WE ALL WISH WE COULD HAVE NO RULES BUT EVERY LEAGUE HAS TO HAVE THEM

BUT REMEBER OUR FRIENDS ...

we do this on our own free time to have some fun and casual time with online friends
This is to be about fun
You should be able to come and relax
To be able to allow this fun to happen
And our rules ( I prefer to call them guidelines) to help make your visit to the games fun and knowing we are here for you all

LEAGUE PLAY IS FOR OUR MEMBERS and ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
and hosts are there to make your time with us fun and likewise fun for them also
Any unsportsmanlike behaviour will not be tolerated and you may find yourself penalised and withdrawn from tour

*** RULES PER TOUR

***IMPORTANT...CONSISTENT SLOW PLAY CAN RESULT IN A WARNING AND THEN DQD *** NO QUICKY FINALS WILL BE DONE IN THIS LEAGUE, *** WE ARE HERE TO HAVE FUN BUT SLOW PLAYING IS NOT FUN NOR FAIR TO WAITING HOST WHO WANTS TO GET THIER TOUR DONE!!!!!!!! *** Respect all admins, players and td's
*** It is the members responsibility to check they are checked in each tour
*** It is the members responsibilty to make sure they understand and know the game before they jump or start playing
*** Tour will start on the hour and no later than 5 minutes from start time advertised
*** If u are in previous tour you will have 5 mins to get to new tour
*** Or be withdrawn from tour on your request or dqd on time
*** All tours are set an hour apart and need tours to have a good flow for incoming host
*** Tour Game rules will be run before closing, and ask if you have any questions about game rules
*** Host may not always be at table to run rules so please observe the tour page and host doing rules in lobby
*** If you are subbing we suggest if your name called for next tour to play you must leave that game..Host will find a replacement
.... Please hold chat while Host is calling members to set table or be seated
*** Couples (same household) are allowed to play as partners but must jump tours from thier own computors
*** Allow cards to be seen when this occurs

*** Pogo name and ladder name must match
*** Only Rename or King and Queen names will be accepted to play
*** We encourage Players NOT play rated games while waiting
*** We have ladder matches that helps ladder stats and leagues activity..so challenge another member its FUN!
*** Allow td to check the table before the game is started
*** Please refrain from using instant message while playing,
*** it slows the game down

*** Game time will be monitored by host, and after 20 mins will give a friendly warning that 20 or more minutes has passed in playing room not lobby
*** Especially in busy times, but TD will not RUSH you or make you feel rushed
*** All reg Std setting games NO LONERS ON 9 ACCEPTED *** Going alone on 9 is a 3 point error in favor of oppositions *** Gimmick Games has to have a live partner or sub
*** Subs will be asked for by host
*** Reg std some members prefer to play bots,please let Host know you prefer to play with a bot in sub round or finals
*** When a partner poofs a BOT can be used if its reg std...but in gimmick games sub must be a human partner
*** Please do not pick same people to partner all the time,
*** please give everyone a chance
*** If disconnected the player has 10 minutes to get back to game
*** or be disqualified after 10 mins has passed
*** If your in room an not responding to return to table you have 5 minutes to sit and play then you'll be dqd after 5 mins
*** When table is set to play members have 2 minutes to be at table if in room then further 3 mins added then Dq applies
*** A sub can be provided by the host until your return
*** and if timer isnt up that poofed player will be advanced to next round
*** Only time a player be dqd from advancing next round is if asked to be dqd for special reason
*** There will be no forfieting the finals for any reason unless an emergency arises
*** There will be no forfieting any games because you are upset over a ruling..this could be looked at as poor sportsmanship and be boxed if it happens more than once
*** HOSTS ARE IN CHARGE OF THIER TOUR IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HOW HOST HAS RUN HIS TOUR PLEASE EMAIL MISTY OR SEE ADMIN ON DUTY--NO INTERFERENCE OF ANY HOSTS ACCEPTABLE
They are all trained and here on thier own free time so please respect them