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.
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  • 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.

Hiya all WIcked8ball  Members,

First I'd like to welcome all the New Members to the Wicked8ball  Family. We are a Family Oriented League and we would like to keep it that way. However there are a few members that have decided to get out of hand and/or trying to show off and act like fools. In order to correct this problem we have decided to enforce a No Abuse Policy. We as the League Staff are here to have fun just like you the players, and we are volunteering our time to bring you tourneys that you love to play in. THis is not a paid position, we are doing it out of the fun of the game, and it's not much fun when you have to put up with being called names and referee arguments between players. So as much as we hate to do this, in order to keep it fun for those of us that want to continue having fun, we will be enforcing this policy. Effective IMMEDIATELY!!! The No Abuse Policy is below and WILL BE ENFORCED!!!!

First Offense---If you are abusing or cussing at a TD, HTD, ADMIN, or LEAGUE MEMBER during a tourney in progress this includes the time addys ar being ran before a tourney, You will receive 7 days in the penalty box. This is if a STAFF member has called you down and that STAFF member feels like it has become to much for his or her tourney.

Second Offense---If you have already been pentalized on a First offense, You will receive 21 days in the penalty box. This is if a STAFF member has called you down and that STAFF member feels like it has become to much for his or her tourney.

Third Offense---If you have been pentalized on the First and Second offense, you will be kicked and banned from the league.

I'm really sorry it has had to come to this, but this league was created so both the staff and the members could have fun when they come online to enjoy thereselves and its starting to not be fun for everyone when they have to be abused. Please make sure you read over this policy because again IT WILL BE ENFORCED FULLY!!!!

THE ADMIN WILL DECIDE WHAT PENALTIES TO BE HANDED OUT IF THE ABOVE RULES ARE BROKEN !!!!

THX, GRT2100, WICKEDEZ, WICKED8BALL  STAFF



 

Tourney rules

1. First name will set second name. Setting table before TD has called pairing is a DQ from tourney.

2. All rooms will be set as private then invite your opponent. Watchers are allowed at table if both players agree!

3. All matches must be reported in lobby like this: WINNER/LOSER in all caps please.

4. Do not bother other tourney players while they are playing un less rule #2 is in effect.

5. Banking on break is a re-rack and may result in penalty if continued. Cue ball must hit the rack first!

6. If you have any questions ask them in lobby.

7. The tournament director (TD) has the final say so in all matters. Admin will stand behind the TD's decision

8. If a problem arises in the room you are in please invite the TD to that room to settle the dispute.

9. Playing a non tourney game is not encouraged and can result in a penalty if slows down a tourney in progress.

10. If a player leaves that table for any reason, they will have 7 min to return or they will be timed out of the game and the tourney. If your opponent leaves the table please wait at the table until they come back, do not force forfeit when prompted.

11. The No Abuse Policy is in Effect and Will be Enforced!!!!

 We will follow the yahoo rules as listed below:

For a break to be considered legal, the player who breaks must strike the rack with the cue ball. If the player makes an illegal break, the turn rotates to his/her opponent. If the cue ball is pocketed on the break, you may place the cue ball anywhere on the table and shoot in any direction.

Once solids and stripes have been assigned, it's considered a foul to strike the other player's ball before your own. If this happens, the player's turn is over and any balls pocketed remain pocketed. The next player also gains ball in hand. That means they can place it any where they want to.

Legal:

A shooter must hit a ball that belongs to his group of balls before the 8-ball is struck or a ball in their opponent's group is struck (unless the table is open or the 8-ball is the only legal shot).
It is legal to have the cue ball make contact with a rail before striking a ball in your group.

Illegal:

Pocketing the cue ball - this is a scratch.
The cue ball strikes the 8-ball first (unless it is the only legal shot).
The cue ball strikes one of your opponent's object balls first.
The cue ball does not strike a rail or a legal object ball.

When the 8-ball is the legal shot for a player, a scratch or foul does NOT result in a loss of game if the 8-ball is not pocketed. However, the next player would have ball in hand. Remember, when playing the 8-ball you must designate a pocket.

A player loses the game by committing any of the following:

Foul when pocketing the 8-Ball.
Pocketing the 8-ball in a pocket other than the one he/she designated.
Pocketing the 8-Ball when it is not the legal object ball.
Pocketing the 8-ball on the same shot as the last of his/her group of balls.

 

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 12-24 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.

 

• STAFF MEMBER:

   

  • If you have a problem in chat look for a STAFF MEMBER to assist you. You can find a current listing of the STAFF MEMBER at this link.

     

  • Abuse of STAFF MEMBER in relation to them doing their jobs in chat or the forums is forbidden. If you are found to be guilty of this your account will be penalized. Remember that they are volunteers dedicating their time to helping improve the quality of the Ladder for all.

     

  • STAFF MEMBER do not have the power to kick, mute, or ban other players in chat in most cases. They are a staff presence available in chat to help you come to a fair resolution when problems or disputes arise. If they cannot help you with the problem themselves they will get someone who can or refer you to the proper place to go to report the situation. They are there to assist you, so take advantage of them.

     

  • If you have a problem with or wish to file a complaint against a LadderOp please send it via E-mail to complaints@wicked8ball.com. Please include all pertinant information. 

     

• 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 STAFF MEMBER 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 4 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.

   

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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!