Group Stage Rules

[Mr_Bramboy]

Please also take the time to look over all the tournament rules in greater detail in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=237&t=10160

The group stage format will be Best-of-3 Round Robin. There are no civilization restrictions for the group stage. That means you can play any civ you like in any game of the series. Repeat civilizations is also allowed.

Map Pool:
1) ESOC Kamchatka
2) ESOC Malaysia
3) ESOC High Plains

All games must be played on ESOC Patch.
All games must be recorded, or they may be deemed invalid.
One reset per player per match. Resets are only valid before 2 minutes and only for map-related issues. Treasures are not a valid reason for reset.

At the end of the group stage, the top 2 players in each group will advance to the bracket stage.
In the event of a three way tie, the group outcome will be decided by a playoff on the last weekend of the group stage.

Please note: The veto rule is not in effect yet during the group stages.