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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 2:21 pm
by DUEL Sylus
There came an incident this cycle where a listed Squire became inactive upon the standings. The Baron involved was allowed to change their squire without it counting against their once per reign allowance. As a result we are removing the once per reign clause to instead state...
6. Barons may only release a Squire on their own in order to name a new Squire Once every other cycle. This does not apply should the Squire achieve the Rank of Warlord. Squires may resign from their post for any reason and being removed from the standings will be viewed as voluntary resignation.
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2016 12:25 pm
by DUEL Sylus
Changing the language in the Squires section to include the Overlord Squire and weapon.
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:40 pm
by Olivia
There has been a change to the Warlord Tournament rule:
The Warlord Tournament
1. A Warlord's Tournament will be held once every three months near the middle of each cycle. There will be a grace period of fourteen (14) days prior to and fourteen (14) days after each Warlord's Tournament during which no challenge may be issued to the Overlord. (With exception to the Warlord Tournament winner, once the WLT is concluded. They may issue a challenge to the Overlord).
It has been updated to.
The Warlord Tournament
1. A Warlord's Tournament will be held once every three months near the middle of each cycle. There will be a grace period of fourteen (14) days prior to and fourteen (14) days after each Warlord's Tournament during which no challenge may be issued to the Overlord. (With exception to the Warlord Tournament winner, once the WLT is concluded. They may issue a challenge to the Overlord). The Overlord has the option to waive the post Warlord Tournament grace of fourteen (14) days should the Overlord Challenge prize not be awarded.
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:50 pm
by DUEL Olivia
There has been a change to the Warlord Tournament participation rule:
8. Participation for the Warlord Tournament requires the Warlord to have dueled at least one (1) duel during regular dueling hours after the previous cycles Warlord Tournament. These duels must have appeared on the standings prior to the start of the Warlord Tournament.
It has been updated to.
8. Participation for the Warlord Tournament requires the Warlord to have dueled at least one (1) regulation duel during regular dueling hours after the previous cycles Warlord Tournament. This activity duel will be verified by way of the Shift Reports and does not have to wait for the Official Standings.
As long as a duelist has a participation duel listed on either the standings or in a recent caller report the day *before* the WLT takes place then they can participate.
Reason:
A reinstated Warlords ability to challenge for a title begins 14 days after the
day of their duel and *not* when the standings are published. It seems only fair that the Warlord Tournament follows the same format.
3. Upon return from the inactivity list, a Warlord must wait 14 days following their first duel for eligibility to challenge (provided a longer wait time has not been imposed due to Title Forfeiture, see below).. This duel will be verified by way of the Shift Reports and does not have to wait for the Official Standings.
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:55 pm
by DUEL Olivia
There's been some updates and it's going to be a nice big chunk of text.
Under "Barons"
Old:
7. If the Baron retires and is under challenge, the senior most baron shall be called upon to defend the title. If the senior most baron is successful in defending the vacant Barony, See Rule #6.
New:
7. If the Baron retires and is under challenge:
- a. The Barons Council may convene and choose an active Warlord to act as their champion against the challenger. The Barons Council will have seven (7) days to choose their champion. Should the Warlord Champion be successful in defending the title, they will take the ring for themselves and become the newest Baron.
b. If the Barons Council do not choose a champion then the senior most baron shall be called upon to defend the title. If defended, the title will go to the next Warlord Tournament or a Tournament to be decided by the Administrative Staff, dependant on the length of time until next WLT.
Under "Title Forfeiture"
Old:
2. If the Overlord is stripped while under challenge, the Senior most Baron will defend it.
- a. If defended, the Overlord title will go to a Baron's Tournament. This is the only tournament allowed to decide the Overlord.
3. If a Baron is stripped while under challenge, the Senior most Baron will defend it.
- a. If defended, the title will go to the next Warlord Tournament or a Tournament to be decided by the Administrative Staff, dependant on the length of time until next WLT.
New:
2. If the Overlord is stripped while under challenge, the Senior most Baron will defend it.
- a. If defended, the Overlord title will go to a Baron's Tournament. This is the only tournament allowed to decide the Overlord.
Note: If the Senior most Baron is unavailable, the Champion shall be the next most Senior Baron.
3. If a Baron is stripped while under challenge there are two options.
- a. The Barons Councils chosen Warlord Champion defends it, the Champion becomes the newest Baron.
b. The Senior most Baron defends it, the title will go to the next Warlord Tournament or a Tournament to be decided by the Administrative Staff, dependant on the length of time until next WLT.
