How should intentional draws be reported in terms of number of games (0-0-1, 0-0-2, or 0-0-3), and does this affect tiebreakers like game win percentage?

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FAQ #526·asked by 149176180598112257·December 18, 2025·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
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Ruling: Players can report intentional draws with any valid game count (0-0-1, 0-0-2, or 0-0-3), and the choice significantly affects game win percentage tiebreakers. Reporting 1-1-0 (two games played, one win each) is most favorable for tiebreakers, while 0-0-3 is worst.

Sequence:

  • Players may agree to an intentional draw at any point during a match (after any game)
  • Players can choose to report the draw as 0-0-1, 0-0-2, 0-0-3, or even 1-1-0 (if they played games first)
  • The reporting choice directly impacts game win percentage calculations

Nuances:

  • Carde.io defaults to 0-0-3 for intentional draws from the TO side, but players can manually report different game counts
  • At Houston Regional, most round 8 intentional draws were reported as 1-1-0, which is optimal for tiebreakers
  • There is currently no official standardized guideline for how intentional draws should be reported
  • Players cannot agree to concede individual games in exchange for their opponent conceding other games, as this would constitute bribery (out-of-game consideration)
  • Games can legitimately end in draws through unmaintained loops or potentially future card effects

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