CAN OF DIAMONDS PLAYER RULES! We know that people can get very competitive, which is fine that is the point, but lets keep in mind everyone has feelings and mistakes are made all the time, people are human. These rules were made over time from problems that have arisen with people. Much is common sense to most people, but there are a few that need to be reminded. So, please read them over just so you know what they are. HERE IS A LIST OF RULES WE EXPECT EACH PERSON IN THE LEAGUE TO FOLLOW: 1.) If you are in a tournament , and sign up for a second tournament that starts before you are out of your current one, you will be asked which one you want to dq out of as soon as you are called in lobby to play in the 2nd tourney. 2.) Please understand that each TD has their own way of hosting, some do call next round pairings as soon as available some don't. Sit back, relax, and wait until you're up! Please don't hassle the TD to announce pairs. 3.) Each member is to pay attention to their host. Watch for your rules, table settings, your name and opponent, and what table you will play at. We do request that you click on standings when tourney has started to check who you play or who you are waiting on rather than ask TD in lobby. That just helps cut down on some of the chat in lobby and work for the TD. 4.) If you do not understand the rules, please ask the td to explain again before beginning your game. It's your responsibility to make sure you understand BEFORE you start your game. NO RESTARTS WILL BE PERMITTED! 5.) Make sure you wait for the host to give you the GTG (good to go) before beginning to play your game. If you start without it, you may have to lose what ever points you gain if the host says the table is wrong. 6.) The player is to report all timer extensions in Lobby and in the in game Chat. 3x is a DQ 7.) We DO NOT allow watchers at our tables. The reason we ask you to select this option is in case there is a problem at the table a host can get in to resolve it. But, there are no exceptions to the watchers rule. 8.) All games must be played out, regardless of the score. You are not allowed to leave a tourney because you are mad about someone or something that happened in the tourney. Once you join a tourney please stay until you lose or the tourney is over. 9.) In a 1v1 tourney, there are no substitutions. This is not fair to people that join the tourney and luck gives them someone with a low rating, and the sub is much better. Sorry. In a 2v2 tourney, if a player is missing they get put on a 10 minute timer, after that the partner that is there is given the choice of having a substitute or using the computer as a partner. 10.) We like that people are competitive, but lets keep in mind everyone has feelings. Be a graceful non-winner. Don't be rude. A simple hi gl and gg glnr is a nice gesture to let them know you look forward to playing them and that your look forward to playing them again. We really encourage this since we are like a family here. 11.) Respect your fellow players and your host. Remember we are all here volunteering our time to bring you these games. And our players are volunteering to play with CAD just like you. 12.) If any players make ANY type of derogatory comment toward a player's race, ethnic background or sexual orientation they will be removed from the league. No warnings 13.) At no time is arguing in the lobby permitted. If this occurs it's an automatic boxing for 3 days! BOXING - MEANS YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY IN ANY CAD LEAGUE GAMES FOR 3 DAYS. This includes arguments with non-league players. If you have a problem with somebody please take them to a table or instant message and discuss privately. Please remember that we share this lobby with non-league members. If they are bothering you, please mute them. 14.) Please remember that all of the tournament host are volunteers. They are here to make your playing experience fun and fair. They are to be respected at all times. If you have a problem with a host please speak with them privately. 15.) To keep the playing experience for everybody enjoyable, we ask that you use common sense when chatting in lobby and game rooms. Please remember that what may seem acceptable to you may offend others. We will not tolerate any cursing, sexually explicit language or chat drawings, or other language that may be deemed inappropriate. 16.) When you are missing from a tourney, you will get put on a 10 minute timer for games that are longer such as most canasta, gin, etc. If it's a short game like 1 hand quickie, you will get put on a 5 minute timer. If you are in a tourney, in the room, but playing on another table when you are called, you will be put on a 5 minute timer. 17.) Any member caught cheating (with proof) will be banned from CAD. 18.) All members are expected to abide by all rules that are set forth in this league as well as Cases rules. 19.) Penalties for going against any of these rules: 1st violation = warning in most cases unless there is ugly behavior with it (such as swearing, arguing in lobby, etc) 2nd violation = boxed for 3 days 3rd violation = boxed for 7 days 4th violation = boxed for 10 days 5th violation = removed and banned from league If you have questions about any of the rules please contact a staff member. Thank you for playing in Can of Diamonds! |