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Feel uncertain to add your banner request to the Workshop's OP when your Break This Team doesn't even have a current slate. Not gonna ask artists to make something for a thread that won't last.
When do you want to play for World Cup of OMs? I'm GMT -6, this week's very busy for me so I'd prefer next week if that's alright with you. I'm generally free after 6 PM on weekdays or anytime on the weekend, let me know what's best.
Good luck navigating the metagame, best wishes. Also leave a post in the name change thread to get rid of your CT if it has been sticking for more than a month