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RGL Global Rule Edits & November Bans

   exa   - 12/21/2020
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Global Rule Edits



Playoff map selections for double-elimination playoff structures have been updated to clarify how home status is given. This is not a new rule addition.


[1002.4] - Probation and using Banned Players has been updated to clarify what it means to be on probation (this is not adding anything new, but just reaffirming how the system works as outlined in the articles and site). We have also updated the maximum number of probation players to be a third of the roster (previously was 2). This means that a Highlander roster can contain up to 3 probation players, whereas 6s and Prolander can only have up to 2.

NOTE: RGL Conduct Survey #3 results, major offseason rule edits, and more will be announced in the upcoming offseason article.


Bans


These bans were enacted before the release of this article. If you would like to file a report, you can do so on our site here. This form will be for appealing indefinite bans in RGL.gg and this form will be for appealing all other bans in RGL.

NOTE: We only look at user-submitted reports. If you do not file a report, then there is a good chance that we have not seen it and are unable to deal with the situation.


Sexual harassment and inappropriate/lewd behavior


The following players have received permanent suspensions from RGL:

  • snooz - Breaking RGL's player conduct stance through improper interactions with a minor(s) in sexually suggestive ways.
  • Lotus - Breaking RGL's player conduct stance through improper interactions with a minor(s) in sexually suggestive ways.
  • luna - Breaking RGL's player conduct stance through improper interactions with a minor(s) in sexually suggestive ways.



Cheating


The following players have been caught cheating by the RGL Anti-cheat team and will be banned:


NOTE: First offense for cheating has been updated.


Probation


Update on players that have been banned while on probation:

  • indra - Minimum 3-months - Use of a racial slur during a scrim. Increased sentence due to this occurring on probation status. (1st ban while on probation)
  • perfection - Minimum 2-Years - Threats of harm against RGL staff members and community members. (4th ban inside of RGL, 1st ban while on probation)

Given these recent incidents, the player's previous infractions, and that they are on probation. They have been put on an indefinite ban with an additional minimum sentence. After this period has elapsed (does not apply to permanent bans), they can appeal to have their ban lifted, provided they can show that they've changed as a member of this community.


Sportsmanship and Spirit


The following players have/had been suspended for 1-6 weeks for their usage (or using a banned player) of racist slurs, homophobic or transphobic language, excessive toxicity and flaming, or derogatory language on our platforms. Repeat offenders will get longer ban lengths.

  • Jacklyn the Jackal - Use of a weapon with transphobic comments during a scrim. - 2-weeks / First Offense
  • dogb - Using a banned player who then used a racial slur in a scrim. - 1-week / First Offense
  • gk - Excessive usage of racial slurs in scrims. - 1-Month / First Offense
  • Papaya - Excessive toxicity; anti-semitic and misogynistic comments. - 1-Month / First Offense



Demos


The following players have failed to provide a requested demo. The first offense during the regular season will be a warning. A second offense during the regular season or the first offense during playoffs will lead to suspensions.

  • Vizard - Failure to Submit Demos: 1st Offense
  • ben - Failure to Submit Demos: 1st Offense
  • hhhwrd - Failure to Submit Demos: 1st Offense
  • xavierthexanman - Failure to Submit Demos: 1st Offense
  • Jman - Failure to Submit Demos: 1st Offense
  • Empyrean - Failure to Submit Demos: 1st Offense
  • bootygoon - Failure to Submit Demos: 1st Offense
  • CornCake - Failure to Submit Demos: 1st Offense
  • Midnight-AG - Failure to submit demos - Automatic 2nd offense (Offense occurred in a playoff match, see [1008.5] - POV and STV Demos) // 2-weeks



VAC Ban


The following account has been banned for having VAC bans that may be affecting TF2. If you have a VAC ban for a game that is not TF2, please contact an admin to get the ban removed.



You can read further details and context about each of the player's bans by viewing their discipline history on their RGL profile.