SEA/ANZ ONLY!

The first edition of HOTBIGTIT's $50 fortnightly SC2 1v1 tournament, HOTBIGCUP. Every 2nd Tuesday starting from 17/7/18 @ 7PM AEST.
Check-in begins at 6PM AEST. Play starts at 7PM AEST.
In-game channel: HOTBIGCUP, to be played on North America - Australia server.

Any match to be broadcasted upon request from admin (HOTBIGTIT) at "TWITCH.TV/HOTBIGTIT"

Both semi-finals and grand finals to be broadcasted.

Format
1v1 Single Elimination bracket, all games best of 3 (except Grand Finals, which is best of 5.)

https://matcherino.com/tournaments/11502/contribute
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NOTE: REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PLAYERS IN AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH EAST ASIA AND OCEANIA!

Maps: 16-Bit LE, Acid Plant LE, Catalyst LE, Dreamcatcher LE, Lost and Found LE, Redshift LE, Darkness Sanctuary LE

OSC POINT DISTRIBUTION:
1st 60 OSC Pts 

2nd 30 OSC Pts 

3/4th 15 OSC Pts 

5-8th 5 OSC Pts 

9-16th 2.5 OSC Pts

Prize $ Distribution

1st - 70% ($35, +donations)
2nd - 30% ($15, +donations)

Vetos

- For Best of 3 Series: Both players take turns to veto 2 maps from the map pool, so there is 3 left, then A selects the first map ABAB ABC.

- For Best of 5 Series: Both players take turns to veto 1 map from the map pool, so there is 5 left, then A selects the first map AB ABABC

Misc:
- In-game skins are allowed.

- In the case of a draw, the game will be replayed on the same map.

- In the case of a disconnect, players have 10 minutes to return online OR to contact an admin, failing to do so, the admin can award that map in the series to their opponent. If the player hasn’t returned after an additional 10 mins past map forfeit, a walkover should be given, regardless of where the players are at in a series, as not to delay the tournament further for other players and fans.

- If a player returns in a timely fashion post disconnect, the game must be recovered using the same players. Players are not allowed to watch the replay before recovering it. Watching the replay prior to recovery may result in disqualification.

- If a players wishes to switch race mid series, and there is no rule forbidding it for the specific tournament franchise, the following is recommended:

- Player must inform their opponent they are switching races.

- The veto process can then reset for the remaining unplayed maps , and their opponent has first veto.

Eg If switching from P to Z in game 2 of a bo3, the opponent begins at A ABAB ABC. If switching in game 3 of a bo3, the opponent begins at ABAB ABC.

- Third party software that provides any sort of advantage for the player using it (such as maphacks, production tab hacks and so on) are not allowed. Using this software will result in an immediate ban from the current event and all future events.

- Sportsmanlike behaviour is expected from all participants towards each other, admins, casters, and the event/league. Excessive bad mannered behaviour will result in either a disqualification from the current event, a temporary ban, an OSC Point Penalty, or a lifetime ban from League events, depending on the severity of misbehaviour. It is in the discretion of the tournament admin to determine if a player is to be removed from the current event. To report a player for unsportsmanlike behaviour, please provide proof in form of screenshots and/or replays containing the reported manners.

- Players should join the events assigned in game chat channel. They should be playing on an account that matches their primary or registered name, if not should make themselves known to the admin and their opponent. If a player fails to do this, or is otherwise uncontactable, eg laddering during the tournament, it may result in a walkover.

- Players should not attempt to ‘smurf’/signup and play under an alternative ID in events that are region locked or catered to lower league players. Penalities will apply if players are found to be deliberately acting in this way.

- Players should comply with admin inquires regarding their country, primary/alternate id, race played, or highest league. Failure to do so, could result in removal from the tournament.

- Players should report all results to the tournament admin, and not begin their next series without doing so.

- If your challonge.com or alternate bracket account is different from your most known SC2 ID, it is advised that you change it/or notify the admin, as it may hinder your seed, and OSC Points allocation.

- If a player wishes to pause in game, they should type pp, then provide reasoning for the pause. The player who pauses must confirm their opponent is ready before unpausing.

- Surrendering only counts when using the surrender function in game. Even if your opponent types ‘gg’, continue to play until the victory sign appears.