Dawn of War (Warhammer 40k) PC - Competition Rules - Game Version: Dawn of War Soul Storm

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Competition rules for Dawn of War (Warhammer 40k) PC using the game version Dawn of War Soul Storm and a latest-day patch. Defines 1 vs. 1 best-of-3 format, win conditions (Annihilate, Control Area, Take and Hold), tournament map draft with coin-toss order and required starting maps, and allowed observer policy. Specifies deactivated cheats, random starting positions, standard resources, no resource sharing, and required replay saving. Covers disconnection handling, dispute reporting timelines, and penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct, including possible ejection and disqualification.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Tournament Overview

Game Version and Patch

Tournament Mode

Victory Conditions

Game Settings

Allowed Settings

Maps and Draft Process

Observers and Tournament Machines

Match Procedures and Fair Play

Replays Submission

Disconnections and Disputes

Disconnection Policy

Dispute Deadlines

Conduct and Scheduling

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Being Late Policy

Rule Changes

Dawn of War (Warhammer 40k) PC Competition Rules Game Version: Dawn of War Soul Storm Patch Version: latest on the day Tournament Mode Method: 1 vs. 1 and best of 3 games. Victory Conditions: -Annihilate: Destroy the enemies primary buildings. -Control Area: Take more than 50% of the Critical Locations on the map. They must be held for 7 minutes. -Take and Hold: Capture 66% or more of the Strategic Points on the map. These must be held for 8 minutes to win the game. Winner: The player who meets the conditions of “Annihilate”,“Control Area”, and/or “Take and Hold” or the remaining player if the opponent surrenders/forfeits. Game Settings Cheats: Deactivated Starting Positions: Random Starting Resources: Standard Resource-Sharing: No Maps: This tournament will draw its map list from the following maps: -Blood River -Battle Marshes -Fallen City -Fata Morga -Tranquility’s End -Frazier’s Demise (Soulstorm) -Vortex Plateau (Soulstorm) -Moonbase (Soulstorm) The opening map is always either, Blood Marshes or Fallen City, depending on a coin toss. Heads denotes Blood Marshes, Tails Denotes Fallen City. The second map will be decided in this manner. A coin toss will decide who eliminates maps first. The first player will eliminate three maps followed by the other player who eliminates three maps. The first player will then eliminate another one map. The remaining map will be the map played for this game. The loser of the game picks first for the 3rd game if one is required. Observers: Only Mayhem staff or tournament administrators may be observers. Tournament machines: Players may be required to play on the tournament machines when asked. This will be determined on and as needed. Players are welcome to use their own peripherals and install their own drivers. To ensure fair game play, players must save their replays and submit them to the server after the match has been completed. Disconnections Disconnections: Any loss of connection between match players due to system, network or power issues. Intentional Disconnections: Upon evaluation by tournament administrators, any offending player will be charged with a loss by forfeit and possible disqualification. If a disconnection occurs: i. Within 10 minutes of a match start, match will be restarted. ii. After 10 minutes, if a winner is clear by both players, then the match will have a winner. iii. If both players cannot reach an agreement, it will be restarted pending the view on an administrator. Disputes Disputes must be reported to the tournament administrator no later than 30 minutes after the match ends. Proof supporting the dispute must be submitted on disc or pen drive no later than 45 minutes after the match ends. Consequences of Unsportsmanlike Conduct Use of intentional disconnects, game hacks, exploitations, prolonged complaints about round losses, or game settings exceeding those permitted will result in ejection from the tournament upon confirmation by the tournament administrators or another member of Mayhem staff. During the course of the tournament, this list is subject to modification by the tournament administrator or members of Mayhem staff. DO NOT BE LATE This tournament is run under a very tight schedule and delays cannot be afforded. Being late is disrespectful to staff, other competitors, and sponsors. Players MUST be ready to play at least 10 minutes before the scheduled match start. This included having your machine setup and ready to compete, met with your opponent, and having decided who will host the match. Mayhem Staff and tournament administrators may, at any time, and for any reason, change or revoke any of the above rules. We assume that all players will have a full version of the game with keys and any discs needed to play the game(s) . For any other information, clarification of rules, to report a win/loss, or to report any misconduct, please refer to the tournament administr

FAQs

What are the victory conditions in this tournament?

A match can be won by meeting one or more of: Annihilate (destroy primary buildings), Control Area (hold more than 50% of critical locations for 7 minutes), or Take and Hold (capture and hold 66%+ of strategic points for 8 minutes). If the opponent surrenders or forfeits, the remaining player wins.

How is the tournament map list and order decided?

The tournament draws maps from Blood River, Battle Marshes, Fallen City, Fata Morga, Tranquility’s End, Frazier’s Demise (Soulstorm), Vortex Plateau (Soulstorm), and Moonbase (Soulstorm). The opening map is either Blood Marshes or Fallen City based on a coin toss, and the second map draft uses another coin toss to determine who eliminates maps first.

What happens if a disconnection occurs during a match?

If a disconnection happens within 10 minutes of match start, the match restarts. After 10 minutes, if a clear winner is evident to both players, the winner is declared; otherwise, the match restarts pending the administrator’s view.

When must disputes and supporting proof be submitted?

Disputes must be reported to the tournament administrator no later than 30 minutes after the match ends. Proof must be submitted on a disc or pen drive no later than 45 minutes after the match ends.

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