General Tournament
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Player Eligibility
This tournament is open to players of any age and any user that resides within MENA
Prizing
The roster size for this tournament is limited to 4. The winning team can only receive prizing for four (4) players.
Players not listed on the Match Fixture page will not receive prizing under any circumstance.
Tournament Schedule
The tournament round start times are as follows:
Schedule
| Tournament Start Time | 17:00 GMT / 20:00 KSA |
All other rounds are to start within 15 minutes of receiving the fixtures for that round.
Teams will not be required to check in for this tournament.
Rosters
Minimum & Maximum Players
When registering for a tournament, team captains must select the minimum number of players required to compete in that tournament, indicated on the tournament sign up module. Team captains will not be able to select more than the maximum number of players indicated on the tournament sign up module.
Player IDs
For this tournament, players must register their Rogue Company ID to their EGL Game & Social Accounts section on their EGL profile. All Player IDs on a team’s roster must be 100% valid and accurate. Spelling, spaces and characters must be exact, but do not need to be case sensitive.
If your username is found to be incorrect or you have input an email address instead of your Rogue ID then your team will be disqualified as this is strictly NOT allowed.
Substitutes
Teams are not permitted to use a substitute at any point in a match. A substitute is defined as someone who is not listed on the Match Fixture page.
Roster Lock
Player IDs are stored when you enter a tournament, meaning that any changes made to a player's ID after they sign up for a tournament will not be updated on the roster. To avoid this change your username before signing up for a tournament or leave the tournament, change your game ID so that it is correct and then re-join the tournament.
Player Eligibility
Only players listed on the Match Fixture page are eligible to play in tournament matches. It is both team's responsibility to verify the eligibility of all players playing in the match. If a team uses an ineligible player in a match they will forfeit the match the ineligible player participated in. Proof must be shown to support any claims of an ineligible player playing in a match.
If the opposing team has an ineligible player present, you must tell the opposing team to replace that player with an eligible player. You must have given the team the required fifteen (15) minutes from match start time to substitute their ineligible player(s). If the team does not substitute their ineligible player, please report the scores in your team's favour and provide proof of the ineligible player in the game lobby.
Game Modes, Maps & Vetoes
Game Modes & Maps
The game modes and maps will be as following:
Demolition
| Breach |
| Canals |
| Favelas |
| Hollows |
| Lockdown |
| Palace |
| Windward |
King of the Hill
| Breach |
| Factory |
| Favelas |
| Palace |
| Windward |
Strikeout
| Breach |
| Canals |
| Factory |
| Favelas |
| Hollows |
| Lockdown |
| Skyfell |
| Windward |
Veto Process
The Higher Seeded team will choose to act as Team A or Team B during the Veto process.
Hosting will go as followed: If a team member (NA) is on the East Coast, they are required to Host the games vs EU. If all members are on the West Coast the Hosting will alternate between NA and EU. Please contact Support if there is a dispute on hosts.
The Veto process is as follows:
Map Vetoes
Best of 1
| Team A: Bans 1 Demolition Map |
| Team B: Bans 1 Demolition Map |
| Team A: Bans 1 Demolition Map |
| Team B: Bans 1 Demolition Map |
| Team A: Bans 1 Demolition Map |
| Team B: Bans 1 Demolition Map |
| The remaining map is played |
Best of 3
| Team A: Bans 1 Demolition Map |
| Team B: Bans 1 Demolition Map |
| Team A: Picks Demolition Map 1 (Host) |
| Team B: Picks Side for Map 1 |
| Team B: Bans 1 KOTH Map |
| Team A: Bans 1 KOTH Map |
| Team B: Picks KOTH Map 2 (Host) |
| Team A: Picks Side for Map 2 |
| Loser of Map 2: Picks Demolition Map 3 (Host) |
| Winner of Map 2: Picks Side for Map 3 |
Best of 5
| Team A: Bans 1 Demolition Map |
| Team B: Bans 1 Demolition Map |
| Team A: Picks Demolition Map 1 (Host) |
| Team B: Picks Side for Map 1 |
| Team B: Bans 1 KOTH Map |
| Team A: Bans 1 KOTH Map |
| Team B: Picks KOTH Map 2 (Host) |
| Team A: Picks Side for Map 2 |
| Team A: Bans 1 Strikeout Map |
| Team B: Bans 1 Strikeout Map |
| Team A: Picks Strikeout Map 3 (Host) |
| Team B: Picks Side for Map 3 |
| Loser of Map 3: Picks KOTH Map 4 (Host) |
| Winner of Map 3: Picks Side for Map 4 |
| Loser of Map 4: Picks Demolition Map 5 (Host) |
| Winner of Map 4: Picks Side for Map 5 |
Match Settings
Best of 1
All rounds are Best of 1 series. If found to be playing another format then not stated here, you will be disqualified from the tournament immediately and lose the points earned from this tournament.
All matches will be played in a Custom Lobby. The game mode can be found on your match page.
- The veto process will take place on the EGL match page by communication between both teams.
- Hosting player invites their opponents to their lobby.
- Ensuring the Rogue IDs are correct and everyone is ready to play, the hosting team starts the match on the game mode and map determined by the veto process.
