SEL Code A #3 - 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 or #10.
    • Cannot provide a detailed and verifiable MMR or competitive history.
  • Main server: Americas
  • Channel: SCEvo
  • Mod: "SC: Evo Complete" published by SCEvoDev
    • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Americas: battlenet:://starcraft/map/1/349669
    • ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Europe: battlenet:://starcraft/map/2/246488
    • ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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.

Special Rules - Scout Challenge

The Scout Challenge arrives for SEL Code A!

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  • Claim bonus prizes per game for completing objectives.
    • 5 USD if you win the map AND you finish warping-in 2 Scouts by 6 minutes (NEW).
    • 5 USD limit per map, no limit for the event.
  • You must contact HyperONE (randomhyperone) on Discord to claim your bonus prizes. See the Discord announcements channel for full information.

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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