Rules - Search & Destroy

Wire Anticheat is mandatory in all games

Format:The team to score 13 rounds first wins the match. No Overtime!
Server Config: (Link) Download
Reporting a Match Result:
Once your match has been completed you will see your match listed in your 'Matches' tab, if logged in, in the lower right corner of the National ESL site. This tab will show all of your 'Open' matches. Your currently scheduled or completed match will show there. Click on the specific match to report. The 'Match Details' page will open and you will be able to report your match there.

Often times, the winning team will report the match as they want to be moved to the next round, but the losing team will hang their heads and log off the site. However, it is imperative that the losing team also confirm the match scores.

Matchmedia: At the end of the match, it is necessary to upload all final score screens.
Demo:Every user have to record a demo; in case of a dispute, it may be necessary to upload it.
Server: Every team is in charge of their own servers, any kind of P2P is strictly forbidden in this cup.

Here's the link to the full rules of the event!(Link)

Restrictions:
• All perks and kill streaks are strictly forbidden
• All primary weapons are allowed except: Dragunov,PSG1 and WA2000 Sniper Rifles.
• Only Pistols allowed as secondary weapons. (No Launchers/Special)
• Only smoke, flash, and frag grenades are allowed.
• All attachments are allowed except: Rapid Fire, MasterKey, Grenade Launcher, Flamethrower
• Equipment is not allowed per the server config file

Rules - Search & Destroy Specific

Multi-bomb: Off
Bomb Plant Time: 5 seconds
Bomb Defuse Time: 7 seconds
Bomb Timer: 55 Seconds
Round Length: 2 Minutes
Side Change: Every 4 Rounds
Score Limit: 13 (First to 13 Rounds wins the current map)

Cup Settings

Map List:
• Round 1 : Grid (8 pm EST) 12/19/2010
• Round 2 : Hanoi (9 pm EST) 12/19/2010
• Round 3 : Firing Range (10 pm EST) 12/19/2010
• Round 4 : Villa (8 pm EST 12/20/2010)
• Round 5 : Havana (9 pm EST 12/20/2010)
• Round 6 : Summit* (After Round 4 is complete, 12/20/2010)
* = tiebreaker map

Bracket Structure:
• A best of 1 match format will be played for rounds 1,2,3,4 and 5
• The top team on the bracket decides whose server they are going to use.
• Pistol round for side choice


Finals:
• Best of 3 maps
• Teams will have a pistol round to decide who gets Map choice first.
• The opposite team will get Side choice.

Rules - Match Casting

1. Any company that wants to shoutcast an event for the National ESL may be allowed to and has the right to choose which matches they want to shoutcast.
2. Players and teams will not be able to request shoutcasting for their match. Shoutcasters will have full choice in the matches they cast with full compliance from teams.
3. If the ESL Staff and Casters have decided to cast your match, the match may be delayed until the casters are ready.
4. No match will be delayed longer than 20 minutes.

ESL Wire Anti-cheat