Njok
Bouncer
Squids, Kids,
Recently, multiple members of the community have reported feeling burned out from the numerous tournaments that have been ongoing. Whilst it is great to see such high activity in the community, this has been a growing concern, and thus a group of us have come together to attempt to provide a solution that will free up time for players without compromising the competitive scene.
Introducing The League, our attempt at a Splatoon league system. We aim to run seasonally, during which teams will compete in seeded divisions under a promotion/relegation system, to compete for the title of top squad. A collaboration between Messtival, Calamari Cup and several others, this is our proposed solution to burnout whilst keeping adrenaline flowing. Outlined below is our proposed format. For now, we’re just aiming to make the idea known, and gauge the level of interest. That way, we can best judge how to move forward, and create an environment that everybody wants to be a part of.
We are specifically looking for input from the community on this, so if you are interested at all please do leave a comment below. You can also contact me or anyone else from the staff for access to the discord server (WIP). Be assured everyone's suggestions will be heard and considered.
To all active teams: we're asking you if you're interested in playing in something like this and for your input on what the final version of the league should look like.
To everyone interested in being a part of the TO team: please contact any of us because we could definitely use additions to the staff.
For now we leave you with this and we're looking forward to getting this discussion going.
Recently, multiple members of the community have reported feeling burned out from the numerous tournaments that have been ongoing. Whilst it is great to see such high activity in the community, this has been a growing concern, and thus a group of us have come together to attempt to provide a solution that will free up time for players without compromising the competitive scene.
Introducing The League, our attempt at a Splatoon league system. We aim to run seasonally, during which teams will compete in seeded divisions under a promotion/relegation system, to compete for the title of top squad. A collaboration between Messtival, Calamari Cup and several others, this is our proposed solution to burnout whilst keeping adrenaline flowing. Outlined below is our proposed format. For now, we’re just aiming to make the idea known, and gauge the level of interest. That way, we can best judge how to move forward, and create an environment that everybody wants to be a part of.
We aim to have multiple seeded divisions, with the top division(s) playing a full season. In case of large interest from teams, the starting division could be a larger division that runs in Swiss style. The amount of rounds played in that division would be equal to the higher division(s). A fully detailed version will be worked on once we know if there is interest in this.
Playoffs will follow after every season. A playoff for promotion/relegation will be played by the top x teams of the lower division and the bottom x teams of the higher division. The championship will be decided by the playoffs for the top x teams of the first division.
Playoffs will follow after every season. A playoff for promotion/relegation will be played by the top x teams of the lower division and the bottom x teams of the higher division. The championship will be decided by the playoffs for the top x teams of the first division.
Arranging games
Proposed default match time is Sunday at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 8PM GMT, although teams are free to agree on a different day and time that better suits their schedules, but within the week of the current round. If teams are not able to agree on rescheduling, the match has to be played at the default time.
Reporting scores
Screenshots that clearly show the winning team, are required for every map. Scores are then reported by sending screenshots to the TO staff. It’s the winners obligation to report and upload screenshots. If the losing team does not confirm the results, then they will be confirmed automatically after 48 hours.
Disputes
If a dispute occurs, TOs will try to resolve it as quickly as possible over discord. If a TO is not available, a dispute can be filed through either a google form or an e-mail. TOs will respond to all disputes within a 24 hour period, although care will be taken to resolve them much earlier.
Proposed default match time is Sunday at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 8PM GMT, although teams are free to agree on a different day and time that better suits their schedules, but within the week of the current round. If teams are not able to agree on rescheduling, the match has to be played at the default time.
Reporting scores
Screenshots that clearly show the winning team, are required for every map. Scores are then reported by sending screenshots to the TO staff. It’s the winners obligation to report and upload screenshots. If the losing team does not confirm the results, then they will be confirmed automatically after 48 hours.
Disputes
If a dispute occurs, TOs will try to resolve it as quickly as possible over discord. If a TO is not available, a dispute can be filed through either a google form or an e-mail. TOs will respond to all disputes within a 24 hour period, although care will be taken to resolve them much earlier.
We have a range of proposed formats that we’re looking for community insight on. Attached to this thread you'll find a poll which includes to following formats:
Format A
Matches will be a BO3 out of BO5 sets. The map list will be provided by the TOs, with no map appearing twice. Modes will rotate in a set pattern, but the first mode for each set will vary from week to week.
Format B
Matches are a BOx with mode list provided by the TOs. Teams alternate maps, starting with either the home or away team. The same map cannot be picked twice.
Format C
Matches are a BOx with no provided list. The home team picks the mode. The away team picks the first map, and then proceeds to alternate with the home team. Maps cannot be picked twice. Modes will have to be picked 2 or 3 times, depending on the BO size.
Format D
Matches are a BOx with a provided map and mode list. The format will be standard Halo-style.
Format A
Matches will be a BO3 out of BO5 sets. The map list will be provided by the TOs, with no map appearing twice. Modes will rotate in a set pattern, but the first mode for each set will vary from week to week.
Week 1, Set 1: SZ-TC-RM-SZ-TC, Set 2: TC-RM-SZ-TC-RM, Set 3: RM-SZ-TC-RM-SZ. Week 2, Set 1: TC-RM-SZ-TC-RM, Set 2: RM-SZ-TC-RM-SZ, Set 3: SZ-TC-RM-SZ-TC.
Format B
Matches are a BOx with mode list provided by the TOs. Teams alternate maps, starting with either the home or away team. The same map cannot be picked twice.
Format C
Matches are a BOx with no provided list. The home team picks the mode. The away team picks the first map, and then proceeds to alternate with the home team. Maps cannot be picked twice. Modes will have to be picked 2 or 3 times, depending on the BO size.
Format D
Matches are a BOx with a provided map and mode list. The format will be standard Halo-style.
We are specifically looking for input from the community on this, so if you are interested at all please do leave a comment below. You can also contact me or anyone else from the staff for access to the discord server (WIP). Be assured everyone's suggestions will be heard and considered.
To all active teams: we're asking you if you're interested in playing in something like this and for your input on what the final version of the league should look like.
To everyone interested in being a part of the TO team: please contact any of us because we could definitely use additions to the staff.
For now we leave you with this and we're looking forward to getting this discussion going.
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