Gravity Brackets

Gravity Brackets is a competitive Fortnite platform built around organized bracket tournaments. Upload gameplay clips, find players through the LFP matchmaking board, wager RP on head-to-head matches, then compete in structured single elimination, double elimination, and round robin tournaments. Everything feeds into a seasonal leaderboard — wager wins build streaks that earn tournament credits, tournament placements award RP that climbs you through rank tiers, and the top 16 each season qualify for the Season Championship with a community-funded prize pool.

Click "Login" and sign in with your Google or Discord account. Your account is created automatically on first login. You'll be asked to choose a username — this is your public identity across the platform (match cards, clips, chat, brackets, leaderboard). Then head to Settings to link your Epic Games account and customize your profile.

Linking your Epic Games account lets us pull your Fortnite stats (K/D, wins, PR) and verify your identity. This is required to create or join match requests on the LFP board and to register for tournaments. Your stats appear on match cards and tournament brackets so opponents can gauge your skill level. It also powers anti-smurf protection for paid tournaments.

Tournaments are structured multi-round competitive events with auto-generated brackets. A host creates a tournament, players register and check in, the bracket is generated, and players compete through rounds until a winner is determined. Tournaments award RP based on placement and the host tier. They support solos (1v1) and duos (2v2) across all Fortnite game modes.

Single Elimination (Default): One loss and you're out. Bracket auto-rounds to the nearest power of 2 with byes. Fastest format — best for large fields and quick events. Max 64 players (user-hosted) or 128 (platform/community). Bo3 up to 16 players, Bo5 up to 8.

Double Elimination: Two brackets — winners and losers. Lose once and you drop to losers bracket. Lose twice and you're out. Grand Finals: the losers bracket finalist must win 2 sets while the winners bracket finalist needs only 1. Max 32 players (user) or 64 (platform). Takes roughly 2x longer than single elim.

Round Robin: Everyone plays everyone. Best record wins, tiebreaker by head-to-head then game score. Hard cap of 8 players, Bo1 only. Best for small groups and skill assessment.

Every tournament is created under one of three hosting tiers, which determines its visibility, badge, and RP reward multiplier. The tier is assigned automatically based on who creates it. Platform (Official): Created by platform admins. Pinned at the top of the browse page with a gold border and "Official" badge. 1.5x RP multiplier. Used for recurring marquee events like Friday Night Fights.

Community: Created by Trusted Hosts — community members who have hosted 3+ tournaments with low cancellation rates. Featured listing with a shield badge. 1.25x RP. Best for clan wars, creator events, and Discord community tournaments.

User (Citizen): Any verified user with 5+ completed matches can create one. Standard listing, no special badge. 1.0x RP. This is the volume play — lets anyone run their own events.

Browse open tournaments at /tournaments, find one that matches your skill level and schedule, and click "Register." You need a linked Epic account and must meet any PR range, platform, or entry requirements the host has set. For paid tournaments, the entry fee is deducted from your wallet at registration. For duos, the captain registers first and invites a partner by Epic username — the partner must accept before the duo is fully registered.

When the tournament's start time arrives, a check-in window opens (default 15 minutes). You must confirm attendance within this window. If you don't check in, you're removed from the bracket and the next player on the waitlist is promoted. For duos, both players must check in — if either misses it, the entire duo is dropped. No-shows in free tournaments forfeit their spot. No-shows in paid tournaments receive a full refund (no rake taken).

Tournament matches use a dual-report system — both players independently report who won. If results agree, the winner advances automatically. If results conflict, it becomes a dispute for the host to resolve. If the host is a participant in the disputed match, it auto-escalates to admin review. Matches have a 20-minute warning notification and an auto-forfeit at 30 minutes if no result is reported. If an entire round stalls for 45 minutes, the host is notified and it's flagged for admin review. Tournaments have a 4-hour hard cap — if not completed by then, remaining matches are force-resolved.

