**OFFICIAL RULES FOR VIZTA SERVER**

**(1) Respect**

Be respectful. Don't make people unreasonably uncomfortable. Should be self-explanatory.

**(2) Clean**

NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content is prohibited in text and voice channels.

**(3) Spam**

Do not send messages at a rapid speed, don't mention people to try and antagonize someone, unless in the ⁠shitpost channel. If they ask you to stop, stop.

**(4) Privacy**

You will neither publicly nor privately expose any personal information of any member in this server.

**(5) Language**

You are not allowed to use any other language besides English.

**(6) Discrimination**

Any negative comments related to race, gender, disabilities, etc. or any slurs that are related to this topic is prohibited.

**(7) Channels**

Please use the correct channels specific to your needs.

**(8). Advertisements**

Advertising other discord servers, or other leagues won't be tolerated. No self promo at all for anything unless in #🖥-self-promo  You will get one warning and immediately banned the second time.

**(9) Terms of Service (TOS)**

Do not break the TOS. This includes, but is not limited to, the Discord TOS or the Fortnite TOS.

For Fortnite, this includes, but is not limited to, prohibited acts such as buying or selling cosmetics or accounts.

For Discord, this includes, but is not limited to, unsolicited marketing - direct messaging users to advertise.

All participants of this server are expected to follow the Discord Terms of Service & Guidelines.

We reserve the right to modify these rules at any given time without warning or notice in advance. We also reserve the right to remove any person from the Discord at any time without warning

WORLD SERIES WINNINGS 

Franchise Owner: R$6,500

Players: R$3,500 (split)

PLAYOFF WINNINGS 

Applies to all franchise owners whose team makes the playoffs.

Franchise Owners: R$200
Awards
MVP: R$1,000 (each)
Cy Young: R$750 (each)
RPOTY: R$250
Silver Slugger: R$200 (each)
Community Award: R$1,000
FOOTY: R$50
ROTY: R$300 (each)

Rivalry Winnings

To be announced. 

*All Prizes are in **ROBUX,** NOT USD.

WELCOME TO THE VIZTA BASEBALL RULEBOOK. ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. IT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLAYERS TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THESE RULES BEFORE PLAYING.

OFFICIAL VIZTA RULEBOOK

Last Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Created By: Boone, Iced, and the Justice Committee
Approved By: Executive Board, Justice Committee, Board of Directors

SECTION 1: GENERAL POLICY

1.1 Rule Authority

1.1.1. The Justice Committee holds full discretion over rule interpretation and enforcement.

1.1.1.1. The executive board has the power to veto, alter, or create punishments if deemed necessary for the protection and integrity of the league. 

1.1.2. The executive board retains final say on rulebook edits.

1.1.3. Rules may be revised after the season; permanent amendments will be posted in the #announcements channel and reflected in this document.

1.1.4. Should there be a complete tie in Justice Committee votes, the Executive Board and Board of Directors will confer on punishments.

1.1.5. “Genuine stupidity” rule: Players, staff, or fans doing anything that could be defined as “genuinely stupid” can result in a case being opened and investigated by the Justice Committee and the BoD. This includes finding/intentionally exploiting loopholes anywhere within this rulebook.

SECTION 2: PLAYER MOVEMENT

2.1 Trades

2.1.1. Trades must be posted by a Franchise Owner (FO) in the staff transactions channel.

2.1.1.1. However, Franchise Owners ARE allowed to grant their General Manager permission to post transactions and approve trades.

2.1.2. A BoD member from an uninvolved team must approve or reject the trade.

2.1.3. Veto process begins if a trade is flagged as unfair by a BoD member.

2.1.3.1 In the veto process, the Board of Directors will host a vote to determine whether or not the trade should go through. If the BoD vote ties, the trade will be invalidated.

2.1.4. Draft picks can be traded during the regular season.

2.1.4.1. The Executive Board reserves the right to revert this decision mid-season if abuse is forecasted.

2.1.5. Two unbalanced trade attempts will result in an investigation of Franchise Owners by the Justice Committee. 

2.1.5.1. If the Justice Committee finds an FO to be incompetent, the BoD and Executive Board will issue a singular warning before finding a replacement.

2.1.6. Any trade involving real-life currency, Robux, or external value will result in an immediate removal of involved Franchise Owners.

