-
Snag some vintage SPL team logo merch over at our Teespring store before January 12th!
-
Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time to read the global rules.
SPL IX - Administrative Decisions
- Thread starter Quite Quiet
- Start date
- Status
RE: Gondra vs Znain
Situation: At some point in week 9, Znain tested teams with user Miguelmart. On Sunday, Miguelmart revealed information to Gondra about two teams he thought Znain was likely to bring to their game. While Znain did not use the exact teams that were leaked, the team he brought had several similarities to what was leaked. As a result, Gondra had a clear advantage during this game.
Result: The game between Gondra and Znain is being considered a dead game. Miguelmart will be tournament banned for 6 months.
----------
Please note that while leaking teams is clearly against the rules, the current rules do not address consequences for the receiver of leaked information, especially as we have no evidence that Gondra sought out or asked for such information. For this reason, Gondra will not be punished for this incident. The TD team is reviewing the rules on leaking and plans to make changes to this, but we will not retroactively enforce any such changes.
We are also investigating and reviewing any potential breaches of trust involving the members of the TD team involved in this. While there are no rules in place requiring regular users to report team leaks, we take breaches of trust among Tournament Directors very seriously.
Situation: At some point in week 9, Znain tested teams with user Miguelmart. On Sunday, Miguelmart revealed information to Gondra about two teams he thought Znain was likely to bring to their game. While Znain did not use the exact teams that were leaked, the team he brought had several similarities to what was leaked. As a result, Gondra had a clear advantage during this game.
Result: The game between Gondra and Znain is being considered a dead game. Miguelmart will be tournament banned for 6 months.
----------
Please note that while leaking teams is clearly against the rules, the current rules do not address consequences for the receiver of leaked information, especially as we have no evidence that Gondra sought out or asked for such information. For this reason, Gondra will not be punished for this incident. The TD team is reviewing the rules on leaking and plans to make changes to this, but we will not retroactively enforce any such changes.
We are also investigating and reviewing any potential breaches of trust involving the members of the TD team involved in this. While there are no rules in place requiring regular users to report team leaks, we take breaches of trust among Tournament Directors very seriously.
RE: Slowbro-Mega
Despite the suspect vote, Slowbro-Mega will not be legal in UU for finals. This is to not significantly alter the metagame right before the finals as well as because the Tier Leaders intended the suspect to finish after finals was posted, but were thrown off by a longer than typical tiebreaker. If both players agree, they may play with Slowbro-Mega anyway.
Despite the suspect vote, Slowbro-Mega will not be legal in UU for finals. This is to not significantly alter the metagame right before the finals as well as because the Tier Leaders intended the suspect to finish after finals was posted, but were thrown off by a longer than typical tiebreaker. If both players agree, they may play with Slowbro-Mega anyway.
Last edited:
RE: KratosMana and -Tsunami- Tourbans
Situation: As a result of their actions in the first Smogon Snake Draft these 2 users have been tournament banned for 1 year.
Result: They'll both be disqualified from SPL IX.
Wolfpack may pick one of their players to take up the Assistant Manager duties, this player will be able to play normally.
Situation: As a result of their actions in the first Smogon Snake Draft these 2 users have been tournament banned for 1 year.
Result: They'll both be disqualified from SPL IX.
Wolfpack may pick one of their players to take up the Assistant Manager duties, this player will be able to play normally.
- Status