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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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.
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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.
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Inactivity
- Members in the Top Ten must play a League match at least once every 21 days; otherwise, you will be automatically dropped five rungs and your inactivity counter is reset. There are no exceptions to this rule.
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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!
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
BINGO RULES AS FOLLOWS
HOW TO PLAY THE GAME PER LEAGUE RULES
2. (A round consists of 4 games for 1 Card Speedy Bingo).
(A round consists of 3 games for 3 Card Speedy Bingo).
(A round consists of 2 games for 3 Card Blackout).
Before Round One starts, the TD will tell you which player is your opponent for the round and will also tell you which game to start on. When you are playing a round, you must keep track of your scores as well as that of your opponents. After the spin at the end of each game, post your score in chat. To make it easier on the TD, it is suggested you include the game designation with the amount of tokens you won in that game. For example: gm 3 -- 55.
The player with the highest score between the two opponents after the four designated games are played will advance to the next round. The winner of the round will post in the chat who won like this - "winner///other player".
3. Play each game during the tourney. You never know when the TD will start the next round. Be prepared at all times to play.
4. Pay attention to the chat. If the TD asks you for further information please respond as quickly as possible. If someone else other than the TD uses caps during the tourney, the TD will most likely ask the person to stop talking in caps. If you have any questions, please ask them. Either the TD or another league member will do their best to assist you with your question.
RULES -- NO REBOOTING ALLOWED TO TRY TO GET BETTER CARDS. THIS IS CONSIDERED
CHEATING AND AGAINST LEAGUE RULES. IF IT IS DISCOVERED YOU ARE DOING THIS, YOU WILL BE DQ'D. IF YOU SUSPECT CHEATING, DO NOT CONFRONT PERSON IN THE ROOM. CONTACT Jo AT Jolaw75657@aol.com -- IF YOU ARE BOOTED FROM THE ROOM AND MISS A GAME, THE TD WILL AWARDED YOU WITH ZERO FOR THAT GAME. IF YOU MAKE IT BACK WITHIN 5 MINUTES YOU SHOULD POST THE GAME YOU ARE PLAYING AT THAT TIME. IF YOU DO NOT MAKE IT BACK WITHIN 5 MINUTES, YOU WILL BE DQ'D.
THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF 3 BOOTS PER TOURNEY. IF THAT HAPPENS TO YOU, YOU ARE DQ'D. -- ALWAYS BE RESPECTFUL TO OTHER LEAGUES AND NON-LEAGUE MEMBERS. IF YOU HAVE A DISAGREEMENT DURING A TOURNEY, PLEASE TAKE IT TO PRIVATE CHAT. YOU WILL STILL HAVE TO REPORT YOUR GAMES AFTER EACH ONE CONCLUDES. THERE WILL BE NO EXTRA GAMES GIVEN BECAUSE OF A DISPUTE. THE TD WILL RESOLVE THE DISPUTE AND PROCEED WITH THE TOURNEY.
THE TD'S DECISION IS FINAL. -- IF THERE IS A PLAYER THAT IS BEING TOTALLY DISRUPTIVE TO THE ROOM, THE TD CAN MAKE THE DECISION TO ASK FOR PERSONS IN THE TOURNEY TO MUTE THAT PLAYER. PLEASE FOLLOW THE TD'S REQUEST. -- ABUSE AND/OR RIDICULE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. PLEASE BE KIND TO YOUR FELLOW PLAYERS. CONTINUOUS ABUSE MAY RESULT IN YOUR DQ. DON'T DO IT!!! TD'S DECISION SHALL BE FINAL. -- IF THERE IS CHAT LAG, PLEASE REPORT EACH OF YOUR SCORES WITH THE GAME YOU ARE REPORTING. FOR EXAMPLE: GM 3 - 55.
THE TD, AT THEIR DISCRETION MAY MAKE THE REQUEST TO HOLD ALL CHAT. PLEASE DO SO. NOT HALTING CHAT WHEN THE TD REQUESTS YOU TO DO SO MAY RESULT INTO A VISIT TO THE PENALTY BOX. Have fun and bang that gong!!!!
*** Special Note: Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays are Quickie Tournament days. Rounds = 1 game only. If you are not in the room or on the scoreboard at the end of the round you are Dq'd. Tiebreaker = 1 more game.
Special Note: The "Boot Rule" does not apply in a Swiss, Partner, TOC nor a Double Elimination tournament. If you are Playing in a partner tournament, get back ASAP because your partner is playing 1 against 2 until you get back.
We are a Multi-Gaming League, we play Lottso, Bingo Luau, Mahjong Safari and Mahjong. In these games, we get the last 5 tokens at the beginning and the end of each round. The player with the largest gain or the least lost are the winner of that round.
We also play Tri-Peaks Solitaire. We play 5 game per round. The player that wins the most hands in the round wins that round. You post how many hands you won like this 5/5 or 4/5 or 3/5 on down to 0/5. The first number shows how many hands you won. If there is a tie, then you will play 3 more hands.
Dice City Rollers, Pogo Bowling and Lottos you play the number rounds per the game. The player highest on the board wins the round. You post your score and then post who won the round like this ~~~ 3,805 "winner // other player".
NO SPAMMING OF ANY TYPE OF MERCHANDISE FOR SALE IS ALLOW IN ANY OF OUR TOURNAMENT ROOMS AT ANY TIME BY ONE OF OUR PLAYERS. IF A PLAYER IS CAUGHT DOING SO, THEY WILL BE PENALIZE AND CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE LEAGUE.
PLEASE DO NOT ADVERTISE OTHER LEAGUES IN ANY OF OUR ROOMS. (If a league player does this, then they will be boxed for doing so and this info will be placed on their records.)
You are required to treat all members of the online community with respect and conduct yourself in a courteous manner at all times. When posting in forums, refrain from being abusive or negative toward other players. In general, just remember to treat your fellow gamers how you would like to be treated. If you are abusive to any member in the room, you will be Boxed for 3 days. If another occurance happens while you are in the Box the time frame will be extended. If a 2nd occurance occurs, you will be Boxed for 5 days. The 3rd occurance, you will be removed from the League and Banned.
If you are a HTD, you will be demoted down to a TD until you have hosted 20 tournaments. If you have not completed your 20 tournaments and another occurance happens, you will be removed as a TD. This is something that is NOT TOLERATED BY NEITHER POGO NOR BY CASE's NOR BY OUR LEAGUE. When you are in one of our game rooms you will conduct yourself properly and treat everyone with respect. Personal disputes should be carried into private chats or else where ~~ not into the main chat.
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.
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.
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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.
