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DreamHack Summer 2016 Invitational Viewer's Guide

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Snivy

June 17, 2016

In less than 24 hours, four of the best teams in Europe will converge at the DreamHack Summer 2016 Invitational in Jönköping, Sweden to fight for the title of the best team in Europe. There’s going to be a ton of TF2 action coming up, and we’ve put together a viewer’s guide to help you throughout the hectic weekend.

Teams

A plethora of teams competed in the DreamHack open qualifiers to fight for a coveted spot at the event. After months of some high adrenaline matches, four teams have earned themselves the right to compete at the biggest LAN in Europe. They are:

nameLess (qualified)
Perilous Gaming (qualified)
Crowns Esports Club (invited)
Comfortably Spanked (invited)

Format & Rules

Just like DreamHack Winter 2015, the tournament will utilize the usual double-elimination bracket. Every fixture, with the exception of the Grand Finals, will be a best of three, with the Grand Finals being a best of five. All fixtures will also be using a map elimination system, where teams can pick and ban maps for each fixture.

All rules and whitelists for this tournament will be based on the current ETF2L Season 24 rules. Check the rules page and whitelist page for more info.

Map Pool

Speaking of maps, the map pool will consist of the ETF2L Season 24 map pool. There’s no Gravel Pit this time around (thank you Sideshow!) but we also have a new map in the mix: cp_reckoner, which was recently added to the ETF2L map pool to replace Sunshine. Other than that, everything else is more or less the same. The map pool will be:

Badlands
Snakewater
Process
Product
Reckoner
Gullywash
Granary Pro

Prize Pool

The $3000 prize pool, which has been generously donated to by Sweetstakes.tf & Plantronics, will be distributed as shown:

1st: $1110
2nd: $780
3rd: $600
4th: $510

Coverage

We'll be working around the clock all weekend long as the action unfolds. You can catch all the action on our main Twitch channel, and we'll be also be updating on our social media as well:

twitch.tv/teamfortresstv - primary stream
Twitter - live updates
YouTube - VODs

The player lineup isn't the only thing that's star-studded in Sweden. Our all star crew of casters and producers will be filling the air with all the frags, highlights and screaming that you can muster! Our lineup includes:

Sideshow - lead commentator
Bren - lead commentator
Admirable - commentator
TurboTabs - commentator
kaidus - commentator & analyst
CommanderX - commentator & analyst
DavidTheWin- main cameraman
dashner - production lead & stream producer

Schedule

The DreamHack Summer 2016 Invitational kicks off on June 18th, and will conclude on June 19th with the Grand Finals. The schedule is as follows (all times are in CEST):

June 18th

11:00 | First Round: nameLess vs. Comfortably Spanked
14:00 | First Round: Perilous Gaming vs. Crowns Esports Club
17:00 | Upper Bracket Finals

June 19th

11:00 | Losers Bracket First Round
13:30 | Losers Bracket Finals
16:30 | Grand Finals

Note: times are subject to change

Conclusion

Be sure to tweet all your favorite moments throughout the weekend and spread the word with the hashtag #DHSTF2! We'll be retweeting our favourites as the weekend goes on! If you are at DreamHack Summer, be sure to stop by the Esports United booth in Hall B Booth 12 to see all the action in person! Let's bring it back down to earth!

A special thanks to:

TFCups and Razer Arena for hosting the qualifiers
Matcherino, Publiclir, and QPAD for helping us fund the teams
Esports United, Sweetstakes.tf, Essentials.TF and Plantronics for sponsoring the event
emkay and uberchain for the awesome promotion content
DreamHack for the amazing event
All the volunteers, contributors, teams, players and viewers that help our scene grow

Smin

5 Frags – +

Thanks for that gif Snivy

pl4stic

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would be nice if you showed each teams roster

cortex

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At least there's no gpit

Hellbent

Momentum Mod

9 Frags – +

looks like another stay up till noon night

AgenSpice

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D A S H N E R

vibhavp

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http://tf2stats.zygi.me/ will keep a track of player/class stats throughout the event (thanks nonagon).

