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I have reviewed some of the posts made on the forum. I took some of the rule suggestions and took the TWLJ rules and revised them. Here they are, please if you see something worth changing, suggest it. We are in off-season right now, so I will be revising TWL based on the mistakes and flaws that were evident last season.
1.0 League Rules
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1.01 All Trench Wars League Javelin games will be played in one of the TWLJ arenas in SSCU Trench Wars.
1.02 The League games will be refereed by an appointed Referee. Always obey the Referee. Should you have any complaints about a Referee you should contact the League Operator.
1.03 In a case of an unpredictable server crash, router failure etc. that has a massive impact on the game, the whole game will be replayed at a later date.
2.0 Scheduling Rules
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2.01 TWL games will be on Sunday and Saturday at any available time: 1:00pm EST- 6:00pm EST on both days. There is 1 scheduling system for all 3 subdivisions of TWL.
2.02 All time slots can only contain 3 games. If a time slot a squad captain wished for is already filled, he will have no choice but to select a different time slot.
2.03 All squad captains are given a chance to mutually agree upon an acceptable time for their game. The deadline for schedules to be made is Thursday, 3 pm EST. Exceptions can be made by the following procedure:
a.Both squadcaptains or one of their assistants should email the TWL Op in charge with the new game time they agreed upon, followed by a motivation. It's up to the TWL Op to accept or deny it. NO EMAIL IS SENT, GAME IS SET AT THE TIME FIRST AGREED UPON.
2.04 Game times not agreed upon by both squad captains by the deadline will be assigned by the League Operator.
a. The League OP will assign the first available slot that day.
b. If both squads find that unacceptable they will be assigned the first slot the next day.
c. If one squad has requested a time, but the other did not reply. The squad who requested a time will be granted it.
2.05 Squads that do not show up for a scheduled game will lose by default. The no-show squad is assigned a 0-25 loss and the winning squad a 25-0 win.
2.06 If a squad does not show for 2 games during the season they will be replaced by another squad.
3.0 Pre Game Rules
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3.01 When the game has been called and the arena assigned, usually by a zone-wide advertisement (can be a :#squad: message too), the squad captain or representative has 5 minutes to notify the Referee with squad's starting players and a possible substitute for their verification to be eligible to play (see rule 5.03).
a. A 5 min extension may be requested at for example 4:05, if the game was called for 4:00est.
3.02 If a squad is having troubles with lag, late arrival or something similar, they may ask for a maximum of 5 minutes delay for the game to start.
a. THIS MEANS A TOTAL OF 10 MINTUES AFTER THE START OF THE HOUR. 4:10
3.03 A squad must have at least 4 eligible people present at the start of the game. If less than 4 eligible people are able to start when the 5 minutes have expired, the game will be counted as a no-show (see rule 2.05).
a. A squad can ask for another 5 minute extension.
1. You can ask for a 5 min extension if you have less then 4 eligible people.
b. The 5 players must be present at the end of the 10 minute (max).
1. If the game started with 4 players then all 4 players must be present at the end of the 10 minutes (MAX)
3.04 Either one of the squad captains or representatives can ask for a no-blue-game. If the game is declared to be a no-blue-game the public chat will be locked.
3.05 Each player who is playing for his squad should be listed as eligible on the TWL roster (http://www.twleagues.org). He also should have his squad listed next to his name. It is up to the Referee to enforce this rule.
3.06 Only squad members are allowed to spectate on a squad's frequency during the game. Excluding referees.
a. Unless specifically asked by the squad captain
3.07 If the referee makes an error regaurding the rules or a procedure that significantly impacts the outcome of the game, the game will either be replayed or continued from the point of the error
4.0 Game Play Rules
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4.01 Each squad is allowed up to five 5 players to participate in league matches.
4.02 If a team only has 4 players, they may play that round handicapped 1 player. If either team has less than 4 players able to play, at the start of the round, they forfeit the game. A postponement CANNOT be called at this time.
a. NO ONE is able to enter the game to take the 5th spot. It is counted as 10 deaths.
4.04 Teams will be assigned a safety by the host and must let the host know their desired game play frequency.
4.05 Once the game has begun you are not allowed to remain in a safety. a. From the time of GO GO GO. Everyone has 1 minute to leave safe zone.
1. You can warp here
2. Ask the host for help
3. Actually move out of the safe.
b. 1 warning will be given if you remain in saftey
1. At this point another 30 seconds is given for the player to leave
c. If the warning doesn't fix the problem then the player will be specced with 10 deaths
d. The squad captain can use the Substitute to replace the offending player. The host must make all substitutions publicly.
4.06 Each game will consist of 1, 30 min. round. Each player must be on roster, eligible, and will be given 10 deaths to use. Once these are used they will be spec'd.
4.07 If only one team is left in play, the game ends at that point, forgoing the 30 minute time limit and the remaining team will be awarded that round.
