ForeverSpades League Specific Rules

In addition to the Rules and Policies set by MyLeague and Cases (which are found on the left side of the main page..follow the link RULES) the following are specific rules set up by the administration of ForeverSpades League. 

Formal Challenges
Revised April 24, 2009
 

Formal Challenges:   ForeverSpades will not recognize any "challenge" other than that of a formal challenge which must be done through the league homepage using the "Formal Challenge" link found on the "Standings" Tab...simply log in using your league id and league password then type in your ID of the player you wish to challenge.

Eligible:   Only players ranked in the Top 30 may use this formal challenge.  You must wait two (2) days before you are allowed to issue another challenge to the same player.   You may issue one formal challenge at a time and only one formal challenge may be issued against you at any time.

Email:   The challenged player will be sent an e-mail letting them know about the challenge issued against them.  Bounced e-mail will be considered a forfeit.

Game:  When making a formal challenge to another player you both have two (2) days to arrange a time for the game to be played.  All challenge games will be Unrated, Regular with no double nils allowed to 500 points.  Before the game is started all must be aware of the rules and must acknowledge this in the chat of the table.  A challenge game must be played with four (4) players.........NEVER with bots.  It would be acceptable to invite an admin to the table to witness the game.

Formal Challenge Priority: Formal challenges take priority over all other matches.  If someone has a formal challenge against you and they are available to play, you MUST play them next.  Only exception would be if either player is currently in a tournament.  If they are not currently in a tournament they need to play the challenge game before registering into the next tournament.

Table:  The person who issued the challenge will make the UNRATED table and will invite all players.  The person who has been challenged will sit first.

Reporting:   The Formal Challenge game will be reported in the same manner as a regular league game......The loss must be reported by each of the losing team members and must be reported as soon as possible.   It is suggested they report immediately after the game.  Under NO circumstances should a player begin another game until previous game has been report.

Misbids:  Will be -100 points and skip the hand.  This is consistent with our policy on league games misbids.  The game will be played to 500 points and then the misbid will be assessed to determine the winners.

Disputes:   Please contact an admin as soon as possible......preferably while all are still sitting at the table.  It may be a good idea to invite an admin to sit in on the game from the beginning.

Failure to complete a formal challenge:  Will result in a mark against BOTH players record card.  Cases will automatically place a player in the box for three (3) days on the third failure. 

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Regular League Games

Regular League Games:  Are all games played by four (4) members who have agreed to play.  League games are NOT required but are played by choice and should be fun and relaxing. 

Table:  The table can be either rated or unrated and can be made by any of the four players.

Rules:  The host of the table is in charge and MUST clearly state the rules for the game.  Rules must be agreed upon by all four and must be made clear BEFORE starting the game.  Do not start the game until you understand the rules.  Exp:  "Regular spades to 500 points..no double nils allowed...misbids -100 points."   If you are playing it is assumed you agreed to the rules of the game as set by the host of the table. 

If the game is RATED....there are no rules and nils and double nils ARE allowed.

Misbids:   All misbids in league games will be -100 points EXCEPT in the case of a rated game in which case there is NO misbids.  Please be sure to state before playing as a reminder to all.  The misbid penalty will be applied after the game is done.   ie:  one team reaches 500 points....game is over....access the misbid to determine the winner.

Reporting:   The loss must be reported by both the losing team members and must be reported as soon as possible.   It is suggested they report immediately after the game.   Under NO circumstances should a player begin another game until previous game has been report.  A player who starts the game and is unable to finish and gets a sub is still responsible for reporting the loss.  However, if a sub plays and wins the wins will be reported to the sub and not the original player.

Procedure for unreported loss: 

1.  Please remind the player using instant messenger (IM) or email
2.  If no response within 24 hours please file an unreported match found on the main page in the left column.  This will go directly to the admin in charge of unreported matches.

Unreported matches will be kept track of and a penalty will be given when the number on any one person reaches five (5).

 

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Boxing Policy

League Statement:

In an effort to keep our spades playing environment as pleasant as possible for all members the following will be enforced as best we can.......

• NO conflicts between members will be discussed or tolerated in the lobby chat
  All members and staff are asked to take ALL conflicts to private IM or table to discuss
   

• Boxings will begin with 3 days for language, behavior or disrespect to fellow members
   

• Lesser days will be used for minor offenses not involving lobby conflicts
   

• Our league policy is 3 boxings in a 3 month period will result in a review by the admin team and may be a 30, 60, 90 day box time or permanent bann from the league.
   

• Under no circumstances will a member who is banned be allowed back...banning is permanent. 

 

The following procedure will be followed for boxing and banning:

All warnings and boxings will be recorded on the individuals players card.

Three warnings will earn the player three days in the box. 

This means no more than 3 warnings.  It is not meant that you will always receive 3 warnings.     (as of February 1st our league adopted a low tolerance for abusive behavior or language....in most cases you will receive ONE warning.)
 

CASES RULE:

It is illegal to abuse or harass another Ladder member (TD, HTD or Admin).   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 harassed 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.

BOXING OF TOP TEN:

Inactivity: Players in the Top Ten must play at least once every 2 days. If they don't they are automatically dropped five rungs and their inactivity counter is reset. There are no exceptions to this rule.

If the boxed member is in the top ten they will be dropped 5 ladder rungs on day 2 of inactivity.

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