Nathan's CFM Rules

- Nathan's CFM RULES

-To all, thank you for playing in Nathan's CFM we are here to have fun and play out through this M20 season. Read all rules and if any questions DM a Commish

- Scheduling @nathan

- Upgrades @nathan

- Discipline committee. @nathan

- Trade committee @nathan

-Please be sure to to DM proper Commish for your need to help us run smoothly. Do your part!

#1 Respect your opponent and all members of the league, don’t be a dick
⦁	(Failure to do so could mean automatic removal from league)
⦁	- If you are winning or losing a game that is out of hand it is the goal of both teams to end the game, do not STAT PAD. Every game will be reviewed by Commish crew.
⦁	- Stat padding is highly frowned apon here and is unacceptable. Any infractions will lead you to the HOTSEAT and you will lose player for 3 game suspension.
⦁	- We are here to have fun and make this fun for everyone. Don’t tell me it can’t be done, if I can do it then so can you!

#2 Don’t Cheese / Spam play calls or do any shady shit with rosters
- see rule #1
- This is No Cheese Madden League


#3 NO QUITTING GAMES
⦁	- Any issues with a disconnect you must take a game clip of your by pressing home button twice then x to record clip for proof
⦁	- Message a Commish immediately. Quitting will lead to automatic removal from league


PLAYING SETTINGS:
⦁	- MUST USE CUSTOM COACH
⦁	- XP sliders are tuned
⦁	- All-PRO DIFFICULTLY SIMULATION
⦁	- 8min quarters 20 sec run off
⦁	- Chew clock only in 4th quarter or if winning by 22+ points
⦁	-PLAY CALLING RULES
⦁	- MIX UP PLAY CALLS we are a sim league
⦁	- Custom Playbooks are allowed
⦁	- “Playmaker” is allowed
⦁	- For example, we don’t want people in cover 4 show 2 every other play or bombing single back PA shot every other play. Calling identical play back to back is not acceptable. REPORT to appropriate commish.
⦁	-  You must mix up your formation/concepts on Offense and Defense, concepts for each team will be reviewed every week.
⦁	- If you can’t adjust to this rule with a 500 play playbook or a 500 play “Custom” playbook, you have a problem and this league is not for you
⦁	- Must rush minimum of 3 defenders on every play
⦁	- No “Hike-N-Haul” with QB, Must make reads and go through progressions. If pressured by Defense you may scramble of course.
⦁	- PLAY CALLING RULES ARE BEING UPDATED SLIGHTLY FOR BETTERMENT OF THE LEAGUE
⦁	- This is a simple rule and will also make you a better player at the end of the day Madden is like a game of Chess and we want that here if you can’t follow this very simple rule let me know
⦁	- Same concepts out of different formations are allowed just not back to back
⦁	- Remember if you have problem with USERS play you must have video proof (PS4 capture or stream the game)


4th DOWN RULES:
⦁	- Every team gets one Coach Choice per game (anywhere any time)
⦁	- Trailing by 10+ at any time anywhere
⦁	- ON or past 50 4th & 3 and under
⦁	- 4th Quarter anything goes for any team (winning or losing)


ROSTER MANAGEMENT AND POSITION CHANGES
⦁	- PRACTICE SQUAD STEALING turned on WK4
⦁	- IF YOU CUT A PLAYER YOU MUST WAIT AN ADVANCE WEEK TO RESIGN THEM TO YOUR TEAM. No drop pick up to save cash is allowed
⦁	- Every team must maintain a 53 man roster
⦁	- You are only allowed to move a players position before Week 8, No position changes afterward.

FREE AGENCY CONTRACTS
⦁	- Maximum 115 point deals
⦁	- If a user is at 115 you can match them and that is it, Player will choose

Only NORMAL OR STAR DEV position changes that are allowed:

⦁	HB<->FB
⦁	FB<-> TE or HB (only true FB)
⦁	WR<->TE
⦁	(must be 6’3” 230LB min, 88 SPD or below required )
⦁	OLine <-> OLine
⦁	DE <-> DT, OLB (only true DE)
⦁	DT <-> DE (only true DT)
⦁	OLB <-> MLB, DE (Only true OLB)
⦁	MLB <-> OLB
⦁	CB <-> FS, SS
⦁	SS, FS <-> OLB or MLB

 X-FACTOR or SUPERSTAR position change rules:
 If you fail to follow these rules below when making a change you will…
‼️AUTOMATICALLY LOSE THAT PLAYER FOR A FULL SEASON ‼️
You are allowed to change positions under the following conditions ONLY:
•SUPERSTAR & X-FACTOR positions allowed to change:

⦁	- FS and SS <-> CB
⦁	- CB <-> SS or FS
⦁	- OLB <-> MLB or DE
⦁	- MLB <-> OLB
⦁	- DE <-> DT or OLB
⦁	- DT <-> DE
⦁	- O-Line <-> O-Line
•Must request position change in the appropriate channel.


