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Guardian Series

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Guardian Series

Csports: Guardian series, which follows the Festival of the four Gurdians event, is the start of the first season of Battlecores Csports series. This season will be a short season compared to the season following, due to testing the bases of the season.
The Guardian series consists of two main components:
  1. Guardian league: The top-tier competition featuring professional csports teams, competing in a structured season with regular matches, playoffs, and a championship. These teams are the best of the best, with skilled players, expert coaches, and dedicated staff.
  2. Ranking Ladders or Rank Season: A competitive ranking system for non-pro players, where individuals can participate in online tournaments to earn ranking points. As players climb the ladders, they'll face tougher opponents and have opportunities to join the pro-league.

 

The guardian series offers a clear pathway for players to progress from amateur to pro:
  • Start in the ranking ladders, competing against each other players of your skill level and create bonds, these bonds will later help you form a network to form teams!
  • Earn ranking points and climb the ladders to reach the top rankings
  • Get noticed by pro league teams to be recruited onto a team roster or qualify for the Guardian league with invitational events such as the "4th flame" tournament to join the pro league
The guardian series is designed to foster a competitive, supportive, and inclusive environment for Csports players of all levels. Join the journey and become a part of the guardian series community!
 
 
Csports: Guardian Series
 
 
Tournaments
 X-Cups: Shop battles/Gate Battles 
(Hosted by local shops or affiliated partners in person or online):
  • Champion: 10
  • second place: 6
  • 3rd place: 3
  • 4th place: 3
 Prizes: These tournaments are usually free with no prizes if there is no entry fee.
X-Cup Ascended 
(hosted by Battlecore or affiliate partners via in person or online/entry fees are about $5-10) these tournaments can also be ranked restricted as well
  • Champion: 20
  • Second place: 10
  • 3rd place: 5
  • 4th place: 5
  • 5th-8th: 3
 Prizes: Prizes vary and are based on tournament description. expected delivery date is between 1-4 weeks depending on location.
Guardian Cup 
(Hosted by Battlecore only/entry fees are $10-20) these tournaments can also be ranked restricted as well
  • Champion: 35
  • Second: 20
  • 3rd-4th: 10
  • 5th-8th: 8
  • 9th-16th: 5
Prizes: Mats, custom cores, etc. Prizes to be received the same day if hosted in person or mailed out after the tournament is finished. expected delivery date is between 1-4 weeks depending on location.
Battlers challenge
(Bandai hosted events excluding local level Bandai events) placing in these events can yield you additional points.
  • Champion: 100
  • second: 60
  • 3rd and 4th: 36
  • 5th-8th: 24
  • 9th-16th: 12
 
 
The point system and rankings:
      In the Guardian Series, we have a clear ranking system to help players progress from amateur to pro. Here's a brief overview of the 5 ranks, from lowest to highest. Ranking thresholds will be evaluated and updated each season to maintain a healthy, competitive and structured system.
 
Ranks:
 
  • Terra(Genbu): The starting point for new players, where you'll begin your journey. 0-100 (no end of season prizes)
  • Dawn(Tiger): The first milestone, where you'll start to face tougher oppoenents.101-250 ( end of season cores)
  • Tempest(Tokiwa): the mid-tier rank, where strategy and skill start to shine. 251-400 (end of season cores and mat)
  • Inferno(Ira): the highest non-pro rank, where the competition gets fierce. 401-500 (end of season cores, mat, and exclusive BC season item) 
  • Phoenix: pro unseated teams (introduced next year)
  • Guardian: the pinnacle of achievement, where top teams compete. (pro seated team)
How it works:
  1. players register and create an account on the platform (challonge) and Google docs form
  2. they participate in online tournaments, earning points based on their performance
  3. points are tracked and updated in the ranking system at the end of each rank-up period (Sundays)
  4. players can climb ranks as they accumulate points
  5. top players in each rank at the end of the season receive prizes associated with their ranking area.