GXL LAN Fall 2014

#421

flame

-3 Frags – +

see you there, can't wait.

#422

TheFragile

RGB LAN

1 Frags – +

Saberhope you all have rare-ass puzzle pieces

I got like 300 street passes at EVO, but holy shit, it's so annoying to only get 10 street passes at a time.

[quote=Saber]hope you all have rare-ass puzzle pieces[/quote]

I got like 300 street passes at EVO, but holy shit, it's so annoying to only get 10 street passes at a time.

#423

Saber

2 Frags – +

TheFragileSaberhope you all have rare-ass puzzle pieces
I got like 300 street passes at EVO, but holy shit, it's so annoying to only get 10 street passes at a time.

i got marginally less streetpasses @nintendo world than i thought i would

at least r button helps mitigate stuff a bit

god i love my 3ds so much

[quote=TheFragile][quote=Saber]hope you all have rare-ass puzzle pieces[/quote]

I got like 300 street passes at EVO, but holy shit, it's so annoying to only get 10 street passes at a time.[/quote]
i got marginally less streetpasses @nintendo world than i thought i would

at least r button helps mitigate stuff a bit

god i love my 3ds so much

#424

mana

3 Frags – +

SaberTheFragileSaberhope you all have rare-ass puzzle pieces
I got like 300 street passes at EVO, but holy shit, it's so annoying to only get 10 street passes at a time.i got marginally less streetpasses @nintendo world than i thought i would

at least r button helps mitigate stuff a bit

god i love my 3ds so much

Before I got mugged I had all the current pieces. RIP 2.9k tags, 1.2k Miis. :(

[quote=Saber][quote=TheFragile][quote=Saber]hope you all have rare-ass puzzle pieces[/quote]

I got like 300 street passes at EVO, but holy shit, it's so annoying to only get 10 street passes at a time.[/quote]
i got marginally less streetpasses @nintendo world than i thought i would

at least r button helps mitigate stuff a bit

god i love my 3ds so much[/quote]
Before I got mugged I had all the current pieces. RIP 2.9k tags, 1.2k Miis. :(

#425

Fox

1 Frags – +

Saberhope you all have rare-ass puzzle pieces

i completed all the games 100% except for the flower one (still missing my last plant)

RIP

[quote=Saber]hope you all have rare-ass puzzle pieces[/quote]
i completed all the games 100% except for the flower one (still missing my last plant)

RIP

#426

TheFragile

RGB LAN

13 Frags – +

NOTE: As of 8:20 PM EST on 8/6, the buy-in has officially changed from $20 per player (or $120 per team) to $10 (or $60 per team).

This change should be good to go on the CEVO website, but if you run into any issues with it, post here or PM me.

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I'm going to propose a suggestion and I'd like as much feedback as possible to make a decision by the end of today (or maybe by the end of the week, if necessary).

Currently, the buy-in is $20 (or $120 per team). I'm thinking about reducing the buy-in to $10 (or $60 per team).

Why the suggestion?

Regardless if you're expecting to lose or not, it's half as expensive to participate and not feel like you're putting out as much. The $2000 pot is already pretty good by itself, so changing the buy-in to $10 will still make the final prize pool very good. Don't forget that if you participate in the tournament, you'll still get a prize, regardless of the place that you finish.

What about the people who have already paid on the CEVO website?

Currently, only one person has actually paid. This individual (and whoever else pays before the potential change is made) would get a refund.

Are the CEVO-P teams eligible to participate?

Yes, this is a community tournament, so literally anyone can play. However, it doesn't mean that they will use their actual CEVO-P roster. Again, the CEVO-P teams are not obligated to play with their roster on Saturday. I know some players from those teams have expressed interest in playing with different players for the community tournament on Saturday, but ultimately, they can do whatever they want. I'm not going to disallow them from playing on Saturday, because these same teams were already interested in going prior to the CEVO announcement. You have to expect the biggest NA TF2 LAN to have teams of all kinds of skill levels, regardless if it's a full roster or a pug team.

Why not make the tournament without a buy-in, since the $2000 pot is already there?

The $2000 alone is good enough for players to compete for, but I'm afraid that we'll get an asinine amount of teams if we have free entry, which poses some problems. If we had a tournament full of 40-50 teams, there is pretty much no way that we will get done in a single day. There would be issues with many different kinds of resources, and it would be a giant struggle to get everything done in an orderly fashion. The buy-in assures that the players are actually interested in playing in the tournament. Additionally, this is a Pro-series tournament. All Pro-series tournaments require some kind of buy-in, otherwise it would just be considered a regular tournament and wouldn't follow a competitive format (pretty much all regular tournaments are single elimination with a very laid-back ruleset).

