Welcome to the [b]DreamHack TF2 Community Clash[/b] in partnership with [url=https://essentials.tf/]EssentialsTF[/url].
Full details and links can be found over at [url=https://clash.tf]Clash.TF[/url].

Start: Saturday 14th November 2020
End: Sunday 15th November 2020

[b][url=https://www.toornament.com/en_GB/tournaments/4011701154851102720/information]Click here to sign up! (on Toornament)[/url][/b]
Note: Spaces are limited to 72 teams in total (8 Invite, 64 Open), please read the notes on the registration page carefully.

Live coverage will be available on [b][url=https://twitch.tv/dreamhack/]Twitch.TV/DreamHack[/url][/b] starting at 11:45 CET on November 14th with a pre-show event with the tournament commencing at 13:00 CET.

[b]Prize Pool[/b]
[b]$2,000[/b] prize pool courtesy of [url=https://dreamhack.com/clash/]DreamHack[/url] & [url=https://essentials.tf/]EssentialsTF[/url]
All participants will receive an in-game participation medal
All prize monies will be distributed in USD to each eligible player, recipients are responsible for any fees or taxes.
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[*] 1st Place Team: $1,000 (~€850 EUR) + 1st Place medals
[*] 2nd Place Team: $500 (~€425 EUR) + 2nd Place medals
[*] 3rd Place Team: $300 (~€255 EUR) + 3rd Place medals
[*] 4th Place Team: $200 (~€170 EUR)[/list]

[b]Tournament Format[/b]
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[*] Open Groups (Day 1) - Eight round robin groups of up to eight teams, depending on signups.
[*] Invite Groups (Day 1) - Eight-team round robin
[*] Playoffs (Day 2) - 16 Team Single Elimination Bracket (8 invite teams & open group winners)[/list]

[b]Tournament Schedule[/b]
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[*] Full details of schedule can be found on [url=https://clash.tf/]Clash.TF[/url] and on the [url=https://www.toornament.com/en_GB/tournaments/4011701154851102720/information]Toornament page[/url]
[*] Day 1 - Seven Bo1’s from 13:00 to 21:30 CET with 15 minute breaks
[*] Day 2 - Up to four Bo3’s from 12:30 to 22:00 CET with 30 minute breaks[/list]

[b]Map Pool[/b]
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[*] cp_granary_pro_rc8
[*] cp_gullywash_final1
[*] cp_metalworks
[*] cp_process_f5
[*] cp_snakewater_final1
[*] cp_sunshine
[*] koth_product_rcx*
[*] * Due to potential conflicts in how KOTH maps affect scoring, we are interested in hearing your thoughts about substituting Product for a previously played map such as Reckoner.[/list]

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[b]FAQs[/b]
[b]Q: What region is this cup focused on?[/b]
A: This is an EU focused event but teams are welcome to join from other regions however servers will be EU-based unless both teams agree otherwise before a match.

[b]Q: Why is the prize pool in dollars?[/b]
A: DreamHack’s sponsorship for the prize pool is being provided in US Dollars (USD).

[b]Q: What servers are being used for the event?[/b]
A: Teams decide together which server to play the match on. Server rentals from [url=https://serveme.tf/]serveme.tf/[/url] are recommended. Please ensure the correct config/whitelist is used. If your match is to be casted live on [url=https://twitch.tv/dreamhack/]twitch.tv/dreamhack[/url], the server details will be provided to you by the tournament administrators.

[b]Q: What config/whitelist is being used?[/b]
A: All matches are to be played with the 6v6 Season 37 version of the ETF2L config and the latest version of the ETF2L item whitelist. Golden cap rounds have a different ruleset (see rule 6.3 on [url=https://www.toornament.com/en_GB/tournaments/4011701154851102720/information]Toornament[/url]).

[b]Q: How are golden cap rounds played?[/b]
A: Golden cap is used for all matches in playoffs. Golden cap has a 10 minutes time limit. If no team has captured the last point from the enemy team by 10 minutes the team holding mid wins the golden cap round.

[b]Q: Will this tournament be using the new plug-ins from ETF2L S37?[/b]
A: Yes, full details of the plug-ins used can be found on the ETF2L website. If, however, there is a significant amount of negative feedback or a wish to revert those changes becomes apparent we would be open to adapting the rules to accommodate.

[b]Q: Are mercs (unrostered players) allowed?[/b]
A: If opponents agree, teams are allowed to use a maximum of 2 mercs who are not on the Toornament roster. (rule 3.4)

[b]Q: Why can't I have more than 6 players rostered?[/b]
A: We have limited the main roster size to 6 as any prize payout will be sent to each individual player. By limiting this to 6, we can ensure fair payouts to the primary players.

[b]Q: Will we need to check in at the start of the tournament?[/b]
A: All teams will need to "check-in" on Toornament on the morning of November 14th prior to the tournament commencing otherwise you may risk disqualification.

[b]Q: How do we communicate with the tournament administrators and other teams?[/b]
A: The EssentialsTF Discord MUST be used for all tournament information and communication. [url=https://essentials.tf/discord/]https://essentials.tf/discord[/url].

[b]Q: I want to help out with the event production! How do I contact you?[/b]
A: Please contact ArchRhythm#1312 on Discord or email [url=mailto:adam.lloyd@essentials.tf]adam.lloyd@essentials.tf[/url].

[b]Q: Can I get a medal by donating?[/b]
A: Medals will only be distributed to players in the cup and the staff working on the cup. We cannot accept donations for medals.