Post by agntsmith on Jul 9, 2005 22:52:01 GMT -5
ADMINS MUST SET A HIGH STANDARD OF CONDUCT:
28.1. If any Admin is accused of a non report, misconduct or cheating, the complaint is sent to the Head Admin and the other Admins for review.
28.2. All Admins agree to abide by the majority vote of all Admins, hereby referred to as the “Admin Board”. Admins shall abstain from any vote involving their own non-report complaints, misconduct, or cheating.
28.3. If an Admin while processing non-reports has a match that they personally filed, they will send the non-report to the Head Admin for processing. No Admin will process their own non-reports. The Head Admin, when having non-reports to file, as he is processing non-reports, will send those non-reports to the Vice Admin for processing.
28.4. Any Admin may ONLY be removed from office upon the recommendation of the Head Admin and at least a 2/3rds majority vote of the remaining Admin Board members. Any Admin shall be given a minimum of one week’s notice of a vote to removal and shall be given an opportunity to present any evidence or defense they wish to the Admin Board.
28.5. The Vice Admin is considered the acting Head Admin in the event the Head Admin is not available. If, in any event, the Head Admin position becomes vacant, the Vice Admin will be assigned as Head Admin, by the departing Head Admin. In the event the Vice Admin position becomes vacant, a new Vice Admin will be chosen by majority vote of the Admin Board.
28.6. The Head Admin will under no circumstances terminate the league without a 90% affirmative vote of all voting league members. Such a vote to be posted in the CIV3PLAYERS forum for no less than 21 days.
29. SPECIFIC CASE’S RULE VALUES:
The following values have been chosen, according to the Case’s : These rule sets will not be changed without notice.
Rank gain for a win: 50 (percent, 50% default)
Max matches/day between SAME users: 3 (matches)
Number of days before winning and losing streaks reset: 7 (days)
Minutes players must wait between each match report: 0 (minutes)
Days of inactivity allowed before players deleted: 42 (days)
Days of inactivity allowed before drop top ten players: 14 (days)
A “top player” is defined as a player less than: 50 (rank)
Days top players must wait before playing same user again: 0 (days)
Highest rank that is allowed to utilize formal challenge : 25 (rank)
Days between formal challenge by same users: 2 (days)
Days players have to complete formal challenge: 5 (days)
30. CTON-STYLE FFA RULES
This is a special type of Free-For-All game with special rules. Failure to adhere to these rules while playing this style of game will result in disqualification from the match and/or possible further action being taken against the player by the admin board. Of course, as with any other type of game, ALL players may agree to modify a rule prior to the start of the match. In the absence of such unanimous agreement, the following rules are to be in effect for all "CTON FFA" ladder matches.
30.1 No Alliances: There are to be no alliances of any kind during the game either expressed or implied.
30.2 No Contact: There is to be no diplomatic contact between players. By extension, this also means that there is to be no trading of any kind, including techs, resources, maps, or anything else.
30.3 No Muting: There is to be no muting of players. Anything typed in chat must be able to be seen by all players in the game.
30.4 No sharing of information: All chat is limited to non-game topics. Examples of banned chat include (but are not limited to) topics such as: location of opponents, opponent's quality of land, whether or not an opponent has a specific resource, informing others that an opponent is about to attack, type and amount of an opponent's units, etc. Sharing in-game information such as this is unacceptable and is grounds for immediate expulsion from the game and possible further penalty from the Ladder admin board. Examples of acceptable chat include the weather, your kids, your current rank, a story about how you won a close game last night, etc.
30.5 Embassies: There has been some confusion as to whether or not establishing an embassy with another player is allowed. The default rule is that players may establish embassies, as this is an act of war and not an act of diplomacy.
30.6 Optional Civ Selection Rule: Many players enjoy playing this format with all players selecting random civs. This can be discussed and agreed upon by the players in the setup screen. Either random civs or chosen civs is acceptable.
GAME PLAY RULES & CONDUCT
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 the 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.
