1. Server, version
1.1 1.5 or latest for the moment
1.2 Server - Abyss Game Server.
1.3 Anti-hack Launcher ON is mandatory.
2. Participants quantity
2.1 Only registered users can participate in tourney. Maximum quantity of participants for a tourney is limited to 512.
3. Tourney system
3.1 Stage I
- 4 rounds using Single Elimination BO1 system (semifinal BO3 and final BO5) with 512 participants maximum each
3.2 Stage II
- Final round: consists of 3 stages (details in system)
4. The order of carrying out matches
4.1 Every match is scheduled by organizers and can not be rescheduled or canceled except under he decision of organizers
4.2 Every match is played using official tourney maps. A match played using other map is not counted.
4.3 Sign-up opens in 48 hours. Check-in opens in 2 hours before tourney. After check-in stops, draw is generated automatically and matches start.
4.4 The round starts when player’s opponent is defined on site. Absence more than 15 minutes after the message of the player’s opponent to the referee is equated to defeat in a match
4.4.1 If a player is present on the channel but the game on its fault has not begun in current of 15 minutes from the message of the opponent, the player is equated to absent and receives defeat in a match.
4.5 The winner is a player who has completely destroyed all buildings of the opponent or has compelled it to surrender
4.6.1 If disconnect occurs in first 2 minutes the rematch has to be played despite the situation in match.
4.6.2 If disconnect repeats on same player’s fault the referee has a right to disqualify him.
4.7 If both players agree one or more observers may observe a match. Referees, reporters, organizers and casters (commentators) have mandatory right to observe a match.
4.7.1 If referees, reporters, organizers and casters (commentators) are not allowed to observe by players a referee has a right not to count a match
4.8 A player has to save replay after a match. Winner uploads replay. In case sc:bw crashes a winner contacts channel referee to report his win.
4.9 A player has a right to pause a game, an opponent can not unpause.
4.10 If a player has urgent necessity to leave he contacts referee and describes the reason. Referee can give 30 minutes time-out maximum if he considers the reason serious.
5. Match settings
5.1 Game mode: Use Map Settings
5.2 Race: Not allowed to pick race after countdown starts.
5.3 Speed: Fastest
6. Forbidden to use:
6.1 Flying drones and templars
6.2 Terran sliding buildings
6.3 Stacked units attack
6.4 Allied mines
6.5 Observer over turret
6.6 Intentional dropping lurker and SCV – defined by referee
6.7 Worker glide bug
7. Allowed to use:
7.1 Plague on interceptor
7.2 Units pressed through
7.3 drops to defuse mines
7.4 Mineral walk
7.5. Manner Pylon
7.6. Lurker hold position
In case a bug not in list is revealed referee takes decision.
8. Disqualification
8.1 Disqualification can be current or subsequent.
8.2 Current disqualification means discharging a player during a tourney.
8.3 Subsequent disqualification means a player can be discharged after a tourney ends but not later than one week (not later than one day after finals)
8.4 In case of disqualification draw results are not changed. After tourney ends a list of disqualified players is published stating the reasons.
8.5 A right to disqualify has main referee. He can be provided information by channel referee or take decision by himself if a player breaks the following rules:
- using forbidden reception
- using intentional disconnects
- using hacking software (which break standard settings)
- using settings that differ from standart
- using maps not from official list
- playing under account that was not submitted in registration data
- register multiple accounts by one player
- playing under another account
- asking an opponent to lose – this is qualified as cheating
- confusing referee on purpose or accidentally concerning match result – this is qualified as cheating
- uploading fake replays
- the disrespectful attitude to players, teams and referees is not supposed
9. Sanctions
9.1 Breaking the rules of behaviour
- disrespectful attitude to players, teams and referees during the tourney or in forum posts:
disqualification before tourney ends (if a player quit a tourney he misses the upcoming), second infringement will cause disqualification for the hole season
- Insults, offensive and obscene lexicon will cause a kick from channel, after 3rd time – disqualification for the tourney
9.2 Using hacking software will cause disqualification for the hole season
9.3 Using forbidden reception:
- for the first time – disqualification for 2 rounds
- next time - disqualification for the hole season
9.4 Playing under account that was not submitted in registration data:
- Disqualification for 2 seasons for player who was caught using another account and for player who provided account.
The proof of using another account can be the conclusion of the expert after the replay analysis.
10. Refereeing on tourney:
10.1 Referee can not participate as a player
10.2 Referees subdivide on main referee and basic referee ( áðåä)
10.3 During the tourney all referees stay on channel or observe matches
10.4 In case of questions a player immediately addresses to the referee. If a question occurs during a match a player has to pause and address to the referee.
10.5 Match questions and problems must be solved by basic referee, in some cases by main referee. Decision of the main referee is final. In case disagreement with referee’s action a player has the right to complain, stating his claim at a referee’s forum. In this case the main referee’s decision will be considered by the board of organizers and he may be punished. Still the decision can not be cancelled or changed by anyone except the main referee
10.6 Disqualification of players and discharge of referees is made by the main referee in coordination with the basic referees.
10.7 The final sanction on any issue is maid by the main referee on a referee forum
11. Publicity principle
11.1 In order to prevent misunderstanding players are obliged to play under real (well-known) nickname
11.2 If a player uses new unknown account he has to write in his account’s profile his well-known nickname after first referee request. Refusal will cause disqualification from the tourney.
In case of unforeseen situations the organizers reserve the right for modification in the given rules without an explanation of the reasons. These changes do not have return force: i.e. old issues can not be solved by new rules. |
