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Today Valve officially launched the first (summer) season of automated weekly mini-tournaments for everyone called Battle Cup. Below is the most comprehensive guide on all aspects of the Battle Cup - information about what it is, why it is needed, what you get for winning and how to take part.
Awards
15 levels for the battle pass. For winning the tournament, each player on the winning team receives 15 battle levels for The International 2016 Battle Pass. The Battle Pass is not required to participate in the Battle Cup, but it is required to receive the reward.
Battle Cup Trophy. Each player on the winning team receives an in-game trophy that can be displayed on their profile page. The trophy tracks the number of tournaments won.
Temporary Prestige Effects. Each player on the winning team receives prestige effects on their account that last for one week from the moment they win the tournament. Temporary rewards include: champion status, consecutive win counter, champion emoticons, and Battle Cup champion statue.
Battle Cup Champion Statue
What is the format of the Battle Cup?
Single Elimination for 8 teams, game mode Captain’s Mode.
When will the tournaments take place?
The summer season will last until August 31st. The next weekly tournament in the European region starts on Saturday at 21:00 Moscow time . Registration opens at the specified time. Within one hour from the start of registration, teams must start searching for a match. Once an opponent is found, the match starts immediately.
How to start a match search?
Just like a regular game in matchmaking - through the Play Dota menu in the lower right side of the screen. Or through the Battle Cup section in the battle pass.
Who can take part?
Every account with a profile icon level above 25. No Battle Pass required, no MMR calibration required.
How much does the ticket cost?
Tickets are available in the Dota 2 store for $0.99. Players who do not have one are allowed to participate, but the team must have 5 tickets in total (the player can contribute a ticket for his teammate). Each Battle Pass owner will receive 1 ticket as a gift and 6 more upon reaching Battle Pass level 137. Tickets cannot be transferred or given away.
How is the search for rivals implemented?
Tournament matchmaking is based on tournament division and geographic region. Tournament matchmaking automatically selects the region, and MMR and language preferences are not taken into account. Only the largest servers are used for Battle Cup matches.
Each player is assigned a tournament division, which is initially determined based on MMR. After this, MMR does not count towards Battle Cup tournaments. The division is promoted with multiple wins and demoted with multiple losses in the early stages of the bracket. If team members play in different divisions, only the highest division is taken into account when selecting an opponent. In addition, a team can choose a higher division (1 above the team maximum) to participate in the tournament, with individual divisions being promoted faster (after victories).
What happens between rounds?
Between matches, teams are given a deadline within which they must complete the next match. If a team does not meet this deadline, it can still continue to participate in the tournament if an opponent is found. If an opponent is not found, the team that did not have time to join the match search queue in time will be disqualified (tickets will not be refunded).
In very rare cases, matchmaking may not find an opponent for a team at a certain stage of the tournament, even if the team managed to join the matchmaking queue on time. In this case, the team will receive their tickets back and the team's statistics will be updated to reflect their progress up to that point. If a team reaches the semi-finals and a suitable opponent is found and waits in the finals, the team in the semi-finals can receive a technical victory and advance to the next round (finals).
Battle Cup grid
How are team compositions formed?
Matchmaking does not select teammates - to participate in the tournament you need to independently assemble a group of 5 people. If you are having difficulty finding teammates, in the in-game chat of each division of a particular Battle Cup region there is a chat for finding teammates. The team roster is fixed when the team registers for the tournament; substitutions are not allowed. If a team does not wish to continue participating in the tournament, the leader can withdraw his team from the tournament.
What to do if a player has problems with the Internet?
If an individual player has difficulty connecting to the game at the start of the game, the game will start without them and the player will be able to connect along the way. This way, players who disconnect from a match will not be kicked out of the game or marked as leavers. There is also no AFK detection system in tournament matches. If the server goes down, or poor connection quality is noticed in a match, all tickets are returned to their owners and team statistics are updated.
Is it possible to give up in a match?
Can. To do this, you need to write “GG” in the chat.
What are Battle Cup points for?
Each Battle Cup participant also receives tournament points, which increase depending on how the team finishes in the tournament. Points will be active throughout the season, and you can track your progress on the leaderboard among your friends. Each player receives at least 10 points for participating in the tournament, 30 points for winning a round, 80 points for reaching the final, and 150 points for winning the tournament.
Will matches be open in DotaTV?
Like all tournament matches, Battle Cup games, including replays, will be public.
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In-game trophy in profile
Summer Battle Cup 2016 is a chance to take part in a mini-tournament using the single-elimination system in Captains Mode. There will be 8 teams in each branch of the tournament. Players will compete in 3 rounds to win and receive exclusive rewards.
