click Yes, clear result:
For more in-depth steps on managing player pairings and results, check out the Managing Player Pairings & Results guide.
Penalties and time extensions can be issued in the Actions column. For more in-depth guidance on that process, refer to the Player Infractions & Penalties article.
When all the round results have been entered:
Click the Publish Standings Round 1 button in the top right corner
Pair the next round
Enter results
Publish standings
Repeat for each Swiss round
Notes
Pairings and standings can be reverted at any point if necessary. Check out the Undoing & Reverting Results, Rounds, Phases, and Events guide for more details on that process.
Rounds can also be added or deleted during the Swiss phase by following the steps laid out in the Adding & Removing Rounds for Ongoing Events guide.
Events can also be ended at any point by clicking the three dots (…) on the right side of the screen and selecting End Event Early. For more on this process, refer to the End an Event Early article.
Progress to the Top Cut
When all of the rounds in the Swiss phase have been completed, advance to the top cut:
Click on the Perform Top X Cut (i.e. Top 4 Cut, Top 8 Cut, etc.) button in the upper right corner of the page
In the Advance to Phase 2 pop-up, review and make any necessary adjustments to the top cut
Click Proceed to Phase 2 to confirm and progress the event
For more in-depth instructions on adjusting a top cut, check out the Adding & Editing a Top Cut guide.
After the event has progressed to the top cut:
Click the Pair Top X button in the top right of the page to pair the players
Click Publish Top X Pairings to confirm the pairings
Results are submitted in the same way as the Swiss phase, either by the players or the Tournament Organizer.
When the results are finalized:
Click Publish standings & eliminate players in the top right of the page
Pair the next round
Submit results
Repeat until the end of the phase
Finish the Event
When all of the top cut rounds have been completed:
Check over the Standings tab to ensure the scores and placements are accurate
Click on Finish Event in the upper right corner to finalize the event
If any corrections need to be made after the event has been finished, the event can be re-opened by clicking the Undo button in the top right of the page. For more on this process, check out the steps in the Undoing & Reverting Results, Rounds, Phases, and Events article.