General

1. The Entry Fee is 20 Credits per Player.
   
2. The Prizes are as follows: 1st = $1000, 2nd = $500, 3rd = $250.
3. By participating in this tournament, Players acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to abide by all of the rules. 
4. Breaking any rule may result in a Forfeit of a Game, Match, or ban from GameBattles.
5. The rules are subject to change at any time, so check them often.
6. The rules were last updated at 11:00 AM ET on December 12th, 2008. 
   Sections updated since the Ladder began: None

Teams

1. Teams may not have more than 6 Players (1 Leader, 5 Co-Leader/Members).
2. Players may not be on more than one Team, on the same Tournament. 
3. Players may not create or manage more than one Team, from the same household, on the same Tournament.
4. Players are limited to one GUID and PB ID, per Tournament.
5. Teams should be checked, before the start of a Match, to verify all Players’ eligibility.  If a Player is found to be ineligible, a Ticket should be submitted immediately and a Staff member should be contacted.  If a Staff member isn’t immediately available, the Match should be played in its entirety.  If an ineligible Player is used, the Match will result in a Forfeit, when the Ticket is processed.
6. Use of an incorrect GUID  and PB ID will result in a Forfeit of the Match.
7. All players from any region are welcome to enter this tournament.
   
8. Team or Player names may not contain inappropriate language.
9. Players are not able to change their Team’s name.  Leaders must submit a Ticket requesting that their Team name be changed.

 
Player Movement

1. Players can’t change their PB ID/GUID after the bracket play start date.
   
2. Teams must have 5 Players on the roster for the tournament.  Teams with fewer than 5 Players, at that time, will be not be eligible for the tournament.
3. If a player is suspected of being a ringer notify admins immediately. Ringing will be severely punished by removing the team from the tournament and banning the player in question.
   
   

Gameplay

1. No leaving the normal boundaries of a Map.
2. All players must use default models, default skins, default sprites, and no offensive sprays or sprays that mimic game elements (textures, models, etc.).
3. Players are not allowed to use “clipping” bugs in the game so they can see over (or through) certain walls. Admins will make the final call on whether or not clipping did indeed take place.
4. No going onto Invisible Ledges.
5. Boosting is illegal. Also, using a grenade to boost a player ("nade jumping") or shooting a player while jumping to gain height is prohibited.
6. Manipulation of server configurations, client configurations, models, skins, weapons, sounds, or anything that alters the predetermined settings is illegal. Also the use of aimbots, wall hacks, or third party programs that alter how the game is played are illegal. Admins have the final ruling on what is or is not illegal.
7. Repeated proning and unproning to shoot and not be injured (also known as “Vertical Glitch”) is illegal.
8. Breaking any of the above rules will result in a Forfeit loss. Matches must be completed for a dispute to take place, disputes involving the above rules cannot take place while then match is in progress.
9. All matches are to be played with PunkBuster enabled.
10. All servers must be running the DAMN:MW. This can be downloaded at http://www.gotfrag.com/portal/files/1141/

 
All Matches

1. A Game consists of two 12 round halves played on one map. When one team wins 13 the match is over and they are declared the winner. If a team leaves the server before 13 rounds are played then that team forefits the match.
   
2. If the teams are tied at the end of regulation play (two twelve round halves), then the teams will play overtime. Overtime consists of two three round halves, with the teams remaining on the same side as their last regulation (12 round) half.
3. Teams will knife for sides.
   
4. If by 15 minutes past the scheduled Match time, a Team doesn’t have enough Players to play the Games, the incomplete Team Forfeits the Match.
5. Teams must have 4 members present in order to start a Round/Game. 
6. Teams may delay the Match between Rounds/Games for up to five minutes.  Teams can request that a Referee enforce this five minute time limit.  After five minutes, if the delaying Team’s full Roster isn’t present, they must play the next Round/Game shorthanded or Forfeit the Match.
7. If the Hosting Team wrongly ends a match, their Team will Forfeit the entire game.
8. Players are not only required to use their PB id’s and GUID’s that they have listed on their team’s roster page but their in-game name as well.
9. Players are required to record demos of all matches and are required to save them until the phase of the tournament is over.
   
10. Demos are to be handed over to GotFrag or Tournament staff when asked.
11. Substitutions are allowed at half time only, unless a player is joining to replace a lagged out player.
12. Teams will start on the same side which the match began for overtime (players switch sides before starting).
13. Players are required to take screenshots of the opposing team standing behind a smoke grenade and are required to save them until the phase of the tournament is over.
14. Demos and Screenshots are to be handed over to GotFrag or Tournament staff when asked.
15. All matches must be completed 24 hours before the next scheduled round.  If matches are rescheduled beyond this point, both teams forfeit their right to dispute the match for any reason.

