Trials World Championship 2013 - Updated Info | Forums

**rlmergeuser** · 10-07-2013

Finalists check your emails, all the details have now been outlined.

**Just_Shogun** · 10-08-2013

Hi Guys,

We understand if you are unhappy about not being able to compete because you do not meet one of the requirements of this competition. We are of course listening to player’s concerns and taking them into consideration for future competitions, however these are the rules for this current competition. They are a combination of what we wanted, what the legal team would allow and what was possible in the time frame we had available. We know that certain aspects are not ideal. Many of the criticisms brought up by players are in fact things that we wanted or considered but could not get for legal or time reasons. Ultimately these rules have been online for anybody to review since the competition was announced and they cannot be changed at this point.

One point to note:

If you do not like something or have criticisms you are welcome to voice them on these forums however if you get an e-mail directly from RedLynx concerning the competition that states:

The contents of this mail are confidential. Please do not share or distribute information in this mail without consent from RedLynx/Ubisoft.

and you post that information online anyway, you can expect to be disqualified from the competition and possibly from future comps as well. Again we understand if you are upset but disregarding the rules of the competition is not a constructive way to express your feelings. You have multiple ways of contacting us directly if you have concerns regarding confidential information.

I would also like to remind everyone about a few items in the general and fairplay rules of the competition. Again these have been available for all to read online since the competition was announced:

Originally Posted by Appendix 1 : General and Fair Play Rules

All participants of the Competition are expected to behave in an appropriate and respectful manner towards other participants and the spectators.

Verbally bashing other players or referees is not allowed.

These two rules are in effect at all times during the competition period, they are not restricted to just during gameplay. Breaking either of these rules on the forums is still considered breaking the rules of the tournament.

Originally Posted by Appendix 1 : General and Fair Play Rules

Tournament referees have authority to make a decision on an issue.

Breaking the rules will lead to consequences, which are, but not limited to:
• Warning.
• Losing a race.
• Losing a match.
• Disqualification of a player from the tournament.

Finally I would just like to make one personal note. In this message the word “disqualify” has come up a few times. To us disqualification is something we would not like to do to any players, I personally see it as a last resort that should be avoided if possible. However ultimately it is up to you, the players. If you cannot respect the competition the reasonable outcome is that you not be allowed to participate in it. This is a learning experience for all involved and if we treat it that way it could go a long way to improving future comps which we hope to make a regular event. As always we welcome criticism but please make it constructive. Lashing out in anger or disregarding the rules does not help us make improvements nearly as much a clear response detailing your concerns. And again, if your criticism involves information that has been deemed confidential please deliver it in a private message or e-mail, not the public forums.

**Just_Shogun** · 10-08-2013