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Background
A while back I put together some rules for a PvE style kill race in the open world mode of Call of Duty Modern Warfare III's zombies. The idea is to allow players in a large community with drastically different skill levels to compete asynchronously. Gun skill is a factor, but so is strategy and familiarity with the mode. It was a fun exercise and I hope more people have the chance to give it a try.
Intro
Modern Warfare III Zombies is a vertical extraction format PvE multi squad experience, placing a team of up to three operators in the war torn and undead infested country of Urzikstan. Stomp as many undead as possible within the time limit to score points for your team. Boot up your stream, throw on some music, and get twisted farming hordes of undead bots in the most vibey competitive experience possible.
Standard Rules
The following rules are in place for all variants.
Equipment
PC, PS5, XBOX Series S or X are permitted - Cross Play Matches are possible
Input Devices: Keyboard and Mouse and Controllers are permitted
Players may not use a Turbo controller or a Button Macro controller
Turbo controllers allow Players to press a button that results in their Character performing a set of actions that would normally require the Player to press the same button multiple times.
Button Macro controllers allow Players to press a button that results in their Character performing a set of actions that would normally require the Player to press multiple buttons.
At administrations discretion the game is subject to being replayed with the suspected player being required to record their activity.
Loadout
Players may bring in a loadout that includes:
Any field upgrade, lethal, and tactical
Any one insurance weapon or contraband gun of their choice (second armament slot should be empty)
Backpack/rucksack, plate carrier, one skill streak, and self revive kit in the default slots for their operator
All rucksack slots should remain empty! NO perks, aether tool rarity upgrades, or pack-a-punch crystals can be brought into the map. Players must find weapon upgrades during each round
Scoring
Zombie Kills: 1 Point
Mercenary Kills: 2 Point
Successful Extraction: 250 Points
Match Conclusion
The match is concluded when all players are dead or have exfiltrated.
Player Death Revives
While a single player is alive (or downed with self revive - potential to regain life), any full dead team member who is revived will be allowed to continue the match. This includes revives by other teams of operators, whether competing in the tournament or randomly matchmade squads). To be clear, if all three players are full dead then the match ends immediately and third party intervention is not valid, but if a single competitor is standing they may use the in-game match chat or proximity comms to plead for third party assistance.
Exfiltration
If an operator calls the extraction helicopter, they must board it or wait for another team member to call the helicopter. Each operator may only call the extract chopper once. Griefing by calling the extraction helicopter repeatedly will result in an automatic forfeit.
Host
Teams will take turns hosting matches in most formats. In odd man tournaments, the odd man will not host. In 1v1v1 formats, the hosts will be chosen in the order of player check-in. Teams may elect to not swap hosts upon mutual agreement.
Variants
The following common variants may be considered depending on the number of teams involved. All variants other than open play will involve bracket play and multiple rounds.
1v1v1 Kill Race
Operators compete for the highest score over two matches with the highest scoring operator winning and progressing to future rounds. Operators may choose to stay together or play separately on the map and may extract or choose not to extract separately. Odd Man Out
In this variant, paired teams of three drop into the warzone in a head to head kill race format. Each team swaps one member with the other team to play the map. The odd man out in each squad can steal kills, items, or vehicle driver positions but may not otherwise interfere with the opposing duo. Both teams will play the same number of drops as specified by the tournament organizer. Operators are not required to extract together.
Open Play (1,2, or 3 Player Teams)
Teams of one, two, or three players compete for the highest score over a specified number of games or time period.
Marathon / Spartan Run
In this individual variant, operators must rush to a specified location within the Tier 3 island zone. The player who submits the fastest time from Insertion to the specified location wins. Operators must stream their entire run and submit an unedited clip of the run. Operator must be alive and not downed when entering the specified finish area.
Vehicles are not allowed
Self Revives are not allowed
Distraction tactical equipment are not allowed (Kazmir, Monkey Bomb, Decoy)
Gliding into a higher zone is not allowed (you may not glide from Tier 1 into Tier 2/3 or Tier 2 to Tier 3)
Optional Rules
Final Countdown - Teams must use the final extraction location after the others have timed out
Max Max - Teams must deploy to the warzone without any weapons, tacticals, or lethals, only field upgrades and vehicle kills are permitted
Naked and Afraid - Operators may not bring in any weapons and must find guns during the map
Ninja Turtles - Teams may only use melee weapons and throwables, no guns
Sticks and Stones - Crossbow, throwing knife/axe, and melee only. No Field upgrades, killstreaks, or other equipment.
