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The Ranking System!
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.)
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.
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.

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.

Account Rules

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.

Challenges

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.

Playing a Match

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 Match

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.

Tournaments

League-Specific Rules

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~BIRDIES' BASIC TOURNAMENT RULES~ ~ HELLO THERE BIRDIES!~
WELCOME TO OUR TOURNAMENTS

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO SEE YOU AND HOPE YOU WILL BECOME A REGULAR FOR OUR TOURNEYS!
THE MAJORITY OF OUR TOURNAMENTS ARE SWISS OR TRUE SWISS AND TOURNAMENTS

SINGLE ELIMINATION AND DOUBLE ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT RULES WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY THE TDs BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT STARTS
ANYTIME YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE, ASK THEM IN MAIN CHAT

OUR TDs ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!

TD WILL ANNOUNCE PAIRS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH ROUND

EACH ROUND WILL CONSIST OF A FULL POGO GAME UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY THE TD AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TOURNAMENT

~PLAYER PARTICIPATION WILL CONSIST OF:~

AT THE END OF EACH ROUND PLAYERS SHOULD REPORT IN MAIN CHAT WINNER/NONWINNER OR TOKENS OR OTHER INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY TD FOR THE ROUND

TD WILL RECORD THE WINNERS AND ASK PLAYERS TO VERIFY THE WINNERS IN MAIN CHAT WITH Y OR N

~WINNER IS DETERMINED BY WHO PLACES HIGHEST ON THE LEADER BOARD OR WHOEVER SCORES HIGHEST IN THE POGO GAME~

IN THE EVENT OF A TIE BOTH PLAYERS WHO TIED WILL PLAY TO THE END OF THE NEXT GAME’S TIME SPECIFIED BY TD ie QUARTER, FRAME, ROUND, 3 MINUTES etc AND REPORT WINNER/NON-WINNER, SCORE, OR TOKEN COUNT IN MAIN CHAT AS SPECIFIED BY TD

IF THE TOURNAMENT IS STILL IN PROGRESS WHEN THE TIE IS BEING BROKEN, THE ROUND COUNTS FOR EVERYONE

THANK YOU ALL FOR JOINING US AND WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK!

OUR PLAYERS ARE VALUED AS ARE THEIR OPINIONS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR THE BIRDIES LEAGUE

FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE STAFF IF YOU HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING OUR LEAGUE

SINCE ALL OUR TDs ARE VOLUNTEERS HERE TO PROVIDE FUN PLEASE SHOW THEM RESPECT, KINDNESS, AND UNDERSTANDING

TDs WILL USE THEIR BEST JUDGMENT AND DISCRETION IN RESOLVING ANY ISSUE THAT MAY ARISE IN THE COURSE OF A TOURNAMENT

THE TD'S DECISION WILL BE FINAL.

TD DISCRETION WILL ALSO BE USED TO REMOVE OR RETAIN PLAYERS WHO ARE BOOTED OR ABSENT
WHEN PRACTICAL, TDs WILL TRY TO CONTACT PLAYERS IN MAIN CHAT TO GIVE THEM THE CHOICE OF PROCEEDING OR BEING REMOVED

PLEASE LET THE TD KNOW IF THE PERSON WITH WHOM YOU ARE PAIRED IS MISSING

IF PLAYERS ARE REGISTERED AND NOT PRESENT AT THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT THEY WILL BE LEFT IN THE TOURNAMENT UNTIL THE END OF ROUND ONE TO GIVE THEM TIME TO ARRIVE AND DECIDE WHETHER TO STAY IN THE TOURNAMENT
TD MAY OR MAY NOT REMOVE THEM FROM THE TOURNAMENT.

There is no tolerance of abusive behavior toward anyone in BIRDIES game rooms. We like our Birdies’ tournaments to be friendly, respectful and fun for everyone in and out of the tournament.

IF INTERLOPERS OR VISITORS CAUSE PROBLEMS OR OFFEND ANYBIRDIE PLEASE MUTE THEM AND REPORT THEM TO POGO AND DO NOT RESPOND TO DISRUPTIVE CHAT PLEASE

PLEASE LET'S MAINTAIN A PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE

Games are supposed to be fun so enjoy and best of luck to each of you! In the interest of maintaining minimal rules and maximum enjoyment, fairness, and happiness to staff and player birdies alike; Taterfuscious has made the following decision based on the following facts:

At the end of each round our TDs offer everyone the opportunity to report winner//non-winner for the round.

Our TDs then list the winners, as reported by everybirdie, for the round.

Then to triple check for accuracy of the final round record, the TDs will ask if everyone in the tournament agrees with the winners as recorded, to which a response of y for yes or n for no is solicited from each birdie in the tour.

The reason we do this is to ask for everyone in the tournament to make sure all records on each round are reported accurately.

If, for whatever reason anyone opts not to report or verify the winners at the end of the round, the TD will act in good conscience to make an accurate report of the round using his/her discretion and good judgment. Once the TD makes the final report that round, it is officially closed and the next is begun.

IF ANYONE OPTS NOT TO REPORT OF VERIFY, FOR WHATEVER REASON, ALL IS GOOD. BUT, THE TD’S REPORT WILL BE FINAL FOR THE ROUND ONCE IT IS RECORDED AND THE ROUND IS CLOSED.

IT IS PROBABLE THAT NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO THE PREVIOUS ROUNDS’ REPORTS AT THE END OF THE GAME.

PLEASE, EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO PROVIDE INPUT ON EACH ROUND’S RESULTS AT THE END OF THE ROUND OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE,PLEASE!

TATERFUSCIOUS SAY…WE ALL LIVE WITH OUR DECISIONS AND THIS IS MINE.

I BELIEVE OUR TDs DO A FANTASTIC JOB AND OUR PLAYERS ARE THE BEST AND MOST FAIR IN THE UNIVERSE! THANK YOU ALL FOR HOSTING, JUMPING, AND BEING THE MARVELOUS BIRDIES LEAGUE! HAVE FUN, BE HAPPY AND LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT tatej01@aol.com via email or tatej010 via yahoo messenger or tatej01 via AIM messenger.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Fill in the Blank
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.