Note: If the Senior most Baron is unavailable, the Champion shall be the next most Senior Baron.
Has been removed:
Title Champion
- The Title's Champion, if required for any of the above reasons, will be the Senior most Baron.
If the Senior most Baron is unavailable, the Champion shall be the next most Senior Baron.
Under "Tournaments"
Old:
The Warlord Tournament
- 1. A Warlord's Tournament will be held once every three months near the middle of each cycle. There will be a grace period of fourteen (14) days prior to and fourteen (14) days after each Warlord's Tournament during which no challenge may be issued to the Overlord. (With exception to the Warlord Tournament winner, once the WLT is concluded. They may issue a challenge to the Overlord). The Overlord has the option to waive the post Warlord Tournament grace of fourteen (14) days should the Overlord Challenge prize not be awarded.
2. The first place finisher will have the first choice of any prize available. Each subsequent finisher shall then choose their prize until there are no prizes remaining. The list of prizes will include, but not be limited to, an test free challenge to the Overlord, a test free challenge to any Barony, and any vacant Baron�s rings. Should a finisher refuse to select a prize, his prize shall default to the next place finisher.
3. The challenges, where applicable, to the Overlord, Barons, and any other prizes given must be made within one week (7 days) of the Tournament's conclusion. This challenge is not subject to the "Right of Challenge" and cannot be denied for any reason. This challenge shall follow the "Universal Terms of Challenge" with regard to response and dueling date. The Challenger will not lose any normally accumulated rights of challenge as a result of the Warlord Tournament.
4. Participants will be seated in the Tournament based upon the discretion of the Official running that Tournament.
5. The results of duels fought in the tournament are not counted in the regular standings, and are not counted towards standings activity.
6. The format for the Warlord tournament shall be double elimination style.
7. There can be no tie results in a Tournament duel. The duel will go into overtime until it reaches a conclusion. A minimum of five points must be scored by the winner.
8. Participation for the Warlord Tournament requires the Warlord to have dueled at least one (1) regulation duel during regular dueling hours after the previous cycles Warlord Tournament. This activity duel will be verified by way of the Shift Reports and does not have to wait for the Official Standings.
New:
The Warlord Tournament
- 1. A Warlord's Tournament will be held once every three months near the middle of each cycle. There will be a grace period of fourteen (14) days prior to and fourteen (14) days beginning the day after each Warlord's Tournament during which no challenge may be issued to the Overlord. (With exception to the Warlord Tournament winner, once the WLT is concluded. They may issue a challenge to the Overlord). The Overlord has the option to waive the post Warlord Tournament grace of fourteen (14) days should the Overlord Challenge prize not be awarded. Inactive Warlords may join the Warlord Tournament.
2. The first place finisher will have the first choice of any prize available. Each subsequent finisher shall then choose their prize until there are no prizes remaining. The list of prizes will include, but not be limited to, an test free challenge to the Overlord, a test free challenge to any Barony, and any vacant Baron's rings. Should a finisher refuse to select a prize, his prize shall default to the next place finisher. ( For winning a prize as an inactive duelist see rule 8 )
3. The challenges, where applicable, to the Overlord, Barons, and any other prizes given must be made within two weeks (14 days) of the Tournament's conclusion. This challenge is not subject to the "Right of Challenge" and cannot be denied for any reason. This challenge shall follow the "Universal Terms of Challenge" with regard to response and dueling date. The Challenger will not lose any normally accumulated rights of challenge as a result of the Warlord Tournament.
4. Participants will be seated in the Tournament based upon the discretion of the Official running that Tournament.
5. The results of duels fought in the tournament are not counted in the regular standings, and are not counted towards standings activity.
6. The format for the Warlord tournament shall be double elimination style.
7. There can be no tie results in a Tournament duel. The duel will go into overtime until it reaches a conclusion. A minimum of five points must be scored by the winner.
8. Inactive grant winners are required to gain one (1) activity duel during the two week (14 day) period, starting after the Warlord tournament, to become active and use their challenge grants. This activity duel will be verified by way of the Shift Reports and does not have to wait for the Official Standings. If an inactive duelist takes a vacant Baron's ring as a prize they will have until the end of the cycle to become active. If this activity is not gained then the title will be stripped.
The following updates are to change the grant 7 day period to 14 days.