- Play your match!
- Capture video footage and/or screenshots to present as proof of winning your match. Without valid win proof you may not receive the win for the match.
How To Win
You must face off against your opponent stated in the bracket. The first team to win the map will take the match.
Matches
Server Issues
In the event of server issues arising, tournaments may be postponed or cancelled depending on the severity of the issue.
If the tournament is cancelled it will be announced on the EGL_MENA and EGL - MENA Discord channel. The tournament title will also be adjusted to reflect this outcome.
Incorrect Match Settings
It is the hosting team’s responsibility to ensure that the match settings are as outlined below in the Match Settings. If you notice that the host has the incorrect match settings, please record video proof of what is wrong, ensuring that the scores, time, incorrect rules and the players in the lobby are clearly visible and then immediately leave the game.
In the instance that the hosting team have the correct match settings and you leave the game before it is completed, the team that did not leave will receive the win for that map.
In the instance that the hosting team have the incorrect match settings and you do not leave the game before it is completed, the result of that map will stand.
The hosting team will not forfeit the map if the non-hosting team does not leave the match and the map is completed.
Forfeits
In order for a team to forfeit, the opposing team must leave the match as soon as they have gathered evidence of the opposing team violating the tournament rules.
Teams will forfeit a round for the following reasons:
- Leaving a match prior to it's completion and then failing to provide valid proof of the accusation against the opposing team.
- Hosting a match with the incorrect Match Settings shown above.
- Delaying a match by more than fifteen (15) minutes since receiving the match fixtures for that round.
Player Disconnections
If a player disconnects during the initial launch of a map, the map will be restarted from scratch. The initial launch is defined as the time before ANY rounds are scored by either team within the current map.
If a player disconnects after a round has been won by either team, the team with disconnection issues and need to re-invite the player that disconnected and continue to play as normal.
If both teams disagree over when the player disconnection took place, video proof must be provided that shows the scores and time at which the disconnection took place, as well as the players in the lobby.
Match Delay
Matches must be played in their entirety unless both teams agree to delay the match. Maximum permitted time to delay a match is fifteen (15) minutes.
Failure to complete a match or report the scores within 45 minutes of receiving the match fixtures will result in disqualification for both teams due to inactivity.
Teams may not delay the match for more than fifteen (15) minutes between each round. If a team delays the start for longer than fifteen (15) minutes, the other team should report the scores in their favour and provide proof of the delay occurring.
The team that did not delay must provide video proof showing that this fifteen (15) minute delay did occur.
Reporting
Match Result
Both teams are responsible for reporting the result of a match. This can be done by clicking on the match fixture link found on the Match Fixture page.
Tournament brackets will be updated automatically once both teams have reported the match.
In the instance that only one team reports the match result, the result will automatically be confirmed after ten (10) minutes. Please do not contact support in this time as you will cancel the timer.
Disputed Result
In the instance that both teams report conflicting results, the match will be placed into dispute and will be handled by a member of staff.
Evidence
In the event of a dispute, the team that has disputed will be asked to provide proof of their accusation. Please see the Evidence Policy section below to find out what evidence is required.
If the disputing team is unable to provide valid evidence for the reason that they disputed, then their team will be removed from the tournament and will also receive a suspension due to disputing without valid reason/proof.
No Shows
No Shows
A team has fifteen (15) minutes to show up and be ready to start the match. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit.
To report a no-show, please click on the 'Opponent No Show' button on the Match Fixture page.
No Show Proof
If you have reported a no-show and the opposing team has disputed, you must provide video evidence that you have invited all members of the opposing team to play prior to the fifteen (15) minute no-show deadline. Failure to do will result in the no-show claim being voided and both teams being made to play the round.
Cheating
We have a zero tolerance policy for cheating. Players caught cheating, glitching or abusing in-game mechanics in any way will be permanently banned from the EGL site and all future competitions.
Evidence Policy
We strongly recommend that you obtain photo or video evidence showing the outcome of every match.
User Conversations
All conversations between users are not considered evidence. This includes, but is not limited to:
| AIMs |
| Emails |
| Private Messages |
| PSN Messages |
| XBL Messages |
| Skype Messages |
| Tweets |
| Direct Messages |
Evidence Requirements
When asked to provide evidence for the outcome of a match, all video and photographic evidence must clearly show the match score, time, players in the lobby and, if necessary, evidence of the rule violation of the opposing player.
Evidence that does not meet the above criteria will not be considered.
Uploading Evidence
All video evidence should be uploaded to an external website such as YouTube. Photographic evidence should be uploaded to an external website such as Imgur, Prnt.sc, Photobucket, Twitter or Imageshack. The URL link to the individual evidence must be sent to an admin, along with a brief description of what the evidence shows.
Evidence that has been faked or tampered with in any way will not be accepted as valid. Anyone found to be providing fake proof will be permanently banned from competing on the website.
Support
Support
If you have a problem with your match, please click on the 'Contact Support' button found on the Match Fixture page. You can view and respond to all of your support tickets here.
Abusive Behaviour
Abusive behaviour towards staff members that are called into a match dispute will not be tolerated. The individual user and/or team violating this rule will be subject to a site-wide ban.