PLAYER GUIDE & RULES 

QUAKECON OPEN

$200,000 Prize Pool

 

Introduction

The rules and policies within this document apply to all teams and players. 

This Player Guide for the Quake® Champions QuakeCon® Open is considered a living document and may be updated and modified at any time, for any reason. Rulings outside the scope of this document may be made to preserve fair play and tournament integrity. The QuakeCon Open is sponsored by Bethesda Softworks LLC (“Bethesda”)

Good luck to everyone competing!

General

Registration for the QuakeCon Open is free and does not require a QuakeCon BYOC pass. All competitive matches will be played on dedicated tournament PCs. 

Locations & General Information

Player Hotel/Venue

The Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel and Convention Center

1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051

 

Player Meeting
There will be a mandatory player meeting the morning of August 10th at 9:30 am CST in front of the esports stage.

 

Transportation Information

Each team / player needs to maintain responsibility in arriving on time to utilize their allotted warmup time before the set match time. The times provided need to be adhered to and may not be flexible unless previously approved. The venue is attached to the hotel so there will not be necessary travel arrangements to and from each.

                       

Equipment To Bring

Players must provide their own peripherals.

Mouse, mousepad, keyboard, headsets, earbuds*.

*Earbuds with an included microphone (“3-Post”-style earbuds) may cause issues. ALL Player earbuds should be 2-post! Not 3-post*

For all matches happening on stage, a noise-cancelling headset will be provided, to be worn over the player’s earbuds. All non-stage practice areas will have the same PC, and monitor setup to maintain a fair field of play.

 

Tournament Overview

2v2 – Prize payout: Top 16

1st - $60,000
2nd - $30,000
3rd - $15,000
4th - $15,000
5th-8th - $8,750
9th-16th - $2,500
Prize money may be subject to applicable tax withholding.

 

Players

Open Tournament – Signup:

https://play.eslgaming.com/quake/global/quakechampions/major/quakecon


Format- Double Elimination Qualifier, Single Elimination Playoffs & Finals

Double Elimination Qualifier – Day 1 August 10th

  • Unlimited amount of teams
  • Double Elimination Bracket
  • Each match is best of 3 maps
  • Teams will be seeded based on previous competitions
  • Final 4 teams in upper bracket and 4 teams in the lower bracket will move onto the single elimination playoffs on Day 2. Seeds for Day 2 will be based on Day 1 placement in the bracket

 

Single Elimination Playoffs & Finals – Day 2 August 11th

  • 8 Teams
  • Single Elimination Bracket
  • Each match is best of 5, Finals match is best of 7


Maps
Blood Covenant
Blood Run
Corrupted Keep
Ruins of Sarnath
Awoken
Tempest Shrine
Molten Falls

 

Map & Champion Picks

Bo3

  • Flip a coin – winner becomes the higher seed
  • Lower seed bans the first Champion from the match (Neither team can choose this Champion for all maps)
  • Higher seed bans the second Champion from the match (Neither team can choose this Champion for all maps)
  • Higher seed chooses the first map to be played in the set.
  • Lower seed chooses the second map to be played in the set.
  • Higher seed removes a map from the remaining five maps.
  • Lower seed removes a map from the remaining four maps.
  • Higher seed removes a map from the remaining three maps.
  • Lower seed removes a map from the remaining two maps.
  • Final map left in the pool is the third map in the set.

 

Bo5

  • Flip a coin – winner becomes the higher seed
  • Lower seed bans the first Champion from the match (Neither team can choose this Champion for all maps)
  • Higher seed bans the second Champion from the match (Neither team can choose this Champion for all maps)
  • Higher seed chooses the first map to be played in the set.
  • Lower seed chooses the second map to be played in the set.
  • Higher seed chooses the third map to be played in the set.
  • Lower seed chooses the fourth map to be played in the set.
  • Higher seed removes a map from the remaining three maps.
  • Lower seed removes a map from the remaining two maps.
  • Final map left in the pool is the fifth map in the set.

 

Bo7

  • Flip a coin – winner becomes the higher seed
  • Lower seed bans the first Champion from the match (Neither team can choose this Champion for all maps)
  • Higher seed bans the second Champion from the match (Neither team can choose this Champion for all maps)
  • Higher seed chooses the first map to be played in the set.
  • Lower seed chooses the second map to be played in the set.
  • Higher seed chooses the third map to be played in the set.
  • Lower seed chooses the fourth map to be played in the set.
  • Higher seed chooses the fifth map to be played in the set.
  • Lower seed chooses the sixth map to be played in the set.
  • Final map left in the pool is the seventh map in the set.

 

Server Settings
Frag Limit: 50 Frags
Time Limit: 15 Minutes
Server: LAN Server
Champions: One Champion Limit per team. Teams may change Champions mid-map, however at no time can they be the same champion as their teammate. If the same Champion is selected accidently, player must go to menu and “respawn” to a different Champion.
Lobby: Higher seed will occupy the left of the lobby for all maps.

 

Disconnects
If a player disconnects involuntarily in the middle of a map, the map will immediately stop and be returned to the lobby. The current score line will be recorded and carry over to the map restart. The fraglimit will be manually calculated to the map restart. If it is determined that the player who disconnected in the middle of the map did so to gain any advantage, that team will forfeit the map.

