Please note: Prize fund and allocations quoted are based on the 64 players competing.

Prize fund may vary dependent on number of players competing. 

TOURNAMENT RULES:

• The MatchBox360 XL Halo 3 FFA will follow a single elimination knockout format.
• Players will be drawn into groups of 8 based on seedings from the previous event. Any players who did not attend will be placed at random.
• The highest seed player in each group will have the option to play on the host console. A player relinquish host privileges as long as there are other seeded players in the game. In this case, the next highest seeded player would be given host.
• The top 4 players from each group will progress to the next round. All players placing below 4th will be eliminated from the tournament.
• Ties will be determined in the following order: Points, Kills, Deaths, Assists, Headshots.
• The final will be played over 3 consecutive rounds. The player with the overall highest score individually from the final will be declared the XL Halo 3 FFA Champion.
• The XL Halo 3 FFA will use the map "XL Hype v3.0" created by Feign.
• The XL Halo 3 FFA gametype will be unlimited kill limit over 15 minutes using MLG base player traits.
• The XL Halo 3 FFA map and gametype can be downloaded here:
  
  Map: XL Hype v3.0 (click to download)
  Settings: XL FFA (click to download)
  
  
  General Rules:
• No quitting out of a game in progress. If you quit out of an FFA you will not be allowed to rejoin.
• Any player found accessing areas outside the normal boundaries of the map will be disqualified.
• Communication with other players or spectators during tournament play is not allowed.
• No watching another players screen.
• Intentionally giving away kills will result in disqualification.
• In the case of a hardware malfunction, the game will be restarted if less than 5 minutes has passed. If more than 5 minutes has elapsed then the tournament referee will make an informed decision based on the scores at the time of disconnection.
• Any player found tampering with hardware will be disqualified.
• If players are more than 5 minutes late for a scheduled match then they forfeit the game.
• If a game is started without the referee's approval then the game will be restarted.
• Breakage of any rules may result in a disqualification and is at the referee’s discretion.
  
  
  Seeding Information:
• Players will score points based on their success in the FFA to determine the seeding for their respective Halo 3 4v4 team if not already seeded from the previous event.
• Teams must enter a minimum of 2 players in the FFA in order to qualify for seeding.
• Teams may enter as many players into the FFA as they choose to so upto a maximum of all 4 members of the 4v4 team.
• Only the scores from the top 2 players from each team will contribute to the 4v4 team seeding.
• Seeding points are allocated as follows:
  
  1st = 8pts
  2nd = 7pts
  3rd = 6pts
  4th = 5pts
  5th = 4pts
  6th = 3pts
  7th = 2pts
  8th = 1pt
  
  
• After round 2, the allocated points increase by increments of +1 (ie round 3 first place receives 9pts, round 4 they receive 10pts, etc).
• FFA Final: 8 remaining players to a best of 3 game series. Players will continue to score points for their seeds as well as themselves.
• The player with the overall highest score individually from the final will be declared the FFA Champion.
  
  
  Xbox 360 Controllers:
• Only WIRED Xbox 360 control pads may be used. Wireless pads are NOT allowed to be used.
• Any controller with turbo or wireless capabilities is not allowed to be used.
• 3rd party controllers with turbo, auto or macro functions are not allowed.
• Keyboard & mouse adapters are not allowed.
  
  Code of Conduct:
• Players must use the same gamertag registered for the duration of all XL tournaments.
• No tampering with or removal of any cables or associated hardware.
• Players may not remove the audio splitter from the back of the iiyama monitors.
• No excessive use of vulgar language by players, coaches or spectators.
• No use of vulgar language directed at an opposing player.
• Abusive, discriminative, racist or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated.
• No excessive taunting or celebration by players or coaches.
• No communication between players and spectators during a match.
• No intentional forfeiting or manipulating tournament results.
• No unsportsmanlike physical contact.
• No throwing objects at another person.
• Coaches may not watch opposing teams monitors or projection.
• Verbal abuse of XL staff will not be tolerated.
• Any player, coach or spectator found to be in breech of these rules will receive a warning.
• A second warning may result in disqualification or removal from the venue at the admin discretion.

Please note: You must be aged 15 or older to play or view. Proof of age may be requested

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