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NeoMATRIX COUNTER STRIKE PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE (NCPL) Rules

The following rules apply to the NCPL and all games played as part of the NCPL. It is understood that all clans have read and understood these rules. Clan leaders/managers are responsible for making sure all their players are aware of these rules, especially those concerning the players themselves and their behavior.

1. League Structure

I. Season Time Length

• NCPL 2008 Season will last 6 weeks. (First Season: June 23rd  to Aug 6^th)
• Season 'weeks' are played from Monday to Sunday. 
• Number of games played:
  • Each clan will play 4 games per week for the entire season, from week 1 to week 10.
  • Each clan will play a game each with other clans in the league.

II. Match Scoring

• All matches are played on 1 map as both forces, Terrorist and Counter-Terrorist. A Win/Loss/Draw is decided as depending on the number of rounds won by each clan. The following league points are gained:
  • Win +3 Points to the winning clan.
  • Loss 0 Points to the losing clan.
  • Draw +2 Points to both clans.
  • Domination Bonus: +1 point for winning the match with an overall score with a difference of 11 rounds or more (e.g. winning 16 rounds to 5 rounds)
  • Clean Sheet Bonus: +1 point for not conceding a single round in a half (only 1 of this bonus per clan per match)
  • 2:1 Ratio Bonus: +1 Point to the losing clan for getting half or more rounds than their opposition (e.g. 16-8)
• This means that in one match, a winning clan can obtain a maximum of 5 points (Win + Clean Sheet + Domination)
• In another different match a losing clan can obtain a maximum of 1 point (2:1 Ratio Bonus)
• NOTE: All the points are calculated automatically. As long as you entered the scores correctly, there will be no error in the point allocation.
• If a clan does a complete no show, i.e. a team does not turn up to the server within 15 minutes of the allocated time, then the clan that did turn up obtains a default win.

III. Servers

• League Games are scheduled and played on dedicated NCPL servers.

IV. Clans Dropping/Splitting

• Any clan that "drops" from the league, meaning it decides not to continue playing in the current NCPL Season, may be banned from playing in the NCPL for the duration of the next Season and possibly future NCPL seasons, depending on the situation.
• Clans that drop within the first two weeks of a new season will be replaced by another clan on the waiting list that is willing to participate. Clans dropping after this time will not be replaced.

V. Catch-Up Games

• Catch Up Games are that a game scheduled to be played during the season was not played for some reason. They can be played at any available and convenient time during the season.

2. Match Format

I. Team Sizes

• Teams are 5v5 in both Tournaments and the League.

II.SHIELDS

• Shields are NOT to be used at anytime during a match.

III. Game Length and Gameplay Variables

• Games are played using the mr30 system where each half is played for 15 rounds, before the teams swap over and another 15 rounds are played.
• Each round lasts 1.75 minutes.
• Friendly fire is on
• The C4 timer is set to 35 for defuse maps

IV. Maps

• Matches must be played on the designated map for that week, unless that match is a catch-up game. The current map can be found out by checking the scoresheet. Maps include: de_dust2, de_nuke, de_inferno, de_train and de_forge.
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• Each Clan will play as both the Counter-Terrorist Force and the Terrorist Force.

V. Replacement/Standby Players

• If a player drops mid-way through the match then it is the side with more players' decision whether or not they even the sides, and no one else's. We hope that clans have the sportsmanship to temporarily "suicide" a player until sides are full, but we do not enforce it. The game will not be paused; clans will have to play at a disadvantage until the player reconnects. You cannot bring on a substitute in this situation.
• Clans may make substitutions during the 'half-time' period.
• No-one other than the 10 players, NCPL staff or a delayed HLTV proxy may be on a server during a game.

VI. Side Toss

• A toss will decide which clan gets the choice of which side, Terrorist or Counter-Terrorist, to play as first. The winner of this round gets the choice.
• There is a restart, so that everyone has $800. They may buy armor with this.

VII. Lag

• If you feel that the server is unplayable, that you have a high ping, packet loss, choke and such, then consult with the Admins before you all decide to leave the server. They will then check the server. The match may be voided and replayed either as a catch up game on a different server. If you all stomp off behaving like little kids it will only act to your detriment.

VIII. Cheating

• Clans found guilty of cheating will be heavily punished. This could be removal from the league.

3. Players

I. Player Information

• All players who wish to participate in the NCPL must declare their actual nickname and contact email along with with phone number.

II. Cheating

• If you suspect an individual to be cheating then do not scream abuse at them, as in many cases you will be wrong. The demo will be checked after the match. Excessive abuse at accused players will lead to a penalty.

III. Dual Clanning

• It is also not allowed for any players to play in more than one clan in the NCPL, meaning the same player who plays for 2 clans in the NCPL database. Dual Clanners will cause their clans to be either penalized and the players may face a ban should there be evidence showing them playing for both clans. Playing in another clan that does not partake in the NCPL, however, is perfectly acceptable.

4. Registration and Prize Money

I. Registration

Each clan will pay a registration fee of Rs.1,500.

II. Prizes

At the end of the league, the top 2 teams will get prizes. The team with the highest score in the league will get the 1st prize. (Note: there will not be a final match between the top 2 teams at the end of the league. The highest scoring clan will automatically be the winner.)

These rules can be amended or changed by the administration as required.

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