Free Online League, Ladders and Tournaments User Guide

1 General

1.1 Sign Up 5

1.2 Set HomePage 11

1.3 Profile 15

1.4 Account Settings 21

1.5 Private Messages 26

1.6 Reporting Abuse 31

1.7 Privacy 33

2 Ladders

2.1 Create a Ladder 36

2.2 Ladder Admin Guide 43

2.3 Ladd Admin Guide - Quick Challenge / Result 51

2.4 Invite New Members 54

2.5 Accept New Member Request 58

2.6 Ladder Member Guide - Overview 67

2.7 Ladder Members Guide - Make a Challenge 82

2.8 Ladder Members Guide - Submit Challenge Result 90

2.9 Ladder Members Guide - Cancel Challenge 98

2.10 Ladder Members Guide - Forfeit Challenge 104

2.11 Ladder Members Guide - Quick Challenge / Result 111

2.12 Ladder Members Guide - Dare 115

3 Standard Leagues - In Progress

3.1 Create a Standard League 121

3.2 Accept New Member Request 134

4 Knock-out Tournaments - TODO

Sign Up

Guide on how to sign up.

Sign Up

There are two ways to Sign Up; manual or Facebook Connect

We suggest that you sign up using the Facebook Connect if you have a Facebook account. This allows

User Manual - 5

the option for Facebook posts when Ladder activities take place. This adds to the "banter" within the
Ladder - lots of fun!

If you do not have a Facebook account, enter the details manually and click Continue.

Create your Profile

Next, complete the Personal Information and click "Continue".

Please note that, if entered, your First Name / Last Name will be used as your Displayed name through
out the site. If you leave these blank, your Username will be used.

User Manual - 6

Upload Your Photo

Next, select "Choose File" and select a image from your own compter. Ensure that the file type is one
of the following; jpeg,jpg,gif,png

Once the image has been uploaded, you have the option to crop the image.

User Manual - 7

Verify your Email Address

A confirmation email will be sent where a confirmation link is required to be clicked to activate your
account.

Confirmation Email

Once the email has been delivered, click the confirmation link.

If the email doesnt arrive, check your Junk mail. Failing that you can request the confirmation by

User Manual - 8

attempting to sign into the website OR contacting the Site Administrator using the Contact Us link.

Email Address Verification

You now have signed up to Free Online League.

User Manual - 9

Log On

After Loging in for the first time you are presented with the "My home" page. You may create your own
League (Ladder, Standard League or Knock-out) or join an existing one using the invitation code.

User Manual - 10

Set HomePage

Guide on how to set your a League as your HomePage.

Select Home Page - My home, Drop Down

Once logged into the site, select the Drop Down "Set Homepage" from the My home sub-menu.

User Manual - 11

Set Home Page

The Set Homepage pop-up shows all Leagues were you are currently a member.

Select which League you wish to be your Homepage.

Once submitted, the selected League will be shown as your Homepage when you next log into the site.

User Manual - 12

Select Homepage - From League

From the League you wish to be your Homepage, select the "Set as Homepage" link.

User Manual - 13

Set Homepage

The Set Homepage pop-up shows all Leagues were you are currently a member.

Select which League you wish to be your Homepage.

Once submitted, the selected League will be shown as your Homepage when you next log into the site.

User Manual - 14

Profile

Guide to amending your Profile.

Main Page Layout

Below details the structure of the Profile Web Page:-

1. Options to Edit Profile or Send a Private Message if your viewing someone else's Profile

User Manual - 15

2. Options to view your Profile Info, Current Friends, Your Forum Posts, Your Polls, Your Feeds and
Your Wall
3. Update your current status
4. Sub-menu options to Edit Profile - This is the same as Item 1, but can be accessed from anywhere
within the site

NB: Edit Account Settings has a different guide and isn't present with this Profile guide.

Edit Profile Information

Select "Edit Profile Information" below the Profile Picture on the left or from the "Profile" sub-menu item.

User Manual - 16

Edit Profile - Personal Information

Edit the web form updating any personal information.

Please note your "Display Name" is either your First / Last Name OR Username if First / Last Name is
empty.

Please note the link to change your username.
User Manual - 17

Click Save Changes when complete.

Edit Profile - Contact Information

After selecting Contact Information, Edit the web form accordingly.

Please note the link to change your username.

User Manual - 18


Edit Profile - Photo

After selecting Photo, you have the option to either remove an existing photo or upload a new one.