Image:
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!
Fill in the Blank
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.
28.1. If any Admin is accused of a non report, misconduct or cheating, the complaint is sent to the Head Admin and the other Admins for review.
28.2. All Admins agree to abide by the majority vote of all Admins, hereby referred to as the “Admin Board”. Admins shall abstain from any vote involving their own non-report complaints, misconduct, or cheating.
28.3. If an Admin while processing non-reports has a match that they personally filed, they will send the non-report to the Head Admin for processing. No Admin will process their own non-reports. The Head Admin, when having non-reports to file, as he is processing non-reports, will send those non-reports to the Vice Admin for processing.
28.4. Any Admin may ONLY be removed from office upon the recommendation of the Head Admin and at least a 2/3rds majority vote of the remaining Admin Board members. Any Admin shall be given a minimum of one week’s notice of a vote to removal and shall be given an opportunity to present any evidence or defense they wish to the Admin Board.
28.5. The Vice Admin is considered the acting Head Admin in the event the Head Admin is not available. If, in any event, the Head Admin position becomes vacant, the Vice Admin will be assigned as Head Admin, by the departing Head Admin. In the event the Vice Admin position becomes vacant, a new Vice Admin will be chosen by majority vote of the Admin Board.
28.6. The Head Admin will under no circumstances terminate the league without a 90% affirmative vote of all voting league members. Such a vote to be posted in the CIV3PLAYERS forum for no less than 21 days.
29. SPECIFIC CASE’S RULE VALUES:
The following values have been chosen, according to the Case’s : These rule sets will not be changed without notice.
Rank gain for a win: 50 (percent, 50% default)
Max matches/day between SAME users: 3 (matches)
Number of days before winning and losing streaks reset: 7 (days)
Minutes players must wait between each match report: 0 (minutes)
Days of inactivity allowed before players deleted: 42 (days)
Days of inactivity allowed before drop top ten players: 14 (days)
A “top player” is defined as a player less than: 50 (rank)
Days top players must wait before playing same user again: 0 (days)
Highest rank that is allowed to utilize formal challenge : 25 (rank)
Days between formal challenge by same users: 2 (days)
Days players have to complete formal challenge: 5 (days)
30. CTON-STYLE FFA RULES
This is a special type of Free-For-All game with special rules. Failure to adhere to these rules while playing this style of game will result in disqualification from the match and/or possible further action being taken against the player by the admin board. Of course, as with any other type of game, ALL players may agree to modify a rule prior to the start of the match. In the absence of such unanimous agreement, the following rules are to be in effect for all "CTON FFA" ladder matches.
30.1 No Alliances: There are to be no alliances of any kind during the game either expressed or implied.
30.2 No Contact: There is to be no diplomatic contact between players. By extension, this also means that there is to be no trading of any kind, including techs, resources, maps, or anything else.
30.3 No Muting: There is to be no muting of players. Anything typed in chat must be able to be seen by all players in the game.
30.4 No sharing of information: All chat is limited to non-game topics. Examples of banned chat include (but are not limited to) topics such as: location of opponents, opponent's quality of land, whether or not an opponent has a specific resource, informing others that an opponent is about to attack, type and amount of an opponent's units, etc. Sharing in-game information such as this is unacceptable and is grounds for immediate expulsion from the game and possible further penalty from the Ladder admin board. Examples of acceptable chat include the weather, your kids, your current rank, a story about how you won a close game last night, etc.
30.5 Embassies: There has been some confusion as to whether or not establishing an embassy with another player is allowed. The default rule is that players may establish embassies, as this is an act of war and not an act of diplomacy.
30.6 Optional Civ Selection Rule: Many players enjoy playing this format with all players selecting random civs. This can be discussed and agreed upon by the players in the setup screen. Either random civs or chosen civs is acceptable.
GAME PLAY RULES & CONDUCT
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 the 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.
Image:
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!
Fill in the Blank
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.