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KONSPIRACY
17-02-2008, 01:55 AM
Please read and understand both the FIFA08 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP and the MatchBox360 General Rules listed below:


FIFA08 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP RULES:

Group Stage: Sunday 17th February - Sunday 2nd March
Knockout Stage: Monday 3rd March - Sunday 16th March


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

The tournament will follow the European Championship format with group and knockout stages accordingly.

Groups of players will be drawn at random by MatchBox360 admin.

The top 2 players from each group will progress to the knockout stage.

You may use any European International team, however you must remain as the same team for the duration of the tournament.

You are to play each other twice as part of any one fixture alternating host accordingly.

The host will set up the game and play as the home team.

Fixtures are to be arranged in the appropriate fixture threads accordingly.

Results for both games are to be reported in the appropriate fixture threads accordingly.

Group Stage:
The aggregate score will determine the winner or draw.
Points in the group stage will be awarded as follows:

Win = 3pts
Draw = 1pt
Loss = 0pts



Knockout Stage:
In the event of the aggregate score resulting in a draw, an additional game of 4 minutes per half will be played hosted by the away team stated in the fixture. If teams are still tied then the fixture will be decided on penalties.


All fixtures will be played using the following settings:

Stadium: Wembley
Teams: any European International team
Match time: 6 minutes per half
Game Speed: Fast
AI: World Class
Injuries: On
Power-up Speed: On
Radar: On
Bookings: On
Time/Score Indicator: On
Player Status Bar: On
Performance Meter: Off
Subs: 3


Please note: It is the responsibility of all players 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.


The player drawn as the home team must set up the game using the settings above, then invite the other player to join. Onve the first game is completed then the player drawn as the away team must host the second game accordingly. Please ensure you have sufficient room on your friends list to add / receive friend requests from your group opponents.

If as the host, there is no response from your opponent for upto 15 minutes after the scheduled start time then the result will be declared as "no show".

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 host to your friends list, and if after 15 minutes there has been no response then the result will be declared as "no show".

A 2-0 win will be awarded for any fixtures determined to be "no show".

Please be aware that it is the responsibility of both players to ensure the results are reported correctly. If you have any issues with the reported result you must contact an MatchBox360 representative immediately. We advise that you are able to provide clear photographic evidence in case the result is questioned.

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.

Prize: The winner will receive 1 x Xbox 360 game (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.

Renegade
17-02-2008, 09:29 AM
Can the game speed be changed for online matches?

*Edit* In fact, can the game speed be changed at all??

KONSPIRACY
17-02-2008, 10:50 AM
Just checked n I cant find that setting actually...even though it definitely used to be there! :eek:

Renegade
17-02-2008, 10:56 AM
It was there on FIFA07, but as far as I know (or since I have had the game) it wasn't there on FIFA08. Same with altering the AI skill, power up speed and HUD elements for online matches. Sorry ;):p

KONSPIRACY
17-02-2008, 11:34 AM
In that case...blame Gaskin! :D

Renegade
17-02-2008, 12:16 PM
Already have my friend ;)