The qualifier will use the original UTCL/MLU layout, that means that a match consists of five parts. Two duel matches (each best of three), one 2on2 TDM game (best of three) and two maps of 4on4 TDM action, for each part the winner earns a point. The team that earns three points first advances to the next round.

Mappool & Mapsystem

1on1

The first map for each round is given by the ESL. The loser of the first map may choose the second map and the loser of the second map may choose the third map, if a decider is needed.

Maps for Duel

- DM-1on1-Penetrated-LE (Download)
- DM-Subterrane (Download HOLP Mappack)
- DM-Deck-FPS (Download)
- DM-Sentinel
- DM-Gritt (Download HOLP Mappack)

2on2

The first map for each round is given by the ESL. The loser of the first map may choose the second map and the loser of the second map may choose the third map, if a decider is needed.

Maps for 2on2

- DM-Deck-FPS (Download)
- DM-Defiance
- DM-Diesel
- DM-Sentinel
- DM-Tempest X (Download)

4on4

Both maps are given by the ESL for all rounds.

Maps for 4on4

- DM-Deck-FPS (Download)
- DM-Defiance
- DM-Diesel
- DM-Tempest X (Download)
- DM-Flustered-LE (Download)

During the qualification round it is not needed to play all games, the game is finished as soon as one team reaches three points. The matchorder is both 1on1s and the 2on2 first, and finally the 4on4. If the line up allows it both duels and the 2on2 have to be played at the same time.

Line up

The line up has to be entered until at least thirty minutes before the at ESL entered matchdate. Entering the line up too late will result in a default loss in the first duel game, also entering a wrong or illegal line up will result in a default loss in the first duel game.

During those games each player is only allowed to play two different gametypes, also both duels have to be played by different players. That means a player can play a duel or the 2on2 and both 4on4s, but not a duel, the 2on2 and one or two maps 4on4.

You can find the exact match settings and exec files to load them in the Info & Details section

Seeding

The seeding of the Clans is based on results and nationalities, that means that the aim of the ESL Major Series is the same as in the football Champions League to have several different nations in the groupstage. The seedings released are not 100% fixed and can be discussed in the news comments, the seeding will be final on the upcoming Sunday 23.59cet.

Tournament Brackets

Qualification System

The best 32 Teams of the Qualification will be qualified for the groupstage 1 (gs1). In gs1 the 32 teams will be divided into groups of four and the best two teams of each group will advance to the second groupstage. In the first qualification teams just need to win twice to enter the round of the last thirty two. To make the seedings a bit less important the qualification is played in double elimination, so that each team has another chance in the lower bracket, after losing in the winner bracket.

Rules

You will find everything you need to know in the Info & Detail section and in the rule book. The rule book will be updated soon and all EMS rules will be added until Sunday, 17th February. So check back on Monday for them, but the important settings are already fixed and can be found in the info & detail section.

The first maps for Duel and TDM, which are give by the ESL, for the first rounds will be announced on Sunday.

Updates

Players in Teams

All players which are added to the ESL team accounts until Sunday, 17th February, are allowed in the Qualifier, all players added later are not allowed to play in the qualifier except the opponent allows it.

Maps

The maps for all rounds are added now. Keep in mind that 1on1 and 2on2 are Best of Three, and the loser of the first map can choose the second map, but no map is allowed to be played twice. The entered 4on4 maps are obligatory.

UT3 ESL Clanwar League

After the Qualification 1 is finished and the EMS Groupstage 1 starts, at the same time a League for all teams who are not at Groupstage 1 starts aswell. It will use the same system, rules and schedule, so teams can train the system at a competition.

Matchschedule

All matchdates are deadlines, that means that those dates are the last date to start the games. The first two matches can be moved seven days infront of the deadline, the last match can be moved three days. If your opponent agrees you can also play the different gametypes on different dates, but then the match must be moved to the first date of game and the complete line up must be entered.

All Matches have to be confirmed by both teams to a specific date! If you can't agree with your opponent write a match complaint or a support.

Line Up

Always keep in mind that players are only allowed to play two gametypes as stated above. The line up has to be entered at least 30 minutes before the matchdate at ESL website. To enter the line up just go to "Open Matches" and click on "enter result" at the EMS Qualifier Match, there you can enter the line up. You can also change the line up as often as you wish until 30 minutes before the game should start. The match ups will be released 30 minutes before the game on each games matchdetails website.

Maps for the Qualifier Rounds

1. Round Winnerbracket:

First 1on1: DM-1on1-Penetrated-LE
Second 1on1: DM-Sentinel
2on2: DM-Diesel
First 4on4: DM-Defiance
Second 4on4: DM-Deck-FPS

2. Round Winnerbracket + 1 Round Loserbracket:

First 1on1: DM-Subterrane
Second 1on1: DM-Gritt
2on2: DM-Deck-FPS
First 4on4: DM-Diesel
Second 4on4: DM-TempestX

2. Round Loserbracket:

First 1on1: DM-Deck-FPS
Second 1on1: DM-Sentinel
2on2: DM-Tempest-X
First 4on4: DM-Flustered-LE
Second 4on4: DM-Defiance