Trades
⦁	- Maximum of 5 trades a year.
⦁	- You cannot trade a player selected in the first round the year they were drafted.
⦁	- All trades go through the appropriate text channel.
⦁	- Once agreeing to a trade you must post in #TradeReview channel once a player is in #TradeReview they are off limits to rest of league to keep from people undercutting deals
⦁	- If a trade is done without going through the Committee punishment will be handed down.
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-NAUGHTY LIST-
⦁	- Any breaking of rules may put you on HOT SEAT this is a probation period of 3 week. Any other infraction will result in automatic removal from league. No trades are allowed during this probation period and you lose a top player for a 3 game suspension.

-SCHEDULING GAMES
⦁	- Advance time will be Saturday, Monday, Wednesday. Friday 7pm EST unless games are played or decided upon if sooner then advance will be early. We will possibly get off normal schedule if games are being played fast. But all advances will be a max 48hr window.
⦁	- If you fail to schedule and post your time or day in the Scheduling channel within the first 24 hours after an advance. We will be simming your games after the last scheduled game is completed.(this is important to keep league moving and active. Communication is key)
⦁	- Missing scheduled times could mean a FW for opponent if you fail to play before advance
⦁	- Stay in touch with @nathan if you have issues reaching opponents

-Everyone will be ranked by following tiers:
Not saying ALL reason under tiers are fitting but some are.

⦁	@Superstar X-Factor
⦁	- Veteran and been around and know how I roll
⦁	- Plays all games
⦁	- Communication is 100%
⦁	- Has Competitive record
⦁	- Upstanding character and great sportsmanship
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⦁	@Superstar
⦁	- Kinda New to league and still trying to figure you out
⦁	- Missed few games here and there
⦁	- Communication may not be top notch
⦁	- Middle of league record
⦁	- May not show best sportsmanship
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⦁	@Star
⦁	- New users all start at bottom
⦁	- Misses too many games
⦁	- Communication is seriously lacking
⦁	- Has a non competitive record
⦁	- Has bad sportsmanship



 END OF YEAR REWARDS:
-  Play ALL 16 games (FWs count):
⦁	    -Get 1 Superstar bump for any player 75 or under
⦁	    -One Trait bump to any Player

- Stream ALL away games:
⦁	    -Get 1 Superstar bump for any player 75 or under
⦁	    -One Trait bump to any Player
RANDOM REWARDS:
⦁	- Every holiday, Major sporting event or anything Nathan feels fit. You will be given a chance for random attribute bump for posting something that most likely has nothing to do with Madden. Stay alert these are only limited time rewards

Here’s the List of each Categories that can be increased throughout the year.

Physical attributes
⦁	Speed
⦁	Acceleration
⦁	Agility
⦁	Strength
⦁	Elusiveness
⦁	Jumping
⦁	Stamina
⦁	Injury

Power attributes
⦁	Break tackle
⦁	Impact block
⦁	Tackling
⦁	Hit power
⦁	Trucking
⦁	Stiff arm
⦁	Break sack
⦁	Pass block power
⦁	Run blocking
⦁	Run block power
⦁	Block shed
⦁	Power move
⦁	Throw power
⦁	Press
⦁	Kick power

Skill attributes
⦁	Run block finesse
⦁	Pass blocking
⦁	Pass block finesse
⦁	Carrying
⦁	Spin move
⦁	Juke move
⦁	Catching
⦁	Catch in traffic
⦁	Spectacular catch
⦁	Short route running
⦁	Medium route running
⦁	Deep route running
⦁	Release
⦁	Short throw accuracy
⦁	Medium throw accuracy
⦁	Deep throw accuracy
⦁	Throw on run
⦁	Play action
⦁	Finesse move
⦁	Man coverage
⦁	Zone coverage
⦁	Kick/Punt return

Mental attributes
⦁	Awareness
⦁	Ball carrier vision
⦁	Throw under pressure
⦁	Lead block
⦁	Play recognition
⦁	Pursuit
⦁	Kick accuracy
⦁	Toughness

- You must type all your earned increases in the #Who-you-want-upgraded channel.
- There is no other chatting in that channel if you start chatting it up your upgrade will be put in the back of the line.
 - Rewards will be given in order they are received, do not be blowing Commish about your rewards it will be done in 24hr period
- You will have 24 hours after awards are given to type what you want in the channel or it will be lost. We are not chasing you down. If you aren’t paying attention to Commish announcements that’s your fault.
- We will be keeping lists of every team we upgrade so no funny business messaging other Commishes if you do your upgrade will be voided.