PRIZE: To play the DW PRO League season 2 in February 2022
1. Format:
1 vs 1 Single Elimination, limit to 32 players.
2. Registration:
Free, but only for subscribers: Basic, League or Premium subscriptions.
How to subscribe.
Registration Open: Monday 1st of January 2022.
Registration Closed. Sunday 17th of January 2022 at 15:00 GMT.
Tournament draw, live on Twitch. Sunday 17th of January 2022 at 17:00 GMT.
Requirements:
1. Subscribe to our website.
2. ELO. 1600 – No limit.
3. Join to our Discord server
4. Be able to play from 10th of January to 30thof January.
3. Schedule and round format.
Single elimination.
· Round 32 from Monday 17th of January to Wednesday 19th of January, Bo3.
Round 16 from Thursday 20th of January to Sunday 23rd of January, Bo3.
· Quarterfinal 1 and 2 from Monday 24th of January to Wednesday 26th of January, Bo3.
· Quarterfinal 3 and 4 Thursday 27th of January to Friday 28th of January, Bo3.
· Semi-Final 1 Saturday 29th of January 15GMT, Bo3
· Semi-Final 2 Saturday 29th of January 17GMT, Bo3
· Grand final – Sunday 30th of January 17:00 GMT, Bo5
Round 32 and Round 16:
Map 1: Arabia, Map 2: Loser’s pick, Map 3: Loser’s pick.
From the quarterfinals to the semi-finals, the map selection will be:
Map 1: Arabia, Map 2: Loser’s pick, Map 3: Loser’s pick.
Map draft:
Player 1, BAN, Player 1 BAN, Player 2, Pick, Player 1, Pick.
For the Final will be:
Map 1: Arabia, Map 2: Loser’s 1st pick, Map 3: Loser’s 1st/2nd pick, Map 4: Loser’s 1st/2nd pick, Map 3: Map left.
Map Draft:
Player 1, BAN, Player 2 BAN, Player 2, Pick 1st map, Player 1, Pick 1st map, Player 1, BAN, Player 2 BAN, Player 2, Pick 2nd map, Player 1, Pick
4. Game mode and game settings.
4.1 Deep Waters Game Mode 2.0v
4.2 The game settings must be the following.
Game: Random Map
Map Style: Custom
Location: Determined by stage (must download DW Map pack)
Size: Tiny (2 players)
Difficulty: Standard
Population: 200
Game Speed: Normal
Reveal Map: Standard
Starting Age: Dark age
Victory Condition: Conquest
Time limit: 700 Years
Team Together : [X] Yes
All Techs : [ ] No
Allow Cheats : [ ] No
Lock Teams : [X] Yes
Lock Speed : [X] Yes
Record Game: [X] Yes
Multi Building Queue : [MQ]
5. Maps:
- Acropolis
- Alpine Lakes
- Arabia
- Arena
- Atacama (in development)
- Baltic
- Four Lakes
- Ghost lakes
- Golden Swamp
- Golden pit
- Islands
- Serengeti
- Valley
6. In-game rules:
6.1 Victory: Time limit 700 years.
6.2 Hidden civilizations. Free choice of civilizations, without repeating the same ones (each civilization can be used once per game)
6.3 Trush, Douche and sheep/boar licking are allowed.
6.4 Straggler trees up to 8 squares away from the enemy TC cannot be erased and/or licked, except those used as part of a wall.
6.5 Slinging is allowed. (Team games only)
6.6 Each Player/team can use a restart every round, for any reason, if it is requested before minute 3.
6.7 There is no admin-re, so we advise you to use your restart wisely.
6.8 All matches will be played with spectators allowed and a two (2) minute delay minimum.
7. Rules:
7.1 Scheduling a game:
All players must respect the league schedule and times for each round. There will be no exceptions or delays granted to any player. No excuse will be accepted for failing to play in the specified time. If the admin staff determines that a player is trying to avoid scheduling and playing the league games, the player may be warned, receive an admin loss for the game or match, or be disqualified from the DW League.
Failing to play a game on time will be an instant disqualification from the tournament.
In a league format, if you give 3 or more admin wins, it means a disqualification, and all the games / points will be null.
7.2 Respect & Fair play:
This League values not only excellent skills but also sportsmanship and fairness. Every player must respect their opponents and the organization. Bad behaviour (determined by the admins) will result in a warning and may lead to immediate disqualification of the player. Any insult, racism, or flaming will not be tolerated.
Players are requested to limit the time between games as much as possible to make the experience as smooth for everyone as possible.
7.3 Smurfing:
All players have agreed to the No Smurf rule. Each player must submit all relevant player usernames for Admin discussion. Smurfing and account sharing is not allowed. Any discovery of those above will result in a player’s disqualification.
We might ask the players to share their cameras while playing the play-off so the administrators can check your identity. Failing to proof your identity can be a reason for disqualification.
7.4 lobby location:
All the games are to be played in an unranked lobby in AoE2 DE with the allow spectators option turned off, or at least 10 minutes delay. If the game has not been recorded, it must be re-played regardless of the result, before you re-play contact an administrator.
7.5 Server location:
The players should work out a server that best suits the two players.
7.6 Graphical Mods:
Any graphic changes that only affect the player’s Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition are allowed.
7.7 Player colour:
Players must stick with a single colour for an entire series.
7.8 Automatic Agreement & Punishment:
All the game settings provided in this post MUST be followed. Not following them may result in penalties and disqualification.
7.9 Cheating:
Cheating is not allowed under any circumstances. Players using any cheat will be disqualified from the league tournament and banned from future events.
8 Streaming:
Open to all, (apply on the designated channel on the Discord server), but if a player or team decides to block spectators or players POV, the decision must be respected. In this case, only administrators will be able to join. We recommend 10 minutes delay, both for spectators and players who choose to broadcast their point of view. Players should set the time delay in their broadcasting software. Stream sniping is a reality so whoever decides to broadcast is liable for their decisions.
Violation of any rule will result in automatic forfeiture of the game for the team or player that violated the rule.23rd