Tournament Day:
On the day of the tournament, you might be unsure of what to do. Tournament moderators will be there to help, but here is a general overview of what to expect.

Once you have successfully registered for the tournament, you will receive a confirmation message. Be sure your contact information is up to date in your Profile.

Check in for this tournament will begin 60 minutes prior to the start time. Simply visit the tournament details page when check in begins, and click "Check In". If you do not check in before tournament start time, you will not be placed on the bracket.

At the tournament start time, you must be present on the bracket page to view your opponent. Click on your name to open the match view. You may then contact your opponent through the chat feature to create your match. Please use the chat refresh button to see new messages, as this feature is still being developed. Be sure to follow the exact game settings provide below.

Once your match is complete, come back to the Hyperluxe Gaming website, where you first found your opponent, and report your Win or Loss.

In a ladder tournament, you will then begin searching for your next match. If the tournament is single elimination, and you have lost, your tournament is over. If you have won, you will then check the brackets for your next opponent. You may have to wait for the previous match to finish to find your next opponent.

If you have any questions during the tournament, you may contact the tournament moderators via Support Tickets in the Discord, or raise a dispute on the website.

Player Conduct:
Hyperluxe Gaming is committed to ensuring the best possible experience for all of its competitors. All players are expected to display Good Sportsmanship, Respect, and Competitive integrity while participating in this event, or any affiliated events, and while communicating on any official Hyperluxe Gaming platforms.

Streaming Requirement
When streaming is required:
VODs must be available after the tournament
Clean, non-obstructing overlays must be used. This includes images, videos, or stream integrations.
No Stream Alerts
No Music
No excessive profanity
Adhere to the HLX community guidelines at all times while streaming

Any list provided is not exhaustive and is growing. Tournament Administration reserves the right to remove competitors for reasons not outlined below if they feel it is harmful to the quality of the tournament or the Hyperluxe Gaming brand. Additionally, players must adhere to the Madden 23 Code of Conduct/TOS as well as EA's Code of Conduct/TOS. Failure to do so could result in removal/ban from events.

Tournament Moderators may issue warnings, but warnings are never required. Ban appeals are allowed, but proof must be required to elevate the issue.

Toxicity:

Cursing (with harmful intent)

Sexism

Racism

Homophobic/Transphobic remarks

Taunting

Bullying

Lewd/NSFW remarks or posts

Reminders will be sent to your preferred contact method before the tournament. All players are required to be present at the tournament start time and be ready to enter their matches. Brackets will be available shortly after the tournament start time.

The official communication platform for Hyperluxe Gaming tournaments is the Hyperluxe Gaming website (where you currently are) via the chat feature, OR the official Hyperluxe Gaming Discord, which can be accessed here:

Hyperluxe Gaming Official Discord

Game Settings:
Quarter Length: 5 Minutes
Skill Level: All-Madden
Injuries: Off
Weather: Clear
Fatigue: On
Accelerated Clock: On
Game Speed: Normal
Game Style: Competitive
Custom Playbooks: No
Stadium: Colts or Texans

For MUT Tournaments:
H2H PAF COMPETITIVE
NO PRE LIT X Factors for ultimate team



Newly Added Rule:
(Online Elimination and Live Event Finals) - does not apply to Ladder

Onside Kicks: Onside kicks are not allowed in the first half. A competitor may attempt an onside kick during the second half when they have fewer total points than their opponent.
Excessive Offsides: Neither the offense or defense should purposefully go offsides with the intent of delaying the game nor exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct. Intent is at the sole discretion of the tournament administration.
Improper Audibles: Competitors may not audible out of the QB Kneel, Wildcat, Field Goal, or Punt formations.

Note: Players may choose any Official NFL team.

No-Shows:
Players have up to 15 minutes after the tournament start time to respond to their opponents efforts to contact them. If contact cannot be made, notify the tournament moderator to properly advance your spot on the bracket or award you a win in a ladder tournament.

Payouts:
After winning a tournament, HLX has up to 7 days to disperse tournament winnings. However, payment will usually be sent within 24 hours. HLX covers fees to send payment, but be aware that depending on the amount being sent, you could be paying fees as well. Any  payment related questions should be directed to HLX staff. Winners have 30 days to collect their prize winnings or they will be forfeited.

Disclaimer:
These rules are a general outline of the standard players are expected to maintain at all times during Hyperluxe Gaming events and while communicating on the Hyperluxe Gaming platforms. Moderators reserve the right to interpret these rules how they feel best upholds the Hyperluxe Gaming Community Guidelines, which may vary from the rules listed above. All players have the right to ban appeals, if you would like to appeal a ban, contact the tournament moderator who issued the ban and they will elevate the issue.

Note: Tournament Moderators will not intervene for disputes regarding

Gentleman's Agreements