FIFA 21 PS4 Tournaments Middle East Challenge Ruleset Powered by Zain Esports
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FIFA 21 PS4 Tournaments Middle East Challenge Ruleset Powered by Zain Esports Key Dates and Format: Online Qualifiers: Organized by ESL and PlayStation Stage Date Time Knockout Spots Qualifier 1 December 1 AST 6pm 4 Qualifier 2 December 2 AST 6pm 4 Qualifier 3 December 4 AST 6pm 4 Qualifier 4 December 5 AST 6pm 4 Key notes: ● The organisers reserve the right to reallocate pools prior to commencement ● Registrations open till 15 minutes prior to commencement of each qualifier ● Qualifiers managed by ESL and PlayStation ● The top 4 players from each pool will advance to the Knockout stage Knockout Stage: Organized by Zain Esports and PlayStation Stage Date Check In Time Broadcast Time Duration Games Player December 6 AST 3pm NA 1 hr Orientation Top 16 December 8 AST 3pm 4pm 4hrs Bo1 Top 8 December 9 AST 3pm 4pm 4hrs Bo1 Semi Finals December 15 AST 3pm 4pm 4hrs Bo3 Grand Finals December 16 AST 3pm 4pm 4hrs Bo3 Key notes: ● Players must the key eligibility criteria to be cleared to participate in the Knockout stage (Age, Internet Availability and Country of Residence) otherwise the next best qualifying player will be given the spot ● Players must attend the Orientation which will be to ensure all players are familiar with the rules and are ready for broadcast ● Player Assistance: If you require technical assistance or clarification of rules please contact Zain Esports Admin Support on this Discord Link. ZAIN ESPORTS | 1 Tournament Rules Overview 4 Player Eligibility 4 Age 4 Residency requirement 4 Broadcast capability 5 Player availability 5 Internet speed 5 Employees and conflicts of interest 5 Tournament Format 6 Knockout Stage 6 Knockout Stage format 6 Game Setup Instructions 8 Match and Gameplay Settings 8 Match settings: 8 Gameplay settings: 8 Lobby 8 Match Start and “No Show” 9 Broadcasting 9 Broadcast days 9 Match Media 9 Screenshots 10 Match Rules 10 Connection issues 10 Results 11 Protests 12 Bugs/Glitches 12 Disqualification 12 Prizing 13 General Terms 13 Cancellation and Rescheduling 13 Appendix A: Code of Conduct 13 Player behaviour 13 Collusion policy 15 Fraud/Deception 15 Doping 16 Competition manipulation, match-fixing, and bribery 16 Accounts 16 Penalties 17 Intellectual Property and Sponsors 17 Sponsorship 18 Game coverage 18 ZAIN ESPORTS | 2 Overview This document outlines the rules and regulations related to the FIFA 21 PS4 Tournaments: Middle East Challenge Powered by ZAIN Esports. Entry into FIFA 21 Middle East Challenge constitutes acceptance of these rules and regulations. Failing to adhere to these rules and regulations may result in the inability to participate, disqualification and/or other penalization as determined by the Tournament organizer. Please note that PlayStation and Zain Esports have the authority to make final decisions that are not specifically outlined in these rules and regulations to preserve fair play and sportsmanship at its sole discretion. The FIFA 21 PS4 Tournaments Qualifiers (“FIFA21ZAIN” or “Competition”) are operated by ESL Gaming (alternatively “ESL” or “Tournament Organizer''). The Top 16 Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals are operated by EGEN on behalf of Zain Esports (alternatively “Zain” or “Tournament Organizer''). PS4 Tournaments is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, EA Sports. The FIFA21ZAIN is a video game competition conducted using EA Sports FIFA 21 (“FIFA 21”) for the PlayStation®4 console (“PS4”). FIFA21ZAIN will have four qualifiers, and four broadcasts which includes the Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals. Player Eligibility Registration and acceptance of official rules Players must link their PSN Account to their on the Tournament App or sign up on the [insert website]. Players must read the FIFA21ZAIN ruleset and relevant privacy policies and agree to these rules before entering the Tournament. Once a player has registered, they are considered for eligibility for the entire FIFA21ZAIN Tournament, including the live finals. Age Players must be at least 16 years old by the date of the online Event and at least the minimum age to have a full (not underage) EA Account in their given territory to be eligible for the FIFA21ZAIN. Residency requirement This competition is only open to current residents of the following countries: ● Bahrain ● Kuwait ● Iraq ● Jordan ● Oman ● Saudi Arabia ZAIN ESPORTS | 3 Broadcast capability The Knockout Stage will be broadcast remotely. All players must be able to stream from their PlayStation 4 either through the PlayStation Share feature or by using a PC to provide a RTMP feed. Assistance and instructions are available in the following link: ● PlayStation Share: PS4 to Twitch Streaming Walk Thru ● PS4 to PC via PS4 Remote Play App Walk Thru Player availability The Top 16 players must be available to participate on the following days and