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 in the three divisions.
- At end of the season your group admin will ask whether you want to STAY / RESTART or QUIT. If you fancy restarting the next season but with a fresh team then follow the guidelines on the team registration page. If you want to continue with the same team into the next season then you move into the re-draft stage. Obviously, quit means you drop out of the next season - we hope to see you back again soon!
- The WIL Commissioner will place your team into whichever division they have qualified for. Due to drop outs and teams restarting your team might be promoted so do wait to see where you end up. You can check this on the WIL Teams page, where the 'score' denotes the tier limit of whichever division your team has qualified.
- During the re-draft process, 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). These rolls are made automatically.
- Also, any Players suffering 'MNG' in the last game of the season are patched up ready to play the opening game of next season.
- The re-drafting follows the BB2020 rules with the following customisations:
a) to allow for higher TV in the divisions 100k and 200k is given to conference and premiership teams respectively. This has to be applied manually by an admin so shout if you think this has been missed
b) 1000k base. 20k per game. 20k per win. 10k per tie. 0k per loss
c) Agent fees are only applied after the third season. 0k base and then 10k per season
d) There is an overall 1,700k TV cap
- Once you are happy you can ready your team. Any remaining treasury is lost to the goblins. And that is it.
- 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...