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KONSPIRACY
12-01-2008, 03:37 PM
Please read and understand both the GEARS OF WAR - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 4v4 and the MatchBox360 General Rules listed below:


GEARS OF WAR - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 4v4 RULES:

All players must be registered on this site and be resident in the UK or Europe to enter.

Any team found fielding non-registered players is in breach of the MatchBox360 rules and will subsequently be disqualified. It is the responsibility of each team to ensure opponents only play with fully registered team mates. As such, please supply evidence (screen shot or game links) to prove any use of illegal players.

Each team must nominate one player to be team captain. It is the responsibility of the team captain to communicate with other teams and event staff, arrange the teams fixtures within the timescales provided and report results accordingly. Failure to arrange a match within the given timescale will result in removal from the competition.

The tournament will follow a Champions League format with group and knockout stages.

Teams will be drawn at random into groups with teams playing each other twice. The top 2 teams from each group will progress to the knockout stage.

Substitutes:
- Each team may nominate upto 3 substitute players.
- Substitutes may only be registered to one team taking part in this event.
- Substitutions can only be made in the pre-game lobby and not whilst a game is in progress.


The tournament schedule is as follows:
GROUP STAGE: 12th - 31st January
KNOCKOUT STAGE: 1st - 29th February


Players will be awarded points in the group stages as follows:
Win: 3pts
Lose: 0pts


Group stage fixtures will be played using the following format:
- Fixtures will consist of a best of 3 map series of each (home and away).
- Home and away fixtures are to be played one after another (ie upto 6 maps to be played).
- The home team will host the maps. The away team will host map 2.
- The away team will have choice of maps. Each map may only be selected once per fixture (ie upto 3 unique maps to be played).
- Map details are to be stated by the team captains in the appropriate match arrangement threads.
- The home team (as stated in the fixture) will play as COG for all games, and the away team will play as Locust.


Knockout stage fixtures will be played using the following format:
- Fixtures will consist of a best of 5 map series.
- Each team will host 2 maps (ie swap home and away after 2 maps).
- The home team will host maps 1 and 2. The away team will host maps 3 and 4.
- The away team (ie non-host) will have choice of maps.
- Each map may only be selected once per fixture (ie upto 5 unique maps to be played).
- Map details are to be stated by the team captains in the appropriate match arrangement threads. The teams drawn as the home team will have priority of map choice.
- If teams are tied after playing their selected maps (ie 2-2), then the team who has won the most rounds in the first 4 maps will host the game and the other team will choose the map. (please note: the 5th map does not have to be played if the outcome of the result has already been determined).
- The home team (as stated in the fixture) will play as COG for all games, and the away team will play as Locust.


All games will be played using the following settings:
Gametype: Execution
Selected Map: Custom Cycle (restricted maps: Raven Down, Rooftops and all downloadable maps).
Number of Rounds: 5
Bleed-Out Duration: 10
Round Duration: 5
Friendly Fire: No
Weapons Swapped: No

Please note: It is the responsibility of both teams to ensure the game settings are correct, and by playing in and completing the game you accept the game settings set by the host player.


Hosting and Connections:
- Teams are requested to ensure the player with the best connection on their team hosts the lobby.
- A 3 minute lag test should be completed prior to the start of the game series. If any player falls below 3 bars (ie yellow) then an alternative host should be found.
- Please ensure there is no other internet equipment active in your household and there is no one downloading using the same connection whilst you are playing.
- If a player lags out or disconnects during the game, then the game is to carry on and the result will stand. The player who disconnected may rejoin after that game has been completed.


The team drawn as the home team must set up a lobby using the settings above and maps selected, then invite the other team captain to join (please ensure you have sufficient room on your friends list to add / receive friend requests from your opponent).

After the maps hosted by the home team have been played, the away team must set up a lobby using the settings above and maps selected, then invite the other team captain to join.

If a 5th and deciding game is required (knockout stage only), then the host team is to set up a lobby as detailed above.

If as the home team, there is no response from your opponent for upto 15 minutes after the scheduled start time then the game will be declared a "no show", and the home player will receive a default win and progress to the next round.

If as the away team, you do not receive a friend request or game invite by the scheduled start time then you must firstly add your opponent to your friends list, and if after 15 minutes there has been no response then the game will declared a "no show". The away team will receive a default win and progress to the next round.

The losing team must report the result in the appropriate results thread in the Gears of War 4v4 forum. Obviously, if there was a "no show" then the winner by default must report the game details in the forum asap.

Please be aware that it is every players responsibility to ensure the result is reported correctly. If you have any issues with the reported result you must contact an MatchBox360 representative immediately.

Any performance of known glitches in the game will be classed as cheating. If you suspect a team to have used glitches, cheats or abusive behaviour, you must provide sufficient evidence of reasonable quality and the appropriate action will be taken.

Full fixture details & results will be made available online as soon as the results are posted in the forums.

Prizes: The winning team will receive 4 x Xbox 360 games (to be chosen from a list of available titles).


MATCHBOX360 GENERAL RULES:

By registering to compete in this event you hereby agree to abide by the MatchBox360 general & event rules.
Matchbox360 reserve the right to modify & update these rules at any time as deemed necessary without prior consent. Full details of any ammendments will be announced in the MatchBox360 forums accordingly.
MatchBox360 Admin decisions are final. All rulings are to be respected and adhered to.
MatchBox360 competitions are open to those who reside within the United Kingdom & Europe. All players must be fully registered to MatchBox360 to be eligible to compete.
MatchBox360 operate a zero tolerance policy towards cheating of any kind. Any player found guilty of cheating in any MatchBox360 events will be disqualified and may be banned from all future MatchBox360 events. If you suspect a player of cheating, please firstly complete the game and report full details to a MatchBox360 representative immediately thereafter. We will investigate all reports of cheating and make a decision on any action to be taken against individuals and/or teams.
Unless otherwise stated, the results from MatchBox360 online events will not be affiliated to MatchBox360 XL LAN tournaments.
If you have any questions or comments about these rules then please either contact the admin or use the forums, and we will be happy to help with your queries.


MatchBox360 Events Team.

benji86
12-01-2008, 05:03 PM
So kon.
We play each team twice?!
Like my team host and they pick 3 maps and we play them then we play again and they host 3 maps that we choose??
Or is it that we host map 1 and they pick then they host map 2 and we pick that map then decided map 3 by the number of rounds or the home team??

Please just make it easiest for me to explain lol :)
Thanks!!!!

KONSPIRACY
12-01-2008, 05:08 PM
Like my team host and they pick 3 maps and we play them then we play again and they host 3 maps that we choose??

That one...basically home and away:

Home = host
Away = choose maps

Then swap host after 3 maps have been played, then play the return fixture with another 3 maps (you may choice the same maps in return fixture in group stage but not in knockout).

benji86
12-01-2008, 05:19 PM
so u can gain two wins??
or just one overall??

KONSPIRACY
12-01-2008, 05:24 PM
Yes you can get 6pts against any one team in the group stage...basically the same as Champions League in football.

The first 3 games is counted as one fixture, the next 3 is another fixture but you must play both home and away fixtures one after another.

You with me?

benji86
12-01-2008, 06:22 PM
Yer thanks.
Just this will help me if some people dont understand the rules.

KONSPIRACY
12-01-2008, 06:29 PM
Yeah thats fine mate. Any questions please feel free to ask :cool:

HiTmaN
14-01-2008, 12:17 PM
nvm i understand now...

HardCore Poetic
16-01-2008, 12:07 AM
Good set of rules again, loookin foward to it!!!