times: ● Player Orientation: December 6, AST 3pm to 4pm ● Quarter Finals: December 8/9, AST 3pm to 8pm ● Semi Finals: December 15, AST 3pm to 8pm ● Final: December 16, 3pm to 8pm Players who qualify for the Top 16 but are unable to compete on the above days and times will be stood down and replaced by the next highest ranking players within their pool. Internet speed This series will be broadcast and players must have access to internet speeds that meet the Tournament’s minimum requirements: ● Download speed: 15 Mbps ● Upload speed: 15 Mbps ● Ping rate: Less than 150 ms Employees and conflicts of interest Employees of Zain, Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (“PlayStation”), Electronic Arts (“EA” or “Publisher”), ESL and EGEN, and its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, advertising, promotion and publicity agencies, FIFA, and the immediate family members or persons living in the same household of such employees are not eligible to participate in the competition. ZAIN ESPORTS | 4 Tournament Format Knockout Stage The Top 16 players are the top 4 players from the 4 qualifying pools conducted by ESL and PlayStation. At the conclusion of the Online Qualifiers the Top 16 will be sent an invitation link to join the top 16 Discord private group. If you do not receive this link within 2 hours of the qualifier please contact the Game Admin on the following Discord link. All qualified players have accepted as a condition of entry that they will be available for the Player Orientation on Sunday, December 6th, 2020 at AST 3pm. This Player Orientation is mandatory and is to ensure all players are satisfied with the rules and the Knockout stage format. It is also the last opportunity for players to ask for technical support if required for the broadcast events. Knockout Stage Key Dates and Times: Knockout Stage: Organized by Zain Esports and PlayStation Stage Date Check In Time Broadcast Time Duration Games Player December 6 AST 3pm NA 1 hr Orientation Top 16 December 8 AST 3pm 4pm 4hrs Bo1 Top 8 December 9 AST 3pm 4pm 4hrs Bo1 Semi Finals December 15 AST 3pm 4pm 4hrs Bo3 3rd/4th Place December 16 AST 3pm 4pm 4hrs Bo1 Playoff Grand Finals December 16 AST 3pm 4pm 4hrs Bo3* Format ● Gametype: FIFA 21 1 v 1 Online Friendlies (not FIFA Ultimate Team) ● Platform: PlayStation 4 ● Format: Single Elimination Match or Best of 3 ● In case of tie: Golden Goal or Rematch ● Number of players: ● Player Orientation: 16 ● Top 16: 16 players ● Top 8: 8 players ● Semi Finals: 4 players ● Grand Final/3rd-4th place playoff: 4 players (2 players each) ZAIN ESPORTS | 5 Round of 16 In this round, a single elimination match will be played. If the game ends in a draw, the winner will be decided through a golden goal phase. To achieve this, both players will begin a new game and the first person to score will be declared the winner. Quarter Finals In this round, a single elimination match will be played. If the game ends in a draw, the winner will be decided through a golden goal phase. To achieve this, both players will begin a new game and the first person to score will be declared the winner. Semi Finals In this round, a best of 3 series will be played. After 3 games, if the result is level (e.g. 1 win, 1 loss, 1 draw) the winner will be decided via aggregate. If the aggregate is level, both players will rematch in a 4th game and play the full match to determine the winner. If the 4th game ends in a draw, a final 5th game will be played in a golden goal format, where the first person to score will be declared the winner. 3rd/4th Place Playoff In this round, a single elimination match will be played. If the game ends in a draw, the winner will be decided through a golden goal phase. To achieve this, both players will begin a new game and the first person to score will be declared the winner. Grand Final In this round, a best of 3 series will be played. After 3 games, if the result is level (e.g. 1 win, 1 loss, 1 draw) the winner will be decided via aggregate. If the aggregate is level, both players will rematch in a 4th game and play the full match to determine the winner. If the 4th game ends in a draw, a final 5th game will be played in a golden goal format, where the first person to score will be declared the winner. ZAIN ESPORTS | 6 Game Setup Instructions Each game will be played using the Online Friendlies mode of FIFA 21 1 v 1 with default game settings. Match and Gameplay Settings Match settings: ● Mode: 1 v 1 Online Friendlies (not FIFA Ultimate Team) ● Player level: All ● Match duration: 12 minutes (6 minutes per half) ● Controls: Any ● Game speed: Normal ● Squad type: Online Gameplay settings: ● Difficulty level: World Class ● FIFA Trainer: Hide ● Defending: Tactical Defending ● Commentary Volume: 0 ● Menu Music Volume: 0 ● Custom tactics: Allowed ● Custom formations: Prohibited The following Single Player Camera settings are disallowed: ● Pro ● End to End ● Dynamic Lobby Follow these steps to start your match: 1.