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~League Rules~

play. We call it a "Ladder" because each player has a
unique rank or "rung" that represents their standing
among other players. The highest ranked player holds
the #1 position. Someone ranked #2 is ranked below the
#1 player. So, the goal is to "climb" the Ladder all
the way to the top.

When you first join you are placed in the "Unranked"
category of the Ladder.

You become "Ranked" after winning your first Ladder
match. (Unranked users can play each other and the
winner becomes ranked at the bottom of the ladder.)

When you defeat a higher ranked player you move up
half the distance between their rank and your own.
Example

Your rank on the Ladder does not go down if you lose a
match unless your opponent is ranked DIRECTLY below
you.
Example

When other players beat people above you and jump over
you in rank you will slide down.

Some special rules exist for players ranked in the Top
Ten. These rules will be covered in a later section.

Account Rules

Since your Ladder account is where all your records
are kept we have some special policies regarding it.
These are very important and you should pay close
attention to them.

E-mail Address

Your E-mail address must be kept current on the site,
as it is the only way we have of contacting you. Use
the 'USER EDITOR' if you need to change it.

If your E-mail address is found to be invalid your
account will be penalized or removed.

Ladder Names

If your Ladder name is offensive to other users or
contains profanity your account will be removed.

If your Ladder name is found to be abusive towards
another user your account will be removed.

If your Ladder name is found to be too similar to an
existing user's nickname you will have to choose
another.

You are only allowed to change your Ladder name once
per week.

Your Ladder name must match the name you use in chat
and play your matches under exactly. This includes
spaces, underscores and other keyboard characters. If
it doesn't the match is invalid and your opponent is
not required to report any losses to you.

Players should never report a loss to a name that is
different than the one their opponent used during the
match.

Inactivity

If you haven't played a match in 21 days you will be
automatically removed for inactivity in order to keep
the Ladder as dynamic as possible and give everyone a
chance to move up.

Removal for inactivity is completely automated. No
exceptions are made to this rule. Our players want an
active league full of opponents who can be easily
found.

We offer optional "Gold & Platinum Membership"
programs. One of the benefits to these program is the
fact that you cannot be purged for inactivity. This
program is recommended for frequent travelers or those
in the military. Signup information can be found here.

Multiple Users

We only allow a set number of accounts from one
location. If this number is exceeded your accounts
will be investigated and possibly removed. We have an
automated security system to keep track of this
information, and all new account info is logged.

It is illegal for one person to have multiple
accounts. Only one account is allowed per person,
PERIOD.

It is illegal for more than one person to use or share
the same account. You are more than welcome to each
participate in the Ladder, but you will have to create
separate accounts for each individual playing.

Challenges

Whether you are the one looking for a match or the one
being asked to play there are some guidelines that
need to be followed. Violating these could result in
penalties. If you notice anyone violating these rules
please feel free to contact us using the SUPPORT area.

Chat

The best way to find matches is to announce in chat
that you are looking for a MyLeague.com match. You
will see other's doing the same. This lets everyone
know you are interested in Ladder play.

When you are in a chat room trying to find a match you
should be courteous and respectful to other people in
the room. Repeatedly asking for a Ladder game tends to
annoy people very quickly. This could make them not
want to play you, and make it harder for YOU to move
up the Ladder.

E-Mail:

Email challenges should be reserved for users in the
top 10 of the Ladder, and only used then if you have
trouble setting up a match via the normal methods.

If you are found to be issuing challenges via Email
excessively and without first attempting to get a
match via the traditional methods you will be
penalized.

2 Matches Per Day: You can only play the same person 2
times each day. You can play as many different people
as you'd like on any given day.

Verify Information: We recommend that you make sure
potential opponents belong to the Ladder before
starting your match. This way if you have a problem
you will have all of the information you need to
resolve it quickly. You can do this very easily using
our find player utility. It's not a bad idea to write
this information down after you look it up.

Priority: If you have multiple people challenging you
at once you should play the person with the highest
rank.

First Come, First Served: The priority rule for
accepting challenges only applies when you have
multiple challenges at the same time. If you are
challenged by someone you should not go to chat and
actively seek someone higher in rank to challenge you,
rather you need to accept the first challenger.

Specific Ranks: It is illegal to refuse matches based
on Ladder rank. You may request a specific rank or
range when advertising for a challenge, but you may
not refuse a valid challenge simply because the
challenger is not the rank you are wanting to play.

Playing a Match

Once you have found an opponent and you are ready to
start your match, there are some rules about the match
to keep in mind.

Settings:

There are no illegal settings for Ladder matches as
long as BOTH players agree to them before the match
begins. If someone starts the game with incorrect
settings you should point it out and immediately
return to chat. This will allow you to make sure you
both understand what the other player wants. You can
then restart the match.

