So I was thinking the other day, as I waltzed through the forum and various stream chats, that there are quite a few people involved in the TF2 competitive community. Being new to the competitive scene, I really don't know much about these people, other than their username and what they are doing now. For example I know that enigma runs this website and that he plays in invite. That's about it.
My idea is that some sort of 'bios' section should be created, or just a thread, kind of giving background such as how long they've played comp TF2, what got them interested, past teams, championships/competitions won etc. And not just for invite players, people like cbear, djc, Cinq, TrukTruk, Stultus, Wreath - who I always hear gets shoutouts, but I'm not really sure what she does. (She? sorry?) - and so on. Make it fun and maybe add interesting facts such as favorite video game/TF2 character etc. I don't know, maybe its a bad idea. But c'mon, who doesn't want to see a Gyggly bio? Or stultus for that matter. Who is that guy? And just who are the reptile shapeshifters?
Where are they now? They are living among us. Average citizens, average heroes. Quietly and anonymously continuing to make the world a better place.
So I was thinking the other day, as I waltzed through the forum and various stream chats, that there are quite a few people involved in the TF2 competitive community. Being new to the competitive scene, I really don't know much about these people, other than their username and what they are doing now. For example I know that enigma runs this website and that he plays in invite. That's about it.
My idea is that some sort of 'bios' section should be created, or just a thread, kind of giving background such as how long they've played comp TF2, what got them interested, past teams, championships/competitions won etc. And not just for invite players, people like cbear, djc, Cinq, TrukTruk, Stultus, Wreath - who I always hear gets shoutouts, but I'm not really sure what she does. (She? sorry?) - and so on. Make it fun and maybe add interesting facts such as favorite video game/TF2 character etc. I don't know, maybe its a bad idea. But c'mon, who doesn't want to see a Gyggly bio? Or stultus for that matter. Who is that guy? And just who are the reptile shapeshifters?
[quote]Where are they now? They are living among us. Average citizens, average heroes. Quietly and anonymously continuing to make the world a better place. [/quote]
would the bios be getting made by the players themselves or volunteers, or would it be a combination of both.
would the bios be getting made by the players themselves or volunteers, or would it be a combination of both.
I foresee Gygglygy's bio having a lot of yolo everywhere
I foresee Gygglygy's bio having a lot of yolo everywhere
flipperswould the bios be getting made by the players themselves or volunteers, or would it be a combination of both.
Maybe a community effort, wiki style? Or someone who is familiar with that player/person. I'm not sure if we could get each player to create a 'non-biased' bio of him/herself.
[quote=flippers]would the bios be getting made by the players themselves or volunteers, or would it be a combination of both.[/quote]
Maybe a community effort, wiki style? Or someone who is familiar with that player/person. I'm not sure if we could get each player to create a 'non-biased' bio of him/herself.
can hueylewis write kurt's?
can hueylewis write kurt's?
Competitive Team Fortress 2 Wikia?
Competitive Team Fortress 2 Wikia?
KeyCompetitive Team Fortress 2 Wikia?
Not a bad idea, you could create pages for the teams, or iterations of the invite teams as well.
[quote=Key]Competitive Team Fortress 2 Wikia?[/quote]
Not a bad idea, you could create pages for the teams, or iterations of the invite teams as well.
we must have pages about the legends
by that i mean the ducks, the greatest team to have ever graced invite
we must have pages about the legends
by that i mean the ducks, the greatest team to have ever graced invite
how would you fit the whole bible under b4nny's bio
how would you fit the whole bible under b4nny's bio
maybe explanations of _idiot, meatshot, reptiles, etc. too?
maybe explanations of _idiot, meatshot, reptiles, etc. too?
This would be cool for old teams and their rosters in seasons past. I can't be the only one who nerds out and looks at the rosters of old teams.
This would be cool for old teams and their rosters in seasons past. I can't be the only one who nerds out and looks at the rosters of old teams.
the legend of tim "RADIO RAHEEM" nordlund must be told
the legend of tim "RADIO RAHEEM" nordlund must be told
Stultus is a legend that cannot be disgraced by text.
Stultus is a legend that cannot be disgraced by text.
athermalStultus is a legend that cannot be disgraced by text.
But a legend that will be forgotten if not recorded?
[quote=athermal]Stultus is a legend that cannot be disgraced by text.[/quote]
But a legend that will be forgotten if not recorded?
Cro0Ked_comptf2.wikia.com
While that's a good idea, I wonder if integration with this site, teamfortress.tv would be possible.
A wiki, or maybe just a bios/teams section tab for now perhaps?
[quote=Cro0Ked_]comptf2.wikia.com[/quote]
While that's a good idea, I wonder if integration with this site, teamfortress.tv would be possible.
A wiki, or maybe just a bios/teams section tab for now perhaps?
