I lurk more than I post, but here's what I think:

$5 is fine for for TF.TV+; it's basically just a donation, and 20 cents a day is reasonable for something so optional. People spend 10 bucks on a movie ticket, 5 doesn't seem too bad.

A really easy thing to implement that I would really implore you to implement: Let me donate for multiple months at a time. Unless you have a system that requires you to do this month to month, it would be so much easier to drop $30 for 6 months or $60 for the year. I really don't see a downside to this for anyone, and it would only possibly generate more revenue. Please consider this. EDIT: Went full retard again

Fragging is fine imo, it definitely adds to the charm of the forums, but I really have (/had) no idea what the stars were. If we're at all discussing the possibility of an updated layout, I agree with Lange that the stars are kind of pointless.

Despite occasionally going full retard on here, I do like these forums and will be happy to support them with a donation.

Mousepad sounds really cool!
Also, I'd totally get a sweatshirt.

This was awesome :)
Great job!

I lol'd

When is the next one?

I think that in general (and as usual) Hildreth is right.
If the "pre-season" game has weight, then why not just call it a regular season game?
If it doesn't have weight, then why have it?

If UGC wants to test maps, then have an optional "map testing day" with incentives to teams that participate.

If pre-season is really meant for placement reasons, then surely you'd need more than one single game to get an idea of what's going on? One match can't possibly give you that much information. Especially one that isn't taken 100% seriously.

Hey guys, as some of you know, I run a TF2 blog where I talk about some of the Highlights of the Platinum HL scene. I run interviews, talk about stats, and generally try to be entertaining and a little informative. You can check out my archives if you're interested in what I've done in the past.

Here's my most recent post:

http://nicetf2meetyou.tumblr.com/post/60845343091/plat-stats-season-11-preseason

Thanks!

With plenty of strong teams in Platinum, I'm sure it'll be a season to remember!
And I'm going to do my best to at least have *some* coverage, though I can't promise it'll be less boring than Hein's.

Added for Pocket tryout

Haha one day I'll live that down...today is not that day!

Hey there, my name is Wills. I've played Soldier for two seasons in UGC Steel, but really think I'd like to give ESEA a try. I can Pocket or Roam, Main-call or not, and I play Heavy at a High Silver level. Not the most impressive resume, as I'm the first to admit, but I'm really dedicated to improving and would love to be given a tryout.
Thank you for your consideration.

~Wills

PS - Here is my Steam profile.

With B4nny and Mustard both on Scout

Yeah, even I get that it wasn't OpenPlugin now

I mean, even if they DID want to ban somebody to raise awareness (which they don't do because that's not how VAC works), why would they go after a NAHL player instead of a Premiership Div ETF2L player? That's the league most connected to the Plugin, and has higher profile members than a UGC admin.

It's really starting to look like I'm going to have to get my apology pants on pretty soon...

I have a G500, and it's great except my mousepad is a Steel Series and it doesn't play nice all the time. I would really like to hear somebody explain both why the weight system is "bad" or useless, and what the advantage of G400 is (just the sensor?).
I'm probably going to be building/buying a new comp soon, so I'd like to get an educated opinion (unlike my own haha)

...And I thought I came off like an asshole in this thread...