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 41% 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 21.
• 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 365 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

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.

• 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.
• 255 time(s) Per Day
  • You may play the same member 255 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

Once you are ready to start playing a League match, there are some guidelines governing game play that you should keep in mind.

• 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

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.

• 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

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



THE FOLLOWING RULES THAT OVERRIDE THE RULES ABOVE:


MIA, timing and subs:

• 2v2 = 10 minutes per team per tournament

• 1v1 = 10 min per person per tournament • **After 5 min a sub will be chosen and game resumed • **Player still has a total of 10 to get back, timing will continue in lobby if game is finished (final round no subs allowed)

• Bot = 5 min per player per tournament

• True Swiss = “Play all rounds” 10 per team per round

Age of members:

Any new player joining this league must be 18 years old or older. If we find out your underage, you may be removed from the league immediately. (at staff's discretion)

Ladder Climbing

The movement in rank when winning a game at Mountain Euchre is set at a 41% climb.


Force Forfeit:

1. In either cases match or tournament no player should click "Force Forfeit".

2. If a player is booted from table please refer to "Failure to Finish Match" in the above rules.
NOTE:The best option would be to get a sub if the match if there was no clear winner.

General League Rules:

1. Common sense, common courtesy, and throw the dang card will be adhered to at all times.

2. Members of the same household are not allowed to partner. You are allowed to play against one another only in a situation where there are no other players available to be involved in the match.

3. All ladder games are to be played in Social 2 on rated tables, the only exception is specific Tourney Games.

4. You can play any player (10) ten times in any cycle day.

5. Bots cannot be used for any Cases games, they are only allowed in a a bot tourney.

6. Any rank manipulation will be cause for penalty or removal from this league.

7. Harassment of any player, tournament director or admin will not be tolerated. Disagreements do occur, but keep it private and keep it under control.

8. All games are to be on protected tables unless you get permission from an admin to be on a private table due to an issue with a non cases member or boxed member of this league.

9. You may only play one cases match at a time. If found to have broken this rule, you will be deranked 100 rungs from the spot you were before the games took place. This must be witnessed by an admin or staff member (td or op!).


Forum Rules and Guidelines

1. The right to free speech does not apply when posting at this message board. Mountain Euchre, Cases Gaming League, is a privately owned and operated forum.

2. The Administrators may at any time remove a forum posting if considered offensive or inappropriate.

3. Negative comments of any kind about a particular member, HTD, TD or Admin should not be dealt with in the forum.

4. Respect the privacy of fellow forum members. Do not post personal information or pictures of a member without that member's approval.

5. Messages requesting financial assistance are not to be posted.

6. The quality of the forum board depends on the quality of the posts. Mountain Euchre is not a real-time chat forum. You have time to compose, edit, find or research links, and count to a hundred if you're angry. Use common sense and courtesy.

The Non Report policy is as follows:

1. All games have to be reported directly after game.

2. You are not allowed to play any other cases games or tourneys till the previous one has been reported.

3. If you are having problems reporting, contact an admin so they can assist you.


If the following things occur, here is proper procedure for taking care of reports:

A. If cases is down when games are played, You have 24 hours to get all reports in once cases is back up. Failure to do so will result in penalty. Admin will determine when the servers are considered "down" by talking to many different players.

B. If you have computer problems or ISP problems, You must report the games once you get back online. You are not allowed to play another game until it is reported.

Failure to Report Cases Games will result in the following penalties:

Each game counts as one non report.

After 3 non reports, you will be boxed one day.

Each non report after that, you will be boxed three days.

If you have a report that is owed to you by a Non- Reporter:

You no longer have to wait 24 hours to contact the non-reporter or file a Non Report.

Please IM them if they owe you a report and you see them in Social 2 playing.

Always be polite, nice and show common courtesy.

If they still fail to report--Please fill out the Non Report link on the Mt Cases web page, listed under Unreported Matches.



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 30 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!

Fill in the Blank

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.