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Player's Guide

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{: .highlight } This guide provides comprehensive information for players participating in the MAP Tournament. As a player, you are responsible for maintaining active participation, following tournament rules, and coordinating with your team captain. All tournament matches take place between Friday 23:59 UTC and Monday 23:59 UTC on their designated weekends. For a complete overview of the tournament, see the [Tournament Overview]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/core-info/overview/).

Table of Contents

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Tournament Terminology

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Quick Reference

Important Links

  • [Tournament Rules]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/core-info/rules/)
  • [Match Format]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/match-info/match-format/)
  • [Support Guide]({{ site.baseurl }}/support/)
  • [FAQ]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/additional-info/faq/)
  • [Staff List]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/core-info/staff/)
  • [Important Dates]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/core-info/dates/)

Key Requirements

{: .note } For complete registration requirements, see the [Registration]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/entry-info/registration/) page.

  • Rank between 75,000 and 999,999
  • Must join tournament Discord
  • Must be on a team of 4-8 players
  • Must maintain active participation
  • Must pass [screening]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/entry-info/screening/)

Tournament Format

Basic Structure

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  • 4v4 international tournament
  • Double elimination bracket
  • All matches between Friday 23:59 UTC and Monday 23:59 UTC
  • Teams need two losses to be eliminated
  • Teams in losers' bracket must play two matches per week after Round of 16

Match Format Overview

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Stage SR Best of NM HD HR DT FM TB Async Available*
Qualifiers ★5.30 NA 4 2 2 2 0 0 NA
Round of 32 ★4.90 9 4 2 2 2 2 1 Yes
Round of 16 ★5.10 9 5 2 2 2 2 1 Yes
Quarterfinals ★5.30 11 5 3 3 3 3 1 LB*
Semifinals ★5.50 11 6 3 3 3 3 1 No
Finals ★5.70 13 6 3 3 4 3 1 No
Grand Finals ★5.90 13 6 3 3 4 3 1 No

{: .note } *LB = Losers Bracket only. For async match details, see [Async Matches]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/match-info/async-matches/).

Match Rules

Universal Settings

{: .important } For complete match rules, see the [Tournament Rules]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/core-info/rules/) page.

All maps use:

  • Team VS mode
  • NoFail enabled
  • ScoreV2 scoring

Mod Requirements

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Pool Requirement
NM (No Mod) No modifications
HD (Hidden) Hidden mod
HR (Hard Rock) Hard Rock mod
FM (Free Mod) See Free Mod Rules below
TB (Tiebreaker) FreeMod optional, NoFail required

FreeMod Rules

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Teams must follow these specific player roles for FreeMod maps:

Position Requirement
Player 1 True Freemod: Any mod combination (NM, HD, HR, HDHR, etc.)
Player 2 Hidden mod required
Player 3 HardRock mod required
Player 4 Must use either:
• A difficulty-increasing mod/combination
• EZ mod/combination (1.8x score multiplier)

Pre-Match Requirements

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Time Action
15 minutes before Be available for referee contact
5 minutes before Join match lobby
Until start Be ready to play

Late Penalties

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Time Late Penalty
2 minutes Forfeit warmup
5 minutes Forfeit protect/bans
10 minutes Match forfeit

Tournament Special Features

Warmup Gimmick

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How It Works

The warmup gimmick is a unique feature designed to recognize and reward outstanding maps. During the warmup phase, teams can showcase exceptional maps for a chance to earn a free point.

Requirements

  • Map must not have been seen by mapping board
  • Must thoroughly impress mapping board member
  • Exactly 4 players must participate
  • Both teams must agree to participate

Participation Process

  1. During Scheduling

    • Indicate participation in #scheduling
    • Submit warmup map link
    • Wait for mapping board confirmation

  2. Before Match

    • Have exactly 4 players ready
    • Follow referee instructions
    • Complete warmup as directed

  3. After Warmup

    • Referee will announce if point awarded
    • Winning maps posted in #warmup-winners
    • Mapping board provides explanation

Mapper's Choice Bounty System

{: .important } For complete bounty information, see the [Prizes]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/tournament-structure/prizes/#mappers-favourite-bounty-system) page.

