Massive Program Documentation

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Overview and Workflow

The “Massive Bracket Event System,” hereafter referred to as “Massive,” is a platform designed to organize standalone single-elimination bracket-based events for games and creative endeavors. A Bracket is a single elimination “event” resulting in a single winning person or team. “BracketUI” is the application that allows users to interact with a game bracket that is displayed to track the match’s progression, share game and user details, and manage steps for match validation.

Platform users must be at least 18 years of age. Registration requires the use of an email address.

Upon initial registration on the website, a user account is established. Following registration, users are directed to purchase and download the Massive application for $10 USD. This is a one-time fee for software and platform access. Users must also subscribe to the platform to participate in events after a 30 day free trial.

Within the application, users log in using their registered credentials. Once account setup is complete, users may select a game and bracket type for participation. Each bracket type for each game is presented individually, displaying both active and pending brackets.

The BracketUI in the Massive application is where bracket events are joined or created.

The platform tracks performance metrics, including user win/loss ratios. It also rates users based on how quickly they complete requested actions, ensuring efficiency in long matches. If a user repeatedly fails to meet expected submission times and receives multiple negative reports, their account will be terminated and they will be banned from the platform. Additionally, submitting a “win” vote after two losses results in immediate account termination and a ban from the application.

The Massive Bracket Fair Play Guidelines document the importance of honesty and timely reporting.

Seasons run on a yearly basis from Jan 10th – Dec 10th where User rankings are based on performance.

2.0 BracketUI Roles

The BracketUI supports two distinct roles:

• Player: Individuals who participate in bracket matches.
• Official: Individuals who assist in the validation and security of Massive Bracket Matches. These individuals create bracket matches based on available pot evaluated on a monthly basis..

After a bracket is created, users may assume any available role. The Official role requires a separate application process via the website. The Massive application retains a service fee for each bracket.

Officials/Official Partners may organize “On-Site” Bracket Matches for trading card games, strategy board games, and digital competitive games.

Players are evaluated on win/loss success.

All users of the platform are evaluated on timely submission of required documentation and votes.

User Ratings for efficiency:

0-4:59 : Massive Professional User

5:00-9:59 : Casual User

10:00 – 15:00 : Entry User

3.0 Bracket Management

3.1 Bracket Setup and Match Scheduling

The bracket creator (Official) must specify the expected number of participating teams(max 100 participants). The game and match type, selected prior to entering the BracketUI, will determine the estimated match duration. Bracket creators may observe user fair play and efficient ratings to potentially remove from the bracket. Creators can apply restrictions to brackets by user efficiency rating.

Matches are custom-built and are scheduled to commence 15 minutes after the bracket creator initiates the game within the application. Match duration will vary based on the game type. Each Bracket “round” will progress as 15 minutes of setup time + game-type-variable-time + 15 minutes submission time. The next round of the bracket will follow the same formula. Brackets may take several hours to complete.

Brackets are organized into three tiers based on the user’s current standing.

3.2 Workflow by Match Type

3.2.1 FFA, Single Round Match Making Processes

1. Creator opens bracket for registration
2. Users may join Bracket as various roles
3. Creator finalizes Massive Bracket setup.
4. The creator establishes a custom server for the match.
5. Creator submits match details via the BracketUI.
6. Teams/Players join the match observed by details listed in BracketUI.
7. Officials join as spectators.
8. Match is conducted.
9. Creator updates the Massive BracketUI with the winner.
10. Each Player and Official submits their suggested winner within one hour or faces disqualification and a negative report for Fair Play Guidelines violation.
11. Each Player must submit video documentation within 24 hours to avoid disqualification and a negative report.

3.2.2 Solo & Duo, Multiple Rounds Match Making Process

1. Creator finalizes Massive Bracket setup.
2. The Game Bracket designates the Player responsible for creating the match game.
3. The player submits match details to the BracketUI.
4. Teams/Players join the match by details listed in BracketUI.
5. Officials join as spectators.
6. Match is conducted.
7. Each Player and Official submits their suggested winner within one hour or faces disqualification and a negative report for Fair Play Guidelines violation.
8. The bracket progresses with new match makers being determined and reports provided until a single winner is established.
9. Each Player must submit video documentation within 24 hours to avoid disqualification and a negative report.

4.0 Financial Aspects

4.1 Revenue Generation

• Application Purchase: Users purchase the Massive application for $10 USD. This is a one-time fee for software and platform access.
• Subscription Model: Users pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee to access the platform and participate in events.
• Service Fees: A service fee is charged to the platform as a percentage of the total prize pool. This fee is for digital transaction costs and platform support to operate the bracket system. 

4.2 Prize Pool and Player Compensation

• Platform-Funded Prizes: A portion of the revenue generated from application purchases and subscriptions is allocated to a prize pool. This pool is distributed to winning players based on their performance in the bracket events.
• Performance-Based Payouts: Payouts to players are strictly based on their ranking and performance in the tournament, clearly emphasizing skill. The prize distribution model is transparent and predetermined.
• Official Compensation: Officials are paid a flat fee or an hourly rate for their work in managing and validating matches. This compensation is separate from the player prize pool and comes from the platform’s revenue.

Example:

1. A user purchases the Massive application for $10 and receives one month free subscription to the platform which is $10/month.
2. They participate in one of four Street Fighter tournaments monthly.
3. The platform allocates 80% of its subscription revenue to prize pools divided into 4 monthly events.
4. A 5% Service Charge is applied to compensate application needs for digital communication and media costs during the match
5. Officials are paid $15/hour for their time.
6. Winning players receive a share of the remaining prize pool based on their final ranking.
   1. 1st 45%
   2. 2nd 35%
   3. 3rd 15%

4.3 Win Validation Requirements & Disputes Overview

All players are required to submit a video recording of their gameplay for the entire duration of the match. Failure to upload the required video will result in forfeit. Players have a maximum of 24 hours to provide video documentation. Upon receipt of video documentation, the bracket creator will update the match winner.

Any matches where winners are disputed and officials are not available will result in both teams being removed from the bracket. Video submissions will be reviewed by the Massive application team within 48 hours. The final decision will result in a determination of the winner. A negative report is applied to the losing team. Two negative reports will result in disqualification and account termination.

4.4 Massive BracketUI Costs

The Massive Application is 10 USD.

5.0 Bracket Match Reporting and Social Feedback Metrics

5.1 Match Reporting

At the end of every match, all players of the match must report win or loss on the BracketUI Screen or on the BracketView Mobile Application. This is used to facilitate progress on the Bracket Visual. Officials join matches to provide “tie breaker” votes to ensure matches progress in case of dispute. Where matches do not have an official, disputed matches halt bracket operation. See Disputes for more details.

Player Feedback

Small optional comments players may leave about other users.

Official’s Feedback

Small optional comments around the activity

5.2 Reporting Response Time Metrics

0-4:59 : Massive Professional User

5:00-9:59 : Casual User

10:00 – 15:00 : Entry User

6.0 Disputes

Officiated Matches have disputes concluded by the Official with the deciding vote on who won the match. Matches where officials are needed to be stepped in will have recordings observed for fair play assurance. Players losing officiated decisions will receive a negative report

Failure to provide video documentation will always result in a loss and negative report.

7.0 Achievements

Achievements will be summarized into three categories:

• Normal
  • Available on registration completion
• Rare
  • Available After 5 matches
• Legendary
  • Available After 15 Wins