CALL OF DUTY 4 MODERN WARFARE
5v5 TOURNAMENT

Rules and Regulations

Date : 6th n 7th September
Time : 9am
Location : Sunway Rock Cafe
Game Version : 1.7 or whichever latest version
Players : 5 players each team
Max Teams : 32
Format : Single Elimination
Registration Fee : RM 100/team, payable to

Game Type / Maps to be used :
TDM: Crash
S&D: Backlot
HQ: Overgrown
DOMINATION: Bloc
* 3 ouf of 4 maps will be randomly chosen by the marshal before the start

Game Mode : Normal mode for other maps. S&D round switch is 2.
S&D is in Hardcore mode with Player Life set to 60.
Game Format : Best Two out of Three Games randomly chosen by marshals.
Spectator Mode : Team Only
Friendly Fire : Enabled
Victory Condition : Highest Score or Match Point (8 points for S&D) at end of game time.
Perks not allowed : Sonic Boom, Martyrdom, RPG, C4, Frags x3 & Special Grenades x3
* UAV allowed in all games.
* Airstrike and Heli Disabled in Search and Destroy.
* Hitblip set to 2 : Not visible if user is hit behind walls.
* Weapons not allowed : P90, .50cal Sniper Rifle & Grenade Launcher

Search And Destroy - Backlot
Round limit is 8 : the first to reach 8 wins that round
Round time limit : 1.8 or 1 minute 45 seconds.
Plant Time : 7 seconds
Defuse Time : 7 seconds
Bomb Fuse : 45 seconds
Hardcore : Yes with 60 life instead of 30.

Domination - Bloc
Score Limit : None
Time Limit : 15 minutes

Headquarters - Overgrown
Mode : set to 0 (Classic, HQ respawns at random locations)
Score Limit : None
Time Limit : 15 minutes

Team Deathmatch - Crash
Score Limit : None
Time Limit : 10 Minutes


Time Start & End
� Tournament will begin at 10am sharp. Teams are given up to 15 minutes to be present and accounted for before the tournament begins.
� Each tournament round should last between 30 to 45 minutes. Teams are given 5 minutes to prepare and warm up.
� Teams are required to be present during the tournament arena should the rounds start early (this way everyone can finish up early).

Side / Bracket Selection:
� Side selection will be decided by a coin toss by the marshal. Side selection will be done for every round.
� Teams will be given the opportunity to select their own bracket on the day of the tournament itself, if they arrive earlier before 10am. This is subject to availability. Check forum for updates.

Setup and Configuration:
� Teams will be given 5 minutes to warm up before the match starts.
� No non-standard game settings or third party applications that affect game play may be used.
� Teams being caught using either will be punished at an administrator’s discretion.
� Demos (replays) of each match will be required by every player. In the event of a dispute, the tournament administrator may need to review a particular match demo. If a player is found to not have a demo, the team is subject to penalties up to and including disqualification at the administrator�s discretion.
� Players cannot upload their own profiles from the internet or thumbdrive. A default profile will be provided.

Warnings and Dispute
� Teams will be given 3 cumulative warnings before being disqualified. Teams that disobey the rules mentioned here for more than 3 times in any 3 of the game matches will be disqualified without question.
� Judges/Marshalls decision will be final.
� If players wish to dispute about the opposing team, team leader must inform the marshall immediately of any inconsistency with the opposing team.

Disconnections
� If a server disconnection occurs within the first 8 minutes after the match starts, the match will be restarted.
� If the server disconnection occurs after the 8 minutes the game starts, the team with the highest score will be declared the winner of the match.
� If any player from either team intentionally/unintentionally disconnects, the match will continue with insufficient team members.

In-Game Messaging and Communication:
� Competitors are not allowed to use global in-game chat in an abusive, offensive, vulgar or spamming manner at any point during a match. This includes pre-match, intermission and post match periods as well. A marshal may give 3 warnings per team which will result in a forfeit or disqualification depending on the severity of the violation.
� When a match is live, only team captains are allowed to use global in-game messages. Other players must use team-only in-game messages.
� Violators of these rules are subject to punishment at an administrators discretion, which may include player suspensions(s) or forfeiture of the match.
� All match disputes must be filed by a team captain with the tournament administrator immediately.

Real Time Chat aka Dead Silence
� Players can speak to team mates but are not allowed to speak to the competitor. Any abusive, offensive or vulgarity towards the competitor will automatically disqualify the team.
� Players can only speak when they are still alive in-game. Once their players are killed they are barred from speaking. This only applies to Search and Destroy.
� Players can speak freely in TDM, HQ and Domination

Eligibility
� The Competition is open to all.
� Age and citizenship verification may be performed at the conclusion of the tournament.

Personal Equipment:
� Players are encouraged to bring their own gaming equipment but will be required to provide the drivers on a thumbdrive for installation if needed. The organizers are not responsible for any fault / damage arising to the installation.
� The organizer will not be responsible to provide full equipment to the participants

Explanation of Game Modes
TDM : Teams must gain the points by eliminating opposing team to get the highest score.
S&D : Each team is to destroy target A or B by planting a bomb at its location. Teams must prevent the opponent from defusing it.
HQ : Gain points by holding the HQ.
Domination : Capture and defend the flag to gain points.

Rule Changes:
� The Organizers reserve the right to modify the rules as needed. This includes changes due to software updates or releases, competition committee decisions and all other changes deemed necessary to online tournaments.
� Teams are responsible to check the rules on a regular basis and prior to every match to ensure they are in complete compliance. Teams must understand that rules listed are guidelines to ensure fair and competitive play and are subject to interpretation by the administrators based on the spirit of the game.