The SCL (Smite Console League) is basically a smaller version of the SPL (Smite Pro League). As the name implies, the teams play the console version of Smite (instead of the PC version which is more popular). Many would say that the smaller league creates vast gaps in skill, fewer teams, and teams that struggle. And one of the first teams that people mention when talking about these problems in the SCL is the North American team, Kingdom eSports.

Kingdom eSports is currently placed last in the SCL with zero points (meaning they never won or even got a split).

What surprises those who are more into the Smite scene is that the Kingdom eSports is actually a fairly large organization and their players get paid. In fact, they have teams in CS:GO, Call of Duty and players in Hearthstone. Despite this, on September 19th Kingdom eSports couldn’t get their players together to play that day, so they had to forfeit their matches against Most Wanted and Aware Gaming.

Because of this, Kingdom found themselves in violation of several of the SCL Rules (as defined by Hi-Rez Studios). Namely Competition Rule 3.1(e) which states that “Collusion, intentionally losing a game, or any other action of a similar or reprehensible nature will not be tolerated. Each player shall use his or her best efforts to compete in a sportsmanlike manner.” Due to the violations, Hi-Rez Studios deducted $1,000 from their total winnings.

In a TwitLonger made by Yung Homie (Kingdom’s new Jungler) he stated that the reason for Kingdom’s forfeiture was that their whole roster disbanded in the middle of the Fall Split to join Elevate. The only player that stayed on the team was Truancii (substitute). Things start getting complicated when going back to around May (when Kingdom first acquired their slot in the SCL). Apparently at that time, Kingdom got Elevate’s roster. And now the team Kingdom has put together is made up of players who used to play for Elevate. As AHS student and SCL fan Ryan Tate put it, “The good ole switcheroo.” Neither Kingdom eSports nor Elevate have made a statement about the situation.