Scheduling

• Players coordinate match times directly with their opponent

  • There will be a dedicated channel within the Alpha Clash Discord channel to find opponents called #online-leagues

• Matches must be completed within the round window

Rules & Play

• Matches are self-reported (Both players need to report the result)

• No live judges; players are expected to resolve games fairly

• Judges may be available in the Alpha Clash Discord Judge channel for questions or disputes

• Players may use a different deck each round if they choose

  • Once a match begins, players must use the same deck for both games within that match

Match Reporting & Verification

• Both players must submit results

• Screenshots are strongly recommended for all match results

• Players are encouraged to record and/or stream matches

• No 'spectators' present on TCG Arena. Only the two players should be inside the actual match. Any spectating should be done via live streams.

Unreported Matches

• If neither player reports → match is recorded as a draw

• If only one player reports → that result will be recorded as final

No-Show / Inactivity

• If a player does not respond to scheduling attempts within 48 hours, notify admins via Discord channel

• No-show = match loss

Scheduling Expectations

• Players must make a good-faith effort to schedule

• Players should provide at least 2–3 reasonable time options

Disputes & Rulings

• If a dispute occurs mid-match:

  • Pause the game and use the Ask a Judge channel in Discord for assistance

• If no Judge is available:

  • Players must resolve to the best of their ability

Disconnects / Technical Issues

• If a disconnect occurs, players should attempt to resume the game state if possible

Concessions

• Players may concede at any time

Cheating & Conduct

• Any form of cheating, abuse, or falsified reporting = immediate removal

• Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in warnings or removal

• This includes harassment, stalling, or bad-faith play

Drops & Replacements

• Players may drop at any time

• Dropped players will not be paired in future rounds

• Any late additions will receive a round loss for any round(s) that have already started or taken place prior to joining