SHMOLDS
TINO
CHRISPY
AUD $220*
AUD $79.69*
$25 Ace Gamer Apparel Voucher
Format
– 1 vs 1.
– Best of Three Match.
– Double Elimination.
– Seeded Draw. (Qualifier Winners, then Qualifier Runner-Ups, then Ranking Qualifiers in Order.)
– 6 Qualifiers + Top 6 on the Season One Rankings.
– Most Kills Wins Match. Tie-Breaker will be a 60-second Round with first to 5 Kills with Hardcore Settings.
– Random Map from Alley, Blacksite, Exhibit, Meat, Shipment, Training Facility, Stash House, and Rust.
– All operators are allowed.
Game Settings (Variations from Default)
– Time limit – 5 Minutes.
– Score limit – 1000.
– Input swap allowed – Off.
– Kill Cam – Off.
– Team Assignment – Off.
– Force same Loadouts – Every round.
– Spawn Ammo mags – Max.
– Allow field Upgrades – Off.
– Perks – Off.
– Killstreaks – Off.
– Equipment Delay – 5 Seconds.
– Equipment Protection – 5 Seconds.
– Battle Chatter – Off.
– Announcer Dialog – Off.
Disconnections
– Each player is allowed only one disconnection per Match. This must happen in the first 60 seconds of a Match.
– In the event of a disconnection, the Match will be restarted, regardless of the score.
– If a player has more than one disconnection per Match, they will forfeit the Match.
Q1 & Q2 WINNER – SHMOLDS
Q1 RUNNER UP – TINO
Q2 WINNER – IM_VOLTZY
Q2 RUNNER UP – DESTREAKER
Q3 RUNNER UP – RISENN
RANKING LIST – CHRISPY
RANKING LIST – KRAFTY KOALA#236
RANKING LIST – THEVIKING86
RANKING LIST – CAPPED
RANKING LIST – LUKEEEYY
RANKING LIST – SCRIPTED85
a. Player Conduct
1. Honesty Requirement: Participants must always provide accurate and truthful information.
2. Gamertag Restrictions: Gamertag’s containing offensive language or derogatory terms are prohibited.
3. Appropriate Imagery: Player and team photographs must not contain inappropriate content.
4. Prohibition of Cheating: Fair play is mandatory at all times during the tournament.
5. Behavioural Expectations: Harassment, bullying, or any form of abusive behaviour is strictly forbidden.
6. Discord Compliance: All participants are required to adhere to the rules set forth on our Discord server.
b. Season Rules
1. Team Consistency: Participants are not permitted to change teams throughout the duration of the season.
2. Substitution Policy: In the event of player absence, teams must proceed with a reduced number of players. This rule is also applicable during Season Finals.
c. Tournament Rules
1. Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Geographical Eligibility: Participation is limited to residents of Australia or New Zealand.
3. Live Streaming and Availability: All matches within the tournament are live-streamed. Participants are required to be available for the duration of the tournament, approximately 4-6 hours, to ensure readiness for their scheduled matches.
4. Time Zone: All tournaments run on GMT+10 (Brisbane, AU) time. If you’re in a different time zone, we recommend that you save this timezone on you’re phone.
5. Communication Protocol: All communication during match preparation and gameplay must occur exclusively through our ESC Match Day Discord.
6. Punctuality: Participants must check in on Discord in the 20 minutes prior to the scheduled tournament start time (12:00 pm GMT+10). Those who have not checked-in before the tournament start time, will be disqualified for the entire tournament.
7. Withdrawal Post-Draw: If a participant withdraws from the tournament after the draw has been released, it will be considered a forfeit. The participant will not be eligible for a refund of the entry fee under these circumstances.
8. Disconnect Policy: Disconnection rules vary by game and are detailed on each tournament page. Refunds are not provided for inability to complete a game.
9. Naming Consistency: In-game names must correspond with Discord usernames.
10. Platform Connectivity: Participants are required to accept friend requests from ESC on gaming platforms.
11. Minimum Participation Requirement: In the event a tournament receives fewer than four entries, it will be cancelled. All participants will receive a full refund of their entry fees.
d. Prize Money
1. Minimum Prize Guarantee: A minimum prize amount is always ensured.
2. Season Final Prize Calculation: Prizes for Season Finals include the guaranteed amount, additional funds from Qualifier entry fees, and viewer contributions during game-specific Qualifiers.
3. Prize Distribution: Prize money will be transferred to the winner’s nominated bank account within 7 days post-tournament completion.
e. Promotion
1. Broadcast Rights: Games will be live-streamed on YouTube and may be used on other video platforms. Participants consent to the use of their gameplay, gamertag, or likeness.
2. Social Media Authorisation: Gameplay footage and related content can be utilised on ESC’s social media for promotional purposes.
f. Use of Games and Assets
1. Game Ownership: ESC does not hold ownership rights to the games featured in tournaments.
2. Intellectual Property Respect: All game logos and related materials are the property of their respective owners.
3. Sponsorship Disclosure: Games are not officially endorsed by their creators unless explicitly stated by ESC.
g. Peripherals and Fair Play
1. Approved Equipment Usage: Participants may use any non-cheating gaming gear.
2. Fair Play Enforcement: Any form of unfair advantage is strictly prohibited.
h. Consequences of Rule Violations
1. Disqualification: Violation of rules results in immediate disqualification without refund.
2. Prize Forfeiture: Rule violators are ineligible for prize money.
3. Additional Sanctions: Further penalties may include prohibition from future ESC events or permanent bans.
4. Legal Implications: Severe breaches may result in legal action.
Final Notes
– Ethical Gameplay: The essence of ESC tournaments is to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants.
– Rule Amendments: ESC reserves the right to modify these rules; participants are advised to regularly review for updates.
– Feedback Solicitation: Suggestions or feedback regarding these rules are always welcomed.
What should I expect on Tournament Day?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3® is the copyrighted product of Activision Publishing, Inc. © 2023 Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
Games Not Ours: We don’t own the games we play.
Respecting Owners: Game logos and stuff belong to their creators.
No Official Endorsement: Game makers don’t sponsor our events unless we say so.
