The rules contained on this page only cover this specific game, please review the MSEL General Competition Rules for information covering all official tournaments.
1. Match Procedure
Supported Platform
- PC (Java version 1.8x)
1.1. Series Lengths
4 rounds per match, with scoring outlined in section 5 below. Scores contribute to each player’s score on the leaderboard. Please keep in mind that due to the structure of the tournament, matches cannot be rescheduled for a different time or day.
1.2. Game Lobby
- Client Version Java Edition 1.8.x
-
What Time do I Queue for My Match?
Check the current tournament overview for queue times. -
Queuing for Your Match and Obtaining the Server IP
From your dashboard select “Join Queue” shown with your listed Minecraft match for the week. Once the timer reaches zero, all queued players will be taken to a match page where a specific Server IP will be shared. Keep in mind that only players who have queued up will be on the specific server’s whitelist for the match, those who did not queue up will be unable to participate. -
Connecting to the Server
To connect to the Server IP provided on your match page, follow these step - Launch Minecraft and select Multiplayer from the Main Menu
- Select Direct Connect
- Enter the Server IP and Press Join Server
- The match will begin 5 minutes after the minimum number of players join the server
If this is your first time on the server a popup will appear instructing you to download a resource pack used by the server. The resource pack is required in order to participate in the Minecraft tournament. Choosing no to the download will remove you from the server.
2. Tournament Rules
2.1. Game Connections
In addition to all stipulations in General Rule 2.7.2, Minecraft players are prohibited from changing their in-game display name at any point during the tournament. This is because each unique in-game display name is treated as a unique participant in the tournament. The leaderboard tallies points using these names as they are reported by the game servers after matches are completed.
Points earned by multiple in-game display names will not be combined.
2.2. Match Streaming
2.2.1. Spectators
At this point in time, there are no spectator slots available on the Minecraft servers.
3. Restrictions
3.1. Resource Packs
The server-side resource pack must be used at all times while in-game. The server will not admit anyone without the proper resource pack.
3.2 Shaders
The Base Shader Mod is the only shader mod acceptable for use in MSEL matches, though it may cause issues with your connection to the server so use it at your own risk. The use of all other shaders is prohibited
3.3 Client-side Mods
The Optifine and Lunar clients may be used in official matches. All other third-party clients are prohibited.
3.4 Teaming
Teaming up or communicating with another player during matches in order to gain an advantage over other players is prohibited, even if both players are on the same school team. Consequences for this offense include suspension from play and/or removal from the tournament.
3.5. Delay of Game
To ensure a positive experience for all participants, it is prohibited to intentionally delay a game’s end. Examples of such behavior include, but are not limited to:
- The final players refusing to engage each other
- The final players making no attempt to seek each other out
If you witness attempts to delay a game, please reach out to an MSEL Administrator via the live chat widget found in the lower right of our website immediately.
4. Stoppage of Play
4.1 Disconnection
A player’s disconnection from the server will result in them being eliminated for that game. Disconnected players will be allowed to join the server for the remaining games.
5. Scoring
A player's score for each Survival Games match will go into a season point pool. Points at the end of the regular season will be totaled to determine advancement.
-
Match Scoring
- 3 points for attendance
- 2 points per kill
-
Top 10 Finish
- 10th: 1 point
- 9th: 2 points
- 8th: 3 points
- 7th: 4 points
- 6th: 5 points
- 5th: 7 points
- 4th: 9 points
- 3rd: 11 points
- 2nd: 13 points
-
1st: 15 points
6. Organization Rosters
Only one roster is required for all Minecraft: Survival Games players on a School Organization. Each player on the roster will be given their own match when they queue up at the designated match time. No player substitutions can be made at any point during the match, as the matches are set to be played 1v1.