The Quake III Festival FreezeTag 4v4 tournament, set for October 11, 2025, has received a rules update following player feedback and internal discussions among organizers. The changes include:
  • Voice chat is now mandatory: All players must have an active microphone during matches.

  • Quad damage removed: Quad is now disabled by default on all maps for the entire tournament.

  • No additional packs in WL: Extra packs, including the osp2 update, will not be introduced.

  • Prize split policy: If a team has a fifth substitute player, the captain decides how to allocate any prize share based on impact and activity.

  • Newcomer requirements: New players must have played at least 15 pickup games (4v4) to qualify. Additionally, they will receive an initial manual ELO of 1200, and a minimum of 1000 ELO is required to participate at the tournament’s start.

  • Discipline enforcement: Violations related to ruining games, refusing to play, or similar misconduct will result in disqualification and a ban from all future Pride tournaments and events.

For full details and registration info, check the original post.