• When members ranked below you are victorious against members ranked above you, it's possible the member will jump over you in rank and you will move down one rung. This depends on the ranks involved.
  • Example(per 50% rank gain) :You are currently ranked #7. If the #10 ranked member defeats the #1 ranked member, then #10 will advance to the #5 rung and you will fall to the #8 rung.

• League Names
  • If your League name is deemed offensive or contains profanity, your account may be removed.
  • If your League name is deemed abusive towards another member, your account may be removed.
  • You can edit your League name by using the ‘My Account’ tab and choosing the ‘Edit Username’ option. If you have problems changing your League name, please use the ‘Contact Admin’ link, located on the 'Support' tab.
• E-mail Address
  • Your E-mail address must be kept current at all times, in case you need to be contacted. You can use the 'Edit E-mail Address' link on the 'My Account' tab to edit your E-mail address.
• Password Security
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password.
  • You are not permitted to share your password with anyone for any reason.
• Inactivity
  • In order to keep the League as dynamic as possible, your account will be automatically deleted if you are inactive for 120 days. However, one of the features of our Premium Membership Program is never being deleted for inactivity. Information regarding our Premium Membership Program can be found here .
• Multiple Accounts
  • Only one account is allowed per person. There are no exceptions to this rule.
  • It is forbidden for more than one person to use or share the same account.
  • Multiple accounts from the same location will be investigated and possibly removed.

• Chat
  • The best way to find League matches is to announce in chat that you are looking for a League match so that other members will know you are interested in League-play. You can also directly challenge a specific member in chat.
• Formal Challenges
  • Most Leagues permit the use of Formal Challenges. A complete overview of the Formal Challenge system can be found here .
• 5 time(s) Per Day
  • You may play the same member 5 time(s) per day. However, you may play as many different members as you would like on any given day. A “MyLeague” day begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
• Verify Information
  • We recommend you ensure a potential opponent is also a member of the League before starting your match. You can do this very easily by searching for your opponent using the 'Search for Players' tool.

• Opponents
  • You are not allowed to report losses to another member that also plays from the same computer as you. Our security software will detect this activity if it is attempted, and participating accounts may be penalized or removed.
• Sportsmanship
  • The same rules that apply to behavior in chat (covered in a later section) also apply during matches.

• Reporting the Loss
  • In one-on-one matches, the loser of the match reports the loss to the winner.
  • In partner matches, each member of the losing team reports a loss to both partners of the winning team. At the end of the match, you would either gain two wins or report two losses.
  • In “free for all” matches (matches in which multiple opponents are competing against each other without partners), each loser of the match must report a loss to one overall winner.
  • When playing matches with more than one opponent, it is important for losses to be reported in the proper order if rank will be affected by the order of report. You must report to the better-ranked opponent first in those cases. It is your responsibility to make sure you report in the correct order when necessary. Not doing so may result in penalty.
• Unreported Matches
  • If your opponent does not report their loss within one hour after completing the match or prior to starting another match, you should click on the “Contact Admin” link and then use the “Unreported Match” form.

• Wearing of the AAB nic :

New Rule as of APRIL 1st 2010.. Any new player signing up on this ladder doesn't have to wear a AAB in front of their nic

• Top Five Playoffs:

1)The Top 5 Playoffs takes place every Last Saturday of the month at 1pm PST,4pm ET, and 9pm GMT in Safe Harbor Games, AAB Ladder Room.

2)The match play is:
Rank #5 vs. Rank #4 (Match=5 Points)
Winner vs. Rank #3 (Match=5 Points)
Winner vs. Rank #2 (Match=7 Points)
Winner vs. Rank #1 (Match=9 Points)

3)The ranks of #6 and #7 are standby positions. If ranks #1 through #5 do not show at the start of the playoffs, rank #6 and #7 will be used at this time. This is the only time that the #6 and #7 ranked players are used. No more than 5 players maximum will play in the Top 5 Playoffs.
If players ranked 1-5 ALL show for the Top 5 Playoffs, then all prior commitments for the #6 and #7 players are completed. The rank of the #6 and #7 players remain the same.

4)The cutoff for entering the Top 5 Playoffs is Saturday 2 am PT. At this time the Top 7 ranks will be frozen. Anyone who might accidentally enter the top 7 after the cutoff will have their rank adjusted to their original rank, prior to the start of the playoffs.

5)A player in the Top 5 Playoffs who is unable to attend will be moved to the rank of #8, IF PERSONAL WRITTEN NOTIFICATION is given to the TOP 5 Playoff Director prior to the rank freeze.

6)All Top 5 players,including the #6 amd #7 ranked player, must be present in the AAB Ladder Room by start time, or be moved to rank #20 if ADVANCE PERSONAL WRITTEN NOTIFICATION WAS NOT received by the Top 5 Playoff Director before the rank freeze. A five minute grace period will be allowed.

