I'm a moron - I misspelt it as BELJUS instead of BEJLUS >_> Fixed, moved MrLoopyLand and added in BEJLUS' seat.



No problem

It is now less than 12 hours until the big event, and seat bookings are now closed. See you there!

yoshiyoshi

Oops, missed this.

The problem Nuklez is that we need you to prepay before we book seats.......

Also, BELJUS is not even on the list of attendees yet >_>

Could you reply as soon as you can, or even PM me if you have any concerns..?

yoshiyoshi

Unfortunately we will need you to prepay first... Sorry...



Not a problem! Yes, you can have those seats (Although I bumped you back together in O13, 14 and 15 )



No problem - done!



The max amount cap has been fixed - jump in quick! I'll book her in as soon as she's in.



Yes indeed you are, and yes indeed you're booked in



Absolutely! That's done

yoshiyoshi

G'day Guks, consider having a chat with Genoxell here - http://respawn.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=3036 - they're looking for a DoTA II team

yoshiyoshi

Hey mate, have a chat with Guks here - http://respawn.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=3039 - seems they're looking for two DoTA II players

yoshiyoshi

Done! MrLoopyLand now controls the entire A20-29 row



Wait, THE Legendary Deagle? I can't wait to meet it!!

...And you're booked in



Sure!



Absolutely - and that's done!

yoshiyoshi

Not a problem - another farmer joins!



Not a problem - seating rearranged!



I'm happy to report that I can confirm this! I've booked them in as appropriate



F21 is now an Indie seat. That is all.



That explains a lot! I've booked them in now



MrLoopyLand has had his territory extended to reflect this change as required

yoshiyoshi

Certainly - that's all booked in for you



So you like O2 too? As in Oxygen?
Okay okay, you're booked in.



No problem! Done.



Undietaker?! Stay away from my laundry!!

(And yes, I've booked you in - but because RandLAN had taken H28/29 a while ago, I gave you H20/21 instead)



Well, you made me work for it - but I found it! You were sitting with "NOT", correct..?

I've put you back-to-back in rows D and E



Unfortunately I can't book in your non-prepaid players

However, I've booked in the rest of you in O8-10 (as row P is booked already :-/ )

If your to-prepay members add a post I'll book them in (as long as it's before 10pm Friday night!!)



Not a problem! H27 is yours.




Done! I've extended MrLoopyLand to encompass InVidious.

yoshiyoshi

Overview

Hyrule Warriors, developed by Koei Tecmo and published by Nintendo, is a Hack-and-Slash action game that hybridises the well-known Dynasty Warriors platform of game (an Omega Force/Team Ninja effort) with The Legend of Zelda lore, characters and styles that Nintendo has made so well known since the 1980s. Released in 2014, the game quickly developed a following all of its own, as those familiar with Dynasty Warriors tried out new techniques, while The Legend of Zelda fans got to play as their most loved (and hated) support characters for the very first time.

A typical Respawn Hyrule Warriors 'battle' consists of either one or two players trying to achieve a set of goals, or Missions, whilst protecting their own army and HQ (or Allied Base) from being crushed by their AI-controlled opponent. Typically the mission involves either having the most KOs at the end of a battle, or completing the battle in the quickest amount of time.

Rules and Regulations

1. Background

1.1. Registration

Players must register via the Respawn website AT LEAST 10 minutes before the competition start time.

1.2. Game Version

Latest updated version from Nintendo on the Wii U.

* Note: All characters must be unlocked, within 20 levels of each other if possible, and have 'Level 3' weapons available.

1.3. Schedule

The tournament will take place at a 'casual' pace over a number of hours.

1.4. Win Condition(s)

As Hyrule Warriors has some very distinctive methods of victory, there are two options for victory.
Gain the most knockouts within the timeframe set, whilst completing the stage
Complete the stage in the shortest amount of time

2. Match Environment

2.1. Match Format

The stages available to the players to attempt will be set before the tournament. These are a pair of stages in 'Challenge Mode', where players decide which map, and therefor which target, they wish to achieve before starting.
These stages are...

• Defeat 800 Enemies! (Fastest completion wins)
• Rush Battle (Most KOs wins)

2.2. Restrictions and Special Rules

Competitors must use a 'Level 3' weapon when competing (Power Level of 280-420)
Competitors must record on the appropriate device their player name, character they used, weapon they used and what their goal score was (combining KOs, Time Taken and Damage Taken)
Competitors MUST DISCARD any 'weapons' they gather during the battle.
These battles WILL be recorded, and possibly used as part of the Respawn Live Stream


2.3. BYO Controllers

Players are NOT allowed to bring their own controllers due to synchronisation issues with remotes. However, all players MUST have clean hands before competing, and take care of the equipment they use.

