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Fireside Cup Spring 2024 Powered with EssentialsTF announced

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April 15, 2024

Fireside has announced Fireside Cup, a sixes cup that will span two weeks and take place in the build-up to RGL 6v6 Season 15. The first week of the event will be dedicated to the group stage and the second to the playoffs. The cup is sponsored by Mannco.store, the premier marketplace for buying and selling TF2 items with real world cash, and broadcast will be split between Fireside and EssentialsTF.

Featuring a $600 prize pool, Fireside’s debut as a tournament operator comes months in the making with the hope of reintroducing off-season cups into the North American competitive TF2 circuit.

Poster by Technomo

Format

Fireside Cup will utilize a group stage to seed teams into a playoffs bracket. The formats of each depend on registration numbers and will be announced in the build-up to the event itself. The rules for each map will mirror that of RGL Season 14; control point maps will have a 30-minute time limit which will proceed into an overtime period in which the timelimit is removed and the win limit lowered from 5, to 1 higher than the current highest score. King-of-the-Hill maps will be a straight best of seven rounds. Teams will be permitted two pauses of 5 minutes each on each map.

Fireside have, however, made one slight change versus most 6v6 competitions: there is a limit of one offclass per team at any given time, enforced by a custom plugin developed by Dr. Underscore. This will force teams to put a little more creativity into how they approach any given scenario throughout the game: gone are the days of the engineer reinforced heavy / pyro / sniper last hold!

The map pool will be the latest versions of the following:

cp_gullywash_f9
cp_metalworks_f5
cp_process_f12
cp_snakewater_final1
cp_sunshine
koth_bagel_rc8
koth_product_final

Schedule

Group Stage: Monday, May 13th to Thursday, May 16th

Best of 2
Group Structure Pending Signups (to be announced closer to the event)
22:30 EDT Default Time
5CP (Progressive Ruleset - fireside_6v6_unity)
KOTH (First to 4, No Halftimes - fireside_6v6_koth)

Playoffs: Monday, May 20th to Thursday, May 23rd

Best of 3
Playoff Structure Pending Signups (to be announced closer to the event)
22:00 EDT Default Time
5CP (Progressive Ruleset - fireside_6v6_unity)
KOTH (First to 4, No Halftimes - fireside_6v6_koth)

Prize Pool

The cup will feature a base prize pool of $600. The prize pool distribution is as follows:

1st: $300 (50%)
2nd: $150 (25%)
3rd-4th: $75 (12.5%)

If you wish to contribute to the prize pool, please contact siyo on Discord.

Broadcast Rules

Fireside will be enforcing a set of rules regarding the broadcast of matches throughout the cup. All match streams must be registered with the tournament admins via the Fireside Discord, and players will be required to use a sponsor overlay while streaming their matches, a first for TF2 but something seen in other esports such as Counter-Strike. Additionally, a 3-minute delay will be required if streaming a match broadcast on either of the official channels for the event, with no player streams permitted for the grand final.

Coverage

Fireside will be providing coverage on their Twitch channel and EssentialsTF’s from the groups to the grand final, featuring:

Casters:

jemond
Tcmano
Unicorn Wizard
row
DeltaMarket
Nbr1Rckr
zak
siyo

Production:

antlers
Dr. Underscore
Pika
siyo

Sign-ups

For teams interested in participating, you can sign up here. Registration closes on 10 May at 23:59 EST. Team captains are required to join the Fireside Discord to receive further updates about the event.

siyo

Fireside Casts

4 Frags – +

#GetToWork

buggi_zak

3 Frags – +

Something is cooking.....

hannah

-3 Frags – +

there is a limit of one offclass per team at any given time,

holding last vs sniper is gonna be AWESOME

[quote]there is a limit of one offclass per team at any given time,[/quote]

holding last vs sniper is gonna be AWESOME

saxophone

10 Frags – +

holding last is general sounds like a great time

edit: can we do more normal, basic 6v6 cups

holding last is general sounds like a great time

edit: can we do more normal, basic 6v6 cups

kooturtle

-8 Frags – +

Can I Play

siyo

Fireside Casts

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FYI: We posted a basic Q&A here:

https://www.teamfortress.tv/64439/fireside-cup-extra-information-and-basic-q-a

One thing I'd like to highlight is we'd like to try to make this a reoccurring thing every off season. Of course the one off class limit is just a one time gimmick, we're trying to have fun after overworking ourselves this season :p

FYI: We posted a basic Q&A here:

https://www.teamfortress.tv/64439/fireside-cup-extra-information-and-basic-q-a

One thing I'd like to highlight is we'd like to try to make this a reoccurring thing every off season. Of course the one off class limit is just a one time gimmick, we're trying to have fun after overworking ourselves this season :p

siyo

Fireside Casts

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NOTICE: The deadline to join the cup is Friday, May 10, 2024 11:59 PM (Eastern Time)

Basic Q&A here: https://www.teamfortress.tv/64439/fireside-cup-extra-information-and-basic-q-a

And once again ty to Mannco.store for sponsoring this cup! (please click on this link they care about how much our affiliate link is clicked lel)

[b]NOTICE:[/b] The deadline to join the cup is [u][b]Friday, May 10, 2024 11:59 PM (Eastern Time)[/b][/u]

Sign up here: https://play.toornament.com/en_US/tournaments/7644781294107238400/

Basic Q&A here: https://www.teamfortress.tv/64439/fireside-cup-extra-information-and-basic-q-a

And once again ty to Mannco.store for sponsoring this cup! (please [url=https://mannco.store/?ref=fireside]click on this link[/url] they care about how much our affiliate link is clicked lel)

bearodactyl

1 Frags – +

Not sure I’m a fan of the alternative format but it’ll be interesting to see how it plays out, signed my team up just now

Prime-Sanity

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saxophoneholding last is general sounds like a great time

edit: can we do more normal, basic 6v6 cups

I miss these.

