DEADSTROKES (DS) GAME RULES

 

 

All league and tourney matches must be played on your league id.  In a tourney, if you are unable to accomplish this because your ID is barred by yahoo, please advise the TD so they and the rest of the players are aware.  This exception is only applicable if your ID is barred for no more than three days.  For periods longer than this, you must change your league ID via Edit Account on the main page.

 

  1. All tables are to be "rated" and "protected" unless otherwise stated beforehand.
  2. The cue ball must be moved a noticeable distance when taking the break.
  3. If you sink the 8 ball on a break you are required to re-rack.

  4. NO re-racks are to be given if either player has less than three object balls left on the table.  Beyond this restriction, re-racks are at your opponent’s discretion.

  5. If yahoo gives a “ball in hand” after sinking 2 or more balls of different types off the break then the next shot is to be taken where it lies.  If you fail to play the ball where it lays you are required to re-rack.

 .        6.    Safeties (snooker shots) are allowed in the league though using them on every shot will leave you in poor standings with your fellow members.

  1. Attempting to intimidate an opponent with “jinxing” or “taunting” is not allowed.

  2. Glitches by yahoo are a fact of life in yahoo pool, learn to live with them; excessive complaining about them will get you both disrespect from your fellow players and a penalty.

  3. Maximum 10 league games per unique opponent per day.
  4. There is no requirement for who invites opponent for a tourney match.  The sooner you invite, the sooner you can enjoy playing the game!
  5. Timers should be requested in the lobby (unless otherwise specified) and should be initiated ONLY after inviting your opponent to your table.
  6. No timers in any early rounds - timers can only be called for on completion of any previous round.
  7. Timers for all tourneys are to be 7 minutes (cumulative per round/match up), except bootems where timers will be 5 minutes (cumulative).
  8. Requirements for becoming a TD include at least one week of activity with the league and proven good relationship with members.
  9. In tournaments any disputes will be settled by the TD that is conducting the tournament and the decision of the TD is final.
  10. TDs must make sure to update their TD name to reflect league name.

  11. Races are recognised as a legal match in our league.

    Races may only be  first to 3, 5, 7 or 10 and only those amount of games are to be reported.

    In other words if you race to 3 you only report 3 - race to 5 and report 5 - race to 7 and report 7 - race to 10 and report 10 - NEVER under any circumstance race to a number and report more. This is stats manipulation and is not allowed.----- However if you do race and reports aren't made then it is up to you to get them made - please don't ever draw staff into the dispute.

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