Q: Where will the Blizzard signup table be?
A: The blizzard signup table will be located between the BYOC A and the BYOC B areas.

Q: I signed up online, do I need to do anything when I get to the show?
A: Blizzard representatives will be there from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on June 15th to confirm players are going to participate. We will give you a sheet with your first opponent's name(s) and other information about the tournaments.

Q: What format is the tournament?
A: Best of three, single elimination.

Q: What is the map pool?
A: Nightlights 1.2, Signal 1.2, Lost Temple 2.4, Luna the Final, and Gaia 1.0.

Q: Where can I get these maps?
A: The maps can be downloaded here.

Q: What format is the tournament?
A: Best of three, single elimination.

Q: What is the map pool?
A; Gnoll Wood (TFT), Twisted Meadows, Lost Temple (ROC), Turtle Rock and Terenas Stand.

Q: What if I don't have a partner?
A: We will pair you up with other "free agents" available at the tournament.

Q: What if there are too many players for a proper bracket?
A: The lowest bracket will be formed and some players will not be able to participate. For example, if 20 players sign up, we will only accept the first 16 for the bracket

Q: What format is the tournament?
A: Best of one, single elimination.

Q: What if I don't have a full team?
A: We will pair you up with other "free agents" available at the tournament.

Q: What map version will be played?
A: 6.32b

Q: What mode will be played?
A: League mode: All forms of random are disabled. 10 players required. Blue picks first, then pink and light blue, then teal and purple, then gray and green, then yellow and orange and finally brown.

Q: How will I be given a new character?
A: When the contest is ready to begin, a Blizzard representative will give you a sticker with your account name and password. This account will be blank.

Q: Are there any race or class restrictions when I choose a new character?
A: No.

Q: What are the victory conditions?
A: Each player will be given two hours to level his/her character. The players with the highest level and experience points at the end of this time will win.

Q: Where can I register for the event?
A: You can register for the event at Lanwar.com or at the Blizzard signup booth at the show.

Q: How do I get my prize?
A: Prizes will be at the show. A Blizzard representative will verify you as the winning participant and award your prize.

Q: My Soundcard or Mouse is broken, can I get a replacement?
A: Unfortunately we cannot guarantee the prizes. If anything should be broken, you will need to contact the manufacturer for further assistance.

Q: Am I allowed to complete quests for experience?
A: Yes.

Q: Am I allowed to group?
A: Yes.

Q: What if I group and we all wind up with the exact same amount of experience?
A: In the event several people in the top 20 have the same level and experience points, each player will /random 100 for position.

Q: Who can enter the contest? Is there an age limit?
A: The minimum age requirement is 13 years old at the time of the show. Unfortunately we will not allow parental waivers for the contests.

Q: What happens if there's a server crash or problem?
A: If the event realm crashes or has problems, the tournament team may modify the time for leveling once the server comes back up.

Q: What if I have to use the restroom/eat?
A: Consider it a pit stop; the contest will not be "paused." The best thing to do is take care of personal matters prior to the contest.

Q: What characters will I have to choose from?
A: The account you are given will have one character of each class. An items list for each class is available here (download free viewer here).

Q: What level are these characters?
A: Level 19.

Q: Are there any class restrictions or a limit of a certain class per team?
A: No. Feel free to choose whichever class you and your team mates feel most comfortable playing.

Q: Can I choose a different race for the class I want?
A: No, there is only one race per class.

Q: Some of my team mates are not sitting next to me, can I move?
A: No, special seating requests will not be accommodated.

Q: What will I need to do before joining the queue?
A: First you will need to choose your template character and name it. Next you should distribute all your talent points. If any talents allow you to purchase skills, you can use the class trainer to do so. If you usually play with different hotkey, you will need to set these up before entering the queue. Finally join with your registered team mates in a Raid.

Q: How will I find my team mates?
A: We will have a roster list of teams and player names on the Battle.net and WorldofWarcraft.com websites.

Q: What UI mods are going to be allowed?
A: A list of non-sanctioned mods will be available at the signup table in the Blizzard BYOC section.

Q: What do I need to do if my team wins the match?
A: First, take a screenshot of the final score card (press the Print Screen key on your keyboard). Next have one member of your team stand up and flag a Blizzard representative down. We will record the score and let you know when the next match is set to begin.

Q: Since Horde cannot play against another Horde team, how will the brackets work?
A: The first round will have an even number of Horde and Alliance teams. In the second round, there may be an uneven number of teams. In this case, we will randomly choose teams to change to the other faction to create an balanced number of teams.

Q: What version of World of Warcraft should I use?
A: Before attending the WSVG event, please log on to the Public Test Realm (PTR) and use the version on this realm. If you are unable to do so, we will have a standalone version that you can download at the show. For instructions on how to do this, please visit our PTR webpage.

Q: What characters will I have to choose from?
A: The account you are given will have one character of each class.

Q: Are there any class restrictions for this event?
A: No.

Q: What equipment will be available on these template characters?
A: An items list is available here (download free viewer here).

Q: Do we get anything extra if we kill the Baron in under 45 minutes?
A: A box of the best cookies money can buy!

Q: What do my team and I need to do prior to entering the instance?
A: A Blizzard representative will give you and your team their accounts and give you 10 minutes to setup talents, buy skills, and setup hotkeys. After that, we will record the time and have you enter the instance.

Q: When does the clock start?
A: The timer will begin when any member of your party enters the instance. Our GM staff can verify this exact time.

Q: Are there any restrictions on UI mods?
A: A list of non-sanctioned UI mods will be available at the Blizzard signup table.

Q: What if my computer crashes?
A: Unfortunately due to the complexity of the contest and sheer number of people participating, we will not be able to adjust times. You will need to reboot and log back in quickly to rejoin your team in the instance.

Q: What should my team do if we kill the Baron?
A: The best thing to do is to have someone flag a Blizzard Representative down as you enter the Slaughterhouse before the final battle and we will record the time of death then. If not, one of our GMs will be able to verify time of death for the Baron.

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