20
9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com 1 KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11

KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

  • Upload
    others

  • View
    0

  • Download
    0

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

Page 1: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

1

KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11

Page 2: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

2

These rules will cover 360 and PS3 - SIM and Free Play Divisions - Please Bring Your Own Controller.

• Some of our tournaments will have 2 divisions : SIM (NFL Traditional) and

Free Style (Hard Core). These will be specified as such prior to the event.

• SIM players can play SIM in their own tournament, FREE STYLE players can play FREE STYLE players in their own tournament. In the event that there is a disproportionate, unbalanced of one particular style of participants, we will then run a single event based on the majority, with the minority starting in a isolated bracket within the entire event.

• Respect your opponent. You do not have to like everyone you play, but you will respect them. Verbal personal attacks will not be tolerated. Violators shall be dealt with severely.

• Officials have the ability to update rules AT ANY TIME if new situation / Major Glitch comes up and gets abused and is cause for a ruling to be made.

• We reserve the right to use the unbiased /random method pulling of colored chips to determine specific seeding in brackets etc if need be.

• We reserve the right to REFUSE ENTRY to any one that is deemed by

our staff to be a potential problem or has/had of history of causing issues within our community and our organization. This includes both ONLINE and OFFLINE activities (message boards, forums, texting, social networking etc. If you feel that your participation will be questioned based on the criteria listed above or related activities, please contact KOTC officials in writing at least 14 days prior to the event. No soliciting, passing out flyers etc with out prior clearance. Violators will be escorted out and banned indefinitely.

Page 3: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

3

New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament Format For NCAA 12 and Madden 12 will MERGE PS3 and 360 players all at the same event.

Definition Of Merge

1. To become combined or united. 2. To meet and join or cause to meet and join.

Hybrid events make the events bigger by combing the consoles into 1 huge event. We will have both 360 and PS3 versions of the game but with our new Hybrid system, PS3 will play on PS3 against PS3, 360 will do the same. As the playoffs proceed etc the players will eventually MERGE onto on system with the help of controller converters. The MERGE will ONLY IMPACT the final 4-8 participants at the most so most people will never have to worry about using a controller converter unless they are constantly in the top 4-8. Simply put, the MERGE will only apply for the ELITE players that have survived their brackets.

• Hybrid events will attract more players combining for both PS3 and Xbox

players will do this. • Hybrid events cut down on the amount of time tournaments take. • Hybrid events gets rid of the excuses about split console play. We are all

together now. These events allow players to begin playing with their own system and or with their own rules. The players will eventually MERGE together until we get a single champion. This system works and the national fighting game community is proof of this concept.

• SIM players will be placed with their peers, as will FREE STYLE players.

• We recommend ALL NEW PLAYERS, players who can not PRACTICE on

this game for long periods of times and true to life NFL simulation buffs to play in the SIM tournament.

• In the event that there is a disproportionate, unbalanced of one particular

style of participants, we will then run a single event based on the majority, with the minority starting in a isolated bracket within the entire event.

Page 4: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

4

UNIVERSAL RULE SET STARTS HERE ARRIVAL TIME:

Please arrive in a timely fashion. There will be a $25 late fee instituted for those that arrive after the designated time. There will be a pre determined cut off time instituted prior to each event.

PICKING TEAMS:

Players will be allowed to use any of the 32 NFL teams (Latest updated rosters). You do not have to use the same team throughout the tournament. Players will be allowed to use the same teams within a game.

PERSONAL SPACE:

People that are not playing will allow space for the participants to compete. Spectators etc are not allowed to be too close or have any physical contact with the participants on the sticks.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT (Single Elim and/or Pre-Playoff Qualifiers):

Each baller must defeat his or her opponent in the qualifying 4 man bracket randomly chosen as you register. Once a winner is determined out of that 4 man bracket that winner will advance to the Single Elimination Play Offs Bracket later on that day scheduled to start between 5pm-6pm. For the Ballers that didn’t qualify for the Playoffs after playing in their 4 man bracket, if you still choose to attempt to qualify for the Playoffs they can by entering another4 man qualifying bracket as long as there are slots remaining to fill the single elimination Playoff Bracket. See Tournament official at front desk to re-enter Qualifying Brackets.

For this Tournament as you enter all ballers will be put in groups of 4 . These are called qualifying brackets to get you to the single elimination PLAYOFF bracket later on that day. You will be required to play each baller in your group one time. Once complete we will take the winner of that group and they will be sent to the Single Elimination Playoffs later on that day.

