Quake 3 Tournament Rules

1. Game Overview

Quake 3 Arena is a classic fast-paced first-person shooter renowned for its competitive gameplay. For this tournament, we'll be playing in Free-for-All Deathmatch mode where players compete against each other directly.

The tournament will take place at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025, as part of the Golden Oldies LAN event. Players will compete in a deathmatch format with the tournament rules outlined below.

The primary goal is to frag (eliminate) other players to earn points. The player with the highest frag count at the end of each match wins.

2. Competition Format

2.1 Registration Process

• Registration Method: All players must register at the tournament desk by 12:30 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
• Player Cap: The tournament has a cap of 32 players. Registration is first-come, first-served.
• Requirements: Players must own a valid copy of Quake 3 Arena and have it installed before the tournament begins.
• Verification: LAN administrators will verify each registered player at their PC prior to the tournament start.

2.2 Tournament Structure

• Group Stage: Players will be divided into groups of 4, with each group playing a round-robin. Top 2 from each group advance.
• Elimination Stage: Top 8 players play in a Free-for-All match, with the bottom 4 players eliminated after each map.
• Finals: Championship match follows a 1v1 best-of-3 format.

3. Scoring System

3.1 Match Scoring

• Primary Factor: The player with the highest frag count at the end of the time limit wins the match.
• Match Duration: Each match will last 15 minutes.
• Points System: In Free-for-All matches, points are awarded based on final position (1st: 5 points, 2nd: 3 points, 3rd: 2 points, 4th: 1 point).

4. Equipment and Setup

4.1 Hardware Requirements

• Players must use their own PCs at the LAN venue.
• Players must bring their own keyboard, mouse, and mousepad.
• No custom controllers or hardware modifications are allowed.

4.2 Software Settings

• Game version: Latest version of Quake 3 Arena
• No mods or custom configurations are allowed except for:
• Players may adjust basic video settings, mouse sensitivity, and keybindings.
• Standard competitive config will be provided by tournament organizers.

5. Player Conduct

5.1 General Rules

• Players must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled match time.
• Each player may play live on screen for audience viewing.
• Pausing during gameplay is not permitted except for technical issues verified by a tournament administrator.
• Strafe-jumping, rocket jumping, and other advanced movement techniques are allowed and encouraged.
• Players must respect officials' decisions.

5.2 Prohibited Actions

• Using unauthorized software or hardware
• Using any scripts or macros for bunny hopping or weapon switching
• Interfering with opponents physically or verbally
• Receiving coaching during active gameplay
• Intentionally disconnecting from a match
• Unsportsmanlike conduct or excessive toxicity

6. Match Procedures

6.1 Map Selection Process

• Maps will be selected from the official tournament map pool.
• For group stages, maps will be predetermined by tournament organizers.
• For 1v1 finals, players will take turns banning maps until three remain, then each player selects one map, with the third map used as a tiebreaker if needed.

6.2 Tournament Gameplay

• All matches may be performed in front of a live audience.
• Each match has a 15-minute time limit.
• Weapon, health, and armor respawn timers are set to tournament defaults.
• The player with the highest frag count at the end of the time limit wins the map.
• Players must follow the match schedule provided by tournament administrators.

6.3 Technical Issues

• In case of a technical issue, players must notify a tournament administrator immediately.
• If a match is interrupted due to technical issues, tournament administrators will decide whether to restart the match or continue from the point of interruption.

6.4 Post-Match

• Any disputes must be raised immediately after the match.
• Tournament administrators have the final say in all dispute resolutions.

7. Tiebreaker and Special Rules

7.1 Match Ties

• If two players have the same frag count at the end of a match, a 3-minute sudden death round will be played on the same map.
• In sudden death, the first player to score 3 frags wins.

7.2 Tournament Ties

• In case of ties in the group stage, ties will be broken in the following order:
• 1. Head-to-head result
• 2. Total frag difference across all matches
• 3. Total frag count across all matches
• 4. Tiebreaker match

8. Official Maps

8.1 Tournament Maps

• q3dm1: Arena Gate
• q3dm6: The Camping Grounds
• q3dm7: Temple of Retribution
• q3dm13: Lost World
• q3dm17: The Longest Yard
• q3tourney2: The Proving Grounds
• q3tourney4: Vertical Vengeance

9. Rule Modifications

The competition committee reserves the right to modify these rules before the tournament. Any changes will be communicated to all registered participants at least 14 days before the event.