FAQ Esports

Department of Intramurals and Recreation


JOHN JAY ESPORTS - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 

  1. What is Esports?

Esports is the fast-growing industry of competitive video gaming.
 

  1. Who can participate in the Esports program at John Jay? 

All members of the John Jay community can participate in our Esports program and ECAC schedule, including full-time, part-time and graduate students, as well as staff and faculty. You must register with a valid John Jay email (@jjay.cuny.edu) 
 

  1. What is the ECAC? What type of Esports activities does the ECAC sponsor?

The ECAC is the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference, which provides post-season varsity sport opportunities for east coast schools Division I, II, and III. 

The ECAC now sponsors Esports activities ranging from intramural/club/recreation play to varsity level competition. John Jay’s membership with ECAC Esports will be purely recreational for the Spring 2021 semester, meaning John Jay community members can play without practice, tryout, or other requirements typical of a varsity sport. Even on a recreational level, students will have access to post-season and special event opportunities.
 

  1. Are there academic qualifications to compete in Esports? 

Students must be in good academic standing to compete in Esports. As with all extracurricular activities, we encourage students to find a healthy balance between their academic load and other activities. Academic advisement is available at http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/academic-advisement-center
 

  1. Once I register, do I have to commit to the full schedule? 

Yes. If, after forfeiting two (2) games in one season, players will be disqualified and removed from the bracket and possibly any remaining matches. This will disqualify them from any postseason or finals brackets. Players who have been disqualified in this manner will still be allowed to compete in future seasons. 
 

  1. Can I use John Jay facilities to compete in Esports? 

There is currently no Esports facility to use to compete in Esports. Opportunities to compete are exclusively virtual in Spring 2021.

Players are responsible for the integrity of their own video game consoles, PCs, and internet connections. Teams will be responsible for the integrity of video game consoles, PCs, and internet connections provided by them. To check if your PC can run certain games, visit https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri 
 

  1. Can I borrow a laptop from John Jay to use for competing?  

Laptops are available through the Classroom Lab Support Services (CLSS) Office. To check if a PC can run certain games, visit https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri 

To request a laptop, please visit this link: https://doitapps.jjay.cuny.edu/misc/laptoploaner/studlogin.php

  1. Does John Jay have a varsity Esports team? 

No. 
 

  1. Does John Jay offer scholarships to compete in Esports? 

No. 
 

  1. Outside of the ECAC schedule, how can I participate in Esports? 

We encourage Esports participants to connect on our Discord servers. Using this communication tool, you can invite other John Jay community members to play or practice outside of the regular competition schedule.

Please join ECAC discord here: https://discord.gg/KEYQQDk
Please join the John Jay Esports discord server here: https://discord.gg/v8nmC28sax

  1. If I am interested in a multiplayer game, how can I form a team? 

We encourage Esports participants to connect on our Discord servers. Using this communication tool, you can find other Esports community members who play the same game as you and work together to form a team. 

Please join ECAC discord here: https://discord.gg/KEYQQDk
Please join the John Jay Esports discord server here: https://discord.gg/v8nmC28sax

Each game has a different roster size — you are able to have as many substitutes as starters:

·        Overwatch 6 starters & 6 subs,

·        League of Legends 5 starters & 5 subs,

·        Valorant 5 starters & 5 subs,

·        Rocket League 3 starters & 3 subs,

·        Super Smash 3 starters & 3 subs,

·        Hearthstone 3 starters & 3 subs,

·        Fortnite 2 starters & 2 subs,

·        the sport titles are a 1 person roster. 
 

  1. I’ve never played Esports before, can I still play? 

Absolutely. Once again, connecting on Discord with other John Jay community members is a good way to find other competitors at your level. In addition, the ECAC Esports league employs a swiss scheduling method that matches participants up with their appropriate level of competition. You may want to try a game before registering for the regular season or watch videos on YouTube or Twitch to get acquainted.

 

  1. How do I report misconduct during Esports competitions?

Should you wish to report a violation of the Code of Conduct (see ECAC Rulebook), please email esports@jjay.cuny.edu
 

  1. Can I play other games outside of the ECAC titles?

You may always connect with fellow participants on our Discord servers to play any games in which your peers also have interest. However, we only offer tournament style play in our ten titles. 

Please check our titles, formats and rules below: 

GAME TITLES:

PLATFORMS,FORMATS & RULES

For all the in-the-game settings and rules please reference: THE ECAC RULE BOOK.

Overwatch 

A team-based first-person shooter, where players

choose from a roster of heroes to assemble a team.

 

Platform: PC

 

6v6 format Six (6) player minimum, twelve (12) player maximum roster size.

 

Matches: best of five (5) games. 

Hearthstone 

A collectible card game featuring heroes from the

Warcraft universe.

 

Platform: PC

 

3v3 conquest format 

Three (3) player minimum, six (6) player maximum roster size.

 

Matches: best of five (5) games conquest.

 

Deck format: Standard.

Rocket League 

A physics based soccer game where players pilot a car

with a rocket engine to hit the ball around.

 

Platform: Multiple (Crossplay) 

 

3v3 format Three (3) player minimum, six (6) player maximum roster size.

 

Matches: best of five (5) games. 


 

Madden NFL 21 

American football simulation using teams from the NFL.

 

Platform: PC, PS4 or Xbox One 

 

3v3 format Three (3) player minimum, six (6) player maximum roster size.

 

Matches: best of five (5) games elimination.

Fifa 2020

Soccer simulation using national and international

teams from FIFA.

 

Platform: PC, PS4, or Xbox One 

 

3v3 format  Three (3) player minimum, six (6) player maximum roster size.

 

Matches: best of five (5) games elimination.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

A fighting game in which the objective is to knock the

opponent off the stage and eliminate all of their stocks.

 

Platform: Nintendo Switch

 

3v3 9-Stock Crew Battle Format Three (3) player minimum, six (6) player maximum roster size.

 

Matches: best of three (3) crew battles. This means there will potentially be three (3) crew battles that take place. Once a team has won two crew battles, they will be considered the winner. 

Fortnite

Third person battle royale in which players drop onto

an island and fight to be the last ones standing.

 

Platform: PC, PS4, and Xbox One (crossplay).

 

Battle Royale Duos.

Two (2) player minimum, four (4) player maximum roster size.

Valorant

First-person shooter in which teams work together to

defend or attack an objective.

 

Platform: PC 

 

5v5 Format 

Five (5) player minimum, ten (10) player maximum roster size.

 

Matches: Best of three (3)

League of Legends

Platform: PC 

 

Hosted by Caldwell University: Registration Now Closed
 

During ECAC ESports Spring 2021 Gaming Season players will have the option to participate in 10 games.

Please see the schedule below, also available at www.johnjayathletics.com/esports 

 

 

  1. How can I be involved with John Jay Esports even if I don’t play Esports?

There are many ways to be involved in the exciting world of Esports, including, but not limited to, marketing and promotions support, team management, coaching, and general administration. The Athletics & Recreation Department is seeking students who have a Federal Work Study allocation through their financial aid package to work with our growing Esports program. For more information, email esports@jjay.cuny.edu. 
 

  1. What considerations are there for player wellness?

John Jay takes the health and wellbeing of all students very seriously. For a list of resources available to students, please visit https://jjay.cuny.edu/wellness-resources 

 

For a full list of rules, please follow this link: ECAC Spring 2021 Rulebook

Visit the John Jay Esports website for the full schedule and list of titles: www.johnjayathletics.com/esports 

Please scroll below for Game Day Procedures, also outlined at the following link: ECAC Spring 2021 Guidebook