Modern Warships 2v2 North American Ruleset – TWL Ladder

1. Introduction

The Modern Warships 2v2 North American Ladder on TWL is designed for competitive, skill-based team play. This format ensures fairness, consistency, and transparency across all official matches. Teams will compete in a best-of-three format where kills only determine victory - not damage or points. Join the discussion and stay connected in our Discord to talk about rules, scheduling, and events.

Match Format Overview:

• Mode: Team Death Match
• Team Size: 2v2
• Format: Best of 3 Maps (first to 2 wins)
• Scoring: Kills Only (damage does not count)
• Time Limit: 10 minutes per map
• Server Host: Home Team
• Observers/Admins: TWL Admins only

2. Victory Conditions

• The team with the most kills at the end of each 10-minute match wins that map.
• The first team to win two maps wins the overall match.
• If a team wins the first two maps, the third map is not required.

3. Map Selection and Posting Requirements

Teams must use the approved TWL 2v2 map list below. Before each match:

• The three maps will be chosen by TWL Bot from the Map Pool upon match acceptance.
• Selected maps are announced when the match challenge is accepted and are known to both teams.
• Maps may still be changed if both competitors agree and the change is witnessed in Match Comms by a TWL Admin.
• All maps will be played under standard weather/time conditions (no modifications).

Approved Map List:

• Greenlands
• Storm Classic
• Unexplored Rocks
• Arctic
• Lost City
• Island of Iceland
• Viking Bay
• Stone Peaks
• Two Samurai
• Monstrous Maelstrom
• Hidden Dragon
• Polar Frontier
• Storm
• Arid Frontier
• Old Factory
• Border

4. Ship Type Eligibility

To maintain balance and competitive fairness, only specific classes of ships are allowed for ladder play.

Allowed Ship Types: BP, Gold and Cash ships are allowed. No Gotcha/Artcoin

• Cruisers
• Destroyers
• Frigates

Banned Ship Types:

• Aircraft Carriers
• Amphibious Warships
• Submarines
• Battleships
• No Artcoin ships are allowed

Helicopters

• All can be used

Weapons

• All weapons and weapon types are allowed. This is WAR!

Any team found using a restricted ship type will automatically forfeit the current map. Repeated violations may result in match forfeiture or disciplinary action by TWL Admins.

5. Screenshots and Match Reporting

• Both teams must take screenshots at the end of each map showing team names, total kills, and final results.
• Screenshots must be kept by both captains until results are verified.
• Screenshots may be required by TWL Admins in the event of a dispute or scoring discrepancy.
• The Home Team will always host the match.
• Match name and password must be posted in TWL Match Communication at least 48 hours before the match.
• TWL Admins may join any match for review or live observation.

6. Server and Technical Requirements

• The Home Team hosts all three maps unless both sides agree otherwise.
• Matches must be played on stable servers with minimal lag and fair connection quality.
• Average ping difference should not exceed a reasonable range to prevent unfair advantage.
• If server instability or desync occurs, teams may mutually agree to restart the match.
• In-game match names must match the names listed on the TWL Roster for that team so that captains can verify player identities.
• Only TWL Admins (not observers) may be spectators for validation or dispute review.

7. Match Conduct

• All participants are expected to uphold sportsmanship, integrity, and professionalism.
• Toxic behavior, harassment, or unsportsmanlike conduct is not tolerated.
• TWL reserves the right to enforce penalties including match forfeiture, suspension, or removal.

8. Tiebreakers / Overtime

If a map ends in an exact kill tie:

• A 3-minute sudden death overtime will be played on the same map.
• The first kill wins the map.
• If no kills occur in overtime, the map will be replayed.

9. Disconnections & Substitutions

• If a player disconnects during gameplay, the match continues unless both captains agree to restart.
• No Substitutions may occur between maps, players must finish all rounds.
• If a player must leave the other team is awarded the win.
• Players who reconnect must join the correct side within 30 seconds.

10. Disputes and Admin Oversight

• Disputes must be submitted to a TWL Admin within 1 hour of match completion.
• Supporting evidence (screenshots or video) is required for all claims.
• TWL Admin decisions are binding and final to ensure consistency and fairness.
• We rely on community feedback to make informed decisions. Please communicate openly in our Discord to help us understand all perspectives.

11. Cheating and Enforcement

• The use of cheats, exploits, macros, or third-party software is strictly prohibited.
• Teams caught cheating will be immediately removed from competition and may face permanent bans.
• “Testing” or “using for fun” is not an acceptable excuse.

12. TWL Admin Authority

• TWL Admins may join any live match for review, verification, or enforcement.
• Admins can request screenshots, match evidence, or communication logs.
• Failure to comply with admin requests may result in match penalties or suspension.
• Admin decisions are binding and final.

13. Changelog

• November 4th, 2025
  • Major ruleset updates for 2v2 format:
    • Map Selection: Maps now rolled by TWL Bot from Map Pool and announced upon match acceptance (Section 3). Maps can still be changed if both competitors agree and change is witnessed by admin in Match Comms
    • Match Credentials: Match name and password must now be posted 48 hours before match (previously just "prior to starting") (Section 5)
    • Identity Verification: In-game match names must match TWL Roster names to allow captains to verify player identities (Section 6)
    • Reconnection Timing: Players who reconnect must now join correct side within 30 seconds (previously "immediately") (Section 9)
    • Ship Eligibility: Removed battleships and submarines from allowed ship types for 2v2 format - only Cruisers, Destroyers, and Frigates allowed (Section 4)
    • Admin Decisions: Clarified that admin decisions are binding and final while encouraging community feedback via Discord (Section 10)
    • Format Corrections: Fixed all references from 3v3 to 2v2 throughout document
• October 23rd, 2025
  • Zeus: Updated for MW specificity
• October 20th, 2025
  • dox: Necro'd ruleset from original archives