Under "Overlord Grant"
Old:
The Overlord's Grant
As the Supreme Duelist, the Overlord's opinion is the most highly regarded as to which duelists are showing the most promise within the Arena. For this reason, the Duel of Swords officials honor a challenge to a Baron by an individual appearing on the standings of any rank (Warlord to Commoner), as decided by the Overlord, once per cycle. (See the Overlord Terms for details on how the Overlord grants this right to challenge.)
The endowed duelist has two weeks (14 days) following the Overlord's public declaration upon the Public Notice Board to challenge a Baron. This challenge will not supersede any outstanding challenges, cannot be denied for any reason, and will follow the "Universal Terms of Challenge" with regard to response and dueling date.
If a challenge is not made within the allotted time, the duelist forfeits his or her right to challenge. The same Overlord may not grant a challenge right to another duelist for the remainder of the cycle, but if he or she is dethroned prior to the cycle's grace period, the new Overlord may grant a challenge right before said grace period begins.
New:
The Overlord's Grant
As the Supreme Duelist, the Overlord's opinion is the most highly regarded as to which duelists are showing the most promise within the Arena. For this reason, the Duel of Swords officials honor a challenge to a Baron by an individual appearing on the standings of any rank (Warlord to Commoner), as decided by the Overlord, once per cycle. (See the Overlord Terms for details on how the Overlord grants this right to challenge.)
The endowed duelist has two weeks (14 days) following the Overlord's public declaration upon the Public Notice Board to challenge a Baron. This challenge will not supersede any outstanding challenges, cannot be denied for any reason, and will follow the "Universal Terms of Challenge" with regard to response and dueling date.
If a challenge is not made within the allotted time, the duelist forfeits his or her right to challenge. The same Overlord may not grant a challenge right to another duelist for the remainder of the cycle, but if he or she is dethroned prior to the cycle's grace period, the new Overlord may grant a challenge right before said grace period begins.
Under "Universal Terms of Challenge"
Old:
5. Challenges issued via rights and grants may be rescinded and the right/grant returned to the duelist to be used in accordance with their original terms. (eg: a grant for a challenge to be issued within 7 days, still only has those same 7 days, so rescinding after 4 have passed leaves 3 to issue a new challenge). Once a challenge duel has begun or the challenge itself has triggered an administrative action in regard to the title (such as a declaration of forfeit against the challenged title holder), the right or grant is considered spent.
New:
5. Challenges issued via rights and grants may be rescinded and the right/grant returned to the duelist to be used in accordance with their original terms. (eg: a grant for a challenge to be issued within 14 days, still only has those same 14 days, so rescinding after 10 have passed leaves 4 to issue a new challenge). Once a challenge duel has begun or the challenge itself has triggered an administrative action in regard to the title (such as a declaration of forfeit against the challenged title holder), the right or grant is considered spent.
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:45 pm
by DUEL Olivia
Update to the wording under Title Forfeiture.
Old:
2. If the Overlord is stripped while under challenge, the Senior most Baron will defend it.
a. If defended, the Overlord title will go to a Baron's Tournament. This is the only tournament allowed to decide the Overlord.
Note: If the Senior most Baron is unavailable, the Champion shall be the next most Senior Baron.
3. If a Baron is stripped while under challenge there are two options.
a. The Barons Councils chosen Warlord Champion defends it, the Champion becomes the newest Baron.
b. The Senior most Baron defends it, the title will go to the next Warlord Tournament or a Tournament to be decided by the Administrative Staff, dependant on the length of time until next WLT.
Note: If the Senior most Baron is unavailable, the Champion shall be the next most Senior Baron.
New:
2. If the Overlord is stripped while under challenge, the Senior most Baron will defend it.
a. If defended, the Overlord title will go to a Baron's Tournament. This is the only tournament allowed to decide the Overlord.
Note: If the Senior most Baron is unavailable, the Champion shall be the next most Senior Baron, and so on down the line.
3. If a Baron is stripped while under challenge there are two options.
a. The Barons Councils chosen Warlord Champion defends it, the Champion becomes the newest Baron.
b. The Senior most Baron defends it, the title will go to the next Warlord Tournament or a Tournament to be decided by the Administrative Staff, dependant on the length of time until next WLT.
Note: If the Senior most Baron is unavailable, the Champion shall be the next most Senior Baron, and so on down the line.
Alongside more clarified wording for above, I was also asked: What would happen if none of the Barons are able to defend as champion?
Answer: We've not had this happen yet, but if it did, the DoS coordinator saving clause would be put into effect and a solution will be found.