Tournament Rules
1. Tournament Format
The tournament uses the following format:
Step 1: Group stage
Step 2: Play-offs
Step 3: The Grand Finals
1.1 Group stage1.2 Play-offs- The play-offs consist of a single elimination bracket.
1.3 Matches- A match is played in two maps for 16 rounds total. For each map 8 rounds will be played, 4 rounds per spawn, the map must always be restarted after a spawn switch. If a game ends up in a tie a tiebreaker will be played.
- For the tiebreaker teams do not switch map the or sides at the end of a match, a restart is needed however. The overtimes consists of 1 map and 8 rounds total, 4 rounds per spawn. Meaning you play the second map for a second time.
- Teams are allowed to 5 minutes break between the maps. The break time is subject to change if the situation requires it.
2. Team Regulations
2.1 Team submissions- Each team must consist of 5-7 players (Meaning no more than 7 players).
- Replacing players: Each team can have up to five replacements available after the sign up deadline.
- Each team must have a Captain, which is responsible for picking the team and communication with tournament admins.
- No offensive team names/team tags.
- Every player must use the nick name and team tag they signed up with
- A player from a team which has already been eliminated may not join another team which is still in the tournament.
- A player in the team has to be apart of at least 50% of the matches in order to get a prize.
2.2 Team submission format- Team Name:
- In-Game Tag:
- List of Team Members:
- Team Captain and Contact Details:
[b]Team Name:[/b]
[b]In-Game Tag:[/b]
[b]List of Team Members:[/b]
[b]Team Captain and Contact Details:[/b]
3. Match Rules
- A match is played in two maps for 16 rounds total. For each map 8 rounds will be played, 4 rounds per spawn, the map must always be restarted after a spawn switch. If a game ends up in a tie a tiebreaker will be played.
- For the tiebreaker teams do not switch map or sides at the end of a match, a restart is needed however. The overtimes consists of 1 map and 8 rounds total, 4 rounds per spawn. Meaning you play the second map for a second time.
3.1 Rules during a match- Stand-ins/mercenaries are permitted during a match if the team fail to field enough players. However, during a match you cannot use more than 2 stand-ins.
A stand-in may not be a member of a team active in the tournament
A stand-in may not be a member of a team eliminated from the tournament - Restricted to STF Characters only
- During a tournament match you must use your team tag
- All matches must be played on EU_cRPG_8_Events. Note: Always contact an official cRPG admin before a round to change the settings to the tournaments official server settings, (see article 6.1).
- Matches will be 5-a-side, the team may only use a maximum of two ranged, one cavalry and one horse ranged. No limit on infantry.
Throwers counts as ranged.
Horse Ranged counts as both cavalry and ranged. - Both teams are granted 15 minutes to gather their players and begin the match after the scheduled time. If a team cannot gather five players, they must play the match regardless or forfeit the match.
- If one team fails to show up after 15 minutes from the scheduled time, a tournament admin must be contacted to declare the match as a W.O
- If there are any technical problems that prevents a team from showing up, it is up to the team captain to contact a tournament admin.
- Spectators are allowed during matches.
3.2 Substitutions- Substitutions must join their team during the rounds and stay 'dead' when not used.
- Substitutions can be used freely during a match, but are under no circumstances allowed to spawn with more than 5 players on either team.
- Any team to have a 6th player spawn in a single round, will be considered to have forfeited the round.
4. Match Reports
4.1 Match results- Always report the match result in the 'weekly deadline thread'. Screenshots are necessary in the end of each spawn switch/map end for confirmation.
4.2 Investigation for possible violations- If a team suspects that the opposing team are breaking the rules, you shall play on regardless and finish the match. After the match the team captain may ask a tournament admin for an investigation. It is strongly recommended that you provide screenshots or records that may help the tournament admin in his investigation.
- Unjustified and repetitive use of this right may be sanctioned.
5. Other Rules and Violations
5.1 Forbidden software- Any kind of the following softwares are strictly prohibited and will result in a ban from cRPG and the elimination of the entire team.
*Aimbot
*Wallhack
*Autoblock
5.2 Behaviour rules- Use common sense. Players must be respectful to the opponents and admins on both the servers and tournament board. Teams repetitively showing poor attitudes towards other players/admins will be sanctioned.
6. Settings
6.1 Official server settings- Game Type: Battle
- Combat Speed: Medium
- Friendly Fire: 100% on Friend
- Round Duration: 240 seconds (4 minutes)
- Master of the flag: 120 seconds (2 minutes)
- Spawn timer: 15 seconds
- Spectator Settings: Free
6.2 Map list- Closed maps:
Nord Town
Port Assault
San’di’boush
Vendetta
Village - Open maps:
Field by the River
Frosty Battle
Reveran Village
Ruins
Snowy Village
7. Prize Pool
7.1 The gold chest- 1: 100,000,000 XP Boost, In-game title announcement, Forum Title, Crowns
- 2: 50,000,000 XP Boost, +3 Item
- 3-4: 10,000,000 XP Boost, 1 Loompoint
- 5-8: 250k in-game gold.
2015-05-05:4.1 Match results- Always report the match result in the 'weekly deadline thread'. Screenshots are necessary in the end of each spawn switch/map end for confirmation.