Fortnite ZB - Beta Test

1.0 PLAYERS AND TEAMS 1.1 INDIVIDUAL ELIGIBILITY 1.1.1- Terms of Service

• Breaking rules that are deemed against the Epic Games Terms of Use will result in a ban from future Stride events and possible additional punishment from Epic Games. 1.1.2- Age Requirement
• Players must be 13 years of age or older to compete and receive prizing. 1.2 TEAM FORMATION & ELIGIBILITY 1.2.1- Team Forming
• Only players listed on the roster are eligible to participate in the event.
• Players must be in the Stride Esports Discord server to compete. 1.2.2- Roster Changes
• Rosters are locked when the event begins, so no changes may be made after that time. 1.3 NAMES 1.3.1- Individual Names
• Players have the liberty to choose their names, provided they are suitable and adhere to a PG (Parental Guidance) rating. However, Stride Staff reserves the right to request a team to change their name if it is deemed offensive or inappropriate. 2.0 GENERAL RULES 2.1 STRIDE ESPORTS FORMAT 2.1.1- General Format
• Everyone will be able to compete in 6 games. The players that place in within the top 3 of the tournament window will earn prizing.
• The event will be held on the game mode Zero Build Duos. 2.1.2- Match Day Procedure
• Visit the #role-reactions channel in the Stride Discord and make sure you select Fortnite.
• Next, Head to the channel #fn-setup and Verify with Yunite so you’re ready to go when the games start.
• To enter into a game, you’ll need to react to the message that will ping you in the channel #game-codes. NOTE: IF YOU’RE NOT VERIFIED WITH YUNITE IT WILL NOT LET YOU PLAY, YOU’LL NEED TO WAIT FOR THE MANUAL CODE TO BE RELEASED. MANUAL IS NOT RELEASED WITH EVERY LOBBY. 2.1.3- Game Settings
• Please read this section carefully, Yunite will not let you into the lobby without your settings being correct.
• Game mode: Zero Build Squads
• Game Region: North America- Central
• RANKED OFF 2.2 FORFEITS 2.2.1- Mid-Series Forfeits
• If a player leaves the game at any point, they will forfeit, meaning if their team wins any prize money, they will not be entitled to it. 2.3 DISQUALIFICATION 2.3.1- Disqualification
• Stride Esports retains the authority to disqualify teams or players violating our rules and policies. Disqualification may entail removal from the series and the possibility of forfeiting your tournament spot. In instances of players displaying toxic behavior, a preliminary warning will be issued, and the severity of consequences may lead to an immediate ban. We maintain the right to disqualify teams for various reasons, including but not limited to:
• Toxic Behavior
• Tardiness
• Cheating
• Hacking/Exploits 2.4 CHEATING AND GLITCHING 2.4.1- Player Abuse and Exploitation
• In the event of a player exploiting a game vulnerability, a warning will be issued, and potential disqualification may occur, contingent upon the gravity of the offense. However, should the same team exploit another vulnerability after receiving a warning, they will face immediate disqualification. 2.4.2- Notification of Cheating
• While cheating is often detectable, participants are relied upon to report any instances of cheating or suspicious activity voluntarily. 2.5 STREAMING 2.5.1- Streaming
• Players have the freedom to livestream the event through their point-of-view, but they must mute their streams during Discord conversations with admins.
• If you are streaming, let us know in the #clips-and-streams channel.
• Select matches will be streamed over on the Stride Esports Twitch channel, make sure to check to see if your match is marked as streamed on the bracket. 2.6 PRIZING 2.6.1- Prize Distribution
• Guaranteed prize pool of $450 for this event, distributed between the top 3 teams. ● 1st - $225 ● 2nd - $150 ● 3rd - $75
• Winners will be contacted through Discord about receiving prizes. You will not be eligible to claim your prize if you are not authorized through Stridekick.
• Payout will be through Tango Gift Cards. You don’t need to DM anyone, we will reach out to you. It typically takes 3-7 days to receive it. 2.7 EXPECTED BEHAVIOR 2.7.1- Penalization
• We retain the authority to impose appropriate penalties based on the circumstances and the conduct of the players involved. The determination of penalties and their severity is entirely at the discretion of the League Operator. 2.7.2- Team Activity
• Maintain a respectful and sportsmanlike atmosphere. While it’s understandable that players may become frustrated, directing such frustration toward teammates and opponents can disrupt the experience for everyone. There will be repercussions for excessively toxic behavior and/or deliberate griefing. Furthermore, there is a Zero Tolerance Policy for any form of hate speech, including but not limited to homophobia, sexism, racism, and ableism. 3.0 CHANGES TO RULES 3.1.1- Modifications
• Stride Esports retains the authority to modify, revise, delete, or introduce new rules at their discretion, both before and during the tournament. Any alterations to the rules will be publicly announced. Players are responsible for ensuring that all team members are well-informed about any rule adjustments.