Get ready for the ultimate brawl! 
We are excited to announce the 4th DFO ExStream Tournament where you'll have the opportunity to compete with fellow PvP enthusiasts in a bid to win fabulous prizes!
Players who emerge victorious will be invited to Korea to take part in the offline finals to determine the ultimate PvP champion!
Are you up for the challenge?

▒ Schedule

• Application Period: AUG 21 - SEP 9, 2018 (UTC)
• Contender Announcement: SEP 11, 2018 (UTC)
• Tournament Schedule:

▒ Qualification

•  Must have played 50+ arena matches
•  Must be 19+ years old
•  Must be able to travel overseas
•  Lv 85+ character

▒ Tournament Format

Check out the structure of the tournament below!

[Double Elimination]​

• 32 players will be divided into two groups by region. (East, West)
• Winner's Bracket Round of 32, 16 and Loser's Bracket Round 1, 2 and 3 will be best of 3. Quarter Finals and Loser's Bracket Round 5 will be best of 5. The Finals in Korea will also be best of 5.
• Tournament will be played over 2 days.
  Day 1 - Round of 32 / Loser's Bracket Round 1
  Day 2 - Round of 16 / Quarter + Semi Finals / Loser's Bracket Round 2, 3, 4, 5
• Top 4 players from the Winners Bracket and top 2 players from the Losers bracket will qualify to play in the tournament finals which will take place in Korea on November 2018.

** Please refer to the bottom fo the page for Tournament Rules and Regulations.

▒ Contender

From AUG 21st - SEP 9th, we are recruiting PvP enthusiasts who wishes to participate in the upcoming DFO ExStream Tournament!

Please fill out the following application and send it to dfo-event@neople.co.kr before SEP 9, 2018. (UTC)
We will carefully review each application and announce the 32 participants on SEP 11, 2018. (UTC)

Gather your strength and step up to the challenge for a chance to win these fabulous prizes!
- All rewards will be given on NOV 20th maintenance.

* Custom Character Figure will be distributed on a different schedule. The details about the distribution of these figures will be notified to the winners separately.
* Detailed information about Custom Character Figure can be found here.

▒ Tournament Equipment Rental

All 32 contenders of the tournament will receive the following equipment a few days before the tournament begins. 
Get familar with it and hone your skills before the tournament!

*Weapon Avatar, Creature Equipment and Auras cannot be equipped

▒ General Rules:

   A. Match Format

• Matches will be held in the PVP practice channel.
• A 1vs1 match will be held between two participants in a custom game.
• Winner's Bracket Round 1 and Loser's Bracket Round 1, 2 will be best of 3. Winners Bracket Round 2 and Losers Bracket Round 3 will be best of 5. The Finals in Korea will also be best of 5.
• No players other than competing players and the observer are allowed in the custom-made PVP room.

   B. General Restrictions

• Level Restriction: LV. 85+ character
• All characters who can enter the Arena may participate. (Except Dark Knights)
• Consumables: Only Clear Cube Fragments may be used.

▒ Detailed Rules:

   A. Equipment

• Armor: War God Armor Set (Cloth/Leather/Light Armor/Heavy Armor/Plate)
• Weapon: War God Weapon
• Accessory/Sub Equipment/Magic Stone: War God Accessory Set
• Reinforcement: All weapons/equipment cannot be reinforced/refined.
• Enchantment: Fire element only
• Title: Reaper's Call
• Creature: Not allowed.
• Equipment can be switched during matches

   B. Avatar and CERA Shop Item

• Clone Avatar
• Advanced Skin Avatar
  **Weapon Avatars, Creature Equipment and Aura cannot be equipped.

   C. Class Specific Regulations/Restrictions

• Should an uncontrollable lag occur while summoner plays against other classes, a re-play of the match will be decided based on the HP of both players and the number of summoned monsters. 
  Judges will have the final decision and players may not stop the game without consent of the judges. Players should raise their hands to communicate to the judge but continue playing the game until the officials stop the match.
• Should an uncontrollable lag occur while mechanic plays against other classes, a re-play of the match will be decided based on the HP and the skill cooldowns of each player.
  Judges will have the final decision and players may not stop the game without consent of the judges. Players should raise their hands to communicate to the judge but continue playing the game until the officials stop the match.
• Using the map structure to permanently disable/stun the player with skills is not permitted. For example, using Male Mage’s Trap Strike to trap enemy inside the liquor barrel. Using terrain bugs as advantage is not permitted.
• Sword Masters may not use 'Castigation' skill to reset combos. (only occurs in laggy environment)
  **All actions or plays that are deemed abusive by the judge may be subject to disqualification.

▒ Additional Rules:

   A. Match Rules

• Two competing players will take turns hosting the match room
• Maps will be played in the following order: Tavern-Tower-Bantu Camp 
• Players are restricted from performing any actions that may insult the other player or the observer, or have an impact on the gameplay of the other player 
• Players are not allowed to randomly stop the match for any reason, and all players must follow the decision made by the judge

   B. Timekeeping

• Participants must notify the staff that they are ready to start their match within 10 minutes of their scheduled group match time
• Should a match be delayed for longer than 3 minutes, it will be considered as late and he/she will be disqualified
• Should a situation occur where player exits the match purposely or by mistake, that player must report it to a staff member. Failing to do so may result in disqualification.
• Should a player not arrive on time, 5 minute grace period will be given by default. Judges will ultimately decide whether a player has forfeited the match and disqualify him/her.

▒ Penalties:

   A. Equipment Rule Violation

• If a player does not comply with judge’s order to switch the equipment, they will be disqualified. No penalties will be given if they make the necessary adjustments.
• Players are only allowed to switch equipment provided by us. If a player is found to have switched the equipment to something other than that was given, they will forfeit that round.

   B. Avatar and CERA Shop Rule Violation

• If a player does not comply with the order made by the judge to switch the equipment, they will be disqualified. No penalties will be given if they make the necessary adjustments.

   C. Special Rule Violation (Class Restriction)

• Judges will make the decision on if a match cannot be progressed and has the right to decide whether there should be a rematch.
• Judge will have the ultimate decision on whether a bug has been used. First use of the bug will result in a warning and forfeiture of that round. Second use will automatically disqualify the player.

   D. Additional Rule Violation

• Declining to pass host will result in a warning. Declining again will result in disqualification.
• If the map hasn’t been changed, match will be stopped and a rematch will commence after changing the map.
• Any player found insulting other players will result in disqualification (especially insults related to religion, race, and stereotypes)
• Failing to comply with judge’s decision will result in disqualification

   E. Cheating

• Any player found using hacks/bugs will be disqualified
• Exiting the game without notice or other actions that may cause the game to be stopped will be considered as violation and the player will forfeit that round.
• If a player sells/trades tournament rewards for real money, that player will be forced to forfeit tournament title/rewards and his/her account will be sanctioned.

# Please Note

• Top 6 players will qualify to participate in the tournament finals that takes place in Korea on November 2018.
• Players who finish in the Top 4 of the tournament finals in Korea will qualify to participate in the F1 Tournament in China.
• All schedules in Korea/China are subject to change and may be cancelled with prior notice.
• Custom Character Figures will not be given on NOV 20th. Details about the distribution of these figures will be notified separately to the winners.
• You must have a valid passport/visa in order to participate in the tournament in Korea/China.

- Dungeon Fighter Online Support Team