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I'd be curious to learn how many teams were in spread thru the countries when I signed up (early season 3) and then how that digressed each season.

It's easy to assume that every good team from a small country mustve just got there by easier passage than others.... back when the userbase was small it had little to no relevance where you were from - the managerial decisions on arena/transfers/enthusiasm/training (which are now all well documented) were relatively unknown.

I know as I have grown/evolved with them that many top teams from smaller nations have carved their advantage out over their peers (and in turn global rivals) via decent decisions irrespective of the country they signed up into.

BUT I agree that the numbers have widened too far now.... it IS a different story to compare a new Japan L.2 sign-up with a Spanish L.5..... but back in season 3 it wasn't. Perhaps this just underlines some of our points....if the leagues were more evenly balanced (however you divide; country/region/mix) then the learning/growth curve would be equal for all.

In no way did I intend to imply that top teams such as yourself didnt earn your position in your league. I apologize if it seemed that way, but I assure you it wasnt even a thought on my mind.

BUT I agree that the numbers have widened too far now.... it IS a different story to compare a new Japan L.2 sign-up with a Spanish L.5..... but back in season 3 it wasn't. Perhaps this just underlines some of our points....if the leagues were more evenly balanced (however you divide; country/region/mix) then the learning/growth curve would be equal for all.

Agreed. There is a huge gap in what happens to a new team in a small country and a large one, especially after they both start doing well and winning. As I have said in previous posts that I am happy to be competing wherever I am on the pyramid, and will try and improve and play well always. Not trying to figure out ways to improve just my situation.

There seems to be an imbalance that is widening, that is my only point. I only hope it doesnt get to boring for users like you or new users in your country. I do think the global leagues is going to be a really tough sell, and if that is the only option this may be a dead issue.

I started early season 3. I consider myself to be at least an above average manager but i still dont have the resources to take that last step into the top Division. I'd guess i'm about a season (s worth of development) behind most of my rivals.

Of course there's an obvious gap in our teams. I feel it's a lot worse for those in small countries though. I'd imagine the fun would go out of the game a lot faster without any real targets to aim for once you've won everything. I'll have to keep playing for years to even possibly get up to NBBA, and then there'll be a lot more great teams too.

Thanks, I was sure exactly how many compete in B3, so I erred on the side of caution.

There were 145 clubs in the B3 this season... which means it affects about 0.3% or 0.003 of the people playing the game.

I think all the games played in the cup starting from the Sweet 16 should be played in neutral arenas..

I think all the games played in the cup starting from the Sweet 16 should be played in neutral arenas..

From the News:

The final two rounds of the tournament (cup) will also be at a neutral site starting in season 8. For countries with four or more divisions, the final three rounds will be at a neutral site, and for countries with six divisions, the final four rounds will be at a neutral site.

Isn't the sweet 16 the 1st round of the cup in Japan?

Actually, not sure why there's 3 divisions when there's only 39 active teams.

Last edited by brian at 3/31/2009 12:24:11 PM

Isn't the sweet 16 the 1st round of the cup in Japan? :)

Actually, not sure why there's 3 divisions when there's only 39 active teams.

Sweet 16 hehehehe this isnt Belarus we'll have you know!!

In 1 more season lets start a USA/Japan Friendship Cup...

Globetrotters / Allstars / Cowboys / Operators taking on 4 from your mob... I dont think our late starting season 3 teams will be far off the standard of you season 1 'beta boys'!!!