2.1.6.1. The punishment for this may be changed depending on a Justice Committee investigation into Roblox ToS. 

2.1.6.2. If found against Roblox ToS, an email and report will be sent to Roblox staff.

2.1.7. Trades cannot drop a team below 13 players; FO’s attempting to manipulate this will lose their status.

2.1.8. Only the Franchise Owner or General Manager if approved for each team has the ability to approve trades. 

2.1.9. The trade deadline for VizTa is after the All-Star game.

2.1.10. If a franchise owner or general manager resigns or is fired, they are ineligible to be traded for the remainder of the season. 

2.1.11. After a player is traded, they must play at least 2 games with their new team before being eligible to be traded again.

2.1.11.1. Playing is defined as having a full AB in a game.

2.1.11.2. If an FO attempts to use this rule to hoard players, they will be suspended and their team will be ineligible to protect players for the upcoming draft.

2.1.11.3. If a player refuses to play as to not be traded, it will still be considered RTP.

2.1.11.4. If two players are “unsigned” and “resigned” in an attempt to bypass this rule both Franchise Owners’ teams will be ineligible for prizing and receive a 5-game suspension.

2.1.12. Trades cannot be confirmed involving players who are currently playing within a game.

2.2 Signings

2.2.1. Players must be in the Discord server and registered before taking the field.

2.2.2. Signings require both player acceptance and notification to the BoD.

2.2.3. Signing a player without their consent will result in a punishment of the first occurance being a warning and the next occurrence will result in a removal of rank..

2.2.4. Contracts of any kind are prohibited. This includes clauses (e.g., “no trade” or “must start”), promises, multi-season agreements, or anything involving real-life currency or Robux.

2.2.4.1. Violations of rule 2.2.4. will result in demotion and a potential fine.

2.2.5. After the regular season ends, no teams are allowed to sign players (“just for playoffs” rule)..

2.4 Draft

2.4.1. During the offseason, the VizTa draft will occur.

2.4.2. Pick trading is allowed throughout the season, but we advise caution due to not knowing what number for each round teams will have. 

Example: You can trade a first round pick in the season 3 draft for Coob during season 2, but you will not know if your first round pick was the 1st overall pick or the 6th.

2.4.2.1. Pick trading closes 72 hours before the draft begins.

2.4.3. Eligible players for the draft must be registered in the Discord server prior to the draft beginning.

2.4.4. Using an alt in the draft is strictly prohibited and will result in a suspension for all involved.

2.4.5. Draft includes five rounds with one minute clocks for each pick.

2.4.6. After all picks are traded, each team must have a minimum of two draft picks. 

2.4.7. If a player is caught dodging the draft, they will be ineligible to be signed.

2.4.8. No team will be able to have more than four picks in each round.

2.5 End of Season Procedures

2.5.1. Unless they choose to resign, all teams will keep both their Franchise Owner and General Manager for the following season. 

2.5.2. After the conclusion of the world series, there will be a 48 hour period for teams to protect three of their current roster players. This allows the team to keep a core five-players.

2.5.2.1. All other players will be unsigned and eligible for the draft.

2.5.2.2. The executive board reserves the right to change this season-by-season and adjust the number of allowed protective players to ensure parity.

2.5.2.3. Players must consent to being protected and may declare for the draft if they do not wish to stay with their team.

2.5.3. After the 48 hour period, all players who have not consented to being “locked in” will be Free Agents and therefore eligible for the draft.

SECTION 3: CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE

3.1 Punishment Types

3.1.1. There are multiple punishment types. Those are: Discord ban, Fines, Game Suspension, Season Suspension, Mute, Timeout, and Power Suspension

3.1.2. Breaking of any rules will result in each suspension time of varying severity. 

3.1.3. The main reasons for punishments are Refusal to Play, AA (Admin Abuse), Discord Rule Breaking, Advertising, and Procedure Breaking.

3.1.4. The Justice Committee will vote on nearly all moderation actions.

3.2 Refusal to Play (RTP)

3.2.1. Refusing to play for a team is a full season suspension, forced re-registration, and will.

3.2.2. Players who RTP may be ineligible to be traded in the future, per Justice Committee’s discretion. 

3.3 NSFW Content

3.3.1 Sending NSFW content (per Justice Committee discretion) will result in a 3-game suspension + 1-week mute per offense.

3.3.1.1 Depending on the severity of the content, the Justice Committee may decide upon a harsher punishment.

3.3.1.2 Repeat offenders may be permanently banned from the Discord server, as well as indefinitely suspended, if the Justice Committee and BoD agree on the decision. 