RP is calculated using this formula: min((base_rp + player_count × bonus) × multiplier, 500). The multiplier depends on the hosting tier (1.0x User, 1.25x Community, 1.5x Official). Only the top placements receive RP — first place gets the full amount, second gets roughly half, and so on. RP from tournaments feeds into the same seasonal leaderboard as wager RP, which determines Season Championship qualification.

In a duos tournament, each duo occupies one bracket slot — the bracket engine treats them identically to solos. The captain registers and invites a partner by Epic username. The partner must accept the invite. Both players must check in individually. Either player from either duo can report the match result. Both players in a winning duo receive the full RP award (not split). If one player in a duo disconnects mid-tournament, the entire duo forfeits — no partial teams.

Yes! Any verified user with 5+ completed matches can create a tournament. Go to /tournaments and click "Create Tournament." You'll choose the format (single elim, double elim, round robin), game mode, team size, region, player limits, and optional settings like PR restrictions, best-of count, and entry fees. You can schedule it for a future time or run it as "Fill and Go" (starts as soon as enough players register). As host, you manage the bracket and resolve disputes.

Each season runs for approximately 3 months. Throughout the season, 15% of every tournament's rake is pooled into the Season Championship prize pot. The top 16 players on the seasonal RP leaderboard qualify for the championship — a platform-run, single elimination, Bo3 tournament with a 1.5x RP multiplier. The championship prize pool is distributed to the top finishers. After the championship, a new season begins and the leaderboard resets.

Post a match request with your game mode, region(s), PR range, and platform. Other players can see your request and accept it. When someone accepts, you can review their stats and invite them to complete the match. Once matched, you get in-match chat and voice calling. Wager matches on the LFP board also feed into the tournament system — win streaks earn tournament entry credits.

PR stands for Power Ranking — it represents your Fortnite competitive ranking points. When creating a match request, you set a PR range to find players at a similar skill level. Your own PR is shown as a gold pill on your request. PR is also used for optional tournament registration restrictions.

Yes! When creating a match request, check all the regions you are willing to play on. Your request will show up for all selected regions.

The wager-to-tournament pipeline rewards active competitors. Earn 5 wins in 7 days on the LFP board and you receive a credit worth up to $5 in tournament entry. Hit a 10-win streak for a credit worth up to $10 plus a leaderboard feature. Finish in the top 10 weekly RP and you earn a credit for the next Official event. Same-opponent matches are limited to 1 count per pair per 24 hours to prevent farming. Wager-earned credits expire in 14 days.

Go to the Clips page and click "Upload Clip". Select your video file, add a title, and choose relevant tags (building, editing, rotations, etc.). Your clip will be available for the community to watch and react to. Clips also earn you Social Credits — submit a clip from a tournament you played in (15–60 seconds, not a duplicate) and receive a credit toward future tournament entry.

We support MP4 and WebM video files. For best compatibility, use MP4 with H.264 encoding. Maximum file size depends on whether you are uploading a clip or a full video.

Social Credits reward community engagement and can be redeemed for tournament entry or Pro subscription time. You earn them by: submitting tournament clips (1 per tournament), sharing content with UTM links (3+ unique clicks = 1 credit, max 3/day), and referring new players (friend signs up and plays first match = 2 credits). Redeem 3 credits for entry to tournaments up to $5, 5 credits for up to $10, or 10 credits for 1 month of Pro. Credits expire 60 days after earning.

The Board is the competitive ranking system for Gravity Brackets. It tracks your Reputation Points (RP) from both wager matches and tournament placements, your seasonal rank, win/loss record, and win streaks. You earn RP by winning wagered matches and placing in tournaments, climbing from Bronze through Champion tier. The seasonal leaderboard determines who qualifies for the Season Championship.

RP is the competitive currency of Gravity Brackets. Every new player starts with 500 RP. You earn RP two ways: wagers (stake RP on LFP matches — winner takes the pot) and tournaments (placements award RP based on field size and host tier, capped at 500 per event). RP determines your rank tier and seasonal leaderboard position. It has no real-world monetary value — it's a skill and reputation indicator.

