Talk is nice
Most likely we wont be playing ESEA next season
Community wants Invite players to "lead the charge to a new league", but are willing to try and do it themselves. Watch this is in CEVO right now. I don't keep up entirely with the invite scene, but i know they were definitely a great team that had the ability to go to LAN. I think that is personally a pretty big "charge", and if the community were to follow them then the invite players would join or quit.
In regards to wanting to play in a LAN as a "Superbowl" or something to draw lots of viewers and attention and get hype,
bmcs777 http://www.cevo.com/forums/board/9/team-fortress-2/
Why not ask them? Have someone make a thread there to show our interest? Surely it would be a step in the direction of moving away from ESEA. At least this way anything wanted like a LAN could be confirmed or denied, and then we can make a decision after they show us their offer for the community.
Most likely we wont be playing ESEA next season
Community wants Invite players to "lead the charge to a new league", but are willing to try and do it themselves. Watch this is in CEVO right now. I don't keep up entirely with the invite scene, but i know they were definitely a great team that had the ability to go to LAN. I think that is personally a pretty big "charge", and if the community were to follow them then the invite players would join or quit.
In regards to wanting to play in a LAN as a "Superbowl" or something to draw lots of viewers and attention and get hype,
[quote=bmcs777] http://www.cevo.com/forums/board/9/team-fortress-2/
Why not ask them? Have someone make a thread there to show our interest? Surely it would be a step in the direction of moving away from ESEA. At least this way anything wanted like a LAN could be confirmed or denied, and then we can make a decision after they show us their offer for the community.[/quote]
PUFFedit: Invite is still competitive. 3 Weeks to go and the seedings for LAN are still undecided. If I recall, every season by this point has about 3 teams locked in for LAN while the others fight for the 4th spot. How is this season different?
no 4th seed has ever won a single matchup on lan (only twice have they got more than 10 rounds. TWICE), guess people's expectations are that they won't win a single round...?
edit: nvm i was wrong
no 4th seed has ever won a single matchup on lan (only twice have they got more than 10 rounds. TWICE), guess people's expectations are that they won't win a single round...?
edit: nvm i was wrong
pine_beetleThrowing an idea out there. If the community wants to try run a pay to play tournament/league I could put up $6000 USD cash. Winner takes all loser gets dick all. I think 25$ a person entry fee would be fair not going to budge on that, I'm still going to take a hit but eh made 8k last week so I'll be fine. I don't have time to manage the league or really organise any part of it. If you guys think you could do something with that add me on steam and/or pm me. I'm on vacation right now so don't expect a prompt response. I'm not interested in teaming up with ugc or etf2l that's completely out of the question at this point.
Teams definitely want to pay 150+ Dollars for a chance to play teams of unspecified skill level, in order to fill the pockets of one stacked team that they may never get a chance to even play.
Teams definitely want to pay 150+ Dollars for a chance to play teams of unspecified skill level, in order to fill the pockets of one stacked team that they may never get a chance to even play.
Maybe we could get more creative with non-cash prizes to give invite players an incentive to play
Like a 1v1 rock-climbing date with Salamancer
Like a 1v1 rock-climbing date with Salamancer
Also, why does twitch numbers have anything to do with anything? Game seemed fine before twitch. I remember seeing 200+ in STV chat for some of the bigger games in the past and that blew my mind. And even then, we had a lot of people playing and good competition.
Twitch is nice and seeing 2000+ or even 100+ watching a TF2 game is great, but please can this not be the new indicator of whether or not the game is dead?
Twitch is nice and seeing 2000+ or even 100+ watching a TF2 game is great, but please can this not be the new indicator of whether or not the game is dead?
ToastyTHTpine_beetleThrowing an idea out there. If the community wants to try run a pay to play tournament/league I could put up $6000 USD cash. Winner takes all loser gets dick all. I think 25$ a person entry fee would be fair not going to budge on that, I'm still going to take a hit but eh made 8k last week so I'll be fine. I don't have time to manage the league or really organise any part of it. If you guys think you could do something with that add me on steam and/or pm me. I'm on vacation right now so don't expect a prompt response. I'm not interested in teaming up with ugc or etf2l that's completely out of the question at this point.Teams definitely want to pay 150+ Dollars for a chance to play teams of unspecified skill level, in order to fill the pockets of one stacked team that they may never get a chance to even play.
Ok so no then. You do something instead I'm sure it will be great. Sorry for trying to get the ball rolling on something productive...
Teams definitely want to pay 150+ Dollars for a chance to play teams of unspecified skill level, in order to fill the pockets of one stacked team that they may never get a chance to even play.[/quote]
Ok so no then. You do something instead I'm sure it will be great. Sorry for trying to get the ball rolling on something productive...