QUALIFYING BRACKETS:

To Make the Playoffs you have to win your 4 Man Qualifying Bracket.. Qualifying brackets will begin once doors open: Player 1 will play Player 2. Player 3 will play Player 4. The winner of Player 1 vs Player 2, will play the winner of the Player 3 vs Player 4 game. The overall winner will go into the playoff bracket.

Page 5: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

5

RE-QUALIFYING BRACKETS:

Once you are knocked out of a group you can still qualify for the playoffs by entering into a brand new group and you still have an additional chance to win a group. There will be a predetermined fee to enter into a re-qualifying bracket. Those brackets are generally occupied by persons of a similar skill level thus creating an exciting experience for the ballers. Re-Qualifying brackets will be cut off at a designated time of day.

Re-qualifying opportunities will be allowed up until the first round of the playoffs (only if the person has his first loss and only if there is room on the bracket at that point). Re-qualifying abuse is not our policy, so this will not be an issue. These brackets are designed to for the following purposes.

• To allow a person a second chance after being eliminated. • To even out brackets to avoid potential byes

The number of the Single Elimination brackets are determined by the total amount of ballers.

MERGED GAME:

In the event of a MERGED GAME the home field (console) will play on that particular console of choice, the visiting team will use a converter.

Home team will be decided by:

• Criteria 1 - Record 9 (an undefeated player will get home console vs a player that has lost a game and re- qualified.)

• In case of 2 undefeated players or players with an equal amount of lossed, the AVERAGE point differential per game will be the deciding factor. Point differential is points scored vs points allowed.

• In case we have two players with multiple losses (re-qualifed 2 times) the AVERAGE point differential per game will be the deciding factor. Point differential is points scored vs points allowed.

PLAYOFFS:

Playoffs will consist of 32-48 Qualifying Bracket Winners. The only way you can qualify for the Playoffs is to win a Qualifying 4 man Bracket. Re-qualifying opportunities will be allowed up until the first round of the playoffs (only if the person has his first loss and only if there is room on the bracket at that point).

Playoffs will be Single Elimination all the way through to the Championship Game. For those that do not understand single elimination, once you loose you are out of the tournament and done playing for the day. Once you loose in the 2nd round of the PLAYOFFS you CAN NOT GET BACK INTO THE TOURNAMENT.

Page 6: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

6

FORFEIT GAMES:

Ballers that have a player in their particular bracket round that decide to not play their game for what ever reason, the remaining baller will then be automatically advanced to the next bracket round.

21 POINT MERCY RULE:

There is a (21) point mercy rule up to Championship Game !! If either player gains a lead of 21 or more points the game is ended with the player leading declared the winner. This mercy rule may suspend a game up to the Championship game. Once the losing baller is down 21 the baller that is down will be given one more chance to score on the next position. If the baller does not score the game is then called. This is to speed up the tournament and not sit there and witness 60-0 embarrassing blow outs.

NO TAKE OVER TEAMS:

No baller will be allowed to pass their team or spot in the tournament to another baller for what ever reason. If that baller can not finish then their games will be forfeited and the next baller in that bracket gets awarded a win and moves on. NO REFUNDS:

Once registration has been received at the front desk there are NO REFUNDS.

MEMORY CARDS / FLASH DRIVES:

NO personal Memory cards are allowed during tournament play, except for the Tournament refs that download the updated rosters. There may be special events where we allow custom playbooks, they will be announced beforehand.

CLOCK BALLING / MILKING:

You may NOT milk the clock until 1 minute left in the 2nd & 4th quarters. Milking outside of this time span may result in forfeiting the game.

BANNED PLAYS (changes may be added at any time by the event organizer)

(360 and PS3) - No QB Spy Nano Blitz Glitch - No FG or Punt Blocks - Players must put their controller down - Onsides only if your losing in the 4th - No wr double pass glitch

Page 7: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

7

-No Manual Blitz threw A,B,C GAP (If INFRACTION is Proved on Instant Replay by Referee that the QB cross the line of scrimmage while sprinting IMMEDIATELY after the SNAP, Baller Must Punt the Ball on the very next Down) (2nd Time Game Over Win goes to other baller Period!!!)