 

Duel Showdown

Payout: top 16 players comprised of top 8 2v2 teams from Day 2

1st - $25,000
Prize money may be subject to applicable tax withholding.

Teams

8 Teams comprised of top 8 2v2 teams from Saturday

Format

Bo 1 Map, Single Elimination Bracket Day 3 – August 12th

  • Bracket seeds will be determined by placement in the 2v2 cup
  • Players will occupy the opposite side of the bracket as their teammate

Maps

Blood Covenant
Blood Run
Corrupted Keep
Ruins of Sarnath
Awoken
Vale of Pnath
Molten Falls

Bo1

  • Flip a coin – winner becomes the higher seed
  • Lower seed bans the first Champion from the match (Neither player can choose this Champion for the map)
  • Higher seed bans the second Champion from the match (Neither player can choose this Champion for the map)
  • Higher seed removes the first map.
  • Lower seed removes the second map.
  • Higher seed removes the third map.
  • Lower seed removes the fourth map.
  • Higher seed removes the fifth map.
  • Lower seed removes the sixth map.
  • Final map left in the pool is the third map in the set.

 

Server Settings
Mode: Duel
Server: LAN
Frag Limit Per Round: 3
Time Limit Per Round: 5 Minutes

Disconnects.
If a player disconnects involuntarily in the middle of a map, play will immediately stop and players will be instructed to return to the lobby. The current score line will be recorded and carry over to the map restart. The fraglimit will be manually calculated to the map restart. If it is determined that the player who disconnected in the middle of the map did so to gain any advantage, that team will forfeit the map.

 

Tournament Rules/Policies

All Players are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and maintain respect for one another and for all developers, publishers, tournament organizers, and spectators. Additionally, any defamation of the brand or associated companies and staff in relationship to the QuakeCon Open or Quake Champions whether in person, or on any digital platform including but not limited to any and all social media and chat programs may result in a ruling by committee that can result in a forfeit of potential prizes, suspension or ban from sponsored event participation.

Violating any policy in this section may result in a verbal or written warning, forfeiture of a round, forfeiture of a match, reduction in prize money, or a combination of these penalties.

 

Behavior

Players are expected to conduct themselves professionally throughout the entirety of the event. Warnings and penalties may be awarded for the following:

Profanity
Threats or implied violence
Destruction of equipment
Tardiness & Absenteeism
Refusal to follow tournament staff instructions.
Harassment
Violation of Tournament Rules

Please be respectful of all Hotel/Tournament staff and areas, during this trip you are representing Bethesda and all parties involved.

 

Eligibility

All participants must be 18 years or older.

 

Admins

“Admins” are the official representatives of the tournament during the event. The referees are empowered to represent and protect the league's integrity, tournament rules and are responsible for the players during the event.

If any questions or problems arise during the event, you must engage the Admins directly, none other. If you do engage someone that is not an Admin, and the information given to you is incorrect, or if you wait too long to report a problem even during the live event, you will be responsible for the consequences that occur. Admins have up to date information on match times, match rules, any potential in game variances.

Instructions and requests by the referees present at the event need to be followed immediately without delay at all times. Referees may make decisions that differ from the rulebook to protect the league's integrity

Any issue that impacts player gameplay must be reported to an Admin immediately

Every team/ player is responsible for communicating any unplayable conditions.

No bags, backpacks or phones will be allowed on tournament stages

Warm-up schedule will be enforced by Admins.

Teams/Players that are scheduled to play immediately following the current tournament match have priority on the warm-up stations over teams that are scheduled to play later in the day.

Punctuality

We expect every player to be at the event 60 minutes before scheduled match start to set up, prepare and solve any technical problems that might occur. If you notice at any point you will be late on one of the days, please inform a tournament official as soon as possible. Any delays caused by showing up late may lead to penalties.

15 minutes before the match start: You must be present at your station and at that point you cannot leave without referee approval. If you need to leave for any reason after this period, you will need to get the approval of the referee, including restroom and smoke breaks. At any point during your warm up a tournament admin may ask you to discontinue the game, these commands from any Admin need to be followed.

 

Clothing

Players are instructed to wear closed toed shoes only. Headwear while on stage is also not allowed due to it’s potential to interfere with noise-canceling headphones. Venues are notorious for being cold, it is suggested you plan accordingly for the climate inside of the venue as well as outside of the venue.

Betting

Betting on matches in a league/tournament that you or your team are involved in is strictly forbidden. Betting against yourself or against your own team will be punished by disqualification for the team/player taking part in the league/tournament and a minimum of a twelve-month participation ban from all ESL events for the player who arranged the bet.

 

Photo/Media Rights

By participating, all players grant ESL the right to use any photographic, audio or video material on their website or for any other promotional purpose
Players and teams may be asked to be available before and after matches for any interviews.

           

Internet Access

Under no circumstances are you allowed to unplug any network cables or to change any network settings. Furthermore, it is strictly forbidden to plug in any devices into our network (e.g. laptop).

 

Power Strips

It’s strictly forbidden to plug in any devices (e.g. laptops and cell-phone charges) into the power bars within tournament areas.

 

Information Channels

 
Websites:
https://play.eslgaming.com/quake/global/quakechampions/major/quakecon
https://quake.bethesda.net/en/esports

Twitter:
@Quake
@ESLQuake