Tournament NDPL V - Manager Signups

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Welcome to the fifth edition of National Dex Premier League! Within the next week, we will begin the manager signup process. Only post if you would like to sign up to manage a team.

The formats will be as follows:
SV NDOU
SV NDOU
SV NDOU
SS NDOU
SS NDOU
SV NDUU
SV NDRU
SV NDUBERS
SV NDMONO
SV ND DOU

Managers may self-buy, and newly in NDPL V, it will be decided by a formula based off prior NDPL performance. The formula is as follows:
((<higher of last price in NDPL and 10000> + 10000 + 3000 * <number of wins in last played NDPL> - 1000 * <numbers of losses in last played NDPL) / 2) + 500 * <If player has played in past 2 NDPLs consecutively, number of wins in NDPL from 2 editions prior to the current one>

*If output is under 10000, the result will automatically be rounded up to 10000.

*If a manager intends to self-buy, but has never played an NDPL prior, their value will be set at a fixed 16000.

Format of a signup post
Code:
Manager:
Assistant Manager (if applicable):
Team Name:
List of Accomplishments:
Why would you make a Good Manager?:

This thread will be open for approximately a week (until August 18th) or sooner if we decide managers before then.
 
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Managers: me and adem
Team Name: Age of the Starmies

I have been involved with ND tours since NDPL 1, and managed NDPL 2 (playoffs), NDWC 2, NDPL 3, and NDWC 3 (playoffs and went 5-1). Despite me missing last NDPL and not managing the most recent NDWC, I'm still very active when it comes to keeping up with the tier and I have been managing a lot of tours this year in various areas such as PU, RU, UU, and RoA tiers. Adem has played in NDPL 1, managed NDPL 2 and 3, NDWC 2, and ghost managed NDWC 3 + 4, helped a team win in NDFL all while being an NDUbers council member and is in general a very active member/pillar of the community. We get along well as friends which helps our team chat vibes / teamwork and we're both incredibly motivated and excited to manage this tour together and confident we can create and lead a strong team.

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Manager: seth
Assistant Manager (if applicable): Nashrock
Team Name: Always Midnight Absols :absol-mega:
List of Accomplishments: See Below
Why would you make a Good Manager?:
I have been one of the most consistent ND players for the past year+, consistently doing well in tours including:
LT 2023 Top 8
Summer Seasonal 2023 Top 6
Last Chance Top 8
LT 2024 Top 8
Ongoing Invitational Finals
Won NDWC going 5-2
Won recent NDRU Seasonal
Finals of recent NDRU Open
Qualified for ongoing slam playoffs
On top of this I have experience managing ND tours, managing the NDFL Power Rankings Champions and NDOTPL I Finalists, Pokerich Clique. Nashrock has managed wcop, ndwc, draft wc, and ongoing ruwc, and brought China back to wcop main stage again. We are both very involved with the community and are confident we can create a winning team and good team environment.

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Manager: seth
Assistant Manager (if applicable): Nashrock
Team Name: Always Midnight Absols
List of Accomplishments: See Below
Why would you make a Good Manager?:
I have been one of the most consistent ND players for the past year+, consistently doing well in tours including:
LT 2023 Top 8
Summer Seasonal 2023 Top 6
Last Chance Top 8
LT 2024 Top 8
Ongoing Invitational Finals
Won NDWC going 5-2
On top of this I have experience managing ND tours, managing the NDFL Power Rankings Champions and NDOTPL I Finalists, Pokerich Clique. Nashrock has managed wcop, ndwc, draft wc, and ongoing ruwc, and brought China back to wcop main stage again. We are both very involved with the community and are confident we can create a winning team and good team environment.

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Managers: Birqzz and celebrity
team name: will of birqzz
why would i make a good manager: I have very good drafting techniques, i am currently in a prem leauge for 3000 dollars and am predicted to win at week 1k. My drafts made me who I am. I have won like 7 room tours and also I am 4-2 on seth with 2 games to be played in the prem leauge i am in now.
 
Managers: kDCA sealoo
Team Name: Wired Weaviles :weavile:

The Weaviles have been a franchise since SS was the current gen, and sealoo and I will be carrying the torch this year. I managed the Weaviles last year and the team environment created was strong enough that the cord is still active up to this day. I have been around natdex tours for many years atp and know the playerbase well. I was in circuit playoffs for SSND and have multiple other solid performances throughout the site. I've learned from any missteps from last year and am ready to get the weav franchise the trophy.

sealoo is like the heart & brain of natdex this dude literally does everything. He has managed many tours to success recently, and this year he managed south in NDWC and was very much responsible for the super roster we had. he has supported like a gazillion players on incredible runs in SVNDOU on top of having baller runs himself (invitational). He also is a boss in the other tiers in this tour, winning NDUU open and being top seed in ND grand slam (uu, ubers, ru, monotype). This is all on top of his immense work on the tier and deep understanding of the playerbase and ability to foster a great teamchat, he is beyond an amazing fit for manager.
 
