Published competition standard

Rules that make every result explainable.

A plain-language source for eligibility, lobby conduct, scoring, evidence, penalties, and appeals.

EligibilityScoringEvidenceAppeals
Competitors reviewing rules before a battleground deployment
Every protected match starts from one published standard.

Competition control

The rulebook is part of operations, not a document on the sidelines.

Publication, acknowledgement, enforcement, and version notice form one traceable system for teams and event staff.

Version-controlled tournament rulebook
Rule version, effective date, and event scope travel together.

Source of truth

Versioned rulebook

Every event publishes its format, map pool, scoring table, roster lock, check-in window, evidence requirements, and appeal deadline before registration closes.

Current versionv3.2Effective 1 September 2026
Read enforcement process

Always applicable

Durable principles

  1. 01
    Eligible rosters only

    Only locked eligible rosters may enter protected rooms.

  2. 02
    Published scoring controls

    The announced scoring table governs every result.

  3. 03
    Material edits stay visible

    Every substantive change creates a revision record.

  4. 04
    Appeals are independent

    Review is separated from the original ruling.

Terrain-based scoring example
Placement and elimination outcomes remain explainable across every terrain.
Organizer completing a publish checklist
Publication is gated by a complete operational checklist.

Before publication

Organizer checklist

Verify every operational dependency before opening registration.

  • Capacity and stage structure
  • Time zone and schedule
  • Tiebreak order
  • Referee assignments
  • Dispute window
  • Evidence retention
  • Prize responsibility
  • Roster lock policy

Change control

Versioning and notice

Teams accept a specific rule version. Material changes require a notice, a recorded reason, and a fair withdrawal or acknowledgement path.

1Record reason2Publish revision3Notify captains4Collect response
Need clarification?Quote the rule version and event reference so support can trace the controlling record.
Contact rules support
Captains receiving a rule-version notice
Captains receive the same revision notice and response path.