Winner of prior game must keep same character, but may change perks prior to the losing player selecting their character and perks
Loser of prior game may switch character and perks
Winner of prior game is allowed 3 Stage Bans prior to counter-picking
No DSR (players are allowed to counterpick to a stage they won on earlier in the set if the stage is not banned by their opponent)
Mutual Agreement is not permitted. Players may not agree to play on a stage that would otherwise violate the existing stage rules. A player who repeatedly attempts to coerce their opponent into such an agreement may be penalized with a game or set loss, depending on the severity and frequency of the infraction.
If a game ends in a time over or with both players losing their last stocks simultaneously, the game’s winner is determined by the following criteria, in order:
Player with more stocks remaining
Player with less percent damage
New game on same stage with 1 stock and 2-minute timer