Format:

• Players will be seeded according to their ranked elo. Secondary elements such as performance in esports events may be taken into account.
• Based on total sign ups, players may need to initiatally compete in a double elimination Bo1 group stage. The final stage will be a single elimination Bo3 bracket.
  • If time permits, the grand finals can be switched to a Bo5.
• All matches must be observable and have at least a 1-minute in-game delay.
• Maps are drafted first, then Civs.
• Map restarts:
  • Each player has 1 restart for crashes before the 10-minute mark.
  • Each player has 1 restart per series for map generation before the 2-minute mark.
    • Bad map generation means a clearly broken (i.e. bugged) map. For example, entirely missing resources near your first town center.
    • If you call a restart for bad map generation, please contact the admin team and provide a screenshot for documentation.
  • If any crashes happen after 10 minutes, the replay will be reviewed with the following potential outcomes:
    • If both players crash: A restart is made.
    • If the Advantaged player crashed: The player is entitled to a restart.
    • If the disadvantaged player crashed: The player is given a loss.
    • If the state of advantage is unclear: The map is deemed a draw and a new map & civilizations draft is made.