User Manual - 19

Edit Profile - Profile Style

After selecting Profile Style, you have the option to set your own Profile Style Sheet.

You can select a predefined layout at the bottom or create your own. It's probably best to select a
predefined layout to understand the structure of the style sheet.

User Manual - 20

Account Settings

Guide to change your default account settings

Edit Account Settings

Select "Edit Account Settings" below the Profile Picture on the left or from the "Profile" sub-menu item.

User Manual - 21

My Settings

Edit the web form updating any account settings.

Please note your "Display Name" is either your First / Last Name OR Username if First / Last Name is
empty.


User Manual - 22

Privacy Settings

Edit the web form updating any privacy settings.


User Manual - 23

Change Password

Enter your Old Password and then enter a New Password if you wish to change your current password.


User Manual - 24

Delete Account?

We are not sure why you would ever want to delete your Account! But, if you do wish too first ensure
that you no longer belong to any Leagues.

Then select the Delete Account button. All account data will be instantly deleted.

User Manual - 25

Private Messages

Guide on how to send and receive Private Messages

My Message Inbox

Select the Message Link on the Sub-menu to access Private Messages (PM)

The Inbox is shown by default which lists all Private Messages that have been sent to you.

Clicking an Inbox Subject item will allow the message to be read and responded too.

New Private Messages can be composed using the "Compose New Message" Link or selecting New
Message from the Messages Sub-menu drop down.

User Manual - 26

Old Private Messages can be delete by clicking the delete link next to the message.

Compose New Message

After clicking the Compose New Message link, complete the pop-up and click Send Message.

Upon typing in the To field, current Friends will be auto-suggested. Select who you wish to send the
Private Message too (Max 20).

User Manual - 27

Responding to a Message - Notification

Upon receiving an email notification that your have a Private Message, the Messages within the
Sub-menu will show how many unread items you have.

Click the Messages Link to be taken to your Inbox.

User Manual - 28

Responding to a Message - Read Message and Respond

After clicking the unread item within your Inbox, you can populate the Reply textarea with your reply.

Click Send Message when ready to send the response.

Your response will now be within your Sent Messages.

User Manual - 29

Sent Messages

Clicking the Sent Messages Link will display all messages that you have previously sent.

User Manual - 30

Reporting Abuse

Guide on how to Report Abuse and inappropriate content.

Reporting Abuse

If someone is bothering or harassing you, blocking them is usually the best solution. Visit the Account
Privacy Settings page to block people.

If someone continues to harass you despite your efforts, contact the Site Adminsitrator either by Private
Message or the Contact Us link at the bottom or each page.

User Manual - 31

Report spam, pornography, or any other inappropriate content

You can report spam, pornography, or any other inappropriate content here, or by clicking the "Report"
link on the page containing the content you wish to report.

You may wish to contact the Site Adminsitrator either by Private Message or the Contact Us link at the
bottom or each page to make sure its addressed as quick as possible.

User Manual - 32

Privacy

Privacy

Is my information kept private?

- Absolutely. We do not share any personally identifying information about you to any third party.

How can I make my profile private?

You can restrict who has access to your profile within the Account Privacy Setting. To make it Private,
select Profile Privacy to "Only My Friends".

User Manual - 33

Amend the Profile Privacy and Search Privacy accordingly.

User Manual - 34

Create a Ladder

Guide on how to create a new ladder.

Select Create New League

After logging into Free Online League, select "Create New League" which is located under the "My
Leagues" sub-menu.

User Manual - 36

Complete the Create New League Web Form

Complete the web form ensuring that the League Category is set to Ladder. Other options privacy
settings and if a forum or document uploading is required.

User Manual - 37

Upload a League Photo

Now that the main league has been created, its time to add an image to represent your ladder.

Select "Choose File" and select a image from your own compter. Ensure that the file type is one of the
following; jpeg,jpg,gif,png

User Manual - 38

Select Ladder Settings

Next we need to create the Ladder Settings. Select either of the links to create your Ladder Settings.

User Manual - 39

Create Ladder Settings

As with the Create League web form, complete this Ladder Settings web form selecting each settings
as you wish your Ladder to be configured. Each settings has a blue question mark which details
additional information.

If in doubt and you are looking to create a basic Ladder, you only need to complete the title and
description. Dont worry, these settings can be changed anytime.

