Join Us for the Stormgate for CHOC Charity Tournament!
Frost Giant Studios and RallyCry are excited to announce the Stormgate for CHOC Charity Tournament, benefiting the CHOC Foundation and Children’s Hospital of Orange County. This upcoming in-game competition is founded on a belief that video games can be a force for good.
The Stormgate for CHOC Charity Tournament is free to join and open to all Stormgate players who want to compete for a great cause.
Tournament Details:
- When:
- March 1 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 18:00 GMT
- March 2 at 12:00 p.m. PST / 20:00 GMT
- Format: Open signup; single elimination, best-of-three bracket
- Co-Streaming: Streaming is available (contact [email protected] for details)
- Prize: Minimum $1,000
Frost Giant Studios staff will be making an additional US$250 donation to CHOC for every 100 players who compete in at least one match in the tournament, so be sure to bring your friends! Sign up here.
Support CHOC by adopting the exclusive Choco in-game Pet
To further support the life-saving care provided by CHOC, Frost Giant Studios has stitched together an adorable in-game pet bear, Choco, modeled after CHOC’s iconic mascot. This one-of-a-kind huggable companion is available for US$6.99, and 100% of proceeds (less platform fees and taxes) go directly to CHOC to fund their cutting-edge pediatric research and programs. Choco will become available for purchase when the next Stormgate patch goes live, end of February.
FAQ
Q: Who can participate in the tournament?
A: The Stormgate for CHOC charity tournament is open to Stormgate players of all skill levels! Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to join and play for a great cause.
Q: Do I have to donate to participate?
A: No donation is required to enter. However, we encourage participants to support CHOC by purchasing the Choco in-game Pet (100% of the proceeds, less taxes and platform fees, will go to CHOC), by recruiting friends to participate (for every 100 participants, members of the Frost Giant team will personally donate an additional US$250 to CHOC, up to a cap of US$2,000), or by donating directly to CHOC at this link.
Q: Where can I go to buy the Choco pet bear?
A: He is for sale in the Stormgate in-game store.
Q: Why is the Choco pet US$6.99 instead of US$4.99 like the other Stormgate pets?
A: We raised the fee to compensate for the platform fees and taxes that will be taken out of the revenue in order to maximize the funds the charity will receive.
Q: What time does the tournament start?
A: It starts at 10am PST / 6pm (18:00) GMT on March 1, 2025. Follow the bracket results live on the RallyCry platform.
Q: How do I sign up for the CHOC tournament?
A: You can register by clicking here and completing the sign-up process. Make sure to join before the registration cutoff at 8am PT/4pm (16:00) GMT on March 1, 2025.
Q: What is the tournament format?
A: The event is a 1v1 brawl and will follow a single-elimination format with best-of-3 matches. Finals will be best-of-5.
Q: What are the rules?
A: All players must follow the official tournament rules, which include fair play guidelines, match procedures, and a code of conduct. Read the full rules here.
Q: Will the event be streamed?
A: Yes! The semi-finals and finals will be live-streamed on Twitch and co-streamed and re-hosted in many languages so friends, family, and fans can watch. Keep watching the playstormgate.com blog for the full viewing list! (Interested in being one of our co-streamers? Reach out to [email protected].)
Q: How do I report match results?
A: Players should submit their match results via RallyCry platform immediately after each game.
Q: What prizes are available?
A: The prize pool starts at $1000 (50/30/10/10 split over top 4 places), with bonus amounts unlocked as more players join. Frost Giant will increase the total prize pool by $250 for every 100 players who sign up and actually compete in at least one match (up to a cap of $5,000). Additionally, Frost Giant devs will personally donate an additional $250 to CHOC for every 100 participants that compete (up to a cap of $2,000). So bring your friends!
Q: Do I have to donate to be eligible for prizes?
A: No! All registered players are eligible to compete for prizes.
Q: When will prizes be distributed?
A: Prizes will be distributed within 10 days after the event ends. Winners will be contacted via email or Discord.
Q: What happens if I have a technical issue?
A: If you experience connection issues or game crashes, report them immediately via the Tournament Discord to a tournament admin. Admins will review cases individually.
Q: Who do I contact for support?
A: The easiest way to reach a tournament admin is via the Tournament Discord. You can also use the 'Contact Support' button on the nav bar on the RallyCry platform (but response times may be slightly longer.)
Q: What is CHOC?
A: CHOC is a charitable foundation and children's hospital based in California which is part of a global pediatric research network contributing to clinical trials and studies that impact child health worldwide. It is home to the CHOC Research Institute, which conducts groundbreaking research in childhood diseases, clinical trials, and emerging therapies.
Q: Why should I support a hospital headquartered in California?
A: CHOC offers highly specialized medical treatments for very ill children from around the world. Their CHOC Research Institute collaborates with international organizations to advance treatments for rare diseases, childhood cancers, and neurological disorders. Their specialists train international doctors and healthcare professionals in cutting-edge treatments and medical technologies. CHOC doctors and medical teams participate in medical mission trips, providing free surgeries, medical supplies and medical care to children in underserved regions.
Q: How else can I support CHOC in its mission to save children's lives?
A: You can make a donation directly to CHOC at this link.