Managers: kDCA sealoo
Team Name: Wired Weaviles :weavile:

The Weaviles have been a franchise since SS was the current gen, and sealoo and I will be carrying the torch this year. I managed the Weaviles last year and the team environment created was strong enough that the cord is still active up to this day. I have been around natdex tours for many years atp and know the playerbase well. I was in circuit playoffs for SSND and have multiple other solid performances throughout the site. I've learned from any missteps from last year and am ready to get the weav franchise the trophy.

sealoo is like the heart & brain of natdex this dude literally does everything. He has managed many tours to success recently, and this year he managed south in NDWC and was very much responsible for the super roster we had. he has supported like a gazillion players on incredible runs in SVNDOU on top of having baller runs himself (invitational). He also is a boss in the other tiers in this tour, winning NDUU open and being top seed in ND grand slam (uu, ubers, ru, monotype). This is all on top of his immense work on the tier and deep understanding of the playerbase and ability to foster a great teamchat, he is beyond an amazing fit for manager.
:blobthumbsup: Confirmo, dca and i are LOCKED IN
 
Manager: Runo
Assistant Manager (if applicable): a fairy
Team Name: Unrelenting Unmons :Banette-Mega:
List of Accomplishments:
Why would you make a Good Manager?:

I've managed two smaller ND team tours with good success (NDOTSL I and NDFL). Also able to support my players very well in the lower tiers, being the TL for NatDex RU, council for NDUU, and former council for ND Ubers.

a fairy also has a ton of managing experience with DPPPL, AAAPL, OMFL, ROAPL (as a shadow manager), and others.

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me and ChrisPBacon w the Galarian Phoenix
ive won the third iteration of ndpl as manager, he did the same during last year's edition. We're both respectively ranked 9th and 3rd on the ND HoF while contributing as council/vr council/writing analysis (former in my case)
 
Manager: Mada
Assistant Manager: entrocefalo
Team Name: Glaring Gengars
List of Accomplishments: I've managed previous NDPL and played the edition before, along as last 2 NDWC where I started in both, having a 4-1 score the last one in OU and doing well in Monotype in the other one. I've also managed NDMPL and tens of other times in other PLs on this site and my teams always do well, as I make serious drafts and make sure everyone has support on our team. Entrocefalo managed with me last NDPL and also played in a lot of other natdex tours, he also notably won natdex grand slam while still being in poffs this year as 2nd seed. He also has managing experience from tours like UPL.
Why would you make a Good Manager?: We can provide support in all tiers + we did discretly well last year despite it being one of my worst placements as manager, which gives me extra reason to do well, we are good managers and good natdex players while trying to keep it fun for players
 
Manager: Fragments
Assistant Manager (if applicable): Kate
Team Name: Vice City Victinis
List of Accomplishments: I've managed almost 20 tours, making playoffs in all but 4 of those. Kate is a former circuit champion and ranked 8th in the HoF, she has also never missed NDPL playoffs. We managed together last year and made semis.
Why would you make a Good Manager?: We both have experience managing this tour and have had good results, we are familiar with all the metas and can produce an active team environment. After barely missing finals last year we're ready for the runback.
 
Manager: Mada
Assistant Manager: entrocefalo
Team Name: Glaring Gengars
List of Accomplishments: I've managed previous NDPL and played the edition before, along as last 2 NDWC where I started in both, having a 4-1 score the last one in OU and doing well in Monotype in the other one. I've also managed NDMPL and tens of other times in other PLs on this site and my teams always do well, as I make serious drafts and make sure everyone has support on our team. Entrocefalo managed with me last NDPL and also played in a lot of other natdex tours, he also notably won natdex grand slam while still being in poffs this year as 2nd seed. He also has managing experience from tours like UPL.
Why would you make a Good Manager?: We can provide support in all tiers + we did discretly well last year despite it being one of my worst placements as manager, which gives me extra reason to do well, we are good managers and good natdex players while trying to keep it fun for players
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me and ChrisPBacon w the Galarian Phoenix
ive won the third iteration of ndpl as manager, he did the same during last year's edition. We're both respectively ranked 9th and 3rd on the ND HoF while contributing as council/vr council/writing analysis (former in my case)

confirming. as the best gen 8 natdex player and lower tier natdex builder we r ready to run it back
 