ToastyTHTRemember guys, mixup doesn't care that you payed a lot to help give them a trip to Dallas. They'll still mock you for 30 minutes for trying your hardest but not being good enough to win.
i can't remember the last time i received any donation money. i think plat may have had some sort of donation thing on his stream before but that was about it. as far as i can remember we have never made threads asking for money.
i can't remember the last time i received any donation money. i think plat may have had some sort of donation thing on his stream before but that was about it. as far as i can remember we have never made threads asking for money.
rangano 4th seed has ever won a single matchup on lan (only twice have they got more than 10 rounds. TWICE), guess people's expectations are that they won't win a single round...?
nope. season 11 legacy of quantic gaming finishing at 4th seed then winning 1st at lan after being the first team to beat mihaly's flow.
nope. [url=http://play.esea.net/index.php?s=league&d=bracket&id=4615]season 11 legacy[/url] of quantic gaming finishing at 4th seed then winning 1st at lan after being the first team to beat mihaly's flow.
What if an Invite Team Leaders Committee was created to sort things out? Yes/No?
All that's missing for EVERYONE to move to another league is that initial push. And if everyone were to migrate, then the competition would surely increase. (Hopefully?)
All that's missing for EVERYONE to move to another league is that initial push. And if everyone were to migrate, then the competition would surely increase. (Hopefully?)
rangaPUFFedit: Invite is still competitive. 3 Weeks to go and the seedings for LAN are still undecided. If I recall, every season by this point has about 3 teams locked in for LAN while the others fight for the 4th spot. How is this season different?no 4th seed has ever won a single matchup on lan (only twice have they got more than 10 rounds. TWICE), guess people's expectations are that they won't win a single round...?
from what I remember LG won lan as 4th seed, fully torqued got 3rd as 4th seed, and in the first 2 lans Blight got first and second coming in as 4th seed. In the past 4th seed hasn't done too badly tbh, with the exception of the past few seasons.
edit: ninjad by site creator enigma pls
no 4th seed has ever won a single matchup on lan (only twice have they got more than 10 rounds. TWICE), guess people's expectations are that they won't win a single round...?[/quote]
from what I remember LG won lan as 4th seed, fully torqued got 3rd as 4th seed, and in the first 2 lans Blight got first and second coming in as 4th seed. In the past 4th seed hasn't done too badly tbh, with the exception of the past few seasons.
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Lights_June shouldnt have been banned
WOT? JUNE GOT BANNED BEFORE I DID? LOL THIS COMMUNITY REALLY IS GETTING MORE INTERESTING.
WOT? JUNE GOT BANNED BEFORE I DID? LOL THIS COMMUNITY REALLY IS GETTING MORE INTERESTING.
pine_beetleToastyTHTpine_beetleThrowing an idea out there. If the community wants to try run a pay to play tournament/league I could put up $6000 USD cash. Winner takes all loser gets dick all. I think 25$ a person entry fee would be fair not going to budge on that, I'm still going to take a hit but eh made 8k last week so I'll be fine. I don't have time to manage the league or really organise any part of it. If you guys think you could do something with that add me on steam and/or pm me. I'm on vacation right now so don't expect a prompt response. I'm not interested in teaming up with ugc or etf2l that's completely out of the question at this point.Teams definitely want to pay 150+ Dollars for a chance to play teams of unspecified skill level, in order to fill the pockets of one stacked team that they may never get a chance to even play.
Ok so no then. You do something instead I'm sure it will be great. Sorry for trying to get the ball rolling on something productive...
Sorry for explaining why it's not a good idea, I forgot some people only get approval their whole lives, my bad. UGC and etf2l despite your unknown hatred of them do give participation awards, which is honestly what you need. Also, since when did people need a better idea in order to say someone is wrong.
Teams definitely want to pay 150+ Dollars for a chance to play teams of unspecified skill level, in order to fill the pockets of one stacked team that they may never get a chance to even play.[/quote]
Ok so no then. You do something instead I'm sure it will be great. Sorry for trying to get the ball rolling on something productive...[/quote]
Sorry for explaining why it's not a good idea, I forgot some people only get approval their whole lives, my bad. UGC and etf2l despite your unknown hatred of them do give participation awards, which is honestly what you need. Also, since when did people need a better idea in order to say someone is wrong.
mocharangano 4th seed has ever won a single matchup on lan (only twice have they got more than 10 rounds. TWICE), guess people's expectations are that they won't win a single round...?nope. season 11 legacy of quantic gaming finishing at 4th seed then winning 1st at lan after being the first team to beat mihaly's flow.