3. Exploits

3.1. No Cheating / Hacking

Cheats / Hacking includes any unauthorized manipulation of: server configurations and server variables, client configurations and client variables, models, skins, entities, textures, sounds, or anything else that subverts the games rules and normal operating conditions. Hacking includes any third party program which alters the game in a way that the game developer did not intend for.

4. Client / Server Issues

4.1. Pausing Conditions

Three pauses are allowed (for purposes of strategy, checking on targets and/or dealing with an issue). More than that will result in a player's score being considered invalid.

4.2. Match Restart Conditions

Matches will be restarted only in the case of a power outage. If this occurs the match will be replayed no matter what the previous score was.

5. General Rules

5.1. Disputes

Any disputes must be made during the match and made aware immediately to the tournament organizer. If you play out the match without informing the tournament organizer, it is assumed you have no disputes and the result will stand.

If there is a dispute raised, the decision made by the tournament organizer is final.

5.2. Player Names

Inappropriate Player names which includes: profanity, racism, sexism, drug references, etc. may see you removed from the competition pending a competition admin’s decision.

5.3. Sportsmanship / Abuse

Unsportsmanlike conduct and abuse during, prior or after matches will not be tolerated. If a player is found guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct or abuse, punishments may be issued. We wish to promote a healthy competition that everyone can enjoy.

5.4 Tournament Organisers

A tournament organiser may enter the competition they are running on the following rules:
Any decisions to be made whereby it involves them directly in the outcome of a decision must be decided by the Competitions Admin or by another member of Management of Respawn who is deemed impartial.
Any prizes that are won by the organiser will be forfeited, and in case of a single player competition handed to the player who is the place below the organiser; or in case of a team tournament be returned to the pool of prizes for that event.
The trophy in case of being awarded one maybe kept by the organiser at the discretion of by the Competitions Admin or by another member of Management of Respawn who is deemed impartial.

It's Free-For-All as far as I understand for fairness (having teams can result in crushings for solo players very quickly)

As to no Black Forest? Quiz the Comp Runner on the day, you may be able to change their minds

yoshiyoshi

Hmm... I'll discuss this with people more advanced than I in Hearthstone.

In short, assume that if it gives an advantage through picking cards to play for you, we're gonna ban it. If, however, it doesn't affect the game being played (i.e. it's a data tracker only) I don't see a problem with it at this time.

yoshiyoshi

Not a problem - I've extended the booking

yoshiyoshi

Well done Xenome! And for that, your seating has been extended



Hmm...
Avaerice and Bobdrick don't seem to have registered, while Michl457, Mitch8128 & Slayer haven't prepaid...

I've booked in you and FadedCreek under 'Randlan' though. Could you post afresh once the others have registered and prepaid?



Sure, but don't hit it too hard



You've made a HUGE difference KTMFinX, thank you greatly I've consolidated those seats as requested!





Hi Cokeski, I've booked "NOT" in as requested (I'll keep my eyes open for when UberWiggett prepays )



I see what you did there - and booked you in!


yoshiyoshi

Overview
Heroes of the Storm, a free, fast-paced and PvP-friendly Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game, is due to be released by Blizzard Entertainment in June 2015. But that doesn't give credit to the lengthy public beta and alpha releases that have put the game through the ringer with the public since mid-2014, giving gamers of all types the chance to try out the latest competitor for League of Legends' crown. The major differences boasted by Heroes of the Storm to other popular MOBAs include levelling as a group (so healers don't have to 'steal' kills to gain levels, for example), and the removal of individual player items (meaning players need to focus on strategy rather than item optimisation).

A typical Heroes of the Storm match consists of two five-player teams going head to head on a two or three-lane battleground, with the aim being to destroy the enemy's 'core' (a building in the enemy's base that can defend itself). Due to the design of the game, a player knockout is guaranteed in the first minute of gameplay, and most battles are over within 15 minutes.

Rules and Regulations

1. Background
1.1. Registration
Players must register via the Respawn website AT LEAST 10 minutes before the competition start time.

1.2. Game Version
The latest Battle.net client version

1.3. Schedule
This competition is run in 3-4 team pools for scheduling of matches. Once the time limit for signups has elapsed all teams will be entered into a draw and randomly allocated a pool and Round Robin schedule for the event.

Once all teams have played each other in the pool matches, the teams with the most victories go through to a Single-Elimination final series.

