An Explanation of the X-Wing 2014 World Championship Flight Structure

At the end of August, we announced the schedule for all 2014 World Championships at the 2014 World Championship Weekend. To make sure players are as prepared as possible, today’s article outlines the X-Wing™ flight structure players will encounter this year at Worlds.

Why the Split Into Two Flights?

With the increasing popularity of X-Wing and the space the game requires to play, we will be splitting the tournament into flights to accommodate the large number of expected players for the event.
The flight system is one that we debuted at Gen Con this year and worked well. For the X-Wing World Championship we will be making
a few, small changes to improve the system but keep the overall structure. In short, having two flights allows more players to compete in the tournament.

How Will the Flights and Overall Tournament Work?

Each flight will accommodate up to 128 players and be run with six Swiss rounds. At the end of six rounds, the top 16 players in each flight will be invited to compete in the Finals on Saturday. The 32 players invited back on Saturday will compete in a top 32 single-elimination format. The final player standing at the end of the day Saturday will be crowned 2014 X-Wing
World Champion!

How Do I Reserve My Spot in a Flight?

To reserve a spot in one of the flights, you must preregister through our online store. As players register for the 2014 World Championship Weekend, we send out a general survey to each registrant. This survey will include a question asking for your preference on which X-Wing flight you would like to compete in. Once we receive your response, we will reserve a spot for you in your chosen flight. If one of the flights fills completely, we will notify you as soon as possible.

If you have already preregistered, you should have already received the survey. If you did not, please contact us at [email protected] immediately.

The day of each flight, and only if space is available, we will accept any players who did not preregister. We strongly recommend you preregister for the 2014 X-Wing World Championship as we cannot guarantee there will be space if you attempt to register the day of the event.

Is There a Difference Between the Two Flights?

Other than the flights being on separate days and the fact that different players will end up competing each day, there is no difference between the two flights.

Do I Have to Play in Both Flights?

No. Players can qualify for the finals on Saturday no matter which flight they play in.

Can I Play in Both Flights?

A player may compete in both flights only if there is room. However, a player can reserve a spot for himself in only one flight. We will accept players reserved for a different flight only after all other players have had a chance to enter that day’s flight. Players who make the top 16 cut in Thursday’s flight cannot play in Friday’s flight.

For example, Karen plays in Thursday’s flight but is unable to make the top 16 cut. She returns Friday morning to try and enter Friday’s flight. 105 players have a spot reserved, and each player checks in on time. 12 other players arrive without a spot reserved in either Thursday’s or Friday’s flight. We register those 12 in the tournament. After all 117 players are registered, we open registration for players like Karen, with space for 11 more players. Karen makes it in!

We will also be hosting X-Wing side events both days for those who are not playing in that day’s flight. Keep your eyes on our website! More details on side events will be announced shortly.

What if I Have a Bye From a National Championship?

Congratulations on winning such a prestigious and challenging event! We are in the process of contacting all
National Champions directly with additional information and the survey. You do not have to preregister for World Championship Weekend, but please fill out the survey when you receive it so that we can reserve a spot for you
in the flight of your choice.

Preregister Today

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to preregister for the 2014 World Championship Weekend. With more people preregistering this year than any year previously, space is sure to be at a premium! If you’re looking to try your hand at piloting in the 2014 X-Wing World Championship, preregistering is even more important. Guarantee which flight you’ll play in and preregister now!

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