| EvilNET Battletech League |
| HISTORY |
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| Team Rankings |
| Solaris Rankings |
| Battle Database |
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| The WBRS was created by Dave Smith and was the first run of what was to become the EBL. It ran on the now inoperative WarChat IRC Network and was inspired by a prototype ladder devoloped by peteMoss. At the time it was intended to be a simpler alternative to the large faction based FPS and BCS systems. There were no playoffs or scheduled end of the regular season in this first season, and no plans were made ot continue the WBRS after the demise of WarChat and a gradual decrease in participation. |
| The EBL was formed in the late summer of 2001 when Ordy suggested to Dave that he should run something similiar to the WBRS on the current EvilNET IRC Server. Using the old WBRS system as a model, Dave quickly created a new league and renamed it the EvilNET Battletech League. He contacted his friends at The Mini Factory and they agreed to provide a miniature and paint scheme for the winner of the playoffs. After seeing the strong desire for a league with playoffs and prizes, Dave made plans to make the EBL a permanent organization with three season a year |
| Season Two was a time of huge expansion for the EBL. The size of the playoffs doubled, participation increased, and prize support grew geeatly. Gamer's Union, Archer Miniatures, Talon Games and Fighting Pirannah Graphics joined The Mini Factory as the EBL's sponsors. Midway through the season MegaMek was created and the EBL quickly incorporated this new way of playing Battletech over the Internet |
| With the Singles Division a thriving success the EBL expanded by adding team and free for all division. The Team Division was created as a preliminary test to see if a faction based system like the FPS of years ago still had its appeal. The free for all division was called the Solaris Divisaion and was gamemastered by Ed Karl, who had previously run the legendary Munchkin Mania FFA's for years. Solaris gave the EBL three divisions for competition, and there was another increase in prize support. Interestingly, all games were played with MegaMek. This was the first season this occured. |
| In Season Four the Team & Solaris Divisions were removed to ensure more prize support for the Singles Division. The largest prize in EBL History, $80 in Gamer's Union credit would be awarded. This would also mark Dave's final season as sole Commissioner of the EBL. Season Four would also mark the completion of the EBL's first year of continuous operation. |
| Season Five started with some very large changes within the EBL. Larry "Highball" Leslie became the new Co-Commissioner of the EBL. Additionally Rick Raisley, the devoloper of the fantastic Heavy Metal software for Battletech, became a sponsor. The EBL has grown from only 10 players in 1999 to 39 players in Season Four. Season Five promises to be one of the best yet! |
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| Jerry Meander |
| Wiggles |