Awards:
15 levels for the Battle Pass- each player from the team that receives the championship title will be awarded 15 levels for the Battle Pass. The Battle Pass is not needed to participate in the tournament, but you will need it to activate the levels.
Battle Cup Trophy- Each champion will receive an in-game trophy, which can be displayed on their profile and track the number of victories in the Battle Cup.
Rewards that are valid only for a week after winning the tournament:
Champion Status:
The special design and exclusive status will be visible to all players, no matter where you are: in chat, on the loading screen, in game or in the main menu.
Win counter:
If you win more than one tournament in a row, additional cup icons will appear in your special status. The counter will continue to increase until you are defeated and unable to defend your title.
Champion emoticons:
Battle Cup champions will have access to special emoticons that cannot be obtained anywhere else in Dota 2.
Champion Statue:
Players who take first place in the Battle Cup will also receive an exclusive statue that will automatically replace one of the buildings in your base within a week of winning the tournament. No prudent enemy will dare to approach your fortress at the sight of your success.
Battle Cup FAQ
What is the tournament schedule?
The 2016 Summer Battle Cup will run until August 31st, with weekly Saturday battles starting at:
- Southeast Asia: 13:00 CET
- China: 14:00 CET
- Europe: 20:00 CET/21:00 MSK
- America: 02:00 CET
How to start searching for an opponent?
To start searching for an opponent, select the appropriate mode on the “Play” tab or go to the Battle Cup section of your battle pass.
Who can take part in the Battle Cup?
The only requirement is the account level in Dota 2. It should not be lower than 25. You do not need to have a battle pass or play ranked calibration matches.
How much does the ticket cost?
Tickets are sold for $0.99 each in the game store, and each team must have 5 of them to register. Players on a team can spend multiple tickets to give their teammates the right to participate in the tournament. All owners of the battle pass receive one ticket and have the opportunity to receive another at level 137. Please note that tickets are not transferable or giftable.
On what basis is the selection of opponents carried out?
Matchmaking is based on the geographic location of the participants and their tournament rank. This rank is calculated from your MMR when you first enter a tournament. The system then only takes into account that rank, which increases or decreases depending on how far you go each week. If team members have different tournament ranks, then matchmaking takes the highest one as a basis. In addition, a team can voluntarily participate in a tournament at a higher rank to speed up their progress.
What happens between matches?
After a victory, the team has some time to start looking for a new opponent. If the deadline is missed, but there is still an opportunity to find an opponent, then the team will be able to continue participating in the tournament. Otherwise, the late team is removed from the tournament without compensation for tickets.
How are the compositions formed?
The system does not involve automatic matchmaking that would gather individual players into teams. You need to join a group within the game to take part in the tournament. If a team does not have enough players, it can use the regional chat (each rank has its own team) to complete the roster. Once five players have entered the tournament, the team's roster cannot be changed. If a team does not wish to continue playing, its captain may remove the team from the tournament.
What happens if a player has connection problems?
If problems appear at the start, the game will start without the eliminated player, who will still have the opportunity to join the game. Such players will not be ejected from the game or receive a penalty for leaving the match. Additionally, the inactive player detection system does not work in tournament matches. If the server is not working well or has completely crashed, then the teams will be refunded the tickets they spent.
Can the team give up?
If a team wants to finish the match, they can write "GG".
What are Battle Cup points?
Each tournament participant receives these points for their performance in the tournament. They are saved until the end of the season and allow you to track your friends' progress on the leaderboard. Scoring of points: 1. Participation - 10 points 2. Advance to the second round - 30 points 3. Reaching the final - 80 points 4. Victory in the tournament - 150 points
Are tournament matches public?
Please note that, as with all tournaments, replays and detailed information about Battle Cup matches are available to the general public.
Today Valve officially launched the third (winter) season of automated weekly mini-tournaments for everyone called Battle Cup. The new season of the Battle Cup is distinguished by one very significant innovation: the strongest players from the last season of the Battle Cup will be able to compete for a ticket to The Kiev Major!
Below is the most comprehensive guide on all aspects of the Battle Cup - information about what it is, why it is needed, what you get for winning and how to take part.
Awards
2 chests and 4 levels for the battle pass. For winning the tournament, each member of the winning team will receive two treasuries and 4 levels for the winter battle pass. The Battle Pass is not required to participate in the Battle Cup, but it is required to receive rewards (battle levels).
Battle Pass achievements. Battle Cup Points reflect your progress in the Battle Cup throughout the season. Once you have collected enough points, you can unlock new achievements and rewards.
Battle Cup Trophy. Each player on the winning team receives an in-game trophy that can be displayed on their profile page. The trophy tracks the number of tournaments won.
