Fri, Mar 22, 2013 by blazingboy

We finally made it! Who's ready for the 5 week playoff extravaganza?!?! The first playoff map is cp_process_rc2. The first playoff matches will begin on March 27,2013. Make sure to check back soon for your schedules.

Playoff Structure

• Teams that have played less then 6 (regular season) matches will not qualify for the playoffs
• NA Platinum division well be participating in a 16 team double elimination bracket
• All other divisions will be participate in a 32 team single elimination bracket
• Match Deadline for NA Platinum is Thursday 11:59pm EST and Sunday 11:59pm EST
• Match Deadline for all other divs is Friday 11:59pm EST

16 Team Double Elimination Brackets (NA Platinum div only):
In double elimination brackets, you get a second chance map after the first loss.  It is possible to still win the title with one loss, however your team is eliminated at the second loss.  When your team has it's first loss, you will play on the following Wednesday and Saturday 
(2 nights a week) until eliminated. Pay careful attention to your scheduling!  Saturday matches will be played on the same map as Wednesday matches. Failure to play the second match will result in a forfeit loss for your team and you will be eliminated from the playoffs for the season. 
Special note: In the event an undefeated team loses in the final match, those two teams play again. Here is an example of a double-elimination bracket.

32 Team Single Elimination Brackets (All other divs):
Your teams will play in a 32 team single draw.  In these brackets if your team has a loss, you are done for the season. Simple.

If you have any questions, please come find us on IRC (#ugc-tf2), discuss it on the appropriate forum thread , or contact us via email located on our support page.

REMINDER: Pay Attention to the Schedule page and to your Team Leader Match List page. Team leaders must be very prompt with their communications during playoffs. Make sure you are utilizing your Match Comm panel for every match. Feel free to coordinate with the opposing team leader via steam as well. Just make sure that every communication regarding the scheduling of the match and the server it will be played on is documented in the match comm panel!!!

For this weeks map...
Standard CP Map scoring: The winning team is the first to score 5 TOTAL round wins or the highest score after two halves of up to 30 min each, whichever comes first. The first half will end when one team scores 4 round wins or the time limit of 30 mins is reached; the second half ends when a team scores the 5th TOTAL round win, or when the second 30 min time limit is reached. OT: A tied total score results in an Overtime (OT) round, which is played to first round score. 

Match results: Must be reported by the winning team leader, using his primary team leader login account. Total Score can be no higher than 5, each round score can be no higher than 4.

Example of correct reporting: Round 1: Team A4-1, Round 2: 1-2, Total 5-3
Example of correct reporting with overtime round: Round 1: 4-0, Round 2: 0-4, OT Round 1-0, Total 5-3
Example of incorrect reporting: Round 1: 5-1, Round 2: 0-0, Total 5-1
 

Whitelist: Make sure you are using the updated whitelist from February 27th, 2013. You can grab a copy on our Downloads page. You'll definitely want to grab this if you want to see all those shiny new highlander medals!

Server commands: 

• Authenticate to your server with rcon_password ( rcon_password insertpasswordhere )
• Execute ugc_6v_standard.cfg from the command line ( rcon exec ugc_6v_standard.cfg )
• Reload the map. This is necessary for Source TV to start recording ( rcon changelevel cp_process_rc2 )

Reminder to all teams: You cannot change the map under any circumstances...even if you hate it so much it makes you want to punch a baby!

Scheduling a UGC server: Slots fill up quick so make sure you request a server soon if you need one. Leaders, you can send an email to the admins directly from your leader panel.

Good Luck and Have Fun!
Blazingboy & Snowblindfrog