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A '''setup''' refers to a "station" that can allow two or more players to play a game, especially within [[tournament]]s. At its core, a setup requires a console and a television set on which to display the game. The specifics for each game, however, can change what may be required for a setup. | A '''setup''' refers to a "station" that can allow two or more players to play a game, especially within [[tournament]]s. At its core, a setup requires a console and a television set on which to display the game. The specifics for each game, however, can change what may be required for a setup. At most tournaments, [[TO]]s will give an incentive for contestants to bring in setups, often by offering a discount to the venue fee or sometimes waiving it entirely. | ||
==Universal requirements== | |||
A majority of tournaments 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 of "high quality" by the TOs. | |||
[[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 where all players have their own screen. | |||
==Game-specific considerations=== | |||
===''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''=== | |||
Since the release of ''[[19XXTE]]'' in 2015, using the hack on setups has been allowed, as it features a number of cosmetic enhancements that can improve how tournaments are run. | |||
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''=== | |||
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''=== | |||
Owing to the ease of [[hack]]ing and [[mod]]ding ''Brawl'' compared to other games in the series, TOs may allow players to bring setups that have some degree of customisation to them, provided such customisations do not disrupt the integrity of the game. Purely cosmetic hacks, such as those that change the [[alternate costume|costumes]] of characters or those that change the {{SSBB|Music}} are usually allowed, provided such hacks are not considered disruptive or distracting. Hacks that change gameplay, however, are not allowed in tournaments. | |||
===''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''=== | |||
While not a fast ruling, it is recommended that ''Smash 4'' setups have a Nintendo GameCube adapter attached to them, owing to the ubiquity of the Nintendo GameCube controller at ''Smash 4'' tournaments. | |||
When the [[Official Custom Moveset Project]] was still active, setups were required to have all custom moves unlocked, as well as have all legal movesets from the project on their Wii U, often by "tethering" a separate [[Nintendo 3DS]] to the console. | |||
Revision as of 14:11, July 7, 2017
A setup refers to a "station" that can allow two or more players to play a game, especially within tournaments. At its core, a setup requires a console and a television set on which to display the game. The specifics for each game, however, can change what may be required for a setup. At most tournaments, TOs will give an incentive for contestants to bring in setups, often by offering a discount to the venue fee or sometimes waiving it entirely.
Universal requirements
A majority of tournaments prefer the use of a cathode ray tube television, owing to concerns over input lag that modern televisions can introduce, especially in tandem with 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 of "high quality" by the TOs.
In a majority of tournaments, both players sit side-by-side, sharing the same television set; some tournaments, however, may use more sophisticated setups where all players have their own screen.
Game-specific considerations=
Super Smash Bros.
Since the release of 19XXTE in 2015, using the hack on setups has been allowed, as it features a number of cosmetic enhancements that can improve how tournaments are run.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Owing to the ease of hacking and modding Brawl compared to other games in the series, TOs may allow players to bring setups that have some degree of customisation to them, provided such customisations do not disrupt the integrity of the game. Purely cosmetic hacks, such as those that change the costumes of characters or those that change the Music are usually allowed, provided such hacks are not considered disruptive or distracting. Hacks that change gameplay, however, are not allowed in tournaments.
Super Smash Bros. 4
While not a fast ruling, it is recommended that Smash 4 setups have a Nintendo GameCube adapter attached to them, owing to the ubiquity of the Nintendo GameCube controller at Smash 4 tournaments.
When the Official Custom Moveset Project was still active, setups were required to have all custom moves unlocked, as well as have all legal movesets from the project on their Wii U, often by "tethering" a separate Nintendo 3DS to the console.