When creating a match request, you can optionally set a wager amount. This RP is placed in escrow (deducted from your balance). When your opponent accepts the match, their RP is escrowed too. After the match, both players report the result. If results agree (one says "win," the other says "loss"), the winner takes the full pot. If results conflict (both claim win or both claim loss), both players are auto-refunded immediately — no disputes, no admin involvement.

There are six tiers based on lifetime RP earned: Bronze (0-499), Silver (500-1,499), Gold (1,500-3,999), Platinum (4,000-7,999), Diamond (8,000-14,999), and Champion (15,000+). Higher tiers unlock higher wager limits. Your tier badge appears across the platform — on match cards, tournament brackets, and the leaderboard.

Your balance can go to 0, but you can always earn more through daily bonuses, uploading clips, receiving reactions, and placing in free tournaments. You cannot wager more than your current balance. Seasons reset every 8 weeks with a soft reset (you keep 40% of earned RP).

Wager Result Reporting: Both players report who won. If results agree, the wager resolves. If results conflict, both players are auto-refunded — no disputes, no admin involvement.

Tournament Result Reporting: Both players report who won. If results agree, the winner advances. If results conflict, the host resolves the dispute. If the host is a participant, it auto-escalates to admin review.

Anti-Gaming Guardrails:
• Wagers: Max 3 per day between the same two players. Same-opponent win streaks capped at 1 count per pair per 24h.
• Dispute counter: After 3 disputes in a season, Trust Score drops by 10. After 5, you're locked out of wagering for the season.
• Suspicious patterns: Losing to the same opponent 5+ times in 30 days triggers a review flag.
• Tournaments: No smurfing (alt accounts), no collusion, no bracket manipulation, no intentional no-shows to manipulate seeding.
• Trust Score: Starts at 75. Increases with clean completions (wagers + tournaments). Below 30 = cannot wager or enter paid tournaments.

Do: Report results honestly, play all matches, check in on time, maintain a high Trust Score.
Don't: Falsely claim wins, create alt accounts, collude with friends, abandon matches or tournaments, manipulate brackets.

Your Gravity Brackets wallet holds real-money funds for paid tournament entry and winnings. Deposit funds via PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. When you register for a paid tournament, the entry fee is deducted from your wallet. When you win, prize money is credited to your wallet. Withdraw to PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, or ACH bank transfer. All transactions are tracked in your wallet ledger.

The rake is the platform's commission on paid tournaments. Free-tier users pay a 20% rake on winnings. Pro subscribers pay a reduced 10% rake. 15% of every tournament's rake is allocated to the Season Championship prize pot. The rest supports platform operations.

Pro is a $4.99/month subscription that gives you: reduced tournament rake (10% instead of 20%), access to Pro-only tournaments, 3 tournament credits per month (expire at end of billing cycle), priority registration queue, and a ⚡ Pro badge on your profile and in brackets. Manage your subscription at /subscribe.

Yes. You must be 18 or older to enter paid tournaments. Paid tournaments are also blocked in certain US states (AZ, HI, IA, MS, MT, NV, SD) due to state regulations. Free tournaments, RP wagers, the leaderboard, and all social features are available everywhere with no age restriction beyond the platform's standard terms.

Some tournaments allow community contributions to boost the prize pool. Contribute $1–$25 per person from your wallet during the registration period (closes at bracket generation). Contributions are added directly to the prize pool with no rake. If the tournament is cancelled, all contributions are refunded. The prize pool breakdown shows entries, community contributions, and any platform bonus separately.

Go to the Social page, find a player in chat or use the DM sidebar. Click "+ New DM" to start a conversation with any player on the platform — no mutual follow required. You can also click any player's name to open their profile card and hit "Send DM".

Channels are public chat rooms for the community. The #general channel is for any topic, and #LFP is specifically for finding players. Anyone logged in can post in channels.

