Team Fortress 2: Highlander {Availability/Scheduling}

[Terywj [태리]]

Welcome the general all-purpose thread for Team Fortress 2 Highlander! The purpose of this thread is to gather everyone is interested in playing in a pseudo-competitive Team Fortress 2 league of sorts. That said, many of the rules and regulations have yet to be determined and can only be until we have readied teams and the like. However, the main structure of this league is that this is Highlander setup. What is Highlander? It's a setup in which each team is composed of nine players. Within each team, there is one of each class on the roster. No more, no less. The specific game mode has yet to be determined, but we're looking into King of The Hill / 5 Control Points setup, and if this is successful we could even have Capture The Flag in the future.

Rules
[collapse=Details]Teams
- Each class is represented once.
- Switching classes mid-game is allowed.

Items
- Full item set bonuses are banned, if you plan on using those either forfeit one of the weapons or the hat.
- The Enforcer and Dead Ringer are mutually exclusive. You can only use one or the other.

Style
- We'll start with KOTH / 5CP.
- We'll look into CTF / Payload / Arena.
- We'll (probably) never do AD / Payload Race.

- Each "set" will consist of rounds. Rounds being the regular / actual match.
- Sets are best of three.[/collapse]
How Do I Sign Up?
This, my friend, is easy! All you have to do, is post here with your Steam ID, your time zone, and then a short profile discussing which classes you excel in / prefer to play. For the purposes of Highlander, this makes team organizing much easier, because we don't want nine people on a team who all play Soldier the best, or having people who have time zones all over the place. For an example, see my own submission / registration below. Keep in mind you do not have to structure your registration in an identical format, but just something similar and easy to read.

Participants
[collapse=Spreadsheet]

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Teams
Team 1: Sonic The Baron, Dark Horse, Glowworm, UltiMario, Krynxe (Captain), Terywj, Pnaleek, The Paprika Killer, Ulises3000
Team 2: S l o X, Atrem, F8AL, John2k4, Xyless, Bionic, Clam Stacker, Smashjin, GwJumpman (Captain)

Server Information
(Coming soon.)

As usual, post here or contact me if you have any questions / have stuff I could add to the OP. I hope to have lots of fun organizing and running this!​

 

[John2k4]

Smashboards: John2k4
Steam ID: John2k4
Time Zone: MST
[collapse=Class Data]
Main: Demoman
Secondary: Spy
Comfortable: Sniper, Medic, Heavy, Scout, Pyro, Engineer
Non-Comfortable: Soldier
[/collapse]

 

[Isatis]

Smashboards: Bionic
Steam ID: bionick7
Time Zone: EST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Engineer
Secondary: Medic
Comfortable: Heavy, Soldier, Pyro, Scout
Non-Comfortable: Demoman, Spy, Sniper[/collapse]

 

[Krynxe]

Steam ID: Krynxe
Time Zone: PST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Heavy
Secondary: Demoman, Spy
Comfortable: Soldier, Medic, Scout, Pyro
Non-comfortable: Engi, Sniper[/collapse]

I also propose the discussion of whether or not specific things should be banned. Many people complain about lack of balance in competitive tf2, so if certain items or tactics are unanimously considered unfair (even though it can be performed by both teams, making it "fair" but still unbalanced) their banning could be agreed upon. The first thing that comes to mind is the Axtiguisher, idk if it's been nerfed since I last played but its ability to be essentially combo'd into with the degreaser and being an insta kill on most classes is so stupid. I remember going 47:1 on arena_badland using degreas./shotty/axting. and completely carried my team with it lol. (This was not too long after the degreaser came out) I had 3 medics on me when it came to change the map LOL.

I'd personally like to see a few vanilla tf2 matches. (hats/remodel items are exceptions) Not to hate on all the new items Valve has been releasing, but I find the game a bit less fun and significantly more frustrating with a lot of the new items. (Which seem less team oriented, and more soloist.) Mainly things like degreaser+melee, demoknight, mini sentries, sandvich (as much as I love using this item, it's undoubtedly overpowered in arena), blutsauger, lucksman, etc.


tl;dr Maybe discuss banning certain items or playing vanilla (occasionally)

 

[John2k4]

I'm with you on that; Vanilla TF2 matches would be good for a tournament setting.

 

[Terywj [태리]]

Keep in mind this won't be arena though. We could always incorporate something like the UGC Highlander item lists if case may be, but I agree bringing this up now is better than later.

 

[Krynxe]

Oh, I had some impression that highlander was only arena. I like arena cause of the whole "one life, take it seriously" (and being able to be the center of attention of your team being the last one, getting that adrenaline and taking the effort to make that comeback) But if we'd be doing KOTH I think it might be a bit funner for everyone and we'd have less of a balance issue.

 

[Terywj [태리]]

I just dropped by the UGC Highlander website, and apparently there are no item bans. They do ban the bonuses from full item sets, though. We'll have to look into this as more and more people sign up.

 

[Krynxe]

Ah yeah, I have the Fez set I use sometimes. Dead ringer with absolutely no noise is a bit stupid lol, but the eternal reward does suck so I think it auto balances.

