PRIZE POOL
$1,000
Divided equally between the team members (1st place team members rounded up to $234 each)
1st place – $700
2nd place – $300
GAME ACCESS
Join the Cradle of Sins Discord.
Request a Steam key at the #get-steam-key channel, and type “k/ claim cradleofsins”. During the beta phase tournaments free game access keys are allocated.
PRACTICE NIGHTS
Throughout the timelines of the beta tournament, there will also be open to anyone, drop in practice nights for an hour starting at 6 pm pacific time every Thursday. Check the cradle of sins discord as well for additional playtimes.
DATES & TIME
Dec 5, 10:30 am PT Dec 12, 10:30 am PT Dec 19: 10:30 am PT
Registration for Dec 12th, 10:30 am PT can be done at cradleofsins.com (by clicking on the following google link).
New links for the events on the 12th and 19th will be provided. Actual start times of matches will be at 11 PT, with 10:30 being the start of check in and match sorting times.
All participants will be required to agree to the terms of service (TOS) of the Virtual Athletics League which are available at here.
GAMEPLAY AND SCORING
Games will take place over the following weekends and format:
Leading up to the bracket tournament we will have two tournaments to help players find a team and familiarize themselves with the game. We will collect scores from each event with brackets being built based off of high scores. Each week we will update the sign up form for each tournament. Anyone will be able to register for the final bracket tournament on the 19th but players participating in either of the first 2 tournaments will receive priority registration and placement in the final tournament.
Dec 5, 10:30 am PT:
“Find your team”
Once groups are organized play a one hour long free play designed to help players find a team for the final bracket tournament.
- We will have assigned group leads that players will join through group play, or players may have their own pre-formed teams. VAL will work to match players who indicated they are solo players.
- The goal here is to help players get familiar with the game and each other
- We will collect high scores from this event to help with bracket placement
- Play will last 60 minutes.
- Players and teams will report at least 20 mins prior for final check in and sorting into discord voice channels.
Dec 12, 10:30 am PT:
“Get points with your team”
Once group are organized play a one hour high score session “get points for your team” approach (live cast)
- Players will be encouraged to register as a team
- We will collect high scores from this event to help with bracket placement
- Players and teams will report at least 20 mins prior for final check in and sorting into discord voice channels.
Dec 19: 10:30 am PT:
“Win with your team”
Bracket tournament with a $1000 prize pool to be split between top 2 scoring teams (live cast)
- First place team will split $700, Second place team will split $300
- More details to come.
- Players and teams will report at least 20 mins prior for final check in and sorting into discord voice channels.
GENERAL
GENERAL GUIDELINES
PRIZE BREAKDOWN
CODE OF CONDUCT
CHEATING, BUG AND EXPLOIT POLICY
OVERALL
GENERAL GUIDELINES
- Players must be at least 13 years of age or older to participate. If they are under 18, but over 13, they must have permission from a parent, or legal guardian, to participate in this event.
- Before signing up for the tournament, every participant and arcade owner/host must create a VAL account, which they can make here: https://www.valvr.com. Registration on the VAL website means that you also agree to these rules and the terms of service.
(Ensure you create the correct type of account – arcade or participant. If you are both, register as an arcade.) - Please ensure that you are using the latest version of Game-name on your platform.
- As Windows updates have created VR issues in the past, we HIGHLY recommend you halt automatic Windows/driver updates during the competition period to avoid this inconvenience. (optional)
- Players are required to keep all In-Game Names or aliases appropriate. (ie. NO racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, political, or offensive naming, etc.) This will be a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy and is at the sole discretion of VAL.
- All score submissions, screenshots, player submitted photos, and player submitted videos related to the tournament become the property of VAL and COMPANY and may be used for marketing and other purposes. If players or arcades share broadcast material such as twitch streams, tournament photos, tournament videos, etc. with VAL, VAL reserves the right to use these in a marketing context.
- VAL reserves the right to change, alter, replace, or modify this rule set at any time and without prior notification.
- Virtual Reality esports can be an intense physical experience. Do not enter the competition without following all terms of service and other safety measures as outlined in the individual device warnings and manufacturers. Competitors who are not able to participate in strenuous physical exercise should not enter the competition. VR esports is a fun activity, exercise the same caution as regular sports.
- VAL is not responsible for any injury incurred while participating in the Game-name tournament.
PRIZE BREAKDOWN
- VAL will be responsible for the notification and payment of prizing unless otherwise explicitly stated.
