I suggest the owner of TF2C report this guy to the FBI's Internet Crime Compliance Center (IC3) http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

Provide all relevant Steam ID's he has used and IP addresses. They might ignore it now, or perhaps if they have received other intel about this kid DDOS'ing others, maybe they'll go after him. You better stop kid, what you are doing is a crime and can land you behind bars. He might be using a VPN, but chances are he's signed into TF2C and tf.tv multiple times without one.

I just updated my MGE server a few hours ago (was having the problem with everyone spawning in a black room). Which is not uncommon and happens a couple times a year when valve brakes sm and mm.

I used the latest stable snapshot (I'm running a VPS running linux ubutnu server). I used: http://www.sourcemod.net/snapshots.php

1.7.3-git5247.tar.gz

Then I used the latest stable (non-dev) linux snapshot for metamod.

http://www.metamodsource.net/snapshots

1.10.6-git943.tar.gz

Downloaded them, exacted them to the same folder then just used WinSCP to drag and drop and overwrite the old files in /addons and /cfg. You may need to backup your sourcemod admins file if you have admins steam ID's in there, then just replace it later. My server is working just fine after doing this. Perhaps try these versions if you are on linux. Also insure that all plugins are loaded by typing sm plugins in console to see whats listed.

Western Union can be legit. I've used it a couple times for international business (cheaper for sample orders than a wire transfer by far). However more than likely he will send out an email and try to do a fake middle man/broker/escrow scam, and will send you a spoof Western Union email saying send the laptop and the money will be released once you send them a tracking number. If its normal western union, all he will need is your full name and city then he can send you money and you can pick up the cash. There is no other bs middle man stuff. 99% sure its a scam, but you could tell him to go ahead and send you the money and you will ship it out once you have cash in hand.

Although this is his first partial season playing soldier in invite, I believe he has the most hours on soldier which is funny considering demo and scout have been his mains.

Happened to me a few times, random unjustified mumble bans. Luckily they usually don't last long, so its not a big deal.

30 minutes for first offence I think, but after that the ban could turn into a several hour or several day ban if you continue to rack up mumbility points. If you can prove you were in mumble or tried to join or whatever and there were issues, sometimes people post on the TF2C forums and an admin can remove the ban.

Well, you may first want to verify that this is indeed in issue with this monitor and isn't the result of a video card signal issue. If you can, try another video source such as a different computer or game console. It is possible that some of the hardware is failing. I've heard of some monitor companies such as Samsung using poor quality capacitors on some monitors leading the monitors to fail in just a few years of use. On the bright side though, repairing these monitors and TV's is just a few dollars in parts (if you know what you are doing).

Also you may want to google search your monitors model number to see if other people are reporting similar issues. You may find some other fix or some other way to troubleshoot the issue.

I generally ignore the shit talkers and taunters. If you react, you will give them all the more reason to continue. If you don't react, they will stop out of bordem and move onto something else. There are a few toxic assholes in the community that I just simply avoid and don't play with. If you are not having fun, then don't play. Sometimes I'll avoid toxic lobbies or pugs if I know I probably won't have any fun.

If you lose a match or something you may need sometime to wind down from that loss. Maybe going into a pub and destroying a bunch of noobs will help. Or just try play a different game to wind down for a bit. That seems to help.

Also if you feel TF2 is making you depressed or frequently getting you in a bad mood or something, eliminate it. Don't play, or just play it casually. Games should be a fun escape from reality, should be something chill and relaxing. If you don't find yourself recovering soon, I agree you may want to seek a doctor or therapist/ counselor.

Hey don't feel too bad... I've played with players that go 2-24 or even 0-24. We had a demo the other day that did 19 DPM on process 0 kills and like 12 deaths. I'd honestly say 9-23 isn't that bad for your first lobby.

The gully was close, everything else wasn't. Process 5-0 (group stages), Viaduct (3-0). Looking forward to watching this match hope it starts close to on time...

Perfect timing for me 2AM PST is when I'm awake! :)

I do agree that the last thread did make a couple unfortunate turns, but a little moderation could have taken care of some of that. Or some better rules and requirements for making a post. The last thread did lead to around 30 UGC bans, and quite a few TF2C and ETF2L ones as well.

There are several reasons why reporting them in an open community like this is a good idea:

1) There are multiple communities where comp players play which includes UGC, ETF2L, ESEA, TF2C, Pugme, tf2pickup, MGE and DM servers. If you report him to a league admin or to center, that information stays with the league or with center, and is generally not openly shared. I know there is some level of internal communication between UGC, ETF2L and TF2C, but not much beyond that and none of that is made public.

2) If you run across this player again in the future, a google search of their steam ID would pull up a thread like this where you can find out that the individual has been deemed a cheater.

3) To shame the player and to make a larger audience aware that they are a cheater and to watch out for them or any of their alts

4) To make it well known to the community that we look out for cheaters and report them. Think if those neighborhood watch signs that they put up in communities all over the US.

5) Sharing STV's and other proof can enable others to also keep out a watchful eye

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IMO if a thread like this is to stay open, or the old one opened up I think a few guidelines would improve things:

1) Only make a post if you are 99% convinced after watching an STV that someone is cheating.

2) Always ask for a friend or someone else some-what familiar with cheating to review that STV and correspeonding logs, to confirm your suspicion prior to making a post.

3) If you *think* someone is cheating but are not quite sure, keep that information private for now and contact league admins or someone else in the community that has found a handful of cheaters (several people you can contact).

TF2C and UGC actively look for alts and ban them. It's not as easy as you think. Plus someone with a 100 hour fresh account that is absolutely crushing everyone would raise more than a few eyebrows in UGC.

Sucks that its at 8AM my time. I'll be sleeping lol. Guess I'll catch the replay VOD

Yep, that disconnect sound would indicate a short that caused the mouse to disconnect from the USB port (same effect as unplugging the mouse for a second then plugging it back in). The most cords on most mice just tend to give out after a couple years worth of gaming. My old MX518 mouse lasted about 3 years before the cord started randomly shorting out.

I was in a pinch to get it working again, so I had an old HP optical mouse, which turns out to be OEM'ed by logitech. I opened it up, and used it as a donor mouse. I swapped that cord into the logitech MX518. 5 pin plug and was good to go for another year until that cord went out (it was relatively thin). The OEM cords, especially the braided ones should last a decent while. Later I just bought an OEM cord on ebay for like $6. But now that mouse is just a backup one.

I like the engie uber strat! :)

Not sure if I agree with the pryo taunt kill strat, but It did work out and was hilarious!

Whats wrong with the mouse? How is it on its "last legs." Usually when people say something like this, the mouse cord is shorted out and needs to be replaced. If it sometimes stops working for a second or two then its probably the cord.

If so, you can remove the mouse feet then there will be a few screws under them. Then buy a little kit like this for $10: http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-quality-Logitech-G500-G500S-G5-Mice-USB-mouse-cable-Line-Mouse-Feet-/301671367561?hash=item463d03c389

And you can unplug the old cord plug the new one in, put the screws back in and then put the new mouse feet on. Even if you do plan on upgrading mice, it might not be a bad idea to repair your old one and keep it as a backup if possible.