If accused and its Questionable Then its the Refs Call and You are Punting the Ball PERIOD UNLESS ITS PROVEN beyond Reasonable doubt that you didn't do it. Any Gray area Will result in a Punt!!! THIS INFRACTION DOES NOT APPLY TO DESIGN DRAWS OR SNEAKS FROM UNDER CENTER If Any of these above infractions for 360 and PS3 has been committed immediately put the game on pause and call over a Tournament official. If its Proven and Discovered that a infraction has been committed then baller gets a verbal warning and REVERSAL OF ANY YARDS GAINED OR PTS SCORED. THE FOLLOWING TIME IT HAPPENS THEN the baller that committed the act will get an - Automatic Forfeit of Game (no excuses!!!!)

(NO MANUALLY BLOCKED PUNTS OR FIELD GOALS AT ALL - Put the controller down)

(NO SPECIAL TEAM PLAYS IN YOUR AUDIBLE) That’s Right No audibling down from FG block and all that other illegal non-sense. Play Ball !!!

If Any of these above infractions for PS3 or 360 has been committed immediately put the game on pause and call over a Tournament official. If it is proven and discovered that a infraction has been committed then baller gets a verbal warning and REVERSAL OF ANY YARDS GAINED OR PTS SCORED. THE FOLLOWING TIME IT HAPPENS THEN THE BALLER THAT COMMITTED THE ACT WILL GET AN - AUTOMATIC FORFEIT OF GAME (NO EXCUSES!!!!)

CHEATING OR INFRACTIONS:

If during the tournament you feel your opponent is cheating or a serious Infraction has been committed against you then put the game on pause and stand up and call over a tournament official. The tournament official will assist you in addressing the issue.

REPORTING INFRACTIONS (VERY IMPORTANT):

Remember, once the violation happens you must pause the game immediately and call for an Official to come and review the play. DO NOT take the liberty of reviewing the play before contacting the official. Please DO NOT wait longer than before the snap of the next play to report any possible infractions. WE WILL NOT

Page 8: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

8

make a ruling on any infractions that we did not see or anything after the snap of the ball for the next play. This applies to ALL INFRACTIONS!!!!

EQUIPMENT:

Please bring your own, PS3 & 360 controller for your use during the tournament. If you do not have one to use. Controllers will be rented out at $50.00 per controller and some type of ID such as drivers license will be held in exchange until controller is returned the same working state it was received. PLAYBOOKS:

Custom Playbooks are not allowed unless we have a special event running.

UNIFORMS:

The Player playing as the home team must choose their uniform combination first, and have their team wear a uniform combination that is darker or contrasting in color scheme in comparison to the away team’s uniform combination. The player playing as the away team must choose their uniform combination after the player playing as the home team, and have their team wear a uniform combination that is lighter or contrasting in color scheme in comparison to the home team’s uniform combination.

EXCESSIVE SCREEN TOGGLING:

No excessive screen toggling will be allowed during snap of ball or before a FG or punt. Abuse of this rule will result in use of time out or in case of FG situation re-kick. If you feel this rule is being abused put the game on pause and call over a tournament official. If you allow the snap of the ball you live with the outcome. No player is permitted to pause the game if there is a field goal or punt in progress. Anyone who does so must use a time-out to allow the kick to proceed properly. Kicking and punt blocking has been a constant issue with Madden players in past years and will continued to be looked upon under a magnified glass.

NO HUDDLE AFTER AN INCOMPLETE PASS (NCAA ESPECIALLY)

No-huddling after an incomplete pass is PROHIBITED.

KICKING:

Players CAN NOT PUNT BLOCK OR BLOCK ANY FG’S (PERIOD). Any illegal Defensive movement on the defensive side of the ball before and during a FG or punt or extra pt is prohibited. Illegal movement will result in re-kick of FG or re-kick of punt. To prevent any questionable accusations it is recommended to just put the stick down. How ever if you choose to pull a man back with the returner

Page 9: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

9

as a blocker you are allowed to do so otherwise there is to be no shifting and movement on the line. The only person you can control is the punt returner or that other blocker and they are not allowed to rush the kicker. In the situation right before the half, if your opponent is attempting a FG you cannot jump off sides in an attempt to the make the clock run out and end the half. In the situation of a pressure kick and pressure situation is on you CANNOT use the glitch to undo the PRESSURE KICK.

NO Fake Punts or Fake FG If you are not sure of a particular rule ….Pause the game before snap and call over a tournament official for questioning.