User Manual - 40

Your Ladder has now been Created!

Thats it, your Ladder has been created!

Select the link to view your Ladder.

User Manual - 41

Next, Invite Members

You now need to invite some members to your Ladder. Please see that separate help guide for this
step.

User Manual - 42

Ladder Admin Guide

Guide for Ladder Administrators

Access Ladder Admin Section

There are several links within the general Ladder web page that accesses the Admin section.

Click the "Edit League Settings" to access the first tab of the Admin Section.

User Manual - 43

Ladder Admin Section - Edit League Details

The League Details tab within the Ladder admin section allows the League admin to amend the Ladder
image, title and description.

User Manual - 44

Ladder Admin Section - Members

The Members Tab within the Ladder admin section allows the League admin to:-
- Amend a members playing type - non-player or player
- Amend a members role - promote to an officer to allow them to help with Ladder admin tasks
- Send a private message
- Remove a member from the Ladder
- Accept / Reject membership requests

User Manual - 45

Ladder Admin Section - League Settings

The League Settings Tab within the Ladder admin section allows the League admin to:-

- Set a Ladder theme
- Amend the Ladders privacy settings
- Turn on/off the Forum / Documents

User Manual - 46

Ladder Admin Section - Ladder Settings

The Ladder Settings Tab within the Ladder admin section allows the League admin to amend the
previously selected Ladder settings.

User Manual - 47

Ladder Admin Section - Players

The Players Tab within the Ladder admin section allows the League admin to amend:-

- Amend Ladder players current values and settings

User Manual - 48

- Amend Ladder players positions
- Reset the Ladder with an option to randomise positions - useful at the start of a Ladder
- Create non-signed up players (not recommended)

Ladder Admin Section - Results

The Results Tab within the Ladder admin section allows the League admin to amend previously
submitted results and create new results.

User Manual - 49

Please note that amending results does not alter players positions. This has to be done using the
Players Tab.

Ladder Admin Section - Challenges

The Challenges Tab within the Ladder admin section allows the League admin to amend previously
cretaed challenges and create new challenges.

User Manual - 50

Ladd Admin Guide - Quick Challenge / Result

Guide on how Ladder Administrators can enter a Challenge that has already taken place.

Quick Challenge / Result

From the Ladder Page, League Admins and Officers can Select the "Quick Challenge / Result" link
located on the left hand side.

User Manual - 51

Enter the Challenge Results

Complete the pop-up, entering the Challenge Results.

The Challenger is the member wishing to take the higher members position. The Challengee is the
member defending their position.

The "Updated By" drop down simulates who submitted the Challenge Result - Only valid if entering
comments.

User Manual - 52

Challenge and Submission Complete

The Challenge and submission of the result is now complete.

User Manual - 53

Invite New Members

Guide on how to invite members to your Ladder

Select Invite New Friends

After you have selected your Ladder, click the "Invite New Friends" link located within the left hand
Ladder menu.

User Manual - 54

Send the Invite

Enter up to 10 email addresses for the members you which to invite.

The "message" area is already populated with a default message to be sent. This includes an invitation
code which will allow new members to easily join your Ladder.

You may add to the default message if you wish.

Depending on your Ladder settings, once the new members have signed up and entered the invitation
code their will either:-

User Manual - 55

1. Join as a playing member and be present within the Ladder straight away
2. Join as a non-playing member which allows them to track the Ladder and also take part in any
Ladder Forum discussions
3. Join, but require yourself as League Adminsistrator to approve their membership. This is to stop
unwanted members from joining

Invite Current Friends

If you already have friends that have joined Free Online League, then you may invite them using the
"Invite Current Friends" link.

User Manual - 56

Send the Invite

Select the friends that you wish to invite and then click "Send Invitations"

As with Invite New Members, depending on your Ladder settings, your new members will either:-

2. Join as a non-playing member which allows them to track the Ladder and also take part in any
Ladder Forum discussions
3. Join, but require yourself as League Adminsistrator to approve their membership. This is to stop
unwanted members from joining

User Manual - 57

Accept New Member Request

Guide on how to accept a new Ladder member request.

Email Receipt

Once you receive the invitation to join, make note of the invitation code and follow the Sign Up link.

If you are aware that an invitation has been sent, please ensure you check your Junk Mail.

User Manual - 58

Sign Up


the option for Facebook posts when Ladder activities take place. This adds to the "banter" within the

User Manual - 59

Ladder - lots of fun!