1.4. Win Condition(s)
By destroying the enemy team's Core.

2. Match Environment
2.1. Match Creation
All matches must be created and played on the Americas servers.

2.2. Server Setup
Game Type Custom Match
Map <Randomly Selected by Admins per match pre-tournament>
Team Size 5
Game Privacy Normal
Lobby Mode Standard

2.3. Server Settings
The host must invite the Team Captain of the opposing team to the Custom Match first, to allow both teams time to invite their team players into the match.

2.4. Player Substitutions
Teams are allowed to make substitutions of their eligible players at any stage between matches providing they meet the following criteria:

• Are a player of the event.
• Have not played previously within the competition for another team.
• Have gotten permission for the substitute from the tournament organiser
• Does not breach any of the other rules for this competition.

Breaking this rule may result in the offending team forfeiting.

2.5. Players Leaving Early
All players are expected to remain in the server until the conclusion of the match.

3. Exploits
3.1. No Cheating / Hacking

Cheats / Hacking includes any unauthorized manipulation of: server configurations and server variables, client configurations and client variables, models, skins, entities, textures, sounds, or anything else that subverts the games rules and normal operating conditions. Hacking includes any third party program which alters the game in a way that the game developer did not intend for.

This will result in the immediate suspension/ban of player(s) and/or team and will be immediately brought to Respawn Management for possible further action taken on the player(s)/team.

4. Client / Server Issues
4.1. Pausing Conditions
(None)
4.2. Match Restart Conditions
Teams can mutually agree to reset the game if the following conditions are met:

• Less than THREE minutes into the game have passed.
• First blood has NOT been dealt.
• Technical problems have caused considerable delays to the match.

If a severe network outage occurs and the match cannot be salvaged, the match is to be re-created and the tournament organiser is to be contacted immediately.

4.3. Player Connection / Dropouts
Player connections are solely the responsibility of the individual. Should an issue arise regarding widespread connection problems to the server, then the match is either canceled or postponed upon team agreement.

Once a match has gone live (i.e. all players have spawned on the battlefield), should a team drop to three players in the server they have four minutes from the moment the player leaves the server to get a fourth player back. If the fourth player or substitute player making up the fourth player, has not entered the match within the four minutes, the team forfeits the match. Any problems arising due to connection issues are the sole responsibility of the players.

Should an issue arise regarding widespread connection problems to the server (e.g. lag) and the tournament organiser acknowledges this, then the match may be paused, cancelled, rescheduled or continued. If there is no referee in game then both teams must agree that there is widespread connection problems (screenshot or written agreement), and both captains must agree to dispute the match.

It is requested that players attempt to play out their game for as long as possible before the widespread connection problems affect the game - if the problems persist, contact a tournament organiser. If both teams do not agree that there are widespread connection issue at play, then the match is to played out and teams may dispute post-match. A tournament organiser or the competitions team leader will review all relevant evidence to determine whether or not there was significant widespread connection issues. Rescheduling of matches will be done by the tournament organiser.

4.4. Pre-Match Delays
If any member of a team is not ready within 15 minutes of the team's match call-up, or the team captain does not respond to/attend a team call-up, the offending team will be declared no-shows, and their match forfeited.

5. General Rules
5.1. Disputes

Any disputes must be made during the match and made aware immediately to the tournament organizer. If you play out the match without informing the tournament organizer, it is assumed you have no disputes and the result will stand.

If there is a dispute raised, the decision made by the tournament organizer is final.

5.2. Player Names

Inappropriate Player names which includes: profanity, racism, sexism, drug references, etc. may see you removed from the competition pending a competition admin’s decision.

5.3. Sportsmanship / Abuse

Unsportsmanlike conduct and abuse during, prior or after matches will not be tolerated. If a player is found guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct or abuse, punishments may be issued. We wish to promote a healthy competition that everyone can enjoy.

5.4 Tournament Organisers

A tournament organiser may enter the competition they are running on the following rules:

• Any decisions to be made whereby it involves them directly in the outcome of a decision must be decided by the Competitions Admin or by another member of Management of Respawn who is deemed impartial.
• Any prizes that are won by the organiser will be forfeited, and in case of a single player competition handed to the player who is the place below the organiser; or in case of a team tournament be returned to the pool of prizes for that event.
• The trophy in case of being awarded one maybe kept by the organiser at the discretion of by the Competitions Admin or by another member of Management of Respawn who is deemed impartial.

