Hi all,

It's that time again. :3

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall E
100 Station Ave.
Oaks, PA 19456

START: September 6, 2024
END: September 8, 2024

[u][b]Tickets[/b][/u]
Buy your tickets [url=https://www.tixr.com/groups/lanfest/events/rgb-lan-7-109864]here[/url]!

[u][b]What is the closest airport to the venue?[/b][/u]
Philadelphia International Airport - PHL

[u][b]What are the details of the hotel?[/b][/u]
The following two hotels are extremely close to each other and about a mile from the venue.
[url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phlpogi-hilton-garden-inn-valley-forge-oaks/]Hilton Garden Inn Valley Forge/Oaks [/url]
[url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phlvyhx-hampton-suites-valley-forge-oaks/]Hampton Inn & Suites Valley Forge/Oaks[/url]

There's another hotel about eight minutes down the road that has a [url=https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=PHLAVRU&arrivalDate=2024-09-06&departureDate=2024-09-08&groupCode=90H&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink]discount code[/url].

I'd suggest buying a hotel room sooner than later, as hotels tend to fill up kinda fast in the area.

[u][b]Can I play in other tournaments? And when is the TF2 tournament?[/b][/u]
You may only play in other tournaments if and when you’ve been eliminated from the TF2 tournament. There are no tournaments on Sunday.
Team signup deadline: Friday (9/6) at 6:30 PM
Group stage: Friday (9/6) at 7 PM
Double elimination: Saturday (9/7) at 11 AM

If someone on your team can't make a group stage match in time, you may use a ringer. Just a reminder that group stage is used only for seeding and no one gets eliminated.

If anyone wants to complete their first round match of double elimination on Friday night, you'll be allowed as long as both teams agree.

[u][b]Will there be rental computers and monitors?[/b][/u]
[b]THE RENTAL DEADLINE HAS PASSED. [/b]
[s]The deadline to get your rental is [b]August 18th[/b]. Rentals may be sold out before then. [/s]

[url=https://www.viewsonic.com/us/xg240r-24-elite-1080p-1ms-144hz-gaming-monitor-with-freesync-premium-and-rgb-lighting.html]ViewSonic ELITE XG240R[/url] - $40 (all fees included)

24 Inch
1080p
1ms
144Hz
FreeSync Premium, Eye Care and Advanced Ergonomics for Esports
Monitor comes with a power cable and displayport cable. HDMI cables are not available on-site. Please bring your own if you need one.

[b]Rental Desktop PC[/b] - $50 (all fees included)

THIS RENTAL DOES NOT INCLUDE A MONITOR. MONITORS MUST BE RENTED SEPARATELY.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN ETHERNET CABLE (AT LEAST 25FT LONG).

Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K
CPU cooler: CLX Quench 120MM AIO
Motherboard: AsRock B660M-C
Memory: 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 RGB White
Video Card: Intel Arc A770 Graphics 16GB GDDR6
Power Supply: Gamdias Kratos M1-600B RGB
OS Drive: 1TB NVMe M.2
Chassis: CLX SPHYNX White
OS: Windows 10 Pro
This rental includes a basic peripheral kit of a mouse, keyboard, and headset.
This rental does not include a mousepad, external monitor, or ethernet cable.

[b]Rental Desktop: CLX Hero PC[/b] - $120 (all fees included)

THIS RENTAL DOES NOT INCLUDE A MONITOR. MONITORS MUST BE RENTED SEPARATELY.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN ETHERNET CABLE (AT LEAST 25FT LONG).

Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i9-12900K
CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360MPH White AIO
Motherboard: AsRock Z690 Steel Legend
Memory: Kingston Fury 32GB 5200MHz DDR5
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080
Power Supply: Phanteks AMP PH-1000G White
OS Drive: 1TB Kingston NVMe M.2 SSD
Chassis: Phanteks Evolv X White
OS: Windows 10 Pro
This rental includes a basic peripheral kit of a mouse, keyboard, and headset.
This rental does not include a mousepad, external monitor, or ethernet cable.

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[b]FAQ – TF2 tournament (DETAILS TENTATIVE)[/b]

[u][b]How can I play in the tournament?[/b][/u]
You’ll need to find a team if you haven’t already found one. Keep in mind that the tournament will be 6 vs 6. This thread will have plenty of teams looking for players, so make sure to post here (and don’t forget to include what class you play). If you can’t find a team, there will certainly be pick-up teams made while at the event.

[u][b]Will there be a buy-in for the tournament?[/b][/u]
Yes, it is $5 per person (or $30 per team).

[u][b]What will the prizes and payout be?[/b][/u]
Prize pool consists of buy-ins and a $500 donation from an anonymous donor.
1st Place: 60% of total prize pool + additional prizes TBA
2nd Place: 30% of total prize pool
3rd Place: 10% of total prize pool

[u][b]I’m interested in sponsoring the tournament with cash and/or prizes. How should I contact you about this?[/b][/u]
Contact us here: [url]https://rgblan.org/contact[/url]

[u][b]What is the format of the tournament?[/b][/u]
6 players per team. There will be a group stage (for seeding) followed by double elimination.

[u][b]What are the rules?[/b][/u]
[i]Class-limits (NA rules)[/i]:

2 Scouts
2 Soldiers
2 Pyros
1 Demoman
1 Heavy
1 Engineer
1 Medic
1 Sniper
2 Spy

[i]Time-limit / win-limit (EU/NA hybrid rules[/i]):

30 minute time-limit, 4 minute round-timer
If a team wins 5 rounds (or 3 on koth), that team wins.
If the game is tied after 30 minutes in group stage, the result will be a tie. If the game is tied after 30 minutes in the double elimination bracket, there will be no time limit for golden cap.

[u][b]What maps will be in use?[/b][/u]
Whatever the current RGL map pool is at the time.

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Post in the thread if you need a team.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the thread or PM me.