Is the tournament really limited to 20 teams?

Currently, yes. This number can change if necessary, but we needed to put a cap on teams just for the sake of making a floor-plan for tables and power, just to start somewhere. If it becomes apparent that we need to raise the cap on teams, that can be done. There are quite a few people coming to spectate, so don't take the attendee list at face value.

Are you adamant about this buy-in change?

I like the idea, but I'm not absolutely adamant about it. With some of the posts in this thread over the past few days, I've thought a few things over and felt like this might be a good change. If there wasn't a $2000 pot already, then I would still absolutely suggest a $20 buy-in. Instead of making the change without any kind of input, I came here for input from everyone.

So, yeah, give input. :3

[size=16][b]NOTE: As of 8:20 PM EST on 8/6, the buy-in has officially changed from $20 per player (or $120 per team) to $10 (or $60 per team).

This change should be good to go on the CEVO website, but if you run into any issues with it, post here or PM me.[/b][/size]

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I'm going to propose a suggestion and I'd like as much feedback as possible to make a decision by the end of today (or maybe by the end of the week, if necessary).

Currently, the buy-in is $20 (or $120 per team). I'm thinking about [b]reducing the buy-in to $10 (or $60 per team)[/b].

[u]Why the suggestion?[/u]

Regardless if you're expecting to lose or not, it's half as expensive to participate and not feel like you're putting out as much. The $2000 pot is already pretty good by itself, so changing the buy-in to $10 will still make the final prize pool very good. Don't forget that if you participate in the tournament, you'll still get a prize, regardless of the place that you finish.

[u]What about the people who have already paid on the CEVO website?[/u]

Currently, only one person has actually paid. This individual (and whoever else pays before the potential change is made) would get a refund.

[u]Are the CEVO-P teams eligible to participate?[/u]

Yes, this is a community tournament, so literally anyone can play. However, it doesn't mean that they will use their actual CEVO-P roster. Again, [b]the CEVO-P teams are not obligated to play with their roster on Saturday[/b]. I know some players from those teams have expressed interest in playing with different players for the community tournament on Saturday, but ultimately, they can do whatever they want. I'm not going to disallow them from playing on Saturday, because [b]these same teams were already interested in going prior to the CEVO announcement[/b]. You have to expect the biggest NA TF2 LAN to have teams of all kinds of skill levels, regardless if it's a full roster or a pug team.

[u]Why not make the tournament without a buy-in, since the $2000 pot is already there?[/u]

The $2000 alone is good enough for players to compete for, but I'm afraid that we'll get an asinine amount of teams if we have free entry, which poses some problems. If we had a tournament full of 40-50 teams, there is pretty much no way that we will get done in a single day. There would be issues with many different kinds of resources, and it would be a giant struggle to get everything done in an orderly fashion. The buy-in assures that the players are actually interested in playing in the tournament. Additionally, this is a Pro-series tournament. All Pro-series tournaments require some kind of buy-in, otherwise it would just be considered a regular tournament and wouldn't follow a competitive format (pretty much all regular tournaments are single elimination with a very laid-back ruleset).

[u]Is the tournament really limited to 20 teams?[/u]

Currently, yes. This number can change if necessary, but we needed to put a cap on teams just for the sake of making a floor-plan for tables and power, just to start somewhere. If it becomes apparent that we need to raise the cap on teams, that can be done. There are quite a few people coming to spectate, so don't take the attendee list at face value.

[u]Are you adamant about this buy-in change?[/u]

I like the idea, but I'm not absolutely adamant about it. With some of the posts in this thread over the past few days, I've thought a few things over and felt like this might be a good change. If there wasn't a $2000 pot already, then I would still absolutely suggest a $20 buy-in. Instead of making the change without any kind of input, I came here for input from everyone.

So, yeah, give input. :3

#427

livstid

1 Frags – +

lft scout (Silver)
I can play Australian longshoot man too

#428

KBlair

3 Frags – +

TheFragileSo, yeah, give input. :3

$10/$60 per team is much more reasonable, I would buy-in.

[quote=TheFragile]So, yeah, give input. :3[/quote]$10/$60 per team is much more reasonable, I would buy-in.

