Challenge Rules

GeneralDirection: Below you will find the standard rules for all Challenge tournaments in World of Tanks. Any rules not listed below may be reflected by an additional list of rules stated in a particular Challenge tournament listing, found both here on the forums and on the tournaments page. These rules are subject to change at any time, but notice will be given upon each modification.
Last Update: December 28, 2011
Participation Requirements
All participants must log in to World of Tanks at least once before being able to register for the tournamentThere is no maximum number of teams; all teams that fit the registration criteria may participateA team must have at least 5, and no more than 8 members to be eligible for acceptance in the tournament
Standard Tournament Settings
Game Mode: 5-vs.-5Team Size: 8; 5 participants and 3 reserve playersSubstitutions: Players may be substituted freely between battles within a round, but must be on the roster as of the start of the tournamentVictory conditions: The first team to win 2 battles will be the winner and will be qualified to continue onto the next roundBattle duration: Each battle will last a maximum of 10 minutes; if there is not a winner within the time limit, the battle will be considered a drawIntentional draws: If a team captain suspects intentional draws to prevent both teams from advancing, a dispute may be filedRound must last at least 8 battles before this particular dispute will be consideredBreaks: There will be a 3 minute break between battles within a roundOff Days: Except where otherwise noted, there will be one off day between each round to allow for disputes and investigation of rule violationsSchedule: The Challenge schedule will be created at the close of registration, once the final team count has been determined
Variable Tournament Settings
The below settings may change with each individual Challenge and will be announced with the start of registration.
Map(s)Tier limitsPrizes
Before the Round
Players are recommended to be online 15 minutes before the start of the round3 reserve players are an available option to replace team members that do not show up for the tournamentIf a team does not show up and ready for the battle by the scheduled time they will forfeitIf a team cannot provide 5 players for the battle, they may still attempt to win the battle with what they have
During the Round
In case of an in-game dispute, ensure that replays are being saved to your replays folderIf replays are not enabled at the time of the disputable incident, take a screenshot so that it may be reviewed as part ofthe dispute process
Remakes & Server Issues
If server issues arise, the battle will be rescheduled by the admin and the two teams will not be disqualifiedRescheduled battles will take place during the next available off day, or immediately if no off day is available
Disputes
Disputes may only be filed by a team captainOnce a dispute is filed, both involved team captains will be alerted of the dispute being received no later than 12 hours after dispute submissionThe dispute may be challenged, but a challenge must be submitted before the start of the following roundDispute resolution will be communicated with both involved team captains at least one hour prior to the start of thefollowing roundTo submit a dispute, team captain must gather all information pertaining to the dispute and submit it via email to tournaments@worldoftanks.com with the subject title “Challenge Dispute” and must include:
Name of the tournament the team is participating inNames of both teams involved in the roundReason for dispute: e.g. “I would like to report the team for using a tank that was not allowed, the StuG III.”A replay of the match(es) in questionIf a replay is not available, screenshots must be submitted of the leaderboard displaying both teams, as well as screenshotsof any disputed actions.
Other Warnings and Disqualifications
Teams can receive a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct such as excessive use of foul language, griefing, racism, profanity,rude acts, vulgar acts, acts of belligerence, and disrespect of an official,streamer or caster.Teams can receive a warning for other reasons decided by the tournament administration.All warnings are first and final. A second warning for any other infraction of the ruleset is grounds for immediateremoval pending an investigation by the tournament administration.Teams can receive a disqualification if they intentionally use any prohibited bugs, exploits, hacks or are found to be utilizing unfair methods of competition by the tournament administration.The tournament administration may adjust these rules at any time at their discretion.