Violation of any rules, responsibilities or settings listed below can result in game or match forfeit, suspension or ban. League (MGL) administrative rulings are final.
NOTE: Rules are subject to change at any time!
Player Responsibilities
1. Know rules, news and updates all found at the MGL website
2. Must play with steam ID and alias listed at MGL website
3. Submit questions, complaints, and comments to MGL at: hl2ctf at hotmail.com
4. All Player's can request an admin for their matches
5. Do not leave server immediately after match in case admin instantly resolves dispute
6. Test server and map in matchmode prior to match to ensure readiness
7. Must be in server 5 minutes prior to match
8. NO racial, sexual or religious slurs; NO threats, insensitive language or imagery
9. Must use default skin models
10. NO scripts, exploits, hacks, or cheats--contact MGL if uncertain of potential infractions
11. Set rates to default: (a) rate 20000 (b) cl_cmdrate 30 (c) cl_updaterate 20
12. Screenshot final scores, demos are recommended in case of dispute
Administrator Responsibilities
1. MGL admins will try to oversee all matches of top 30 players when requested
2. Arrive to match 5 minutes prior to start time
3. Type the following in console to check STEAM IDs and to revert ALL rates: (a) status (b) ma_cexec_all rate 20000 (c) ma_cexec_all cl_cmdrate 30 (d) ma_cexec_all cl_updaterate 20
4. Record demos, screenshots of rates & final scores, and submit to MGL
5. Field any questions players may have prior, during, & after each game
6. If rule infraction occurs do NOT stop game--submit infraction(s) to MGL for ruling
7. Games are ONLY replayed if:
(a) ABNORMAL server lag or (b) map malfunction(s) discovered DURING game
Ranking & Challenging
1. ELO system, based on performance probabilities, determines player's rank
2. Click on the challenge link and a list of players you are allowed to challenge appears, challenge desired player. Select available date, time and server you prefer and submit your challenge. The opponent will receive the challenge via email and can agree to your terms and select his/her desired server. OR, your opponent can counter the date, time with that which better meets his/her schedule. Once the date and time is agreed on by both players a server password is generated and sent to the players and MGL.
3. Players must play 3 matches per month, less than 3 matches will negatively affect ranking
Match Rules
1. Player with most total caps after 2 (15 min) games wins; ties included (no tie-breakers)
2. 1st game played on challenger's server, 2nd game on opponent's server
3. When playing on your selected server you are rebel, your opponent combine
4. Only administrator can spectate match (Tournament TV available for other spectators)
5. Each player is only allowed one pause per game. Your pause is ONLY used if your opponent disconnects or is non-responsive. After 30 seconds game automatically un-pauses
6. If after 10 minutes opponent is not on server, cap flag once, type "thetime" and take a screenshot; immediately send email to hl2ctf at hotmail.com to further verify the time
7. All games are played with the following server.cfg settings, most notable: Time limit: 15 Minutes, Overtime: 0, Capturelimit: 0, Runes: OFF, Turrets: OFF, Friendly Fire: OFF, Weapon Stay: ON, Arena mode 0
Complete Server.cfg settings:
MATCHMODE SERVER SETTINGS
hostname "zen US or zEn Int'l"
ctf_capturelimit 0
mp_timelimit 15
mp_weaponstay 1
mp_flashlight 1
mp_friendlyfire 0
ctf_respawndelay 4
ctf_intermission 17
sv_cheats 0
sv_hl2mp_item_respawn_time 30
sv_hl2mp_weapon_respawn_time 20
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GAME MODE SETTINGS
ctf_arenamode 0
ctf_backwards 0
ctf_oneflag 0
ctf_domination 0
ctf_dominationlimit 15
sv_spawnhealth 120
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MATCH MODE SETTINGS
ctf_matchmode 1
ctf_warmup 1
ctf_requireready 1
ctf_overtime 0
ctf_combinescorehandicap 0
ctf_rebelscorehandicap 0
ctf_mercyrule 0
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SOURCETV SETTINGS
tv_enable 1
tv_name "(Tournament TV)"
tv_delay 10
tv_maxclients 20
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MISC CTF SETTINGS
ctf_extramodels 0
ctf_powerups 0
ctf_allowradio 1
ctf_turrets 0
ctf_forcemelee 0
ctf_disablepropphysics 0
ctf_mutespectators 0
ctf_enablechatmacros 1
exec banned_user.cfg
exec mani_server.cfg
NOTE: Rules are subject to change at any time!