Tue, Mar 19, 2013 by Cold

Greetings my Highlanderinos and Highlanderettes. Here is some information on our 5-week-long Season 9 Highlander Playoffs, starting Monday, March 25th:

ALL Teams continue into Playoff Season!
You are not done with Season 9, until there is only 1 team left standing!

The first 16 teams by rank from each division play in  Double-elimination Title Brackets.. The following ranked teams play in 32 team Single elimination Brackets.

16 Team Double Elimination Brackets:

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 following Monday and Thursdays (2 nights a week) until eliminated... Play careful attention to your scheduling!   Thursdays matches will be played on the same map as Monday. 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.

Single Elimination Brackets
Each consist of 32 teams starting with the division rank of 17. This means that nearly all teams will make the playoffs.  In these brackets if your team has a loss, you are done for the season with a hearty GG!

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.

Pay Attention to the Schedule page, and to your Team Leader Match List page, and team leaders must be very prompt with their communications during playoffs.

Thanks and good luck!

-Forn & Cold