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Case's Ladder, founded in February 1996, is the leader in Internet gaming Ladders, Leagues, and Tournaments. We offer a fair and fun environment to socialize while you play your favorite game, while keeping track of the statistics you obtain! Case's Ladder also provides the largest tournament system on the Internet. Click here for more information about our tournament system.
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league rules

:: LADDER RULES

Each player may only use one name for the league. League name and yahoo name must match
Sportsmanship is a must. Remember to say GG, GH, TY etc
Ladder movement is set at 50%
Purging of players happens after 180 days

:: LOBBY ETTIQUETTE

Do not disrespect anyone in lobby
If there is a problem take it to YM or table
Invite TD or let TD or Admin know
Do not use foul language at any time
If Monkeys are playing in lobby be courteous and ignore when possible
Any problems with Monkeys will be addressed by Admin
Do not advertise/spam for our league in any lounge except the one we play in.
Doing so is a direct violation of cases rules
Sexual harassment will not be allowed. If found doing so you will be boxed or kicked from league
Cheating is not allowed. If found doing so you will be kicked from league

::BOXING / BANNING

Anyone who is found violating any rule will face boxing and or being banned from the league
This will be at the discretion of admins

:: PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY

Players are responsible for reading league and tourney rules
Be on time when a tourney is scheduled to start
If you are not there after the TD announces pairings the clock will start and you will be timed
TDs will have the authority to intervene in matches that are lagging or because of slow play.
The TD can award the match to the non-lagging player or the if no lag the player leading the match at the time
Quiet watching is allowed as long as both players agree.
There will be no kibitzing so make sure you turn kibby off

:: LEAGUE GAMES

All leagues games will be played in our lounge only
When requesting a league game always ask in a general manner, ie: anyone for a league game?
Tables for league games to be rated and kibby off
You may play other players 5 times a day excluding tourneys
Top players are expected to play league games to remain active. Admin reserve the right to monitor such games
The loser of a league match will report the loss on main league page immediately. If loss not reported within 24 hours
the winner of the match is to report on unreported matches on league page
Formal challenges are allowed after asking in lobby for a match and must be completed within 3 days.
If not competed the challenged player will lose rank.

:: TOURNAMENTS

You are allowed to play in one tournament at a time, no league or non-league games during tourney
Please do not talk while TD is reading rules in lobby or giving pairings. This is a courtesy to the TD hosting
Limit chat in lobby while you are in a match
Chatting in lobby can cause delays in matches
Set new table for each match
All rules are on tournament rules page, please read them
All decisions by the hosting TD are final.
Admin staff will not overturn any TDs decision unless unusual circumstances occur

:: TIMERS

There will be a 5 minute clock for MIAs and reboots.
This is a cummulative clock. ie: you used 3 min and you get booted again, you have 2 min left on clock.
Please notify TD immediately if your op is not there or accepting invites.
Notify TD immediately when your op returns
There are no timers during a tag since your partner can play until you return.
If both players on a team are not there then the above rule for timers will apply until one of the team returns.
If a player times out or is disqualified quit and forfeit game.

:: PLAYING

RATE AND PROTECT TABLES, DO NOT MAKE PRIVATE TABLES
When tourney starts make sure that you have ended all other games you are in
Slow play is not tolerated
If Yahoo boots both players the game will be restarted regardless of score
If you have a problem invite the TD to table. Do not discuss problems in lobby
It is common courtesy to wait a few seconds before taking the upcard at the beginning of the hand.
If your op asks what it was please tell them the card number and suit
During a match if a game is being played wrong call a TD to the table, it is up to the TD wether to continue that particular match as is or to start over



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