These are the rules for the SFL Madden 11 online franchise. It would be very wise to make sure you read through the rules and ask any questions you may have. I've divided the rules by sections for easier reading, please take the time to read all the rules. Thanks and good luck!!
0. Basic Rules
There are some basic rules to abide by in the Sideline Football League. It is important all owners follow these rules so they do not have to be warned or removed from the league. They are:
- Be courteous to all owners. Just because you didn't win your game doesn't mean it's time to argue with people or stray from the league. Take the league for what it is worth, a fun experience with fellow gamers and fans of football.
This includes during games as well. If you use a microphone please keep the context PG-13. Do not use vulgar language or threatening language towards your opponent. Any issues, report them to Jooler, Twosilk or Dubb40.
- Be active. You must participate to be a member of this league. That does not just mean show up each game and play. That means being a part of the community and the league. Talk with the owners, post on the boards, vote on the polls, or you may just find yourself replaced one day.
- Be Sim. Follow the rules of the game. Just because you found a glitch play doesn't mean you are allowed to use it. Play online vs mode if you enjoy that. This is a sim league so un-sim players will not be tolerated.
- Be Responsible. Make sure you communicate with your opponent when you will play your game. Make sure you have the correct time (EST, CST, PST) as well as date. As soon as you finish a game you should be communicating with your next opponent when the game will occur. If you can not make your game, let your opponent and an admin know so we can react. Laziness will not be tolerated.
1. Game play Rules
1. FG Holding - All holding penalties on FG's MUST be declined. There is a glitch in the game where maybe 20-30% of FG's receive holding calls. You MUST decline the penalty.
2. 4th Downs - In regards to 4th downs, anything within your opponents 45 yard line is acceptable to go for it, ON 4TH and 1 OR 4TH and INCHES ONLY!!!
If it's 4th and 2 or longer, you are typically going to punt it unless it is a realistic situation. I know that opens a can of worms, "what is a realistic situation", well, if you feel that in the NFL they would go for it, then go for it. I don't want to see teams down by 6 going for it on 4th and 5 just because they are on their opponents 30 yard line. I'm talking it's late in the 3rd and your down by 20 on your opponents 40 yard line, or early in the 4th and you're down by 14 at your opponents 45.
Anything within a single score (8pts or less) you should be punting normally unless it's getting late in the 4th quarter. Any questions please do not hesitate I don't want any confusion regarding this.
Again the only time you should even be going for it on 4th before the 3rd quarter is if it's a 4th and 1 or 4th and inches and you are on your opponents 45 yard line or better.
You may only go for it on 4th down when TRAILING. If you have the lead you are KICKING THE FG or PUNTING the ball.
3. Game play exploitation:
-No ZIG-ZAGGING whatsoever.
-No manually moving around multiple defenders on Defense, you may control 1 and 1 only.
-Direct snaps to the RB are not allowed.
-Multiple motions per play. Not allowed.
-Abusing Hot Routes. Not allowed.
-Rolling out with the QB excessively, running backwards with QB, etc. Not allowed.
-Abusing certain plays/money plays.
-No moving additional players back to defend in punt coverage
-No running the score up. (hum/cpu) if you are up by 2 possessions late, don't still be airing it out please.
NO FAKE FG's/PUNTS
-No Glitches i.e. the QB Spy Glitch.
4. No Huddle
Excessive use of the no-huddle is strickly prohibited.
Acceptable uses of the no-huddle include:
The end of quarters
The 4th quarter when trailing by more than 2 TDs
Sprinkled in sporadically during the game but more than 3 times consecutively is not allowed.
During the season, All FA pickups are waiver wire based. Waiver wire will be based on previous years record.