Create your Profile



User Manual - 60

Upload Your Photo



User Manual - 61


account.

Confirmation Email



User Manual - 62




User Manual - 63

Enter Invitation Code

Enter the invitation code which was sent in the orginal Ladder Join email

User Manual - 64

Join This League

Select your Member type detailed below:-

2. Join as a non-playing member to track the Ladder and also take part in any Ladder Forum discussions

Depending on the Ladder settings, the League Administrator may need to approve you request.

User Manual - 65

Make a Challenge

Now that you have joined the Ladder, why not make a challenge!

Please read the Ladder Member Guide to understand options available.

User Manual - 66

Ladder Member Guide - Overview

Guide to options available to Ladder members

The Ladder Page Structure

Below details the structure of the Ladder Web Page:-

1. Site wide "Logout" link and Status Update link
2. Site wide Main Menu
3. Site wide Main Sub-Menu - available once logged into the site
4. Ladder Options

User Manual - 67

- Set as Home Page, option to set this Ladder as the landing page after logon
- Leave League, remove you from the Ladder and REMOVE ALL your previous Ladder history. Other
options are to either take a Rest or become a non-playing member. Please read the Ladder Tab Guide
for further details (below).
- Report this League, allows a report to be submitted to the Site Adminstrator. Used to report Spam or
anyother type of misuse.
5. Ladder Menu Tabs
- Info, Information regarding the Ladder settings
- Ladder, the Ladder itself. Make Challenges, Dares, Take a Rest, alter your Ladder username / picture
(Alias), see who is under Challenge, Detailed Stats, ELO rating
- Results, Previous Results
- Table, League table view of the Ladder using the Results to generate
- Members, List of Members will option to send them a message
- Forum, Start a new forum post or reply to an existing one
- Wall, List of Ladder activity and option to post comments, images and links

User Manual - 68

The Ladder Tab

Below details the structure of the Ladder Tab:-

1. Pos, The position of the Player. Top of the Ladder being position 1
2. Player, The player in this position
3. Statistics, Basic stats for the player (P=Played, W=Won, D=Drawn, L=Lost). Clicking the "..." link
show detailed stats
4. ELO, General ELO rating
5. Under Challenge, If the player is currently under Challenge the Challenging player is shown here
6. Action, Two differences when using Actions
6.1 - Actions against yourself include:-

User Manual - 69

--- Edit Alias, Option to use a different name/image for this Ladder. Useful for GamerTags etc.
--- Short Rest, Option to remain on the Ladder at your current position but the option to be Challenged
or Challenge is removed. Useful when you may be on holiday or working away.
--- Long Rest, Option to be removed from the Ladder due to a long term injury or other reason. When
you return you will be placed at the bottom of the Ladder. As with the Short Rest, the option to
Challenge or be Challenged is removed. Long Resting players are displayed in a different section
below the Ladder.
--- UnRest, During a Short or Long Rest an option is available to return form the rest.
6.2 - Actions against other players
--- Challenge, When you wish to Challenge a player click the Challenge link within the Action column on
their row. The Challenge does NOT require to be accepted, the Challenge is "on" as soon as you
Challenge another player. The Challenge can be Cancelled (by yourself), Forfeited (by the other player)
or the result of the Challenge can be submitted (by either player).
7. Leave Ladder, Remove yourself from being a playing Ladder member i.e. become a non-playing
member

User Manual - 70

The Ladder Tab - Detailed Stats

Selecting the "..." link under the Stats information will show additional detailed stats.

User Manual - 71

The Ladder Tab - Challenge Link

To make a Challenge against another Ladder member, click the "Challenge" link within the Action
column on their row.

The Challenge does NOT require to be accepted, the Challenge is "on" as soon as you Challenge
another player. The Challenge can be Cancelled (by yourself), Forfeited (by the other player) or the
result of the Challenge can be submitted (by either player).

If enabled for your Ladder, the Challenge may need to be played within a time period (see the Info Tab
on your Ladder). If the Challenge isnt updated within this time period, the Challenge will be
automatically Forfeited and the Challenger (requested the game) wins.

User Manual - 72

The Ladder Tab - Dare Link

To Dare another Ladder member to Challenge you, click the "Dare" link within the Action column on
their row.

User Manual - 73

The Ladder Tab - Edit Alias

If you wish to amend your Ladder username and/or image, click the "Alias" link within your Action
column.

