[img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30945235/289d0443ec1c9c9a1f502e018a5ee13be6d074a9.gif[/img] Calling all new, experienced and veteran players, Today we are excited to announce a new tournament format that will alternate with our existing Commander Clash 1v1 Tournament, the [b]Saturday Showdown![/b] This new format is designed to be a more relaxed PvP environment, open to all players, whether you’re brand new to the game, normally only play vs AI, new to PvP or a veteran PvPer. We want the Saturday Showdown to be a bridge into PvP, for new and experienced players alike. Below are the details of the Saturday Showdown tournament: [b]Date & Time:[/b] Saturday 7th April at 7pm BST [b]Tournament Structure:[/b] 1v1, BO1 knockout [b]Prize:[/b] 1 x Forged Battalion game code [b]Sign-up link:[/b] [url=https://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/8fHbf0E35x]Challonge[/url] For those new to the Forged Battalion tournament scene, both [url=https://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/8fHbf0E35x]Challonge[/url] and the [url=https://discord.gg/team17]Forged Battalion Discord[/url] room are great places to talk to the Forged Battalion Community Manager, Jonno, as well as your fellow tournament participants. You can have questions answered, engage in some friendly banter and pick up some tips! [h1][b]What if I’m knocked out in round one/two?[/b][/h1] A new addition that the Saturday Showdown is bringing to our tournaments are knockout games. If you’re knocked out of the tournament before it finishes and you’d like to play some more matches, our Community Manager will be hosting some friendly PvP and comp stomp matches so players can continuing getting stuck into the battlefield, despite exiting the tournament. Below are the formal rules for the tournament, these can also be found on the Challonge tournament page. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! [h1][b]Saturday Showdown – The Rules[/b][/h1] [h1]Rule One – Technology and Units[/h1] All currently available technology and mods are allowed for use in the tournament. All players are welcome to play in the competition, irrespective of tech level or faction build. [h1]Rule Two – Results Reporting[/h1] At the conclusion of a match both players should take responsibility for ensuring the correct results are logged on Challonge. As proof of result both players involved in a match should take a screenshot at the conclusion of the match where the end result can be seen. This will help should any disputes arise. [h1]Rule Three – No Shows[/h1] The tournament will begin at 19:00pm BST on Saturday 7th April. Players should aim to arrive no later than ten minutes before their first match is due to start. There is a grace period of ten minutes following 19:00pm GMT (tournament start) in which late participants can still enter the competition. After 19:10pm BST participants that have not arrived for their first match will be disqualified from the tournament. Following the first round of matches, successful players should add their next opponent on Steam and co-ordinate the next match to be played immediately. [h1]Rule Four - Player Disconnections[/h1] Please ensure your connection is stable before your match begins. Due to the nature of RTS games and the importance of the early game, there is no disconnection grace period. If a player loses connection to the game at any point during a match, then they will forfeit the match. This rule can be overturned if the player that remains connected is happy to rematch. [h1][b]Game Rules[/b][/h1] Forged Battalion operates dedicated servers for multiplayer, as such no host advantage can be gained. Due to this both players can create a match lobby. In the case of a disagreement on who will host the player on the top of the match bracket will default to match host. [h1][b]Lobby settings[/b][/h1] Both players should take responsibility for ensuring the following lobby settings are in place prior to the match starting: [b]Map:[/b] Gridlock [b]Mode:[/b] Standard [b]Victory Condition:[/b] BO1 If it is discovered that the game has started with the wrong settings the match should be restarted immediately. Complaints raised for incorrect match settings are invalid after the first thirty seconds of the match. [h1][b]Sign up[/b][/h1] You can enter the tournament using [url=https://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/8fHbf0E35x]this link.[/url] Hopefully we’ll see you on Saturday for some friendly and competitive PvP action!