4.08 In the case that both teams remain, the winning team will be decided by counting the number of deaths each of the remaining players currently in play have to give.
a. If a player has lagged out during the game he has 3 minute to return, if he returns and feels he can't play, he may have 5 minutes to restart his computer. If he does not make it back before the bell it counts as 10 deaths.
4.09 Games will be held in ?go twlj, ?go twlj2, ?go twlj3, ?go twlj4, ?go twlj5
4.10 Teamkills DO count as deaths.
4.11 Warping is not allowed, and you are not allowed to leave the base entirely, though skirting along the bottom will be permitted.
a. A purpatrator will receive 1 warning the first time if he warps or purposely leaves the base and if it happens again he will be specced with 10 deaths
4.12 You are allowed to fight outside the base, but you must go to the base as soon as possible.
a. Staying outside the base excessively will result in 1 warning
b. If the 1st warning has no effect the player will be removed with 10 DEATHS. NO EXCEPTIONS!! If you are the squad captain you can ask for a sub if he does not listen to you.
c. If the sub has already been used it will again result in 10 deaths
4.13 If you happen to spawn outside of the arena, notify the referee, so he can *shipchange or *warpto you. If you warp back in that is acceptable but not suggested since you would be putting yourself at a disadvantage with less energy.
4.14 All players must be on the roster and past the waiting period to be eligible to play (6 days), however it is the host's job to check before the match starts.
4.15 If it has been found that a player not on the roster DID play that round the game will be replayed with the appropriate people (meaning 4 players for the team that played the person who was not on roster)
4.16 Members of staff that are not hosting are NOT allowed to use their powers during a match. The Leauge OP will be called in to make a ruling
a. The player's entire squad MAY be disqualified that round if it is deemed to be either purposely or if they ignore the warning (which is made publicly).
4.17 If a squad has not submitted it's lineup and is not prepared to play by 5 min. after notification of game time, they can ask for another 5 minute extension. If after a full 10 mintues of the host starting the team not ready will lose (50:0)
4.18 All players must have the correct squad name listed by their name (?squadjoin). The ref must check the squadnames before the match and if there are any people who are not squadjoined they will be told to change. If they do not, by the 10 minute max, then they will be considered absent and the squad will have to play with 4 members (If a sub cannot be found)
4.19 Each squad member must be using Continuum .37 or higher.
4.21 The Most Valueable Player (MVP) is the player with the highest amount of (kills - deaths). If there are more players with the same amount, the player with the most kills is MVP.
1.0 League Rules
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
1.01 All Trench Wars League Javelin games will be played in one of the TWLJ arenas in SSCU Trench Wars.
1.02 The League games will be refereed by an appointed Referee. Always obey the Referee. Should you have any complaints about a Referee you should contact the League Operator.
1.03 In a case of an unpredictable server crash, router failure etc. that has a massive impact on the game, the whole game will be replayed at a later date.
2.0 Scheduling Rules
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
2.01 TWL games will be on Sunday and Saturday at any available time: 1:00pm EST- 6:00pm EST on both days. There is 1 scheduling system for all 3 subdivisions of TWL.
2.02 All time slots can only contain 3 games. If a time slot a squad captain wished for is already filled, he will have no choice but to select a different time slot.
2.03 All squad captains are given a chance to mutually agree upon an acceptable time for their game. The deadline for schedules to be made is Thursday, 3 pm EST. Exceptions can be made by the following procedure:
a.Both squadcaptains or one of their assistants should email the TWL Op in charge with the new game time they agreed upon, followed by a motivation. It's up to the TWL Op to accept or deny it. NO EMAIL IS SENT, GAME IS SET AT THE TIME FIRST AGREED UPON.
2.04 Game times not agreed upon by both squad captains by the deadline will be assigned by the League Operator.
a. The League OP will assign the first available slot that day.
b. If both squads find that unacceptable they will be assigned the first slot the next day.
c. If one squad has requested a time, but the other did not reply. The squad who requested a time will be granted it.
2.05 Squads that do not show up for a scheduled game will lose by default. The no-show squad is assigned a 0-25 loss and the winning squad a 25-0 win.
2.06 If a squad does not show for 2 games during the season they will be replaced by another squad.
3.0 Pre Game Rules
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
3.01 When the game has been called and the arena assigned, usually by a zone-wide advertisement (can be a :#squad: message too), the squad captain or representative has 5 minutes to notify the Referee with squad's starting players and a possible substitute for their verification to be eligible to play (see rule 5.03).
a. A 5 min extension may be requested at for example 4:05, if the game was called for 4:00est.