 

[GwJ]

Steam ID: GwJumpman
Time Zone: EST
[collapse=Class Data]
Main: Spy
Secondary: Scout
Comfortable: Pyro, Engineer, Medic
Not Comfortable: Soldier, Demoman, Heavy, Sniper[/collapse]

:D

 

[Deleted member]

Steam ID: baronofbarons
Time Zone: PST

[collapse=Class Data]
Main: Scout
Secondary: Heavy
Comfortable: Soldier, Pyro, Engineer, Spy
Uncomfortable: Demoman[/collapse]

 

[S l o X]

Steam ID: Sloxify
Time Zone: EST
[COLLAPSE="Class Data"]Main: Scout
Secondary: Demoman
Comfortable: Medic
Uncomfortable: Soldier, Heavy, Sniper[/COLLAPSE]

 

[Glöwworm]

Smashboards: Glowworm
Steam ID:
Time Zone: PST

[collapse="Class Data"]Main: Pyro
Secondary: Scout
Comfortable: Medic, Spy, Sniper, Soldier, Engineer
Uncomfortable: Heavy, Demoman[/collapse]

 

[UltiMario]

Steam ID: UltiMario
Time Zone: EST
[collapse="Class Data"]Main: Demoman
Secondary: Scout, Pyro, Soldier
Comfortable: Medic, Heavy
Uncomfortable: Spy, Sniper, Engineer[/collapse]

No set bonuses would sort of **** with me since I rely on the Expert Ordinance's minor boost quite often.

 

[Terywj [태리]]

And we have a hypothetical team! Now, only 18-27 more.

lol

 

[Deleted member]

would it be hard for me to join this being a team based thing and all?

steam: The Paprika Killer
Time zone: CET

Spoiler

main: scout
seconddary: Heavy
comfortable with: sniper, pyro
not comfortable: the rest

 

[Terywj [태리]]

Well. If you can make the actual days we play, then I don't think it should be problem. I will list you.

 

[ulises3000]

Steam: Ulises3000
Time Zone: CST
[COLLAPSE="Class Data"]Main:Spy
Secondary: Soldier, Scout
Comfortable: Demoman, Sniper, Pyro
Uncomfortable: Heavy, Medic, Engineer[/COLLAPSE]

 

[Krynxe]

I went ahead and organized the OP's player listing by class, making it easier to read through and build teams. (I also added Ulises.) It might look better to remove the extra layer of collapse tags on players' class preferences too. Also, if we get significantly more of certain classes and not enough of others, it might help to advertize their secondaries right by their name or something.

Anybody who is fine or comfortable playing all or most of the classes, tell Tery and so he can add the asterisk by your name. People willing to fill in for the least wanted spots, especially those who main surplus classes, will really help us develop teams quicker. I already included myself.

[COLLAPSE="Profiles by Main Class"]
Scout:
[collapse=Sonic The Baron]Steam ID: baronofbarons
Time Zone: PST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Scout
Secondary: Heavy
Comfortable: Soldier, Pyro, Engineer, Spy
Uncomfortable: Demoman[/collapse][/collapse]
[collapse=S l o X]Steam ID: Sloxify
Time Zone: EST
[collapse="Class Data"]Main: Scout
Secondary: Demoman
Comfortable: Medic
Uncomfortable: Soldier, Heavy, Sniper[/collapse][/collapse]
[collapse=The Paprika Killer]Steam ID: The Paprika Killer
Time Zone: CET
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Scout
Secondary: Heavy
Comfortable: Sniper, Pyro
Uncomfortable: Soldier, Medic, Demoman, Spy, Engineer[/collapse][/collapse]
Soldier:
N/A
Pyro:
[collapse=Terywj]Steam ID: Terywj
Time Zone: EST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Pyro
Secondary: Soldier
Comfortable: Medic, Scout, Heavy, Spy, Engineer
Uncomfortable: Demoman, Sniper[/collapse][/collapse]
[collapse=Glowworm]Steam ID: yanxiang
Time Zone: PST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Pyro
Secondary: Scout
Comfortable: Medic, Spy, Sniper, Soldier, Engineer
Uncomfortable: Heavy, Demoman[/collapse][/collapse]
Demoman:
[collapse=John2k4]Steam ID: John2k4
Time Zone: MST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Demoman
Secondary: Spy
Comfortable: Sniper, Medic, Heavy, Scout, Pyro, Engineer
Uncomfortable: Soldier[/collapse][/collapse]
[collapse=UltiMario]Steam ID: UltiMario
Time Zone: EST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Demoman
Secondary: Scout, Pyro, Soldier
Comfortable: Medic, Heavy
Uncomfortable: Spy, Sniper, Engineer[/collapse][/collapse]
Heavy:
[collapse=Krynxe*]Steam ID: Krynxe
Time Zone: PST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Heavy
Secondary: Demoman, Spy
Comfortable: Soldier, Medic, Scout, Pyro
Uncomfortable: Engineer, Sniper[/collapse][/collapse]
Engineer:
[collapse=Bionic]Steam ID: bionick7
Time Zone: EST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Engineer
Secondary: Medic
Comfortable: Heavy, Soldier, Pyro, Scout
Non-Comfortable: Demoman, Spy, Sniper[/collapse][/collapse]
Medic:
N/A
Sniper:
N/A
Spy:
[collapse=GwJumpman]Steam ID: GwJumpman
Time Zone: EST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Spy
Secondary: Scout
Comfortable: Pyro, Engineer, Medic
Uncomfortable: Soldier, Demoman, Heavy, Sniper[/collapse][/collapse]
[COLLAPSE="Ulises"]Steam: Ulises3000
Time Zone: CST
[COLLAPSE="Class Data"]Main:Spy
Secondary: Soldier, Scout
Comfortable: Demoman, Sniper, Pyro
Uncomfortable: Heavy, Medic, Engineer[/COLLAPSE][/COLLAPSE]

