Event Rules

Solaris Tourney

Any exceptions or additions to these rules will be listed in the event template.

I. Event Format

A. The Battletech Solaris event is a 4 round individual event.

1. This is a solo event.
2. Each pilot will play in all 4 rounds.
3. The spirit of this game is to engage your enemies, not run and hide, the scoring system rewards those that attain kills and survive the most.

B. The maximum number of Pilots allowed into a Battletech Solaris Tourney is 64. The minimum number of pilots is 8.

C. Running dates for this event will be listed in the event template.

II. Entry Limitations and Event Costs

A. Cost for entry into a Battletech Solaris Tourney is listed in the event template.

III. Mission Conditions

A. All games will be structured as normal Battletech games with the following conditions...

1. Heat will be ON.
2. Splash Damage will be ON.
3. Return will be OFF.
4. Game length is 12 minutes.
5. Weapons Jams will be ON.
6. Limited Ammo will be ON.
7. Radar set to OFF.
8. Friendly Fire ON.
9. Advance Armor will be ON.
10. Attrition scoring will be used.
11. Repair Bays are off limits.

B. The maps for each round will be listed a minimum of two weeks before the tournament.

IV. Vehicle Choice Rules

A. All BattleMech choices must be turned in for all rounds before the start of the first game.
B. Tonnage limits and chassis restrictions will be listed in the event template.

V. Winning Missions

A. Each pilot will accumulate points in each round.
1. Points will be awarded as follows:
a. 3 points awarded to a pilot for each kill.
b. -2 points deducted to a pilot for a death.
c. 2 points awarded if pilot is the last mech standing.
d. 1 point awarded if pilot is the last mech killed. (unless more than 1 mech survives, then see below for tiebreakers)
e. Intentional suicides will be cause for a DQ. (disqualification) *don't do it*
Tiebreakers:
a. If more than one pilot survives the round,  then the pilot with the most kills will be awarded the survival bonus, no other survival points will be awarded in that case.
b. If all survivors have the same number of kills, they will all get 1 bonus point for survival.

2. Whining is not winning. If the SEC determines that someone is whining, they will lose.

VI. Winning The Event

A. The pilot who has the most total points from all four rounds is the winner and will be declared champion.
B. In case of a tie, the pilots will face off in a sudden death, no return, no radar drop on Coliseum, there will be a winner, even if redrops are necessary.

VII. Prizes

A. The tournament winner will be inducted into the Order of Tesla, including an award pin supplied by Virtual World Entertainment. Gift certificates and plaque engravings will not be supplied, and it is the local SEC's decision on whether to provide these for the winner. Local SECs may add other prizes on their own or participate in VWE's Sanctioned Event Program for access to retail merchandise as prizes. Contact Site Relations for more information on this program.