Some big updates this week with the introduction of a complete new system for new users to join competitive leagues along with other changes discussed below. New user ladders

• Weve created a new way to play the game, to integrate new players into the game quicker & easier. There will be ladder tournaments running throughout the day, which now include bot clubs. These clubs are self-managed by the game and play every day. They start with a group of bot players, but will look to fill the line-up with trial contract players immediately. As part of the character creation tutorial, users will be displayed with 3 contract offers from bot clubs playing in the closest time-slots available.
• Trial contract players will be able to renew their contract with the bot team through the notification system. If a player becomes inactive or their trial contract expires, the position will be re-advertised on the trial contract page. The system will ensure there is always a club available to join for every position in each ladder tournament.
• Managers will be able to view the most active players on the transfer market page. Trial contract players can be signed instantly on full contracts.

• Weve resolved the issue which caused some season matches to crash if a user joined the lobby slightly after kick-off.

• The cursor will now display a different colour in a block region of the ball path, when receive is not available. There is also a new default cursor colour, which we feel is more intuitive for new users. The classic colours will still be available as an option in the system settings.

• The turn info panel, under the scoreboard, can now be viewed by pressing a hotkey. The default key is F.

• We have now provided an option to move the camera with the arrow keys, rather than edge pan with your cursor. This is only possible when zooming in is enabled.

• Weve added some basic match sounds to the game such as crowd noise, referee whistle and half time music.

• The design of the system settings page has been updated, to include the new elements mentioned above.

• Weve improved the design of the Cup tournament overview page, during the group stage.