We have set default settings for some games. If your
game has default settings they will be listed in the
next section. If any of these rules conflict with
overall Ladder rules, the game specific rules apply.

Failure to Finish Match:

Once you start a match you are responsible for
completing it. If you have to leave before the game is
finished for any reason it is considered a loss and
you need to promptly report it.
Example

Although it does not happen often it is possible that
you or your opponent may be disconnected from the game
or the Internet entirely before your match is
finished. If one player was clearly losing at the time
of disconnect then that person should be a good sport
and report the loss. If there was no clear winner at
that point in the match and it is not a game that
allows you to continue then a rematch would be
suggested. For more information regarding the proper
procedures in the event of a disconnect please visit
our FAQ.

If one or more users in a match leaves the match and
the game allows it a substitute player can be selected
to finish playing that for the person(s) who
disconnected. The sub does get credit for the match if
they win, but they not required to report any losses
unless all match participants agree otherwise before
gameplay is continued. The person who left the match
is only required to report losses to his/her opponents
if they left voluntarily or were already clearly going
to lose at the time they lost connection.

Opponents:

You are not allowed to play Ladder matches against
people who live in the same household as you. You can
play friends and relatives who do not live with you,
but you should limit matches against them to one or
two a week. Remember, the idea of the Ladder is to see
how you stack up against players from all over the
world--not across the street.

You are not allowed to partner with people who live in
the same household as you. This includes anyone who
plays from the same physical location, whether or not
they actually reside there.

You are not allowed to report losses to anyone who
plays from the same computer as you do.ever. Our
security software will detect this activity if it is
attempted and participating accounts will be penalized
or removed.

Sportsmanship:

The same rules that apply to behavior in chat (covered
later in these rules) also apply during games. If we
receive complaints about the behavior of a user steps
will be taken to deal with the problem.

It is illegal to play in more than one Ladder match at
a time. This slows down gameplay for everyone.

Tournaments

The rules are determined for each individual
tournament by the Tournament Director holding the
event. If you click on the link for a specific
tournament you will see a summary of that tourney,
including a 'RULES' link where you can find out the
specific rules for that event. Tournaments are exempt
from Game Specific Rules unless the TD has specified
otherwise on his/her rules page.

Game-Specific Rules

To keep things as competitive as possible we often
have special rules that only apply to certain games.
The rules for the current ladder are listed here. If
you have any suggestions for rule changes that would
improve the Ladder please feel free to contact your
ladder admin team.

Reporting the Match

Once your game is completed the loser of the match is
responsible for reporting it as soon as possible. You
can report your matches using the "Report Loss" link
located in the left hand frame. Here are some things
to remember regarding reporting your losses.

Report Immediately: Losses are to be reported
immediately after a game is completed.before any
further Ladder matches are started. Not reporting
promptly will result in penalty.

Who to Report To:

In one on one games the loser of the match reports.

In games where you play with a partner each member of
the losing team reports a loss to both partners of the
winning team, so at the end of the match you would
either gain two wins or report two losses.

In 'free for all' matches.or matches in which multiple
opponents are all competing against each other without
partners each of the losers of the match reports a
loss to the one overall winner.

When playing games with more than one opponent it is
important that losses are reported in the proper order
if rank will be affected by the order of report. You
must report to the highest ranking opponent first in
those cases. It is your responsibility to make sure
you report in the correct order when necessary. Not
doing so will result in penalty.

Reporting & Passwords: It is illegal to share your
password with any other user for the purpose of
reporting or any reason. If you are discovered using
another user's password both of your accounts will be
removed.

Problems Reporting: If you have a problem and cannot
report your own loss follow the SUPPORT link and
request assistance with this from Ladder Staff.

Unreported Matches:

Most unreported matches are a simple case of
forgetfulness on the part of your opponent. If your
opponent has not reported your match within an hour of
the match you should send them a friendly E-mail
reminder to post. In most cases this is all that is
needed to get them to post.

If they still have not posted an hour after your
E-mail reminder and you see them online playing other
matches you should follow the SUPPORT link and submit
an unreported match claim against them. Ladder staff
will handle the situation from there for you.

If, however, you do not see them online after sending
your Email reminder you should give them 24 hours to
post their loss before submitting an unreported match
claim against them in order to give them time to
receive your E-mail.

You should never harass another user in chat or
interrupt their other Ladder matches in an attempt to
get them to report. If you see them online giving them
one friendly reminder is acceptable, but beyond that
you should let Ladder Staff settle the dispute for
you.

For more information regarding the proper procedures
for handling unreported matches visit the Ladder FAQ.

