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Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 18, 2009, 03:53:04 PM
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/tournament/tf2/

Anyone interested?


Team Captain:
 Marlin(sorry, but I think I earn it for tryin' to wrangle this up.)

Team(so far):
Polyhedron(maybe?)

Topcatyo

Cat(after 26th)

Exclamation

Discoball

Katamari
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: PolyhedronClock on May 18, 2009, 04:04:27 PM
That sounds pretty cool and all, they didn't even say anything about a no sandman rule, which normally sets itself as a srsfag game. But they did say crits are off, which is a really downer for me.

I might give it a go.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 18, 2009, 04:06:46 PM
I'm glad crits are off, crits are I'm a edgy teen.

It says standard weapons only, does that mean no achievement weapons?
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: TremcladClock on May 18, 2009, 04:16:45 PM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1582098I'm glad crits are off, crits are I'm a edgy teen.

It says standard weapons only, does that mean no achievement weapons?

globviously
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 18, 2009, 04:39:46 PM
okay, that nerfs the medic pretty well, I guess it also removes any chance of crits besides knifin' and shootin'.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DiscoBallClock on May 18, 2009, 04:43:21 PM
I'd enter, but the only class I'm mildly good at is Heavy and I still suck on that one.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 18, 2009, 04:46:36 PM
For now, we need all the clocks we can get. If there are too many of us, we can hold tryouts. There are seven positions, though.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DiscoBallClock on May 18, 2009, 04:48:37 PM
Sure, I'm game. I'll see if I can get my Sniper skills to increase in time for some tryouts.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 18, 2009, 04:52:14 PM
I'd say we should make a consensus on what classes should be used. When it's 5v5 capture point maps we're going to need a different strategy and maybe different types than what we're used to.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DiscoBallClock on May 18, 2009, 04:53:37 PM
I'd go for Pyros, Engis, maybe a Medic, and a Demoman/Heavy.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 18, 2009, 04:53:41 PM
Also, anyone wanting to play needs to make a profile on the escapist's forum.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: K3LTR0N on May 18, 2009, 05:03:39 PM
OH ME
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 18, 2009, 05:11:27 PM
Also, when we play, I'd like it if we all use our Clock names.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Flounderpa on May 18, 2009, 07:45:47 PM
I will go soldier, but be advised that maybe I will be unable to play, or suck unbearably
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Topcatyo on May 18, 2009, 08:41:42 PM
I'll go as whatever class we need at the moment in time.  It's the best way.

Anyway, I'm registered on the Escapist now, feel free to add me to the team roster.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 18, 2009, 09:32:14 PM
Please, all interested make a profile on the escapist forums and post the name in this thread.

Also post your steam names.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: K3LTR0N on May 18, 2009, 09:38:05 PM
i made a profile on the escapist forum
username is k3ltr0n for both
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 18, 2009, 11:31:51 PM
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/519.114017

What do you think of this dude's advice?
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Topcatyo on May 19, 2009, 12:16:25 AM
Escapist username is, guess, topcatyo.
I'll get my Steam ID later.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 19, 2009, 01:47:18 AM
We're all in agreement that the team name should be "The Clock Crew" right?
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Steve on May 19, 2009, 01:56:59 AM
ENTIRE TEAM IZ BABIEZ.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: SockpuppetClock on May 19, 2009, 09:56:42 AM
loool me and a buddy were going to make a irl tf2 team, we might join in on this
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 19, 2009, 09:43:34 PM
If y'all want to join then get an escapist account and post it here already, we only have 'till friday to get this in.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on May 19, 2009, 09:57:20 PM
i'll play but i'm in europe so ping will be shitty to chicago

so it's up to you,

escapist account is generalmbison

i'll get you my steamid later if i'm in
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 20, 2009, 12:52:01 AM
Since this is due friday, I want everyone who's interested to get their escapist names in by 11:59 Central Standard Time tomorrow.

