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Rules ***UPDATED 11/12/03*** I. LEAGUE REQUIREMENTS 1.) One NBA Live 2004 Online Username name to be used during the PNLA Season. Using more than one online name is subject to removal from the league 2.) All owners must be registered to the PNLA Forum. Owners must register and use/post on the forums on regular basis. The Commissioner will be keeping track of owners who aren't very active. Inactivity will result from removal from the league.
3.) All owners must have: II. GENERAL 1.) All members must have an AOL or AIM screenname. AIM can be acquired at www.aim.com. 2.) The use of foul play and/or language during a game, or on the PNLA site will not be tolerated! Foul play can consist of profanity, harassment of other players (ex. spam on AIM/email), hate email or any type of discrimination. The PNLA will take quick disciplinary action to remove you from the league. The PNLA takes member complaints very seriously and valid proof (ex. screen shot) will cause for member dismissal. 3.) Playing in the PNLA is free of cost as of now but requires a commitment. You may cancel your membership at any time, though you will not be able to re-enter until the season is complete and if a team is available. The PNLA reserves the right to cancel a membership at anytime. 4.) The PNLA will use a 56 game schedule in Season 3 followed by the playoffs to determine a champion. Four sheduled games will be played a week for 14 weeks. If a member goes on vacation and/or will not be available to make the deadline of games played, the PNLA should be notified of your absence. If the PNLA is not notified, your membership will be canceled after two weeks of no communication with the league. Missed games must be played when you return. 5.) Registrants that do not make the cut for season play will be placed on the waiting list until a position becomes available. 6.) No "cheese" play will be tolerated. There are too many definitions of this, and some of them will be covered below. 7.) Users can not have multiple accounts. Two users cannot use the same PS2/PC (this rule does not apply to Season 1 owners that already have premission). III. SEASON, PLAYOFFS, AND SCHEDULING 1.) The PNLA will consist of a 56 game schedule that will be posted before the season begins. Each team will be allowed to play four games a week, and those games will be unlocked on the stat tracking site each week. Teams cannot play ahead of schedule. 2.) Playoffs follow season play. A 7-7-7-7 format will be used. The two division winners and the next 6 best teams (by record) in a conference will qualify for the playoffs, for a total of 8 teams per conference. Once a player is defeated in a series in the playoffs, his/her season is completed until the start of a new season. 3.) Games that go un-played (season and/or playoffs) for an extended period of time will be reviewed by the PNLA and determined by CPU simulation if necessary. If a member does not play season/playoff games, they will be removed. Owners that make an effort to contact unplayable owners will not be penalized. If an owner is having problems contacting a particular opponent with AIM, email and posting of messages in the forum should be done to set up a time and day to play. IV. CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS 1.) The PNLA is only for residents in U.S. and/or Canada. If you are located outside of these regions, please contact the Commissioner to see if an exception can be made. 2.) If more than 2 disconnects occur for a particular member, his/her connection will be reviewed by the Commissioner and a decision will be made on his/her membership in the league. V. GAME SETTINGS 6 min quarters Game Mode: Exhibition Game Ranked Game: Off Fair Play - Off Difficulty: All-Star Simulation Rules: On Sliders should be set at default except Fatigue. Fatugue: Set the slider at 50. Injuries: On We will use the most updated roster whenever possible. VI. GAMEPLAY Breaking the following rules will result in removal from the league. 1.) You cannot pause the game while your opponent is shooting free throws. You can pause right after the foul is called or after the last free throw if it is made, but not anytime between. You can also not pause the game while your opponent is on offense unless the ball is not in play. 2.) If excessive lag or any other server/game related problems occur, restart the game within the first minute or two. Keep pausing to a minimum. 3.) Keep the game as realistic as possible. If you believe your opponent is doing anything unfair or wrong, see Section IX on this rules page. 4.) Intentional fouling can only be used in the last 90 seconds of the game and if the fouling team is losing by at least 6. Intentional fouling can be used when down by any amount in the last 60 seconds. 5.) Keep pausing to a minimum. It's okay to sub but don't pause it excessively as this leads to disconnects. 6.) Hands up (up on the right analog stick) can only be used when you are stationary or contesting a shot. You cannot use this constantly while moving or when there is not shot. It can be used, however, to take a charge around the basket. 7.) Stealing the ball on an inbounds can ONLY be used when you are losing. If you do this when you are leading you will receive a warning. Each warning increases the chances of removal from the league. 8.) Only one contoller can be connected to the PS2 during the game. No 2 vs. 1. It has come to my attention that 2 people can play on the same team online, and this will not be tolerated. VII. POST GAME 1.) Following each game, copy the required stats down and submit them on LeagueDaddy. 2.) Optional: It is recommended that you post a scouting report and a game summary in the league forum. 3.) DO NOT QUIT the game until you are sure your opponent is done copying stats. Message him/her before you disconnect from the game, otherwise it will force the other player to quit, too. If this is done twice by one owner, he/she will be removed. VIII. DISCONNECTIONS
1.) If a disconnection occurs, you and your opponent can either: Quiting a game will automatically result in expulsion from the league. Whether your opponent broke a rule or not, you will be removed. No excuses will be considered. Disconnected games should be continued as soon as possible. IX. COMPLAINTS If you feel that your opponent has broken any of the above rules, or if you have an idea for a rule that is not on this page, please contact the Commissioner at [email protected] or use the "Contact Commish" link on the main page. Thanks.
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