Expected Behavior

As a member of MyLeague.com you are representing us
and all the other players when you are playing Ladder
matches. Because we rely heavily on the support of the
gaming networks and producers of the games that you
play we have some guidelines for how you need to
behave online. It's part of your duty to be
respectable so that you don't give the Ladder (and
other players!) a bad name.

Cheating:

It goes without saying that we won't stand for
cheating of any kind. This includes, but is not
limited to, breaking rules, using modified
executables, reporting false results, or otherwise
tampering with Ladder rankings.

If you are certain your opponent is cheating you
should leave the match immediately and report the
suspicious activity via the SUPPORT link on the Ladder
page. You do not need to report the match as a loss.
If your opponent submits an unreported match claim
against you be sure to reply to the inquiry mail we
send you explaining your reasoning or the match will
be automatically posted against you.

Abuse:

If you encounter another Ladder user behaving in an
unacceptable manner in chat the best thing to do is
just ignore them. If you notice one particular user
being abusive repeatedly please let us or your
LadderOps know. Please be sure to include all
pertinent information, such as the offender's
username, and a brief explanation of the problems that
you encountered.

There are many players available to challenge. It is
illegal to continually harass one specific player for
a match. If you need a match with a specific person
and are having a problem getting it let us know via
the SUPPORT link rather than harassing that
individual, and we will help you resolve the conflict.

We encourage you to try to solve problems on your own
before bringing it to the staff, but not to the point
of creating hardship to yourself or harassing other
users. We have one of the best support staffs
available on the Internet. If you have a problem we
are here to help you.

It is illegal to abuse or harrass another Ladder
member. If you are observed being abusive in chat it
could result in penalty. Depending upon the extent of
the abuse you might not always receive a warning in
these cases. It is important to remember that two
wrongs do not make a right. In other words, if you are
being harrassed by another Ladder member come to us
for assistance. Do not take matters into your own
hands or return the abuse, or you could find yourself
in trouble as well.

Nice Guy Rule: Please note that behavior guidelines
apply for all methods of communication. This includes
chat, E-mail, message forums, ICQ, etc. Treat other
members with respect!

Top Ten

Because everyone dreams of being in the Top Ten we
have some special rules that apply for these users.
This keeps the competition for these slots in high
gear. Only players who are ranked in the Top Ten need
to worry about these.

Top of the Heap: Everyone wants a shot at #1;
consequently there should be a lot of activity and
movement in the top ranks of the Ladder. Remember that
rank has priority when it comes to challenges. Keeping
that in mind, the number one player should play the
number two player as often as possible.

Inactivity: Players in the Top Ten must play at least
once every 7 days. If they don't they are
automatically dropped five rungs and their inactivity
counter is reset. There are no exceptions to this
rule.

Rank Hounding: Players in the Top Ten are expected to
be as active after they reach the top ranks as they
were before. In other words, if you are playing 20
games a day to make it to the Top Ten and then only
play once a week to hold your rank you may be
penalized.

Leapfrogging: Players in the Top Ten should try to
play the person ranked directly below them at least
once every three days. If you are found to be avoiding
challenges that put your rank at risk your account
will be penalized.

Challenges from Different Ranks:

Top Ten players must take challenges in order of rank
as with other users.

Unless you are ranked in the top 25 of the Ladder it
is illegal to E-mail Top Ten players requesting a
match. Even then E-mail challenges should be reserved
for situations in which you have failed in attempts to
get a match via the traditional methods. If you
receive a mail from a player outside of this range you
should reply and gently remind them of the rules.

Play Lists: Use of 'playing lists' is strongly
discouraged. If someone asks for a match and you are
already playing simply tell him or her that. Lists
only serve to foster discouragement on the part of the
users who are constantly told they are being added
only to rarely get the promised match. You are not
expected to play every person on the Ladder just
because you are ranked in the Top Ten. You fought your
way up there one rung at a time and so must everyone
else.

Fair Play: It should go without saying that other Top
Ten players who challenge you should be treated with
the utmost respect and courtesy. You should do your
best to see that challenges of this nature are played
as soon as possible for the benefit of both parties.
Avoiding or delaying challenges from other Top Ten
members will result in penalty.

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Because everyone has got their eyes on the top ranks
of the Ladder we expect the members of this elite
group of players to conduct themselves appropriately.
This means we will be keeping a closer eye on them
than most. You are among the Top Ten players in the
world in your chosen game. Set a good example!

There is a lot of competition and pressure associated
with being ranked in the Top Ten. Remember that this
is just a game and above all meant to be fun!

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We can't cover every aspect of gaming in our rules. We
have tried to be as thorough as possible and cover all
the basics. However, just because something is not
listed doesn't meant that it is allowed. Use common
sense. If it is something that will adversely effect
other players and you might think twice about doing
it's probably against the rules. Our staff have the
final say in such matters. If you have a specific
question please feel free to contact us via E-mail.

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