How does it work?

We invite 16 warriors to compete against each other in 4 rounds. Every round will be played on fords of Isen II and everyone has to pick random as their faction. As for the patch the same rules as in the BfME2 1on1 league are used, which means the default patch is 1.06 but when both participants agree on the bt2dc 2.4 and post that in the matchcomments they can also play bt2dc.

All details and rules about the cup are listed in the following:

	BfME2 Random Cup
	Details Date: 09/25/09, start at 7:30pm (GMT+1) Mode: best of one Participants: 16 Rounds: 4 Maps: Fords of Isen II Hosts: the above-noted player will host the game, but if there is a neutral host on which both participants agree, you can of course play on a neutral host. Pairrings: Will be decided by lot 2 hours before the tournament starts at the latest. Rules: The rulebook of the BfME2 1on1 ladder takes effect in this cup. Here’s a link to the rulebook. We need a screenshot of the final statistic score of each match. Send the screenshot to an admin on the tournament evening. You have to save the replay and might provide it to us so that we're able to solve upcoming disputes regarding the outcome of the match. And as this is an international cup there are players allowed from all over the world. Restrictions Registration on the ESL-page valid BfME2 gameaccount

Get ready!

Therefore you have to register yourself on the ESL-page first. Secondly it’s necessary that you set up a BfME2 gameaccount. This whole stuff only lasts about 5mins and shouldn’t be a barrier. In order to make it as comfortable as possible the following two links explain to you how to register on the ESL and how to set up your BfME2 gameaccount.

Register on the ESL
BfME2 gameaccount

Let’s get ready!

Here you can sign up for the tournament. We’re then going to activate you for the tournament as soon as possible. Please remember you need a valid BfME2 Gameaccount to sign up for the cup.

Signup
(signup activited now till 25.9.2009 19:00)

Teamspeak

To get the first round done pretty quickly and to sort out problems and questions we’re using the TS-server from our coveragepartner SuM-Fanpage. With the following data you should be able to log on the server:

Address:
IP: 91.143.80.94:1427
PW: You don’t need a password

Prices

	BFME2 Random Cup - Prices
	1. Place 1 month ESL premium

Conclusion

Everyone is welcome to spend the evening with us on the server. This should be a meeting place for all BfME2 players not just the ones who are participating in the tournament. You’re invited to come and have a look and to play some fun-matches. We’re going to extend the cup if the resonance is bigger than we expected, so that more than 16 people are able to take part.
If you got any questions, suggestions or some critisim regarding this tournament you're welcome to post in this thread.

With best regards,
the ESL BfME2 administration

The first round is compulsive for every player but the two player who are facing eachother can postpone the date when both agree on a new date. But you have to have your game played by the start of the next round.