Also, because of the ping precaution, our two european guys will have to be the alternates if we get more than 3 americans, and if we get more than 4 americans, we'll do some tryouts tomorrow or thursday. I hope you'll understand.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: LuxenbergClock on May 20, 2009, 01:15:22 AM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;1582717generalmbison
awww yeah
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Steve on May 20, 2009, 09:49:36 AM
The team should be named after an inside joke.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: TorchClock on May 20, 2009, 10:40:10 AM
I'm in.

My Escapist username is: TheDeathOfHell

Steam Username: alexleven

Steam ID: STEAM_0:0:12970348

(Do Steam IDs change between games, if it does I'll have to get the TF2 one)

edit: im american btw
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Exclamation Mark on May 20, 2009, 12:27:57 PM
I don't have a mic currently, but with luck I can get one.


Also I will do either medic or demoman, but I can always doubleteam with sockpuppet as scout if needed
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DiscoBallClock on May 20, 2009, 04:20:13 PM
Steam ID and Escapist profile are both DiscoBallClock.

I'm from Europe as well, but I've had no trouble with overseas servers so far, so yeah.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: catclock on May 20, 2009, 08:36:17 PM
Quote from: Tom Dumont;1582143I'd go for Pyros, Engis, maybe a Medic, and a Demoman/Heavy.

No no no no NOOOOOO

Heavies, Pyros and Engis are basically useless, Engies to a lesser extent.

The best team would be a team of all Demomen but you're limited to one demoman so there's that.


Then it should really rotate around soldiers and scouts and bounce around those depending on the situation. Of course there will also be a medic but still. OF COURSE I WILL PLAY SPY SINCE YOU KNOW IM JUST SO GODLY B]
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Topcatyo on May 20, 2009, 08:42:25 PM
Do you need that big number that is my Steam ID?  Or is my Escapist account enough?
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: catclock on May 20, 2009, 08:48:51 PM
http://steamcommunity.com/id/Flandre_Scarlet
Oh also Marlin here's my shittt
My account name on Escapist is Flandre Scarlet as well.

I believe my SteamID is 0:0:18700892

Also also schedule has changed contact me on Steam ASAP >w<
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: poringclock on May 20, 2009, 09:28:50 PM
Oh I would love to join I am a PRO soldier.

http://steamcommunity.com/id/Pachuri

Escapist name is Pachuri Aswell

STEAM_0:1:17362777
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 01:19:41 AM
There's only six spots besides mine, and 7 people gave me their escapist names by the deadline. Would you guys be able to do a tryout tomorrow?


I have to check about the necessity of your steam ids, since I don't see a space for them on the sign-up screen.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Exclamation Mark on May 21, 2009, 08:39:53 AM
Escape name is: JudgeDredd


I SWEAR TO GOD IF I DON'T GET IN MARLIN
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: K3LTR0N on May 21, 2009, 08:51:06 AM
I cant tomorrow or this weekend, i'm going to be out of town )':
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DiscoBallClock on May 21, 2009, 10:48:22 AM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1583242There's only six spots besides mine, and 7 people gave me their escapist names by the deadline. Would you guys be able to do a tryout tomorrow?


I have to check about the necessity of your steam ids, since I don't see a space for them on the sign-up screen.
I'm available tomorrow.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 12:24:25 PM
Fine, exclamation, you're the last one though.

I think we should have the europeans play on a chicago server to see how their lag would be on one. Digitallemon, exclamation, discoball could you three give me a time we could meet today?
Quote from: jiggy_piggy_542;1583359I cant tomorrow or this weekend, i'm going to be out of town )':
But you will be back by the 27th, right?
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DiscoBallClock on May 21, 2009, 12:24:57 PM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1583438Fine, exclamation, you're the last one though.

I think we should have the europeans play on a chicago server to see how their lag would be on one. Digitallemon, exclamation, discoball is there any time you three could meet me today?
Ready when you are.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 12:29:28 PM
Okay. since you're on right now, would you mind just going to a server now, in case we can't get the other two for some time?
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: TorchClock on May 21, 2009, 12:38:59 PM
I'll come join you even though I'm in Florida. See what you brits are up to.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 01:05:29 PM
I guess he's actually from portugal.

