MLG, in collaboration with Sledgehammer Games, Activision, and other partnered tournament organizations, have released the official MLG Variant “Version One” game types, settings, and restrictions in preparation for this weekend’s pro point tournaments. Please note, that these are subject to change by next week.
The “Version Two” ruleset will be applied going into MLG Columbus and the MLG Pro League Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Season One.
Game Types – Maps and Modes
Hardpoint
- Ascend
- Bio Lab
- Comeback
- Defender
- Detroit
- Retreat
- Riot
- Solar
Search and Destroy
- Ascend
- Bio Lab
- Detroit
- Horizon
- Recovery
- Riot
- Solar
- Terrace
Capture the Flag
- Ascend
- Bio Lab
- Comeback
- Recovery
- Retreat
Uplink
- Bio Lab
- Comeback
- Detroit
- Greenband
- Riot
- Solar
Settings
All of the Settings and Restrictions that have been changed from their default ruleset are listed below. For Major League Gaming’s full MLG Variant “Version One” Ruleset check out their article.
Restrictions
- Primary Weapons: All Specials
- Secondary Weapons: All Launchers
- Attachments: Tracker, Grenade Launcher, Akimbo
- Wildcards: Bombardier
- Exo Ability: Ping
- Exo Launcher: Tracking Drone, Explosive Drone
- Scorestreaks: UAV, Orbital Care Package, System Hack
- Scorestreaks Modules: Bombing Run Care Package Upgrade, XS1 Goliath Recon
Search and Destroy Game Options
- Silent Plant: Enabled
Capture the Flag Game Options
- Capture Limit: Unlimited
- Winning Condition: Flag Captures
- Flag Auto-Return Time: 15 Seconds
- Enemy Carrier Kill Icon: Delayed
Spawn Settings – All Game Modes
- Uplink Respawn Delay: 5 Seconds
- Capture the Flag Respawn Delay: 5 Seconds
- Hardpoint Respawn Delay: 2.5 Seconds
- Team Kill Penalty: None
Health and Damage – All Game Modes
- Friendly Fire: Enabled
- Explosive Delay: None
Spectating POV – First Person Only
Battle Chatter – Disabled
Stay on the lookout for when Major League Gaming release their refined and updated “Version Two” ruleset next week. What’s your thoughts on the “Version One” Ruleset?
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Published: Nov 9, 2014 05:08 am