Click the "Follow" button next to any player on the LFP board, match cards, tournament brackets, or the Social page's Find Players tab. Following highlights their requests on the board so you can find them faster and keeps you notified of their tournament activity.

On the LFP board, click "block" next to any player's request. In community chat, click a user's name to open their profile and use the Block button. Blocked users cannot see your requests, send you DMs, or match with you.

First start a voice call by clicking "Call" on your match card. Once connected, a "Video" button appears. Click it to enable your camera. Your opponent will see your video automatically. You can toggle video on/off at any time during the call.

During a call, click the screen share icon (monitor) in the video toolbar. Your browser will ask which screen or window to share. The screen share replaces your camera feed for your opponent. Click the icon again or the browser's "Stop sharing" to switch back to camera.

Yes, 100% free. Calls use peer-to-peer WebRTC, which means audio and video go directly between you and your match partner — no servers in between. All you need is a modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and a microphone/camera.

Video quality depends on both players' internet speeds. The system automatically adapts — lowering resolution and framerate when bandwidth is limited. You'll see a quality indicator in the top-right of the video overlay. If issues persist, try closing other bandwidth-heavy apps or switching to a wired connection.

What it is: Your username is your public identity on Gravity Brackets. It shows on match cards, clips, chat messages, tournament brackets, the Board, and anywhere your name appears. It is not your Epic handle or email — it's a separate name you choose.

How to set it: You're prompted to pick one right after your first login. You can change it later in Settings.

Rules: 3-20 characters. Must start with a letter. Allowed: letters, numbers, spaces, underscores, hyphens, and periods. Case insensitive (so "Aaron" and "aaron" count as the same name). Must be unique.

What it does: By default, your Epic Games handle is hidden from public view. Other players see your username instead. Your Epic handle is only revealed to the specific opponent you match with — because they need it to add you in Fortnite. In tournaments, your Epic handle is visible to your current bracket opponent only.

Why: Some players don't want their Epic handle visible to everyone. This gives you control over who sees it.

How to change it: In Settings, toggle "Hide Epic Handle." If you turn it off, your Epic handle will show alongside your username on match cards, your profile, tournament brackets, and the Board.

What it affects: Your avatar appears next to your name on match cards, clips, chat messages, tournament brackets, the Board, and your profile. Pick one that represents you — it's how other players recognize you at a glance.

Options: Choose from 100+ built-in avatars (geometric, pixel art, gemstones, neon, emoji faces) or upload your own image (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, max 3MB).

Why link: Linking your Epic account pulls your real Fortnite stats (K/D, wins, PR) and verifies your identity. This makes your match requests and tournament registrations more trustworthy and lets opponents assess your skill level. It also powers anti-smurf protection for paid tournaments.

Required for: Creating and accepting match requests, and registering for tournaments. You cannot use the LFP board or enter tournaments without a linked Epic account.

Privacy: Your Epic handle is hidden by default (see "Hide Epic" above). Your stats are pulled from the public Fortnite API — if your stats are set to private in Fortnite, they'll show as private here too.

How: Log in with Discord and your Discord username is linked automatically. If you originally logged in with Google, log out and log back in with Discord using the same email.

What it does: Your Discord handle can optionally appear on your match requests so partners can add you on Discord. You can control this with the "Show Discord on Matches" toggle in Settings.

What they do: Your saved match preferences (region, platform, game mode, PR range) auto-fill the match creation form so you don't have to set them every time.

Tip: Set these once in Settings and they'll carry over to every match request you create. You can still override them per-request.

Categories: You can toggle notifications for match events (accepts, invites, endings), tournament events (registration confirmations, check-in reminders, match-ready alerts, results), social events (new followers, mentions), and system events (announcements). Turn off what you don't need to keep the bell clean.

What it does: Adds a second verification step (authenticator app code) when you log in. Protects your account even if your Google/Discord credentials are compromised. Recommended for anyone participating in paid tournaments.

How: Go to Settings, find the 2FA section, and scan the QR code with an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.). Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.