Overview

  • Special map selected each round by mapping board
  • Two winners per round receive 1 month supporter
  • Available in all tournament stages
  • Total prize pool: 14 months supporter

How to Participate

  1. Map Selection

    • Mapper's Favourite announced in mappool showcase
    • Required score threshold specified
    • Teams must meet/exceed threshold to qualify

  2. Attempt Rules

    • Attempts during official matches only
    • Can attempt after match winner decided (same lobby)
    • One attempt per team per bounty map
    • Maximum 4 players per attempt
    • All participating players attempt simultaneously
    • For multiple match opportunities, only first attempt counts

  3. Prize Distribution

    • Raffles during next round's mappool showcase
    • Two winners randomly selected from qualifying attempts
    • Players can only win one bounty per round
    • Does not affect tournament placement prizes

Prize Schedule

Round Prize
Round of 32 2 winners × 1 month supporter
Round of 16 2 winners × 1 month supporter
Quarter Finals 2 winners × 1 month supporter
Semi Finals 2 winners × 1 month supporter
Finals 2 winners × 1 month supporter
Grand Finals 2 winners × 1 month supporter

Technical Support

Score Verification

{: .important } For complete troubleshooting guides, see the [FAQ]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/additional-info/faq/#troubleshooting) page.

Acceptable proof of score includes:

  1. Official Stream Footage

    • Last visible score will be used

  2. Player POV Recording

    • Must show entire play including results screen
    • E.g., Twitch stream VOD

  3. Screenshots

    • Must use osu!'s screenshot function (Shift + F12)
    • Must be hosted on osu.ppy.sh

  4. Phone Recording

    • Must show the play/score
    • Must show current date/time

Common Issues

{: .note } For detailed troubleshooting steps, see our [Support Guide]({{ site.baseurl }}/support/#technical-support).

Map Loading Problems

  1. Exit multiplayer lobby
  2. Delete problematic map
  3. Close osu!
  4. Download clean version without video
  5. Restart osu!

Missing Audio (DMCA)

  1. Exit multiplayer lobby
  2. Delete affected map
  3. Close osu!
  4. Download from beatconnect.io
  5. Restart osu!

Connection Issues

  1. Verify Bancho connection
  2. Try alternative invite methods
  3. Restart osu! client
  4. Contact referee if problems persist

Code of Conduct

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Expected Behavior

  • Treat all participants with respect
  • Follow tournament rules and guidelines
  • Maintain professional communication
  • Use appropriate Discord channels
  • Report issues through proper channels

Prohibited Behavior

  • Toxic or disruptive behavior
  • Harassment or discrimination
  • Cheating or exploitation
  • Inappropriate content
  • Unfair play

Consequences

Violations may result in:

  1. Written warning
  2. Match suspension
  3. Tournament disqualification
  4. Discord server mute/ban
  5. Future tournament ban

Getting Help

Support Options

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  1. Discord Support

    • Create ticket in #open-ticket
    • Use #questions-suggestions
    • Follow channel guidelines

  2. Staff Contact

    • Check [Staff List]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/core-info/staff/)
    • Contact appropriate department
    • For general help: RaiRei (Internal Affairs)

  3. Emergency Contact For urgent match issues:

    1. Contact assigned referee
    2. Ping @Referee in #general
    3. Contact RaiRei or spon

Reporting Issues

{: .important } For detailed reporting procedures, see the [Tournament Rules]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/core-info/rules/#reporting-issues) page.

  1. Evidence Collection

    • Screenshots
    • Chat logs
    • Match timestamps
    • Video recordings

  2. Submission Process

    • Create support ticket
    • Provide clear description
    • Include all evidence
    • Wait for staff response

  3. Follow-up

    • Monitor your ticket
    • Respond to staff questions
    • Maintain professional communication
    • Mark resolved when fixed

FAQ

{: .note } For a complete list of frequently asked questions, see our [FAQ]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/additional-info/faq/) page.

Common Questions

Q: When are matches played? A: Between Friday 23:59 UTC and Monday 23:59 UTC on designated weekends. See [Important Dates]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/core-info/dates/) for the complete schedule.

Q: What if I can't make a match time? A: Contact your team captain to arrange a substitute or try to reschedule. See [Match Format]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/match-info/match-format/#rescheduling-process) for details.

Q: How do I verify my score if disconnected? A: Follow the Score Verification guidelines above and see [Technical Support]({{ site.baseurl }}/support/#technical-support) for more details.

Q: What happens if I get restricted? A: Notify tournament staff immediately. Your team's status will be evaluated case-by-case according to our [Rules]({{ site.baseurl }}/tournament-info/core-info/rules/#restrictions).