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# FM Base Cup Rulebook

The tournament administrators reserve the right to amend the rules at any time without notice and to enforce them in a way they deem appropriate.

## 1. Competitive Integrity

Any participant found violating the competitive integrity of this event will be disqualified and banned from any future FM Base events.

#### 1.1. Bug Abuse

Participants are required not to intentionally abuse in-game bugs in order to give themselves an advantage. 

#### 1.2. Punctuality

Participants are expected to organize and start their matches within 3 minutes of a new round starting.

#### 1.3. Honesty

Participants are expected to be open and honest with the tournament administrators.

#### 1.4. Respect

Participants are expected to treat other participants and the tournament administrators with the utmost respect.

#### 1.5. Gambling

It is strictly prohibited for the organizer or participants to bet on any outcome regarding FM Base events.

#### 1.6. Bribery

Any attempt to persuade another player to alter a result is strictly prohibited.

#### 1.7. Cheating

Participants found to be using any form of cheats will be disqualified and banned from all future events hosted by FM Base.

## 2. Platform & Registration

#### 2.1. Toornament

A [Toornament](https://www.toornament.com/) account is required to participate. You can sign-up for an account during tournament registration.

#### 2.2. Discord

Participants are required to be in the [FM Base Discord Server](https://discord.gg/uYsNfR2), so that we can communicate effectively and ensure the event runs smoothly.

## 3. Format

#### 3.1. Single Elimination

This tournament will be entirely single-elimination.

#### 3.2. Participant Cap

The participant cap is 32.

#### 3.3. Round Format

All rounds except the final will be best of 3. The final will be best of 5.

#### 3.4. Third Place Playoff

There will be a third place playoff.

## 4. Tournament Setup

#### 4.1. Step 1: Download Save File for Online Game

You can download the save file you need to participate [here](https://fm-base.co.uk).

#### 4.2. Step 2: Where to place the Save File

Place the downloaded save file in this location: `C:\Users\User\Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2021\games`.

#### 4.3. Step 3: Loading the Save File & Going Online

Load Football Manager 2021, and follow the steps in this [video](https://youtu.be/tJL2bsP1HJo).

## 5. Matches

#### 5.1. Host

The higher seed decides who hosts the match. For games two and three, loser of the previous game decides who hosts.

#### 5.2. Screenshots

Take screenshots of your victory screens in-case of disputes.

## 6. Communication

#### 6.1. Support

Any questions or support can be achieved via the ticket system in our [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/uYsNfR2).

#### 6.2. Match Organization

It is preferred that participants organize their games via the Toornament platform.

## 7. Streaming

#### 7.1. Personal Streams

Every player is allowed to stream and/or post their games online provided they provide a link to FM Base.

#### 7.2. Broadcast

We will broadcast the quarterfinals, the semifinals and the final on the [FMBase Twitch Channel](https://www.twitch.tv/fmbase). The participants must ensure they are in contact with a Tournament Administrator in order to ensure the broadcast runs smoothly.
