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Edit: Also, due to his inactivity, syrim has been replaced by our substitute -Manaphy-- who is now one of the permanent URUC members. To take his vacated spot of substitute we have Sweep.
Another rule change, you now have an "extra life" of sorts. What I mean is that if you lose against one of the 5 URUC members you do not have to completely restart your campaign. You can continue where you left off after waiting 48 hours. However, if you lose a second time or against the Champion you then have to restart completely after the same waiting period.