Editing Comp.tf Newbie-Only 6v6 Cup


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''For more info about NA newbie cup visit: [[Newbie-Only_6v6_Cup_NA|Newbie-Only 6v6 Cup NA]]''

''For more info about EU newbie cup visit: [[Newbie-Only_6v6_Cup_EU|Newbie-Only 6v6 Cup EU]]''

== What is Newbie 6v6? ==
Newbie 6v6 is the normal 6v6 competitive format, only played with people new to the competitive metagame, it is used as an introductory level to competitive 6v6.

== Rules ==
* No maximum sign-ups

=== Cup Format ===
* Double-elimination or Single-elimination, not decided yet, depending on the number of signups
* Bo1 until the semi-finals (this means only 1 map per match)
* Bo3 in the finals

=== Cup Date ===
* 15th September 2013 (Sunday) - Official match times to be decided depending on the number of sign ups.
We intend to start early in the afternoon, probably around 3pm (CEST and EST respectively for the EU and NA cup) and finish before 22:30 (CEST and EST)

=== Sign Ups close ===
* 13th September 23:59 GMT (01:00 CEST) (19:00 EST)

=== Rulesets, configs and maplist ===
* NA tournament will use [http://play.esea.net/index.php?s=content&d=league_rules_tf2 ESEA S14] ruleset and maplist
* EU tournament will use [http://etf2l.org/rules/season-15-rules/ ETF2L S15] ruleset and maplist

=== Player Restrictions ===
* '''No ESEA experience''' 
* '''No ETF2L experience above div6'''
* Maximum of 1 season ETF2L 6v6 experience on div6, and can't have placed above mid-table
* Maximum of 1 season UGC 6v6 experience on Steel maximum
* Maximum of 1 season experience on any other leagues on the lowest 6v6 division of that league (ex: wireplay, etc...)
* No Highlander experience restriction is set at the moment for this cup but use your judgment wisely, no team made-up of platinum-only HL players will be allowed in the cup. 

==== Exceptions ====
* Since the original cup date has been postponed from 18th August to 15th September every team that has signed up so far will not suffer the 1 season max experience restriction for any season that started after the original cup date (ie: UGC new 6v6 Season starting early September), other restrictions still apply to these teams
* Teams are allowed '''MAX 1 player''' per team with:
** UGC 6v6 experience on Platinum division of 1 season maximum
** UGC 6v6 experience on Steel division for more than 1 season
** ETF2L experience on div6 for more than 1 season or placed above mid-table
The player in question covered by the player restrictions exceptions should be mentioned on the notes area of the application form.

<big>'''Each application will be manually reviewed to prevent abuse.'''

'''Any teams that do not obey these requisites are subject to have their application denied.'''</big>

These restrictions are in place to ensure this stays a '''newbie-only''' cup. 

Any teams that have experienced players that do not obey the requisites or are found using alts will be disqualified. If it happens mid-tournament the team will be disqualified and the last match played will be changed to a default loss.

== Prizes ==
There are 2 different prizepools, one for the NA cup and one for the EU cup.
*'''1st place'''
** 3-months server
** 6 keys (to be given to the team leader after the cup)

*'''2nd place'''
** 6 keys (to be given to the team leader after the cup)


Thanks to the generous donations of {{flag|uksc}} RussianGuyovich and {{flag|at}} joshi for cup prizepool and wiki contests

== Sign-Up ==
<span style="color:#ff0000">'''You can sign up for the tournament [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BNnh9MIWDFgqv-u7DXytdbNrxNL_HeNVA7wUA0aoRFU/viewform HERE]'''</span>

'''Note:''' If your team doesn't exactly obey the player restrictions above but you think you should be able to play, use the Notes area on the application form and explain why you should be allowed to play and we will review your case.

=== Looking for a team ===
If you don't have a team but are still interested in participating in the tournament fill-in '''[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dsbIX-vrGGEOMQEpNRCI0whzgPTR_r24ItVCfT1ySuY/viewform this form]'''

It will go to a spreadsheet with other players just like you who are in need of a team

=== Recruit for your team ===
If you have a team but are still looking for some players to fill a remaining spot or are looking for free players have a look at our spreadsheet '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoThpErNKUCqdHZVejJuc0k3RVNEQVZENzNIMndWZVE&usp=sharing here]'''. 

Get in contact with those players if you want to form a team, remember to be polite and check complete player info before adding (ie: if you're looking to enter the NA cup only add people from NA)

== Suggestions and Discussion ==
Use the [[Talk:Comp.tf_Newbie-Only_6v6_Cup|discussion]] page if you have any suggestion or questions about the rules or the tournament in general, we are receptive to criticism and suggestions.

Alternatively if you have any questions feel free to contact me (kaneco) through my '''[[User_talk:Kaneco|talk]]''' page on the wiki or add me on [http://steamcommunity.com/id/Kaneco/ steam]