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--- dpl_faq [2025/12/19 12:35] – mitalapo
+++ dpl_faq [2026/05/30 16:06] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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   * <html><a href="#q5t">How long is the signup process?</a></html>
-  * <html><a href="#ref1">How many people can I request to be on my team? </a></html>
+  * <html><a href="#ref1">I want to play. How do I sign up? </a></html>
   * <html><a href="#ref2">Is there any way to guarantee I play with a specific friend? </a></html>
   * <html><a href="#ref3">What is the "Skill Cap"? </a></html>
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   * <html><a href="#ref11">I take this very seriously. What if I don't like my team? </a></html>
   * <html><a href="#ref12">I am part of a group of 3 photographers who absolutely love to play together. What can we do to make it happen? </a></html>
-  * <html><a href="#ref13">Can a group of 4 use a similar scheme? </a></html>
+  * <html><a href="#ref13">Can a group of 4 use a similar scenario? </a></html>
+  * <html><a href="#ref14b">What are the team captain duties during the season?</a></html>
   * <html><a href="#ref14">How are team captains assigned? </a></html>
   * <html><a href="#ref15">How many teams will be setup, and what will be the team size?</a></html>
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   * <html><a href="#q8t">How do I see my team standings & entries?</a></html>
   * <html><a href="#q9t">Can I vote on my team's entries?</a></html>
-  * <html><a href="#q10t">How do we get a forum thread? And is it private?</a></html>
+  * <html><a href="#q10t">What is the recommended way for the team to communicate and discuss?</a></html>
   * <html><a href="#q11t">Can we change the name of our team?</a></html>
   * <html><a href="#q12t">I can't be captain any more - how do I hand the team to someone else?</a></html>
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 <html><a name="q1g"></a></html>== Q: What is the DPL? And what does "DPL" stand for? ==
-A: The DPL is the DPChallenge Photography League. For more information, see the [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/league/league_dpl_information.php?about_the_dpl|about page]]
+A: The DPL is the DPChallenge Photography League. For more information, see the [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/league/league_dpl_information.php?about_the_dpl|about page]]
 <html><a name="q2g"></a></html>== Q: How does the DPL work? ==
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 <html><a name="q9g"></a></html>== Q: How many seasons will there be a year? ==
-A: Assuming a 3-4 months space between seasons, we can accommodate 1.5 season a year...
+A: Assuming a 3-4 months space between seasons, we can accommodate 1.5 season a year.
 <html><a name="q10g"></a></html>== Q: Will the Site Council cheat? ==
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 A: The signup period is usually 3 weeks.
-<html><a name="ref1"></a></html>== Q: How many people can I request to be on my team? ==
+<html><a name="ref1"></a></html>== Q: I want to play. How do I sign up? ==
-A: You can request up to two people. You must rank them as your **1st Choice** and **2nd Choice**.
+A: You should sign up in the [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/league/league_registration.php|Registration page]]. While registering, you can request up to two  people you would like to be on your team. You must rank them as your **1st Choice** and **2nd Choice**. The system will try to fulfill as many requests as possible when forming the teams. You can also indicate if you are willing to be a team captain (note that team assignment is not impacted by this, but it can be used to assign the initial captain role).
 <html><a name="ref2"></a></html>== Q: Is there any way to guarantee I play with a specific friend? ==
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 <html><a name="ref5"></a></html>== Q: Does the "Skill Cap" apply to Mutual #1 choices? ==
-A: No. **Mutual #1s** are the exception. We prioritize that specific bond above the skill calculations.
+A: Yes. **Mutual #1s** are part of the Skill Cap calculation, and may be balanced by other team members to stay below the cap.
 <html><a name="ref6"></a></html>== Q: I requested someone, but we didn't end up on the same team. Why? ==
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   - Mixed Mutuals (e.g., You picked them #1, they picked you #2).
   - Mutual 2nd Choices (You both picked each other #2).
-  - One-Way Requests (You picked them, but they didn't list you).
+  - One-Way Requests (You picked them, but they didn't list you or vice versa).
 If adding your requested partner would push the team over the allowed Skill Cap, the system skips that request to maintain fairness.
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 A: While we strictly guarantee only pairs, you can coordinate your requests to maximize the probability of being placed together. To do this, you should form a "guaranteed core" and attach the third player to it.
-**The Scheme:**
+**The Scenario:**
   * Players A and B must rank each other as **#1**. (This guarantees A & B are together).
   * Both player A and B use their **#2** slot for Player C.
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 **The Outcome:** Players A and B are locked together immediately. The system will examine the other requests, and will note that adding C to the team satisfies multiple requests at once. The system will most likely add Player C to the team, unless doing so pushes the total team performance above the Skill Cap.
