Tournament Overview
Satfat’s Set Shenanigans (SSS) is a four-week competitive Age of Mythology: Retold event held across four consecutive Sundays. The tournament combines an independent competitive ladder system with weekly featured showmatches.
Total Prize Pool
$500 USD
Game
Age of Mythology: Retold
Series Format
Best-of-7
Eligibility Requirements
Smurfing Policy
Smurf accounts are strictly prohibited. Any player found intentionally manipulating matchmaking or ladder integrity through alternate accounts will be immediately disqualified.
Minimum Ladder Requirement
Players must achieve a minimum rating of 1900 ELO on the official in-game ladder to become eligible for the Tournament Ladder.
Tournament Ladder System
- The Tournament Ladder operates independently from the official in-game ranked ladder.
- Only players who have reached 1900 ELO on the official ladder may participate.
- The Tournament Ladder resets at the beginning of every tournament week.
- Players who newly reach 1900 ELO during an active week will become eligible following the next ladder reset.
Prize Distribution
| Placement Match | Prize | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st vs 2nd | $70 USD | Weekly featured championship showmatch |
| 3rd vs 4th | $40 USD | Weekly secondary showmatch |
| Activity Match | $15 USD | Players ranked 5 and below with the highest weekly game count |
Match Format & Civilization Rules
Game 1
Host player must select Set.
Guest player may select any other civilization.
Game 2
Guest player must select Set.
Host player may select any other civilization.
Games 3–7
Continue with the draft.
Event Schedule
| Week | Seeding Opens | Seeding Closes | Showmatches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sunday 10 May — 22:00 GMT | Saturday 16 May — 22:00 GMT | Sunday 17 May — 14:00 GMT |
| Week 2 | Sunday 17 May — 22:00 GMT | Saturday 23 May — 22:00 GMT | Sunday 24 May — 14:00 GMT |
| Week 3 | Sunday 24 May — 22:00 GMT | Saturday 30 May — 22:00 GMT | Sunday 31 May — 14:00 GMT |
| Week 4 | Sunday 31 May — 22:00 GMT | Saturday 6 June — 22:00 GMT | Sunday 7 June — 14:00 GMT |
Questions directed in Boit's discord.
Tournament Ladder Rating Rules
Victory Rewards
- Win: +10 ELO
- Additional +1 ELO for each consecutive victory
Loss Penalties
- First loss: -5 ELO
- Second consecutive loss: -3 ELO
- Third consecutive loss onward: -2 ELO
Maps & God Drafting
- The map pool consists exclusively of maps from the ranked ladder pool.
- The host of the god draft is also the host for the map draft.
- Maps may not be repeated during a series.
- Both players must pick Set as their first pick.
Bo7 Map Draft
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Bo7 God Draft
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God Picker
aoe2cm.net/preset/mkTTd
Tournament Operations
Communication
- All participants must join Boit’s Discord server.
- Players are responsible for monitoring tournament communications and administrator announcements.
- Administrators may contact players through alternate platforms if necessary.
Player Availability
- Players are expected to be available on scheduled Sundays.
- If a player cannot attend, the next eligible ladder player will be selected as a substitute.
Competitive Integrity & Fair Play
Strictly Prohibited
- Cheats, hacks, third-party gameplay tools
- Scripts and macros
- Receiving outside assistance during matches
- Intentional bug or exploit abuse
Any participant found violating competitive integrity policies may be disqualified and permanently banned from future events.
Technical & Gameplay Rules
Restarts
- Restart requests must occur within the first two in-game minutes.
- Gods and player colors must remain unchanged after a restart.
- Administrators reserve the right to enforce restarts at their discretion.
Pausing
- Pauses are only permitted for severe technical issues.
- Non-technical pauses are forbidden.
- The player who pauses must also unpause after confirming readiness.
Lobby & Match Settings
| Setting | Required Value |
|---|---|
| Game Type | Standard |
| Victory Condition | Standard |
| Map Size | Standard |
| Allow Titans | Yes |
| Military Autoqueue | No |
| Lock Teams | Yes |
| Allow Cheats | No |
| Spectator Delay | Minimum 5 Minutes |
Payments & Invoicing
- Payments are processed through PayPal or bank transfer.
- Participants must provide a complete invoice including legal name and address.
- Invoices must be submitted within one month after tournament completion.
- Missing or incomplete information may result in forfeited payments.
Broadcasting & Content Creation
Broadcast Requirements
- SSS branding must remain visible during broadcasts.
- Stream titles must contain “Satfat’s Set Shenanigans”.
- Minimum stream delay: 3 minutes.
Player POV Streams
- Players may stream their own matches.
- External information sources such as Twitch chat must not be visible during gameplay.
Changelog
| Date | Revision |
|---|---|
| Initial Release | Official tournament handbook published. |