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 240 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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5 time(s) Per Day
- You may play the same member 5 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.
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
**** LEAGUE RULES****
All league names must match pogo name exactly.
If they do not, you will be asked to change your name to match, or your account will be deleted.
Only ONE account per person will be allowed.
All duplicate accounts will be deleted.
If there are two people from the same household using the same computer plz advise admin so these accounts are not deleted.
In an effort to promote good sportsmanship, if your opponent times out on a shot, please give the shot back. Just let the timer go to zero on your turn, giving shot back to opponent.
No taps/no safetys in Any tourney or ladder games. Doing so will mean d/q from tourney and /or boxing. Call TD to table immediately if you think your opponent has used a tap or safety. Game may be restarted with TD observing game.
In an effort to make our league a family place, there will be no swearing allowed at tables or in the lobby at any time.
If you repeatedly swear, you may be boxed. Continued offenses may get you kicked from league.
Also, no fighting in lobby.
If you must discuss something, take it to a table.
If someone is annoying you, put them on ignore.
If another member is annoying you, take a screen shot and email to Admin.
NO aimers allowed!
No accusing people of cheating without proof, and if you have proof, please contact an admin. The place to do this is on IM not in lobby.
No spamming other leagues in our room and no spamming our league in other rooms!
This is a cases rule!
Good sportsmanship is of utmost concern here. We ask each memeber to say GL before a tourney/ladder match and GG after.
Anyone not doing this may be disqualified from the tourney and/or boxed for poor sportsmanship.
Caps are reserved for the TD running the tournament at that particular time.
Please do not use caps in the lobby !
TigersEye does not honor a Pogo "DRAW". A draw is caused when the shooter fouls or scratches on the 8 ball shot. Therefore, in the event that Pogo calls the match a draw, please report that the shooter LOST. Thank you.
All league games are to be reported immediately.
If not reported within 24 hours, please advise an admin. and fill out an "unreported match" form found on the league page (left Menu)
WE ARE HERE TO RELAX AND HAVE FUN, NOT TO BE BABYSITTERS OR WARDENS. PLEASE OBSERVE COMMON CURTESY AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND EVERYONE WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY PLAYING POOL ON TIGERS EYE!!
**** TOURNEY RULES ****
All timers must be 60 sec. unless stated different by the host
In a timed game, in an effort to promote good sportsmanship, if the table timer runs out during a shot, please return the shot to your opponent by waiting for it to recycle.
Called Shots
Private tables-- PW =te
Allow Watchers
Set break to ALTERNATING
Rated Game is Optional, Both members must agree to it
Do not allow robot to replace opponent EVER
The Tournament Director will start each round as soon as possible. Patience may be required
Please do not start a round until it is called.Presetting of tables is not allowed! You must wait for pairings to be called before setting a table.
If the 8 ball sinks on the break,it counts as an automatic win!!!
If 8ball on break AND you scratch, its a loss :(
If Pogo reports match as a draw, in this league it is a loss for the shooter, not a draw.
10 minute timer on all members absent from room.
Please call for the timer IN CAPS in the lobby.
Once your opponent returns to the table, please call for the timer to be stopped.
Boot timer- You are allowed 2 timers per tourney. One per round. Third timer is auto d/q.
TigersEye does not honor a Pogo "DRAW".
A draw is caused when the shooter fouls or scratches on the 8 ball shot.
Therefore, in the event that Pogo calls the match a draw
please report that the shooter LOST.
If there is a problem during a tournament, please call the Tourney Director to your table IMMEDIATELY.
Please do not take issues to the lobby.
Whether you win or lose, please show good sportsmanship.
Have fun and good luck!!
SPECIFIC GAME RULES
****ABC TOURNEY*****
All balls are to be sunk in alphabetical order by color--- blue, green, maroon, orange, purple, red, yellow THEN BLACK All other regular 8ball rules apply.
You may sink any other colored ball, as long as you also sink the CORRECT colored ball at the same time.
If you sink the wrong ball, tap cue gently and give opponent ball in hand.
***BANK THE 8 OR THE CUE BALL***
Normal 8-Ball Rules apply untill you get to the 8 ball.
The 8 ball(black) OR the cue ball(white) must be played off a cushion before the 8 is potted.
If it is not banked before being potted, you lose!
***BLUE BALL***
Play Regular 8 Ball EXCEPT....
Save the blue ball for the LAST ball before the 8 ball.
The blue ball may NOT be sunk until the end of the game, just before the 8 ball.
If you sink your blue ball OR your opponent's blue ball before it is supposed to be sunk, you LOSE.
The 8 ball Must be sunk in the SAME POCKET that the blue ball was sunk in. Normal ball in hand rules apply.
***NO SCRATCH TOURNEY***
The object of this tourney is to make it all the way through the match without sinking the cue ball EVER.
You play regular 8ball,EXCEPT you MAY NOT SCRATCH the cue ball.
IF YOU SCRATCH, YOU LOSE,
EXCEPT IF ITS ON THE BREAK.
A scratch on break does not end the game. Continue on as usual.
No restart is needed.
A scratch at any other time during the game is AUTOMATIC LOSS.
***POWER BALL***
All shots are taken at FULL POWER,
meaning you draw the cue stick back as far as you can until the power bar shows full power.
Hold it there for 3 seconds and then shoot.
If you forget to make your shot full power, tap the cue ball LIGHTLY and give opponent Ball in Hand.
If you forget a SECOND time you are DISQUALIFIED.
Regular ball in hand rules apply .
*****SINK THE 8BALL FIRST/BLACK MAGIC*****
The object of this tourney is to sink the 8 Ball as soon as you can.
You win by being the first to sink the 8Ball, whether or not the other balls are all in.
No Ball In Hand allowed at ANY TIME,including on the break!
If your opponent scratches, place the cue ball behind the line and take your shot.
If your opponent fouls, leave the cue ball where it lays and take your shot.
Pogo will say you have lost the game, but for the TD, you have WON
by sinking the 8Ball as soon as you can.
Good Luck!
*****2v2 ** 2/3 type*****
NO TIMER ON TABLES FOR 2V2's.
captain plays captain at one table
Mate plays mate at another table
First team called invites opponent team member to tables
so...each team member plays an opponent at a separate table.
If one team wins BOTH matches, they win the round
If each team wins ONE match, the WINNER of each match plays off in a 3rd game for winner of round.
The first team to win 2 games wins the round.
Please report only the ROUND WINNER in the lobby, NOT THE WINNER OF EACH GAME. TY
***captain of team is the one the made the team. The mate is the one that joined the team.
*****LAST POCKET POOL*****
THE 8 MUST BE SUNK IN THE SAME POCKET AS YOUR LAST COLORED BALL.
PLEASE TYPE POCKET IN CHAT AT TABLE
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