3.02 If a squad is having troubles with lag, late arrival or something similar, they may ask for a maximum of 5 minutes delay for the game to start.
a. THIS MEANS A TOTAL OF 10 MINTUES AFTER THE START OF THE HOUR. 4:10
3.03 A squad must have at least 4 eligible people present at the start of the game. If less than 4 eligible people are able to start when the 5 minutes have expired, the game will be counted as a no-show (see rule 2.05).
a. A squad can ask for another 5 minute extension.
1. You can ask for a 5 min extension if you have less then 4 eligible people.
b. The 5 players must be present at the end of the 10 minute (max).
1. If the game started with 4 players then all 4 players must be present at the end of the 10 minutes (MAX)
3.04 Either one of the squad captains or representatives can ask for a no-blue-game. If the game is declared to be a no-blue-game the public chat will be locked.
3.05 Each player who is playing for his squad should be listed as eligible on the TWL roster (http://www.twleagues.org). He also should have his squad listed next to his name. It is up to the Referee to enforce this rule.
3.06 Only squad members are allowed to spectate on a squad's frequency during the game. Excluding referees.
a. Unless specifically asked by the squad captain
3.07 If the referee makes an error regaurding the rules or a procedure that significantly impacts the outcome of the game, the game will either be replayed or continued from the point of the error
4.0 Game Play Rules
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
4.01 Each squad is allowed up to five 5 players to participate in league matches.
4.02 If a team only has 4 players, they may play that round handicapped 1 player. If either team has less than 4 players able to play, at the start of the round, they forfeit the game. A postponement CANNOT be called at this time.
a. NO ONE is able to enter the game to take the 5th spot. It is counted as 10 deaths.
4.04 Teams will be assigned a safety by the host and must let the host know their desired game play frequency.
4.05 Once the game has begun you are not allowed to remain in a safety. a. From the time of GO GO GO. Everyone has 1 minute to leave safe zone.
1. You can warp here
2. Ask the host for help
3. Actually move out of the safe.
b. 1 warning will be given if you remain in saftey
1. At this point another 30 seconds is given for the player to leave
c. If the warning doesn't fix the problem then the player will be specced with 10 deaths
d. The squad captain can use the Substitute to replace the offending player. The host must make all substitutions publicly.
4.06 Each game will consist of 1, 30 min. round. Each player must be on roster, eligible, and will be given 10 deaths to use. Once these are used they will be spec'd.
4.07 If only one team is left in play, the game ends at that point, forgoing the 30 minute time limit and the remaining team will be awarded that round.
4.08 In the case that both teams remain, the winning team will be decided by counting the number of deaths each of the remaining players currently in play have to give.
a. If a player has lagged out during the game he has 3 minute to return, if he returns and feels he can't play, he may have 5 minutes to restart his computer. If he does not make it back before the bell it counts as 10 deaths.
4.09 Games will be held in ?go twlj, ?go twlj2, ?go twlj3, ?go twlj4, ?go twlj5
4.10 Teamkills DO count as deaths.
4.11 Warping is not allowed, and you are not allowed to leave the base entirely, though skirting along the bottom will be permitted.
a. A purpatrator will receive 1 warning the first time if he warps or purposely leaves the base and if it happens again he will be specced with 10 deaths
4.12 You are allowed to fight outside the base, but you must go to the base as soon as possible.
a. Staying outside the base excessively will result in 1 warning
b. If the 1st warning has no effect the player will be removed with 10 DEATHS. NO EXCEPTIONS!! If you are the squad captain you can ask for a sub if he does not listen to you.
c. If the sub has already been used it will again result in 10 deaths
4.13 If you happen to spawn outside of the arena, notify the referee, so he can *shipchange or *warpto you. If you warp back in that is acceptable but not suggested since you would be putting yourself at a disadvantage with less energy.
4.14 All players must be on the roster and past the waiting period to be eligible to play (6 days), however it is the host's job to check before the match starts.
4.15 If it has been found that a player not on the roster DID play that round the game will be replayed with the appropriate people (meaning 4 players for the team that played the person who was not on roster)
4.16 Members of staff that are not hosting are NOT allowed to use their powers during a match. The Leauge OP will be called in to make a ruling
a. The player's entire squad MAY be disqualified that round if it is deemed to be either purposely or if they ignore the warning (which is made publicly).
4.17 If a squad has not submitted it's lineup and is not prepared to play by 5 min. after notification of game time, they can ask for another 5 minute extension. If after a full 10 mintues of the host starting the team not ready will lose (50:0)
4.18 All players must have the correct squad name listed by their name (?squadjoin). The ref must check the squadnames before the match and if there are any people who are not squadjoined they will be told to change. If they do not, by the 10 minute max, then they will be considered absent and the squad will have to play with 4 members (If a sub cannot be found)
4.19 Each squad member must be using Continuum .37 or higher.
4.21 The Most Valueable Player (MVP) is the player with the highest amount of (kills - deaths). If there are more players with the same amount, the player with the most kills is MVP.
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