whoops, yeah you're right. i just looked at the results of the lans, and i guess i should say that the team who finished last usually got rolled through anyway (except twice)
nope. [url=http://play.esea.net/index.php?s=league&d=bracket&id=4615]season 11 legacy[/url] of quantic gaming finishing at 4th seed then winning 1st at lan after being the first team to beat mihaly's flow.[/quote]
whoops, yeah you're right. i just looked at the results of the lans, and i guess i should say that the team who finished last usually got rolled through anyway (except twice)
I think esea might have given mix^ some money or favors or shit so platinum would say leaving esea is stupid and overlord enigma would ban june who's been the most vocal about anti-esea stuff
actually tbh it makes sense that the ppl who win money each year don't want the league in which they're guaranteed to win in to die but it seems like something fishy's going on
actually tbh it makes sense that the ppl who win money each year don't want the league in which they're guaranteed to win in to die but it seems like something fishy's going on
harbleuToastyTHTRemember guys, mixup doesn't care that you payed a lot to help give them a trip to Dallas. They'll still mock you for 30 minutes for trying your hardest but not being good enough to win.i can't remember the last time i received any donation money. i think plat may have had some sort of donation thing on his stream before but that was about it. as far as i can remember we have never made threads asking for money.
You do realize where the LAN prize-pot comes from right? Let's be honest, if the LAN prize-pot came purely from invite you wouldn't be attending.
i can't remember the last time i received any donation money. i think plat may have had some sort of donation thing on his stream before but that was about it. as far as i can remember we have never made threads asking for money.[/quote]
You do realize where the LAN prize-pot comes from right? Let's be honest, if the LAN prize-pot came purely from invite you wouldn't be attending.
ToastyTHTpine_beetleSorry for explaining why it's not a good idea, I forgot some people only get approval their whole lives, my bad. UGC and etf2l despite your unknown hatred of them do give participation awards, which is honestly what you need. Also, since when did people need a better idea in order to say someone is wrong.ToastyTHTpine_beetleThrowing an idea out there. If the community wants to try run a pay to play tournament/league I could put up $6000 USD cash. Winner takes all loser gets dick all. I think 25$ a person entry fee would be fair not going to budge on that, I'm still going to take a hit but eh made 8k last week so I'll be fine. I don't have time to manage the league or really organise any part of it. If you guys think you could do something with that add me on steam and/or pm me. I'm on vacation right now so don't expect a prompt response. I'm not interested in teaming up with ugc or etf2l that's completely out of the question at this point.Teams definitely want to pay 150+ Dollars for a chance to play teams of unspecified skill level, in order to fill the pockets of one stacked team that they may never get a chance to even play.
Ok so no then. You do something instead I'm sure it will be great. Sorry for trying to get the ball rolling on something productive...
I really don't give a shit about what you think is or isn't a good idea. I want to see if this community can do something big. If you want to play for a hat go ahead I'm not stopping you.
Teams definitely want to pay 150+ Dollars for a chance to play teams of unspecified skill level, in order to fill the pockets of one stacked team that they may never get a chance to even play.[/quote]
Ok so no then. You do something instead I'm sure it will be great. Sorry for trying to get the ball rolling on something productive...[/quote]
Sorry for explaining why it's not a good idea, I forgot some people only get approval their whole lives, my bad. UGC and etf2l despite your unknown hatred of them do give participation awards, which is honestly what you need. Also, since when did people need a better idea in order to say someone is wrong.[/quote]
I really don't give a shit about what you think is or isn't a good idea. I want to see if this community can do something big. If you want to play for a hat go ahead I'm not stopping you.
pharaoh__Mix^ vs MightyDucks
this thread is 3 pans deep in some shit
this thread is 3 pans deep in some shit
cookieWhat if an Invite Team Leaders Committee was created to sort things out? Yes/No?
All that's missing for EVERYONE to move to another league is that initial push. And if everyone were to migrate, then the competition would surely increase. (Hopefully?)
But most of the invite players don't agree with you, if you haven't noticed in this thread.
Also, how does taking the same population of people and putting them in an environment with less incentive to play increase competition? At the very best it would remain the same.
All that's missing for EVERYONE to move to another league is that initial push. And if everyone were to migrate, then the competition would surely increase. (Hopefully?)[/quote]
But most of the invite players don't agree with you, if you haven't noticed in this thread.
Also, how does taking the same population of people and putting them in an environment with less incentive to play increase competition? At the very best it would remain the same.
