FORMAT

Platform: PC

Game: VALORANT

Mode: Deathmatch (custom game)

Format: FFA Lobbies (8 players per lobbies) - Points (see below)

Roster: All participants must study at a Belgian university or university of applied sciences (hogeschool).

Don't forget to check in, starting an hour before the tournament starts! This way we know you are ready to play. Players who are not checked-in, will not be able to participate in the tournament. 

Example: If the tournament starts at 19:00, you have between 18:00 and 18:59 to check-in. Keep in mind that signing up is not enough, you need to also check in to take part in the tournament!

IN-GAME SETTINGS

Lobbies Formatting
• Lobbies of 8 players each.
   • If a lobby is incomplete, refer yourself to the Incomplete lobbies clause.
   • Lobbies are shuffled after every games.
• 7 games played.

Schedule
Game 1 - Ascent - 19:00
Game 2 - Bind - 19:30
Game 3 - Fracture - 20:00
Game 4 - Haven - 20:30
Game 5 - Lotus - 21:00
Game 6 - Pearl - 21:30
Game 7 - Split - 22:00
Matches are allocated 30 minutes each MAXIMUM. Each match must start at the latest at the designated time in the schedule above. If players are found to be willingly delaying their match or negatively impacting the flow of the tournament, they may be subject to consequences and be forced into forfeiting their runs.

Distribution of points:
1st - 8 points
2nd - 7 points
3rd - 6 points
4th - 5 points
5th - 4 points
6th - 3 points
7th - 2 points
8th - 1 point

When 2 (or more) players are tied in terms of points, they will be decided as follows in the order below:
• Number of TOP 1s.
• Average ranking.
• Number of TOP 2s, 3s, or 4s (in order of strength).
• The best ranking of the last game.

Lobby settings
Default server location: Frankfurt
Allow cheats: Off
Hide Match History: Off

Incomplete lobbies:
Lobbies will be evenly filled with the same number of players (ex: 12 participants >> 2 lobbies of 6 players). Depending on the amount is sign-ups, the size of each lobbies may be increased up to 10 players if it is judged to be more viable than fielding 2 smaller lobbies.

GENERAL RULES

Check-in
Players must confirm their presence with a check-in one hour before the official start of the tournament. If you fail to do so, you will not be able to play in that tournament.

Discord
Make sure to be present on the server to contact admins/opponents. 

Adding your opponent
You can find the Riot tagline of your opponents by asking them on Discord or by looking at their RIV4L profile. You can either add them to your friend list or add them directly to the custom lobby. 

Results
After a match, the lobby's winner must report the full lobby results via our designated Discord channels.

Roster
All participants must study at a Belgian university or university of applied sciences (hogeschool).

Pause
No pauses will be allowed during matches.

No-show
Players have up to 10 minutes to show up to a lobby. If they do not show up in time, matches will begin without them.

Admin
Admins have the final say and those discussions are not up for debate.

Game Recording
We encourage everyone to record all of their gameplay. We retain the right to ask you to submit your gameplay should a cheating report be given. This also works the other way, where you may need to submit your footage if you think someone's cheating.

Age
Players must be eligible to play Valorant according to the game’s standard age rating (16+).

Streaming
If you choose to stream your game, the recommended delay is two minutes. We encourage people to stream, but be aware of the vulnerabilities associated.

Cheating
As per normal competitive ruling, the use of external programs to improve one’s gameplay, such as (but not limited to) bots, aim locks, etc. is prohibited and will result in a 2-year RIV4L-ban.

New Agents
New Agents will be automatically restricted for two weeks from their release in Competitive queue. Example: Agent A was released on June 27th, so Agent A will become eligible to be used in all Matches on July 11th.

This competition is not affiliated with or sponsored by Riot Games, Inc. or VALORANT Esports.