Squads & Teams
A Squad is a competitive team of 5-7 players (depending on game) that competes together in tournaments. Squads are the foundation of team-based esports on FortisArena.What is a Squad?
Squad Features
Core Features
Squad Stats Tracked
- Total matches played
- Win/loss ratio
- Tournament placements
- Average K/D (per game)
- Role performance metrics
- Team chemistry score
Creating a Squad
Requirements
- ✅ Verified Player status (KYC complete)
- ✅ Minimum Career Level: Amateur
- ✅ At least 1 other member to start
Step-by-Step
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Access Squads
Go to Tournament Hub → Squads → Create Squad
2
Basic Info
- Squad name (unique)
- Game(s) you play
- Region/Server
- Squad tag (3-4 letters)
3
Settings
- Public or Private
- Open or Application-only recruitment
- Role requirements
4
Invite Members
- Search for verified players
- Send invitations
- Minimum 2 members to activate
5
Squad Live
Start competing in tournaments!
Squad Tiers
Joining a Squad
Find a Squad
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Browse Public Squads:
- Filter by game, region, skill level
- View squad stats and requirements
- See open roles
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Apply to Join:
- Submit application with message
- Include your stats and availability
- Wait for leader response
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Trial Period:
- Some squads require trial matches
- Prove your skills and teamwork
- Mutual fit assessment
Squad Requirements
Common requirements squads set:Squad Management
Roles & Permissions
Best Practices
For Leaders:- Set clear expectations
- Schedule regular practice
- Communicate availability
- Be fair in role assignments
- Handle conflicts professionally
- Be punctual for matches
- Communicate availability changes
- Practice your role
- Provide constructive feedback
- Support teammates
Competitive Play
Entering Tournaments
- Leader browses tournaments
- Checks squad eligibility
- Registers squad
- All members confirm availability
- Compete together
Match Day
- Squad leader receives match details
- Coordinates team arrival
- Submits lineup
- Communicates strategy
- Reports results
Scrimmages (Scrims)
Practice matches against other squads:- Schedule via platform
- Custom game lobbies
- Stats tracked
- No prizes (practice only)
Squad Rankings
How Rankings Work
Squads are ranked based on:- Tournament placements
- Win rate
- Match history
- Activity level
Leaderboards
Leaving a Squad
Voluntary Leave
- Give notice to leader
- Finish current tournaments
- Squad stats remain
- Can rejoin if invited
Removal
Leaders can remove members for:- Inactivity
- Toxic behavior
- Missing matches
- Violating squad rules
Squad Disbanding
If leader disbands:- All members notified
- Ongoing tournaments affected
- Stats archived
- Name becomes available