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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 100% 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 50.
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 180 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 .
50 time(s) Per Day
- You may play the same member 50 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

LEAGUE RULES

1. We do not allow any sexually explicit language. Even after midnight, Case's time, when there are only adults playing, and occasional "adult issues" come up, no foul or obscene language may be used. This is a league for all ages of players, and appropriate "clean" language is expected at all times.

2. We do not allow rude talk, which means: no arguing in the lobby, no upsetting other people in the lobby (members or non-members), no attacking or upsetting Tds (tournament directors). If there is a dispute or problem, please realize that the host will make the best decision he/she can at the time, trying to be fair to all. The Tds here are all volunteers of different experience levels who host tourneys, giving up their own free time to allow other members to play.

3. We ask that all conflict between players be taken outside of the public lobby. Please take the issue to a table or instant messenger and discuss it with the tour director. If necessary for you to feel the issue is adequately addressed, please request a Head Td. (We have HTds and Administrators on call 24 hours a day). If no satisfactory resolution can be obtained, then the director's call will stand and play will continue. Please refer to the Staff IM page and the league's main page for email and IM addresses, we are here to help

4. ALL games are played with a 60 second timer. If a player gets frozen or booted from the table or room, they are put on 10 minute timer instead (5 minutes if playing in another game). The timer is not off until they are actually playing at the assigned table. Extensions do not count against a player if they are asking game related questions of the host or waiting on the host. Players are allowed 2 extensions on timers of either type, on the 3rd extension/timer the player will be disqualified. Please do not take "timing out" or "dqing" (disqualifying) personally. It happens to us all. We follow guidelines to ensure that the tournament runs as smoothly as possible and is fair to waiting players as well.

5. We do not play rated games. In this league, our games are all about having fun and we work to maintain that fun-loving attitude.

6. Both players are responsible for checking that the table is set correctly. If a table is set incorrectly, the host will ask for it to be reset. At this time scores are not kept and the game starts over. The Rules Page covers the proper way to set a table. The only time a score is carried over is when a Pogo glitch is the change. Writing down scores after each hand is helpful when Pogo glitches occur.

7. When hosts assign pairings they will assign tables as well. The host will say something similar to Player1 v Player 2 Table 6 -- That means the game is to be played on table 6 and Player 1 is to set. The player's name that appears first in the pairing is the one who sets the table.

8. When you jump a tour please be in the lobby at the start time. Also, please watch the lobby for instructions from your host for game rules, pairings, etc.... If you are not in the room or not responding to the host you will be placed on a 10 minute timer (only 5 minutes if in another game). It is the player's responsibility to be ready to play on time.

9. All games must be played until the final score is totaled and winner is determined. Leaving a game before the game is over results in a forfeit. Leaving games before the final score is determined will result in "being boxed" after 3 such forfeits. We expect good sportsmanship between players, win or lose.

10. Please feel free to jump as many tournaments as you want. We love having players :-) But if you are still in a previous tour when the next is about to start please remove yourself or ask the host to do it. You may not be in 2 tournaments at the same time. If you are in finals of the previous tour an exception is made and you may jump the next tour. However, if you are still playing when it is your turn you will be placed on 5 minute timer. Purposely "dqing" in the first will result in a "dq" for the second.

11. Only Hosts may watch a game. We do not allow people other than the game host to watch games in progress. Occasionally a HTD or Admin may come to the tables to help settle disputes if the host requests them to intervene.

12. During a Doubles Tourney (2v2), if your partner is missing he/she will be placed on a 10 minute timer. During that time you and the host may look for someone to substitute for them. When a sub is playing, the timer will be suspended. Subs may not be a playing in another tour at the same time. Subs are not allowed if your partner is in the room or in another game.

13. If you are "boxed" for any reason you may not compete in any tours for the duration of the . If you are put in 2 times, on the 3rd "boxing" offense, you will removed from the league.

14. If the HA gets 3 or more suspects saying they believe you are cheating with instances to prove it you will be banned from the league.

15. Your ladder name and you pogo name must match. If the two names are not the same and you join a tour the host will remove for the tour till you correct your names.

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 2 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.

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!

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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.