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Edgegamers Soldier Tournament Rules
Rules
Rules are subject to change.
EdgeGamers TF2 and PSC Leadership have the final word and decision on all rules and interpretation issues.
These rules are intended to ensure positive gaming experience in the EdgeGamers community, through the facilitation of spirited competitive play while retaining respect for fellow players. Where the "letter of the law" may be wrong, TF2 and PSC Leadership retains the right to uphold the "spirit of the law".
Rules - Short Version
1. There will be 16 competing players on each team, 32 in a server. Two servers will be run simultaneously.
2. The only class permitted is Soldier, all other classes will be locked, any and all Soldier weapons and unlocks are allowed.
3. Good sportsmanship and mutual respect is required.
4. TF2 and PSC Leadership and/or appointed members will referee the matches.
5. Top 5 players from each server will move on to the Final Round.
6. You may only sign up once for the tournament.
7. Have fun.
Rules - Long Version
1.1 Eligibility
To sign up you need to do the following:
- You must be thirteen years of age or older to participate.
- You must be registered on EdgeGamers.org
- You must be MAUL verified. Go here to learn more: http://www.edgegamers.org/forums/maul.php
- You must have no substantiated bans for cheating through MAUL or VAC
- You must have no current bans on the EdgeGamers servers
2.1 Alignment of Rules
All eGO rules and guidelines are in effect for the duration of the event. These would include, but are not limited to, conduct, behavior, language, respect, and maturity.
All participants are expected to conduct themselves with the highest standard of sportsmanship and respect their teammates and their competitors for the duration of the event.
No tags will be worn during the competition. Please leave your tag off before you join.
Ex.
=(eGO)=™ Kevimaster (WRONG)
Kevimaster (RIGHT)
2.2 Team Communications
There is no need for teams to communicate with each other during a match. Communications should be directed solely to the match referee.
If there is a need to communicate with a referee, please ask the question in TEXT chat. The referee will then decide upon the appropriate course of action.
2.2.1 All Talk
During game play: All talk shall be DISABLED but referees will be given the ability to broadcast across server to speak.
During non-game times: All talk shall still be DISABLED.
2.2.2 Admin Chat
Where possible, players' admin rights to use administrative abilities such as admin chat, shall be disabled.
2.2.3 Match Admin Chat
Referees or other players who would normally have the ability to use privileged admin commands shall not use any private mode of communication (psay) when refereeing or participating in a match.
2.2.4 Ventrilo
You will be allowed to use the EdgeGamers Ventrilo server during the event. Event Coordinators shall offer to place each team into their own respective eGO Vent Channel.
2.2.5 Questions/Communications to Referee
During game play: The match referee shall ignore and decline to answer any questions regarding rules interpretation, referee decisions, and questions which are answered elsewhere.
During non-game play: The match referee may answer any and all questions if they so choose.
3.1 sv_pure
The server CVAR sv_pure will be set to a value of 2 at all times during the match.
3.2 CVARs
No Client Variables (CVARs), or any other client side settings or applications on their computer, are allowed that would yield an unfair advantage in match play. These CVARs include, but are not limited to: any commands that alter weather; remove or lessen ambient sounds; modify textures to an extent that would yield an unfair advantage; modify lighting to an extent that would yield an unfair advantage; make any solid object or surface see-through or invisible; modify hitboxes and/or player movement in an unfair way. Interpretation of the legality of CVARs is left to the discretion of EdgeGamers administrators.
3.2.1 Server CVARs
Server settings will include, but are not limited to:
-tf_weapon_criticals 0
-tf_use_fixed_weaponspreads 1
-tf_damage_disablespread 1
3.3 In-match Techniques
3.3.1 Map Exploits
Any form of exploiting the map or the use of map bugs to kill or harm opponents is illegal.
3.3.2 CVAR Exploits
A client or server variable that allows for or forces an object to be translucent or invisible is illegal.
3.3.3 Sound Exploits
The toggling/changing of any sound cvar during a match is illegal.
3.4 Right To Examine
All clients connecting to the eGO Event Server explicitly permit the use of anti-cheat detection applications.
Clients connected to the eGO Event Server grant eGO the right to use any application, at its discretion, to examine client TF2 configurations.
3.5 Server Configuration
3.5.1 Pure Server
The server shall be set to use the setting of sv_pure 2.
3.5.2 Server Malfunction or Configuration Error
If an error causes the server to malfunction or otherwise cause the match to be unplayable,
In the first ten minutes of play: The match will be restarted.
After the first ten minutes of play: The match will be suspended and its outcome decided by a TF2 or PSC Leadership member.
3.5.3 Match Configuration
The server will be running an EdgeGamer's specific match config. The match will consist of 1 round with a time limit 30 minutes . The in-game server administrators will be responsible for running the configs.
3.5.4 SourceTV
SourceTV will be used to both record and broadcast matches. SourceTV will be run on a 120 second delay.
3.6 Game Recording
The game will be spectated and recorded by 2 eGO match administrators. All players will also be required to record a demo of their game play. Players should start recording demos prior to LO3 going off. Players should stop recording when instructed to by a referee. Demos must be held for one week in the event of a dispute.
4.1 Time/Date
The scheduled time/date may not be modified. If you sign up for the tournament but cannot make it, your place is forfeit. All times listed in the tournament schedule are subject to change.
5.1 Location of Tournament
The Tournament will be held on a designated eGO server. If a server is not available due to technical or other issues, the match will be postponed and rescheduled until such time that the server becomes available again.
