IEM Cologne Fantasy 2024

The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne 2024 in Counter-Strike 2 is here, and it's time to dive deeper into the ongoing excitement. With thrilling matches and strategic plays, Fantasy Season 1 is heating up. Here’s your comprehensive guide to making the most of the fantasy league as we progress through the tournament.

Format

Play-in will have 2 sell tokens.

Mains stage (Group + Playoffs) will have 3 sell tokens.

Play-In:

- Double-Elimination bracket

- All matches are Best of Three (Bo3)

- The top eight teams advance to the Group Stage

Group Stage:

- Two double-elimination format (GSL) Groups

- Each group has eight teams

- All matches are Best of Three (Bo3)

- The top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs:

 - Group stage winners advance to the Semifinals

 - Group stage runners-up advance to the Quarterfinals as the High Seeds

 - Group stage 3rd place teams advance to the Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds

Playoffs:

- Single-Elimination bracket

- The Quarterfinals & Semifinals are Best of Three (Bo3)

- The Grand Final is Best of Five (Bo5)

This format ensures continuous excitement and numerous opportunities for strategic gameplay.

Fantasy Leagues

Check out the different leagues you can participate in here: Fantasy leagues

Create your team now!

Point padding

Play-in Point padding

The group winners will recieve 1 round of average point padding on 9th of Aug 16:30.

Main stage Point padding

The Upper Final teams will recieve 1 round of Average point padding 13th of Aug.

The winners of the Upper Final will recieve 1 round of average point padding 16th of Aug.

Scoring System and Phases

Point System

Points are awarded based on your players’ in-game performance:

- **Kills:** (Total / number of rounds) x 10

- **Assists:** (Total / number of rounds) x 6

- **Deaths:** (Total / number of rounds) x -4

- **KD-rating:** 0-4 points

 - 0.8< = 1 point

 - 1< = 2 points

 - 1.25< = 3 points

 - 1.5< = 4 points

- Winning a match series: 2 points

- Losing a match series:0 points

Example: If a player scores 11 points in map 1, 12 in map 2, and 9 in map 3, they receive (32/3) = 10.7 points plus their average KD rating and 2 extra points if their team won.

Fantasy Phases

- Building Phase: Experiment with different player combinations before the first match.

- Edit Phase: Change your captain or use Sell Tokens when no matches are live. Schedule your captain changes via the timeline.

- Game Phase: Cheer for your players as they compete and earn points.

Captain Feature

Boost your player’s points by 50% by assigning them as your Captain. You can swap Captains daily during the Edit Phase, but remember, you lose your swap for the day if your Captain starts a match series.

**Captain = 1.5x bonus points**

Sell Tokens

Use Sell Tokens during the Edit Phase to sell and buy new players. Refunds are at the original purchase price, and points from sold players remain in your score. Note the max 2 per team limitation.

Tips for Newcomers

- Analyze Stats: Look at player stats and recent performance to make informed decisions.

- Strategize with Captains: Use the Captain feature wisely to maximize your points. Plan your Captain swaps carefully.

- Smart Use of Sell Tokens: Save your Sell Tokens for critical moments when you need to make strategic changes to your team.

Community and Support

Join our vibrant community on Discord to share strategies, ask questions, and stay updated. We also offer tutorials and guides for newcomers, ensuring everyone can enjoy the fantasy league experience.

FAQ

Q: How can I register for the Fantasy League?**  

A: Simply [sign up here](#) before the next match.

Q: Are there any eligibility requirements?**  

A: No, anyone can join and participate in the fantasy league. Make sure we can ship to your country.

Q: How often can I change my captain?**  

A: You can swap your captain daily during the Edit Phase.

Q: How are the points calculated?**  

A: Points are based on kills, assists, deaths, KD-rating, and match outcomes as detailed in the point system above.

Stay Tuned

We reserve the right to make changes to the Point System and other features, but we’ll always keep you informed through our website and Discord server.

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Get your team ready, and let the games continue! 🌟