White Isle League uses the BB2020 ruleset as implemented on Fumbbl. If really interested, the ruleset used can be found
here. The official one used by bb2020 is
this.
Seasons and re-drafting
The WIL is all about team rivalries built over many seasons. So while trying to stay as close to BB2020 rules as possible there are a few twists to allow for teams and players to grow big and experienced, respectively.
- At end of the season when you decide to continue into next season, the WIL Commissioner will place your team into whichever division they qualify for. This is able to be seen on the WIL Teams page, where the 'score' denotes the tier limit of whichever division your team has qualified.
- During the post-season, a roll is made for each Niggling Injury a player has: on a 4+ it is cured (add +1 to roll if apo on team). Rolls will be made by an admin on Discord.
- Also any Players suffering 'MNG' in the last game of the season are patched up ready to play the opening game of next season, again an admin will remove the MNG from your relevant players.
- Trim teams to TV tiers (inc treasury)
Tiered TV trimming is made, based on the division you're about to play in. TV for tiers are as follows:
* Premiership - 1700k
* Conferences - 1500k
* Regionals - 1300k
* New Teams - 1100k
This includes the sum of a team's CTV and Treasury.
eg. If your team will be playing in the Conferences next season:
The 1500k limit for the start of season is CTV + Treasury < or = 1500k
ie The Total Sum of CTV + Treasury is less than or equal to 1500k
This can be done, by firing, hiring and spending Treasury however you like, but if you have any dificulty or questions please reach out to an Admin for support.
- Ready team
Your team should be readied at that correct Trim Limit before the first game of following season.
(As ever any difficulty with this, please contact an Admin in good time.)
Birthday Potions and Kickstarter Gifts
For the purposes of maintaining a level playing field, please do not use birthday healing potions or any other scrolls or potions from the FUMBBL Kickstarter in WIL.
Timing out opponent
WIL matches should be played in a competitive and friendly spirit. Timing out an opponent without prior warning is considered poor sportsmanship, and should be avoided.
Deadlines
Each round of matches will have a 9-day deadline, but coaches are very much encouraged to organise and complete matches as often as possible. The deadlines for all the rounds will be published on the group homepage and generally communicated during the season kick off. Please get in touch with your opponents early on and any issues with scheduling let your division admin know.
Forfeits
An extension of up to 2 days can be given if both players are sure to get the game played in that time. (N.B. Sometimes this extension will not be available if this will delay the start of another tournament but this will be indicated in group PM's).
If they can't guarantee that the game will be played the game will be forfeited on the deadline.
The rules used for forfeiting are based on the official FUMBBL tournament rules and are as follows:
* If no coach contacts the staff neither team will get the points. In a cup then it will be random unless one coach has obviously been absent.
* If only one coach contacts the staff that coach wins by forfeit
* If both coaches are judged to be equally responsible for the match failing to be played, neither team will get any points from the match.
* If both coaches contact the admin we will look at the circumstances. This might result in a random forfeit or a certain team forfeiting.
Scoring System
* 5 points are scored for a win (or win by forfeit)
* 2 points for a draw
* 1 point for a loss
* 0 points for a loss or draw by forfeit or concession
So: play your games! Just turning up and hanging on for the final whistle will get you a point!
Coaches who consistently forfeit or concede matches will be kicked from the league. Concessions are allowed but very strongly discouraged. The leagues and cups will be short so teams can easily be retired afterwards and a new team started.
Team Retirements
A team can be retired after a season or cup finishes and replaced with a brand new TW 1100 team in a regional division.
Tie Breakers
* Head-to-head
* Net TD+Cas
* Net TD
* Net Cas
* TD scored
* CAS scored
* Coin toss
Changes
Note WIL Admin group will put forward changes in the league to the community before bringing them in to get feedback and opinions from the players. They are also open to suggestions on changes from the community to make things better. However they will have the final say on any changes...