--Structure--

1. Cup is open for all teams. If you sign up, turn up and follow rules.
2. Cup begins with Stage 1 and continues according to the brackets.
3. Matches should be started as shown in the brackets, but can be started sooner.

--Maps--

1st stage: ns_eclipse (tiebreaker: ns_metal, co_faceoff)

2nd stage: ns_tanith (tiebreaker: ns_veil, co_pulse)

Semi-Finals: ns_origin (tiebreaker: ns_veil, co_umbra)

Finals: ns_veil & ns_origin (tiebreaker ns_eclipse, ns_metal, ns_tanith)

--Match Rules--

1. Leaders should follow the brackets and contact their opponent in advance
2. Section 5 of ENSL Rules is to be used to decide a server.
   
   1. Server should have ENSL Official Settings.
   2. An admin should be contacted to set up HLTV.
3. Section 7 of ENSL Rules is to be followed during a match
   
4. Leaders should inform the admins as soon as the match has been played.

--Combat Rules--

1. Combat will have 15 minute timelimit. Both alien and marine rounds will be played.
2. Combat will be 6vs6 by default but an admin can accept smaller teams.
3. In case of a marine tie, the winner is decided by the fastest marine round.
4. In case of an alien tie, the winner is decided by the fastest alien round.
5. In case of a timeout draw, the winner is the team with most marine frags.
6. Do not F4 in the combat unless you want to lose frags.
7. Illegal Marine Upgrades: Jetpack and Heavy Armor
8. Illegal Alien Upgrades: Primal Scream, Xenocide, Web, Focus and Onos

--Player Rules--

1. Players must have a valid SteamID on ENSL website and be registered in the team.
2. Players must behave properly towards staff and other players.
3. Each player is allowed to play only in one team.
4. Each player must have a stable ping below 300ms.
5. Min. Rate 10000-25000; cl_updaterate 40-150; cl_cmdrate 50-150
6. Cheating (3rd party programs affecting NS) is strictly prohibited.

--Exploits--

1. The plugin should protect against basic exploits
2. Exploiting of map bugs (eg. building inside walls) is punished by disqualification.

Before enforcing any of the rules, contact an admin. Rules are not over detailed to not make them overly complex. Admin is there to make the decision. In case of lack of rules, ENSL Rules can be used as an addendum.

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