Tournament Details
- Tournament Name: Blaze Killing Taiko Frontier #1 (BKTF)
- Game Mode: osu!taiko
- Match Format: 1v1 Double Elimination format with 2-3 player teams
- Scoring System: Score V2
- Venue: Discord (for communication: https://discord.gg/35TQMEBXnt ) + osu! Multiplayer Room
- Tournament Period:
- Registration Period: August 15, 2025 – September 13, 2025
- Overall Tournament (including registration): August 15, 2025 – November 16, 2025
- Match Period: October 4, 2025 – November 16, 2025 (approximately 1 month)
Participation Requirements
- osu!taiko Global Rank: #500–#1,500 (Players who reach above #490 or below #1,510 during the tournament period will be disqualified.)
- Joining the Discord server is mandatory.
- Players with a history of bans or disruptive behavior are not allowed to participate.
- Commentators and translators can participate in this tournament. However, eliminated players can become referees, streamers or playtesters.
- Any other staff roles that are not listed here cannot partake in this tournament.
- Any osu!taiko player who has not been restricted within the past 12 months and follows these criteria will be allowed in this tournament. The osu! support reserves the right of removing any player from the tournament following the screening phase.
- All players and staff must thoroughly read and comply to these rules during the tournament. Respectful behavior is expected at all times. Violations may result in tournament bans or disqualification.
Prizes
- 1st Place:
- osu! badge (granted upon approval by osu! staff)
- 2 months of osu! Supporter
- Discord "BKTF #1 Champion" role
- Profile banner (distributed via Discord after the tournament)
- 2nd Place:
- Profile banner (distributed via Discord after the tournament)
- 3rd Place:
- Profile banner (distributed via Discord after the tournament)
Rule Compliance and Code of Conduct
- Respectful Behavior: Abusive language, insults, discrimination, intentional delays, cheating, multi-accounting, or disruptive behavior is strictly prohibited. Individuals engaging in such actions will receive warnings or be banned from the tournament.
- Players and staff must read and adhere to this rulebook.
Team Composition
- Team Size: 2-3 players
- Captain’s Role: Responsible for scheduling and acting as the primary contact with tournament organizers. In the absence of the captain, another team member must take over. If there is no response within 48 hours, organizers will make decisions on behalf of the team.
- Team Names: Inappropriate, offensive, or indecent team names are prohibited.
- Member Changes: No changes are allowed after the registration period (August 23, 2025 – September 20, 2025). Exceptions are permitted only on the first day of the screening period (September 14, 2025) for emergencies, with changes requested within 24 hours via the Discord "#reschedule" channel. Replacement players must also meet the #500–#1,500 rank requirement and have passed the screening.
- Nationality/Region: No restrictions.
Registration Process
- Registration: Completed via Google Form with the following options:
- Free Agent: Register as an individual.
- 2-Player Team: Register as a duo.
- 3-Player Team: Register as a full team.
- Free Agent: Free Agents can form 3-player teams with other Free Agents or join a 2-player team. If a team is not formed by the screening start date (September 14, 2025), organizers will automatically assign Free Agents to teams.
- 2-Player Team: Can merge with a Free Agent to form a 3-player team. If no Free Agent is found by the screening start date (September 14, 2025), the team will compete as a 2-player team.
- Finding Team Members: Use the Discord channel "#looking-for-team" to recruit teammates
Schedule (UTC)
- Registration Period: August 15, 2025 – September 13, 2025 (Google Form)
- Screening Period: September 14, 2025 – September 28, 2025 (osu! staff will verify ban histories and multi-accounts, with results announced on Discord.)
- Qualifiers: October 4, 2025 – October 5, 2025
- Round of 32: October 11, 2025 – October 12, 2025
- Round of 16: October 18, 2025 – October 19, 2025
- Quarterfinals: October 25, 2025 – October 26, 2025
- Semifinals: November 1, 2025 – November 2, 2025
- Finals: November 8, 2025 – November 9, 2025
- Grand Finals: November 15, 2025 – November 16, 2025
- Match Times: Fridays 15:00 – Sundays 23:00 (UTC)
- Rescheduling: Both teams must agree and notify organizers via the Discord "#reschedule" channel by Thursday 23:59 (UTC) of the match week. Rescheduling must be finalized by Friday 12:00 (UTC).
- Alternative scheduling: If weekends are unavailable, matches can be held until Monday 23:00 (UTC) if a referee is available. For Qualifiers, this is limited to Sunday 23:00 (UTC).
Match Format and Stage Rules
- Format: Double Elimination
- Round Structure:
- Qualifiers
- Round of 32
- Round of 16
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Finals
- Grand Finals
- Grand Finals: Best of 13 (first to 7 maps). The team from the Winners’ Bracket wins with 1 set; the team from the Losers’ Bracket needs 2 sets to win.
| Round | Win Condition | BO Format |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32, Round of 16 | First to 5 points | Best of 9 (BO9) |
| Quarterfinals, Semifinals | First to 6 points | Best of 11 (BO11) |
| Finals, Grand Finals | First to 7 points | Best of 13 (BO13) |
Qualifier Rules
- Date: October 4, 2025 – October 5, 2025, held in multiplayer lobbies. Players select lobbies via the Discord "#reschedule" channel.
- Gameplay: Each map is played twice consecutively, and the team’s best score is summed. The top 32 teams are determined by the total score across all maps. Each map allows 2 attempts, with the higher score counted.
- Warm-up: Not permitted.
- Matches: Private lobbies are created at the registered time and players will be invited to join.
