Rules

1. Teams are responsible for their own kits and tools. Network cable to he game network will be provided.
2. The network is hostile. Connect at your own risk.
3. Uninvited, physical access to any game or contestant equipment is prohibited.
4. Physical coercion is prohibited.
5. Denial of Service attacks are prohibited.
6. Bandwidth usage is monitored for scoring purposes.
7. There are two ways of scoring:

   Automatic: handled by the scoring server. These points are kept up to date in near real time.

   Modifiers: points that are awarded based on extra credit events. These points are not maintained real-time and will be updated at random times.

8. Scoring is based on rounds. Team must have their flag placed at the end of a round to gain points.
9. Highest score at the end wins.
10. Final score is determined by scoreboard score + bonuses + penalties.
11. The scoreboard will not always include all bonuses and penalties.
12. Judges rulings are final. However, judges are not infallible. If you feel a ruling was unfair, make a polite complaint to a judge to review the case.
13. Judges can modify the target systems at anytime.
14. Each team must have a captain. The team captain is responsible for communications with the judges.
15. All contestants must observe breaks.
16. It is the teams responsibility to ensure security of their communications with judges.