So, from what I saw we were playing a 4v4 match in a chicago server and discoball was handling it pretty well.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DiscoBallClock on May 21, 2009, 01:08:28 PM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1583453So, from what I saw we were playing a 4v4 match in a chicago server and discoball was handling it pretty well.
That one with me as a medic and you as a soldier 1-on-1 was pretty lame though :(

In like 30 mins I'll be back though.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: k0ma on May 21, 2009, 01:51:58 PM
marlinclock is a faggot
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: PowerGloveClock on May 21, 2009, 02:18:49 PM
i want in dAWG
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: K3LTR0N on May 21, 2009, 05:16:48 PM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1583438But you will be back by the 27th, right?
yar
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 05:39:09 PM
Okay, tonight I want to do a tryout for our five north american players, if we can't do anything tonight I'm going to have to just go on a judgment call for who to pick, as the deadline is tomorrow night so we don't have a lot of time to get this in.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 05:40:31 PM
Also, if anyone wants an alternate team name from The Clock Crew, post it here and we can bring it to a vote.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: TequilaClock on May 21, 2009, 05:41:56 PM
Someone give me TF2 and I'll play kthx
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 05:43:12 PM
Also, ALL people who wish to play MUST have a mic to use for communication. No exceptions, me included. I'm going to a Best Buy today.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: GearBoxClock on May 21, 2009, 06:02:23 PM
I'd join but my Firewall is fucked up right now.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 07:15:02 PM
I just learned there's gonna be a limit on teams, 64, so if tryouts are not done tonight I'm going to make the roster tonight.

Guys, I'm going to need steam ids, so post them if you haven't already, we really don't have time and if I only get 4-5 by tonight we just wont have a full roster.

I'm serious guys I feel you've been putzing around too much, I stated for everyone to post escapist names monday tuesday and wednesday. I need this information if we're to play at all.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 07:16:46 PM
Steam ID is not your name.
Do this if you can't figure yours out.
# Launch any Valve multiplayer game.
# Click Options.
# Select the Keyboard tab.
# Click the Advanced button.
# Check the box labeled Enable Developer Console.
# Click Apply and then click OK.
# Join or create a server.
# From the menu screen, press the tilde ~ key - typically in the upper left hand corner of the keyboard to load the Console.
# Type status into the console text field and press the Enter key.
# Your SteamID will be displayed next to your nickname in the console window.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 07:28:24 PM
Cat's inexplicably deleted id post :

STEAM_0:0:18700892
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: K3LTR0N on May 21, 2009, 08:33:35 PM
STEAM_0:0:16284371  apparently!
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Topcatyo on May 21, 2009, 08:37:55 PM
STEAM_1:1:7995075
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 08:38:10 PM
Okay, that's five.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 08:52:57 PM
Also, right now, when would be the best time fo  you guys to start? I would say at earliest should be 8e/7c, but it would probably be easier 9e/8c or later, since most of us would be done with dinner and all that. My problem with this is that our foreign players would be up early in the morning to play the games, and if we made it earlier in the day I think it would be harder for people like me in N.A. to be consistently open.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: K3LTR0N on May 21, 2009, 08:56:26 PM
any time today
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 09:03:01 PM
Okay, good, though I meant for when the tourny starts on the 26th or 27th.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: K3LTR0N on May 21, 2009, 09:06:32 PM
oh lol then any time after 4:30 pacific time or whatever
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 09:49:43 PM
For records: Exclamation's steam id

STEAM_0:1:17250644
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 10:27:00 PM
Okay, here's the plan. If enough people(min 5, 7 max) we get their escapist tags and steam ids by tomorrow we can make two clock crew teams.

For now, I've made my decision for the first team.

Team Captain:
Marlin
Regulars:
Topcatyo
Cat
Torch
Poring
Alternates:
Exclamation(Judge Dredd)
Katamari(K3LTR0N)

We can still have a team 2 by tomorrow if some people get their stuff in.
We already have two people I had to cut from the first team, my apologies.

