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 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 .
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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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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.
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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.
- Account Rules: Your league account is where all of your information
is kept so there are very important rules that need to be followed.
- E-mail Address: Your e-mail address must be kept current in your
account information, since this the only way we have to contact you.
- League name: Your league name must match the name you play with,
exactly.
If your name does not match, your opponents are not required to report any
losses to you.
- Multiple Users: Only one account is allowed per person. If you have
multiple users in the same household you cannot play matches against
one another. There is a security in place that lets us know if
there is more then one account created by the same computer.
- Inactivity: Your account will become inactive and purged after 180
days without playing. After this you will have to start a new account to be
a member of the league again
- Game play: The best way to find a league opponent is to ask in the room
lobby. Once you have found an opponent, before the game is started make
sure both players know that it is a league game. All games will be played
on rated table except for lowball tourneys. All games must be played in
Intermediate Lounge 5. All games are to be reported as soon as the game is done.
- Same Households: Players from same households will be allowed to partner
with each other for 2v2 matches providing they alert their opponents they are same
household prior to the start of the match.
- Forfeiting Games: Under no circumstances are you to ever Force Forfeit
in a game of crib on this league, you either get a substitute to complete the game
(league game),if nearly over or you cancel. Within a Tourney a FF is never
acceptable. If a report is made that a game was forfeited an automatic 50 rank
penalty will be applied and if repeated 2 days in penalty box.
- Tournament Rules: These rules will apply to all tourneys unless stated
differently by the TD at the time of the tourney. All games will be run from
the standings. It is your responsibility to report any loses to the tourney
page. Top name on the bracket will invite the lower name. Eight minutes will
be given to anyone not in the room or starting their game, after that time the
person forfeits the game. People can play in more then one game while in tourney
as long as it is not slowing the tourney game down. If it is they will be asked
to finish the tourney game first, and will no longer be allowed to play in other
games while in tourney. Refusual to play an opponent in a tournament may result in
you being penalised. If you are found to be registered in two tourneys running
concurrently that are not in inter 5 you will be dqed from ours.
- Behavior: You are expected to treat everyone in the room with respect.
As a member of the league you are also what people look at when they see a league
member so please act accordingly when in the league room. If you witness anyone
acting in an unacceptable manner please report this to a TD or administrator.
- Top 10: The number #1 ranked player has to play at least 10 games per
day, or they risk being runged out of the top 50.
Tournament games DO count in the 10 game quotas, BUT you should try hard to play as many top 5 challenges per day as possible so that other top 5 have a chance to climb up the top of the ladder also. Holding the #1 spot has more responsibilities and this spot should be played as much as possible.
Players in the Top Ten are expected to be as active after they reach the top ranks as they were before. You need to play 1 vs. 2 games daily if both parties are available. This helps keep the ladder active and moving.
- Abuse: Abuse of TD's or Admins in relation to them doing their jobs in
the tournament room or the forums is forbidden. If you are found to be guilty of
this your account will be penalized. Remember that they are volunteers dedicating
their time to helping improve the quality of the Ladder for all. The penalty that
will be imposed will be for the offending player to be placed in the "Penalty Box"
for 2 days for the first offence, 5 days for the second offence, 14 days for re-
ocurring offences and 30 days for any subsequent breach of this rule. Any untoward
behaviour by a member to another will result, in time spent in the "box". Whilst
in the "Penalty Box" players are unable to play in tourneys or to report league
games. At worst you could be removed from this league. Room ime abuse sent in
with a screenshot could also result in time spent in the “Penalty Box”, with the
same penalties as above.
LAST AND MOST IMPORTANT RULE: HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE LEAGUE, AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED HELP WITH JUST ASK ANY OF THE ADMINS OR THE TD'S
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.-
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.
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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!
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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. -
Inactivity
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
RULES FOR ETNA ELITE LEAGUE
Etna elite league has one of the easiest to understand ranking s ever used for competitive play. It is called a "Ladder" because each player has a unique rank or "rung" that represents their standing among other players. The highest ranked player holds the #1 position. Someone ranked #2 is ranked below the #1 player. So the goal is to "climb" the Ladder all the way to the # 1 position. All players start at the level of "unranked", when you win your first match you become "rated" When you win a game against a higher ranked player your rank moves up half the distance between their rank and yours, if you lose your rank does not go down unless you lose to the rank directly below you. You also lose a rank when another player jumps above your rank by winning against a higher ranked player.
