Major changes to ESL rules for the 2024 season
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Number of changes in ECL composition
One of the key changes is the regulation of the number of changes in the composition of ECL (Esports Championship Level) teams. ESL has established restrictions and recommendations for frequent player changes, which is designed to stabilize rosters and prevent possible imbalances.
New guidelines on conflict of interest
ESL has made significant changes to its conflict of interest rules. Participants and coaches are now prohibited from having a financial interest in the success of other tournament participants. They must also provide evidence of the absence of conflicts of interest and business ties in controversial situations.
New guidelines on conflict of interest
ESL has made significant changes to its conflict of interest rules. Participants and coaches are now prohibited from having a financial interest in the success of other tournament participants. They must also provide evidence of the absence of conflicts of interest and business ties in controversial situations.
Concept Analysis Conflict of Interest
These prohibitions also apply to direct or indirect influence on other organizations, as well as ownership of shares or interests in them. However, an exception is possible for insignificant amounts that cannot be compared with the direct benefit from the success of the organization.
Changes in ESL regulations may be related to the upcoming acquisition of FaZe Clan by the Canadian holding GameSquare, also the owner of Complexity Gaming. Complexity’s founder, Jason Lake, expresses his intention to buy back his organization to avoid possible negative consequences from investors in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The new points in the rules are described as follows:
2.12.1 Conflicts of Interest for Participants Players and coaches who are part of a team are required to have no financial interest in the success of other participants competing in the same event. They must declare that there is no conflict of interest, including any business relationship, such as common management or ownership, with any other participant.
2.12.2 Conflicts of Interest for Team Personnel Persons or entities having direct or indirect influence or control over any organization participating in the competition may not exercise direct or indirect influence or hold shares, interests or other financial interests in such organization. An exception may be allowed in the case of extremely minimal or “unintended” participation, for example, if the amount is such that the financial benefit from it will never exceed the direct benefit from the success of the actual organization.
Other significant changes
According to the new changes, ESL has revised the regions to more accurately reflect the process of conducting the qualifying stages. The list included:
- North America
- South America and Antarctica
- Asia
- Oceania
- Europe and Africa
These changes are intended to improve access to participation in esports events and expand geographic representation. In addition, regions can be subdivided into sub-regions at the discretion of ESL, providing additional opportunities for more precise team matching.
The ESL solution also allows regions to be broken down into smaller units at their discretion
In the context of ESL Challenger League teams, they can now make changes to their roster of up to three players, up from the previous two. However, it is necessary to retain the bulk of last season’s starting lineup until the majority of games are completed in the first part of the regular season.
Three bugs have been added to the list of allowed actions in the gameplay, including:
- Covering the bomb with objects on the map or graffiti spray
- Using graffiti spray to track the time of the bomb
- Silent jumps
These changes affect teams’ strategies and require them to plan and coordinate more carefully during the game.
The changes to ESL represent important steps in the development of eSports. New rules and opportunities for regional divisions create a favorable environment for growth and attracting new players and teams.
