AoE3: DE 2v2 Round Robin Tournament Rules & Info

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Overview

• Game Version: Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

• Format: 4-player groups

• Match Type: 2v2 Supremacy with rotating teammates

• Progression: Top players from each group advance through continued group stages

 

Match Structure

Each group of 4 players will play a set of 3 Best-of-3 matches, where every player teams up once with each other member of the group.

Matches are as follows:

• Match 1: A + B vs C + D

• Match 2: A + C vs B + D

• Match 3: A + D vs B + C

Each player appears in all three matches, once with each teammate.

 

Scoring System

• Matches are Best-of-3

• Winning team members receive 3 points prospectively. 

• Losing team members receive either 1 point depending on if they won a game (1-2) if not, and they lose (0-2) 0 points are awarded.

Tie-breakers:

1. Total individual games won

Example Scoring:

• A + B defeats C + D (2–1)

• B + D defeats A + C (2–0)

• B + C defeats A + D (2–0)

Final Point Totals:

• B – 9 points (3 wins)

• C – 4 points (1 win)

• D – 4 points (1 win)

• A – 3 points (1 win)

Top 2 players from each group will advance to the next stage.

 

Map & Civ Rules

Map Pool

• Randomly selected from a standard 2v2 team map pool

• No map is repeated within a group

Civilization Rules

• Each player may only use a civilization once per group stage

• Civilization picks reset in the next round

• Duplicate civs are allowed between teams in the same match

 

Match Settings

• Mode: Supremacy

• Treaty: None

• Starting Resources: Standard

• Map Type: Standard

• Starting Age: Discovery

• Observer Mode: Allowed

 

Scheduling

• Players have 1 week to complete all matches in their group

• Use the #scheduling Discord channel to coordinate

• Admins may reschedule, assign wins, or replace players if needed

 

Reporting Results

Winners must post in the #match-results Discord channel with:

• Match score (e.g., 2–1)

• Civs used by each player

• Link to replay file for each game

 

Conduct Rules

• Disconnects within 2 minutes: restart

• Disconnects after 2 minutes: players vote to replay or continue

• Cheating, bug abuse, and exploits are grounds for disqualification

• Good sportsmanship is required throughout the event

 

Replays & Disputes

• All replays must be uploaded to #match-results

• Admins will review replays in case of disputes

• Missing replays may invalidate results

 

Advancement Format

• After each round, top players are reassigned into new groups

• New groups repeat the same rotating 2v2 format

• Group stages continue until only four top-performing players remain

• The final 4 players to form the last group will be awarded their prizes dependent on where they place. 

• 4th place and 3rd place will be awarded their prize.

• 2nd place and 1st place will be awarded their prize and be overall top 2 winners of the tournament.  

 

Admins will determine the number of rounds based on total signups and timing.