#429

Fox

6 Frags – +

i think $10 is a lot more reasonable lol

the expenses to get over there and stay over there is already extremely high, and although i don't mind dropping money to compete in something, i'd feel better losing $10 over $20 tbqh

i think $10 is a lot more reasonable lol

the expenses to get over there and stay over there is already extremely high, and although i don't mind dropping money to compete in something, i'd feel better losing $10 over $20 tbqh

#430

Shun

0 Frags – +

$10 is fine and seems to be more fair.

Also LFT Medic or Roamer. I've got one season of UGC Iron so I'm terrible but would like to practice/scrim before the event.

$10 is fine and seems to be more fair.

Also LFT Medic or Roamer. I've got one season of UGC Iron so I'm terrible but would like to practice/scrim before the event.

#431

Benk

2 Frags – +

Changing it to $10 sounds like a smart idea to me. The prize is already big enough that top teams will want to play. A lower buy in may encourage more low level teams to join which is good for everyone. More competition at the bottom and more people enjoying tf2.

#432

Skrillion

0 Frags – +

Hey guys, i'm new here, found you all thanks to our search engine overlords.
I will be attending GXL in october. Already paid and registered.

I'm looking for a TF2 team to play with, and perhaps anyone else that's attending to practice/play with prior to the LAN.

RESUME:
I'm an expert at every class. But I play SOLDIER 90% of the time because it's been my jam since QWTF. Outside of soldier I've also won tournament matches mixing in HEAVY, SCOUT, ENGI
Play for fun nowadays, but would love to get back into some fun tourny action at the GXL.

Also been playing since Quake TF back in '97. I competitively played tournaments for Djedi, AM, UN, and [M]. And for those that remember the scene back then I was one of the few members of Paragon, so yeah, you're probably going to want me as soldier. =)

Hit me up on steam if you want to add me to your team, peace. usrname: Skrillion

Hey guys, i'm new here, found you all thanks to our search engine overlords.
I will be attending GXL in october. Already paid and registered.

I'm looking for a TF2 team to play with, and perhaps anyone else that's attending to practice/play with prior to the LAN.

RESUME:
I'm an expert at every class. But I play SOLDIER 90% of the time because it's been my jam since QWTF. Outside of soldier I've also won tournament matches mixing in HEAVY, SCOUT, ENGI
Play for fun nowadays, but would love to get back into some fun tourny action at the GXL.

Also been playing since Quake TF back in '97. I competitively played tournaments for Djedi, AM, UN, and [M]. And for those that remember the scene back then I was one of the few members of Paragon, so yeah, you're probably going to want me as soldier. =)

Hit me up on steam if you want to add me to your team, peace. usrname: Skrillion

#433

kace

1 Frags – +

i want to play soldier with some people please

#434

hooky

6 Frags – +

SkrillionHey guys, i'm new here, found you all thanks to our search engine overlords.
I will be attending GXL in october. Already paid and registered.

I'm looking for a TF2 team to play with, and perhaps anyone else that's attending to practice/play with prior to the LAN.

RESUME:
I'm an expert at every class. But I play SOLDIER 90% of the time because it's been my jam since QWTF. Outside of soldier I've also won tournament matches mixing in HEAVY, SCOUT, ENGI
Play for fun nowadays, but would love to get back into some fun tourny action at the GXL.

Also been playing since Quake TF back in '97. I competitively played tournaments for Djedi, AM, UN, and [M]. And for those that remember the scene back then I was one of the few members of Paragon, so yeah, you're probably going to want me as soldier. =)

Hit me up on steam if you want to add me to your team, peace. usrname: Skrillion

Just so you know (I don't know if you've played TF2 competitively or had previous knowledge), competitive TF2 is completely different from QWTF, and even TFC. We currently play in a 6v6 format with 4 main classes: 1 medic, 1 demo, 2 scouts, 1 roaming soldier, and 1 pocket soldier. Any other class is only occasionally used (often in the case of sniper) by the scouts and roamer.

If you are new to comp TF2, I'd recommend trying out newbie mixes, which usually happen on Friday nights. Then you could try IRC pugs.

[quote=Skrillion]Hey guys, i'm new here, found you all thanks to our search engine overlords.
I will be attending GXL in october. Already paid and registered.

I'm looking for a TF2 team to play with, and perhaps anyone else that's attending to practice/play with prior to the LAN.

