Highlander S1 Rules
All general ETF2L rules apply for this competition. In case of a conflict between a rule in this document and a general rule, the one in this document is to be followed.
1.1 Division System
1.2 Map schedule
1.3 Every team has 1 wildcard for a season
1.4 One merc allowed by default and up to 3 mercs if the opponent agrees
1.5 Teams with 2 default losses will be expelled from the season
1.6 Dropped teams results will be removed if they played less then 4 matches
1.7 Teams are not allowed to use new players after week 4
2.1.1 Gamemode: 9on9, classlimit 1
2.1.3 Minimum of 8 players needed to play a match
2.2.1 All Current Unlocks allowed. Unlocks released during the season are banned.
2.2.2 Set hats banned, other hats and misc items allowed
2.2.3 All skins allowed
2.2.4 Bombinomicon banned, Apoco-Fists allowed
1. Highlander Season 1
1.1 Division System
All teams will be split in different Divisions according to their skill level and 6v6 or 9v9 experience. Each Division will then be divided into groups of 6. In those groups, every team will play each other over 2 maps. Three points will be awarded for each map won. No points are given for a loss.
1.2 Map schedule
The map schedule for highlander season 1 is as follows:
Week 1: Badwater – Viaduct
Week 2: Viaduct – Upward
Week 3: Upward – Gravel Pit
Week 4: Gravel Pit – Gullywash
Week 5: Gullywash – Badwater
1.3 Every team has 1 wildcard for a season
Every team can use one wildcard in a season. [Wildcard Explanation]
Wildcarded matches cannot be wildcarded again.
1.4 One merc allowed by default and up to 3 mercs if the opponent agrees
One mercenary is allowed by default and up to 3 mercenaries are allowed if the opposing team agrees. In order for your merc to be allowed by default, he cannot be more experienced than your team overall, and have no higher equivalent 6v6 experience (season 6 and earlier excluded). Experience in other leagues is included. Opponents can allow exceptions. For other mercs you will need specific approval from the opponent.
Please use the match page to present mercs and ask for allowance. Even the default merc should be presented, so that your opponents can make sure he is not too experienced. If you wish to contest the default allowance of a merc, please contact an admin (support page), so that he may decide whether or not the merc is too experienced.
All mercs have to be registered on etf2l. Teams caught using an unregistered merc, or a merc without their opponent’s permission, will receive a warning and possibly a default loss.
1.5 Teams with 2 default losses will be expelled from the season
If a team receives a second default loss, they will be expelled from the league for the running season.
1.6 Dropped teams results will be removed if they played less than 4 matches
Results of a dropped team will be ignored on the tables if the team has played less than 4 matches.
1.7 Teams are not allowed to use new players after week 4
Teams may not add new players to their roster from week 4 onwards. If the opponent agrees, the players may be used as mercs.
2. 9v9 Highlander Rules
2.1.1 Gamemode: 9on9, classlimit 1
The Highlander gamemode is played 9on9 with a general classlimit of 1. While classlimit 1 is not forced by the config, teams are expected to follow the classlimit at all times during the game. Switching classes to change spawn room is allowed.
2.1.2 Rosters must have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 players
The roster must consist of a minimum of 10 players to be eligible to sign up to competitions. Teams must also adhere to a maximum of 20 players or will risk losing their right to a participation item.
2.1.3 Minimum of 8 players needed to play a match
If you are not able to field 9 players you can choose to play 8 vs 9. If you are not able to field 8 players, a default win will be given to the opposing team.
2.2.1 All Current Unlocks allowed. Unlocks released during the season are banned.
All unlocks are currently allowed. Weapons that are released after sign-ups for the season opened, will be banned for the duration of the season.
2.2.2 Set hats banned, other hats and misc items allowed
The following set hats are banned from use:
All other hats and misc items are allowed. If an opponent uses a banned hat during your match, you are to pause the match and ask for the player to remove it. If the opponent refuses to remove the hat, you have the right to stop the match and contact an admin with evidence to claim a default win.
2.2.3 Skins are always allowed
If the original weapon is allowed, reskins of that weapon are always allowed too.
2.2.4 Bombinomicon banned, Apoco-Fists allowed
Being released mid-season and affecting gameplay, The Bombinomicon is banned from the Highlander League. The Apoco-Fist skin is allowed.
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