Administration & Operations
Reporting & Score Submission
Teams should submit the results of each match within 10 minutes of each round’s conclusion.
Evidence should be a screenshot from each player of their final scorecard, preferably with a timestamp as well as a screenshot of the team summary.
To provide better documentation and assist in disputes, it is recommended that players stream the entirety of each match.
Integrity & Sportsmanship
Players are expected to abide by the player code of conduct at all times
Exploits, Cheating, or in any way taking advantage of a glitch will result in suspension from this and all future tournaments
Griefing - Teams are permitted to work together, however, you may not intentionally cause the death of your opponent or negatively impact your opponent's gameplay. Doing so will result in a forfeit of the map.
The players that have queued up together are NOT ALLOWED to contribute/cause the death of the player they're competing against within that game.
Players caught doing so will be disqualified from their match.
Examples of griefing include but are not limited to:
Causing opponents to miss shots or miss opportunities for advancing their scores in any way shape or form.
Whilst in a vehicle, you are not allowed to run into your opponent.
Excessively pinging locations, items, enemies etc to distract the opponent.
The following behaviors are not griefing and are allowed:
Kill stealing is NOT a form of sabotage.
Loot stealing is NOT a form of sabotage.
Following your opponents is NOT a form of sabotage.
Re-spawning or reviving your teammate/opponent is NOT a form of sabotage.
Not re-spawning or reviving your teammate/opponent is NOT a form of sabotage.
Any claims of this happening must be submitted in video form and show all players usernames involved in the incident. We will not accept screenshots in this case.
Games must be played on the current first party software patch with no manipulation of game files, 3rd party executables, or software interacting with those game files
Stream Sniping or Information is Prohibited - Players may not have other competitors streams up while they are in a match
Teams may agree to forfeit or concede a match by majority vote.
Accounts and Good Standing
- Valid Gamertags: All Gamertags and Activision IDs on a team’s roster must be valid. Each user on the Roster must legitimately own their Gamertag and Activision ID. Gamertags may not contain foul language, disparaging remarks, hateful or racist names. Any changes to a team roster after the tournament has been seeded is at the discretion of tournament staff. Players may only be added to a roster (username and gamertag) up until the end of that team's first match.
Privacy & Impersonation: Individuals are prohibited from sharing account credential information with another person for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: usernames, passwords, gamertags, email accounts, etc. Individuals may not use another Player’s Account in a Game. Individuals may not allow another Player to use their Account in a Game. Players who break this rule may be disqualified from the Tournament.
Previous Bans: If you have had an account suspended previously at any point, you have a duty to inform the tournament administrator of the context. Administrator has a right to deny entry or request additional accommodations for integrity.
Delays
Teams may not delay the match for more than 10 Minutes between each Game.
Teams must contact Tournament Live Support to report a delay of game.
Failure to begin the game when requested by a Tournament Official may result in a forfeit of the match.
Connection Issues & Lag
In the event that lag occurs, the game should be completed.
The player experiencing connection issues should capture video proof before contacting Tournament Live Support after the game has concluded.
It is required that multiple players capture proof of the connection issues.
Leaving the game prematurely may result in a forfeit of the round or game.
Disconnections
If a player disconnects during the first ten minutes of a round, the game should be ended and replayed. All players must leave the match to end the game. Otherwise, the game must be continued & the kills at the point of disconnection shall stand.
No Show Procedure
Teams have 10 minutes from the scheduled match start time to join the match lobby. Failure to do so, will result in a game or match forfeit.
Teams must contact Tournament Support to report a no show in progress.
Disputes
In order to dispute game results, players/teams must notify a tournament official that they would like to protest the game before a new game has begun. In order to dispute match results, players/teams must notify a tournament official that they would like to protest the match no longer than 10 minutes after the end of the Match. Proof is needed to dispute matches. The administration teams’ decisions are final and the administrator reserves the right to modify the rules at any time.