No ONSIDE KICKS until the 4th Quarter and you must be down by 20. Quick On Sides Kick In Madden 12 will be addressed in the amendment section.

SUBSTITUTION/DEPTH CHARTS:

Audible, Depth Chart, substitutions - Players have 2 minutes each to set audibles, depth chart, substitutions If a Player chooses to edit their WR, TE, DE, ROLB, MLB, LOLB, CB, SS, or FS Depth Chart, they must adhere to the restrictions listed in the table below. For example, only players whose primary position is WR or TE may be added to a Player’s WR Depth Chart. Players will not be required to edit their team’s Default Depth Chart in order to comply with these restrictions. Depth Chart = Primary Position WR = WR or TE only TE = TE, FB, RT, or LT only DE = DE, DT, ROLB, MLB, or LOLB only ROLB, MLB, LOLB = ROLB, MLB, LOLB, or DE only CB, SS, FS = CB, SS, or FS only If a Player chooses to substitute players, only position for position substitutions will be allowed with a few exceptions listed in the table below. For example, only players whose primary position is WR or TE may be substituted for a WR. Despite these substitution limitations, Players will be allowed to use all packages available to them in the Package feature and there are no limitations on Special Teams substitutions.

Substituted Position = Primary Position WR = WR or TE only TE = TE, FB, RT, or LT only RT, RG, C, LG, LT = RT, RG, C, LG, or LT only RE, LE = RE, DT, LE, ROLB, MLB, or LOLB only DT = RE, DT, or LE only ROLB, MLB, LOLB = RE, LE, ROLB, MLB, or LOLB only

Page 10: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

10

CB, SS, FS = CB, SS, or FS only Players will be allowed to use all packages available to them in the Package feature and there are no limitations on Special Teams substitutions

AUDIBLES:

Audible privacy will be granted to both players before the game starts. Players are allowed to make audible adjustments at half-time and during your OWN timeout only (Two-minute warning audible changes are forbidden). Audible privacy will be allowed for these changes. We want to keep the games moving to keep the tournament flowing along at a good speed. Please allow your opponents to enter his or hers audible with a little privacy. Audible privacy will be given to each baller for the time of 2 minutes.

SETTINGS:

Quarter Length: 3 minutes (4 Man Qualifying Bracket and Single Elimination Rounds) Championship Game, 4 minute Quarters

Skill: ALL MADDEN / HEISMAN

Game Speed Normal

Injuries: On

Fatigue: On

Random Weather: Clear

Accelerated clock: OFF

Fight for the fumble: ON

Custom Game

Player Lock: On (Can be set to ON or OFF by each player in personal config.)

Auto Subs: On (Out 65%; In 85% - Can be set ON or OFF by each player in control config.)

Pass Mode: Default (Player preference - Can be set by each player in personal config.)

Penalties

Penalties: On

Page 11: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

11

Offside: On

All penalties at Middle slider

A.I.

All assists: Off

All Meters: Middle

Human and CPU: All sliders at middle setting

IT IS NOT the tournament directors responsibility to make sure all auto assist are off. You must take the liberty of checking that yourself of your opponent before each game.

Video

1st Down lines displayed

Player Names displayed

Auto Replay: off (May be ON in Finals)

Audio

Announcer On or Off

Settings will be saved on the system if possible.

If game settings are found to be wrong during a game, the settings will be corrected and the game will proceed.

Page 12: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

12

NCAA12 SETTINGS:

VIEW:

VIEW:

Our tournament default view is MADDEN or CLASSIC View. Each player can agree to one particular view before the game but that view must remain the same all the way throughout the game. If players cannot agree to a particular view then players will flip a coin to decide view.

INFRACTION OR CHEATING:

If you feel your opponent has committed an infraction you should immediately put the game on pause and raise the red flag and call over a tournament official. But keep in mind the infraction has to be a solid infraction supported by facts broken with in the rules. A baller can then stand up and raise his hand and a tournament official will come over and review the infraction. COACHING:

No one will be allowed to assist any player with decisions during a game. Anyone who does so will be pointed toward the front door. Headphones for music will be allowed, but all cell-phones and cell phone earpieces will not be allowed during game play. No game stoppage for cell-phone calls. JOURNALS:

Notebooks, magazines, cheat sheets, study guides, or Madden books will be permitted at the tourney, but can not be viewed at all during your game, however they can be viewed during (timeouts only). Video cameras, digital cameras and 35mm cameras are allowed, but NO games will be taped.

