Paintballers 1v1 Rules

1. Introduction

We're hosting a 1v1 ladder on TWL for Paintballers, everyone is invited to discuss as well as signing up on our queued list as we anticipate building for the future. Join us in discord to talk about rules, formats and possibilities!

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• Number of Maps: 3 (best of 3 - first to win 2 wins the match)
• Team Size: 1v1
• Time Limit: 8 minutes per map
• Points: Unlimited
• Mercy Rule: 8 point lead
• Friendly Fire: On (no exceptions)
• Map Selection: Random, random, random
• Server Selection: N/A
• Map Play Order: As indicated

2. Server settings

• A competition ready server will be provided for players

3. Maps

• All

4. Map Rotation

Maps are selected by the in-game voting system as follows:

• Total maps: 3 maps
• Map order:
  • Challenging (away) player picks first map
  • Challenged (home) player picks second map
  • Challenging (away) player picks third map

5. How you win

• The player with the highest score at the end of 8 minutes wins that map.
• If a player achieves an 8 point lead at any time during the match, the mercy rule is triggered and that player wins the map immediately.
• The player that wins two maps wins the match.
• Points are unlimited - there is no score cap other than the mercy rule.

6. Match behaviour

All players are responsible for treating each other with respect during the match. Please respect those in the server at all times and please don't be careless with your language. The TWL aims to foster a professional and fair-play environment, meaning all participants must conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy, and dignity. This includes avoiding any form of toxic behavior, offensive language, threats, or harassment, regardless of the match outcome. Fair play also requires strict adherence to all stated rules, server settings, and game formats. Our community thrives on competition but insists on mutual respect.

7. Server crashes

With the inability to restart a server with exact scores, server crashes will be handled in the following manner:

7.1 Time Limit Less than 5 minutes (halfway mark)

• Map will be replayed with regular settings.

7.2 Time Limit Greater than 5 minutes

• Scores will be recorded as they were at the time of crash if both players agree and have screenshots.
• If players cannot agree, the map will be replayed with regular settings.

8. Roster

This is a 1v1 ladder. Each team consists of a single player.

8.1 Unable to play

If a player is unable to play at the scheduled time, they must either forfeit or re-schedule the match at a later date with cooperation from the opposing player.

8.2 Signing up and joining a ladder

Signing up and joining a ladder requires that:

• You are authenticated at the top of the website
• Navigate to a ladder from the Competitions menu
• Hit the "Join" button at the bottom of the standings
• Fill out your team information

8.3 Deleting your account or removing your team

Contact the admins on Discord if you want to do this

8.4 Team name change

• You can change your team name at any time.
• Please note that team names that violate our sportsmanship guidelines may be punished.
• Do not cause confusion or disruption by changing your team name (or we will limit this ability)

8.5 Disconnections

Due to the nature of the Internet, it is possible for a player to be disconnected or dropped from a server. Should this happen, the disconnected player may rejoin. Once reconnected, the player must rejoin immediately. Anyone sitting in spectator for over 30 seconds will be considered observing and risk forfeiting the match.

8.6 Spectators

The only spectators that will be allowed to watch a match are those authorized by TWL. TeamWarfare reserves the right to observe any TWL match without notification or approval. The Admin's identity can be verified by contacting them on Discord during the match. Any attempt to impersonate a TeamWarfare admin will result in a permanent site ban.

8.7 Player Names

Your in-game name must match your roster name. The use of a completely different name or a name with ASCII text is not permitted and will result in ineligibility for the match. It is understood by TWL that some players have had to add special characters or numbers to register. Please use common sense when determining who a player is. The opposing player has the right to refuse a match if names do not match. The player may resume play once the name has been changed to the correct registered name. Should you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact an Admin.

9. Player's Responsibility

9.1 Accepting the match

• To challenge a player you must log into the ladder and, if they can be challenged, press the challenge button.
• If you are challenging a player you are considered the attacker of the match, also the "Away" side.
• The player being attacked is referenced as the defender or the "Home" side.
• Once attacked the home player has 48 hrs to respond to the challenge by selecting three different dates and three different times for the away player to select from.
• Also note that some Ladders may require additional selections such as maps and/or side selection.

Failure to accept the match within 48 hrs will result in the following consequences:

• Home / Defender: Forfeit match
• Home / Defender: Dropped 2 ladder rungs
• Away / Attacker: takes defender's rung

Note: Forfeit will NOT include a loss on the record, nor will the other player gain a win on their record.