3.4 Slurs, Harassment, Sexism

3.4.1. The use of slurs in a derogatory or targeted manner is an automatic ban with no exceptions. This includes slurs directed at individuals or groups with malicious intent, regardless of context or platform (text or voice).

3.4.2. Use of the N-word with a hard “-er” pronunciation, whether in voice chat or text, will result in a minimum suspension, with potential for a ban, subject to BoD review.

3.4.3. Casual or cultural use of the N-word with a soft “-a” (e.g., in a meme, song lyric, or GIF) is not an automatic offense. If the context is deemed borderline or inappropriate, the Justice Committee may issue a warning or escalate the situation to the BoD for further review if necessary.

3.4.4. Examples such as saying “that [N-word] is the GOAT” in a friendly, non-hostile context will not be punished, and are not using the term in an offensive or mocking way.

3.4.5. Repeated or controversial usage that raises concerns within the community, even when not intended offensively, may be reviewed at the discretion of the Justice Committee, Board of Directors, or the Executive Board.

3.5 Ejections

3.5.1. If a player is ejected from a game, they will face a minimum of a one-game suspension and a two-day mute.

3.5.2. Ejections follow 3 strikes: Warning > Flame Warning > Ejection.

3.5.3. Justice Committee and BoD must confirm all ejections with umpire proof.

3.6 Admin Abuse (AA)

3.6.1. Admin Abusing will result in a permanent demotion, fine, and a five-game suspension. 

3.6.2. Depending on cases, the Justice Committee may make this penalty more lax or severe.

3.6.2. Abusing admin in the discord will result in a permanent ban.

3.6.3. Abusing your role in the discord will result in a demotion per Executive Board decision.

3.6.3.1. Role (nonadmin) abuse includes, but is not limited to, making announcements without permission, having conversations in important channels (think: League News, VizTa Network, Media), giving or taking away levels, changing role permissions, timing people out without valid reason, etc.

3.6.3.2. Pinging @everyone for any reason not approved by 3 Executive Board Members will result in an immediate removal from the staff team and potential discord ban if used for malpractice.

3.6.4. AA compounds with other offenses and can result in a perm ban.

3.7 Unofficial Advertising

3.7.1. DM advertising, or self promoting in the inappropriate channel, will result in a 2-week discord ban at minimum as well as a 3-game suspension.

3.7.1.1. If it is an account new to the server or deemed “inactive” by the Justice Committee, they will be permanently banned.

3.7.1.2. Bans and punishments for Unofficial Advertising are ineligible to be appealed.

3.7.1. Infractions include DM ads, unsolicited server ads, slander, or pressured promotion.

3.8 Miscellaneous

3.8.1. Trolling in a ticket or creating useless tickets will result in a two game suspension.

3.9 Punishments for Staff

3.9.1. Staff members are included but not limited to: Moderators, Media Team, Streamers, Franchise Owners, General Managers, Umpires, Justice Committee, Board of Directors, and the Executive Board.

3.9.2. “Face of League” staff are defined as Media Team members, Franchise Owners, Justice Committee, Board of Directors, and the Executive Board.

3.9.3. As staff members are supposed to be those who are representing VizTa’s brand and image, staff members will be held to a higher standard of conduct. If a staff member violates any league rule, they are subject to an increased punishment.

3.9.3.1. Non “Face of League” Staff will have a 33% Increase in suspension length and 25% increase in fines.

Example 1: 3 Game Suspension → 4 Game Suspension

Example 2: 6 Game Suspension → 8 Game Suspension

3.9.3.2. “Face of League” staff will have a 50% increase in suspension length and fines. 

Example 1: 2 Game Suspension → 3 Game Suspension

Example 2: 4 Game Suspension → 6 Game Suspension

3.9.4. Enforcement will be handled directly by the Justice Committee and reviewed by the BoD when necessary, such as in the event of the punishment involving a member of the Justice Committee.

SECTION 4: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Franchise Owners

4.1.1. Franchise Owners are responsible for their team’s activity, performance, and transactions. 

4.1.2. Franchise Owners can sign, trade, send a player to the minors, or drop them altogether.

4.1.3. Franchise Owners are not allowed to sign, drop, or trade themselves.

4.1.4. As per rule 2.1.11. franchise owners are not allowed to drop, trade, or sign themselves. If a FO needs to resign for any reason, they can avoid these punishments if given approval by the Executive Board.