Credit to ShadowReaper

Overview
Age of Empires II, the popular Real-Time Strategy game (RTS) released in 1999 by Microsoft Games and created by Ensemble Studios, cemented Microsoft's place in the RTS market. Combining basic city-building techniques with potentially complex on-the-spot military techniques made Age of Empires II a must-have for any RTS player. In 2013 the game was re-released in HD by Microsoft and Hidden Path Entertainment, bringing the turn-of-the-millennium RTS into the PCs and minds of gamers all over again.

A typical Age of Empires II: HD Edition Deathmatch round will consist of a maximum of 8 players in a single game, with the aim being to eliminate your opponents, or have the highest score (gathered through having more Units, resources or important buildings) when the 2 hour time limit is up.

Rules and Regulations

1. Background
1.1. Registration
Players must register via the Respawn website AT LEAST 10 minutes before the competition start time.

1.2. Game Version
Current official version available from steam.

1.3. Schedule
The following breakdown applies to a 64 player cap.

Round 1: 8 Servers (64 players) - Top 2 qualify
Round 2: 2 Servers (16 players) - Top 2 qualify
Final: 1 Server (4 players)

1.4. Win Condition(s)
Players will be ranked in the order in which they are defeated (Last Man Standing). However, in the event the game hits the match's time limit of 2 hours, the remaining players will be ranked by total score.

2. Match Environment
2.1. Match Creation
Experienced players will be selected to host each server, which will be visible in the server browser. Each host will need to setup the server with the settings described in sections 2.2 & 2.3.

2.2. Server Setup
Visibility: Friends
Ranked: Unselected
Allow Spectators: Selected

2.3. Server Settings
Game: Death Match
Map Style: Standard
Location: Arena
Size: Giant
Difficulty: Standard
Population: 500
Game Speed: Normal
Reveal Map: Normal
Starting Age: Standard
Treaty Length: 20 Minutes
Victory: Conquest
Team Together: Selected (Yes)
Lock Teams: Selected (Yes)
All Tech: Unselected (No)
Lock Speed: Selected (Yes)
Allow Cheats: Unselected (No)
Record Game: Selected (Yes)

3. Exploits
3.1. No Cheating / Hacking

Cheats / Hacking includes any unauthorized manipulation of: server configurations and server variables, client configurations and client variables, models, skins, entities, textures, sounds, or anything else that subverts the games rules and normal operating conditions. Hacking includes any third party program which alters the game in a way that the game developer did not intend for.

This will result in the immediate suspension/ban of player(s) and/or team and will be immediately brought to Respawn Management for possible further action taken on the player(s)/team.

4. Client / Server Issues
4.1. Pausing Conditions
TBC
4.2. Match Restart Conditions
TBC

5. General Rules
5.1. Disputes

Any disputes must be made during the match and made aware immediately to the tournament organizer. If you play out the match without informing the tournament organizer, it is assumed you have no disputes and the result will stand.

If there is a dispute raised, the decision made by the tournament organizer is final.

5.2. Player Names

Inappropriate Player names which includes: profanity, racism, sexism, drug references, etc. may see you removed from the competition pending a competition admin’s decision.

5.3. Sportsmanship / Abuse

Unsportsmanlike conduct and abuse during, prior or after matches will not be tolerated. If a player is found guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct or abuse, punishments may be issued. We wish to promote a healthy competition that everyone can enjoy.

5.4 Tournament Organisers

A tournament organiser may enter the competition they are running on the following rules:

• Any decisions to be made whereby it involves them directly in the outcome of a decision must be decided by the Competitions Admin or by another member of Management of Respawn who is deemed impartial.
• Any prizes that are won by the organiser will be forfeited, and in case of a single player competition handed to the player who is the place below the organiser; or in case of a team tournament be returned to the pool of prizes for that event.
• The trophy in case of being awarded one maybe kept by the organiser at the discretion of by the Competitions Admin or by another member of Management of Respawn who is deemed impartial.

Considering we've had 60+ entrants in the Arms Race comps before, it's going to be hotly contested - get in there and get it!

yoshiyoshi

Unfortunately H3-5 have been taken by Jahush... So I put you in i5-8 and h6-8 instead I hope that's okay..!



D'Oh! I'm a doofus, should have figured that out >_> Fixed!



Unfortunately I'm not allowed to book in seats for people who haven't prepaid
However, I'll try to make sure K1 or K7 is still open for Watermelon I understand not everyone can prepay.

The rest of you are booked in!


No problem - booked in!



Done

yoshiyoshi

It's all good exshankerz, I know I've done something similar in past

And I found all of your gamer names on the list, so I booked you all in as you desired. Hope to meet you at the event!



