Canasta Our Way

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 200 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 .
2 time(s) Per Day
- You may play the same member 2 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

HEAD ADMIN: LADYKIWI

CO ADMIN: LADYROANNA

CO ADMIN: MRSKOALA2001

CO ADMIN: MAB

ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED WITH MARK JAN-HARTES CANANSTA FOR WINDOWS GAME. ANY GAMES PLAYED MUST BE CONNECTED OUTSIDE THE MAIN COMPETITION LOBBY (when asking for our way only)

MUST READ THE RULES!

Ladder Names
Lobby name and league name must match. If your name is long you may shorten it to what it will accept in the lobby or use * or something similiar to gain access to the lobby.

Glitch

If there is a glitch in the game and the game says that both players have won, that game will be replayed or the person refusing to will need to report a loss.

If disconnected, player still on line save scores on paper and score from that point with new hand if the game does not save properly.
Meld remains at what goes with the scores.

Challenges

When playing Ladder matches you take your matches in order of first come first served rather than priority. So,the first person who challenges you and asks for a match is who you should play.

Requesting A Match

All matches must be requested via PRIVATE LOBBY OurWay, ICQ or MSN. If it is found that players are abusing ICQ or MSN invites we will drop back to LOBBY ONLY. DO NOT harrass the players via ICQ or MSN. 1 invite and if no answer will be sufficient.

ICQ is also helpful if something happens in a game, players will have a way of contacting you.

Penalties may result for refusing to play a person on this ladder.

Posting Matches

If you play a partners match the names should be posted highest ranked first and you may find the rank if you do not know it by going to find player.

You are not allowed to start another game until you have posted loss from previous game. If a pattern is found to be happening that you withhold reporting you will be warned and or penalized.

Defending

Ranks 1 and 2 must play each other every 2 days

Violations of this rule will result in a 5 rung rank reduction. Note:There are exceptions to this, ie: when Case’s Ladder is down.

Games Per Match

Matches are to be 1 game.

Disconnections

When your opponent is disconnected from the game, you shall wait at least 15 minutes for your opponent to return. After 15 minutes, your opponent is to report the game as a loss. Three (3) disconnections are allowed for each match, after which the game must be reported as a loss by the player who disconnected more than three times.

How to Climb this Ladder

Seek games with those ranked somewhat higher than you and earn your way up to top 100. Once you reach top 100; concentrate on seeking games with players ranked up to 30 or so rungs above you, to earn you way up further. Top players don't have enough time to play everyone and are supposed to give priority to those who have earned their way up highest.

Thus, it may be difficult to get top games until you earn your way up to where it is reasonable to expect them.

Do not complain about not getting games that are unreasonable expectations. You should also spend some time playing those ranked below you.

It is unsportsmanlike to expect opportunities from those ranked above you if you don't give opportunities to those ranked below you as well.

ADMIN RANKS

Admins can be any rank.

Thanks! Have fun and happy Gaming!

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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 4 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.