User Manual - 74

The Ladder Tab - Short Rest

If you wish to take a short rest from the Ladder, click "Short Rest" link within your Action column. During
a short rest, you remain on the Ladder at your current position but the option to be Challenged or
Challenge is removed. Useful when you may be on holiday or working away.

You need to manually return from a short rest once you have selected this option. This option is
available when within a Short Rest.

User Manual - 75

The Ladder Tab - Long Rest

If you wish to take a long rest from the Ladder, click "Long Rest" link within your Action column. During
a long rest, you cannot be Challenged or make a Challenge and you will be removed from the Ladder
i.e. losing your position.

You need to manually return from a long rest once you have selected this option - You will be placed at
the bottom of the Ladder upon return. The return from rest option is available when you are resting.

Long Resting players are displayed in a different section below the Ladder.

User Manual - 76

The Results Tab

The Results Tab show all previous games played. There is an option to filter the results by Ladder
member.

User Manual - 77

The Table Tab

The Table Tab show a league table based on all the Ladder games played.

User Manual - 78

The Members Tab

The Members Tab show all members within the Ladder (playing and non-playing) with the option to
send them a private mail.

User Manual - 79

The Forum Tab

The Forum Tab allows new discussions to take place. Useful for additional Ladder rules or directions
etc.

User Manual - 80

The Wall Tab

The Wall Tab holds all Ladder activitiy and also allows members to add comments, links and images.

User Manual - 81

Ladder Members Guide - Make a Challenge

Guide on making a Challenge against another Ladder player

Challenge the Player

Player "Paul" wishes to Challenge "Site Aministrator" for their Ladder position.

Logged in as "Paul" and at their Ladder page and Tab, Paul Clicks the Challenge link within the Site
Administrators Action area (highlighted above).

User Manual - 82

Add Comments and Make the Challenge

Paul adds comments regarding the Challenge within the optional Message area.

The Challenge button is then clicked.

User Manual - 83

The Challenge is on!

Once the Challenge button is clicked the web page is refreshed to show the following:-

- There is now a new information box located at the top of the Ladder showing that you (Paul) are within
an open Challenge
--- Paul has two option within the information box; Submit Result or Cancel Challenge
- Also the "Under Challenge" column within the Ladder now shows that both Site Administrator and
Paul are Under Challenge

User Manual - 84

Site Administrator will have received an email and private mail regarding the Challenge. The email is to
prompt them to sign into Free Online League and see the detail of the Challenge. The private mail can
be used to continue the arrangments for the Challenge to take place.

Site Administrator - Email confirmation

Site Administrator receives the email notification regarding the Challenge from Paul.

User Manual - 85

Site Administrator - Notification

When Site Administrator logs into Free Online League, they see several notifications regarding the
Challenge.

- New Updates, Shows that they have received new notifications
- Messages, This is the Challenge private mail to allow further Challenge arrangements to be made

User Manual - 86

Site Adminsitrator - Click Updates

Clicking either of the Updates link displays a link regarding the Challenge. Clicking the link within the
notification popup will direct Site Administrator to the Ladder.

User Manual - 87

Site Administrator - Challenge Options

There is now a new information box located at the top of the Ladder showing that Site Administrator is
within an open Challenge

--- Site Administrator has two option within the information box; Submit Result or Forfeit Challenge -
Notice that Site Administrator cannot Cancel the Challenge as they didnt request it.
- Also the "Under Challenge" column within the Ladder now shows that both Site Administrator and
Paul are Under Challenge.

User Manual - 88

Site Administrator - Arrange / Confirm Challenge Private Message

Site Administrator has the option to reply to the Challenge private mail to continue the arrangement of
the Challenge.

User Manual - 89

Ladder Members Guide - Submit Challenge Result

Guide on how to submit a Challenge result

Select Submit Result

Either player may submit the Challenge result.

Click the "Submit Result" link from within the Challenge information section.

User Manual - 90

Submit the Result

Enter the score taking note of the players above the score boxes.

Enter an optional game comment and click Submit.

User Manual - 91

Challenge Complete - Ladder Tab

After the Challenge result has been submitted, the Ladder page is refreshed.

The Ladder Tab now shows that Paul has taken the position of Site Administrator as Paul won the
Challenge.

The Stats and ELO rating has also been updated.