Absolutely - all booked in for you!



ClutchBot's seat is booked in!

As soon as Sub16 has prepaid let me know and I'll book him in



And all booked in!



Man, this 'missing the front of my brain' thing is contagious - does that mean it'll spread at the event too??

Okay okay I'll stop being silly for now. Burkus is booked in!



Kill me - no I won't.
Book seats for me - soitanly, since you've prepaid!

yoshiyoshi

Whoa fellas, I'll take the compliment, but I have to be honest I'm not a psychic-type, I'm merely a yoshi 0_0

Could you let me know (via a new post on this thread) who else you're prebooking seats for..? I can guess exshankerz and cLiczK (and since you've both paid and let me know I'll happily book you both in ).
Sadly I can't book the other three seats until you identify the other three prepaid players >_< Sorry..!



Not a problem - Project Pigman is a-go!



I get it... Because you'll be farming for l00ts, yes?

I've booked you in, and hope you have a bumper harvest!



Soitanly!



Excellent - and I've extended your booking to reflect that



Absolutely - booked in for you now

yoshiyoshi

Not a problem, although you'll note that we may or may not use the Conquest ruleset due to time limitations.
As of June 18 (publishing date), we list a 'casual' best-of-three format as our official ruleset, but may switch to Conquest or Class Knockout at the Competition Runner or an Admin's discretion, and our official ruleset will be updated summarily if so.

Conquest Format

Conquest Format is a Best-Of-Five format, with a twist.

• Every player must choose Three 'Classes' of deck (i.e. You can't use more than one Warrior deck, even if they are similar).
• The player must win with EACH 'Class' to be declared winner (i.e. you must win THREE matches with THREE different Class decks).
• If a player loses a match, they can re-use that Class deck, as they have not won with it yet.

Note: Conquest Format may be run as a Best-Of-Three competition for earlier rounds, and switched to Best-Of-Five for finals, to ensure timeliness of the competition.

Class Knockout*

Class Knockout is a Best-Of-Three format, with a twist.

• Every player must choose Three 'Classes' of deck (i.e. You can't use more than one Warrior deck, even if they are similar).
• If a player LOSES a match, they CANNOT re-use the Class deck the won with in that Best-Of-Three round.
• If a player wins, they may re-use the deck. As it is Best-Of-Three, if they win the next game the series is over; if they lose, they have to choose a different deck.
• This means that any player's Class deck can be used a maximum of TWICE in a Best-Of-Three round (one loss and one win).

yoshiyoshi

* - The 'Class Knockout' format may be slightly incorrect (I'm very very sleepy right now) - if it requires correction please PM me with a source of the correct information and I will officially correct it.

Also, I've been corrected by an admin with better eyesight than me, only MakoHunta isn't listed as paid - and therefor I've set out a seat for Sl4yer :-)

yoshiyoshi

Zardoz looked into this for me - he has confirmed you have paid for both, and I've now booked in seats for you



So he has! SEAT BOOKED.



My pleasure - Tom has been booked in

yoshiyoshi

Hi Ras, unfortunately Kangorth and Gee haven't paid yet... So I can't book them in

The rest of them are booked in though!



I've sadly been unable to book in Ollie360, as it seems he/she hasn't even registered for the event yet

The rest of you are booked in though

yoshiyoshi

Booked in under That Commander



Hmm... I can't find Big DC here... Could you double-check that Big DC is the gamer name of the player you're trying to register? They're not even visible as having registered...

The rest of you are booked in though



Happily. Booked in!



Looking forward to meeting you there StormyBrah!



Eh, I guess you can... I mean sure



Hi Behrens, MakoHunta isn't the only one showing as unconfirmed... Could you get MakoHunta and Sl4yer to contact myself using a PM on the forum if they have paid? They're both showing as Unregistered as you described :/

Everyone else is booked in though.



Done!



Well I'M A DOOFUS >_> Must not have had my head screwed on correctly. I've fixed that now, and added a seat for 7yogza7 Thanks for your understanding!!



Wadeal? I didn't get any deal!

...Oh alright, seats are booked

yoshiyoshi

Hi Exshankerz, you're exactly right - once any player has prepaid, they can request a seat be booked for them, and specify which ones you'd prefer.
If they haven't prepaid we can't book them in...
Obviously you can request multiple people's seats in a single request



Aaaaaand booked in!



Happily added in the space where our Frontal Lobes once were!
...With one tweak. To keep you together I gave you L9 and L10



Not a problem - I've booked them in under MrLoopylan

yoshiyoshi