[quote=saxophone]holding last is general sounds like a great time

edit: can we do more normal, basic 6v6 cups[/quote]
I miss these.

#10

siyo

Fireside Casts

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bearodactylNot sure I’m a fan of the alternative format but it’ll be interesting to see how it plays out, signed my team up just now

To be clear: you don't need to run an off-class at all times, it's just that you can only run one off-class at any given moment and not two. We're interested in seeing how teams can play given this scenario!

And no worries, next off season will be a normal sixes cup :)

[quote=bearodactyl]Not sure I’m a fan of the alternative format but it’ll be interesting to see how it plays out, signed my team up just now[/quote]

To be clear: you don't need to run an off-class at all times, it's just that you can only run one off-class at any given moment and not two. We're interested in seeing how teams can play given this scenario!

And no worries, next off season will be a normal sixes cup :)

#11

bearodactyl

1 Frags – +

How will ringers and scheduling be handled, the site only allowed six names to be added to a roster but if it’s two weeks Monday through Thursday each day I’ll need to find ringers for certain days

#12

plinko

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bearodactylHow will ringers and scheduling be handled, the site only allowed six names to be added to a roster but if it’s two weeks Monday through Thursday each day I’ll need to find ringers for certain days

You are supposed to be able to roster up to 8 players. If you're having issues with that, post your players in the cup-support channel in the Fireside Discord and we'll get them added.

In the rules, teams may also ring up to two players not rostered with the agreement of the opposing team.

As far as scheduling, group stage matches are planned for 10:30 EDT May 13-16. Playoffs at 10 EDT May 20-23.

[quote=bearodactyl]How will ringers and scheduling be handled, the site only allowed six names to be added to a roster but if it’s two weeks Monday through Thursday each day I’ll need to find ringers for certain days[/quote]
You are supposed to be able to roster up to 8 players. If you're having issues with that, post your players in the cup-support channel in the Fireside Discord and we'll get them added.

In the rules, teams may also ring up to two players not rostered with the agreement of the opposing team.

As far as scheduling, group stage matches are planned for 10:30 EDT May 13-16. Playoffs at 10 EDT May 20-23.

#13

Chupapa1012

1 Frags – +

Hey im looking for a team to participate, is there a way to participate alone?

#14

siyo

Fireside Casts

2 Frags – +

Chupapa1012Hey im looking for a team to participate, is there a way to participate alone?

Hi, no it is best to find a team.

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The cup’s prize pool has now increased to $750! Feel free to contact me if you’d like to contribute.

[quote=Chupapa1012]Hey im looking for a team to participate, is there a way to participate alone?[/quote]

Hi, no it is best to find a team.

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The cup’s prize pool has now increased to $750! Feel free to contact me if you’d like to contribute.

#15

siyo

Fireside Casts

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The Fireside Cup with EssentialsTF nears!

Sponsored by Mannco.store, the cup just increased from a prize pool of $600 to $750 via crowdfunding, with the updated prize pool distribution as follows:

1st - $375 (50%)
2nd - $187.50 (25%)
3rd-4th - $93.75 (12.5%)

Interested in contributing to the prize pool? Message me on Discord (siyo_.).

Invite teams will be participating, namely:

Like A G6
froyotech
Global Clan
The Mafia

Registration ends Friday, May 10, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern. If you plan on signing up, this is the ABSOLUTE LAST DAY. No exceptions will be given.

The group stage will be streamed on Fireside and playoffs will be streamed on Fireside and EssentialsTF. Player streams must be registered in the Fireside Discord or face potential penalties.

We hope to see you there! GLHF

[b]The Fireside Cup with EssentialsTF nears![/b]

Sponsored by [url=https://mannco.store/?ref=fireside]Mannco.store[/url], the cup just increased from a prize pool of [b]$600 to $750[/b] via crowdfunding, with the updated prize pool distribution as follows:

[b]1st [/b] - $375 (50%)
[b]2nd[/b] - $187.50 (25%)
[b]3rd-4th[/b] - $93.75 (12.5%)

[i]Interested in contributing to the prize pool? Message me on Discord ([b]siyo_.[/b]).[/i]

[b]Invite teams will be participating, namely:[/b]

[list]
[*] Like A G6
[*] froyotech
[*] Global Clan
[*] The Mafia
[/list]

[b][url=https://play.toornament.com/en_US/tournaments/7644781294107238400/]Registration ends[/url][/b] [b]Friday, May 10, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern[/b]. If you plan on signing up, this is the [b]ABSOLUTE LAST DAY[/b]. No exceptions will be given.

The group stage will be streamed on [url=https://twitch.tv/FiresideCasts]Fireside[/url] and playoffs will be streamed on [url=https://twitch.tv/FiresideCasts]Fireside[/url] and [url=https://twitch.tv/EssentialsTF]EssentialsTF[/url]. Player streams must be registered in the [url=https://discord.gg/4JEVu6Hh]Fireside Discord[/url] or face potential penalties.

We hope to see you there! GLHF

#16

siyo

Fireside Casts

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Group Stage Broadcast Schedule

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Group Stage Broadcast Schedule

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