Past monthly articles:
JanuaryFebruaryMarchApril & MayJuneGlobal Rule Updates
[1008.12] - In-Game Match Disputes and
[1008.7] - Requesting Match Forfeits have been updated to reflect the updated pause limit of 5-minutes.
[1008.7.1] - Match Forfeits has been updated to reflect differences in how match forfeits are handled in the 6v6 mode.
[3014] - Forfeit Scoring/Procedure and Penalty Adjustments has been updated to explain and clarify the procedures in how match forfeits versus forfeit wins for 6v6 have been handled.
[1003.3] - Game Exploits has been updated to include exploits that are disallowed by the RGL AC team.
[1003.2] - Scripts has been updated to include scripts that are allowed by the RGL AC team.
[1008.4.1] - Default Server Region has been updated to clarify the responsibility of the away team to find a server if the home team is unable to successfully field one.
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. Appeals can also be found on the same page.
NOTE:
We only look at user-submitted reports. If you do not file a report, then there is a good chance we have not seen it and cannot deal with the situation.
Account Sharing / Ban Evasion
The following player(s) evaded their league ban by participating in official matches through account sharing as well as knowingly supported permanently league banned player(s) in account sharing and evading their permanent ban while playing in official matches during the season and will be banned:
The following accounts will be banned for assisting the above league banned player(s) and other permanently league banned player(s) in league ban evasion by account sharing in official matches during the season:
The following player(s) knowingly supported permanently league-banned player(s) in account sharing and evading their permanent ban by playing in official matches during the season and will be banned:
Ban Evasion / Alting
The following player(s) evaded their TF2 league cheating ban by registering and using an alternate account for RGL matches. This will be a
1-year ban extension issued onto the main account.
Probation
The following players have been banned and placed on probation:
- Voraz - Harassment of RGL players. - 4-Months
Update on the player(s) that have been banned while on probation:
- elijah - Use of a racial slur during a scrim. - 2-Weeks (2nd inside on RGL, 1st ban on probation)
- semiperf - Continued use of homophobic, racist, and vulgar language during a scrim. - Permanent (2nd ban inside of RGL, 1st ban on probation)
- sandstoner - Doxxing member(s) of the community. - Permanent (6th ban inside on RGL, 3rd ban on probation)
After the minimum period has been served, the player(s) can appeal to have the ban lifted if they can show that they've improved themselves and how they interact within the community.
League
- b1tz. - Violation of [1004.4.1] - Permanently banned players in a scrimmage (3x) - 3-Weeks
Sportsmanship and Spirit
The following player(s) have/had been suspended for 1-6 weeks for their usage of racist slurs, homophobic or transphobic language, excessive toxicity, flaming, or derogatory language on our platforms. Repeat offenders will get longer ban lengths.
- sezi - Use of a racial slur during a scrim. - 2-Weeks / First Offense
Demos
The following player(s) 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.
- GhastlyGhostJr - Failure to Submit Demos: 1st Offense // Passing off a wrong demo as their own POV in a fraud attempt - 2-Weeks
VAC Ban
The following account(s) 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.Forum Thread