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This rule does not apply when attacking a town/village.

AlFeyn asked a question about this rule back on 02.06.2013!

The rules contain the following clause:
5.1. The so-called "red rush" is prohibited, meaning that a player playing as red is not allowed to attack on the first day of the week with reinforcements purchased on that day:
a) against a blue Castle (even if the Castle is not guarded)
b) against blue heroes or guarded mines, if the presence of reinforcements can affect the outcome of the battle or losses in the battle for either player.

Question - why is there a difference between clauses a and b?
What is the deep meaning behind this?
Why are there stricter requirements for attacking a Castle?

And the outcome of this game determines whether a team of 5 will advance to the semi-finals. The teams were tied 1-1, and in the decisive third match, it was 2-2. Is it considered normal to penalize for such a violation in such an important game? Faria clearly bought the blue color to defend against a red rush on 211 against a village with units, right.
In Miron's message, which Sanin is strangely deleting instead of just deleting the "insults," there was also constructive feedback. There are no rules regarding mirror matches in the competition.

Added after 25 minutes
The second question, which also involves Sanin and Faria.

The tables have been updated. The deadline for the two matches in the 1/2 stage is June 4th.

An ODD (one-on-one duel) has been scheduled for the match between Xocenk and Faria on May 13th at 6:00 PM Moscow time. The minimum game time is 5 hours; if one player is more than an hour late, a technical defeat will be awarded.

On what basis can an ODD be requested before the start of the stage (and not only)? We had no agreement on a game, especially with my absence! Why is Sanin siding with Faria? One can only guess. Yes, I eventually agreed to this ODD. I don't see the point in deviating if I can play. But there is no proper regulation for ODDs!
And what is the penalty if one of the opponents leaves the game before 5 hours have passed?