This article explains how to sign up for a free account on the Generation Esports platform in order to register for NJCAAE competitions. Please visit our Technical Help section for assistance with whitelisting, PC minimum/recommended specs, and more.
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Team Game Registration
Registration Video Guide
This process is for Team Admins/Captains to register a roster for any team-based tournament.
- Click "Register Now" on the tournament page.
- Select an existing team or create a new team.
- Choose an existing roster or create a new roster. Note: an empty roster can be created and selected during this process. Players can be added at a later time in order to complete tournament registration.
- "Registration Success" indicates that you have completed all prerequisites and the registrant is now considered a participant in the tournament!
- "Registration Pending" means that not all prerequisites have been fulfilled. The page will detail the steps necessary to complete the registration. This information will also be emailed to you and can later be found on your dashboard.
Solo Game Registration
Registration Video Guide
This process is for Team Admins/Captains to register a group (roster) of solo or 1v1 players.
- Click "Register Now" on the tournament page.
- Select "Team".
- Select an existing team or create a new team.
- Choose an existing roster or create a new roster. Note: an empty roster can be created and selected during this process. Players can be added at a later time in order to complete tournament registration.
- "Registration Success" indicates that you have completed all prerequisites and the registrant is now considered a participant in the tournament!
- "Registration Pending" means that not all prerequisites have been fulfilled. The page will detail the steps necessary to complete the registration. This information will also be emailed to you and can later be found on your dashboard.
Team Management 101
Team Management Video Guide
How to Add Members to Your Team
- Expand "Teams" in the left-hand sidebar. Select your team.
- Click “Members” on your team page.
- Click “+ Add Member” and generate a link for team invitations.
- Members will be automatically added once they sign up through the link.
- New members will be prompted to set at least one game connection from a set of game icons.
- Select the proper game and follow the prompts.
How to Add Game Connections (Post Sign-up)
Game Connections Video Guide
Game Connection" is a catch-all term for "screen name", "gamertag", "in-game name", etc. Users must provide a game connection for each game they wish to play.
- Click “Game Connection” on the left-hand navigation.
- Click “Add Game Connection”, select the game, and follow the prompts on the screen.
How to Create & Add Members to a Roster
Rosters are the specific groups of team members that will play games. Users on a Team must be placed on a roster to compete in a team-based game.
- Click “Rosters” on your team page.
- Click “Create New”, name your roster, and select what game it is for.
- Click “Add Members” and select what team members you want on the roster.
- If you are unable to add members, please ensure each desired member has set a game connection for that game.
Add Your Discord
- A Discord Connection is required for every team member.
- Click "Game Connection" on the left-hand navigation.
- "Add Game Connection" and select Discord from the dropdown.
- Enter your Discord ID --w/ numbers included-- in the "Screen Name" box and hit Save. You can copy your Discord ID by clicking your name in the bottom-left of the Discord window.
Purchasing & Assigning Passes
- Passes will not be required for NJCAAE tournaments in the 2023-24 academic year.
- Teams approved in the NJCAAE community will be able to register without a pass.
- Participating schools will be invoiced by the NJCAAE. For inquiries, contact MKing@NJCAA.org.
Registration FAQ
How many students can I add to my roster?
You may have up to twice the number of starting players required to play a game on your roster for team games. For solo games, you are permitted to put all solo players for one title on the same roster and enroll that roster into the tournament.
What is the difference between a team and a roster?
A team encompasses all of your members and a roster is the list of players playing a specific game.
Is there a maximum/minimum number of students that I need on my team?
There is no minimum or maximum number of students needed to form a team representing your school.
How many rosters can I have for one game?
You may have as many rosters for one game as long as a student is not on multiple rosters for the same game.
Do we have to schedule our matches?
No, all tournaments have a default playtime each week, as determined by the NJCAAE. A link to the competition schedule can be found in the current tournament overview.