Common questions.

SuperDebate brings people together to discuss a resolution from opposing sides, listen carefully, and compare the arguments. You can attend events, join a club, practice skills, or take part in an online round.

One flexible debate format connects club meetings, practice, and competition. A round has an agreed speaking order and time limits, with judging based on arguments rather than personal agreement. The event page explains how that particular event works.

Beginners are welcome. You can watch before speaking, read the first-debate playbook, and ask the host which roles are available. Check the event instructions for any preparation or participation requirements.

Creating an account and building your profile are free. Some in-person events and showcases require a paid ticket. Check the event page for admission prices and what your ticket includes.

Choose a first step that suits you: watch a recording, attend an event, join a local club, or work through the beginner course. You can create an account when you want to participate in features that require one.

You can read the public guides and browse public events, clubs, topics, and recordings. Features such as joining a club or submitting a ballot require signing in. Event registration and ticket requirements are explained on each event page.

The Standard Debate format accommodates one to five speakers on each side. The organizer chooses the team sizes, speaking order, and timing for the round. Audience capacity and the number of competing seats are separate event settings.

Find an event and follow its registration instructions. Some events require a ticket, and admission does not always include a competing seat. Read the available roles, preparation requirements, and arrival details before registering.

Speakers build a case, question the other side, and respond to the main disagreements. The host explains the resolution, speech sequence, timing, and feedback plan before the round. Follow the schedule for your event rather than assuming a fixed duration.

The default judging ballot covers arguments, evidence, clarity, and persuasion. Each criterion is scored from 1 to 5 and weighted equally, giving a total out of 20. Organizers can configure a different ballot, so check the criteria and result rules for your event.

Community Points recognize participation on the platform, such as contributing arguments and engaging with other people’s ideas. They are separate from judge scores and do not decide who wins a debate.

Preparation depends on the event. Some rounds announce the resolution in advance; others introduce it at the meeting. Check when the topic and side are assigned, how much preparation time you have, and whether sources or notes are allowed.

Ask for specific feedback and choose one improvement to practice. A useful question is: “Which objection needed a better answer?” Thank the other side, reflect on the deciding issue, and use what you learned in the next round.

SuperDebate uses one flexible Standard Debate format. Team sizes, speech lengths, preparation time, and the number of speeches can vary. Read the event schedule or review the online room settings before joining; a short practice round and a live showcase need different plans.

Look for an available online round or create a room and invite someone. An open seat or a match depends on other people being available; creating a room does not guarantee an opponent immediately.

Public recordings are available without an account. Open Watch to find a debate with a published replay. A past event may not have a recording, so look for an available video rather than assuming every event can be watched.

Create or join a video room, review its topic and round settings, and check your microphone and camera. The host manages participation and the speech sequence. Check the room’s recording status before speaking and confirm any recording plans with the host.

For an online round, use a supported browser with a stable connection and a working microphone. A camera, headset, and quiet room help people follow you. Test your setup before the start time and tell the host if something fails.

An online room brings participants together with video, a speaking timer, and host controls. Review the room settings and the host’s instructions for speaking, questions, and feedback. Keep a backup way to contact the host if your connection drops.

The privacy policy explains what information SuperDebate collects and how it is used. Review the information you add to your public profile. If you have a privacy question or need help with your information, contact us.

You can browse guides, events, clubs, and public debates on a phone. For a live round, test your browser permissions, audio, camera, and connection in advance. A larger screen can make it easier to see the timer and follow your notes.

Choose a focus, confirm the first meeting, and create a club with a clear description and location. Set visibility and membership access separately, then invite a founding group. A club’s member limit is configurable; there is no universal 100-member cap.

Learn the scorecard and submit an application for platform-wide judging. An admin reviews applications before granting judge access. Event-specific judging follows the instructions on that event page; audience voting is a separate way to participate.

Confirm a suitable venue, a host and backup, speakers, and a judging or feedback plan. Publish clear registration and arrival instructions. A club can help you bring people back for recurring meetings.

Judge scores describe competitive performance. Community Points recognize activity on the platform. They measure different things: posting more often does not itself improve a debate score or decide a competitive result.

Open the invitation and check the club or event details before accepting. Use the instructions in that invitation; links can expire or require signing in. An invitation to attend is different from an approved speaking seat in a live room.