Page 13: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

13

LIABILITY:

We are not responsible for property lost or stolen or broken during the tournament. Make everything such as controllers has your name on it so it wont get mixed up with another baller.

HOME & AWAY:

A flip of a coin will decide which player gets to play at home. Once a baller advances to the later rounds both players will flip for home field advantage. OVERTIME:

All games that end in a tie will go to sudden death or according to the default setting of Madden / NCAA.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY:

All games will be restarted if the 360, PS3 or Madden disk crash and set up to reflect to the best of our ability the details of that given game.

Page 14: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

14

AMENDMENTS

1.

Page 15: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

15

KOTC SIM RULES

• Definition of a SIM Player

SIM Style players are ballers that play the game as close to what you would see in real life or on TV as possible. Example: punting on 4th downs, onside kicks only when necessary, not running the same plays repetitively, & no nano blitzing or rocket catching. We recommend people new to the tournament scene or has the goal to recreate an NFL or NCAA style of game to enter the SIM division.

Any violation must be reported at the time of incident only. Do not wait minutes down the road. Tactics found to violate NFL rules without penalty via programming error shall be assessed the applicable penalty as deemed in the most recent available edition of The Official Rules of NFL. Tactics deemed illegal on the basis of other programming errors will be handled on a case by case basis, with rules updates if needed.

All of the rules are the same as FREE STYLE with the exception of the following bulleted/underlined rule sets.

• ALL-PRO Setting

SIM games will be played on ALL-PRO / VARSITY

Page 16: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

16

• PRE SNAP DEFENSE

Pre Snap (Defense/Special Teams) player movement, If you move a player manually, you must control that 1 player until the snap of the football. We will allow unlimited global movement for that 1 player. However, defensive line shifts, coverage and linebacker adjustments by way of the strategy pad / controller buttons are allowed.

• SETTING UP AI TRICKING "NANO BLITZES"

Any blitz that tackles the QB b4 an exchange with a RB will be deemed illegal. We understand these sort of blitzes can happen inadvertently from time to time. On defense, you can only manually move (joystick move) 1 player that rushes the QB - you can shift as many pass rushers u want using the `shift` system with L1 or R1... player that manually move more than 1 player that pass rush the QB, could be trying to confuse the A.I. of the Offensive Line - so this practice is outlawed! Stacking players so that they overlap causes physics errors.

Nano style blitzing is not allowed. This is defined as a blitz that is not part of the normal play. On defense pre snap, players are not allowed to control and change the location of more than one player. This creates mismatches in Madden's A.I. and can lead to unrealistic plays being made. The best thing to do is call the blitz from your playbook and run it as the play shows.

Before the snap - you cannot move a defensive lineman form his `Line of Scrimage`area - you can shift him using L1 as much as you like - and you can move him manually (with the joystick) - along the `Line of scrimmage` - but moving him back - like he is a LB is outlawed... this confuses the A.I. of the offensive lineman and can cause `Nano` blitzes

Each player will be given 1 incident to occur. If it occurs again, the defense must give up off sides 2 times in a row (10 yards). 3rd time is disqualification.

EXCEPTION: when your opponent is lined up in a punt formation and you suspect that he is Faking the punt (with a run) - u can move him into a better position to make a play on this fake

• NO ROCKET CATCHING

A rocket catch is an A.I. manipulation that creates specific animations that in most cases the defensive player can not defend. Therefore, it is not allowed at all no warnings. Do not throw high passes, take control of your WR/TE/RB and cut the route short and jump to grab the ball. Any player manually setting up this manipulation of the game will be disqualified during a SIM play rules game.

Page 17: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

17

• NO QB SPRINT BACK, Sprint Rollout

No sprinting back more than 12 yards to set up an A.I. pass rush manipulating pass. Dropping back more than 12 yards without pressure on the QB is also a glitch play and is not allowed. 1 warning, second violation automatic punt. The next time disqualified. Rolling out to one side of the field and then throwing it to the opposite side of the field taking advantage of the game ai is prohibited. 1 warning. The next time disqualified.

