You taught me every important part of Stronghold Crusader economy, helped me grow as a 2v2 teammate, and always gave me useful advice when I needed it. Your guidance helped shape my gameplay and my confidence on the battlefield. This tribute is a mark of my respect.

With respect — UnCle Fester & the SHC Community

SHC Command Center

Community Hub

Everything needed to compete, connect, follow the season, and build the Stronghold Crusader community.

Permanent Membership

Join SHC Community

Join beyond a single tournament. Start through Discord and prepare a verified community identity for future records and events.

Membership options →02

Verified Clans

Clan Registry

Establish your clan identity, submit your roster, and share your best Stronghold Crusader battle highlights.

View Clans →03

SHC War Board

Match Planner

Post 1v1 or 2v2 availability, find opponents, and arrange your next Stronghold Crusader battle.

Find A Match →04

Player Registry

Players

Explore approved warriors, GameRanger identities, records, and season standing.

Open Registry →05

Community Channel

Forum

Discuss strategy, find practice opponents, and talk directly with the SHC community.

Enter Forum →06

War Council

Suggestions

Share ideas that improve SHC events, community features, and future seasons.

Share an Idea →

SHC Verified Access // Resource Directory

Approved Links

Use these official SHC routes for membership, records, matches, fair-play requirements, and community media.

Official community

SHC Discord

Announcements, staff contact, player verification, opponents, and event coordination.Open Discord ↗02

Verified archive

Community Records

Staff-reviewed player identities, match history, videos, and corrections.Browse records →03

Fair-play standard

Integrity Programme

Read the official-match client requirement and certified environment policy.Read integrity policy →04

Featured battle

1v1 Match Highlight

Watch the currently featured SHC community duel directly on YouTube.Watch on YouTube ↗05

Opponent network

Match Planner

Publish your availability and find an open 1v1 or 2v2 challenge.Open War Board →06

Player access

Community Membership

Start a permanent community identity separately from tournament entry.View access routes →

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SHC Rulebook · Season 01

Tournament Integrity

These protocols protect fair competition, real identities, and a respectful Stronghold Crusader community.

Competition standardSeason 01 · Revision 1.0

1v1 format · Admin enforced

01
Eligibility
Use your real playing identity
Register with your genuine GameRanger account and a reachable Discord identity. Alternate accounts and impersonation are prohibited.
Required
02
Input control
Maximum 15 CPS
Click speed is capped at 15 CPS. Scripts, macros, automated inputs, or hardware tools used to exceed the limit are prohibited.
Strict limit
03
Fair competition
No cheats, trainers, or scripts
Unapproved third-party advantages may result in match cancellation, removal from the event, and a wider SHC competition ban.
Zero tolerance
04
Match integrity
Certified match environment
Official matches require the approved SHC Integrity Client, the expected game build, and completion of the pre-match verification procedure.
Official matches
05
Match day
Arrive early and keep result proof
Players should enter the room ten minutes early. A fifteen-minute no-show may become a forfeit, and result screenshots must be retained.
Match protocol
06
Connection
VPN use requires staff approval
Use a direct connection where possible. Any VPN exception must be discussed and approved before the official match begins.
Approval required
07
Conduct
Compete without harassment
Targeted insults, intimidation, discrimination, and repeated disruptive behaviour can lead to removal. Disputes should be sent privately to staff.
Mandatory
08
Participation
Clan and independent players are welcome
Clan members and independent players may compete when their identity and entry details can be verified by SHC staff.
Staff verified
09
Approval
Registration is not automatic bracket entry
SHC staff review every registration. A player enters the official bracket only after identity and eligibility checks are complete.
Admin review

Integrity Notice

Breaking tournament rules may result in immediate elimination and a permanent ban from SHC events.

Season 1 // Elimination Phase

Knockout Bracket

The top verified competitors from each group advance into the SHC elimination path.

Bracket awaits qualified players

08 Competition slots03 Elimination phases01 Season champion

Phase 01Qualified Seeds

Group A · 1stQualifier A1

Group B · 2ndQualifier B2

Group B · 1stQualifier B1

Group A · 2ndQualifier A2

Phase 02Semi Finals

Match SF-01Pending qualificationA1 vs B2

Match SF-02Pending qualificationB1 vs A2

Final PhaseSHC Final

♛

Season 1 ChampionshipWinner SF-01 vs Winner SF-02Champion not decided

Bracket seeding is based on verified group results. No player positions are final until SHC staff confirm the official match records.

