As we seem to have 90 days ingame (as of Tuesday April 21st) we thought we'd have a tournament.

Who can participate? Anyone.

What teams are eligible? Any team that's only played in OCC (including new teams).

Will it be fair and balanced? No, it will not. Random draw, no considerations about race or TV.

To finish in time we will limit things to 64 teams (8 groups of 8, winner go to the play-offs). That's 7+3 weeks of Blood Bowl, potentially.

Should there be less than 64 signups we will figure something out. Should there be more we'll see how many more and try to figure something out.

Deadline for signups will be May 1st at 1500 UTC.

Group Draw during the weekend and then we kick-off on May 6th.

Post below with your team name and race if you are interested.

First some important things:

Season 8 is likely to be the last before 2025 rules come into effect. It's hard to plan when Cyanide hasn't communicated anything clearly.

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  December 18th (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on December 28th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by January 2nd (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 8 for BB3 starts January 7th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

First some important things:

No decision yet on Redraft.

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  October 1st (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on October 7th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by October 10th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 7 for BB3 starts October 15th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

First some important things:

No decision yet on Redraft.

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by July 17th (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on July 21st and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by July 25th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 6 for BB3 starts July 30th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

First some important things:

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by May 1st (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on May 6th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by May 9th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 5 for BB3 starts May 14th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

We have had a drop-out in 1A, 4B and if any one would like some extra games they are welcome to apply here.

The team being replaced in 1A is a Orc team at 1495 TV So it would be Ideal if we could have a team of similar value take its place.

If you'd like to join in for 4B we would appreciate if you could play a new team or one that only has a few games under its belt. 

Please note, the team would not be able to progress at the end of the season, but you do get to play extra games and have fun!

First some important things:

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  February 5th (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on February 11th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by February 14th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 4 for BB3 starts February 18th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

First some important things:

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  November 14th (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on November 19th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by November 22nd (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 3 for BB3 starts November 27th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

We have had a drop-out in 2B and if any one would like some extra games they are welcome to apply here.

The team being replaced is a human team at 1480 tv, so a "hybrid" team at similar tv would be acceptable.

Please note, the team would not be able to progress at the end of the season, but you do get to play extra games and have fun!

First some important things:

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  August 29th (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on September 2nd and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by September 5th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 2 for BB3 starts September 11th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  June 5th (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on June 10th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by June 13th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 1 for BB3 starts June 19th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

Because of the planning needed for this move, and because we are starting our journey in BB3 with a seeding tournament, we would like to know how many coaches will be participating well in advance. That's why we are opening the signups today already.

If you sign up below, you are signing up to participate in a tournament that starts approximately April 3 or April 10, and that lasts for approximately 9 to 12 weeks (with one match per week). Your performance in the tournament will then determine where (in which tier and division) you start when the actual first season of OCC on BB3 is played.

All of the usual OCC rules will apply to this tournament and the subsequent league, including the following:

• It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.
• The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break).
• Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot in the seeding tournament, you need to sign up by March 14 (14:00-ish UTC). This thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list.

Further information about the seeding tournament will be posted in the announcement section of this forum at a later date.

When signing up, please use the following template:

Coach name (in BB3):

Team name:

Faction/race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

One more thing: This is the one time you are encouraged to edit your post, please post early and change as is necessary up until the deadline..

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

It can't be a "mixed team". They're quite frankly not balanced at all.

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  December 20th (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on December 22nd and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by January 4th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 33 starts January 10th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

Any volunteer?
 

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

It can't be a "mixed team". They're quite frankly not balanced at all.

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  October 4th (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on October 9th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by October 13th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 32 starts October 18th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

It can't be a "mixed team". They're quite frankly not balanced at all.

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  May 3rd (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on May 9th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by May 12th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 23 starts May 17th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

This is the current team for reference:

https://spike.ovh/team?team_id=5782142&platform=1

As this team has not played a match, we would accept most replacement teams, though a similar team or mirror team would be ideal.

Please contact myself, @midievil and @Nateguy75 if you would be willing to help out with this request.

Since the season has just started, there is possibly even an option here to get the full 9 games in against tier 1 coaches, so get in while you still can!

You can apply with one of the following options:

- If you have a team that is currently sitting out (i.e. it was the last team you played in the OCC, and you are currently not playing another team in the OCC), and that team was last placed in or close to tier 1: You can apply with that team and play the season normally, continuing with your team afterwards.

- If you have another team of similar strength to a tier 1 team, or you want to create a team that is an exact replica of the team that dropped: You can join as a temporary stand-in, playing the full season but then not being allowed to continue with that team.

Please contact one of the admins of the Championship and Tier 1, @Ratamo, @wismerhill, @SoapyTheBum or @Borke, if you are interested.

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

It can't be a "mixed team". They're quite frankly not balanced at all.

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  February  15th (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on February 20th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by February 25th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 29 starts March 1st

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

Reply if available & interested, we will contact you ASAP.

This is the team:

https://spike.ovh/team?team_id=5541550&platform=1

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

It can't be a "mixed team". They're quite frankly not balanced at all.

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  November 23rd (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on November 28th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by December 2nd (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 28 starts December 7th

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.

It is assumed you'll be able to play at what's normally considered European friendly times (so, evenings UTC+1 winter/ UTC +2 summer) and/or weekends.

The team needs to be a fresh one (unless you've already had a team in the competition and are returning from a break)

It can't be a "mixed team". They're quite frankly not balanced at all.

Your players will die. Repeatedly. I know mine have.

To be guaranteed a spot you need to sign up by  September 7th (14:00-ish UTC) (divisions still have to be 10 teams though so take that guarantee with a pinch of salt). The thread will be kept open longer but after the cut-off date you will be on the reserve list (still, divisions of 10 so there might be room).

If you already play in the league please use the decision thread in your group instead of this thread.

If you've previously sat out for a season but would like to return, please make a post here and do include team name and race and mention if it is indeed a returning team.

Divisions will be posted on September 12th and if you are in a division you are expected to sign up ingame by September 16th (20:00 UTC).

OCC Season 27 starts September 21st

Please use the following format:

Coach name (ingame): 

Team name:

Race:

By signing up you confirm that you've read the rules.

If you are a returning coach, please do mention that and if it's a new team or not. . I know which teams are eligible to return and where they go, but it helps and some people like to name new teams the same thing. If it's a returning team it would help if you could mention last season and tier.

One more thing: Please do not edit your post, if you change your mind make a new post.