9.2 Confirming the match

Once the defender has offered the dates and times the attacker will have 48 hrs to confirm one of the three offers. Also note that some Ladders may require additional selections such as maps and/or side selection.

Failure to confirm the match 48 hrs after it was accepted will result in the following consequences:

• Away / Attacker: Forfeit match
• Away / Attacker: Dropped 2 Ladder rungs

Note: Forfeit will NOT include a loss on the record, nor will the other player gain a win on their record.

Players that have these consequences applied will be notified by Discord. The TWL System monitors and flags all matches in violation. A llama is added each time to the player that violates the Match Acceptance process. Players that receive more than 3 llama's in a row for inactivity will be removed from the Ladder.

9.3 Eligibility for match

You must be registered with your correct name prior to the ACCEPT Date of the match to be able to play.

9.4 Screenshots of the Score

Periodically you may need an Admin to finish the match results. Every Admin must be able to verify the scores in order to report the match as completed. It is your responsibility to take screenshots at the end of each game so that the score can be verified. Without screenshots, regardless of the match outcome, the match may be canceled.

10. Match Communications

ALL match communications MUST go through the Teamwarfare Match Communication system (your match comms channel in TWL Discord). This can be accessed via the "Match Comms" link on the ladder view. Issues discussed in Match Comms should be Servers, passwords, match settings, scheduling times, or any other relevant match specific information.

NOTE: TWL Admins use the Match Communication system when verifying information regarding disputes and general match inquiries. If players have not communicated in Match Comms, any disputes relating match specific issues, other then cheating or smurfing, may be summarily dismissed by an admin because of an inability to validate such problems.

11. Disputes

11.1 General Procedures

All disputes will be handled by the league admin(s). Each and every dispute inevitably involves different aspects and will be dealt with individually. Disputes must be reported to your league admin within 1 hour of match end. This is done by clicking on "Dispute Match Results", found in your team admin panel or formally filing your dispute text in your Discord's Match Comms. Disputes must be for a valid and specific reason. You must identify 'when and where' the violation occurred.

11.2 Report to Match Comms

In the event of a dispute, players should check their match comms often as the admin may request additional information. Once requested, players have 48 hours to produce the materials (demos, server logs, screenshots etc) that the admins ask for. The Admin will have the final say in judging the disputes. This game is meant to be fun, let's keep it clean and avoid any unwanted hassles.

11.3 Making a Habit of Disputing

Our concern is to have a fun and clean place to play. Although the dispute process is necessary in helping keep a clean match, players who make it a habit to dispute often with frivolous reasons will subject themselves to possible suspension, rungs lost and/or league points deducted.

Teamwarfare has zero tolerance for cheating and cheating accusations without an effort to submit any evidence.

12. Exploits

12.1 General Information

Exploiting the game is illegal and will be considered cheating if used in a match. Do not assume that use of a bug or game engine flaw is legal, contact an Admin if you are unsure.

Glitching and Exploiting are very vague terms. All players reserve the right to make their case against any questionable position that is used in a match. Consult an Admin if you feel there was an occurrence. Our Anti-Cheat team has created a very useful list of definitions. Protect yourself from punishment by following these guidelines.

12.2 Map Bugs

Including but not limited to going under the map and moving through or shooting from places where flaws in the textures allow you to see through walls.

12.3 Jumping on Bunkers

You cannot jump on top of a bunker and use it to your advantage.

13. Qualified servers

A match server will be provided for you.

14. Admins

TWL will continue to support players who police themselves of hackers and cheaters. In the case where a player purges a hacker from their ranks and brings it to the attention of TWL staff TWL will waive the drop in ladder rungs.

Your admins aim to be available during match times and are here to assist you in setting up, understanding the rules and resolving disputes. You can also request that admins be present for match observation in advance of your match so long as a spectator mode is possible. The role of an observer is to:

• Spectate both players
• Screenshot final scores on each side
• Make any decisions before, during or after a match.

15. Anti-Cheat, Unique UIDs

• Paintballers handles anti-cheat through their platform.
• We are working on external methods to verify unique identities.

16. Changelog

• February 4th, 2026
  • dox: Adapted from 5v5 rules for Paintballers 1v1 format
• December 5th, 2025
  • QUIKKIE: Added clarity on map selection
  • QUIKKIE: Changed 10m to 8m rounds
• October 15th, 2025
  • dox: Adapted from previous rules for Paintballers 5v5 format