GOLDEN GOOSE

1. The tournament is organized by Zuzel, Ponczek and MKC.  

2. In order to participate in the tournament it is necessary to read and accept the regulations of the tournament.

3. The requirement to join the tournament is to register at www.h3.gg (registration will last from 01.09.2022 to 15.09.2022).

 After registering on the site, join an existing tournament called:     “Duel Tournament - Golden Goose ”.

4. The tournament is dedicated for all players, with no entry fee!

5. The main communication channel is Discord. The invitation to the server can be found in [link].

6. Prizes:

  1st Place: 400 PLN, KRUX PRO GATERON Keyboard

 2nd Place: 300 PLN, KRUX GALACTA PRO Mouse

                                3rd Place: 200 PLN, Headphones KRUX KNOCKZ

7. Games are held on the template: Duel 2.69N 

Link to download the template.

8. It is forbidden to register for the tournament from so-called multi-accounts.

9. In case of disputes, unclear situations or situations that require resolution, please contact one of the organizers of the tournament via Discord: zuuzel#0474, Pączuś#1945 or MKC#1777.

• Proceedings of the tournament

  1. The tournament has two phases:group phase and knockout phase.

  2. Groups will be drawn on 16.09.2022 on the website www.h3.gg. After the groups are drawn, dedicated channels for the tournament will be created on discord h3.gg for communication.

  3. The progression of the group phase:

     1. In the groups, players play in a system of each against each other.  

     2. For winning a match a player receives 1 point, for defeat 0 points.

     3. 2 players from the group with the highest number of points advance to the knockout stage.

     4. In the case of players with the same number of points in the group, the position is determined by the result of the direct match. 

     5. In the case of three or more players with the same number of points and without a clear winner in the direct matches (for example, A > B, B > C, C > A), then the extra game will decide.

     6. The BO1 (Best Of 1) game system applies.

(After explicit agreement of both players, the match system can be adjusted).

• The group phase ends on 30.09.2022, then the tournament enters the knockout phase. 

4. The progression of the knockout phase:

   • The winner of the match advances to the next round in the knockout stage, the loser goes to the bottom ladder.

   • In the knockout phase, the BO3 system applies. The cities that have already been used must be banned in the next match.

   • The game system for the finals is BO5, with no possibility for players to ban cities. Any drawn pair of cities must be played, and cities from the previous game must be banned, proceeding in the same way until the finals are over. 

   • The deadline for playing matches for each knockout phase is 7 days.

5. Losers bracket:

   • In the losers' ladder, the classic trade is replaced by hero roulette, the draw to be made using the tool found at [link].

   • The gameplay host draws a pair of heroes by appropriately setting the tool on the page for the Duel 2.69N template, then clicking the ROLL button.

   • Each player is entitled to 1 re-roll of a given pair of heroes for a fee of 500 gold pieces.

   • The host will enter the result of the drawn pair in the game chat, if an opponent requests a preview of the draw an transmission should be made available to them via the discord app.

   • The trade for a hero proceeds in the same way as the classic city bidding, then the players bid for a color.

   • The system of play for the losers' ladder is BO3. 

   • The deadline for matches in the losers' ladder is 5 days counting from the first day of the end of the respective knockout phase preceding the game.

6. From the 1/8th phase of the tournament follows the obligation to make the broadcast available on one of the services: YouTube, Twitch or Discord. At the same time the player agrees to re-broadcast and commentary of tournament games on h3.gg channels.

7. Each player has the right to forfeit any number of matches.

8. In case of violation of the rules by a participant, the match is terminated by a walkover.

2. Gameplay

   1. Matches should be played through the HotA lobby. In case the lobby is not available, the match can be played through Hamachi or Game Ranger.

   2. Procedure of trade

      • The player joining the lobby selects the number 0 or 1, the host performs a coin toss, and then the selection of cities takes place.

      • The choice of towns is made by clicking Random Town vs Random Town (option available in the PvP-options tab).

      • Players can ban 0-2 drawn towns for a fee of 500 gold pieces. The first willingness to ban is declared by the winner of the coin toss. There is a maximum of one such ban per player. The above rule does not apply in the finals.

      • The bidding for a city and for a color is started by the player who won the coin toss. The first bidding applies to cities, while the second bidding applies to color.

      • The red player chooses a hero first.

3. Template settings and rules

   1.   Template: Duel 2.69N

Map size: XL+U

Underground: Yes

Human or computer players: 2

Computer players: 0

Teams: No teams

Road type: Fast roads only (last option on the right)

Water: None

Monster strength: Strong

Difficulty level: 160%

Tournament rules: Enabled

Protected saves: Yes

Start timer after pressing OK: Yes

Timer: Chess, 02:00+01:00+00:15 (after the explicit agreement of both players, the clock can be changed - only in the group phase)

Simultaneous turns: Yes, up to 131 (after explicit agreement of both players, the length of simultaneous turns can be changed)

Neutral PvP combat: No

Restarts : 1x 111

Additional rules: The tournament is in compliance with HotA online rules and the rules for playing 1 hero, which can be found at [link], under the TEMPLATE RULES tab. 

4. Fair play rules

   1. It is prohibited to use game crashes to gain an advantage. After loading the map due to a game error, you must repeat your moves on the adventure map and in the battles of the round in which the error occurred. If the organizer during the map check determines that the moves were not repeated, he may order a reload of the map. If a player deliberately changes his moves to gain an advantage, the organizer may grant a walkover to his opponent.

2. If a player has excess time after loading the game, he should spend this excess time waiting on the city or hero screen - not on analyzing gameplay or playing. In the absence of a timer, these actions can give an undeserved advantage.

3. External help. There are many ways to get additional information useful in an ongoing game. The following is a list along with whether each method is allowed.

   • Spoilers (other person provides the player with information that cannot be deduced by just watching their side of the game): Prohibited

   • Ghosting (watching an opponent's stream): Prohibited

   • Running the game (other player controls the participant's game by making decisions for him/her): Prohibited

   • Programs that read the game's memory - for example, to see the map or predict a character's development: Prohibited

   • Value calculators: Allowed

   • Damage calculators: Allowed

   • Wiki pages: Allowed

   • Recording your own stream: Allowed

   • Screenshots: Allowed

   • Video Guides: Allowed

   • Custom game notes: Allowed

4. The tournament is in compliance with standard rules of Hota lobby online games. A link to them can be found here. In case of collision between HotA Online Lobby rules and those regulations, the latter takes precedence.

5. Completion of the game and reporting

1. After the game has been decided, the losing player enters "gg", which is equivalent to an admission of defeat and proof in the writing of the match report.

2. The game report should be submitted to www.h3.gg. It must be confirmed by either the opponent or the organizer. 

3. After the match, players are required to provide passwords that protect the game records.

If the rules are unclear, report the problem to the organizers of the tournament on discord or contact them directly. The organizers reserve the right to change the regulations without giving any reason if necessary.

7. Prizes

   1. Cash prizes will be transferred to participants after the tournament via PayPal.

   2. KRUX branded gaming gadgets will be sent to the address indicated by the participant by parcel post or through the Poczta Polska (Polish national delivery operator).

   3. In the event that a player from Russia takes the place for which the prize is provided, the entire value of the prize will be donated to charity for victims of the war in Ukraine.

• Useful links:

• Discord H3gg

• Discord MKC

• Template website

• Fanpage

• Facebook group

• Streams: Twitch | YT