Gamemode Spotlight - Battlegrounds Week 1

[Vanicle | Vanessa]

Introduction​

Hello again, Tributes!

For those of you who are new to the event, Gamemode Spotlight is a monthly event where we showcase one of our newest game types. Every week, we'll be hosting events, contests, and scheduled games that anyone can be part of. So come join us in our month-long tournament, submit your entries into our contests, and play one of MCGamer's newest gamemodes!

This month’s Spotlight is dedicated to Battlegrounds!

Battlegrounds​

If you aren’t sure what Battlegrounds is, check out the game information that can be found here!

Battlegrounds Tournament​

Just like last month, we will be having a tournament for the Spotlight! Throughout the month of April, we will be holding 4 one-hour sessions of gameplay. During these sessions, you will compete in games refereed by staff members. You will be given points for winning the game, as well as just participating. These points will go toward a leaderboard, which we will keep track of for the month. To participate in this tournament, just sign into our Teamspeak at ts.mcgamer.net and poke any staff member currently in our Battlegrounds Tournament custom channels. Sessions will be held at the following times (click for time conversions):

Dates:​

Saturday, April 4th - 6:30PM CST

Saturday, April 11th - 6:30PM CST

Saturday, April 18th - 6:30PM CST

Saturday, April 25th - 6:30PM CST​

*Don’t worry EU players, we’re working on a solution for you guys in the next Gamemode Spotlight!​

Prizes:

1st Place - $25 worth of MCGamer store items and forum medal

2nd Place - $25 worth of MCGamer store items and forum medal

3rd Place - $25 worth of MCGamer store items and forum medal​

Player Submission Contest​

Can’t make the tournament sessions? You can still get involved! Throughout the month, we will be posting threads to update the community on the status of the tournament. Within these posts, we will be adding content from all of you! We will be accepting entries starting today, so check out the topics at the bottom for your chance to be featured in our Gamemode Spotlights.


Tips and tricks - Share your own original tips and tricks. Keep them appropriate, and be sure to relate them to the gametype. (Click here to submit)

Map - Showcase your own Battlegrounds map! (Click here to submit)

Requirements:​

Map Size

All maps must be between 75 to 100 block in radius.

Spawn Points

• All maps must have a minimum of 10 spawn points marked out and spread equally throughout the map.
  
  
• All spawn points must be fair no spawn point can give an advantage over another.
  

Map Submission Requirements

• Maps must be built with PvP in mind.
  
  
• Maps must NOT include any sort of trap.
  
  
• All maps must have an open top so the lobby can be put on the map.
  
  
• The map must be impossible to escape.
  
  
• You must follow the template provided.
  

Deadlines:

Wednesday, April 8th - 11:59PM CST: Battlegrounds tips and tricks

Wednesday, April 22nd - 11:59PM CST: Battlegrounds map​

Questions?​

Feel free to message Vanicle or Kyle if you have specific questions! Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor.

 

[croe97]

Here we go again.. ^.^

 

[Braden]

Looks fun! I plan on attending these sessions! c:

 

[Pearlyyy]

Can't wait!

Will there be one session held in AU perhaps? ;3

 

[Callum]

Yay a PvP based spotlight, now to just learn to play with 250ms

 

[Jordyy]

Yaaassssssss!!

 

[TeeArrr]

Introduction​

Hello again, Tributes!

For those of you who are new to the event, Gamemode Spotlight is a monthly event where we showcase one of our newest game types. Every week, we'll be hosting events, contests, and scheduled games that anyone can be part of. So come join us in our month-long tournament, submit your entries into our contests, and play one of MCGamer's newest gamemodes!

This month’s Spotlight is dedicated to Battlegrounds!

Battlegrounds​

If you aren’t sure what Battlegrounds is, check out the game information that can be found here!

Battlegrounds Tournament​

Just like last month, we will be having a tournament for the Spotlight! Throughout the month of April, we will be holding 4 one-hour sessions of gameplay. During these sessions, you will compete in games refereed by staff members. You will be given points for winning the game, as well as just participating. These points will go toward a leaderboard, which we will keep track of for the month. To participate in this tournament, just sign into our Teamspeak at ts.mcgamer.net and poke any staff member currently in our Battlegrounds Tournament custom channels. Sessions will be held at the following times (click for time conversions):

Dates:​

Saturday, April 4th - 6:30PM CST

Saturday, April 11th - 6:30PM CST

Saturday, April 18th - 6:30PM CST

Saturday, April 25th - 6:30PM CST​

*Don’t worry EU players, we’re working on a solution for you guys in the next Gamemode Spotlight!​

Prizes:

1st Place - $25 worth of MCGamer store items and forum medal

2nd Place - $25 worth of MCGamer store items and forum medal

3rd Place - $25 worth of MCGamer store items and forum medal​

Player Submission Contest​

Can’t make the tournament sessions? You can still get involved! Throughout the month, we will be posting threads to update the community on the status of the tournament. Within these posts, we will be adding content from all of you! We will be accepting entries starting today, so check out the topics at the bottom for your chance to be featured in our Gamemode Spotlights.


Tips and tricks - Share your own original tips and tricks. Keep them appropriate, and be sure to relate them to the gametype. (Click here to submit)

Map - Showcase your own Battlegrounds map! (Click here to submit)

Requirements:​

Map Size

All maps must be between 75 to 100 block in radius.

Spawn Points

• All maps must have a minimum of 10 spawn points marked out and spread equally throughout the map.
  
  
• All spawn points must be fair no spawn point can give an advantage over another.

Map Submission Requirements

• Maps must be built with PvP in mind.
  
  
• Maps must NOT include any sort of trap.
  
  
• All maps must have an open top so the lobby can be put on the map.
  
  
• The map must be impossible to escape.
  
  
• You must follow the template provided.

Deadlines:

Wednesday, April 8th - 11:59PM CST: Battlegrounds tips and tricks

Wednesday, April 22nd - 11:59PM CST: Battlegrounds map​

Questions?​

Feel free to message Vanicle or Kyle if you have specific questions! Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Lets GOO

 

[Vanicle | Vanessa]

Can't wait!

Will there be one session held in AU perhaps? ;3

If there are enough AU attendees then yes!

 

[Callum]

omg I may be able to win if it's AU. oo

 

[YourAverageTiger]

My favorite gamemode! I will win!

 

[BigFella]

Finally.. something croe is horrible at.. Hahaha haha ha.. *Starts crying miserably*

 

[SUPERVIP101]

Sadly I played this for five minuets... Hackers.
Everyday, every server. Be nice if we could drop some staff
in there to spec from time to time