Warzone Battle Royale Trios Tournament

Tournament Overview

• Game Mode: Warzone Battle Royale – Trios
• Scoring System: WSOW-based scoring, with a point-per-kill system and placement multiplier
• Objective: Race to 150 points
  • To claim victory, teams must reach 150 points, then secure at least 20 kills and victory in the same game.
• Buy-In: $5 per player
• Prize Pool: $500 for the winning team
• Platform: Battlefy (for registration, match reporting, and leaderboard management)

Scoring Format

The tournament follows a point-per-kill system with a placement multiplier, as used in the WSOW format.

• Scoring Details:
  • Kills: Each kill is worth 1 point.
  • Placement Multiplier:
    • 1st place: 2x multiplier on total kills for that game
    • 2nd–5th place: 1.5x multiplier
    • 6th–10th place: 1.2x multiplier
    • 11th–25th place: 1x (no multiplier)
    • 26th and below: 0.5x multiplier
  • Race to 150 Points:
    • Teams accumulate points across multiple matches.
    • To secure the win:
    • A team must reach or exceed 150 points to get to match point. They then must achieve at least 20 kills and secure 1st place in a single game once reaching 150 points.
    • Additional Rule for Unmet Victory Requirement: If, after 5 games at match point (150 points), no team has achieved 20 kills and a win, the kill requirement will be reduced to 15 kills. The requirement to win the round remains.

Registration and Check-In Process

• Registration: Teams must register on Battlefy, providing:
  Team name
  Player Activision IDs
  Discord contact information for each player
• Twitch ID for streaming team member
• Check-In: Teams should check in on Battlefy 30 minutes before the tournament starts.
• Buy-In: The $15 entry fee per player must be paid via the web at the time of registration. Pay at: https://cosmicgaming.gg/wztrios

Match Rules

• Game Settings: Standard Warzone Trios mode.
• Team Size: 3 players per team. One substitution allowed after the tournament starts.
• Cross-Play: Enabled to allow PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players.
• Match Length: Matches will be played consecutively until a team meets the victory requirements.

Score Submission and Verification

• Score Submission Process:
  • Screenshots: After each game, teams must submit a screenshot of the end-of-match leaderboard showing total kills and placement.
  • Submission: Screenshots should be uploaded to Battlefy via the match reporting feature.
  • Deadline: Scores must be submitted within 5 minutes of the match ending.
• Verification
  • Review: Tournament moderators will verify submitted screenshots to confirm the accuracy of kills, placement, and multipliers.
  • Disputes: Any disputes over scores must be raised immediately in the designated Battlefy dispute area or through the tournament’s Discord support channel.

Winning Conditions

• To win the tournament:
  • A team must accumulate 150 points.
  • Once the 150-point mark is achieved, the team must: Score at least 20 kills and win 1st place in a single game
    • If, after 5 games at match point, no team has fulfilled the requirement, the kill threshold is reduced to 15 kills. Teams must still place 1st in that match to win.

Prize Distribution

Winning Team: The $500 prize will be awarded to the team that fulfills the victory requirements (150 points, 20 or 15 kills, and a win).
Captain’s Responsibility: The team captain will receive the full prize amount and is responsible for distributing winnings among team members as agreed.
Payment Method: Prize payment will be processed within 24-48 hours after the tournament via preferred method of winning team’s captain.

Anti-Cheating Measures

• Game Integrity: Any form of cheating, including but not limited to aimbots, wallhacks, lag switches, or exploiting game mechanics, is strictly prohibited.
• PC Check Protocol: All players must consent to a PC check if requested by tournament officials. Refusal to comply will result in disqualification.
• Monitoring:
  • Battlefy’s reporting and anti-cheat system will be used to monitor for suspicious activities.
  • Additional anti-cheat software such as Ricochet or Warzone’s built-in measures will also be active.
• Reporting Cheating: If a team suspects another player of cheating, they may report it through Battlefy or the tournament’s Discord. Evidence (such as video clips) must accompany any reports for further investigation.
• Consequences: Any player found cheating will be permanently banned from the tournament and future Cosmic Gaming & Esports events.

Code of Conduct

• All players are expected to show respect toward others and demonstrate good sportsmanship. Toxic behavior, harassment, or offensive language in any form will not be tolerated and may lead to disqualification or suspension.

Communication and Support

• Discord Server: All teams must join the designated Cosmic Gaming Discord server for real-time announcements, score updates, and support.
• Moderator Support: Dedicated tournament moderators will be available on Discord to answer questions, handle disputes, and provide updates.