Laan

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would this be the map pool implied for i58? cause us AU's hardly play reckoner

tstm

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Laanwould this be the map pool implied for i58? cause us AU's hardly play reckoner

Gotta start somewhere mate.

[quote=Laan]would this be the map pool implied for i58? cause us AU's hardly play reckoner[/quote]

Gotta start somewhere mate.

Iatgink

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why are they playing music while the casters and analysts are talking wtf

#10

Wafu

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The battle of the british roamers!

#11

kKaltUu

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what the fuck is going on

http://i.imgur.com/tz0JkEl.png

what the fuck is going on

[img]http://i.imgur.com/tz0JkEl.png[/img]

#12

downnpour

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Iatginkwhy are they playing music while the casters and analysts are talking wtf

i think the music is coming from another booth

[quote=Iatgink]why are they playing music while the casters and analysts are talking wtf[/quote]
i think the music is coming from another booth

#13

riotbz

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Laanwould this be the map pool implied for i58? cause us AU's hardly play reckoner

wouldn't imagine so, its not even in the ESEA map pool afaik. Probably will just stick to sunshine, but the map pools should really be universal (whitelists too?)

AM I WRONG???? JUST WAIT TILL NA GETS A LAN ULL BE PLAYING METALWORKS

[quote=Laan]would this be the map pool implied for i58? cause us AU's hardly play reckoner[/quote]
wouldn't imagine so, its not even in the ESEA map pool afaik. Probably will just stick to sunshine, but the map pools should really be universal (whitelists too?)

AM I WRONG???? JUST WAIT TILL NA GETS A LAN ULL BE PLAYING METALWORKS

#14

GentlemanJon

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riotbzwouldn't imagine so, its not even in the ESEA map pool afaik. Probably will just stick to sunshine, but the map pools should really be universal (whitelists too?)

This is Europe, adapt or die interlopers

[quote=riotbz]wouldn't imagine so, its not even in the ESEA map pool afaik. Probably will just stick to sunshine, but the map pools should really be universal (whitelists too?)[/quote]
This is Europe, adapt or die interlopers

#15

nope

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GentlemanJonriotbzwouldn't imagine so, its not even in the ESEA map pool afaik. Probably will just stick to sunshine, but the map pools should really be universal (whitelists too?)This is Europe, adapt or die interlopers

Translation: the euros need all the help they can get this year

[quote=GentlemanJon][quote=riotbz]wouldn't imagine so, its not even in the ESEA map pool afaik. Probably will just stick to sunshine, but the map pools should really be universal (whitelists too?)[/quote]
This is Europe, adapt or die interlopers[/quote]
Translation: the euros need all the help they can get this year

#16

GentlemanJon

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nopeTranslation: the euros need all the help they can get this year

We're all shaking in our boots at the thought of another Australian victory. Oh wait... there are no Australian victories!

[quote=nope]Translation: the euros need all the help they can get this year[/quote]
We're all shaking in our boots at the thought of another Australian victory. Oh wait... there are no Australian victories!

#17

nope

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GentlemanJonnopeTranslation: the euros need all the help they can get this yearWe're all shaking in our boots at the thought of another Australian victory. Oh wait... there are no Australian victories!

At least we haven't lost at home for three out of the last four years :)

[quote=GentlemanJon][quote=nope]Translation: the euros need all the help they can get this year[/quote]
We're all shaking in our boots at the thought of another Australian victory. Oh wait... there are no Australian victories![/quote]
At least we haven't lost at home for three out of the last four years :)

#18

DavidTheWin

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kKaltUuwhat the fuck is going on

http://i.imgur.com/tz0JkEl.png

Nightbot doesn't like "long" messages, we might need to adjust what counts as long.

[quote=kKaltUu]what the fuck is going on

[img]http://i.imgur.com/tz0JkEl.png[/img][/quote]

Nightbot doesn't like "long" messages, we might need to adjust what counts as long.

