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Upgrade Arena Rocket League Match Instructions
Upgrade Arena Rocket League Match Instructions

The Rocket League Match Instructions for PlayVS Upgrade Arena

Updated over a week ago

Overview

  1. Review the Event Rules

  2. Join the lobby and Ready Up at match time

  3. Communicate with your opponents via Match Lobby Chat

  4. Home Teams will create private matches and send invitations

  5. If there are any issues, finish the current game, then notify PlayVS Support for further assistance.


Setting Up the Match

Accessing the Match Lobby

  1. Log into your PlayVS Stadium account.

  2. Locate your matchup in the Schedule, and click “Open Match”.

    • Say hi to your opponent in PlayVS Lobby Chat!

If the lobby is already created and shared in Lobby Chat, continue to Match Protocol (All Players).

Create the Custom Game (Home Team)

  1. Open Rocket League.

  2. Click Play.

  3. Click Custom Games.

  4. Click Create Private Match.

  5. Confirm these Game Settings:

    • Game Mode: Soccar

    • Arena: DFH Stadium

    • Team Size: 3v3

    • Bot Difficulty: No Bots

    • Region: Recommended

    • Joinable By: Name/Password

    • Team Settings: (No Change)

    • Mutator Settings: (No Change)

  6. Use the Team Name as the Lobby.

  7. Choose a unique password.

  8. Click Create Match.

  9. Share the Lobby Name & Password in PlayVS Match Lobby Chat.

  10. Once all players have joined the lobby, join a side.

Match Protocol (All Players)

  1. Once your team is ready to compete, click Ready Up.

  2. If you haven’t seen the tutorial, watch the Match Assistant walkthrough video.

  3. If you have seen it, click I Understand.

  4. Ensure all players are listed and connected, then click Confirm Roster.

  5. View your Opponent’s Roster, then click Confirm.

  6. Home Team shares which side (Blue/Orange) they will join in Match Lobby Chat.

  7. Type “R” or “Ready” in PlayVS Lobby Chat when ready.

  8. Home Team joins the selected side.

  9. Away team joins the open side.

    • The game begins shortly after the first player joins, so ensure all players join immediately after both teams state they are ready in PlayVS Lobby Chat.

  10. After Game 1, repeat the Custom Lobby Creation Protocol until the match is complete.

Record the result in the Match Lobby at the end of each game to ensure results are reported accurately.

Reset Assistant Protocol

  1. Click Game Settings.

  2. Click Reset Current Game.

Confirmation from both sides is needed to reset the Match Assistant.

Skip Assistant Protocol

This feature will skip the Match Assistant. Player capabilities will be limited, and the Coach must report results manually.

  1. Click Game Settings.

  2. Click Skip Assistant.

  3. Confirm that you want to Skip the Match Assistant.

  4. Continue the match.

Post-Match Process

  • After both teams agree to the final game's result using the PlayVS Match Assistant, the match will be complete, and results will be recorded.

  • Take in-game screenshots at the end of each game for your records.

  • If the Match Assistant is skipped, coaches are responsible for verifying that results have been reported manually

  • Matches without results will be quarantined and risk a match loss for both teams by default.

  • If the results are inaccurate, contact PlayVS Support for further assistance.

By default, rulebooks overrule match instructions. Please reach out to PlayVS Support if you find conflicting information.

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