Clans, Clubs, Teams, Can we discuss why there are so many different types of groups in Tanki Online?

[Generalissimo 40]

Hey fellow Tankers, so I am looking to join a group. And I am kind of overwhelmed with the so many different types of groups there are in Tanki Online. When I go to the Clan page in the forum, there are like only 5 active clans? But then there are also Clubs? However it seems like neither plays in eSports, which for that you have to go to the eSport page to join the Teams. So I don't really know where to begin. 

I've been playing Tanki since like 2010, I believe Clans were the first type of groups. Back then all battles were created by players and you  joined by choosing teams. Clans were how competitive players battled with their friends. Then came eSports but back then I think Clans were those who played in eSports, but now we have Teams for eSports? Then there are also Clubs for players who want to be in groups with their friends, but don't want to compete in tournaments? Also why are there like First, Second, Third Leagues, they're all filled with Legend rank players anyway. I feel like it'd make more sense if each league was for certain ranks.

Also I thought in the game players who were in groups (IDK if its Clan, Club, or Team) had the respective group name attached to their name, like for example if my Clan name was "The Cool Kids" shortened into "TCK" my nickname in game would be [TCK]Generalissimo, but I can't find some groups anywhere. Like there are a lot of players I've seen that have the [Polo] in front of their nickname, but I can't find the group in the Clan page, Club page, or eSport Team websites.

So I am really confused why we have so many types of groups?

[Spy 14,737]

It is indeed confusing, I will do my best to explain. 

• eSports clans: Clans that play in eSports used to be created in the forum until the release of the eSports site. The current "Clans" section is outdated and is no longer relevant at all. If you are looking for an eSports team, head over to the eSports site. (By the way, leagues no longer exist) 
• Clubs: Clubs are slightly more relevant but the section itself is inactive. Clubs are aimed for players who want to be in a group together but don't want to play eSports.
• In-game clans: Similar to clubs, but in-game instead of the forum. You are not required to have a forum page in order to own an in-game clan. For more information, check this Wiki page.

I hope it helps! Feel free to ask if something is not clear.

[Spy 14,737]

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