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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Team Liquid Intro League - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
This league is to introduce new players to BB, and hopefully get them interested in joining the main TL Open League. The goal is to introduce some basic play strategies and get some games under people's belts.
In Season 1 of the TL Open many new players dropped out, and I'm guessing several of those were because they got rolled and didn't have an opportunity to learn some basics.
The Into League should be about having some fun and playing some games, nothing super hardcore. If you enjoy it I encourage people to join the TL Open league, and if Blood Bowl isn't your bag you can drop out without impacting a longer season.
If you are in the TL Open League you can still join this league too.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FORMAT & RULES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
This league will run as a Championship with divisions of 4-6 players. Ideally we will have 3-4 new players and 1-2 veteran players per division, but this will vary depending on interest.
There will be 1 game per week, with match days ending Saturday night at midnight (06:00 GMT (+00:00) your local time). Thus each season will be ({players} - 1) weeks long (about 3-5 weeks each).
All games should be scheduled through TeamLiquid PMs.
- In the event a game isn't played due to a scheduling conflict a 1-1 draw will be given. The players must message the league admin saying they are active and they would like a draw for the match day.
- If one player is inactive or does not respond to PMs a 2-0 Win will be given to the active player. The active player must message the PMs that were sent to the other coach trying to arrange the game to the league admin.
- If a game is unplayed at the end of the match day and the league admin has not received any PMs the game will be a 1-1 draw.
+ Show Spoiler [Frequently Asked Questions and Rules] +
What edition of the game are we using?
Legendary Edition. Even if you only want to play with the basic edition teams, the software requires everybody to purchase the legendary edition.
How many games will we be committed to play?
There will be 1 game per week, with match days ending Saturday night at midnight (06:00 GMT (+00:00) your local time). All games should be scheduled through TeamLiquid PMs. You are encouraged to be in contact with your next opponent in order to schedule games in a timely fashion. This is an international league, with the majority of players coming from NA/EU- be mindful of this. You will not be penalized if you can't agree on a schedule with your opponent, but you won't be rewarded either.
Can you extend the Match Day?
Due to the limitations of the software, we cannot delay a single game without holding everybody back. The league must progress as one. If it is midnight and you/your opponent are still playing we will delay, but in general extensions will not be given.
What if my opponent and I cannot agree on a match date before the deadline?
The game will be ruled a draw. Each team will get winnings, a random MVP, and one random touchdown.
What if I can't make contact with my opponent?
Let me know before the deadline. If this happens, we can award you a 2-0 win with 2x MVPs, 2x random TDs, and 2x winnings. I'd still rather each and every game be played, but giving WOs will happen if people go inactive.
Are we allowed to foul in the game?
You can foul any time you want. It is Blood Bowl, after all.
What happens if we disconnect?
This will mostly be up to you and your oppoent. Your options are: 1) Reset match and replay, 2) Give a win to the player who was likely (or sure) to win (this is the same as a WO as if opponent was no-show), or 3) Give 1-1 draw (same as draw for scheduling conflict). Please read the following post for more information:
Disconnect procedures/rulings/etc. READ THIS.
Legendary Edition. Even if you only want to play with the basic edition teams, the software requires everybody to purchase the legendary edition.
How many games will we be committed to play?
There will be 1 game per week, with match days ending Saturday night at midnight (06:00 GMT (+00:00) your local time). All games should be scheduled through TeamLiquid PMs. You are encouraged to be in contact with your next opponent in order to schedule games in a timely fashion. This is an international league, with the majority of players coming from NA/EU- be mindful of this. You will not be penalized if you can't agree on a schedule with your opponent, but you won't be rewarded either.
Can you extend the Match Day?
Due to the limitations of the software, we cannot delay a single game without holding everybody back. The league must progress as one. If it is midnight and you/your opponent are still playing we will delay, but in general extensions will not be given.
What if my opponent and I cannot agree on a match date before the deadline?
The game will be ruled a draw. Each team will get winnings, a random MVP, and one random touchdown.
What if I can't make contact with my opponent?
Let me know before the deadline. If this happens, we can award you a 2-0 win with 2x MVPs, 2x random TDs, and 2x winnings. I'd still rather each and every game be played, but giving WOs will happen if people go inactive.
Are we allowed to foul in the game?
You can foul any time you want. It is Blood Bowl, after all.
What happens if we disconnect?
This will mostly be up to you and your oppoent. Your options are: 1) Reset match and replay, 2) Give a win to the player who was likely (or sure) to win (this is the same as a WO as if opponent was no-show), or 3) Give 1-1 draw (same as draw for scheduling conflict). Please read the following post for more information:
Disconnect procedures/rulings/etc. READ THIS.
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Status: Season 1 Running!
League Info:
TeamLiquid Mini League #1
pw: 4pool
+ Show Spoiler [Current Roster and Divisions] +
UTC TL Name Coach Name Race Team Name
Division 1
-06 potatoedoughnut potatoedoughnut Necro Clone High
-06 Durak TLDurak Elf Elvish Elves
+01 EezYBasH eezyBash Dark Elf Malevolent Facemelters
+00 Stormtrout Stormtrout Dwarf Malicious Miniatures
Division 2
+00 Lyter infernokoi Norse Death After Death
-05 Satisfaktion Satisfaktion Human FIVE STARS
+01 mcht mcht Orc ChoboFürsten
-05 Nokarot Nokarot1 Lizardmen Golden Goldlovers of Gold
If you are interested in playing please make a post with the following information:
Coach Name: (your Cyanide in-game coach name)
Time Zone:
Team Race:
Team Name:
Experience Level:
+ Show Spoiler [Example] +
Coach Name: potatoedoughnut
Time Zone: UTC-6
Team Race: Undead
Team Name: Abracadavers
Experience Level: Those who can't do, teach
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LEARNING - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The best way to learn is to play. There is no substitute for experience.
Outside the game you can always drop by the Blood Bowl IRC channel (#TLBB on irc.quakenet.org). This is a good place to ask questions and trash talk your opponents during games.
You can also post in this thread with any questions you have.
Some coaches stream their games, which you can watch live or VODs.
+ Show Spoiler [VODs] +
potatoedoughnut - http://www.livestream.com/potatoedoughnut
Cataflam - http://www.livestream.com/cataflam (with commentary!)
Nokarot - http://www.livestream.com/nokarot
Finally the internet has advice. I recommend checking out Blood Bowl Tactics for some current (LRB 6) strategy, tips, & advice.
