Rules for RoC servers and explanations for ladder servers

[Cerovan]

Due to misunderstanding on several points for the RoC servers, I have created this thread to explain the rules and expectations for this server type.

The common rules are pretty simples:

• Servers must be validated by Nadeo
• They must be in “rounds” mode (instead of “Time Attack” for example)
• Only challenging tracks will be validated (for example, a track with a difficulty between C and D if you wish a comparison with the Canyon campaign)
• Exactly 8 players
• Exactly 16 spectators
• The server will be in 80K-100K between 15h and 18h GMT
• The server must be public (no password)
• The tracks length is 45 seconds minimum in Gold time
• It must use a compulsory rotation of players (i.e. use a autoqueue plugin)
• You can use 14 tracks maximum at the same time in the tracklist
• There must be no guestlist.
• Mixmaps and customized tracks (with custom blocks) are not authorized
• Ban players is not authorized (except for legal reasons, i.e : incitement to racial hatred, sexual content, etc.).
• Every players above 80K LP are authorized to play on RoC servers. Limits must be on 80-100K LP.

The current rotation for RoC servers is listed here : http://forum.maniaplanet.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8981

Every admin who doesn't respect the rules can lose the authorization to run a RoC and may lose it permanently.

Apply for a RoC

To apply for a RoC you can send a private message to Alinoa through the forum or email her at: alinoa(at)nadeo.com

To be added on the waiting list, you have to send me these information:

• Your ManiaPlanet login
• The server ManiaPlanet login
• The mail of the admin of the server
• A link to a mappack of the tracks to be validated (if possible not on a file hosting site with a 30day file lifespan)

You’ll receive an email to confirm your insertion on the waiting list or asking you more information.

[Cerovan]

For others Ladder servers

Concerning others Ladder servers, the rules are similar to the RoC ones, just check the new values for the different settings (track length, number of players and spectators, type mode) available on this link : http://player.maniaplanet.com/index.php ... er-servers.

The “Big competition” tracks for 90K means that you mustn’t use “Short Map” (under 45sec), “Press Forward” (you have to use only forward (or very very simple maps) to finish the map) and LoLmap (fun map).

For the duration limit or the limit of number of points for the others modes (in 0-60K and 20-70K), the admin is free to use the values that he wants.

[laurens92]

Don't you mean 15-18h GMT?
Or is this suddenly changed?

[Cerovan]

Sorry mistyped, even with a double check, we are not away from mistakes

[Lmb-willy]

Hey i will notice that lrtadrenaline (maniacs roc) have 4 map they arent allowed

[kripkee]

Can you add a Zip or a Rar with all allowed maps for canyon, pls ?^^

[laurens92]

I thought Dispater was validated. You can also just let validate maps.

[Cerovan]

Hey i will notice that lrtadrenaline (maniacs roc) have 4 map they arent allowed

There is only Bee Style which is not allowed (that's why i made this post, to keep traces of all maps for everyone)

Dispater is allowed and i'll add it on the list.

@kripkee: i'll try to propose a zip today but feel free to suggest new tracks

[HaagseSmurf]

Please note that ManiaLive 2.1.5 and its Autoqueue plugin are mandatory until further notice for RoC servers.

I hope this change is not already this sunday.
Because i heard that the other servers did have major problems with quebugs, and to my notice, we didnt have any problems, or heard about someone who had problems on our server!

We also warn people to write something in the chat every 6 minutes to avoid being idlekicked. Because of the long spectatorlists such is nescessary, to avoid people being afk when they have to drive. When they get idlekicked they sometimes think it is caused by a bug but thats not the case.

I hope we do not have to change a good working server.

Greetz,

[Cerovan]

I'll test specjam today and see if i validate it or not for this sunday. I consider to require the validation of the autoqueue plugins for RoC also.