

Very often I see leagues reinventing the wheel with all kinds of esoteric organisational and points frameworks. There are many other possible decisions to make. Will there be playoffs? What will the format of these be?.Will teams play each other once or twice (or more?).How will you decide who plays who each gameweek?.What will the league’s scoring system be? How many points for a win/draw/loss?.

Will you run a straight league format, or will you use conferences and divisions?.Here are some considerations you will want to cover: The format of your league will play a big part in determining how many games everyone plays, whether everyone will have meaningful games throughout the season, and even what kind of teams might do well in it. The most basic and important decision of all. In this article I’m going to help you budding commissioners out by outlining some of the main areas of planning required when you look to run your very own league. Even a league of friends with a fairly casual approach can involve a good amount of book-keeping and administration, and for anything larger it is absolutely essential that you have rules and processes in place to manage the inevitable contentious situations that arise in any kind of organised play. Seeing the development of your team over a season, enjoying the ups and downs of the season with other coaches, and perhaps even achieving some kind of glory at the end of it. Leagues are the most fun way to experience the world of Blood Bowl.
