RenzRebelPool

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 .
7 time(s) Per Day
- You may play the same member 7 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

***********PLEASE READ...SEEMS THIS IS A PROBLEM SO THIS SHOULD CLEAR IT UP ***********ALL LADDER MATCHES PLAYED BY ANYONE IN TOP 10 ARE TO BE SHARED AMONG ALL MEMBERS, MEANING IF MORE THEN ONE MEMBER IS ASKING FOR LADDERS YOU MUST ROTATE OPPONENTS GIVING EVERYONE A CHANCE....IF YOU ARE CAUGHT DOING MORE THAN ONE LADDER WITH THE SAME OPPONENT WHILE OTHERS ARE WAITING, ANYONE HOLDING THE TOP 5 SPOTS WILL BE DROPPED OUT OF THE TOP 5..ITS NOT FAIR TO THOSE WAITING TO LADDER TOP PEOPLE..AND IF ASKED AND YOU DON'T LADDER THE SAME APPLIES YOU WILL BE DROPPED IN RUNGS!!! THANK YOU :
RULES FOR POOL: ***************TAPPING IS NO LONGER ALLOWED AS A VALID SHOT..IF YOU TAP U WILL BE DQ'D FROM A TOURNEY A TAP IS: NOT MOVING POWER BALL HARDLY AT ALL TO BLOCK ANY OTHER SHOTS....
Check Bonus Pocket
Check Bonus Ball
Timer Refer To Tourney Rules Please
First named called to set the table
Two (2) Boot Maximum per Tournament..10 Minutes timer per boot...
IN LOBBY TIMERS FOR BRB OR NONRESPONSIVE ARE 6 MINUTES.
If player leaves the table remain there and report to lobby please
NonWinner to report Winner/Loser to the Host in the Lobby
If you scratch on the 8 ball, whether you make it or not it's a loss
Only People in Tourney to use CAPS is the Host...You will be asked once to cap down please...then you may be boxed for 2 days for first offense..more if you persist.
Last but not least, HAVE FUN.... and Thank You for joining us!
Courtesy and Conduct:
Anyone may watch a match, but you must have respect for the game which is being played and the Players of said game.
It is against the Renzpool rules to harass or abuse another player
Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated in the lobby nor at the table by anyone
i): the host will issue a warning to the offender
ii): if the behavior persists or continues, the host may disqualify the player by posting a loss regardless of the outcome of the players match
iii): any ensuing arguments, harassment or misbehavior by the offender could result in the player being banned from the league for any period of time (boxing) that the administration determines appropriate, in extreme cases it may include a life time ban.
IN ADDITION TO THE RULES LISTED ABOVE, CASES RULES AND THE RENZPOOL GENERAL RULES APPLY TO THIS TOURNAMENT
Individual TD's may have settings different from first two on this list..you may check settings for tourneys on tourney page..after first 2 settings, everything applies each and every game.
All tournaments will attempt to start as close to listed times as possible. Please try to be in the lobby where game will be hosted at least 10 minutes early to avoid difficulties.
All players will be present in the room when their name is called to begin tournament play. If you do not respond when your name has been called the second time, a timer will begin. If your name is present on the who's here list in the room and your name is called a second time and you do not respond you will be placed on a 6 minute timer.
gl at the begin of a match and gg at the end are not only common courtesy they are a must, if this is a persistent problem with a member, it could result in boxing
Ladder matches during tournament play are discouraged and the above rules will apply...Ladder games may have any options that are approved by both players. Ladder matches should be unrated.
LADDER MATCHES SHOULD BE PLAYED AS UNRATED GAMES, Most dont realize its a ladder till they join the game then its to late to leave without messing up ur ratings...
The non-winner of a ladder match will post the loss within 1 hour of play time unless otherwise agreed upon between players. If a non-winner fails to post, the winner of the match should first attempt to contact them by sending a friendly reminder email, if a response is not received after 24 hours the winner should contact the admin of the game that was played. You should never harass another player in chat or during their other ladder matches. Please allow league administration to settle the dispute for you. Please be sure you have the details of the match to provide to administration (i.e. time of day, exact ladder name, etc.).
Cheating in any form, including but not limited to; posting a non-existent match or using a double browser to play against yourself will be immediate grounds for removal from the league.
No one other than the player themselves should register a player either for the league or for an individual tournament. This is a cases rule and must be upheld. If you have a problem checking in please contact administration or the director involved for assistance.
Watchers must be allowed during tournament play... Any watcher who is found to be hindering play or abusive to players may be muted, however, directors and/or admin should at all times be allowed to observe tournament play.
Ladder names must match pogo player names exactly, including any numbers dashes etc, if not you will be asked to change it. All reports during tournament play should be made in your ladder name. If a new players ladder name appears to be too similar to one already in use the new player may be asked to choose a new ladder name.
Players in the TOP 10 will be penalized if they do not play for 2 consecutive days. TOP 10 players must be active on ladder, allowing others to have a shot at the top spots. This is the objective of a ladder league and should be adhered to. Top five players should try to be active against other top five players. Top five players should play at least every other day if at all possible. If not in tournaments, ladder matches are appropriate. The top five spots are the most sought after and should try to make themselves available to all league members whenever possible.
Other rules may apply, but may have been overlooked. If you have a question please seek the help of a director or administration as listed on www.myleague.com/renzpool.
Lets try to have FUN and GOOD TIMES and play fairly. This will keep RENZPOOL the great league you have all made it!
REBELZ RULE!!!

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 3 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.