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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 255 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 .
3 time(s) Per Day
- You may play the same member 3 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

THESE RULES TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER RULES! 1. Ladder Matches are to be played on Pogo in Intermediate Tab Avocado Dip room only and your Pogo user name must be same as user name on ladder at all times. 2. PENALTY BOX. Any Top 5 ranked member who is placed in the penalty box for any reason will automatically be moved down 10 rungs in order for the ladder to maintain competitiveness and fairness. 3. Any email from ADMIN/HEAD TD staff specifically requesting a reply, not answered within 72 hrs will result in the account being placed in penality box for 3 days. After the 3 days in box and still no reply account will be kicked. 4. All members are to ensure that their email address is correct on their account, any errors in members email address will result in 3 days in the penalty box or until they provide the correct email address. If not corrected after 3 days, account will be kicked from ladder. 5. Standard games are 3 games of 121 regular or low, 61 reg or low, or 61 2/3 reg with or without skunks. 6. #1 Rank vs #2 Rank match is always 2/3 121 Regular WITH NO SKUNKS. 7. #1 spot must play #2 and #3 a game every 2.0 days If all three are available it is to be played in the following order: #1 vs. #2 #2 vs. #3 If #2 wins #1 vs. #3 If #3 wins #1 vs.#2 You are NOT restricted from playing 4,5,6,7,8,9,10, and other ranks AT ALL before or after these matches have been played. If all three are not available no order is specified. Matches between #1, #2, and #3 have priority over all other ladder matches. 8. Losses are to be reported immediately after a game is completed and before any further games are started. Not reporting promptly will result in penalty. Any member who does not Report their Loss will be given a 24 hour grace period for first violation. If the match isn't reported within 24 hrs it will be posted by Admin and the offender will be placed in the Penalty Box for 1 day. Repeat offenders will be penalized accordingly at Admins discretion without further warning. 9. Top 10 members must be as active after reaching Top 10 as they were getting there. (i.e. If you played 10 games a day for 3 days while getting to top 10 you must continue to play at the same rate while in the top 10. Any Top 10 member who fails to be as active as they were getting there will automatically be dropped 10 rungs, in order for ladder to maintain its competitiveness and fairness. 11. When a member is booted/leaves the table you must wait 10 minutes for them to return before taking further action. 12. If a member is booted/leaves a game and you are clearly winning this game by more then 50% and does not return within the 10 min., then the member that lost shall report it. 13. Treat all members the way you would want to be treated, we all like to joke and have fun but direct deliberate abuse of any member will not be tolerated and will result in the offending member being penalized accordingly. 14. Anyone caught reporting a loss before the match is completed will be rung 10 rungs. 15. Any member caught trying to manipulate the ladder will be kicked and banned from the league! Staff rules (TD's and Admin) If is found that you can not perform your duties and/or guidelines as set forth by Head Admin or Head TD you MAY be asked to step down from your position,or put on involuntary vacation.

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 1 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.