RESUME:
I'm an expert at every class. But I play SOLDIER 90% of the time because it's been my jam since QWTF. Outside of soldier I've also won tournament matches mixing in HEAVY, SCOUT, ENGI
Play for fun nowadays, but would love to get back into some fun tourny action at the GXL.

Also been playing since Quake TF back in '97. I competitively played tournaments for Djedi, AM, UN, and [M]. And for those that remember the scene back then I was one of the few members of Paragon, so yeah, you're probably going to want me as soldier. =)

Hit me up on steam if you want to add me to your team, peace. usrname: Skrillion[/quote]
Just so you know (I don't know if you've played TF2 competitively or had previous knowledge), competitive TF2 is completely different from QWTF, and even TFC. We currently play in a 6v6 format with 4 main classes: 1 medic, 1 demo, 2 scouts, 1 roaming soldier, and 1 pocket soldier. Any other class is only occasionally used (often in the case of sniper) by the scouts and roamer.

If you are new to comp TF2, I'd recommend trying out newbie mixes, which usually happen on Friday nights. Then you could try IRC pugs.

#435

Skrillion

3 Frags – +

hookyhookyJust so you know (I don't know if you've played TF2 competitively or had previous knowledge), competitive TF2 is completely different from QWTF, and even TFC. We currently play in a 6v6 format with 4 main classes: 1 medic, 1 demo, 2 scouts, 1 roaming soldier, and 1 pocket soldier. Any other class is only occasionally used (often in the case of sniper) by the scouts and roamer.

If you are new to comp TF2, I'd recommend trying out newbie mixes, which usually happen on Friday nights. Then you could try IRC pugs.

Ah I see. Well I have not played that 6v6 comp competitively but been in plenty of organized matches with other types. I'll check out the newbie mixes group.

[quote=hooky][quote=hooky][/quote]
Just so you know (I don't know if you've played TF2 competitively or had previous knowledge), competitive TF2 is completely different from QWTF, and even TFC. We currently play in a 6v6 format with 4 main classes: 1 medic, 1 demo, 2 scouts, 1 roaming soldier, and 1 pocket soldier. Any other class is only occasionally used (often in the case of sniper) by the scouts and roamer.

If you are new to comp TF2, I'd recommend trying out newbie mixes, which usually happen on Friday nights. Then you could try IRC pugs.[/quote]

Ah I see. Well I have not played that 6v6 comp competitively but been in plenty of organized matches with other types. I'll check out the newbie mixes group.

#436

Coleman

-2 Frags – +

I'd still be happy with the $20. But i'd also like to see winner take all. I think the 4 top teams would play some balls to the wall unreal big time Fortress for that money.

#437

thorn_

3 Frags – +

Idk about the process of any of this but if I need to register a team, do we need to pay in advance?

I can't confirm anything with mad men potentially making LAN but a roster from a while back was going to be

Scout: thorn
Scout: anonemouse
Soldier: marmaduke
Soldier: memphisvon
Demo: Rick
Medic: defy

I don't know what is happening with the tournament but if there are limited spots I guess sign us up.

Idk about the process of any of this but if I need to register a team, do we need to pay in advance?

I can't confirm anything with mad men potentially making LAN but a roster from a while back was going to be

Scout: thorn
Scout: anonemouse
Soldier: marmaduke
Soldier: memphisvon
Demo: Rick
Medic: defy

I don't know what is happening with the tournament but if there are limited spots I guess sign us up.

#438

Spamfest

1 Frags – +

I've finally paid up. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

I'm lft as a scout.

I've finally paid up. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

I'm lft as a scout.

#439

mgib

1 Frags – +

im also looking for a team to scout/soldier for

#440

TheFragile

RGB LAN

4 Frags – +

Buy-in changed from $20 per player (or $120 per team) to $10 (or $60 per team).

This change should be good to go on the CEVO website, but if you run into any issues with it, post here or PM me.

I would also like to say that I won't really be online whatsoever for the next few days. I'm in the middle of moving, then I have to go to a GXL test LAN to make sure the servers will be good to for the LAN. If you have any problems or questions, PM me on here and I'll get to them when I'm back online. Trying to message me on Steam mobile will not be reliable.

Buy-in changed from $20 per player (or $120 per team) to $10 (or $60 per team).

This change should be good to go on the CEVO website, but if you run into any issues with it, post here or PM me.

