**2011 Axis and Allies Anniversary League Rules. **1 - Anyone can join at anytime
2 - You may play anyone in the league, but only a max of 3 games per opponent will count in standings. League games must be declared a League game (in thread title or League forum) prior to the start of the game.
3 - You must play at least 10 games against 6 different opponents to be eligible for the playoffs.
3a - If 5 or more people end up playing more than 20 games (in the league) then a separate grouping and playoff schedule will be created for these players.
4 - Game & rule default - AA50-41 setup, ADS, NO’s, No Tech, 15 VC, Allied bid, full bid placement.
4a – Victory Cities (VC) – If both players agree, VC’s can be lessened from 15. To avoid confusion please notate VC# in the first post of the game thread if this is the case.
4b - Tech - Tech is allowed in every game if you and your opponent agree to Tech prior to bidding. To avoid confusion please notate +Tech in the first post of the game thread if this is the case.
4c - Bidding - You will be bidding for the Allies. Players may agree on what bid server to use. If players cannot agree on what bid server to use they will use Frood.net as the default.
Alternative bidding method - Players may announce their desired bid in IPCs while trying to find an opponent. Any player can accept the bid or attempt to negotiate the bid up or down until an agreement is reached. The ipcs can then be spent on units (full placement).
If both players bid the same (or cannot agree on a bid) the sides are chosen by random by the bid server or a random in-house dice roll.
Standard bid placement rules apply for all bids. (Same as previous leagues)
5 - There are no time limits on games and they can be paused for whatever reason. However, if the player asking for the pause does not continue before the end of the season they will be declared the loser. Paused Games must be mutually agreed to.
6 - You must have completed a game within 60 days (by Sept. 1) of the end of the season to be eligible to win or advance to the playoffs.
7 - Players are responsible to post results (in result thread). Post winner and loser. 8 - If a turn is not posted within 1 week of either the previous turn post or the end of a predetermined “pause” or break period, then the player failing to post may be declared in default and lose the game
9a - The Regular Season for each league will end on Nov. 1 and the standings will then be posted. Games must be completed prior to this date in order to be counted for the 2011 season.
9b - Any games in progress that are completed after this date will be eligible to count for the next league (2012) assuming league rules remain the same or are similar.
9c – 2011 Playoffs begin Nov 2nd
9d – 2012 season begins Nov 2nd
10 - Scoring/Playoffs
The top four players, with the best winning percentages (Must complete at least 10 games) will advance to the playoffs.
If there is a tie between any players then the tie will be broken by:
1 - head to head play
2 - Total wins
3 – strength of schedule – Player Z’s opponents winning percentage was 80%, Player A’s opponents winning percentage was 20%. Player Z advances.
The single elimination, playoff game default format will be a game setup of 41’ w/ADS, N.O.'s, NO Tech, 15 VC, full bid placement. Unless both players agree to an alternate game set-up.
If 5 or more players play 20 or more games a separate playoff schedule will be created for these players.
Iron Man Title
To qualify for the Iron Man Title you must play at least 18 games.
The Iron Man Title will be awarded to the player who has the highest winning percentage in this group. Please note it is possible to win this title while not qualifying for a playoff game.
League Moderators
DarthMaximus
JWW****