[img]//assets.albiononline.com/uploads/media/default/media/7783620a6e970fcf4a248e8c3fd28efa59fb17b3.png[/img] With the Queen update, territory control shifted to open-world battles while the [b]Crystal League[/b] filled the void left by GvGs. Season 9 improves the overall Crystal League experience with new timeslots, easier access for starting players, and a streamlined rewards progression. And to continue growing the Crystal League, we're excited to announce the [b]Off-Season Crystal Tournament[/b], taking place between Seasons 9 and 10. The grand prize? None other than the incredibly rare and valuable [b]Sabertooth Rex[/b] Swiftclaw skin! We're announcing the tournament now because participation will be based on activity during Season 9. Here are the confirmed details so far: [list] [*]The tournament will take place [b]between Seasons 9 and 10, sometime after August 10[/b] (exact date and time TBA)[/*] [*]The tournament will be open to [b]teams that win a Level 9 Crystal League match[/b] during Season 9[/*] [*]While the exact structure is still a work in progress, and will be based on the number of teams participating, the following rules will apply to the finals: [list] [*]Battles will be [b]full loot[/b] and players will have to bring their own gear[/*] [*]Same [b]IP cap[/b] as Level 9 (1700)[/*] [*]Matches will run on [b]30-minute timers[/b][/*] [*]Each round won delivers [b]Level 3 off-season rewards[/b][/*] [/list] [/*][/list] [img]//assets.albiononline.com/uploads/media/default/media/88bc45edccf4e69b14bc4b25e2b5431335882202.png[/img] [h3]Prizes[/h3] The following prizes apply for the first through third place winners. [list] [*][b]First Place:[/b] Each player on the winning team will receive the extremely rare [b]Sabertooth Rex Swiftclaw skin[/b] unlock item and [b]10,000 Gold[/b].[/*] [*][b]Second Place: [/b]Each player will receive the [b]White Tiger skin[/b] unlock item along with [b]5,000 Gold[/b].[/*] [*][b]Third Place:[/b] Each player will receive [b]5,000 Gold[/b].[/*][/list] (Note: we may add in additional rewards later depending on how many eligible teams are participating in the tournament.) Up for a challenge? Then gear up, climb the ranks, and leave your mark on the Crystal League!