4.1.5. If an FO quits, they will receive a punishment on a case-by-case basis that is to be reviewed by the BoD and Executive Board.

4.1.6. As of 12 July 2025, Franchise Owners MUST get their General Manager approved with the Executive Board BEFORE promotion, as General Managers are considered important staff. (See 4.2.1.).

4.2 General Managers

4.2.1. Promoting a player to the General Manager role MUST be approved by the Executive Board.

4.2.2. GMs need FOR approval to conduct transactions.

4.2.3. If a GM is suspended, it is a full freeze, meaning they are ineligible to manage. 

4.3 Players

4.3.1. All registered players are eligible for the draft.

4.3.2. Players can be signed post-draft with mutual agreement.

4.3.3. Players refusing to play for a team that drafted them is also considered draft dodging.

4.3.4. Alts must be declared to BoD or face punishment.

4.3.5. No official games may be held in non-VizTa servers.

4.3.6. Reporting a roblox user to cause them to get banned or kicked from the game for a warning will result in a 3-game suspension and potentially a FFL.

4.3.6.1. If someone says in-game something that would be considered incredibly offensive or personal, players may open a ticket and a suspension or mute may be issued. 

4.3.7. If a player “retires” they are suspended for the season, but may come back to play for the team they were on at time of retirement. Otherwise, they will stay suspended and may not be picked up by any other team.

SECTION 5: UMPIRES & GAME MANAGEMENT

5.1 Umpire Duties

5.1.1. Umpires are no longer deemed absolutely necessary for games, and games may still be played if an umpire is unavailable.

5.1.1.1. Rubber games, playoff games, and All-Star games will require the presence of an umpire.

5.1.1.2. Games without umpires MUST go by the game calls no matter what, even if it is a bug. This is the downside of playing without an Umpire and teams must accept that.

5.1.2. Umpires are to issue PC checks and confirm scores/highlights.

5.1.3. A maximum of three umpires per game are allowed. 

5.1.4. All umpires must log ejections with proof. 

5.1.5. All home plate umpires must wear dark colored accessories as to not affect pitcher’s PCI and timing.

5.2 Ejection Rules

5.2.1. Only non-playing umpires can eject.

5.2.1.1. Playing umpires may still eject disruptive fans.

5.2.2. BoD members may challenge an ejection.

5.2.3. Ejections follow the 3-strike rule: Warning > Flame > Eject.

5.2.4. Ejected players must leave the server and serve a 1-game suspension minimum.

5.2.5. Accidental admin commands = case-by-case leniency per Justice Committee discretion.

5.3 Umpire Positioning

5.3.1. Umpires are to be positioned behind home plate, the 1B line, or the 3B line (where grass meets dirt).

5.3.2. Solo umps must stay behind the plate.

5.3.3. The senior-most umpire has final say in all decisions..

5.3.4. Calls must be made immediately and there are no challenges for runner safe/out calls.

SECTION 6: GAME PROCEDURE

6.1 Pre-Game

6.1.1. Lineups must be submitted to the umpires. 

6.1.2. Streamer must be confirmed.

6.1.3. FOs must agree on gametime if not set by the league.

6.2 Gameplay

6.2.1. Teams must have at least 7 players to avoid forfeits.

6.2.2. If there is a pitch glitch or an unregistered swing, umpires are to adjust the count.

6.2.3. Exploiting will result in an auto-forfeit for the offending team.

6.2.3.1. In the playoffs, this will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis by the BoD and Justice Committee. 

6.2.4. Pitchers are not allowed to wear any distracting attire.

6.2.5. Players are NOT allowed to wear any clothes that may affect the pitcher’s PCI or timing (all-white accessories, etc.).

6.2.5.1. Pitchers are allowed to request players and umpires to change their accessories.

6.2.6. Extreme shifts and having more than three outfielders is banned.

6.2.6.1. Outfielders are defined as players standing in the grass (outside of the infield dirt).

6.2.6.2. Extreme shifts are also defined as a fielder being in foul territory at the time of the pitch.

6.2.7. Going out of play to catch a ball such as going fully in the dugout or in the stands is also illegal and will result in an automatic walk.

6.2.7. Leading off is not allowed. All baserunners must have one foot on the bag at all times.

6.2.8. Each team is allowed two time-outs per game with a 2-minute time maximum for each unless extended by umpire

6.2.9. Intentionally causing a delay will result in the next batter being walked or current baserunner/batter being out depending on who caused the delay. 