Tournament Bracket Matches

1. The Bracket will be a Best of 3 Game Match, Double Elimination Bracket.
2. Once one Team wins 2 Games, the Match is over.
3. After losing a Match, Teams will fall into the Losers Bracket.
4. A Match loss in the Losers Bracket will result in elimination from the Tournament Bracket.
5. The higher seeded Team must choose one map to play and one map to remove.  Then, the lower seeded Team must choose the second map to play, followed by a map to remove.  The higher seeded Team then picks the third map from the remaining two maps.
6. The Tournament Bracket will run on a Tuesday/Thursday schedule.  Matches with a Tuesday Default Match Time must be played by 8 AM ET on Thursday.  Matches with a Thursday Default Match Time must be played by 9 AM ET on Tuesday.
7. The Default Match Time will be 8 PM ET.
8. Matches can be rescheduled. In order for the Match to be officially rescheduled, both Teams must submit a Ticket requesting the same rescheduled Match time.
9. If a proposed rescheduling of the Match time has not been agreed upon, the Match is required to be played at the scheduled Match time.
10. If a Match isn’t played, and neither Team submits a Ticket requesting the Forfeit win, the Match win will be awarded to the higher Seeded Team.

 
Server

1. Teams may use their own dedicated server as long as it falls within the ping rules, has the DAMN:MW Mod, and has punk buster enabled.
2. The average pings of both teams to the Hosting team's server must be no more than 50ms (the average is displayed when tab is pressed). If the average ping is greater than 50ms the other team may refuse to play there and find another server on which to play. This is done to keep the matches as fair as possible. Pings must be confirmed in game and if the difference is less than 30ms the server is acceptable. If a suitable server cannot be found an admin must be contacted to select a server.
3. The ping rule only applies to players participating from North America.  European players can request an East Coast server to make things as fair as possible.
4. Server disputes must be resolved before the match starts. Disputes regarding server choice will not be heard after the match is played.
5. GotFrag and Gamebattles are not responsible for players who have connection problems. Teams should have their back-up player ready in case a player gets disconnected or lags out.
6. If a Player loses their connection to the server when the match starts (first round), the match must be restarted.
7. If a Player loses their connection to the server, the match must continue.  They may be replaced by a back-up player but the substituting team may never have more than 5 players in the server at any time.
8. If the server crashes during the first round, the match will be restarted at 0-0. If the server crashes after the 1st round has completed, the server will be restarted and play will resume with the score at the time of the server crash.
   
   DAMN:MW Mod: dam_mode gotfrag
   All Servers Must Execute: dam_mode gotfrag
   

 
Referees

1. Online Tournament Referees can be contacted on IRC (gamesurge channel #gotfrag.cod) to answer any questions or solve any problems your Team may have during a Match.  Admins should only be contacted if no Referees are available.  Contact information for and Admins can be found in the Staff section of the Call of Duty 4 Arena’s Staff page.  Arena Referees and Arena Administrators should not be contacted.
2. Verbal abuse of a Referee may result in a ban from GameBattles.  Team Leaders are responsible for the conduct of their teammates.
   
   

Reporting

1. The winning Team must report the Match results within 30 minutes of its completion. 
2. To report the Match results, Teams must report the Match Score (2-0 or 2-1) and the individual map scores.
3. At least one member of each Team should take a Screenshot(s) of each Round’s/Game’s results.  Screenshots should contain the Round/Game Score, Players on each Team, and a time stamp.
4. In order to dispute Match results, Tickets must be submitted within 3 hours of the scheduled Match time. 
5. If a Screenshot(s) is needed in order to resolve a dispute, it should be transferred to the user’s computer and uploaded to a free image-hosting site such as the GB Game Room.  The URL for the image(s) should be attached to the dispute Ticket(s).
6. For all cheating claims, the burden of proof is on the accuser. 
7. Any form of cheating or unsportsmanlike behavior may result in a Forfeit of a Game, Match, or ban from GameBattles.
8. Unsportsmanlike behavior and verbal abuse will not be tolerated.  Punishable behavior includes, but is not limited to, excessive use of foul or degrading language.  

 
Tickets

1. To submit a Ticket, click “New Support Ticket,” found within “My GB,” on the navigation bar.  Select a category that best describes your problem, the Arena in which it occurred, and a detailed description of the issue.
2. When submitting a Ticket, fill out all applicable fields. Incomplete or incorrect Tickets will be closed without being processed.
3. Once submitted, the status of your Ticket can be viewed through “My Support Tickets,” also found within the “My GB” menu.
4. All Admin decisions are final.  After a decision has been made, regarding a Ticket, additional Tickets may only be submitted if they contain new information.
5. Tickets are handled in the order that they are received.  Staff members should not be contacted regarding the status of Tickets that have not been closed.
   
   

Settings (DAMN:MW Mod):

• 6 second strat time
  
• 3 SMG limit
  
• 1 sniper - with awp fix
  
• No-sway fix
  
• 45 second bomb fuse
  
• 1:45 minute round length
  
• 5 second plant time
  
• 7 second defuse time
  
• Default regen setting
  

Weapons per side - Players now play as marines on defense and opfor on attack on all maps with certain weapons assigned to each side.

Opfor/Attack:
- Ak47
- Mp44
- G3
- Ak74u

Marines/Defense:
- M16
- M4
- M14
- MP5

All other weapons are available to both teams - You can toggle your silencers on/off mid round by binding the key in multiplayer controls. Silencers are only toggle-able on the m4, mp5, g36c, beretta and USP.

Game Type: S&D Only

Players per team: 6

Per Match: 5

Maps:
mp_crossfire
mp_crash
mp_vacant
mp_strike
mp_backlot
mp_citystreets

DAMN:MW Mod: dam_mode gotfrag
All Servers Must Execute: dam_mode gotfrag