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#REF!RULEBOOKDISCORD INVITE
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WHAT IS THE NPA? & BASIC UNDERSTANDING
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-The NPA is a 1v1 Pokemon League that is inspired and structured like the NBA. To reflect the concept, the logos of all 30 NBA teams were
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changed to look like Pokemon and each team will be led by two players. The potential partner may be a friend or someone else of the
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applicant's choosing.
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-There are two conferences called the Eastern and Western Conference. Once the 4 Week Regular Season has concluded, the top eight teams
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from each conference advance to the playoffs into a 1v8, 2v7, 3v6, 4v5 bracket respectively. The conference champions from both conferences
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participate in the championship game to determine the champion of the league.
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DISCORD
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-Be respectful. No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia or anything that incite hate or violence of any kind.
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-NSFW links and images are not permitted. Please refrain from posting these messages.
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GENERAL
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-The regular season will be four weeks long.
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-The top eight records in each conference will make the playoffs.
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-A tie-breaker will follow: Head to Head > Strength Of Schedule > 1 Game.
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-Week deadlines will always start on Monday's at 12:00AM EST and end on Sunday's at 11:59PM EST.
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-Forfeit wins will be based on the number of games remaining, if none were played you will be given 5 Forfeit Wins.
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-Each player will play a total of five games against their opponent, giving you and your teammate a combined total of 10 games per week.
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-Each playoff series will be a Best of 7. Both players on each playoff team is to play a series.
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In the event that both sides have won a series, both sides must choose one player to play a final Best of 7 series to advance.
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BATTLES
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-All matches are to be played in the "[Gen 9] 1v1" format on https://play.pokemonshowdown.com
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-All Smogon Gen 9 1v1 Rules apply, for more information see here: https://www.smogon.com/dex/sv/formats/1v1/
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-You are allowed to utilize as many teams as you choose. It's also allowed to switch teams between games on the same week.
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-The timer may be turned on at any moment; however, if your opponent is experiencing any connection issues, kindly turn it off.
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-Replays are required after games to be posted in the replays channel.
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-If an extension is needed, please ask a mod to confirm the extension. Extensions are not allowed after Week 4.
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PRIZES
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-The Champion team will be rewarded with 250$ USD split between 2 players.
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