FAQ
1.What is GEPL?
- GEPL stands for Global e-Cricket Premier League. GEPL is the official (e)sportified version of the mobile game “Real Cricket” – by far India’s most popular skill-based free-to-play simulation game.
2.How to play Real Cricket 24?
- Download the Real Cricket 24 app from here
- Create an account within the app.
3.Who can participate in this event?
- Any citizen of India above the age of 18 years with a valid address proof can participate in this event.
4.What is the format of GEPL?
- Global e-Cricket Premier League is a multiple stage gaming tournament.
- Qualifiers – Valid registrants will play in the qualifier stage to get a chance to qualify for the for further stages. All the registrants will play a single elimination bracket to determine the top 256 players. These 256 players along with 74 players from Season 1 will play an eight-round swiss draw bracket wherein the top 100 players are selected.
- Detailed rulebook will be shared with the top 100 players.
5.What is the schedule of GEPL?
- Registration – 23rd July to 7th August
- Qualifiers – 16th August to 7th September
- Further stages date will be updated soon.
6.What is a Swiss draw format?
- A Swiss draw is a non-eliminating format with a fixed number of rounds (here 9 rounds) where players face off. Opponents may be paired with corresponding seeds (equal to their wins/loses).
7.What are the match settings for the qualifiers?
- Mode – Esports
- Overs – 5
- Powerplay overs – 2
- Wickets – 5
- Chance of Rain – No Rain
7.What are the match settings for the qualifiers?
- Mode – Esports
- Overs – 5
- Powerplay overs – 2
- Wickets – 5
- Chance of Rain – No Rain
- Catching – Manual
- Fielding – Manual
- Toss – In game
- Pitch – Green (Default)
- Venue – Melbourne (Default)
- Time of Day – Random
8.Where will I be able to find the results of the open qualifiers?
- The tournament organizer will provide the results of the tournament to the public promptly.
- Please check challengermode GEPL space ‘here’ for regular match results update in your respective brackets.
9.What if my opponent cheats during the stage 1 qualifiers?
- Participants are responsible for reporting any violations. Players who are found to have violated the code of conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or disqualification from tournaments. Video proof will be the primary source of evidence for any reports made.
- Without valid proof officials won’t entertain any reports.
9.What if my opponent cheats during the stage 1 qualifiers?
- Participants are responsible for reporting any violations. Players who are found to have violated the code of conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or disqualification from tournaments. Video proof will be the primary source of evidence for any reports made.
- Without valid proof officials won’t entertain any reports.
10.Can my game be rescheduled to a different time?
- All matches in the tournament should start as stated in the tournament schedule. Rescheduling of matches is not allowed during the qualifier stage. All participants in a match should be on the server and ready to play.
11.What happens if I miss my match as per the scheduled time?
- No rematch will be hosted if you miss your match as per the scheduled time.
12.What will happen if my match gets drawn during the qualifier stage?
- In case of a match draw in the qualifier stage, the outcome will be checked internally by the officials, and a rematch will be hosted if required.
13.What will happen if my device face issues, internet drop, fps drop, no power or my game crashes during the gameplay?
- No rematch will be hosted in case of any such scenarios, it is players responsibility to ensure no such scenarios arise during their match.
14.What if I qualify for the Closed Offline League but am not able to participate?
- If you are not able to participate in the Closed Offline League, your slot will be given to the subsequent ranked player available.
15.What are the requirements while registering for the Global e-Cricket Premier League?
- Game UID and Challengermode username are mandatory.
16.What is the UID? Where can I find my UID?
- Guide to find UID ‘here’
- UID (Unique Identification Digit) which is linked to each Participant’s profile.
- Open the RC24 app on your device, click on the profile tab.
- On the bottom of the profile tab, you will see your UID (E.g.: MobileClient3:d9fe618b-8fc7-45e9-829b-fc3c1cda2384)
17.What is Challengermode and how can I find my match on Challengermode?
- Guide to create and find challengermode username ‘here’
- Find all the details related to Challengermode ‘here’
18.Why do you need a phone number and email id?
- Phone number and email id are required to keep Participants updated with match details and any other important announcements.
19.What device can I play on?
- This is a mobile-only tournament, and the usage of any other external devices other than mobile is strictly prohibited.
20.Where to find the scoring system, rules, or prize pool distribution details?
- All the details will be mentioned on the website.
21.I’m having trouble while registering.
- Connect with us on our Discord channel ‘here’.
- Mail us at contact@gepl.live with detailed information about the issue.
22.Where will the matches be streamed?
- The matches will be broadcasted from the Closed Offline League stage onwards.