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Important info
4 team, double elimination
One map (best of 1)
First to 16 (MR15)

Before the match

Meeting
Both teams should meet in IRC (#esl.ems) at least 20 minutes before the match. Teams that fail to appear by the match starting time will be defaulted.

Choosing server
The first team to suggest a server in the match comments has the advantage providing that it meets ESL requirements (VAC, zBlock, 100 tick or higher than opponent's choice, server is hosted in the same country as the qualifier).

Playing the match

Aequitas
Get Aequitas

The use of Aequitas by all players during the match is obligatory without exception.

If you have a problem with the launching of Aequitas, contact an admin before your match, only EMS CSS admins can authorize you to play in the match.

A player encountering a problem with the launching of Aequitas and who takes part in a match without informing an admin will result in the match being defaulted.

Server config
Server should use the official ESL Counter-Strike: Source 5on5 config.
Important settings
- mp_roundtime "1.75"
- mp_startmoney "800"
- mp_freezetime "9"
- mp_c4_timer "0.35"
- mp_buytime "0.25"

Starting sides
Play a knives only round to pick starting sides

Pausing
A game can only be paused at end of a round or during freeze time, not during a round.

A game should not be paused for less than 2 players dropped (from a single team), the game can continue 4on5 or 4on4.

Match media
All players must record demos of every half they play and keep them for 14 days and upload them on request of an admin.

Screenshots showing the score of each half and an Rcon status screenshot must be uploaded to each match.

Winner Bracket
Round 1: 24/09/07 20:00 CET - de_dust2
Final: 25/09/07 20:00 CET - de_nuke
Grand Final: 27/09/07 20:00 CET - de_train

Loser Bracket
Round 1: 25/09/07 20:00 CET - de_nuke
Consolation Final: 26/09/07 20:00 CET - de_inferno