Competition rules

📹 Stream & Recording Requirements

• Every player must stream the entire run from start to finish.

• GEO must be visible for all players before the run begins and anytime the game is restarted.

• VODs must remain enabled and accessible for admin review at all times.

• Players using Twitch with limited VOD storage are responsible for saving or downloading VODs if requested by admins.

• PC players must show Task Manager after launching the game and before the run begins.

• If the game is restarted during a run, Task Manager must be shown again before continuing.

• While showing Task Manager, players must slowly scroll from top to bottom so all active processes are clearly visible.

• Console players must show that Cross-Play is enabled before starting.

• Streaming gameplay using a camera pointed at a monitor or TV is not permitted. Capture cards connected to a streaming PC are allowed.

Task Manager Enforcement

• If a player's Task Manager is not shown when required, all maps played during that period will be void for the entire team.

• As TKR events are team-based competitions, teammates are encouraged to verify that all players have properly displayed both GEO and Task Manager before starting matches.

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⚖️ Competitive Integrity

• Cheats, hacks, unlock tools, macros, scripts, spoofers, VPN manipulation, exploits, third-party software, and any unauthorized tools are strictly prohibited.

• Lobby surfing or repeatedly backing out to search for easier lobbies is prohibited.

• Smurfing, inaccurate ranks, falsified information, or hidden accounts may result in penalties or disqualification.

• Any attempt to manipulate matchmaking, evade rank restrictions, or bypass tournament systems may result in immediate disqualification.

• Players must have at least 50 recorded games before receiving an official rank.

• Players wishing to use an alternate account must obtain admin approval before participating. Alternate account statistics must reasonably reflect the player's main account.

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👥 Team Composition & Rank Rules

Team Requirements

• Teams must play with their registered roster.

• Unless specifically stated otherwise in the event description, teams must field a full squad.

• Trio, Duo, or Solo Quads are not permitted unless the event explicitly allows them.

Minimum Team Rank

• Some events may enforce a Minimum Team Rank.

• Teams may register below the Minimum Team Rank.

• Teams below the Minimum Team Rank will compete and be scored at the Minimum Team Rank for leaderboard calculations and kill requirements.

• Displayed ranks on the website remain unchanged and reflect the team's actual registered rank.

• Player ranks are not modified.

• Winner Roster Rank Bonuses are applied first, followed by the Minimum Team Rank adjustment.

Winner Roster Rank Bonus

• The winning roster from the most recent completed event of the same mode may receive a +2 Team Rank bonus for the next event.

• Applies only to the exact same roster.

• Individual player ranks are not affected.

• The bonus applies only to the applicable event.

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🎮 Match & Run Rules

• A run officially begins when the team deploys from the plane or helicopter.

• Once deployment occurs, the match counts as an official game.

• Backing out after deployment counts as a forfeited map unless approved by admins.

• Acceptable restart reasons include:

• Game crashes

• Severe packet loss

• Major connection issues that significantly impact gameplay

• Jailbreak returns are fully permitted, even if the entire team was previously eliminated.

• If AI is present in the lobby, teams must back out and re-queue. That map will not count.

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⏱️ Timer & Technical Issue Rules

• Timers may not be paused for:

• Stream issues

• Equipment issues

• Game crashes

• Lobby quality concerns

• General game-related issues

• Timers may only be paused for:

• Verified emergencies

• Internet outages

• Shadow bans

• Any pause request or exceptional circumstance must be reported to admins immediately through Discord.

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🏆 Minimum Participation & Payout Eligibility

To remain eligible for payouts:

• Weekend Events: Minimum 2 completed runs

• Week-Long Events: Minimum 3 completed runs

Payout Eligibility

• Teams must meet the minimum participation requirement to be eligible for payouts.

• If a placing team includes players who have not met the participation requirement, only eligible players will receive their share of the payout.

• Any unpaid portion resulting from ineligible players will be added to the prize pool of the next event.

• If an entire placing team is ineligible, that team's payout position will be forfeited and payouts will move down to the next eligible team.

Example:

• If 1st Place is fully ineligible, 2nd Place receives the 1st Place payout.

• 3rd Place receives the 2nd Place payout.

• The next eligible team receives the 3rd Place payout.

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✅ Score Verification & Enforcement

• Admins may request additional proof, footage, software checks, or verification before confirming scores or payouts.

• Failure to provide requested evidence within a reasonable timeframe may result in score removal or disqualification.

• Missing VODs, incomplete streams, hidden software or processes, or failure to follow stream requirements may invalidate scores.

• All admin decisions regarding disputes, rulings, penalties, scoring, and payouts are final.

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💰 Payments

• Teams should submit payment as a single transaction whenever possible.

• If separate payments are made, all team members must use the same payment reference. Usernames are only required when paying separately.

• Payouts will be sent in full to the same payment account used during registration.

• If payout arrangements need to be changed, contact an admin before payouts are processed.

• All payments must be completed before a run can be finalized.