Seasons are the heartbeat of CPL Manager, structured as fixed 35-day cycles inspired by sports season like football, soccer, etc.. Each season brings fresh challenges, map rotations, and opportunities to climb the ranks with your team. Whether you're chasing league promotions, ladder dominance, or tournament glory, understanding the season system is key to long-term success especially if you want to plan ahead.
Season Structure
- Duration: Every season lasts 35 days (5 weeks), resetting with a new map cycle to keep the competition dynamic.
- Map Rotation: Two main maps are played rotationally, with a third as the decider for best-of-three (BO3) matches. Maps cycle each season.
- Example: Season 7 features Train and Castle as mains, Mill as decider.
- Season 8 shifts to Castle and Mill as mains, with the next map (e.g., Dustline) as decider.
- Season 9 will then have Mill & Dustline as main maps and e.g. Train as decider.
- Competitions: Seasons host Leagues, Ladders, and Tournaments (including Majors), all tied to the seasonal calendar. Make sure to check it out regularly.
Season Progression
- Rank Points: Earned from top placements in leagues, ladders, and tournaments. Decay 20% at season end.
- Tier Climbs: Consistent wins promote you through tiers, unlocking tougher opponents and bigger rewards.
- Tournaments: Qualifiers, Major qualification, and EOS tournaments align with season phases, check Calendar for the full schedule.
Calendar
Your central hub for staying on top of the season.
- Lists critical dates: Ladder and League start/end dates, tournament qualifiers, major stages, and more.
- Action Item: Check regularly (e.g., weekly) to avoid surprises (e.g. locking in your strategies before the End-of-Season (EOS) tournament starts.
Season Preview
Predict your seasonal placement and plan ahead.
- Factors in your current Rank Points adjusted for a 20% decay post-season reset.
- Shows potential tier movement (e.g., C to B, B to A or A to S) for the next season.
- Displays next Season's map rotation.
- Use Case: Preview before the Season reset to see where you will end up.
Hall of Fame
Relive past glory and learn from the best.
- Archives older seasons, including ladder and tournament winners, and the highest-paid transfers.
- Re-watch Feature: View all Major Finals, which is perfect for tactic inspiration. Learn from the best to step up your tactic creation game.
- Pro Tip: Study champion strategies (e.g., afterplant points, eco plays) to refine your playbook.
Tips for Season Success
- Map Mastery: Adapt tactics to the two main maps early. Practice upcoming maps and deciders in scrims for preparation.
- Calendar Sync: Get an understanding of the Calendar and use it to know what’s up and when.
- Understanding Rank Point Decay: To gain traction in the rankings, you need to make sure to increase your rank points at a higher rate than the the 20% rank point decay after each season. Use Season Preview to see where you will end up next season.
- Hall of Fame: Re-watch finals for tactic inspiration.