SHC Broadcast Desk

Live Broadcasts

Featured duels, match archives, and the official SHC tournament transmission centre.

Broadcast archive

Featured TransmissionFeatured Match

Match Vault

Qualifying Phase

Group Stage

Top players from each group advance to the knockout bracket. Groups are confirmed after Season 1 registration closes.

Qualifying Group

Group A

04 Seats

Player	W	L	Status
TBD	—	—	Pending
TBD	—	—	Pending
TBD	—	—	Pending
TBD	—	—	Pending

Placement PendingGroup A · 01

Qualifying Group

Group B

04 Seats

Player	W	L	Status
TBD	—	—	Pending
TBD	—	—	Pending
TBD	—	—	Pending
TBD	—	—	Pending

Placement PendingGroup B · 02

Additional groups will be added once the final approved player count is confirmed.

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📅 Season 1 Operations

Match Schedule

Timeline calibration in progress

🗓️

Match Schedule Pending

Official match days, check-in windows, group fixtures, and knockout rounds will appear here after Season 1 registration and bracket review are complete.

Entry lockRoster verification

Pending

Fixture releaseGroups and check-ins

Queued

Final operationKnockout schedule

Locked

Check-in windowsGroup fixturesKnockout rounds

🗺️

🗺️ Season 1 Intelligence

Approved Map Pool

Map database scanning

🗺️

Battlefield Rotation Pending

The Season 1 map pool is under final review. Official maps, match settings, and rotation details will be published here before the tournament bracket begins.

01Map reviewCompetitive suitability

02Settings lockRules and starting resources

03Pool releaseOfficial rotation publication

Season 1Official rotationTransmission pending

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🏅

🏅 Season Intelligence

Season Standings

Ranking system online

Season 1 Leaderboard

Results pending

Rankings update after verified tournament results are submitted and approved by SHC staff.

Verified results onlyScore proof requiredSeason 1

#	Player	GR ID	W	L	Win %	Points
—	First official battles have not been recorded yet.Approved match results will appear here once Season 1 begins.

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Tournament Entry // Season 01

Enter The 1v1 Arena

A focused competition entry for Season 1. Permanent community membership remains separate on the Player Access page.

Battle format1v1 · Admin verified

⚔

Battle Format

1v1 Duel Entry

Open

Registration closes September 17, 2026 — 11:59 PM UTC.

ENTRY CHECKLIST

Use your real GameRanger ID and Discord username.

Read and accept the SHC Integrity Client requirement.

After submitting, inform UnCle Fester through Discord.

In-Game Name *

GameRanger ID *

Discord Username *

Email Address *

Country

Skill Level

Clan Name

Clan Tag

📬 After registering, check your Inbox and Spam/Junk folder for the SHC confirmation email.

Keep the tournament host informed

After submitting, notify UnCle Fester through Gameranger or Discord that your entry was sent. If the form, confirmation email, or registration process shows an error, contact the host with a screenshot so SHC staff can help.

Security verification protects tournament entry from automated spam.

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💬 SHC Community

Join Our Discord Server

Join the official SHC Tournament Discord to find opponents, receive tournament announcements, submit score proof, watch live matches, and connect with the Stronghold Crusader community.

LIVE

Community

1v1

Matches

2v2

Matches

Join SHC Discord

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Community Hub

Join SHC Community

Clan Registry

Match Planner

Players

Forum

Suggestions

SHC Discord

Community Records

Integrity Programme

1v1 Match Highlight

Match Planner

Community Membership

Tournament Integrity

Use your real playing identity

Maximum 15 CPS

No cheats, trainers, or scripts

Certified match environment

Arrive early and keep result proof

VPN use requires staff approval

Compete without harassment

Clan and independent players are welcome

Registration is not automatic bracket entry

Live Broadcasts

Group Stage

Group A

Group B

Match Schedule

Approved Map Pool

Season Standings

Season 1 Leaderboard

1v1 Duel Entry

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