SPADES ADDICTION

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 120 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 .
1 time(s) Per Day
- You may play the same member 1 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

On behalf of the Staff OF SPADES ADDICTION, we would like to thank each and every member for joining us and making this league as great as it is today. Without you members, our league would not be where we are today. So thank you from all of us staff. The following are our league rules and do not cover all situations and circumstances. GENERAL LEAGUE RULES We are all here to have fun and play spades. If there is anything you don't like about this league, think needs fixed, or if you have a problem, please always contact the HA or another Admin, and we will do our best to fix it. We ask one thing of our staff and members and that is to have respect for one another. Name calling (in a non-joking manner), rude remarks, accusing people of cheating, etc. will nottttttttt be tolerated here, whether it is in the lobby or game room. If you can't say something nice, don't say it at all. We have all been warned and know how to act. First time will be a warning. If you continue, you will be boxed or possibly kicked from the league altogether. We are all adults, so please act like it. We are here to have fun and play spades, so help us make this the best league ever!! As with most leagues your league ID must match your yahoo ID EXACTLY. If a problem should arise between members please keep it to an IM or at a private table. We do not want any publicity from any problem that may occur. So no arguing in lobby or at a public table. . CAPS ARE FOR ALL TDS & ADMINS ONLY; UNLESS YOU ARE ARE RUNNING A TOURNEY OR ASKED SPECIFICALLY TO USE CAPS, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM USING CAPS IN LOBBY AND TABLES. TABLE RULES First team/player called in pairing has seat choice or sub choice. Tables, unless otherwise stated, will be made standard, no FF, unrated, protected.. Absolutely no table talking or cheating is permitted. If caught doing so you will be DQ'd and boxed! No booting anyone from a table unless the TD asks that you do so. Booting a random person is us losing a potential new member. No kibitzing by anyone but the TD at anytime unless asked to by the TD. If someone does they will be booted from the table. Keep BRBs to a minimum and please try to do them between hands. BRBs are NOT allowed during a nil hand; wait til hand is over. If it's an emergency, then stand and let a sub or the TD play that hand. If you are gone on a BRB for 3 minutes you will be booted & timed out, same with no ping you will be booted and timed (3 minutes you time out) No rudeness, booting, name calling (other then joking), or accusing people of cheating will be allowed. 1st time is a warning then its boxing. CONCEDING Both members on team must agree to concede. MISBIDS Misbids are : 1st -100 points, 2nd -100 points (totaling -200 for both misbids), and 3rd results in team being DQ'd SLOW PLAY Slow play is not tolerated!! 2 WARNINGS BY TD AND YOU WILL BE BOOTED. SRY HAVE RESPECT FOR OTHER PLAYERS SLOW GAMES ARE NOT FUN TIE SCORE IF SCORE IS TIED AT END OF GAME ONE HAND OF REGS NO DN WILL BE PLAYED .. EVEN IF BOTH HAVE -200 AND BAGS ARE DIFFERENT IT WILL BE CONSIDERED A TIE AND ONE HAND OF REGS PLAYED

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 90 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.