• ABUSE OF GOALINE OFFENSE

Except for short yardage situations (3rd/4th and less than 2 yards) or inside your opponents 5 yard line inside the 10 yard line (either side of the field)

• NO MANUAL DEFENSIVE LINE SHIFTS

Only use your L1 PS3 LB 360 buttons to shift defensive linemen

• ONSIDE KICKS

Are only allowed in the event of a tie score, losing in the second half, or under 2 minutes in the 4th quarter.

• EXCESSIVE A.I. MANIPULATING MOTIONING

Excessive pre-snap adjustments that create illogical gaming results 1 warning. The next time disqualified.

• OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE PUSH OFFS

Taking control of the player in an attempt to slow down the CPU defender/receiver is against the rules. In real life this is flagged as pass interference but the game only calls blatant occurrences and penalties can not be adjusted in online franchise. You can still user catch/pick just do it legally.

• 11 MAN COVERAGE

At least 2 defensive players must rush the QB at all times. Each player will be given 1 incident to occur. If it occurs again, the defense must give up off sides 2 times in a row (10 yards). 3rd time is disqualification.

• PUNT RETURNS

On punt returns the returning team can not manually bring back a secondary blocker on returns.

Page 18: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

18

• 4th DOWN RULE

First and second violations automatic punt, 3rd is a disqualification.

• Goal--49ydl :: NEVER allowed to go for it (Purple Area) Unless it's the 4th quarter and you are down Unless it's less than 3 seconds on the clock or less at the end of a half Unless you are down by 20 or more in the second half Unless it's your last drive from avoiding the 21 point rule Unless or you are giving a strategic 2 point SAFETY • 50--40ydl :: Allowed to go for it 4th and 1 or less ONLY(Green Area) Unless it's the 4th quarter and you are down Unless it's less than 3 seconds or less on the clock at the end of a half Unless you are down by 20 or more in the second half Unless it's your last drive from avoiding the 21 point rule • 39ydl--Goal :: Allowed to go for it ANYTIME (Blue Area) This is a sweet area for kicking and punting, so you may go for it.

Page 19: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

19

• 1-5-5 DEFENSE ABUSE

The 1-5-5 can only be ran when its 3rd or 4th down with 6 yards or more to a 1st down (i.e passing situations)

• HURRY-UP OFFENSE ABUSE

NO REPEATED HURRY-UP OFFENSE (unless your down in 4th or under 2 minutes in half/game).

• REPEATING PLAYS OVER AND OVER

If a player calls the same play over and over this is not acceptable in SIM play. If they don't do it in the NFL, then it is questionable. SIM rules prohibit this behavior.

Page 20: KOTC Madden 12 and NCAA 12 Rules - 9/17/11njmaddenballers.com/Madden12rules.pdf · 9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - 3 New KOTC 360/PS3 Hybrid Tournament

9/17/11 - KOTC Madden / NCAA Rules - Bring Your Own Controller - www.iplaymadden.com

20

EXTRA INFORMATION FOR ALL PLAYERS:

Officials have the ability to update rules AT ANY TIME if new situation /Major Glitch comes up and gets abused and is cause for a ruling to be made. STOLEN, BROKEN, OR LOST PROPERTY:

We are not responsible for property stolen, broken or lost during the tournament. Please make sure that everything you bring to the tournament has your name on it - especially controllers.

PRIZES:

Total Max Payout for each console is based on a equation based on total amount of orginal participants (this will BE POSTED ON THE WEB SITE PRIOR TO THE EVENT). Re Qualifying brackets don not count in this equation. (Unless specified as a guaranteed or otherwise specific event).

NON PRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOR:

Respect your opponent. You do not have to like everyone you play, but you will respect them. Verbal personal attacks will not be tolerated. Violators shall be dealt with severely.

Any type inappropriate behavior will result in immediate ejection and potential prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. PERIOD, POINT BLANK, PLAIN and SIMPLE. Inappropriate behaviors include, touching of equipment, foul language, rudeness, aggression, theft, stealing, illegal borrowing or type of on the premises gambling related behavior.

We reserve the right to REFUSE ENTRY to any one that is deemed by our

staff to be a potential problem or has/had of history of causing issues within our community and our organization. This includes both ONLINE and OFFLINE activities (message boards, forums, texting, social networking etc.

If you feel that your participation will be questioned based on the criteria listed above or related activities, please contact KOTC officials in writing at least 14 days prior to the event.

No soliciting, passing out flyers etc with out prior clearance. Violators will be escorted out and banned indefinitely.