How to Leave a Team

Introduction to Leaving a Team

Sometimes, you may find yourself needing to leave a team, whether it's to join another or just to take a break. This guide outlines the process for both regular members and team leads, ensuring that your transition is as smooth and informed as possible.

Leaving a Team as a Member

Step-by-Step Process

• Leaving the Team: To leave a team, simply click the "X" button next to your name in the member's list tab.
• Confirmation Popup: Upon clicking the "X", a confirmation popup will appear. You can choose “Leave” to confirm your departure or “Stay” to remain in the team. Closing the popup will also result in you staying in the team.
• No Cooldowns: There are no cooldown periods, so you can join another team immediately after leaving your current one.
• Team Points: Remember, the points you’ve earned will stay with the team, not transfer with you.

Notifications

1. Chat Notification: Your departure will be announced in the team chat as "Playername left the team."

Leaving a Team as the Team Lead

Specific Considerations

• Transfer of Leadership: If you are the team lead and decide to leave, the leadership will automatically pass to the most senior active member who has been in the team for the longest time within the past week.
• Deletion of Team: If you are the last member of the team, leaving the team will result in the deletion of the team.

Confirmation and Notifications

• Confirmation Popup: Similar to regular members, you will receive a confirmation popup when attempting to leave. This ensures you have time to reconsider or confirm your decision.
• Chat Notification: Upon leaving, the chat will display "Playername left the team." If a new team lead is appointed, it will also show "Playername2 was promoted to team lead."
• New Lead Notification: The new team lead will receive a notification about their new role upon starting the game. This notification is only shown if the transfer of leadership has remained valid and the player has not been removed due to inactivity.

Removing Team Members

Team Lead Responsibilities

• Removing Members: As the team lead, you have the authority to remove members by clicking the "X" next to their name in the member's list. This action also requires confirmation via a popup, where you can choose to “Remove” or “Keep” the member.
• Notification of Removal: The removal of a member will be announced in the team chat as "Playername has been removed from the team."

Inactivity Policy

• Automatic Removal: To maintain team activity, members who have not played the game in 30 days are automatically removed. This policy helps prevent inactive team leads from hindering team progress.
• Leadership Transition: If an inactive player is the team lead, their role is transferred to another active member. If they are the last remaining team member, the team is closed and deleted.

Conclusion

Whether you’re a member or the team lead, leaving a team is a straightforward process designed to ensure that both the individual’s and the team’s interests are balanced. With clear steps, immediate opportunities to join new teams, and thoughtful notifications, you can transition smoothly and continue enjoying your gaming experience with new teams and challenges.