I would also like to say that I won't really be online whatsoever for the next few days. I'm in the middle of moving, then I have to go to a GXL test LAN to make sure the servers will be good to for the LAN. If you have any problems or questions, PM me on here and I'll get to them when I'm back online. Trying to message me on Steam mobile will not be reliable.

#441

Mouse

0 Frags – +

Paid. LFT, Scout/Demo

#442

radium

1 Frags – +

Not sure if I'm going to do the tourney, but I'll put myself out there as a medic or soldier. See you there.

#443

Rage

-1 Frags – +

Dang, I was really hoping it was in Georgia or somewhere closer.

I'm in goldsboro, nc. Kind of a long shot but if anybody is close by and willing to give a ride then I will be forever in your debt.

Dang, I was really hoping it was in Georgia or somewhere closer.

I'm in goldsboro, nc. Kind of a long shot but if anybody is close by and willing to give a ride then I will be forever in your debt.

#444

marmadukeGRYLLS

4 Frags – +

yo i think friday night we should do a buy-in team case race. i was thinkin teams of like 6 so people dont get too shitfaced instantly.

#445

owl

-1 Frags – +

marmadukeGRYLLSyo i think friday night we should do a buy-in team case race. i was thinkin teams of like 6 so people dont get too shitfaced instantly.

I'm in and I will wreck shit

[quote=marmadukeGRYLLS]yo i think friday night we should do a buy-in team case race. i was thinkin teams of like 6 so people dont get too shitfaced instantly.[/quote]

I'm in and I will wreck shit

#446

technosex

SizzlingStats

1 Frags – +

Is the CEVO client required for the tournament? Because I don't have Windows atm

#447

TheFragile

RGB LAN

2 Frags – +

technosexIs the CEVO client required for the tournament? Because I don't have Windows atm

The tournament on Saturday is not considered a CEVO tournament by any means. No client will be necessary or anything like that.

[quote=technosex]Is the CEVO client required for the tournament? Because I don't have Windows atm[/quote]

The tournament on Saturday is not considered a CEVO tournament by any means. No client will be necessary or anything like that.

#448

foster

3 Frags – +

TheFragiletechnosexIs the CEVO client required for the tournament? Because I don't have Windows atm
The tournament on Saturday is not considered a CEVO tournament by any means. No client will be necessary or anything like that.

techno confirmed bringing cheats to lan along with his sexy male man mouse

[quote=TheFragile][quote=technosex]Is the CEVO client required for the tournament? Because I don't have Windows atm[/quote]

The tournament on Saturday is not considered a CEVO tournament by any means. No client will be necessary or anything like that.[/quote]
techno confirmed bringing cheats to lan along with his sexy male man mouse

#449

lemon_pulp

9 Frags – +

From the GXL website FAQ section;

Q. Is alcohol allowed at the event?

A. Yes. Alcohol is not allowed at the event.

I like the ambiguity.

From the GXL website FAQ section;

Q. Is alcohol allowed at the event?

A. Yes. Alcohol is not allowed at the event.

I like the ambiguity.

#450

CEVO_Spangler

CEVO

2 Frags – +

Just a friendly reminder gentlemen (and ladies) that registration is open for the tournament to help establish teams/rosters before the event. The actual client itself is not enabled or being used for the Saturday tournament, as some have mentioned even with registration on and through the CEVO site.

This is sorta a new way to help manage tournaments outside the typical "Challonge" brackets which are limited in features and will be part of your permanent player history on your profiles.

Since the Saturday event is limited currently to the first 16 open teams to signup and pay, it would be wise to secure your entries with such a large amount of players and teams already signed up to attend.

Any questions or concerns let me or Fragile know.

Thank you guys so much and we appreciate the tremendous support and following the TF2 community is bringing to CEVO and the GXL.

Just a friendly reminder gentlemen (and ladies) that registration is open for the tournament to help establish teams/rosters before the event. The actual client itself is not enabled or being used for the Saturday tournament, as some have mentioned even with registration on and through the CEVO site.

This is sorta a new way to help manage tournaments outside the typical "Challonge" brackets which are limited in features and will be part of your permanent player history on your profiles.

Since the Saturday event is limited currently to the first 16 open teams to signup and pay, it would be wise to secure your entries with such a large amount of players and teams already signed up to attend.

Any questions or concerns let me or Fragile know.

Thank you guys so much and we appreciate the tremendous support and following the TF2 community is bringing to CEVO and the GXL.