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There will be a total of 6 teams in the league this season
Every team will consist of approx. 4-6 players depending on the amount of signups we get
Every team must have the correct amount of players (if you waive a player you must pick up a player to replace them)
Every team is given 5 Trouble Ticket (Claims) - winning a claim (sustain amount of trouble tickets) - losing a claim (deduction in 1 trouble ticket). For more info on Trouble Tickets click HERE
Every team is allowed a total of 5 roster transactions a season (trades, free agent pickups, waives). For more info on Roster Transactions click HERE
Every player on your roster has to reach their gaming quota (10 games or 3 completed Bo3 series - whichever comes first). Failure to do so will result in as much as 3 LOSSES in the standings per player depending on the amount of games they finished: < 3 games played or 0 Bo3 series completed = 3 LOSSES < 6 games played or 1 Bo3 series completed = 2 LOSSES < 10 games played or 2 Bo3 series completed = 1 LOSS
DRAFT:
6 team captains will be appointed by the league official
The draft will be done in a serpentine/snake style
An "AUTO-DRAFT" list must be submitted by Team Captains before the draft day to ensure that captains who do not show up on draft day will be able to choose players of their choice based on an ordered list
STATS/STANDINGS:
(W/L/MVP) will be kept track of through-out the league
MVP Formula (CP - Contribution Points):(Kills-Deaths)+Flags(3)+Bonuses(4)
MVPs are rewarded to the player with the highest MVP score whether they win or not
In cases with tied MVPs, if one of the players belong on the winning team, they get priority over the loser. If both players belong on the winning team, the player with the better K/D ratio will be rewarded the MVP.
If you are given an infraction, your MVP will be revoked and given to the next best player
Every Bo3 series won will count as 1 win for your respective team
In the event that teams 2 teams tie in standings at the end of the season, the team with the better W/L record against the other team will get priority positioning
If there are more than 2 teams tied for a seed, the teams with more MVPs (individual stat) will get priority positioning
REGULAR SEASON:
There will be a total of 35 Bo3 series played by every team in a season
You are expected to play every team 7 Bo3 series (this way it is even)
PLAYOFFS:
The top 4 seeded teams will participate in the playoffs which will last approximately a week long
SEMI FINALS
5 Bo3 series
Every player on the team must play at least 1 set (1 Bo3 series/3 games - whichever comes first)
There is no limit for number of sets/series played by 1 person
Failure to do so will result in 1 SERIES LOSS for each player who does not complete the minimum requirement
Team captains can choose not to use a specific player as long as they forfeit a set/series. Follow HERE to see how its done.
FINALS
7 Bo3 series
Every player on the team must play at least 1 set (1 Bo3 series/3 games - whichever comes first)
There is no limit for number of sets/series played by 1 person
Failure to do so will result in 1 SERIES LOSS for each player who does not complete the minimum requirement
Team captains can choose not to use a specific player as long as they forfeit a set/series. Follow HERE to see how its done.
WAIVERS:
For every player you drop, you must pick up a player to replace them
Every team depending on their ranking will get assigned a waiver number (the lowest seeded team will get #1 waiver and the highest ranked team will get #6 waiver)
The team with the lowest waiver number that makes a bid at a waived player will receive that player
Everyone has 24 hours to make a bid at a waived player. If no one makes a bid after 24 hours, that player will go into the Free Agents pool
FREE AGENTS:
Every player who has signed up after the draft eligibility cutoff or was not drafted will fall into the Free Agents pool free to be picked up by ANY team
Players who have cleared waivers (after 24 waivers) can be picked up by any team (first come, first serve) regardless of waiver number
TRADES:
As long as BOTH captains agree to the trade, they can trade any eqivalent number of players (1-for-1, 2-for-2, 3-for-3)
More complex trades are possible (i.e. 3 team trades) as long as each team ends up filling up their roster with the correct amount of players
League officials reserve the right to veto a trade if it is deemed unfair
GAMING FORMAT THINGS YOU NEED TO REMEMBER:
The official league map is: Sniper Bald Locks League - no other map can be used!
All games must be played 2v2, therefore 1v1 or 2v1 are prohibited
Your games can be played on either iCCup or USEast/USWest as long as all parties agree to the location
You can also choose to play your games with LAN LAT on as long as all parties agree
Teams are automatically given a 10 minute break after each game if they choose to use it. Teams can also arrange for a different break duration as long as everyone agrees to it
Every team is allowed to sub out 1 player throughout a single Bo3 series
At the beginning of the game ensure that: a) everyone has done their checks before starting; b) the game isn't paused since it is now unnecessary to do that and it screws up the recording; c) that no one types within the first 5 seconds in order for a time stamp (/time) check to be done
Every player must begin their recording by doing /time so that I can see the time stamp when the game was played
Everyone must perform a task manager check at the beginning and end of a game. Remember to check the "Show processes from all users" box in the Processes tab and show the entire task manager (including the bottom where the process count is)
Lat checks must also be performed at the beginning and end of a game.
Reflagging at 15:01 and 00:01 is permitted as long as you don't break any other rules in the process
No one is allowed to leave the game early. You stay for the entire duration of the game until the game reaches 0:00 and you have done your lat check and task manager check
All winners must post recordings in the ">>>POST SERIES" forum within 48 hours from the time of the time stamp provided at the start of the game
Please keep your videos until a SERIES is placed in either the FINISHED/VOID SERIES sub-forum. In the event that the other team receives an AUTOLOSS and you have a chance to get the WIN
Replays must be provided for games you LOSE in order for stats to be collected - check your [Autoreplay] folder in case you forgot to save it
PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES TEAM CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Read and understand all of the rules/format/policies of the league. You are encouraged to ask questions if you have any concerns or inquiries regarding them
You are the person in charge of drafting and building a team
You are in charge of managing the team (trades, waives and picking up free agents)
You are responsible for the 5 claims your team has - you can either give your team the freedom to claim whenever they please, or you can direct them to use it only when necessary
As the main representative for your team, it is paramount that you act professionally and understand all of the rules and gaming procedures
Ensure that every player on your team has hit their gaming quota
PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITIES:
Read and understand all of the rules/format/policies of the league. You are encouraged to ask questions if you have any concerns or inquiries regarding them
Ensure that you talk to your team captain about being able to reach your gaming quota for the season
Stay active to ensure that you can complete your gaming quota
If you are a waiver pickup or traded, you must report to your new team no matter what. Refusal to do so will lead to a "BEHAVIORAL MISCONDUCT" infraction
If you are a free agent, it is your responsibility to seek out a team that will need you (actively promote yourself)
Under "GAMING FORMAT", I removed the need to do LAT Checks every time you ALT out of the game
Under "GAMING FORMAT", you must remember to check the "Show processes from all users" box in the Processes tab
Under "GAMING FORMAT", please keep your videos for at least 72 hours in the event that the other team receives an AUTOLOSS and you have a chance to get the WIN
Here is a demonstration video on how to perform the checks:
Please keep your videos until a SERIES is placed in either the FINISHED/VOID SERIES sub-forum. In the event that the other team receives an AUTOLOSS and you have a chance to get the WIN
Everyone must perform a task manager check at the beginning and end of a game. Remember to check the "Show processes from all users" box in the Processes tab and show the entire task manager (including the bottom where the process count is)
MVP Formula (CP - Contribution Points):(Kills-Deaths)+Flags(3)+Bonuses(4)