5.2 Pre-Match
Those who want to participate in the tournament will need to be in ventrilo no later than 2:00 PM EST, and be in their assigned room.
5.3 Server Connection
Upon receiving the server password, all players shall have 5 minutes to connect and log onto the given TF2 eGO server. They shall select the team they were assigned.
5.4 Match Start
5 minutes of practice rounds will be played. The game will be restarted and the scores will begin to be recorded.
6.1 Matches
At the end of the 1 round game, the top 5 players from each server will move on to the next round of the tournament. All scoring will be based on number of kills. In the event of a tie for number of kills, the player with fewer deaths will be ranked above the one with more.
6.2 Finals
Finals will consist of the top 5 players from each server in the first round. Matches will consist of 1 round.
6.2.1 Finals Rules
During the finals, the goal of either player is to seek and destroy the other player. To ensure this style of play, players may not: prone, sit idle for more than 15 seconds, camp, or otherwise stall the game. Referee's will closely watch your tactics and will advise you if your actions do not adhere to this style of play. Each round of play during finals matches should last no more than 15 minutes.
7.1 - Disputes
Any disputes regarding game play, exploits, cheating or tactics must be submitted to one of the match referees via private message on the EdgeGamers.org forums with proof of the occurrence and a detailed description including the associated times. Disputes must be filed within 48 hours of the end of the tournament. If a player is unsure if something would be considered an exploit or would like more information about who to file a dispute with, they should contact a TF2 or PSC leadership person.
7.2 – Sportsmanship
All registrants are required to display the highest standards of conduct and observe common sportsmanship during matches. Name calling, taunting, complaining, swearing, cheating, and temper tantrums will not be tolerated and may result in the disqualification of offending player(s).
7.3 - Penalties
Penalties are broken into two categories, technical penalties and penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct. A technical penalty occurs when the procedures for participating in a match outlined in “Match Procedure” are not followed.
First violation: A warning to the participant.
Second violation: The participant will have ten points deducted from their score for that match.
Third violation: The participant will be removed from the tournament.
Note that these penalties can be increased at any point in time based on the discretion of TF2 and PSC leadership. You may also be suspended for actions that are not covered above. Ultimately, suspension length rests at the discretion of TF2 and PSC leadership and are subject to change at any time.
All penalties will be reviewed to ensure fairness across the tournament by match referees and TF2 and PSC leadership.
The Tournament rules are subject to change at any time. If any changes to the rules occur, participants will be notified through the forum on the EdgeGamers™ website, through private message or email.
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NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. DONATING TO EDGEGAMERS DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
By participating in the tournament, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and Regulations and the decisions of the sponsors, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this tournament.
eGO reserves the right to substitute an alternate prize of equal or greater value in the event all or part of a prize set forth above becomes unavailable. No cash substitute or transfer of prizes is available. Prizes are awarded without warranty of any kind from eGO, express or implied, without limitation, except where this would be contrary to federal, state, provincial, or local laws or regulations. All federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations apply. Decisions of eGO and the Judging are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this Tournament. Return of any prize/prize notification may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Any potential winner who cannot be contacted by email within 15 days of attempted first notification will forfeit his/her prize. Potential prize winner(s) and their parents/legal guardians may be required to sign and return an Affidavit or Declaration of Eligibility, a Liability/Publicity Release within 30 days following the date of first attempted notification. Failure to comply within this time period may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. eGO at its sole discretion shall reserves the right to disqualify any Participant from the Tournament if it reasonably believes that the Participant has attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the Tournament by cheating, deception, or other unfair playing practices or abuses, threatens or harassment of any other Participants, eGO admins and affiliates.
Shipping: eGO will not be responsible for any shipping costs, including shipping to the continental US. Shipping details will be discussed with each winner on a case by case basis.
Use of Winner's Name & Information:
By entering, each entrant grants permission, without further compensation, to eGO and their agents and licensees, to use the entrant's name, information, scores, statements, and submitted material for broadcast, print and promotional purposes in connection with the tournament.
Limitations of Liability:
By entering, entrants agree to release eGO, and their officers, directors, and agencies from any claim, loss, liability, damage or injury of any kind arising from their participation in the tournament or their receipt or use of the tournament prize.
Winner is responsible for all federal, state and local taxes associated with acceptance and use of prize.
Any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this tournament, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by arbitration. Claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this contest, but in no event attorney's fees. These Official Rules shall be governed by, subject to, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America, excluding all conflict of law rules. If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect. To the extent permitted by law, the rights to litigate, seek injunctive relief or make any other recourse to judicial or any other procedure in case of disputes or claims resulting from or in connection with this tournament are hereby excluded, and all Participants expressly waive any and all such rights.
Disclaimer.
eGO will not be held responsible if for any reason the Tournament is not capable of running or operating as planned due to infection by computer virus, fraud, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, technical failures, or force majeure that, in the sole opinion of eGO, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Tournament. eGO reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with or abuses any aspect of the Tournament, as solely determined by eGO, and to cancel, terminate, modify, or postpone the Tournament until a later date. eGO assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, or other failure of or related to the software platform on which the Tournament is played, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this Tournament.
In the event that the winner of this competition is under the age of 16, they will be required to provide a phone number of their parent/legal guardian. This is to obtain permission for the winner to receive their VISA card.
Offer void where prohibited.
-Appeals
Send to the TF2 and PSC Leadership.
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