#19

GentlemanJon

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nopeAt least we haven't lost at home for three out of the last four years :)

No, you've managed to lose every year instead

[quote=nope]At least we haven't lost at home for three out of the last four years :)[/quote]
No, you've managed to lose every year instead

#20

Smithsonian

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GentlemanJonnopeAt least we haven't lost at home for three out of the last four years :)No, you've managed to lose every year instead

Lost matches but won hearts, let's see your Eurovirgins try that

[quote=GentlemanJon][quote=nope]At least we haven't lost at home for three out of the last four years :)[/quote]
No, you've managed to lose every year instead[/quote]
Lost matches but won hearts, let's see your Eurovirgins try that

#21

GentlemanJon

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SmithsonianLost matches but won hearts, let's see your Eurovirgins try that

You enjoy those moral victories, they're the only ones you're playing for

[quote=Smithsonian]Lost matches but won hearts, let's see your Eurovirgins try that[/quote]
You enjoy those moral victories, they're the only ones you're playing for

#22

kKaltUu

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DavidTheWinkKaltUuwhat the fuck is going on

http://i.imgur.com/tz0JkEl.png
Nightbot doesn't like "long" messages, we might need to adjust what counts as long.

I got banned for shorter messages when mentioning saloon or saloon.tf though

[quote=DavidTheWin][quote=kKaltUu]what the fuck is going on

[img]http://i.imgur.com/tz0JkEl.png[/img][/quote]

Nightbot doesn't like "long" messages, we might need to adjust what counts as long.[/quote]
I got banned for shorter messages when mentioning saloon or saloon.tf though

#23

Smithsonian

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GentlemanJonSmithsonianLost matches but won hearts, let's see your Eurovirgins try thatYou enjoy those moral victories, they're the only ones you're playing for

Hey moral victories are better than no victories. This'll be my final post on the matter, which coincidentally will also be the last international final any europeans will be involved in till at least i61

[quote=GentlemanJon][quote=Smithsonian]Lost matches but won hearts, let's see your Eurovirgins try that[/quote]
You enjoy those moral victories, they're the only ones you're playing for[/quote]
Hey moral victories are better than no victories. This'll be my final post on the matter, which coincidentally will also be the last international final any europeans will be involved in till at least i61

#24

GentlemanJon

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SmithsonianHey moral victories are better than no victories. This'll be my final post on the matter, which coincidentally will also be the last international final any europeans will be involved in till at least i61

Quitting while you're behind - keeping the Australian competitive traditions alive. Now every NA player with a scrap of talent would rather change game than play with b4nny I foresee total EU victory. Phorofor to jump ship to an EU team on arrival.

[quote=Smithsonian]Hey moral victories are better than no victories. This'll be my final post on the matter, which coincidentally will also be the last international final any europeans will be involved in till at least i61[/quote]
Quitting while you're behind - keeping the Australian competitive traditions alive. Now every NA player with a scrap of talent would rather change game than play with b4nny I foresee total EU victory. Phorofor to jump ship to an EU team on arrival.

#25

riotbz

-12 Frags – +

http://puu.sh/pxgVA/f9e6da5e50.png

I STARTED THIS

[img]http://puu.sh/pxgVA/f9e6da5e50.png[/img]

I STARTED THIS

#26

vibhavp

4 Frags – +

Can http://tf2stats.zygi.me/ please be whitelisted? thx

#27

Smithsonian

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grats riot you can finally take your place as retard_prime

#28

riotbz

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Smithsoniangrats riot you can finally take your place as retard_prime

I finally overtook dyse? PogChamp

[quote=Smithsonian]grats riot you can finally take your place as retard_prime[/quote]
I finally overtook dyse? PogChamp

#29

Flicker

5 Frags – +

Mike is a GOD https://clips.twitch.tv/teamfortresstv/FrailWombatResidentSleeper

[edit] rofl, like 4 people already posted this, forgive me :<

Mike is a GOD https://clips.twitch.tv/teamfortresstv/FrailWombatResidentSleeper

[edit] rofl, like 4 people already posted this, forgive me :<

#30

riotbz

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shit memes aside it is awesome to see r/tf2 filled with DHS clips

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