| ~BGL BIRTHDAYS~ |
~JANUARY~
inquisitive - 05
Mad_Grammie - 06
MissDicey - 09
Mommaj_64 - 13
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~FEBRUARY~
Greeneyes - 05
UnicornGirl - 08
magical_spider - 12
cheeky_sushi2 - 17
ProudArmyMom - 18
beaches451 - 20
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~MARCH~
EGYPT_My_Love - 04
Raiderben77 - 07
sugi1 - 18
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~APRIL~
Mermaid_angel - 07
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~MAY~
seemeenow - 05
Hiccup - 06
GTB__Koukla - 25
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~JUNE~
Sea_Of_Love - 03
__1__Airman - 12
Z1_2Beat - 25
ReptileHouse - 28
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~JULY~
Viny - 03
sherrylee42 - 03
bluejeans - 03
Liberty - 03
FantazmagoricNZ - 05
QKISS - 06
eh_girl - 14
EU_BNL_frisian3 - 17
Ray1955 - 26
jigisup - 27
Merefour3 - 28
lola_cannoli - 31
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~AUGUST~
Celiafa1 - 13
Arto_d2 - 15
skyblue - 30
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~SEPTEMBER~
gail56 - 10
blueeyed - 16
Jary2 - 17
EL_TEACH - 24
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~OCTOBER~
BGL`s Birthday - 01
Alexandrite1313 - 23
JustDuckee - 24
Arizona_Starr - 28
pipsy_5 - 28
flotsom - 31
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~NOVEMBER~
BGL_Athenian - 07
Capt_Chadman - 09
FluffyCloud - 11
she_scorpio - 12
Roquette - 18
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~DECEMBER~
billad - 07
Calypso - 12
expeditionchic - 17
ravid2 - 20
ConnieCanuck - 21
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| ~BGL RULES~ |
BGL Game Specific Rules take precedence over all MyLeague general Rules.
 Where We Play:
All BGL matches must begin and end in the BGL_Beach Room at Safe Harbor Games.
All tables must be open to allow kibitzing. A player may not use the boot or ban option to remove watchers from a match without permission.
The Time Stamp feature MUST be enabled in the game room. [Click on File at top of the screen, then Chat Options then put a check in the box that says TIME ONLY].
The BGL_Beach room has a 15 minute auto-boot for inactivity. If you are booted for inactivity you will be able to return to the room immediately.
NOTE: Top 10 players must announce TT accepting when entering the room after being booted for inactivity.
While playing Ladder matches in Safe Harbor Games, you are expected to follow the SHG Terms of Use and Service and cooperate with all SHG Staff.
Account Rules:
EMAIL ADDRESS: Your E-mail address must be kept current on the site. Use the 'USER EDITOR' if you need to change it.
LADDER NICS: Your BGL nic must match your SHG nic exactly. If it doesn't, the match is invalid and your opponent is not required to report any losses to you.
If your Ladder name is offensive or abusive to other users, or is too similar to an existing user's nic you will have to choose another.
You are only allowed to change your Ladder name once per week. Top 10 players are not allowed to change their ladder nic. Those who do will be dropped to rank 51.
ONCE PER DAY RULE: You can only play the same person once a day except in tournament matches. The day begins at 12:01am and ends at 12:00pm on PST, so if you report a match at 11:59pm PST you may play the same player again after 12:01am PST. We have a world clock on our main page for your convenience.
INACTIVITY: If you haven't played a match in 90 days you will be automatically removed for inactivity in order to keep the Ladder as dynamic as possible. Removal for inactivity is completely automated. Our players want an active league full of opponents who can be easily found.
MULTIPLE USERS: We only allow a set number of accounts from one location. If this number is exceeded your accounts will be investigated and possibly removed. We have an automated security system to keep track of this information, and all new account info is logged.
Tournament Matches:
The rules are determined for each individual tournament by the Tournament Director holding the event.
Tournaments are played in the BGL_Tours_Its4fun Room at Safe Harbor Games
Default Match Settings:
The default settings for regular ladder matches is 5 points. If both players agree, they may play for less than 5 or up to 7 points.