- Prizes will be paid out via PayPal, and all winners may be issued a 1099 and additional paperwork, as required by applicable law. Alternatively, players may request a check sent via mail. VAL will use no other payment methods.
- VAL may request additional score verification if an outcome is in doubt, and will be the sole judge of the final placement of prizes.
- VAL may require additional identity verification – Photo ID may be required of all winners before any prize money is disbursed.
- VAL reserves the right to deny payment, ask for prize money repayment, or otherwise pursue disciplinary action against players who violate (but not limited to) such things as player safety, discrimination, cheating, etc.
- VAL is responsible for ensuring that the Tournament, and all advertising for the Tournament, comply with all international, federal, state, and local laws, rules, orders, and regulations.
- Players must also respect any applicable laws and tax regulations related to prize money and entering into the contest.
- Once scores and information have been reviewed and verified, VAL will have 30 days to notify and deliver prize money payout to contestants.
CODE OF CONDUCT
- VAL reserves the right to disciplinary action for exceptional cases that fall outside the competitive rules and code of conduct. Should circumstances call for it, VAL can circumvent the rules if it is to ensure a fair and safe play environment.
- VAL reserves the right to revoke records, strip previous achievements, bar future participation, forfeit prizes, and other measures should an offense, or a pattern of offense, warrant it. Although VAL will create a redemption guideline for offenders to redeem themselves if they can verify they’ve fulfilled said instructions for the specified length of time.
- Any participant displaying any type of cyber, verbal, sexual, gender, racial, disability, physical, religious, age, appearance, or emotional abuse will be disqualified. This includes esports competitors, VAL staff, viewers, press, sponsors, and other participants.
- Any participant acting maliciously, inappropriate, or otherwise unsportsmanlike behavior will be reprimanded and possibly disqualified. This includes extreme statements, violent threats, sexual harassment, acute insults, and inappropriate references.
- Abuse and unsportsmanlike behavior entails in-game and out of game actions, as well as occurrences outside and related to the competition. This includes in-game chat, social media, comments, gestures, emotes, and other communication mediums. Any encouragement or endorsement of this behavior will also invoke disciplinary action.
- Out of competitive wrongful behavior includes stalking, intimidation, spamming, doxxing, provoking, and inciting disruption, both online and in real life.
- Unsolicited sexual action, including sexual comments, uncalled for flirting, and other sexual or romantic advances, jokes, and taunting, will also not be tolerated.
CHEATING, BUG AND EXPLOIT POLICY
- If a participant feels like another participant is cheating, exploiting, or manipulating the rules, this infringement must be brought to the attention of the Virtual Athletics League Admins immediately. All forms of fraud may result in revoked prizes and a future ban from VAL events.
- The accusation is then put into a review process, where league officials will determine a cause of action.
- VAL will work with developers on individual cases if necessary.
- Cheating and other exploits including but not limited to: deception, bug exploitation, banned game mechanics, match-fixing, betting fraud, doping, and other forms of competition manipulation are strictly prohibited.
- Deceptive behavior towards admins, players, and other relevant parties will not be tolerated. Deception includes inaccurate, falsified, or omitted data statements or other forms of misinformation.
- Cheating and the distribution of cheats are also banned in VAL Tournaments. This includes programs, hacks, or other methods to tamper with, circumvent or modify the game or competition. Referencing cheats may also result in penalties.
- Match-fixing, betting fraud and any other attempts to influence the outcome of a game improperly or match result will be met with a reprimand.
- Doping in any form is forbidden. Any participants with prescribed medication that may be considered “performance-enhancing” must send proof of prescription.
- Competition manipulation and bribery, either through a referee, organizer, host, VAL admin, or any other person of influence, will also be subject to a reprimand.
- For game bugs that affect gameplay or the competition, players can re-play and re-submit scores as long as it’s within the original deadline.
OVERALL
- All participants are expected to play with a high level of sportsmanship and good degree of professionalism. While this is a largely casual event, we do expect all players and hosts to abide by the non-harassment code of conduct as outlined in the VAL TOS agreement.
- VAL will not, under any circumstances, tolerate any intentional exploiting of bugs, glitches, or anything else that will give players an unfair advantage over one another. As this is still an early access game we understand that some situations may arise where an exploit is unintentionally discovered or utilized within a match that may result in such an occurrence, and will not take action against the instigating player. If such an exploit is able to be replicated on demand future instances will be treated as intentional violations of gameplay conduct and appropriate action will be taken.
