MLG to Hold Halo 3 FFA and GoW 2 Wingman Competitions for Spectators
As a part of the new and improved 2009 Pro Circuit Spectator Experience, MLG is proud to offer all of its spectators a chance to compete in a Halo 3 Free-For-All and a Gears of War 2 Wingman Event. These competitions will be open to all spectators and competitors, and the Halo 3 FFA will culminate in a final challenge on the MLG Main Stage, with the winners of each competition taking home $500 and bragging rights.
Here is a quick rundown of how to participate in either the Halo 3 FFA or the GoW2 Wingman competition.
- Sign-Up for a Time Slot at the Arcade (Friday: Spectators Only)
- Receive a Wristband
- Return during your Time Slot
- Wait in Line
- Hand in your Wristband
- Play
Spectators who wish to play in either competition should sign-up at the Arcade upon entering the venue. Competitors in the Halo 3 4v4 or Gears of War 2 4v4 may not compete on Friday. If space is available, Players will be able to sign up on Saturday if their Team has been eliminated from the Halo 3 or GoW2 Events. After signing up for a time slot, players will receive a Wristband that indicates which time slot they are cleared to participate in. Players should return to the Arcade during their time slot, or a few minutes before, and get in line. When a player reaches the front of the line, they’ll hand in their Wristband and be seated at an outer station. Winners from each station will be moved to the Winners Station for their next Game. Players who lose will be forced to give up their seat, but may register for another time slot.
Rules
1. No use of the Elite Armor Classification. Players found breaking this rule will be disqualified.
2. No communication between opposing players during Games.
3. No intentionally giving a kill to another Player.
4. Players found breaking Rules #2 or #3 will be warned. Players found breaking Rules #2 or #3 a 2nd time will be disqualified.
5. Players may use their own controllers. However, controllers with Turbo or wireless capabilities and Play and Charge Kits are prohibited. Players may not use a controller that has been modified in such a way that it alters their Character’s abilities and/or in-game mechanics. Players will be provided with a controller if they don’t have one of their own.
6. The Host of each Outer Station Game and Winners Station Game, without a returning winner, will be determined randomly. The returning winner will Host all Winners Station Games.
7. Score ties within a Halo 3 FFA Game will be broken using the following criteria in this order: Kills, Deaths, Assists, Headshots, Coin Flip.
8. No warm-up Games may be played.
9. Games started without the approval of a Referee will be restarted.
10. In the case of an Xbox 360/TV malfunction, the Game will be restarted.
11. Player and Team Names may not include derogatory, suggestive, or otherwise inappropriate Words/Meanings.
12. Any sign of cheating may result in disqualification.
Format
Regular Season Competitions
1. The Halo 3 FFA Event will have three Open Entry Sessions followed by a Semifinal and a Final Round. The Gears of War 2 (GoW2) Wingman Event will have one Open Entry Session followed by a Semifinal and a Final Round.
2. The Open Entry Sessions will support a limited number of Players/Teams. Pro Players may not participate in either of the Arcade Events.
3. Players/Teams will be taken from the line to play their first Game on an outer Station. Outer Station winners will move on to a Winners Station while losers must give up their seat. Players who finish 1st or 2nd in a Halo 3 FFA Game will be considered winners while only Teams that finish 1st in a GoW2 Wingman Game will be considered winners.
4. Seven Winners Station wins will automatically qualify a Player for the Halo 3 FFA Semifinals. Two Winners Station wins will automatically qualify a Team for the GoW2 Wingman Semifinals.
5. At the end of the Halo 3 FFA’s 3rd Open Entry Session, the top 16 Players will qualify for the Semifinals. At the end of the GoW2 Wingman Open Entry Session, the top 8 Teams will qualify for the Semifinals.