I've always enjoyed the comp smash player wiki, it's a pretty cool idea
http://www.ssbwiki.com/Category:Smashers
Also it makes rubbernecking easier and less awkward
I've always enjoyed the comp smash player wiki, it's a pretty cool idea
http://www.ssbwiki.com/Category:Smashers
Also it makes rubbernecking easier and less awkward
Lil_NathanCro0Ked_comptf2.wikia.com
While that's a good idea, I wonder if integration with this site, teamfortress.tv would be possible.
A wiki, or maybe just a bios/teams section tab for now perhaps?
if enigma wants to he could do wiki.teamfortress.tv and install mediawiki
http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki
i use it on my vps, it's pretty slick
[quote=Lil_Nathan][quote=Cro0Ked_]comptf2.wikia.com[/quote]
While that's a good idea, I wonder if integration with this site, teamfortress.tv would be possible.
A wiki, or maybe just a bios/teams section tab for now perhaps?[/quote]if enigma wants to he could do wiki.teamfortress.tv and install mediawiki
http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki
i use it on my vps, it's pretty slick
KhakiI've always enjoyed the comp smash player wiki, it's a pretty cool idea
http://www.ssbwiki.com/Category:Smashers
Also it makes rubbernecking easier and less awkward
as much as i understand the reason for it, the "deceased smashers" section is kind of uncomfortable
[quote=Khaki]I've always enjoyed the comp smash player wiki, it's a pretty cool idea
http://www.ssbwiki.com/Category:Smashers
Also it makes rubbernecking easier and less awkward[/quote]
as much as i understand the reason for it, the "deceased smashers" section is kind of uncomfortable
Regardless, I wonder what it would take to set this up. I'm not privy myself to any info about the various personalities in the community, much less have any important contacts or be connected, but I'm more than willing to lend what editing and writing skills I have. This would probably be quite a bit to add to this site all at once, and I know we are all excited and waiting to see the "Guides" section.
Regardless, I wonder what it would take to set this up. I'm not privy myself to any info about the various personalities in the community, much less have any important contacts or be connected, but I'm more than willing to lend what editing and writing skills I have. This would probably be quite a bit to add to this site all at once, and I know we are all excited and waiting to see the "Guides" section.
Along with bios of players, it should shed some light on pushing methods, playstyles, etc. Something like the wiki Teamliquid has.
Along with bios of players, it should shed some light on pushing methods, playstyles, etc. Something like the wiki Teamliquid has.
why not just try and use the official team fortress 2 wiki ?_?
why not just try and use the official team fortress 2 wiki ?_?
but it must be published on esea news otherwise im not doing it heh i need to feel important
but it must be published on esea news otherwise im not doing it heh i need to feel important
edit: wreath raped me and now i feel dumb.
this post is in honor of the great wreath ^_^
edit: wreath raped me and now i feel dumb.
this post is in honor of the great wreath ^_^
http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Competitive_play
i dont know but i think trying to inform the pub masses is better than not trying and just keeping to our lil community
http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Competitive_play
i dont know but i think trying to inform the pub masses is better than not trying and just keeping to our lil community
edited my post because wreath is right and i feel dumb gg
edited my post because wreath is right and i feel dumb gg
GeMAlong with bios of players, it should shed some light on pushing methods, playstyles, etc. Something like the wiki Teamliquid has.
I think Team rosters and players/casters/community personalities would be good for now. Pushing methods and playstyles can either go on the official wiki like stated above - or in the guides section here, once that is completed/unveiled.
Edit: Oh wait, are you talking about individual playstyles? eg. Clockwork is a dm scout, etc.?
[quote=GeM]Along with bios of players, it should shed some light on pushing methods, playstyles, etc. Something like the wiki Teamliquid has.[/quote]
I think Team rosters and players/casters/community personalities would be good for now. Pushing methods and playstyles can either go on the official wiki like stated above - or in the guides section here, once that is completed/unveiled.
Edit: Oh wait, are you talking about individual playstyles? eg. Clockwork is a dm scout, etc.?
Lil_NathanGeMAlong with bios of players, it should shed some light on pushing methods, playstyles, etc. Something like the wiki Teamliquid has.
I think Team rosters and players/casters/community personalities would be good for now. Pushing methods and playstyles can either go on the official wiki like stated above - or in the guides section here, once that is completed/unveiled.
Edit: Oh wait, are you talking about individual playstyles? eg. Clockwork is a dm scout, etc.?
Something like that. Passive scout play, retard roaming soldier, stuff like that. Maybe even getting into the mechanics of the game like aiming styles and such (I always like a quick read no matter how irrelevant)
[quote=Lil_Nathan][quote=GeM]Along with bios of players, it should shed some light on pushing methods, playstyles, etc. Something like the wiki Teamliquid has.[/quote]
I think Team rosters and players/casters/community personalities would be good for now. Pushing methods and playstyles can either go on the official wiki like stated above - or in the guides section here, once that is completed/unveiled.
Edit: Oh wait, are you talking about individual playstyles? eg. Clockwork is a dm scout, etc.?[/quote]
Something like that. Passive scout play, retard roaming soldier, stuff like that. Maybe even getting into the mechanics of the game like aiming styles and such (I always like a quick read no matter how irrelevant)