Temporary Prestige Effects. Each player on the winning team receives prestige effects on their account that last for one week from the moment they win the tournament. Temporary rewards include: champion status, consecutive win counter, champion emoticons, and Battle Cup champion statue.
Champion status
Schedule
The times are indicated for the European region; you can find out the schedule of battle cups in other regions on the official website. Registration opens at the times indicated in the table. Within 30 minutes from the start of registration, teams must start searching for a match.
Rules
Who can take part?
Every account with a profile level above 25. No Battle Pass required, no MMR calibration required.
How much does the ticket cost?
Tickets are available in the Dota 2 store for $0.99. Players who do not have one are allowed to participate, but the team must have 5 tickets in total (the player can contribute a ticket for his teammate). Each owner of the battle pass will receive 1 ticket as a gift and another one upon reaching level 29 of the battle pass. Tickets cannot be transferred or given away. Unused tickets will be lost at the end of the season.
How is the search for rivals implemented?
Tournament matchmaking is based on tournament division and geographic region. Tournament matchmaking automatically selects the region, and MMR and language preferences are not taken into account. Only the largest servers are used for Battle Cup matches.
Each player is assigned a tournament division, which is initially determined based on MMR. After this, MMR does not count towards Battle Cup tournaments. The division is promoted with multiple wins and demoted with multiple losses in the early stages of the bracket. If team members play in different divisions, only the highest division is taken into account when selecting an opponent. In addition, a team can choose a higher division (1 above the team maximum) to participate in the tournament, with individual divisions being promoted faster (after victories).
How can I find teammates?
Matchmaking does not select teammates - to participate in the tournament you need to independently assemble a group of 5 people. There are two in-game mechanisms that will help you find comrades.
- Automatic search for teammates: searches for single players who are looking for a group. Search criteria: language, cup division, ping. Once a suitable player is found, he will be added to the group. If you need to have more players in your group, use this tool until you have a full group of players.
- You can also find teammates from the same cup division and geographic region in a special chat.
The team roster is fixed when the team registers for the tournament; substitutions are not allowed. If a team does not wish to continue participating in the tournament, the leader can withdraw his team from the tournament.
What are Battle Cup points and what are they for?
Battle Cup points reflect your progress throughout the season. Each week your points will increase depending on how you performed in the tournament. Each player receives at least 10 points for participation in the tournament 30 points for winning the first round and transition to the second, 40 points for reaching the final And 70 points for winning the tournament.
You can compare points with your friends. Using points, you can unlock achievements and rewards in the Battle Pass. Players with the most points in each geographical region will be able to compete in an additional final cup of the season - the so-called. Champions Cup.
If you travel to different geographic regions during the season, points will be calculated separately for each region.
What is the Champions Cup?
This is a special Battle Cup tournament that takes place at the end of the season. Players can earn entry into this exclusive tournament - a golden ticket - by collecting enough Battle Cup Points in their region (exact numbers to be announced). Players interested in participating in the Champions Cup can increase their chances of qualifying by participating in each weekly tournament in the same geographic region. Naturally, it is necessary to win.
How to get to the Dota 2 Major tournament?
In addition to open qualifiers, the Champions Cup provides an opportunity for any player to qualify for the Dota 2 Major. One slot in each regional qualifier for The Kiev Major will be reserved for the team that won the 8th Division Champions Cup of the previous season.
Can I play in any geographic region?
Yes, you can select the geographic region of your choice. However, keep in mind that each region has its own schedule and game servers. You can play in different regions every week. Players cannot participate in multiple Battle Cups in the same weekend.
What happens between rounds?
Between matches, teams are given a deadline within which they must complete the next match. If a team does not meet this deadline, it can still continue to participate in the tournament if an opponent is found. If an opponent is not found, the team that did not have time to join the match search queue in time will be disqualified (tickets will not be refunded).
In very rare cases, matchmaking may not find an opponent for a team at a certain stage of the tournament, even if the team managed to join the matchmaking queue on time. In this case, the team will receive their tickets back and the team's statistics will be updated to reflect their progress up to that point. If a team reaches the semi-finals and a suitable opponent is found and waits in the finals, the team in the semi-finals can receive a technical victory and advance to the next round (finals).
What to do if a player has problems with the Internet?
If an individual player has difficulty connecting to the game at the start of the game, the game will start without them and the player will be able to connect along the way. This way, players who disconnect from a match will not be kicked out of the game or marked as leavers. There is also no AFK detection system in tournament matches. If the server goes down, or poor connection quality is noticed in a match, all tickets are returned to their owners and team statistics are updated.
Is it possible to give up in a match?
Can. To do this, you need to write “GG” in the chat.
Will matches be open in DotaTV?
Like all tournament matches, Battle Cup games, including replays, will be public.
Follow the news on our website and in our group