6. Players will be chosen and seeded for the Halo 3 FFA Semifinals based on total Winners Station wins and ties will be broken by the following criteria in this order: Total Outer Station wins, # of 1st Place finishes, # of 2nd Place finishes, and Total Score (max 5 Games). Teams will be chosen and seeded for the GoW2 Wingman Semifinals based on total Winners Station wins and ties will be broken by the following criteria in this order: Total Outer Station wins and the time at which the Team earned its most recent win with the oldest taking precedent. Ties will be broken randomly if necessary.
7. The top 4 Players in each Halo 3 FFA Semifinal Game will advance to the Finals. The top 2 Teams in each GoW2 Wingman Semifinal Game will advance to the Finals.
8. The winner of each Halo 3 FFA and GoW2 Wingman Finals will be named that Competition’s Champion and qualify for their Event’s Semifinals at the National Championship Competition.
National Championship Competition
1. The Halo 3 FFA Event will have three Open Entry Sessions followed by a Semifinal and a Final Round. The GoW2 Wingman Event will have one Open Entry Session followed by a Semifinal and a Final Round.
2. The Open Entry Sessions will support a limited number of Players/Teams. Pro Players may not participate in either of the Arcade Events.
3. Players/Teams will be taken from the line to play their first Game on an outer Station. Outer Station winners will move on to a Winners Station while losers must give up their seat. Players who finish 1st or 2nd in a Halo 3 FFA Game will be considered winners while only Teams that finish 1st in a GoW2 Wingman Game will be considered winners.
4. Eleven Winners Station wins will automatically qualify a Player for the Halo 3 FFA Semifinals. Three Winners Station wins will automatically qualify a Team for the GoW2 Wingman Semifinals.
5. At the end of the Halo 3 FFA’s 3rd Open Entry Session, the top 12 Players will qualify for the Semifinals. At the end of the GoW2 Wingman Open Entry Session, the top 4 Teams will qualify for the Semifinals. Extra Players/Teams will be chosen to compete in the Semifinals, from participants at the National Championship Competition, if a Regular Season Champion(s) chooses not to compete in their respective National Championship Event.
6. Players will be chosen and seeded for the Halo 3 FFA Semifinals based on total Winners Station wins and ties will be broken by the following criteria in this order: Total Outer Station wins, # of 1st Place finishes, # of 2nd Place finishes, and Total Score (max 5 Games). Teams will be chosen and seeded for the GoW2 Wingman Semifinals based on total Winners Station wins and ties will be broken by the following criteria in this order: Total Outer Station wins and the time at which the Team earned its most recent win with the oldest taking precedent. Ties will be broken randomly if necessary. Regular Season Champions will be seeded ahead of all Players/Teams that qualify for the Semifinals at the National Championship Competition.
7. The top 4 Players in each Halo 3 FFA Semifinal Game will advance to the Finals. The top 2 Teams in each GoW2 Wingman Semifinal Game will advance to the Finals.
8. The winner of the Halo 3 FFA and GoW2 Wingman Finals will be named that Competition’s Champion.
Settings
Halo 3 FFA
Map = MLG FFA Heretic
Game Mode = Slayer
Shield Recharge Rate = 90%
Damage Modifier = 110%
Player Speed = 110%
Suicide Penalty = None
Time Limit = 5 Minutes (15 Minutes for Semifinals and Finals)
Score Limit = Unlimited
Gears of War 2 Wingman
Map = Pavilion
Game Type = Wingman
Starting Weapon = Lancer
Wingman Goal Score = 10
Round Time Limit = 2
Friendly Fire = On
Weapon Spawning = Customize
All Weapons = Disabled
Schedule
Friday
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Halo 3 FFA Open Entry Session 1
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Halo 3 Open Entry Session 2
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM GoW2 Open Entry Session
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Halo 3 Open Entry Session 3
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Halo 3 FFA Semifinals
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM GoW2 Wingman Semifinals
9:30 PM - 9:45 PM GoW2 Wingman Finals
10:15 PM - 10:30 PM Halo 3 FFA Finals
Prizes
Halo 3 FFA
1st: $500
GoW Wingman
1st: $500 ($250 to both players)
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