- Rescheduling: Contact organizers via the Discord "#reschedule" channel.
- No-Show: Without prior notice (24 hours before Qualifiers start), teams are ranked last.
- Score Publication: Results are published on a spreadsheet after Qualifiers conclude
Streaming
- Platforms: Matches are streamed on YouTube Live and Twitch.
- YouTube: For Japanese viewers.
- Twitch: For international viewers.
- Twitch Archives: Uploaded to YouTube.
- Streaming and Spectating:
- Mirror streaming is permitted on YouTube (Japanese commentary) or Twitch (global commentary) without delay restrictions. Players may also stream their matches.
- Spectators are prohibited from abusive language or spamming. Streamers may delete comments or restrict viewers.
- Match Archives: Announced on the official Discord within 48 hours of the match.
Map Pool Composition
- Format: Subject to change based on circumstances, but the general idea will remain consistent.
- Release: Showcased one week before each round (Sunday 20:00 UTC) on YouTube or Twitch and published in the Mappool. Notifications are sent via the Discord "#announcements" channel. After the showcase, the map links will be published on the Main Sheet.
- Songs: We will prioritize songs that are allowed to use directly by the artist or from the osu! featured artist listing. However, if we have no other choice, songs that are not explicitly disallowed will be pooled.
- Losers’ Bracket: Uses the same pool as the Winners’ Bracket.
| Bracket | Qualifiers | Ro32/16 | QF/SF | Finals / Grand Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NoMod (NM) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Hidden (HD) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hard Rock (HR) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Double Time (DT) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flashlight (FL) | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| FreeMod (FM) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| First Take (FT) | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| LowSV (LSV) | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tiebreaker (TB) | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Maps | 7 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
Mod Rules
- FreeMod: Players may choose NM, HD, HR, or HDHR. Other mods (e.g., Flashlight, Sudden Death) are invalid.
- First Take: NoMod only.
- Tiebreaker: NoMod only.
- LowSV: NoMod only.
- Picks: Players may freely choose from the map pool (NM, HD, HR, DT, FM, FT, LSV), adhering to bracket-specific mod rules.
- First Take (FT): When picked, the match is paused for an immediate showcase to ensure fairness and prevent advantages from prior familiarity. FT randomly from consistency/tech/speed/stream
- Issue Reporting: Report issues within 48 hours of map pool release via the Discord "#mappool-feedback" channel. Verified issues result in the replacement with a map of similar difficulty or a fix for custom maps.
Match Rules
- Lobby Creation: Referees create private lobbies 10 minutes before the match (format: "BKTF 1: (Red Team) vs (Blue Team)"). Players must join on time.
- Late Arrival: Up to 10 minutes is tolerated. The late team will be declared as forfeit. If both teams are late, the higher seed wins.
- Warm-up: Permitted but may be skipped if time is limited.
- Roll: Team captains execute "!roll". The higher roll chooses either first ban or first pick; the lower roll takes the remaining option.
- Bans:
- Each team bans 2 maps (excluding TB and FT) within 90s. If no selection is made, the referee uses '!roll' to randomly decide. Ban order: A(first), B(first), B(second), A(second).
- A team cannot ban the same slot twice. (Example: HD1/HD2 ban = ✖, HD1/HR1 ban = 〇)
- Picks: After bans, the pick-first team selects maps alternately. Selection time: 90s; preparation time: 90s. If no selection is made, the referee uses '!roll' to decide. Once all players are ready or preparation time ends, the referee starts the map with '!mp start 10'.
- FT Members: Please finalize your members within 90s after the showcase ends.
- Disconnects: Within 30 seconds of map start: One retry per team is allowed. After 30 seconds: The score is counted as 0.
- No Fail: Applied to all maps.
- Draws: Replay the same map. If a second draw occurs, the selecting team chooses a different map, and the drawn map is available again in the pool.
- Ties: Resolved via the Tiebreaker.
- Technical Issues: Game bugs (e.g., score not registering, map loading errors): Referees decide on a replay; unresolved issues are escalated to organizers. Device issues: Affected players’ teammates continue; if all players are affected, the match is forfeited.
- Others: There are no tactical timeouts.
Code of Conduct and Penalties
- Prohibited Actions:
- Cheating or multi-accounting: Immediate disqualification and permanent ban from TF tournaments (verified by osu! staff).
- Abusive language (insults, discrimination, provocation) or intentional delays: Warnings or further penalties.
- Disruptive behavior or harassment: May result in immediate disqualification.
- Appeals: Complaints about punishments must be submitted to the tournament host via DM within 24 hours of the issue. Late appeals are not accepted.
Emergency Procedures
- Tournament Cancellation/Postponement: Decided by organizers.
- Staff Absence:
- Substitute staff will be arranged for absent referees or streamers.
- If no substitutes are available, rescheduling may be requested.
Language and Communication
- Official Languages: English and Japanese. Announcements prioritize English, with important notices also provided in Japanese.
- Chat: Abusive language, spam, or disruptive behavior during matches is prohibited and subject to warnings.
Feedback
- Rule Agreement: Mandatory checkbox in the registration Google Form.
- Collection: Gathered via Google Form by November 20, 2025, 23:59 UTC.
Miscellaneous
- Matters not covered in this rulebook are at the discretion of tournament staff.
- Players must confirm rule agreement via the Google Form during registration.
- Rule changes or urgent announcements will be posted in the Discord "#announcements" channel.
Any report to be made in relation to this tournament's organization should be sent to the official tournament committee reporting form:
https://tcomm.hivie.tn/reports/create