Manager: jeza.p
Assistant Manager: Ineros
Team Name: Mega ''Fatal Jaws'' Mawile
List of Accomplishments:
Ineros is an active player in the NDOU community and a well-respected builder in the tier. he was supporting U.S South in NDWC and has been in ND invitational.
I have a several experience in tournament managing, being the Manager of the UU and NU world cup for France, Winning an edition of the UUFPL, getting Finalist in the last Spanish PL, Managing the UUSD, the NFE PL, the BSS PL. Untill now I have reached the play off of every tournaments I have been managing except one.
Why would you make a Good Manager?:
I love managing tournaments, it's like a passion, even more than playing this game, you meet people, you build a team spirit, and you go far together. I'm convinced that the support and motivation are the key of success. I'm always making sure my players are felling good in the team and try to let everyone concerned about the tournament. I give them all that they need, support, love. Select me, you'll not regret it.
Ineros is the perfect co-manager for me as he knows well the playerbase, he will be also a great support in terms of team building. Our duo will be Fatal

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Manager: jeza.p
Assistant Manager: Ineros
Team Name: Mega ''Fatal Jaws'' Mawile
List of Accomplishments:
Ineros is an active player in the NDOU community and a well-respected builder in the tier. he was supporting U.S South in NDWC and has been in ND invitational.
I have a several experience in tournament managing, being the Manager of the UU and NU world cup for France, Winning an edition of the UUFPL, getting Finalist in the last Spanish PL, Managing the UUSD, the NFE PL, the BSS PL. Untill now I have reached the play off of every tournaments I have been managing except one.
Why would you make a Good Manager?:
I love managing tournaments, it's like a passion, even more than playing this game, you meet people, you build a team spirit, and you go far together. I'm convinced that the support and motivation are the key of success. I'm always making sure my players are felling good in the team and try to let everyone concerned about the tournament. I give them all that they need, support, love. Select me, you'll not regret it.
Ineros is the perfect co-manager for me as he knows well the playerbase, he will be also a great support in terms of team building. Our duo will be Fatal

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Manager: hidin
Assistant Manager (if applicable): Stories
Team Name: Operation: Ogerpon
List of Accomplishments: In the past I used to be very active and play in tournaments albeit not having the best success, but recently I've shaped things up going undefeated in WC with a good amount of games, having a pretty fine run in invitational, and all around improved as a player and a builder in pretty much any NatDex based tournament that's happened so far, while not being negative in any teamtour that's had NatDex either. When it comes to contributing I don't really think I need to explain much. I’ve won tours such as EPL (in Natdex slot), CAPPL, CAPCL, NDMPL, and some other miscellaneous teams tours I don’t really remember. Other tours I’ve been/am in are RBTT, WCOR, RUWC, PMPL (twice), TPPL (twice + managing this one), and for tours in the forum I've been in NDWC III, USA vs RoW, NDWC IV and last years NDPL and, besides NDWC IV, so has my co-manager: Stories. The resume she has is absurd, being in SCL twice in a row with a good record, winning OMPL, NUPL X, CAPPL (some edition), ZUWC, and boasting crazy records in the massive amount of teamtours she's been in. With the large amount of experience she has when it comes to tournaments, she would be an amazing fit for a co-manager. With my knowledge and experience regarding NatDex in general and her good fundamentals of team tournaments, along with how open and listening we are to people in general, we'd think we would form a good team environment; but most importantly be a good pair to manage NDPL V, and hopefully not repeat the Manaphies mistake.
Why would you make a Good Manager?: Idk what to put here guys so like my post haha

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Manager: hidin
Assistant Manager (if applicable): Stories
Team Name: Operation: Ogerpon
List of Accomplishments: In the past I used to be very active and play in tournaments albeit not having the best success, but recently I've shaped things up going undefeated in WC with a good amount of games, having a pretty fine run in invitational, and all around improved as a player and a builder in pretty much any NatDex based tournament that's happened so far, while not being negative in any teamtour that's had NatDex either. When it comes to contributing I don't really think I need to explain much. I've been in NDWC III and NDWC IV and last years NDPL and, besides NDWC IV, so has my co-manager: Stories. The resume she has is absurd, being in SCL twice in a row with a good record, winning OMPL, NUPL X, CAPPL (some edition), ZUWC, and boasting crazy records in the massive amount of teamtours she's been in. With the large amount of experience she has when it comes to tournaments, she would be an amazing fit for a co-manager. With my knowledge and experience regarding NatDex in general and her good fundamentals of team tournaments, along with how open and listening we are to people in general, we'd think we would form a good team environment; but most importantly be a good pair to manage NDPL V, and hopefully not repeat the Manaphies mistake.
Why would you make a Good Manager?: Idk what to put here guys so like my post haha

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Managers: me and adem
Team Name: Age of the Starmies