7)During the Top 5 Playoffs, if a player has booted during the match, that player has 7 minutes to return to the table. If that player does not return, the match is forfeited. If a player boots more than three (3) times during the Top 5 Playoffs, that player will forfeit his/her current match.

8)Rank freeze means that from Saturday 5 AM ET until Saturday 4 PM ET its illegal to play matches which can change top 7 on ladder ( ex. #1 loses vs #9 and #9 goes to #5 pushing #7 out of top 7) Those matches will be counted as illegal, and it's recomended to pay attention and try to avoid those matches. Please check ranks before you play a match.

9)Top 5 players must play any other player who may challenge them while the playoffs are in progress and waiting to play(with the exception of the Top 5 Player ondeck for the next match). This is on the provisions that a potential loss will not affect positions within the Top 5 prior to the completion of the championship playoffs, and the playoff match will take preference in timing, should the match be incomplete.This is a permitted cause for an incomplete match to be finished at a later time without penalty.

10)All Top 5 matches will be reported by ADMIN ONLY !!

11)All rules are subject to change to better fit ALL players needs.

• Camping:

“Camping” is defined as showing in the room, but not responding to challenges at all in the main lobby. Usually it is a result of someone being in the room, then leaving their computer and forgetting to come back or leave the room.

if you are left in room more than 15 mins you will be softly booted and may return when available to play

• Playing A Match:

match points; 5 points is set as default.
All AAB player challenges must be made in the lobby of AAB Ladder Room in Safe Harbor Games or by the Formal Challenge procedure.
SafeHarborGamesOnline, AAB Ladder Room is the Home of AAB Ladder. ALL players are to play their matches in SHG site, AAB LADDER ROOM.
Before playing the same person consecutively, players must check lobby for an other players that are available. A announcement in lobby looking for other players must be made at this time. Any other player has priority to challenge either one of the players that previosly just played.
You are allowed to play Ladder matches against people who live in the same household as you; but you should limit matches against them.

• Behavior In The Lobby:

The lobby (The area where the tables are) is an area for friendly chat and the place where new visitors to AAB are welcomed. First impressions count for a great deal and to that end, it is not an area for you to argue and fight with other players. If you have a disagreement with another member, then you should occupy a table and invite a member of the Admin Staff to join you. Chat that is harassing, unfriendly or abusive in the lobby will not be tolerated and will be dealt with severely. You have been warned. It's important to be considerate to all players, whether members of AAB or not.
AAB complies with Safe Harbor Games Code of Conduct.

• Leapfrogging:

Only affects players in the top 4 ranks
Rule allows each NEW #2 player to get their chance at the #1 rank. The player holding the #1 rank must allow a NEW #2 player a chance to play for the 1 spot prior to accepting challenges from either #3 or # 4 ranks. Rank #2 cannot legally play rank #3 until the new #2 has played #1.

• # 1 vs # 2:

1) Rank #1 vs #2 Play: Current #1 and 2 players must play at least every 3 days or they will be rung down. 1 vs 2 - The match will be played to at least 7 points; at the discretion and agreement of the players, may be played for any # of points, but at least 9. The two top players should play as soon as possible after a change in the top two spots, in order to free up movement within the top of the ladder. The top 2 players have 7 days to play their 1 vs 2.The 7 days starts @ 12:01 est of receiving your new rank If either of the two top players are unable to play within 7 days, admin will move BOTH players to rank #6 and #7 respectively. Admin reserves the right to move only one player if proper cause. The top position on the ladder is lost when #2 rank wins a match over #1 rank. When this occurs, the previous #1 rank is moved to rank #25. The #2 player is to be moved to the #20 when losing the 1 vs 2 match

2)# 1 vs # 2 may only be played a maximum of once per calendar day, unless mutually agreed by both players. A second challenge within the same calendar day may be declined by either party with no avoiding coming into play.

3)Any new # 1 players are not required to defend their # 1 ranking on the same calendar day of becoming new #1. A second challenge within the same calendar day may be declined by either party with no avoiding coming into play.

• Voluntary Rank Reduction:

Players can ask Admin. for rank reduction if they are not able to play for a few days.

• Inactivity
  • Members in the Top Ten must play a League match at least once every 7 days; otherwise, you will be automatically dropped five rungs and your inactivity counter is reset. There are no exceptions to this rule.

• Avatars
  • The rules of common decency should be followed when uploading images to use as avatars. Inappropriate avatars may be removed without warning or notification.
• Cheating
  • If you believe your opponent is cheating, then you should contact the Admin staff.
• Abuse
  • It is forbidden to abuse or harass another League member.
  • It is important to remember that two wrongs do not make a right. If you are being harassed by another League member, contact the Admin staff for assistance. Do not take matters into your own hands or return the abuse, or you could be penalized as well.
• Nice Guy Rule
  • Please note that behavior guidelines govern all methods of communication. This includes chat, E-mail, message forums, instant messenger services, etc. Treat other members with respect!