MyLeague has one of the simplest ranking systems ever used for competitive play. The concept was adopted from the ranking system used on the official Case’s Ladders. We call it a "Ladder" because each member holds a unique rank or "rung" that represents their standing among other members. The highest-ranked member holds the #1 Ladder position; for example, someone ranked #2 is ranked below the #1 member. The goal is to "climb" the Ladder all the way to the top!
- When you first join, you are placed in an “Unranked” category on the League.
- You become "Ranked" after winning your first League match. (Unranked members may play each other, and the winner becomes ranked at the bottom of the League.)
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When you defeat a higher-ranked member, you move up in rank 50% the distance between their rank and your own.
- Example: If you are ranked #50 and you beat the #1 ranked member, then your new rank would be 25.
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Your rank on the League does not go down if you lose a match unless your opponent is ranked DIRECTLY below you.
- Example: If you are ranked #5 and the #6 ranked member defeats you, then your new rank would be #6.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Inactivity
- In order to keep the League as dynamic as possible, your account will be automatically deleted if you are inactive for 60 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 .
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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.
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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.
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Formal Challenges
- Most Leagues permit the use of Formal Challenges. A complete overview of the Formal Challenge system can be found here .
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1 time(s) Per Day
- You may play the same member 1 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.
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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.
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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.
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Sportsmanship
- The same rules that apply to behavior in chat (covered in a later section) also apply during matches.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cheating
- If you believe your opponent is cheating, then you should contact the Admin staff.
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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.
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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!
Account Rules
Challenges
Note: Please consult the Admin staff regarding whether or not League challenges are permitted for this League. A challenge is defined as a request for a match with a higher-ranked member. Whether you are the challenger or the one being challenged, there are some rules that must be followed. Violating these rules may result in penalties. If you notice anyone violating these rules, please contact the Admin staff.
Playing a Match
Once you are ready to start playing a League match, there are some guidelines governing game play that you should keep in mind.
Reporting the Match
Once your match is completed, the loser of the match is responsible for reporting the loss immediately. You can report your matches using the 'Report Loss' button located on the 'Standings' tab. Please note the ‘Report Loss’ link should only be used for League matches and not for tournament matches; you should consult the TD with any questions regarding reporting tournament matches. If you have any problems reporting a loss, you should contact the Admin staff and request assistance.
Tournaments
The rules for a Tournament are determined by the Tournament Director hosting the event. You will find a summary of each individual Tournament, including a Rules page, if you follow the link for that specific Tournament.
League-Specific Rules
NEW LEAGUE RULES 11/22/08
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RULE # 1 No cheating or refreshing. If you are caught purposely leaving and
returning to the room to possibly enhance your chances of winning you will be
removed from the tournament and face possible suspension of your account.
RULE#2 NO TD is to register a member. if you are a member having trouble
registering for a tourney, please go to www.myleague.com/bingoaddicts and log in at
tip right of page. Then just scroll down to the tourneys and click onthe link that
says "Register" after the tourney you want to play in.
RULE # 3 Should a player find it necessary to withdraw from a tournament, that
player has the responsiblity to remove themselves via the tourney link. Only the
player in question may request a TD to remove them.
RULE # 4 Players SHOULD be in the room at least TEN(10) minutes before the
tounrnament begins, earlier if possible.
RULE # 5 Please pay attention to the TD in the room.
RULE # 6 Players MUST announce tokens after spins in chat. The TD will only ask
ONCE for tokens. If the player does not respond, the player gets 60 points. Once
the TD announces a score of 60, it is FINAL. It is the player's responsibility to
respond promptly to ANY and ALL requests by the TD,without question.
RULE # 7 Please report the score you received, if you did not get a spin. If the
players score is under 60, the TD will give the player 60 for the minimum
score.
RULE # 8 You MUST keep track of your tokens and those of your opponent in case a
TD makes a mistake. The TD can only accept tokens from player or the opponent. NO
EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!
RULE # 9 The TD will accept the first score posted and is the ONLY score that will
be accepted, unless it is higher than the actual score the player received. Scores
will not be changed before the end of the tournament. SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU POST
YOUR SCORE CORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME.
RULE # 10 Once a player is eliminated from a tourney they may NOT return to tourney
for any reason.
RULE # 11 ALL GAMES WILL START ON TIME. THERE WILL BE NO HOLDING UP A
TOURNAMENT FOR ANY REASON.
RULE #12 BREAK GAMES are at the discretion of the TD and they will try to work
with players in this regard.
RULE # 13 If you are not present at the start of the tournament, you will be
automatically DISQUALIFIED once you absence is KNOWN. NO EXCEPTIONS
RULE # 14 If a player is not paying attention, and does not get their score, they
will receive 60.
RULE # 15 If you freeze or get booted, you will get 5 minutes to report back to the
room. If you come back in time, you will recieve 60 points. If you do not come
back in time, you will be disqualified.
RULE # 16 If you have a BYE (advance to next round) you are allowed to leave the
room. If you do not make it back before the next round starts, you will be
disqualified.
RULE # 17 If you get a screensaver, wallpaper, or gems for you spin, let the TD
know right away. The TD will verify that you won it. Once it is verified the TD
will add 100 tokens to your score. DO NOT post tokens with 100 added. If the
wallpaper or screensaver are not verified, you will not
receive the extra tokens and the round will continue.
RULE #18 Please,at any time, DO NOT talk about other leagues in OUR room. DO
NOT TALK about our league in a different league rooms. THIS is not acceptable for
any reason and is AGAINST Cases Ladder Rules.
RULE #19 In a PAIRS/PARTNERS (2vs2) tournament only..... If you freeze or
get booted and do not get a score and your partner didn't get your score, then you
get 60 points for each game you missed. If your pair/partner isn't there at the
start of the game, they get 60 points for each game they missed. If they come in,
in the middle of a game, they need to try to catch up.
RULE # 20 When in a Double Elimination (DE) or Swiss tournament ONLY--- if
you do not post your tokens, when asked, you get 60. DO NOT LEAVE a SWISS
TOURNAMENT, you play all rounds unless you have a BYE. If you decide to leave,
please let the TD know. You are awarded buxs according to how many games you have
won in a Swiss Tournament. THERE ARE NO DQ'S IN A SWISS TOURNAMENT.
RULE # 21 PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE the tournament until the TD announces all the
winners...you may have won if you wrote down the wrong score.
RULE # 22 AND THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE...HAVE FUN!!
QUICK TOURNAMENT RULES
RULE # 1 Two rounds per tournament - 4 Players maximum per tournament
RULE # 2 One Game per round.
RULE # 3 If you freeze or get booted, you receive a score of 60.
RULE # 4 NO player may enter more than 2 tournaments in a row.
If you have any questions about these rules, please ask any TD.
Top Ten
The purpose of the League is to climb to the top and the competition for the rungs in the Top Ten is high. As such, we have special rules that apply for members in the Top Ten.
Expected Behavior
As a member of MyLeague, you are representing the League, the Admin staff, and all other members when you are participating on a MyLeague. It’s part of your responsibility as a member to act in a respectable manner within your League community.
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Although we have tried to be as detailed as possible, we can’t cover every aspect of gaming in our rules. Please be advised that just because something is not stated in our rules and policies, then that does not mean it is allowed. Use common sense. If it is something that will adversely affect other members and you might think twice about it, then it’s probably against the rules. The Admin staff will have the final say in such matters. If you have a specific question please feel free to contact us via E-mail.


