[OCNA 3s] Tournament Rules

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*This is now a 3v3 Tournament*


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Tournament Rules

1. Tournament Format

The tournament uses the following format:
Step 1: Group stage
Step 2: Play-offs (Knockout Stage)
Step 3: The Grand Finals

Although the group stage will only consist of 16 teams, in the event that we receive an overwhelming number of team applications, the Group Stage will be postponed one to two weeks. During this time we will hold a round-robin style qualifiers tournament to decide the last two tournament positions (meaning the first 14 sign-ups won’t have to qualify).

With 22 teams signed up a round robin style qualifications tournament with 8 participants would take far too long. In the interest of time, We're going to eliminate the qualifiers round entirely. In the Group Stage, we'll have 6 teams in three groups and 5 teams for the last group, as opposed to the initial 4 in each.

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1.1 Group stage

• The group stage will consist of 16 teams. By placing first or second in the group you advance to the knockout stage and if you end up third or fourth in the group you are eliminated from the tournament. The double elimination bracket system will be used in the group stage and the games are played best-of-one.
• Each group will have its own round robin style tournament. After all teams have played against each other in their respective group, the top 4 teams will move on to the next stage (16 in total). Each game(map) is played best-of-one, first to 7 rounds, swapping spawns after the 6th round.

1.3. The Grand Finals

• The finals are played best-of-five.

1.4. Best-of-three (BO3) Match (Knockout Stage)

• A best-of-three (BO3) match consists of two or three maps. A game(map) is played in two stages for 8 rounds total, 4 rounds per spawn, the map must always be restarted after a spawn switch. The winner of a game (map) is the first team who reaches a total of 5 rounds for that game (map). The remaining rounds will not be played after a team has won the map. If a game ends up in a tie, meaning that both teams have won 4 in-game rounds on the same map, a single tiebreaker round will be played with the current spawns (teams don't switch sides) to decide the game winner.
• The winner of a BO3 is the team that wins a total of two games.
• Teams are allowed a 5 minute break between each game. The break time is subject to change if the situation requires it.
• Each team selects one of the maps from the Settings list and if a third is necessary, the map chosen will be the one outlined for the round, in the Knockout Stage fixtures thread.

2. Team Regulations

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2.1 Team submissions

• Each team must consist of 3-5 players (Meaning no more than 5 players).
• Replacing players: Each team can have up to three replacements available after the sign up deadline.
• Each team must have a Captain, which is responsible for communication with tournament admins and other team Captains.
• No offensive team names/team tags.
• 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 (include their clan tag):
• Team Captain and Contact Details:
• [Optional] Team Lieutenant and Contact Details:

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[b]Team Name:[/b]
[b]In-Game Tag:[/b]
[b]List of Team Members (include their clan tag):[/b]
[b]Team Captain and Contact Details:[/b]
[b][Optional] Team Lieutenant and Contact Details:[/b]

3. Match Rules

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3.1 Deadlines

• Every round of the tournament will have a deadline.
• Each team is responsible for their match schedules throughout the tournament.
• Captains are advised to use the Scheduling board to negotiate a time with their opponents for each round's required match.
• Any teams to have not decided on a time or has yet to play their match by that round’s deadline, will be risking tournament disqualification. Schedule your match here.

3.2 Rules during a match

• Restricted to STF Characters only
• During a tournament match you must use your team tag along with the name submitted at registration.
• All matches must be played on NA_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). Team Captains will be given Admin access to the Event server.
• Matches will be 3-a-side, the team may only use a maximum of three infantry, two one ranged, one cavalry, with horse ranged counting as both.
• • Throwers counts as ranged.
  • Horse Ranged counts as both cavalry and ranged.
  • There is a maximum limit of only one crossbow allowed to be spawned per team, in any single round.
  • All players are free to loot any weapons they find, just so long as they stay within the previously stated class limitations.
  • Clarification: To be counted as ranged, players will need to have at least a requirement 1 PT/PD weapon or spawn with both a crossbow and bolts (of any type).
• 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.
• Once a match begins, players are not allowed to respec their STF characters.

3.3 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 are teams allowed to spawn with more than 3 players on either team.
• Any team to have a 4th player spawn in a single round, will be considered to have forfeited the round.

4. Match Reports

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4.1 Match results

• Always report the match result in the tournament fixtures thread. Screenshots are necessary for 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

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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

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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: Locked to Team Members’ View.

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

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7.1 The gold chest

• 1st Place: One +3 item of their choice, the Crowned Helm (until the conclusion of the next major Tournament/League), and one Name Engraved item of their choice *.
• 2nd Place: Two Heirloom Points.
• 3rd Place: One Heirloom Point.
• 4th Place: 200K gold
• 5th Place: 100K gold
• 6th Place: 50K gold

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• There is a maximum limit of only two crossbows allowed to be spawned per team, in any single round.
• All Players are free to loot any weapons they find, just so long as they stay within the previously stated class limitations.
• Clarification: To be counted as ranged, players will need to have at least a requirement 1 PT/PD weapon or spawn with both a crossbow and bolts (of any type).
• This tournament is now a 3v3.
• Qualifiers round eliminated - Group Stage expanded.
• Once a match begins, players are not allowed to respec their STF characters.[/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l][/l]

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