GHOST AND I ARE MAKING TF2 ISLAND
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: cops help us smoke crops
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: this is what esea needs to be
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: the cops who smoke crops with us
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: oh my god stalin
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: this is a metaphor
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: for saving tf2
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: the past 3 years
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: how have we not realized till now
4:39 PM - gr8stalin's mustache!: the answer was here all along
4:40 PM - gr8stalin's mustache!: how could we have been so blind
4:40 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: we need to post this and enlighten tf2
4:40 PM - gr8stalin's mustache!: I'M ON IT
4:40 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: http://www.privateislandsonline.com/
4:40 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: fund it
4:40 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: fuck lan fund raisers
4:40 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: this is what we need
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: cops help us smoke crops
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: this is what esea needs to be
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: the cops who smoke crops with us
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: oh my god stalin
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: this is a metaphor
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: for saving tf2
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: the past 3 years
4:39 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: how have we not realized till now
4:39 PM - gr8stalin's mustache!: the answer was here all along
4:40 PM - gr8stalin's mustache!: how could we have been so blind
4:40 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: we need to post this and enlighten tf2
4:40 PM - gr8stalin's mustache!: I'M ON IT
4:40 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: http://www.privateislandsonline.com/
4:40 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: fund it
4:40 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: fuck lan fund raisers
4:40 PM - ghos7ayama #PeoplesChampion: this is what we need
AllealKevinIsPwnI'll drop everything and work a full time job if it means a better opportunity for growth an competition in this great game. Message me. Please.
They're going to pay you in FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE OF THE GAME. Good luck getting a loan approved with that on the proposal.
I wrote that on mobile, and was ahead of myself. I meant that I'd work a full time job's worth for free because I love this game. Seriously, this game and this community helped me through some serious medical issues that I wouldn't have been able to deal with myself.
I'm a high school senior with one class, and a full ride (plus more) to uni with next year. Each day I need a few hours for school and half an hour to play trumpet. Other than that, I'm free about 13-15 hours a day, and I don't sleep much. My food and housing is paid for the next five years, and I don't really get out a whole lot.
I guess what I'm saying is that I have the time to do this, and money is not an issue... so if anyone worth trusting is seriously considering doing this, I'd hop on board for free so long as they do the same.
Think about it... a league where people play video games... for fun! No client BS to deal with, minimal league fees (to pay for web servers/ modest prize pools), and admins that don't suck the life out of the community.
Seriously, if you're respected in this community and want to get a league going, message me. We'll get this stuff done.
They're going to pay you in FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE OF THE GAME. Good luck getting a loan approved with that on the proposal.[/quote]
I wrote that on mobile, and was ahead of myself. I meant that I'd work a full time job's worth for free because I love this game. Seriously, this game and this community helped me through some serious medical issues that I wouldn't have been able to deal with myself.
I'm a high school senior with one class, and a full ride (plus more) to uni with next year. Each day I need a few hours for school and half an hour to play trumpet. Other than that, I'm free about 13-15 hours a day, and I don't sleep much. My food and housing is paid for the next five years, and I don't really get out a whole lot.
I guess what I'm saying is that I have the time to do this, and money is not an issue... so if anyone worth trusting is seriously considering doing this, I'd hop on board for free so long as they do the same.
Think about it... a league where people play video games... for fun! No client BS to deal with, minimal league fees (to pay for web servers/ modest prize pools), and admins that don't suck the life out of the community.
Seriously, if you're respected in this community and want to get a league going, message me. We'll get this stuff done.
#LeagalizeQuickFix2013
New strats for all of your competition needs.
New strats for all of your competition needs.
[spoiler]Oh wait UGC and CEVO already allow quickfix[/spoiler]
Platinum just needed to say "heh..we were just offclassing no big deal"
But he said the opposite and the threads blow up and the game is dead now?
What?
But he said the opposite and the threads blow up and the game is dead now?
What?
2sy_morphiend of 3rd and fourth place that go to LAN to smoke weed in hotel rooms with their friends (not that there's anything wrong with that)
:'^)
:'^)
Wari#LeagalizeQuickFix2013
New strats for all of your competition needs.
Show ContentOh wait UGC and CEVO already allow quickfix
Even though the quickfix is allowed in UGC, most teams still stick with Uber/Kritz. At least, that's what I've seen in all of our matches.
New strats for all of your competition needs.
[spoiler]Oh wait UGC and CEVO already allow quickfix[/spoiler][/quote]
Even though the quickfix is allowed in UGC, most teams still stick with Uber/Kritz. At least, that's what I've seen in all of our matches.
looks like there's been a bit of a mixup
i have nothing to contribute
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PUFFAnd now everyone is crying because the game is dead? We got maela and RR freaking out there is no competition and the game will die...dude. There have been plenty of shitty invite seasons in the past. No need to shit on the game because you guys finally made it on a good team.
Both xensity and r5 were better than lost in translation, and had far worse records actually. And I wouldn't say me giving my opinion on this season of invite and trying to give reason to what platinum was saying, along with my opinion of esea is necessarily shitting on the game but whaaatever :SS
Both xensity and r5 were better than lost in translation, and had far worse records actually. And I wouldn't say me giving my opinion on this season of invite and trying to give reason to what platinum was saying, along with my opinion of esea is necessarily shitting on the game but whaaatever :SS