-<html><a name="ref13"></a></html>== Q: Can a group of 4 use a similar scheme? ==
+<html><a name="ref13"></a></html>== Q: Can a group of 4 use a similar scenario? ==
-A: Yes (details are left as an exercise to the reader). However note that as more and more high performing players are added to the scheme, it may become harder to satisfy all the requests while keeping the team below the Skill Cap.
+A: Yes (details are left as an exercise to the reader). However note that as more and more high performing players are added to the scenario, it may become harder to satisfy all the requests while keeping the team below the Skill Cap.
+<html><a name="ref14b"></a></html>== Q: What are the team captain duties during the season? ==
+A: The team captain duties include:
+  * Represent the team in the Captains Forum. The forum also includes SC members and Admins, who are available to answer questions and help address issues as they arise.
+  * Encourage participation and help keep team spirit high throughout the season.
+  * Be the voice of DPC in your team discussions:
+    * Ask team members to read and follow DPC editing rules
+    * Encourage everyone to vote
+    * Encourage everyone to comment where they see fit
+  * Update the team name and logo as needed.
+  * Proudly wear the captain’s badge.
 <html><a name="ref14"></a></html>== Q: How are team captains assigned? ==
-A: Team captains will be assigned initially based on their site history taking into consideration factors such as their DPL experience, if they served as captains in the past, seniority, etc.). A team can request to pass the role to a different member.
+A: One of the members who indicated a willingness to be a captain will be assigned the role. The elected captain can pass the role to a different member. If no one on the team signed up for captainship, then one of the members will be assigned, since a team **must have a captain to play**. The team can reassign the role to a different member at any time.
 <html><a name="ref15"></a></html>== Q: How many teams will be setup, and what will be the team size? ==
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 A: For a DQ, your score for that entry will obviously not be counted towards your team's average. For a suspension, you will not be able to compete until the suspension is lifted.
-<html><a name="q8t"></a></html>== How do I see my team standings & entries? ==
+<html><a name="q8t"></a></html>== Q: How do I see my team standings & entries? ==
-You can find the team standings [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/league/league_current_standings.php|here]], and the current entries at the end of the last thumbnails page for each challenge still in voting. In addition, all of this information will be kept in your team's profile page, which can be found under 'My Home' -> 'My Team' on the top menubar.
+You can find the team standings [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/league/league_current_standings.php|here]], and the current entries at the end of the last thumbnails page for each challenge still in voting. In addition, all of this information will be kept in your team's profile page, which can be found under 'My Home' -> 'My Team' on the top menubar.
-<html><a name="q9t"></a></html>== Can I vote on my team's entries? ==
+<html><a name="q9t"></a></html>== Q: Can I vote on my team's entries? ==
 No, they are treated like your own, ie displayed at the end of the last thumbnails page for each challenge.
-<html><a name="q10t"></a></html>== How do we get a forum thread? And is it private? ==
+<html><a name="q10t"></a></html>== Q: What is the recommended way for the team to communicate and discuss? ==
-Your team will automatically get a forum thread created once the teams are finalized. Team threads are hidden from all other DPC users APART FROM the Site Council, who will only read the threads for moderation purposes.
+Your team will automatically get a forum thread created once the teams are finalized. We have made posting images much easier to encourage its use. Team threads are hidden from all other DPC users. Site Admins may review it upon request for moderation purposes.
-<html><a name="q11t"></a></html>== Can we change the name of our team? ==
+<html><a name="q11t"></a></html>== Q: Can we change the name of our team? ==
-If the season hasn't yet started, the captain can change the team's name via the team admin page. However, once the season has started, the name is fixed, unless you have a typo or an exceptional circumstance - [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/help_contact.php|contact the SC]] for either situation, and they will decide whether to make the change.
+If the season hasn't yet started, the captain can change the team's name via the team admin page. However, once the season has started, the name is fixed, unless you have a typo or an exceptional circumstance - [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/help_contact.php|contact the SC]] for either situation, and they will decide whether to make the change.
-<html><a name="q12t"></a></html>== I can't be captain any more - how do I hand the team to someone else? ==
+<html><a name="q12t"></a></html>== Q: I can't be captain any more - how do I hand the team to someone else? ==
-There is no mechanism for this yet, so you will have to [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/help_contact.php|contact the SC]]. They will then contact your team, and confirm that they agree with the change.
+The team captain is able to assign the role to a different team member via the team admin page.
-<html><a name="q13t"></a></html>== How does my team get allocated a division? ==
+<html><a name="q13t"></a></html>== Q: How does my team get allocated a division? ==
 Teams are allocated a division based on the team pre-season performance. Teams are allocated evenly between the divisions.