Highlander Nations Cup #4 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. The Highlander Nations Cup #4
1.1 Setup of the Cup
1.2 Map schedule
1.3 Map-specific rules
1.4 Match schedule and deadlines
1.5 No wildcards are to be used!
1.6 Only mercs verified by an ETF2L admin can be used, even if opponents agree! All players that wish to play must be verified on the teams roster!
1.7 Teams with 2 Default Losses will be expelled from the tournament
1.8 Dropped teams results will be removed
2.1.1 Gamemode: 9on9, classlimit 1
2.1.2 Rosters must have a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 20 players
2.1.3 Minimum of 8 players needed to play a match
2.2.1 Banned Unlocks List. Unlocks released during the cup are banned.
2.2.2 Set hats banned, other hats and misc items allowed
2.2.3 All skins allowed
2.2.4 Banned taunts: Any taunts that will last as long as the taunt key is held are banned.
2.2.5 Picking up dropped weapons is allowed
1. The Highlander Nations Cup #4
1.1 Setup of the Cup
Each team will have to play 3 (except Group 1) matches in the group stages. The top two teams make it to the playoffs. The winner of Group A will face the runner-up in Group B, the runner-up in Group A will face the winner of Group B and so on.
1.2 Map schedule
Groups Round 1: pl_upward
Groups Round 2: cp_steel
Groups Round 3: cp_process_final & koth_product_rc8
Round of 16: TBD
Quarter Final: TBD
Semi-Final: TBD
Grand Final: TBD
1.3 Map-specific rules
pl_upward/cp_steel – Played bo3 in group stages.
cp_process_final – Played with windifference 5, timelimit of 30, no winlimit.
1.4 Match schedule and deadlines
Late matches are not allowed – any games unplayed after the deadline will be defaulted. Matches may be played on the day of the deadline. Teams may agree to play their matches early.
Matches may be played on Fridays, Saturdays or the Sunday of the following week if both teams cannot find a suitable date in the current week. Contact an admin to see if your match is eligible first, do not schedule matches outside the week on your own.
1.5 No wildcards are to be used!
No wildcards will be given to any team. Therefore please ensure that when you schedule a match you are available to play. This is why it is also important to have multiple subs registered on the team, so that you can still play if a player doesn’t show up.
1.6 Only mercs verified by an ETF2L admin can be used, even if opponents agree! All players that wish to play must be verified on the teams roster!
If a team uses a player that is not registered on their team in a match, ask them to leave. If they refuse, contact an admin. If you use an unregistered player, your team will forfeit each map you use them on, even if the other team allows the player. If you wish to use a merc, please contact an admin who will verify the legality of the player and add them to the roster.
1.7 Teams with 2 default losses will be expelled from the tournament
If a team receives a second default loss, they will be expelled from the Group Stage. A default loss during the Playoff Stage will eliminate your team from the tournament.
1.8 Dropped teams’ results will be removed
Results of a dropped team will be ignored on the tables if the team has not played all of their Group Stage matches.
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 9 and a maximum of 20 players
The roster must consist of a minimum of 9 players to be eligible for participation in the Highlander Nations Cup #4. Teams must also adhere to a maximum of 20 players or risk losing their right to participate.
2.1.3 Minimum of 8 players needed to play a match
A team needs at least 8 players on the server to start and play a match. If your team is not able to field the minimum amount of players the match will be defaulted in favour of the other team.
2.2 Weapon Rules
2.2.1 Banned Unlocks List. Any unlocks released during the Cup are banned.
The following unlocks are banned:
- Pyrovision
- Jingle Belt
- Bootie Time
- Bombnomicon
- Reserve Shooter
- Baby Face’s Blaster
- Soda Popper
- Crit-a-Cola
- Air Strike
- Short Circuit
- Vita Saw
- Sydney Sleeper
- Darwin’s Danger Shield
- Diamondback
- Enforcer
- Red-Tape Recorder
All other unlocks are allowed.
All other hats and misc items are allowed, including Pyrovision-granting items. 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.
2.2.2 All item reskins are allowed.
If the original weapon is allowed, reskins of that weapon are always allowed too. Pyrovision weapons with new abilities, such as taunts, are not considered reskins.
2.2.2 Set hats banned, other hats and misc items allowed
Hats and misc items are allowed. Unique and unusual hats are also allowed. The Bombinomicon is banned.
2.2.3 All skins allowed
If the original weapon is allowed, reskins of that weapon are always allowed as well. This does not apply to Pyroland reskins.
2.2.4 Banned taunts: Any taunt that will last as long as the taunt key is held is banned.
The following taunts are banned:
- Conga
- Flippin’ Awesome
- Kazotsky Kick
- Rock, Paper, Scissors
- Skullcracker
- Square Dance
- The High Five!
- Pool Party
- Rancho Relaxo
- The Meet the Medic
- The Box Trot
2.2.5 Picking up dropped weapons is allowed
This applies both to your team’s weapons as well as the opponents team’s weapons.
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