User Manual - 92

Challenge Complete - Results Tab

The Results Tab shows the result of the Challenge just submitted.

User Manual - 93

Challenge Complete - Table Tab

The Table Tab shows an updated table using the Challenge Results to date.

User Manual - 94

Challenge Complete - Wall Tab

The Wall Tab shows the notification that Paul took Site Administrator position after the Challenge. Both
Paul and Site Administrator (and other Ladder members) can comment and "like" the post.

User Manual - 95

Challenge Complete - Notification Email

Site Adminsitrator receives a conformation email that Paul submitted the Challenge Result.

User Manual - 96

Challenge Complete - Notification Update

Site Administrator also has a site notification update that the Challenge result has been submitted.

User Manual - 97

Ladder Members Guide - Cancel Challenge

Guide on how to cancel a Ladder Challenge

Select Cancel Challenge

After a Challenge has been made, the player that requested the Challenge may cancel at any time.

From the Ladder Tab, within the Challenge information section, click the "Cancel Challenge" link.

User Manual - 98

Cancel Challenge

An optional Message may be included when cancelling a Challenge.

User Manual - 99

Challenge Cancelled - Ladder Tab

The Ladder page is refreshed after the Challenge has been cancelled. Both players are now available
for Challenges again.

User Manual - 100

Challenge Cancelled - Wall Tab

The Wall Tab show the notification that the Challenge has been cancelled.

User Manual - 101

Challenge Cancelled - Notification Email

Site Administrator receives an email notifying them that the Challenge has been cancelled.

User Manual - 102

Challenge Cancelled - Notification Update

Site Administrator also has a site notification update that the Challenge has been cancelled.

User Manual - 103

Ladder Members Guide - Forfeit Challenge

Guide on how to forfeit a Challenge

Select Forfeit Challenge

After a Challenge has been made, the player that is being Challenged may forfeit the Challengel at any
time.

From the Ladder Tab, within the Challenge information section, click the "Forfeit Challenge" link.

User Manual - 104

Forfeit Challenge

An optional Message may be included when forfeiting a Challenge.

User Manual - 105

Challenge Forfeited - Ladder Tab

The Ladder page is refreshed after the Challenge has been forfeited. Both players are now available for
Challenges again.

Since Site Administrator forfeited, Paul has taken their position.

User Manual - 106

Challenge Forfeited - Results Tab

The Results Tab shows that the Challenge has been forfeited.

User Manual - 107

Challenge Forfeited - Wall Tab

The Wall Tab shows that the Challenge has been forfeited.

Since Site Administrator forfeited, Paul has taken their position.

User Manual - 108

Challenge Forfeited - Email Notification

Paul receives an email notification regarding the forfeit.

User Manual - 109

Challenge Forfeited - Update Notification

Paul also has a site notification update that the Challenge has been forfeited.

User Manual - 110

Ladder Members Guide - Quick Challenge / Result

Guide for entering a Challenge that has already taken place

Challenge Member

Challenge the member as normal.

User Manual - 111

Select "Challenge and Submit Result"

Click the "Challenge and Submit Result" button.

User Manual - 112

Enter the Result

After the Ladder Page refreshes, enter the Challenge Result.

User Manual - 113

Challenge Complete

The Challenge and Result have now been updated.

User Manual - 114

Ladder Members Guide - Dare

Guide how to dare another player

Select Dare

Player "Paul" wishes to Dare "Site Aministrator" for them to Challenge Paul. This is because Site
Administrator is "scared" to Challenge them!

Logged in as "Paul" and at their Ladder page and Tab, Paul Clicks the Dare link within the Site
Administrators Action area (highlighted above).

User Manual - 115

Add Comments and Make the Dare

Paul add comments regarding the Dare within the optional Message area. This gives Paul the chance
to give Site Administrator some banter!

The Dare button is then clicked.

User Manual - 116

Dare Complete - Wall Tab

The Wall Tab shows that Paul has dared Site Administrator to Challenge them.

Everyone else within the Ladder can also see, hopefully prompting Site Administrator to Challenge Paul!

User Manual - 117

Dare Complete - Email Notification

Site Admininstrator receives an email notification regarding the dare.

User Manual - 118

Dare Complete - Update Notification

Site Administrator also has a site notification update that they have been dared.

User Manual - 119

Standard Leagues - In Progress

User Manual - 120

Create a Standard League

Guide on how to create a Standard League

After logging into Free Online League, select "Create New League" which is located under the "My
Leagues" sub-menu.