* - Is fine and comfortable with filling in most or all class roles if necessary.
[/COLLAPSE]

 

[PNaleek]

Smashboards: PNaleek
Steam ID: Naleek
Time Zone: PST

[collapse="Class Data"]Main: Medic
Secondary: Pyro
Comfortable: Soldier, Heavy, Scout, Demo
Uncomfortable: Spy, Sniper, Engie,[/collapse]

 

[Terywj [태리]]

Actually, Krynxe, I have an Excel spreadsheet detailing class compatibility of all the signups and a complimentary one which groups the time zones together, so I've got that covered. Thanks for that, though! ^^

 

[Krynxe]

Oh okay, cool. Glad you're keeping it organized then.

 

[Terywj [태리]]

The OP has been reorganized a little. My Excel spreadsheet has also been updated, and we might be looking at Eastern vs. Western division right now. We'll have to wait for more people though, naturally.

 

[F8AL]

Smashboards: F8AL
Steam ID: F8AL09
Time Zone: EST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Pyro
Secondary: Soldier, Engineer
Comfortable: Scout, Medic
Non-Comfortable: Sniper, Demoman, Heavy, Spy
[/collapse]

 

[Terywj [태리]]

So we're stuck at 13. Five more and we could at least have a competition. Hm.

 

[GwJ]

After we hit 18, how would we decide teams? Team captain then high school dodgeball-esque picking?

 

[Terywj [태리]]

Most likely. That is the most ideal setup. Are there any people who would be willing to serve as team captains?

 

[GwJ]

I'll do it if no one else wants to. I haven't played with everyone here so I don't think I'd be able to choose the best team I could think of.

 

[John2k4]

I would do that...I play too much TF2.

 

[Xyless]

Smashboards: Xyless
Steam ID: Xyless
Time Zone: CST
[collapse=Class Data]Main: Heavy
Secondary: Pyro
Comfortable: Scout, Medic, Spy, Sniper (Huntsman), Demoman
Non-Comfortable: Sniper (Non-Huntsman), Engineer, Soldier[/collapse]

 

[Krynxe]

So Mr.GwJ and I are assigned team captains. We're not sure what that entails yet, and we're currently still figuring out a system to choose the teams. (Considering dodgeball style won't quite work.) From how it looks now we're going to make sure (once we get 18+ people) that everyone has their assigned class so we make sure we have 2 of each. For now, just try to get fellow smashers that play tf2 in here to participate.

 

[Clam Stacker]

[COLLAPSE="Clam Stacker"]Steam ID: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198011460947/
Time Zone: PST
Main: Scout
Secondary: Engineer
Comfortable: Soldier, medic
Uncomfortable: Sniper, demoman[/COLLAPSE]

Hopefully I don't suck at this game as much as I do at melee...

 

[Terywj [태리]]

Just three more, now!

 

[Krynxe]

4 scouts, 0 snipers. -> 2 scouts, 2 snipers.
Figure it out scouts, lol.

Spoiler

jk though, wait until we get those 3 other people cause they could be sniper mains

 

[GwJ]

Holy lack of Snipers.

 

[Terywj [태리]]

Too bad M@v disappeared somewhere kinda.

 

[Xyless]

I used to be able to snipe reliably, but then I stopped playing TF2 for about half a year, and I only used Huntsman since, so I don't even know if I can still do it.

 

[Smashjin]

I'll join, hopefully my game doesn't give me problems like it has been. Been playing it without sound the last couple times because it kept crashing on my Mac.

Steam ID: http://steamcommunity.com/id/BurtonIndie/
Time Zone: EST
[COLLAPSE="Class Info"]Main: Sniper
Secondary: Demoman/Medic
Comfortable: Pyro, Heavy, Engineer, Soldier (can't rocket jump too well though)
Uncomfortable: Spy, Scout ( I'm just kinda okay at Scout, though I don't mind playing it)[/COLLAPSE]

I'll try and get my friend to post and get into this as well, he's better then me but he doesn't think he's good enough or something.

 

[Terywj [태리]]

And we have our first Sniper main. :3

The OP has been edited.

 

[Smashjin]

And we have our first Sniper main. :3

The OP has been edited.

I was kinda surprised because almost every game I go into usually has a million snipers on each team.