These are the Official Rules and Guidelines for the StarCraft 2 Midwest Qualifier on 8/16/14. Please read the rules carefully and use them for reference during the tournament.
Ignite Gaming Lounge has kindly provided their venue, staff, and PC’s to us free of charge, and covered the costs of running this tournament. Additionally, Red Bull eSports has kindly sponsored this event with prizing of all-expenses paid trips to Red Bull Detroit Battle Grounds.
Please show your support for both Ignite and Red Bull, so that we can have more tournaments like this in the future, and hopefully bring more attention to the Midwest!
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Check-in
This tournament is running on a tight schedule - players not checked in on time will be excluded from the bracket.
Registered players should arrive at 11AM and check in at the front desk.
Non-registered players are also welcome to arrive at 11AM and be and be waitlisted: spots are expected to open within the hour.
Don’t risk forfeit - be on time!
Eligibility
Players must be 18 or old to compete, and residents of USA or CAN.
Brackets
The brackets will initially be posted inside Ignite during check-in on tournament day. They will also be made available on every tournament PC.
Seating
Due to the large size of this tournament, Winners rounds 1-3 and Losers Rounds 1-3 will require seat changes after every match. Please unplug your gear and leave the station immediately following your match unless instructed otherwise. Your next seat will be assigned at the front desk.
Please be prompt with concluding/reporting your matches so that the bracket can keep moving.
Finding your Match
Use the “Players near me” feature on battle.net to find your opponent. In the early rounds, your opponent should be in the same pod as you, however in the later rounds this will not be the case. Please be proactive if you are having trouble locating your opponent by contacting the tournament administrator.
Tournament Administrators
Silvare.941
Please do not accept official rulings from any other users without first checking with the tournament admin.
Format
Double Elimination
Winners Bracket:
All Bo3
Losers Bracket:
All Bo1
Seeding
Seeding is randomized.
Map Pool
Current 1v1 Ladder Map pool (Custom games > Browse Maps > Show: Ladder Maps)
Map Selection
BO1’s:
-Players take turns eliminating 1 map at a time until 1 map remains.
-The “high seed” (player with the randomized seed closest to 1) eliminates first.
BO’3:
- Players take turns eliminating 1 map at a time until 3 maps remain.
- The “high seed” player (player with the randomized seed closest to 1) eliminates the first map.
- The “high seeded” player also chooses map 1.
- The loser of game 1 will select the map for game 2, and the remaining map will be played in game 3 (if necessary).
Race
Players must play the same race for every game of the tournament. “Random” counts as a race. Race switching is not allowed. Any player found playing an alternate race will be disqualified.
Peripherals
Players may bring their own mouse, keyboard, and mouse pad. No drivers may be installed; plug-and-play peripherals are recommended. All outside peripherals are subject to staff approval.
Please use the SteelSeries headsets provided by Ignite. If you choose to not bring any peripherals you must use the provided SteelSeries equipment, which includes APEX Raw keyboards, 9H Mousepads, and Sensei Raw mice.
Players must use the PC and Monitor provided by Ignite.
Screen Positioning
Both players should locate their opponent and be aware of where they are seated. The tournament staff will also assist in making sure seats are not visible to opponents, but ultimately it is the player’s responsibility.
If your opponent has reasonable vision of your screen, please contact Silvare.941 or an Ignite staff member before starting your match, who can move a player to eliminate the vision problem.
It is your own responsibility to protect your screen visibility prior to your match.
No games will be replayed due to screen vision due to the existence of this preventive measure.
PC/Battle.net Rules
Players must compete using the Battle.net name that they registered with (which can be updated by speaking with the tournament administrator)
Players must play on the PC/monitor provided by Ignite.
Players may not use any 3rd party Add-ons.
Players may not alter game files or modify drivers.
Players may not disable the “Save All Replays” Gameplay Option, remove a replay, or copy a replay without first consulting an Ignite staff member.
Players may not change any PC settings without first consulting an Ignite staff member.
PC Rentals
You may use an Ignite PC free of charge for your active tournament match. On Saturday, PC’s will be tight and we ask that you start and conclude your matches quickly. PC Rentals will not be available until after 6PM on Saturday, pending availability.
Re-games
Disconnects due to lag or other technical problems should be resolved with a restart from replay. Please inform the tournament admin if a restart is necessary.
If a player is found to have intentionally disconnected, the player will be disqualified.
In order to dispute game results, players must notify an admin that they would like to protest the game before a new game has begun.
Contacting Your Opponent
Both players must make an attempt to make contact with each other within 10 minutes of their match being posted in the brackets.
All matches should be played as soon as possible, unless permission has been given from a tournament administrator.
Missing or unresponsive players may be forfeit, so it is recommended that you not ladder or leave the premises during the tournament. Check with a tournament admin for approximate times until your next match.
If you are unable to contact your opponent after 10 minutes, please contact a tournament admin immediately.
Match Reporting
After your match, the winner should report the final score to Silvare.941 via message or at the admin desk.
Do not start your next match until the bracket has been updated and your match has been posted.
Pauses
Please only use pauses if absolutely necessary, and inform your opponent about the reason for pausing.
The player who pauses the game must make sure their opponent is ready for the unpause.
Questionable pauses should be presented to a tournament admin.
Gameplay
Any sign of cheating or unsportsmanlike conduct may result in a forfeit of the game or disqualification from the tournament.
You must play the same race throughout a match. You may only switch races in a new match/new opponent.
Observers
No observers are permitted in any tournament game except the casters, Cheeto and Zombiegrub, unless specified by Silvare.941
Spectators
Spectators present at Ignite are permitted to stand behind players and watch games.
No spectator may communicate with or help a player in any way during gameplay, or the player risks forfeit.
In-game Chat
Please keep in-game chat to a friendly minimum.
Prize Pool
1st place: All-expenses paid trip to Red Bull Detroit, including flight, hotel, player pass, and food
2nd place: All-expenses paid trip to Red Bull Detroit, including flight, hotel, player pass, and food
The top two players must confirm on Saturday, August 16th that they are able to travel to Red Bull Detroit Battle Grounds on August 22nd - 24th. Prizes may not be exchanged, refunded, or sold. Players must be 18 to compete. In the event that a player cannot accept, the prize will be awarded to the 3rd place finisher.
Breaks
The Midwest Qualifier is running on a very tight schedule. No extended breaks will be permitted without first consulting the tournament admin. In the case of emergencies, please contact a tournament admin.
If you are waiting on an opponent, you are free to move around, but keep in mind that you must be available to your opponent within 10 minutes of your match being posted, or you risk forfeit.
Food
Ignite sells concessions, snacks and drinks to keep you going. You may also bring your own food.
You may eat at your PC - but please use caution and keep messy foods away.
No player still in the bracket will be permitted to leave the venue for food unless permitted by a tournament administrator.
Sportsmanship
It is considered well-mannered to “gg” before leaving a game.
Please be considerate and respectful of all players - we’re all here to compete and have fun.
GL HF!