COMPETITION MODE : 1vs1, with Double elimination
ROUNDS: Best of 3
FINALS: Best of 5
GAME SPEED: Faster
GAME TYPE: Melee

MAP POOL

Shakuras Plateau
Typhon Peaks
MLG Metalopolis
MLG Shattered Temple
MLG Xel’naga Caverns
GSTL Tal’darim Altar
GSTL GSL TerminusRE
GSTL GSL Crevasse

WHEN IN DOUBT:

Check Tournament Bracket to see who you have to play.
Join chat-channel “Dubai”.
Ask for admins for help.
Join SC2 community Facebook page (www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_126840457360970)

MATCH CREATION AND MAP SELECTION:

Upper bracket: Each round has a specific assigned map. The game will start on the map listed on the tournament bracket. The loser of the first game will pick the next map. If necessary, the loser of the second game will pick the last map.
Lower bracket: Both players veto maps until one map remains. The game will start on that map. The loser of the first game will pick the next map. If necessary, the loser of the second game will pick the last map.
Matches are to be played on EU Battle.net accounts only, on Europe servers only.

RACE SELECTION:

Players can choose any race to play before the start of a match (includes random)
Once a race has been declared it cannot be changed throughout the duration of the match (all three maps) without the consent of both players; races cannot be changed between maps.

TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES:

Non-standard game settings or third party applications that affect game play are not permitted
Any use of game exploits, cheats, or any other play deemed “unfair” by an admin may result in disciplinary action up to and including disqualification from the tournament
All players must save game replays in the event of a dispute, these assets will be used as evidence to determine the result of the dispute
All players must be on Battle.net and idle channel “Dubai”
Any intentional abuse of "pause" during a game by a player will be result in disciplinary action to be decided by an administrator.
If a match disconnection occurs by either party within the first minute of a map, the map is to be restarted.
If a match disconnection occurs during game-play, and an administrator is to be contacted immediately to make a ruling as to whether or not the match should be replayed or a forfeit loss should be awarded.

RULE CHANGES:

The Administrators reserve the right to modify the rules as needed. This includes changes due to software updates or releases, event organizer decisions and all other changes deemed necessary to run a successful tournament. Players are responsible to check the rules on a regular basis and prior to the event to ensure they are in complete compliance. Players must understand that rules listed are guidelines to ensure fair and competitive play and are subject to interpretation by the administrators based on the spirit of the game.