Quick Rules

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General Rules

  • Format: Best of 5, Single Elimination. The first player to win 3 games within the match is considered the winner of the match and advances.
  • Players are required to submit 3 classes for this tournament via a check-in form.
  • Players are allowed to use any decks associated with the classes. Once each round starts, they are not allowed to make any more amendments until the rounds ends.
  • When a player wins a game, the deck used by the winning player cannot be used for the remainder of the match.
  • The losing player can keep the same deck used or switch to a different one of their choice.
  • Seeding for the bracket will be randomized every week.
  • Players will be have access to the list of class picks their opponents made after the brackets are generated. Please join the IRC channel (check Cup Chat section below) to stay informed.
  • Disconnecting: It will automatically count as a loss of that game for the disconnected player unless both players agree to restart it. We encourage sportsmanship!

Disqualification

  • Players whose presence cannot be confirmed 10 minutes after the start of every round will be removed from the tournament.
  • Any players found cheating will be disqualified from the tournament.
  • Players who leave the challenge lobby intentionally will be disqualified, unless the players has to restart his client. Screenshots must be provided as proof of the occurrence.

Prize

Weekly point distribution scheme
Gold 1st 10 Points
Silver 2nd 5 Points
Bronze 3rd-4th 3 Points each
Bronze 5th-8th 1 Point each

Chat

Need more help? During the cup join #esl.hearthstone on Quakenet IRC or open a support ticket.