6.2.10. If a pitcher is taken out for any reason, including game crash, they are not allowed to return in the same game. 

6.2.11. Pitchers must face three batters before they are eligible to be taken out of the game.

6.2.12. All other rules that are considered to be “common sense” rules of baseball apply in all VizTa baseball games.

6.2.13. You may not switch pitchers in the middle of an AB. 

6.3 Animations

6.3.1. There are currently no banned batting or pitching animations.

6.4 Stat Boosting

6.4.1 Stat boosting is subjective and will be punished per the discretion of the Justice Committee. 

6.5 Walkups

6.5.1. All walkup songs must be non NSFW. BoD reserves the right to ask a player to change their walkup song.

6.6 Throwing Games

6.6.1. Tanking a game will result in a case-by-case punishment, but the punishment will result in a suspension and Discord mute.

6.6.2. FO’s who instruct or are privy to their team throwing games will be permanently removed from their position and will receive a season-long suspension. 

6.7 Pitching Rest (Until RBU tracks it)

6.7.1

Starters:

• 1–49 pitches = 1 game rest

• 50–79 = 2 games

• 80+ = 3 games

Relievers:

• 1–14 = 0 games

• 15–29 = 1 game

• 30-41 = 2 games

• 42-55 = 3 games

• 56+ = 4 games

Openers follow reliever rest and must be declared pre-game.

SECTION 7: EXPLOITS & CHEATING

7.1 Lag Switching

7.1.1. Any advantages gained due to lag will be invalidated and players may be asked to leave the game if they are lagging too bad.

7.1.2. Intentionally lagging / “lag-switching” will result in a 5-game suspension.

7.2 DDOS Attacks

• 7.2.1. All DDoS attacks are a permanent ban and a report to Discord.

7.3 General Exploiting

• 7.3.1. All general exploiting will result in a ban.

7.4 Third-Party Software

7.4.1. FPS unlockers are allowed. All other external programs will be BoD-reviewed in case-by-case bans.

7.5 Doxxing/Leaks

• 7.5.1. Any leaking of personal info will result in the victim being able to choose the punishment for the players. 

SECTION 8: PAYOUTS & FINES

8.1 Fine System Introduction

8.1.1. VizTa Baseball (VBL) reserves the right to issue monetary fines as a percentage deduction from any future or scheduled Robux payouts, such as awards, bonuses, or championship incentives.

8.1.2. These fines do not withdraw Robux or assets already owned by a player. Instead, they deduct from future league-issued earnings.

8.1.3. This system is designed to promote better behavior and professionalism within the league, without directly penalizing a player’s personal holdings.

8.1.4. The fines may be applied to payouts from the World Series, Player Awards, MVP incentives, or other official VBL prize distributions.

8.2 Fine Tiers and Examples

8.2.1. Fine amounts typically range from 10% to 100% of an eligible payout, based on the severity of the offense and player history.

8.2.2. Fines may be issued alongside suspensions, mutes, or role removals.

8.2.3. Example fine levels include:

10% Fine — Minor conduct issues (e.g., disrespectful chat, repeated micro infractions)

25% Fine — Moderate violations (e.g., gameplay unsportsmanlike conduct)

50% Fine — Major offenses (e.g., NSFW content, targeted harassment, unapproved ads)

100% Fine — Severe violations (e.g., alt fraud, admin abuse, game manipulation)

8.2.4. Multiple fines may stack if infractions occur across different categories or events.

8.3 Enforcement Process

8.3.1. All fines are reviewed and approved by the VizTa Executive Board or designated BoD/Justice Committee members.

8.3.2. Players will be informed of the fine amount, offense category, and future payout it will affect.

8.3.3. If a fined player earns nothing during the season, the fine remains on record and will be deducted from any future payouts that season or in future seasons.

8.3.4. Attempting to bypass fines (e.g., transferring accounts, offering Robux directly, using alts) results in a full-season suspension and permanent ineligibility for earnings.

8.4 Appeals

8.4.1. Players have 72 hours from the time of fine issuance to submit an appeal to the VizTa Board.

8.4.2. Appeals must include an explanation of the event, reason for appeal, and any supporting context or evidence.

8.4.3. Appeals will be reviewed within 5 days. All final decisions are binding and non-negotiable.

This document is subject to change. Permanent changes will be updated in the public rulebook and communicated by the Justice Committee and Executive Board.