The default settings for Rank 1 vs Rank 2 matches is 11 points. If both players agree, they can play down to 7 points.
Ladder matches may be played in any format (e.g. No Hit, Lose to Win, Monty64) unless one of the players is in the Top 10. Both opponents must agree on the alternate format.
Challenge Procedures (See Special Rules below pertaining to Top 10)
All challenges must be made in the lobby of the BGL_Beach room, and only by players not currently in a match. The only exception is for Email Challenges.
All players in the BGL_Beach room will be required to play if challenged.
All Players may decline a challenge made within 20 minutes before the start time of a BGL tournament in which that player registered.
If challenged by more than one player, you cannot accept the first challenge over the others.
If you have multiple people challenging you at once you should play the person with the highest rank.
You cannot leave or offer to forfeit a match to challenge another player under any circumstances.
A higher ranked player may not challenge a lower ranked player unless it is a Top 10 spot challenge
VERIFY MEMBER: We recommend that you make sure potential opponents belong to the BGL Ladder before starting your match. You can do this very easily using our find player utility.
Reporting the Match:
Report Immediately: Losses must be reported immediately after a game is completed before any further Ladder matches are started. Failure to report may result in the player being dropped in rank.
Unreported Matches: If your opponent has not reported your match you should send them a friendly reminder to post using your SafeHarbor Friends if they are still in the room or online in your friendlist.
If you get no response please follow the SUPPORT link and submit an UNREPORTED MATCH claim against them. Ladder staff will handle the situation from there for you. If you provide a screen shot of the match as proof, the admins will report your match for you without waiting 24 hours.
You should never harass another user in chat or interrupt their matches in an attempt to get them to report.
Players that fail to report on their own multiple times will be rung automatically through the software.
Problems Reporting: If you have a problem and cannot report your own loss follow the SUPPORT link and request assistance with this from Ladder Staff.
Failure to finish a match:
If you are disconnected for any reason before a match is finished, your opponent must wait 5 minutes for you to return to the match. If you do not return within 5 minutes, it is considered a loss regardless of the standing of the match and you must report it promptly.
There are no unfinished matches. If you cannot finish a match for any reason, you must report the loss to your opponent.
When your opponent boots, you must type it in the lobby for all to see clearly, with the time stamp.
The only exception to this is the 1 vs 2 match. This match takes priority and must be finished at the earliest time possible.
Special Game-Specific Rules Applying to Top 10:
Top 10 Challenge Procedures:
A player in the Top 10 must offer a down match upon entering the lobby by stating "TT accepting." If no challenge has been made after 2 minutes have passed on the time stamp, the player is free to challenge an up or accept an open match from a player offering one. Top 10 players CANNOT offer an open match at any time or just sit at a table waiting for someone to sit down with them.
When a Top 10 player is challenged, they must wait for at least 2 challenges or until 2 minutes have passed on the time stamp before accepting a sole challenge or asking for ranks. Once ranks are called no other challenges are accepted. Once 2 minutes have passed on the time stamp, only challenges made within that time may be considered.
We only use the minute time stamp with NO seconds. EXAMPLE: If someone challenges at :32, as soon as the SHG time stamp gets to :34 any further challenges are late and are not valid.
The ONLY exceptions to this rule are if a player is returning from a disconnection/boot where their opponent is still waiting for them, or for a Scheduled 1 vs 2 Formal Challenge match.
Top 10 Activity:
TT players must be active 5 of those 7 days. If for any reason a TT player
needs
two consecutive days without playing, a VRR is best so that others may climb the
laddder as well.
Infractions of this rule will result in a player's rank being reduced.
Top 10 Spot Challenge Rule:
· There is no more spot or rank defence rule but players in the top ten must now play at least 30 matches in any 7 day period. This can include matches in tourneys, but there must be at least 21 matches in Beach and the rest can be made up by either tourneys or Beachplay.
· TT players must be active 5 of those 7 days. If for any reason a TT playerneeds two consecutive days without playing, a VRR is best so that others may climb the laddder as well.
· Failing to achieve this will result in that player being reduced to rank 21.
