Already know the basics of TF2 but eager to break out of pubs and get into competitive? Want to learn how 6s games really work but unsure on where to start? Come along for Newbie Mixes this Saturday night and learn how to go pro! Play in 6s game with other newbies and an experienced coach to guide you along the way. Get all your questions answered about rollouts, ubers, pushes, holds, and sneaky strategies, then put them into practice with your team. Join the Steam group, read the guide provided below, then add up in mumble under your desired class to start playing! Already pro with at least one season of ESEA Open experience but like helping others? Newbie Mixes always needs coaches to run mixes!
Reddit guide | Steam group:D
Also, we WILL be doing Newbie Pugs on Friday!
To Join Newbie Pug:
Go to Teamfortress.tv (Hint: Your already here!)
Go to the IRC (Far right on the Tabs)
Type: /j #tf2newbiemix
To Select Your Class:
Use this format: !add class
Examples:
!add pocket
!add scout
!add demo
!add medic
!add roamer
Hope to see you there :)
Hey, I am a player in the AUS/NZ region. Obviously I can't play in these mixes but I was wondering if there will be any run in this region in the future?
Cheers
Mr_PerfectGo to Teamfortress.tv (Hint: Your already here!)
thx
Praytell, who in newbie pugs wanted this? (Because I sure didn't) In all honesty, it makes everything feel stilted, the feel of an in-house pug is much better than that of #tf2mix or #tf2pug.na.
Just my feelings, so what was the push for this system, also if you plan to automate it, why limit it to certain days?
ToastyTHTPraytell, who in newbie pugs wanted this? (Because I sure didn't) In all honesty, it makes everything feel stilted, the feel of an in-house pug is much better than that of #tf2mix or #tf2pug.na.
Just my feelings, so what was the push for this system, also if you plan to automate it, why limit it to certain days?
the channel and the bot are available every day of the week, they're just trying to advertise it on friday to get people in.
the push for the IRC is mostly because the existing pug systems for higher level play use IRC too and it's really simple and hassle free to automate it with a bot, most IRC clients are pretty user friendly.
For those who don't want to deal with the IRC or just want the good old-fashioned Newbie Mix experience, I'll be in the mumble on Saturday night to coordinate. Maybe Noona will be there too! I may also be in the Mumble on friday night to answer questions about IRC.
ToastyTHTPraytell, who in newbie pugs wanted this? (Because I sure didn't) In all honesty, it makes everything feel stilted, the feel of an in-house pug is much better than that of #tf2mix or #tf2pug.na.
Just my feelings, so what was the push for this system, also if you plan to automate it, why limit it to certain days?
Some of us aren't very high level players of this game yet, but still LOVE the 6s experience. I don't know about you, but nothing but good could come from an added feature such as this one.
ToastyTHTPraytell, who in newbie pugs wanted this? (Because I sure didn't) In all honesty, it makes everything feel stilted, the feel of an in-house pug is much better than that of #tf2mix or #tf2pug.na.
Just my feelings, so what was the push for this system, also if you plan to automate it, why limit it to certain days?
maybe you should try spending hours sitting in mumble organizing games while people constantly bitch and moan and talk over you. Not to mention the constant trolling.
ToastyTHTJust my feelings, so what was the push for this system, also if you plan to automate it, why limit it to certain days?
We are currently in the final stages of testing everything for this IRC Bot which Cinq was so nice as to let us have.
We also hope that these DO become more frequent and as popular as #tf2mix.
Remember these PUGs are for the NEW players who don't want to wait till Saturday to play Newbie Mixes. These PUGs will not have coaches or captains, but can be scrambled, this way players can meet new people and hopefully eliminate stacked teams.
From a newbie, THANK YOU!
what a great way to encourage the newbs to get more game time under their belt.
Can we use a standalone IRC client to join these? My PC is wicked old and gets
a bit cranky running browsers, mumble and TF2.
Again, Thanks guys!
Enema
Ruwin just announced that he will be coaching! Newbies, prepare yourselves ;D
ToastyTHTPraytell, who in newbie pugs wanted this? (Because I sure didn't)
And your immaturity is the reason why your opinion is kindly ignored.
Mr_PerfectWe are currently in the final stages of testing everything for this IRC Bot which Cinq was so nice as to let us have.
I'm the one that wrote the bot, foo. Cinq hosts the bot on atf2.org and he provided the system that the bot uses and was based on.
EnemaMineCan we use a standalone IRC client to join these?
Yes. In fact, we strongly encourage you to do so!
http://teamfortress.tv/forum/thread/9442-changes-to-the-newbie-mixes
Newbies, if you can, please try to use the mibbit option or the option of a stand-alone irc client on your computer. This way, we do not get the atf2.org host g-lined and get everyone kicked out.
Another thing to remember, many newbies have troubling bridging the gap between newbie mixes to irc / #pug.na and this allows us to teach them how to take that step when they feel comfortable enough to switch to #tf2mix also making it so we no longer have to answer questions like "how do you use IRC" in mumble when a random wants to know how to get in to tf2mix
lamefxToastyTHTPraytell, who in newbie pugs wanted this? (Because I sure didn't) In all honesty, it makes everything feel stilted, the feel of an in-house pug is much better than that of #tf2mix or #tf2pug.na.
Just my feelings, so what was the push for this system, also if you plan to automate it, why limit it to certain days?
maybe you should try spending hours sitting in mumble organizing games while people constantly bitch and moan and talk over you. Not to mention the constant trolling.
http://files.sharenator.com/i_hug_that_feel_Sharenator_Spam-s500x461-287261-550.png
As a reminder, this event formally ends at 12:00 EST (9:00 PST), but we always end up continuing until later. Usually, mixes with coaches start to fade at around 10:00 PST and we transition to Newbie PUGs (basically the same, except without explicit coaches. The coaches themselves often stay and play, however). These go on late into the night, so if you can't play during the regular time slot, be sure to stop into the mumble or IRC channel, even if it's past 12:00/9:00. By late into the night, I mean Scoots and I were there until 5 AM one night. :3
Just started and no coaches yet :( Come on and drop by!
So, you need one previous season of esea to be a coach? So I can't coach if it's my first season of ESEA, right?
JackisacakeHey, I am a player in the AUS/NZ region. Obviously I can't play in these mixes but I was wondering if there will be any run in this region in the future?
Cheers
It wouldn't be done through tftv. You are signed up to ozfortress, right?
DeathySo, you need one previous season of esea to be a coach? So I can't coach if it's my first season of ESEA, right?
Yes, you would need one full season of ESEA Open in order to coach. If you are playing in the current season, you would not be able to. Along with our one season requirement, you have to be approved by myself, or one of our trusted coaches, like Marxist.
Hope this answers your question
JackisacakeHey, I am a player in the AUS/NZ region. Obviously I can't play in these mixes but I was wondering if there will be any run in this region in the future?
Cheers
I hope so but it's doubtful unless someone takes charge of those
AznBoizSo when does the friday mix start?
Good reminder, I'll try to get them started again.
Im confused on this part of preparing for newbie mixes
Type: /j #tf2newbiemix
To Select Your Class:
Use this format: !add class
Examples:
!add pocket
!add scout
!add demo
!add medic
!add roamer