The tenth UPL season will start with the selection of team managers. Only post in this thread if you would like to manage a team – all other posts will be deleted. Returning managers will have stronger claims, but in the end we (the UPL Hosts and Ubers Moderation Team) will be selecting the managers that we think will make for the best tournament. You must signup in this thread to manage. You must be active for the entire tournament (approx. 2 months) and be capable of sending in weekly lineups on time.
The tiers that will be featured this year are:
- SS
- SS
- SS
- USM
- ORAS
- BW
- DPP
- ADV
- GSC
- Best of Three: SS / USM / ORAS
Requirements For Taking Over UPL Teams:
Taking over a UPL team from last year means that you are using its name and retention rights for this season, and requires at least one of the following sets of credentials:
- You were the team’s manager last year
- You were part of the team’s legacy in at least one year (manager, assistant manager, player, substitute) and last year’s manager does not object
- You have received explicit permission from last year’s manager and said manager has confirmed with the UPL host team
The same credentials apply if you wish to take over a prior UPL team that did not exist last year, however, you will only be given its name (no retention rights). Meeting one of these credentials does not necessarily mean you will be selected to manage a team. If two qualified managers request the same team, the one with the superior credentials outlined above will be selected.
- You were the team’s manager last year
- You were part of the team’s legacy in at least one year (manager, assistant manager, player, substitute) and last year’s manager does not object
- You have received explicit permission from last year’s manager and said manager has confirmed with the UPL host team
The same credentials apply if you wish to take over a prior UPL team that did not exist last year, however, you will only be given its name (no retention rights). Meeting one of these credentials does not necessarily mean you will be selected to manage a team. If two qualified managers request the same team, the one with the superior credentials outlined above will be selected.
We are considering eight teams this season, contingent on signups. A new team requires a new team name (subject to approval), and will also have no retention rights. This rule is in effect so that new teams are not arbitrarily given a better set of defunct team retention rights as compared to another new team. Remember, retains exist to reward the scouting of new talent and to promote team legacy.
Teams that have participated in UPL at least 5 consecutive years will be given legacy status. This means that their names can no longer be overwritten. As of now, three teams have legacy status: DaReal Drizzlers, Defiant Durians, and Choice Bandits.
Signing Up:
At minimum you must include the following in your post, please keep your info brief but specific. If you do not yet have an assistant manager leave it blank and edit when selected and have your assistant manager confirm by liking the post. An assistant manager is highly encouraged. Both the manager and the assistant manager will have the option to self-purchase prior to auction for exactly 20,000 credits.
Assistant Manager:
Desired Team / New Team Name:
Past UPL Experience (Year / Role):
Significant Team Tour Experience (Tour / Role):
Signups will be open at least until April 29th, with selection immediately before player signups are live. Our tournament's new logo is the work of the talented Blazenix and was commissioned by yours truly.
so im gonna be the one to take my bandits to playoffs again, naturally with her by my side.