Team 2(at the moment):
Discoball
DigitalLemon
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: K3LTR0N on May 21, 2009, 10:44:40 PM
i am the best at this game ever, dont judge me!
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 21, 2009, 10:58:40 PM
All team 1 members, i guess how it really works is that you should have gotten a message inviting you to our team. There is a link where you input your steam id.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: TorchClock on May 22, 2009, 11:31:12 AM
Yes I get to be with Topcatyo. Let me tell you about Topcatyo and TF2, he is beast.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 22, 2009, 12:23:54 PM
That's great torch, but you still need to confirm your invite on the escapist.

Make sure to follow that link and input your steam id there.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Steve on May 22, 2009, 02:22:28 PM
The Sanguine Vampires
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Topcatyo on May 22, 2009, 09:00:39 PM
Quote from: torch;1584159Yes I get to be with Topcatyo. Let me tell you about Topcatyo and TF2, he is beast.
You're too kind :D
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 23, 2009, 12:34:31 AM
Updated tourney rules.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/519.114758

Looks like we'll only need to bone up on two different maps, and they're pretty similar.

Also, I guess only 1 per class.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: TorchClock on May 23, 2009, 11:41:41 AM
I'll be pretty much anything other than Scout, Demoman, Sniper, and maybe Spy, not too great with him.

Also, could we try to get a team practice in before this starts?
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 23, 2009, 12:11:15 PM
It'd be nice. I was hoping maybe we could get some people for this clock crew game at 2e or maybe tonight around 9-10e
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DiscoBallClock on May 23, 2009, 02:21:21 PM
STEAM_0:0:24519343

Here we go.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 26, 2009, 11:57:44 AM
Bad news guys, we didn't make the list. I told you guys that we needed to get this in quickly, but there's always next time.

There's a chance that teams drop out and we're on the waiting list, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

At least next time I already have all the information.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Topcatyo on May 26, 2009, 03:19:34 PM
Damn.
More time to practice then, eh?

Also, Steam won't let me log in what the fuck.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Silly Putty Clock on May 26, 2009, 03:23:42 PM
I'm best with pyro, but I still suck at it because I've hardly played TF2 at all.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 26, 2009, 05:00:45 PM
I just knew I shouldn't've waited so long.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: K3LTR0N on May 26, 2009, 05:04:03 PM
AW POO
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: TorchClock on May 26, 2009, 05:23:14 PM
I shall scour the lands for TF2 tournaments. And when I find them, I shall ROARRRRRRRRRRRR. And may we all assemble, under the two suns of Tatooine, AND WE SHALL ANNOUNCE, THE CLOCK CREW IS HERE.

Also we'll win because I'll have my Razer keyboard that I won.[/brag]
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Topcatyo on May 26, 2009, 08:30:56 PM
Is anyone else having problems logging into Steam?  'Cause this shit won't let me log in or send me the e-mail I'm requesting to retrieve my account.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: TorchClock on May 27, 2009, 05:34:36 AM
https://support.steampowered.com/
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Fire Extinguisher Clock on June 02, 2009, 06:23:02 AM
I sure wish I had TF2.
Im good as Scout, the bonker.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Steve on June 04, 2009, 09:13:31 AM
How could yopu be a good scout if you don't have TF2?
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DiscoBallClock on June 04, 2009, 11:05:28 AM
Quote from: Steve;1592993How could yopu be a good scout if you don't have TF2?
Maybe he's going insane.

MEDIC!
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Steve on June 05, 2009, 05:30:10 AM
Quote from: Tom Dumont;1593069Maybe he's going insane.

MEDIC!
I'm a great medic, i don't know why i play him so much though, i oprefer blowing things up not injecting aids into people.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: DiscoBallClock on June 05, 2009, 10:31:59 AM
Quote from: Steve;1593719I'm a great medic, i don't know why i play him so much though, i oprefer blowing things up not injecting aids into people.
I go Medic sometimes, but only when I'm not doing well offensively.
Title: Escapist TF2 Tourney
Post by: Steve on June 05, 2009, 12:06:44 PM
i also play defensive medic for no reason too.