SEL Code A #2 - Rules

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This is a condensed version of the rules, and contains details specific to this event. Please see here for full, general event rules.

General Rules

  • All players must possess the "Code A Verified" role on the StarCraft Evolution League Discord server.
    • Participants not present and verified on the Discord server are strictly forbidden.
  • Players are ineligible if they:
    • Exceeded 5600 MMR on KR or 5700 MMR on NA/EU any time in 2024-2025.
    • Had a top placement in any of the following regionals in 2020-2025:
      • Qualified for GSL Code S
      • Top 16 DH Masters Europe
      • Top 8 DH Masters North America or Asia
      • Top 4 DH Masters Latin America, China, Taiwan + Hong Kong, or Oceania + Rest of Asia
    • Placed top 8 in any other Major or Premier event in 2020-2025.
    • Placed top 8 in the StarCraft Evolution League #7 or #8.
    • Placed top 4 in the StarCraft Evolution League #9.
    • Cannot provide a detailed and verifiable MMR or competitive history.
  • Main server: Americas
  • Channel: SCEvo
  • Mod: "SC: Evo Complete" published by SCEvoDev
    • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Americas: battlenet:://starcraft/map/1/349669
    • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe: battlenet:://starcraft/map/2/246488
    • πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Asia: battlenet:://starcraft/map/3/162487
  • Admins: TBD
  • Stream delay: None required
  • All participants must submit replays at the end of the event. Failure to do so may result in a ban from future events.

Format

  • Single-elimination bracket:
    • All matches before Finals are Best-of-3.
    • Finals are Best-of-5.
  • BW/SC2 rules:
    • You must play 1 BW race and 1 SC2 race for the whole event. No race-switching.
    • All games are BW vs SC2 only. No BW vs BW or SC2 vs SC2.
    • Map 1: A picks who is BW and SC2.
    • Remaining maps: Loser of last map picks who is BW and SC2.
  • Vetoes:
    • First-named player in each match is A, second-named player is B.
    • Best-of-3: ABBAAB BAC
    • Best-of-5: ABBA BABAC
  • Server: Whatever is fairest. If you are unsure, please consult this table.
    • If possible, please try to give B starting ping advantage.
    • For example, if A is from Korea and B is from Europe, then a Best-of-3 series will be played on US Central, then US West, then US Central.

Map Pool

You are required to use SEL versions of StarCraft 2 maps. They feature superior QA, as well as potentially modified terrain features.

StarCraft 2 Maps (3)

Brood War Maps (6)

Prize Pool

  • Base Prize: $40
  • 1st: $20 (50%) / 2nd: $10 (25%) / 3rd-4th: $5 (12.5%)
  • Prizes are paid out via Matcherino. If you cannot accept Matcherino payments, please consult an admin before participating.

Other Rules

  • When in doubt, ask an admin!
  • Be kind and respectful to others. No cheating, hacking, or excessive BM or toxicity. Violators and troublemakers may be removed from the bracket and banned from future events.
  • Check-in begins 1 hour before the event. Players who do not check-in will be removed from the bracket before the event begins.
  • Walkover timer is 15 minutes. Please contact an admin if you have been waiting for more than 15 minutes after your match has been made available on Challonge.
    • You may be asked to present evidence to support your walkover claim, so please be ready to do so.
  • No unauthorized casters and observers.
  • Barcode accounts are strongly discouraged. Barcodes who cannot be identified may be disqualified.
  • Players may stream their own games, but they do so at their own risk.
  • Admins will interpret and enforce these rules, and have the final say in all situations.
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Pub: 02 Apr 2025 16:06 UTC
Edit: 08 Apr 2025 00:19 UTC
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