User Manual - 121

Complete the Create New League Web Form

Complete the web form ensuring that the League Category is set to Standard League. Other options
privacy settings and if a forum or document uploading is required.

User Manual - 122

Upload a League Photo

Now that the main league has been created, its time to add an image to represent your Standard
League.

Select "Choose File" and select a image from your own compter. Ensure that the file type is one of the
following; jpeg,jpg,gif,png

User Manual - 123

Create a Season

Next we need to create the Season. Select either of the links to create your first Season.

User Manual - 124

Create a Season

As with the Create League web form, complete this Seasons web form selecting each settings as you
wish your Standard League to be configured. Each settings has a blue question mark which details
additional information.

If in doubt and you are looking to create a basic Standard League, you only need to complete the title
and description. Dont worry, these settings can be changed anytime.

User Manual - 125

Create a Division

After clicking the highlighted Division Link, complete the web form to create a Division.

User Manual - 126

Create Teams - Overview

Next you need to create the Teams for your Standard League. Teams can be either assigned to
another League Member or not. If you wish to run the League with a bunch of friends it best to assign
them to Teams once they have joined you Standard League.

To Invite New Friends that are not members of Free Online League, click the Invite New Friends link.

To Invite Current Friends that are members of Free Online League, click the Invite Current Friends link.

User Manual - 127

Create Teams - Invite New Friends

Enter up to 10 email addresses for the members you which to invite.

The "message" area is already populated with a default message to be sent. This includes an invitation
code which will allow new members to easily join your Standard League.

You may add to the default message if you wish.

User Manual - 128

Create Teams - Invite Current Friends

Select the friends that you wish to invite and then click "Send Invitations"

User Manual - 129

Create Teams - Actually Create Them

After clicking the Teams Link highlighted above, complete the Create New Team web form.

We shall create a Team allocated against the Site Administrator as an example. As we are assigning
this Team against a League Member (Site Administrator), we only need to select this from the "Assign

User Manual - 130

to League Member" dropdown and then click "Create".

Continue to create the Teams, assigning League Members to the Teams as and when they join your
Standard League.

Create Team - Team Created

After clicking the Create button, the new Team is displayed at the bottom of the page under "Edit
Existing Teams". Clicking "Edit" to the right gives the option to amend Team Name (as Alias) and also
upload a different image for the Team.

User Manual - 131

Your Standard League has been Created!

Thats it, your Standard League has been created!

Select the link to view your Standard League.

User Manual - 132

Next, Create a Schedule of Games

Now that your Stmadard League has been created you need to create a Season of Games. Please see
the Standard League Admin Guide - Create Schedule of Games.

Also, don't forget to assign your League Members to Teams as and when they join.

User Manual - 133

Accept New Member Request

Guide on how to accept a new Standard League member request.

Email Receipt

Once you receive the invitation to join, make note of the invitation code and follow the Sign Up link.

If you are aware that an invitation has been sent, please ensure you check your Junk Mail.

User Manual - 134

Sign Up


the option for Facebook posts when activities take place. This adds to the "banter" within the League -

User Manual - 135

lots of fun!


Create your Profile



User Manual - 136

Upload Your Photo



User Manual - 137


account.

Confirmation Email



User Manual - 138




User Manual - 139

Enter Invitation Code

Enter the invitation code which was sent in the orginal League Join email

User Manual - 140

Join This League

Select your Member type detailed below:-

1. Join as a playing member and have the option to be assigned against a Team
2. Join as a non-playing member to track the League and also take part in any League Forum
discussions

Depending on the Ladder settings, the League Administrator may need to approve you request.

User Manual - 141

Get Assigned to a Team

Now that you have joined the League, you may wish to prompt the League Owner to assign you to a
Team.
Send the League Owner a Private Message to give them a nudge.

Once assigned, you may change you alias which allows you to set your won team name and image.
You may also submit game results and take part in any League discussions or Wall posts.

User Manual - 142

Knock-out Tournaments - TODO

User Manual - 143

Free Online League, Ladders and Tournaments User Guide

Recommended

Recommended

More Related Content

Similar to Free Online League, Ladders and Tournaments User Guide

Similar to Free Online League, Ladders and Tournaments User Guide (20)

Recently uploaded

Recently uploaded (20)

Free Online League, Ladders and Tournaments User Guide