Rules

GAME RULES

• Games are 90 minutes long
• Regular season match format will be a 2-game series (scores added together for final score) + Silver Goal and then Golden Goal if needed. Away goal rule is NOT enforced.
• You cannot change teams in between games in the same series, including Silver and Golden Goal. You also cannot change team after a player disconnects during a game. In both circumstances, the same teams must be used.
• The Ultimate team used must be 100 chemistry and at least 4.5 stars
• Legends, in-forms, TOTS, etc are allowed
• No attribute cards
• No substitutions unless injuries occur
• No time wasting. You cannot kick or hold the ball along your back line for more than 3 minutes (game time)
• No custom formations

o To check that your opponent is not using custom formations wait until you join the game and do not press "A" at the introduction scene. This will show up the teams and formations. If your opponent is using a custom formation quit out of the game and remind them that they are only allowed the formations provided.

• In case of a draw for the total score after the two-leg matchup, a third game will be played. The first half will be played silver goal style, where the complete first half will be played out. If at half-time, it is still tied, then the second half will go into golden goal style, with the first goal scored being the game-deciding goal. The game will continue as golden goal until a winner is determined.
• Division One season will include 19 game series, allowing each player to player every other player once. Each player will play a minimum of one, but no more than two series a week based on the league schedule.



PLAYER RULES

• You MUST send your game footage to the FPL commissioner: colin@titlerace.com

o Players should appear offline during games and turn off notifications, as to not affect the gameplay footage for broadcast purposes

• Both teams must report and verify your series results to GamerSaloon.com within 30 minutes of completion
• Each week, 4 series will be selected to be featured during one of the FPL live broadcasts. If your game will be featured that week, we will notify you when the schedule is released for that week.


• If your game will be featured…

o You MUST complete your game 24 hours prior to the livestream
o You MUST NOT broadcast or release the results of your match prior to the FPL live stream.

• If your game will not be featured that week…

o You are free to broadcast and announce your game results
o All non-featured weekly games must be completed by Thursday @ 11pm CT



ADDITIONAL NOTES

• If your game is not played prior to the weekly deadline, you will forfeit your match.

o If sufficient evidence is provided to the commissioner of a complete lack of effort by one player to play the match, then the delinquent player will receive the forfeit while the other will receive a 3-0 victory.

• If connection issues occur, you must contact the commissioner immediately at that point. Failure to do so will mean disqualification for both teams unless the commissioner has been advised. colin@titlerace.com
• If you or your opponent lags out during the match; the match must be re-started, however, the score and time at the point when the player disconnected shall still stand. In the new game, the score will carry over, and the remainder of the match should be played out. For example, if player one is 2-0 up against player two, but then lags out in the 53rd minute. The match will then be re-started and played up until the 37th minute with player two winning 2-0.
• If a player lies about match results, that player will face immediate disciplinary action including a forfeit of results, kicked out of the current league, and being banned from future leagues.
• If a Match is not played, and neither team reports anything to GamerSaloon.com, the match will be recorded as a loss for both competitors.
• In the case of a dispute, send all evidence to: customercare@gamersaloon.com
• GamerSaloon reserves the right to modify the rules at any time. This includes changes due to software updates or releases, and any other change deemed necessary by the league. You must understand that the rules listed are guidelines to try and ensure fair and competitive play, and they will be applied by officials based on the spirit of the game. Teams should check the rules prior to any event to ensure they are in compliance. They should also keep an eye on the website, as changes will be announced on the website. You must be familiar with the current rule set.
• Players are expected to compete in a professional manner. All misconduct will be reviewed and you may be kicked out of the FPL.
• GamerSaloon and Title Race reserve the right to stream any games played by FPL competitors during the season



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