With this Iron Banner and the significant drop in players to feed the matchmaking system I have found myself in 6v1 matches where the mercy rule did not activate for the entire match because the team was not able to score enough points against a single opponent. I think if a game has gone on for more than 2-3 minutes at 6v2 or 6v1, the mercy rule should take effect. Otherwise, it can be a painful, teabagged-filled 5-8 minute hell to earn the Medallion :/