Welcome to the official handbook for Mapping Appreciation Project

Welcome to the official handbook for the Mapping Appreciation Project. While most tournaments provide this information in a traditional rules document, we’ve structured this wiki to be more intuitive and user-friendly.

Quick Access by Role

Are you a Referee?

Head over to the Referee Guide to learn about:

• Match procedures
• Handling disputes
• Technical requirements
• Reporting results

Are you a Team Captain?

Check out the Captain’s Guide for information about:

• Team management
• Match scheduling
• Communication protocols
• Captain responsibilities

Are you a Player?

Visit the Player’s Guide to understand:

• Tournament format
• Match rules
• Participation requirements
• Support channels

Complete Tournament Documentation

For comprehensive tournament information, including rules, schedules, and procedures, visit our Tournament Information section. Here you’ll find everything from registration requirements to prize details.

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Updates

Here’s the updated version of the list with your changes added:

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February 13, 2025

• Emphasized tournament rules:
  • Emphasized EZ mod multiplier (1.8x) in FreeMod rules in Format
  • Clarified allowed pick/ban combinations:
    • Added explicit rules for double/triple picks in Match Format
    • Added explicit rules for double/triple bans in Format
  • Enhanced player mod requirements documentation in Players
  • Updated format documentation for consistency across all pages
• Added extensive documentation for special features:
  • Expanded Mapper’s Choice bounty system details
  • Enhanced warmup gimmick documentation
  • Added comprehensive prize distribution information to Players
  • Clarified participation requirements and procedures in Tournament Format

February 12, 2025

• Enhanced documentation across multiple pages:
  • Added detailed RussianVaxei team sheet guide to Captains page
  • Included visual guides for sheet setup and configuration
  • Improved team availability tracking instructions
  • Added direct links to template sheets
• Updated navigation structure for easier access
• Fixed various formatting issues
• Added comprehensive pick/ban format documentation:
  • Added visual infographic to Format page
  • Updated Captains guide with pick/ban sequence
  • Clarified rules regarding double and triple picks
  • Enhanced format explanation with visual aids
• Major improvements to Captains guide organization:
  • Reorganized sections for better flow
  • Added expanded bounty system details
  • Enhanced scheduling format examples
  • Added EZ mod multiplier specification
  • Improved quick reference section
• Clarified FreeMod rules:
  • Updated Format page with specific mod combinations for FreeMod maps
  • Added detailed explanation of difficulty-increasing mods and EZ mod (1.8x base score multiplier)

January 17, 2025

• Further clarified FreeMod rules in Format and Match Format:
  • Specified Player 4 must use difficulty-increasing mods or EZ mod
  • Removed incorrect mod restrictions

January 14, 2025

• Clarified team name language policy in Registration:
  • Added information about English versions of non-English team names
  • Updated registration documentation for better clarity
• Added that teams can change their team icon through Registration Changes
• Updated the registration changes section for better completeness

January 12, 2025

• Increased prize pool:
  • 1st place increased to 6 months supporter (from 4)
  • 2nd place increased to 4 months supporter (from 3)
  • 3rd place remains at 2 months supporter
  • 4th place remains at 1 month supporter
  • Custom profile banners still included for top 3
• Fixed table formatting across multiple pages:
  • Improved readability of captain responsibilities in Registration
  • Enhanced account activity tables in Screening
  • Fixed mod requirements display in Format
  • Corrected match preparation tables in Qualifiers and Match Format
  • Standardized async match tables in Async Matches
• Fixed highlight block text color bug across all pages
• Updated naming convention across all pages:
  • Removed all instances of “The” before “Mapping Appreciation Project”
  • Removed “Tournament” suffix from tournament name
  • All references now consistently use “Mapping Appreciation Project”
  • Acronym “MAP” still used after initial introduction
• Fixed “Main Sheet” link in the header

January 11, 2025

• Enhanced visual formatting across multiple pages including:
  • Format: Improved readability of match format and rules
  • Prizes: Better organized prize and bounty information
  • FAQ: Enhanced troubleshooting guides and glossary
  • Gimmicks: Clarified warmup gimmick requirements
  • Staff: Updated staff list and improved organization
  • Dates: Better presentation of tournament schedule
  • Registration: Enhanced registration requirements display
  • Async Matches: Improved clarity of async match procedures
  • Qualifiers: Better organized qualifier format information
• Added new staff members to various roles
• Clarified that losers’ bracket teams must play two matches per week after Round of 16
• Added requirement for 4 players in warmup gimmick
• Clarified async match availability as last resort option