I have been involved with ND tours since NDPL 1, and managed NDPL 2 (playoffs), NDWC 2, NDPL 3, and NDWC 3 (playoffs and went 5-1). Despite me missing last NDPL and not managing the most recent NDWC, I'm still very active when it comes to keeping up with the tier and I have been managing a lot of tours this year in various areas such as PU, RU, UU, and RoA tiers. Adem has played in NDPL 1, managed NDPL 2 and 3, NDWC 2, and ghost managed NDWC 3 + 4, helped a team win in NDFL all while being an NDUbers council member and is in general a very active member/pillar of the community. We get along well as friends which helps our team chat vibes / teamwork and we're both incredibly motivated and excited to manage this tour together and confident we can create and lead a strong team.

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Manager: Adriyun
Assistant Manager (if applicable): Boomenheimer
Team Name: Whole Lotta Sceptiles
List of Accomplishments: I’ve been in a good amount of ND tours last year/this year. NDWC(undefeated), ndpl, and did decently in nd invitationals. I’m managing in ndotsl and have been pretty active in ND.
Boomer is getting married(huge accomplishment congrats :3, but will add more when he’s back). He’s also been in nd team tours like ndwc and NDPL. He was THE anchor for USA vs ROW. my hero.
Why would you make a Good Manager? I have been really invested into ND and can provide support for my team in most tiers. Either with building, scouting and anything else. I think i’ve gotten more timid overall and can be a good friend if you actually get to know me! Boomer is a very friendly and easy to get along with guy who also can help very well in most tiers.

(Ty Animemer for the logo, love you :>) Logo:
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Manager: Animemer
Assistant Manager (if applicable): Illouri
Team Name: MagcarGOAT Abusers
List of Accomplishments: I have played in many open tournaments and won at least match up out of each. I’ve peaked 1820 on the NDOU ladder which basically makes me over accomplished out the bat. Illouri “has been playing mons for a long time and is a versatile player.” 4 years to be exact. Really shows how hard he’s been honing his skills.
Why would you make a Good Manager?: Participating in tours has given me great insight into how a team should be ran, I’m confident we can Shell Smash our way to victory!!

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Manager: Runo
Assistant Manager (if applicable): a fairy
Team Name: Unrelenting Unmons :Banette-Mega:
List of Accomplishments:
Why would you make a Good Manager?:

I've managed two smaller ND team tours with good success (NDOTSL I and NDFL). Also able to support my players very well in the lower tiers, being the TL for NatDex RU, council for NDUU, and former council for ND Ubers.

a fairy also has a ton of managing experience with DPPPL, AAAPL, OMFL, ROAPL (as a shadow manager), and others.

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Manager: Ky
Assistant Manager (if applicable): One Last Kiss
Team Name: Everlasting Iron Crowns
List of Accomplishments: I am eager to become a manager in the NDPL to further integrate myself into the NatDex community and demonstrate my leadership skills. Having previously been part of Team LA in the NDWC, where we achieved a strong second-place finish, and recently qualifying for the playoffs in the NDLT, I have shown my capability and dedication. And with my assistant manager OLK’s experience in managing teams in various leagues such as, SSPL 1&2, CAPPL, PTPL, and ADPL, where he has guided teams to semi-finals and overall victories, I am confident in my ability to lead a team to success in the NDPL. I am committed to using my experience to drive a team to victory and make a meaningful impact in the NatDex community.
 
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Manager: Oculars
Assistant Manager (if applicable): Michael213
Team Name: Shiesty Shell Smashers :cloyster: :polteageist:
List of Accomplishments: me and michael won the first iteration of NDFL together despite getting snubbed in the Power rankings for the team that came last place, we are going to excel in the draft due to our value based approach to buying players and identifying undervalued talent, Ive also managed asia in NDWC with chrisp taking a tough semifinals tiebreak loss to the 3x champions Northeast after topping our pool where we were plagued by a lot of hax and players having to sub due to illness. As for individuals Ive placed highly in all the circuit tours ive played this year and should be guaranteed in circuit playoffs (also had one of the best SV records in NDWC (5-1) so im copping a self buy). Michael is all around goated and we make an excelent managerial team.
Why would you make a Good Manager? Our teamcord vibes are always insane. Me and michael are very familiar with the entire playerbase for natdex having been in the community since day one, I can offer build and prep support to the SV and SS tiers having 100s of tournament ready teams for both tiers. Most important is our managing philosophy where team comes above all, our team will function as more than just a sum of its parts and we are not afraid to bench our most expensive player for our 3ks if they are prepping lazy or not performing. Weve done extensive scouting of players and have draft plans ready to go that have been in the works for months and we are ready to take this W.
 
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