Teams cannot commence play until both teams have typed some form of the word "Ready" (rdy etc) in chat to signal they are ready for play. This is to be done on both halves of the map. This is in place to give both teams a "fair go" at setting up as infected. If the door automatically opens then play is commenced unless otherwise agreed.

Teams are to ready-up using the ReadyUp modification ONLY when they are actually ready. Once the match 'Goes Live' the players for both teams are free to move/attack. If a player has any connection problems they must be sorted out during the ReadyUp phase and their team is responsible for players not 'Readying' to prevent the round from going live. If a player has issues during the 'Live' phase of a round !pause can be used and should immediately be followed by an explanation in chat. The maximum 3 pauses per campaign are still affected by player connection issues, however if a player drops out completely a pause may be used past the limit. If your team exceeds it's maximum allowed pauses due to drop-outs it is advisable to replace that player as any further pauses after the limit, due to connection issues/drop-outs, may be grounds for dispute.

You can move around as Infected without needing to ready up. Get in position, then say !ready once you're done.