Fun For All Singles

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 .
12 time(s) Per Day
- You may play the same member 12 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 are for everyone to have a better game without any problems

CODE OF CONDUCT
You may not talk about subjects relating to illegal drugs or illegal purposes in the lobby or tables. Inappropriate language can include any language that in any way looks like, sounds like, stands for, hints at, abbreviates, or insinuates any of the following: profanity, sexual content (including but not limited to explicit language, sexual innuendo, sexual content, or references to sexual preferences), slurs (including but not limited to racial, ethnic, or religious slurs), illegal drugs/controlled substances, or illegal activities.

Please refrain from swearing, foul language or inappropriate talk or verbal sparring in the lobby, at the game tables, or in PM's. We have Zero Tolerance For any Negative Disruptions in the lobby it is every players responsibility to see the Lobby remains a pleasant place for all to watch and enjoy.

This is a family league so please remember that in your conversations!!.

Ladder Nic
All Players Must play in their Ladder Nic. No Exceptions

HARRASSMENT
DO NOT at any time harrass, flame, or attack any player on this league or any other league in the lobby or at the tables! This will not only get you booted from the lobby but will also put you at risk for suspension from the league! We are here to have fun and it is NOT fun to see someone being attacked. If this happens please ask for an administrator or a plus member and let them handle the situation. Do not interfere as this might get you caught up in it as well.

TOP TEN AND FAIR PLAY
All players in the top 3 positions are expected to play rank directly below them once every 24 hours to keep the ladder moving! This rule is not set as punishment just to ensure top ranks are acheivable by all active members!

Let's keep the top ranks active and fair. If you are a top ranked Player, give all players a shot, not only those ranked immediately below or above you. The top 2 ranked players may NOT play as partners. Players found to be playing only top players will be dropped to the bottom of the ladder for "rank hounding".

This will ensure to keep the top spot available for all active players. Rank Hounding and the breaking of any rule will NOT be tolerated, and WILL result in Penalties.

Calling a Player a Cheater Without Proof
Anyone that Calls a player a cheater and does not have proof to back it up will get boxed for three days on first offense. This also can cause removal from the league.

GAMES
When advertising in the lobby, game type, hands (& whether ndn, etc.) must be stated. No qualification statement means all bids are allowed.

Game starts once all four people are seated. Game, type, hands, MUST be posted on the game table before bidding.

Deck Cuts MUST be checked when setting the game table. If it is NOT set, you have until the 1st card of the 2nd hand is played to call a reseat OR the game proceeds as set.

Playing out all hands
All hands addyed for must be completed. Majority must rule to discontinue a game and report. If majority do not rule to discontinue a game, anyone leaving game will be responsible for reporting both losses, absolving partner of any loss.

REPORTING
It is every players responsibility to report their matches.If a match is not reported please send in full game chat to fun4allsingles@yahoo.com to be reported. If you are having problems reporting please ask Admin for assistance. Any players found continously leaving tables without reporting are subject to be penalized and possibly kicked from the league. So please if you have problems reporting ask for assistance!

TABLE TALK
Table Talk (TT) Anything said before the hand and game is over that can affect the outcome of the hand or game is considered Table Talk and is Not Allowed and if caught doing so it will be a disqualification. In a forced nil (no Spades) it cannot be announced gl Forced Nil.

Any other Comments that my reveal your hand will result in a DQ.

You can say anything that has to do with Good Luck: GLN, GLU2, GL9 things on that line.

Watching
Watchers may NOT go to a table where a game is current and carry on a lengthy conversation. Please keep conversation to a minimum such as: GJ, NT, GL, etc. Lengthy conversations are very distracting and the players are there to be playing the game they are in.

Cards are to remain closed during league games EXCEPT: during nonreportable games,training games for new players,and when all four players at the table agree to open. Cards can not be opened during Tournament play.

MISBID and MISPLAY
Misplays/Misbids are allowed on the FIRST hand of FIRST round Only. The Opps of the Misbidding Team will have seat choice upon reseat.

In the event of a Misbid or Misplay the Player who Misbid or Misplayed shall take Responsibility of their Partners Loss and Report Twice No Exceptions to this RULE!

BEING BOOTED OR LEAVING GAME
Please post the time of boot on the table. A booted player will have ten minute to return to game. A sub should be asked for after five mins(failure to attempt to get a sub will result in a loss for the booted person's partner). If the booted player returns within time limit they will be allowed to finish game. If a sub has tried to be found and none have responded, the game will be over at that point and will be the booted player's responsibility to report both matches when they return. The original (booted)player will always get the win or loss. The sub is finishing the game for the original (booted) player and will not get any win or loss. Each player is allowed 2 boots, players will hlc until time is up at which time the game will continue with either sub/original player in place. If neither available game is over.

EXCESSIVE LAG BETWEEN PLAYS
Because we all want to get more games in BRB's will be limited to two per game per team and cannot exceed five minutes If you think your BRB will take longer than five minutes please post this at the table or find a sub. Please be considerate of the others you are in a game with and keep BRB's to a minumum while in a game.

Please play in a timely manner

IF you need to have a BRB please try and take that BRB at the end of the hand and please put BRB up on the screen so all players will know the reason for the lag.

To avoid lag in games please do not play ANY other games at the same time you are playing a ladders game.

TIE GAMES
If your score is tied at the end of the game regardless of the number of bags, you play three more hands or until game is over whichever comes first, without reseating.

LOCKING TABLES BOOTING PLAYERS
A table in game play is never to be locked or silenced, unless instructed to do so by an administrator. This includes booting players intentionally unless done so because player is unresponsive.

MASS BOOTS (FULL ROOM BOOT)
MASS BOOTS (FULL ROOM BOOT) = When all 4 players are removed from room and NO ONE has the opportunity to get scores, bags, and hands played, games are VOID.

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.

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.