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Tournaments for ''Smash 64'', ''Melee'', ''Brawl'', and ''Project M'' prefer the use of a {{s|wikipedia|cathode ray tube}} television, owing to concerns over [[input lag]] that modern televisions can introduce, especially in tandem with {{s|wikipedia|composite video}} cables used for the [[Nintendo 64]], [[Nintendo]] [[GameCube]], and the Nintendo [[Wii]]. However, as ''Smash 4'' does not support 4:3 ratios, the use of widescreen televisions is accepted in the tournament scene, though such TVs may require the use of a "Game Mode", or they should be considered "quick and responsive" by the TOs. | Tournaments for ''Smash 64'', ''Melee'', ''Brawl'', and ''Project M'' prefer the use of a {{s|wikipedia|cathode ray tube}} television, owing to concerns over [[input lag]] that modern televisions can introduce, especially in tandem with {{s|wikipedia|composite video}} cables used for the [[Nintendo 64]], [[Nintendo]] [[GameCube]], and the Nintendo [[Wii]]. However, as ''Smash 4'' does not support 4:3 ratios, the use of widescreen televisions is accepted in the tournament scene, though such TVs may require the use of a "Game Mode", or they should be considered "quick and responsive" by the TOs. | ||
[[File:DoubleScreenSetup.png|thumb|right|An example of a "double screen" setup.]] | [[File:DoubleScreenSetup.png|thumb|right|An example of a "double screen" setup.]] | ||
In a majority of tournaments, both players sit side-by-side, sharing the same television set; some tournaments, however, may use more sophisticated setups for later bracket where all players have their own screen. Typically this can be seen on a sort of stage in | In a majority of tournaments, both players sit side-by-side, sharing the same television set; some tournaments, however, may use more sophisticated setups for later bracket where all players have their own screen. Typically, this can be seen on a sort of stage in front of a live audience at [[List of largest Smash tournaments|large or national tournaments]]. | ||
All setups are required to have all characters and all relevant, legal [[stage]]s unlocked and available for use, whether from save data or by using cheat devices. In a majority of cases, the original console and game are used, though emulators have sometimes seen use in tournaments. | All setups are required to have all characters and all relevant, legal [[stage]]s unlocked and available for use, whether from save data or by using cheat devices. In a majority of cases, the original console and game are used, though emulators have sometimes seen use in tournaments. | ||
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While all the games can be [[hack]]ed or [[mod]]ded to some degree, any hacks that modify the gameplay of the base game are not allowed, as they can create discrepancies in how players play the games. Although a number of gameplay hacks may be considered beneficial, such as those that remove [[tripping]] in ''Brawl'', the logistics issues that arise from necessitating all setups to use the same hacks makes such tournaments infeasible to run. Exceptions are made for tournaments based around gameplay mods, such as ''Project M''. Mods that only modify the appearance or music of the game are considered acceptable, provided such modifications are not considered distracting to players, such as by playing loud, distracting music or by radically changing the appearance of characters or stages. | While all the games can be [[hack]]ed or [[mod]]ded to some degree, any hacks that modify the gameplay of the base game are not allowed, as they can create discrepancies in how players play the games. Although a number of gameplay hacks may be considered beneficial, such as those that remove [[tripping]] in ''Brawl'', the logistics issues that arise from necessitating all setups to use the same hacks makes such tournaments infeasible to run. Exceptions are made for tournaments based around gameplay mods, such as ''Project M''. Mods that only modify the appearance or music of the game are considered acceptable, provided such modifications are not considered distracting to players, such as by playing loud, distracting music or by radically changing the appearance of characters or stages. | ||
[[Controller]]s are not required for a setup, as players are expected to bring their own controller. | [[Controller]]s are not required for a setup, as players are expected to bring their own controller. | ||
==Game-specific considerations== | ==Game-specific considerations== |