IT Steps - Day of Match
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Setting Up the Match
Log into your PlayVS account.
Locate your matchup in the Schedule, and click “Open Match”
If you see “Opponent TBD,” your team will need to Join the Match Queue
Once paired up, continue to Step 3.
PlayVS Tip: Say hi to your opponent in PlayVS Lobby Chat!
In the Match Assistant, Click Ready Up.
Coaches can make this action up to two hours before match time
Students can make this action up to 15 minutes before match time
Important: Throughout the match, both teams must use the Match Assistant to proceed using the tool. If you see “Waiting on Opponent,” let your opponent know in Match Lobby Chat that you are waiting on their selection.
Once both teams Ready Up, the match is ready to begin. If needed, head over to your title’s Match Instructions for a detailed step-by-step guide to creating the lobby and competing in-game.
Substitution Protocol
A Team Member from each team must click Change Roster.
The Team Member clicks Confirm.
Once reset, teams can make roster changes and continue their Match.
Reset Assistant Protocol
Click “Game Settings”
Click “Reset Current Game”
Note: Confirmation from both sides is needed to reset the Match Assistant.
Skip Assistant Protocol
Note: This feature will skip the Match Assistant. Player capabilities will be limited, and the Coach must report results manually.
Click “Game Settings”.
Click “Skip Assistant”.
Confirm that you want to Skip the Match Assistant.
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.
Important: By default, rulebooks overrule game day protocols and match instructions. Please reach out to support if you find any conflicting information.