· (NB If as a player you feel that you cannot meet this it is best to ask for a rank reduction so other members have a chance to climb the ladder with active TT players that are more readily available to challenge. (This is not policed by the Administration and applied only if other player complains that the conditions above have not been met and are valid).
Rank 1 vs 2 Formal Challenges:
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· All 1 vs 2 matches MUST be played in the BGL_Tour_Its4fun Room allowing players to kibbitz the match without being challenged.
· A New Rank 2 has the ability to issue a Formal Challenge to Rank 1. http://www.myleague.com/bgl/standings/formalChallenge/
· Once a 1 vs 2 Formal challenge is issued by Rank 2. Rank 1 may not play Rank 3 or 4. Rank 2 may refuse a challenge from Rank 3 until this Formal Challenge is played.
· 1 vs 2 Formal Challenges may only be issued by Rank 2 on the ladder to the current Rank 1.
· After losing to Rank 1, the same Rank 2 may not issue another Formal Challenge until 3 days have passed since the last formal match with Rank 1.
· The 1 vs 2 Formal Challenge is required to be played within 24 hours - but timezone differences etc. will be taken into consideration if an extension is needed.
· Any extension must be requested PRIOR to the 24 hour period elapsing & granted by BGL Admins.
· It is the responsibility of BOTH players to be flexible and open to communication so as to organize a set time for this match.
· All communication relating to the set up of your 1 vs 2 Formal Challenge match, MUST be cc'ed to BGL Admins- bg.ladder@gmail.com
· Failure to notify the BGL Admins of the scheduled match time for a 1 vs 2 Formal Challenge match may result in penalty.
· Failure to play this match within 24 hours, without extension, may result in a penalty.
Responsibilities of Rank 1
Rank 1 must check their BGL registered email account frequently, so they do not miss any important mailings (1 vs 2 Formal Challenge notifications etc.)
Rank 1 must be flexible in finding a mutually acceptable time for their 1 vs 2 Formal Challenge to be played.
If Rank 1 loses to Rank 2, then former Rank 1 must notify admins to adjust their rank to 21 either by PM, MSN or send email to bg.ladder@gmail.com. NO matches can be played until rank is adjusted to 21.
Expected Behavior:
SPORTSMANSHIP: The same rules that apply to behavior in chat also apply during games. Complaints will result in a player being penalized.
CHEATING: We won't stand for cheating of any kind. This includes breaking rules, using modified executables, reporting false results, or otherwise tampering with Ladder rankings.
If you are certain your opponent is cheating you should leave the match immediately and report the suspicious activity via the SUPPORT link on the Ladder page. You do not need to report the match as a loss. If your opponent submits an unreported match claim against you be sure to reply to the inquiry mail we send you explaining your reasoning or the match will be automatically posted against you.
ABUSE: If you encounter another Ladder user behaving in an unacceptable manner in chat the best thing to do is just ignore them. If you notice one particular user being abusive repeatedly please let your Admins know. Please be sure to include all pertinent information, such as the offender's username, and proof with lobby chat or screen shots of PMs.
It is illegal to abuse or harrass another Ladder member. If you are observed being abusive in chat it will result in penalty. If you are being harrassed by another Ladder member come to us for assistance. Do not take matters into your own hands or return the abuse, or you could find yourself in trouble as well.
BGL Admins:
If you have a problem in chat look for a BGL Admin to assist you. You can find a current listing of the Admins on our main page.
Abuse of BGL Admins in relation to them doing their jobs in chat or the forums is forbidden. If you are found to be guilty of this your account will be penalized. Remember that they are volunteers dedicating their time to helping improve the quality of the Ladder for all.
To submit a complaint about a BGL Admin or a decision they have recently made, follow the CONTACT ADMIN link, found under the SUPPORT heading on the BGL main page.
Fill in the Blank:
We can't cover every aspect of gaming in our rules. Just because something is not listed here doesn't meant that it is allowed.
Use common sense. If it is something that will adversely effect other players and you might think twice about doing it's probably against the rules. Our staff have the final say in such matters. If you have a specific question please feel free to contact us via E-mail.
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