Tournament Format:
- This tournament will run in a Single-elimination format
- Platform: PC
- Qualifiers: Bo3 (Best of 3)
- Finals: Bo5 (Best of 5)
- Matches must be started as soon as all players join the match.
- Players are allowed to bring their own peripherals (headset, controller, mouse, keyboard, etc.)
Match Settings:
Private Match Settings: (LAN)
- Game Mode: Soccer
- Arena: DFH Stadium
- Team Size: 3v3
- Bot Difficulty: No Bots
- Region: Middle-East
- Joinable By: Password
Mutators:
- Preset Settings: Custom
- Match Length: 5 Minutes
- Max Score: Unlimited
- Overtime: Unlimited
- Series Length: 3 Games
- Game Speed: Default
Tournament Rules:
Teams & Rosters:
- Each team’s roster must consist of at least 3 players.
- Each team’s roster will be allowed to have 3 main players and 1 substitute. Once the tournament starts, you cannot replace any player.
- A substitute player may only be added before the tournament starts.
- The sub. cannot be a part of any other team’s roster which is participating or has participated in the same tournament.
Game Pauses:
Each team has the right to pause the game for a maximum of 3 minutes respectively for valid reasons and to handle major difficulties that cannot be resolved during the game.
Players may only pause the game if:
- There is a major issue to solve.
- There are no fights underway.
- After the game is paused, the opposing player must be notified of the reasons for the pause.
- Any disputes should be handled between the players during the pause.
It is up to the Organizers to examine the evidence provided, and then to either validate the game result, restart the game, or disqualify a player(for improper pause usage). The player, whenever possible, is responsible to gather evidence of the issue as proof for the Organizers.
Disqualification:
- Cheating: Any team caught cheating or exploiting game mechanics will be disqualified.
- AFK: Players who leave the game intentionally or repeatedly will be disqualified.
- Disconnects: Continuous disconnects by a player without valid reasons will be disqualified.
- Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Teams that engage in harassment, toxic behavior or disrupt fair play will be penalized or disqualified.
- Failure to Show Up: Not having the required number of players present at the scheduled match time.
- Inappropriate Communication: Using offensive language or inappropriate content in chat or voice communication.
Process of Disqualification:
- Reporting: Any team can report suspected violations to the tournament organizers.
- Investigation: The organizers will investigate the claims, which may include reviewing match recordings or logs.
- Decision: Organizers will make a final decision regarding disqualification based on the evidence collected.
Disputes and Appeals:
- Any disputes must be reported to the tournament organizers immediately.
- Decisions made by the organizers are final.