Matchups this weekend [31 Mar / 1 Apr]

Hugh · March 2012

<div class="IPBDescription">Looks like it's going to be massive!</div>Hi everyone,

I've been getting tidbits of info and invites to various games this weekend, and it looks like it is shaping up to be absolutely massive for competitive NS2. So far I've heard about these games:

Saturday | 1600 PST | 156 v All In
Sunday | 1100 PST | Archaea v Exertus
Sunday | 1600 PST | 156 v 420
Sunday | 1130 PST | Skulkrush v 156
Sunday | 1700 PST | 420 v Cydweithrediad

I'm guessing they've changed since I've heard, or are in flux or whatever. I've heard rumours of a mini-tournament happening as well. In a fantastic coincidence, I may have access to a hacky new spectator mode this weekend, which could take NS2 casting to a new level.

Anyway tl;dr, this weekend is looking sick, what games are on? Who's playing? And approximately what degree of awesome would it be, if every single one was livecast / youtubed?

Luitjens · March 2012

I can't wait, this will be an epic weekend. Lets make this happen guys! Meet together, post, converse lets get everyone involved so we can get some sort of mini-tournament going on.

As far as I know, its a possibility between All-in, 156, 420, and Darkside for the mini-tournament so far.

IronHorse · March 2012

420 is definitely there, mini tournament rumors are definitely in full effect (you should take the reigns on that one, Hugh) and you should definitely elaborate on this spectator mode! :)

JuCCi · March 2012

:) Im just waiting to hear back from -[420]- papa, and #156, There some rules that some teams would like to talk about before the games are final. Those rules will be around the onos unless they fix it. All-In is in!

Flayra · March 2012

Awesome!

I know that I'll be watching, popcorn in hand.

swalk · March 2012

Looks awesome.
Personally I am very much looking forward to Archaea vs Exertus, don't miss that one Hugh!

JuCCi · March 2012

The devs should get into this :)

GORGEous · March 2012

Unfortunately, I don't think D|S will be able to play this weekend.

Shiv is going out of town and rantology is mailing her computer. If you want to pencil us in, we can play our games over the week // the weekend after (6-8th). We're down for games, just missing 2 of our players for this weekend. :(

WasabiOne · March 2012

also we are unsure of the format, so what is it?

ScardyBob · March 2012

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GORGEous @ Mar 27 2012, 11:43 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1918662"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'>Unfortunately, I don't think D|S will be able to play this weekend.

Shiv is going out of town and rantology is mailing her computer. If you want to pencil us in, we can play our games over the week // the weekend after (6-8th). We're down for games, just missing 2 of our players for this weekend. :(</div>
While I definitely like the idea, maybe we should postpone it till the weekend of the 14th/15th (next weekend is PAX/Easter). It'll give more time to properly prepare and organize since 156 is certainly busy this weekend :)

shiv · March 2012

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ScardyBob @ Mar 27 2012, 11:57 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1918669"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'>While I definitely like the idea, maybe we should postpone it till the weekend of the 14th/15th (next weekend is PAX/Easter). It'll give more time to properly prepare and organize since 156 is certainly busy this weekend :)</div>

I would say darkside would almost certainly be down for that. I'm not sure running a mini-tourney on this build is the best idea anyways, due to the severely game-breaking balance issues. Not to say there won't be more balance issues in the next one. ;)

JuCCi · March 2012

All camps have the player base to do this (even with star players missing), this weekend. If it keeps being put on the back burner, it might end up like the first big match that was being planned before(no disrespect NS2HD). This is for the community and to get this game out there. Last week i helped set-up the stream for the D|S - 420 scrim. It had a view count of 45-75 on twitch.tv. I've heard that someone might know a insider to someone at twitch to maybe get it on the front page. That will make the view count higher im sure. So im asking teams lets just go All-In :P This weekend for fun. Run what ya got. And to the devs get us a quick fix on onos if ya can please.

All-In | JuCCi

Kouji_San · March 2012

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NS2HD @ Mar 27 2012, 06:13 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1918649"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><b><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:100%">I may have access to a hacky new spectator mode this weekend, which could take NS2 casting to a new level.</span></b></div>
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WasabiOne · March 2012

I think we can make it work this weekend as long as all the details are worked out in the next day. I say we get together on TS3 tonight and go from there. and Yes I would say this one really would be for fun and to mainly figure out the logistics with 4 or so teams and how we play and eliminate.

-[420]-Papageorgio · March 2012

We are in.

Techercizer · March 2012

156 is going to rue the day they did stuff. I don't know what stuff exactly, but there will be regrets. Well, they probably won't be regretting anything <i>per-se</i>. More of a general sense of unease. Come to think of it, I think both of us are actually going to have a lot of fun, and I hope the match will be rewarding for both parties.

I lost my train of thought somewhere in there. I'm excited for the weekend though.

Zeikko · March 2012

Archaea is also up for a mini tournament.

Hugh · March 2012

Sweet :) I don't want to promise anything with the spectator mode. It is possible, but it is basically a duct tape job that gives a commander view spectator mode. Chance of it working on the weekend: 30%.

Postponing would mean no NS2HD/UnknownWorlds casting. We will be at PAX next weekend. This weekend is a very good option for casting because I will be in the office the whole time, with access to the beefy internet connection and my PC.

I will let you guys organise, as I understand it you are chatting on TS tonight? I'll try to stay a step back and just facilitate awesome casting, commentary, and try to promote.

Smaug · March 2012

Are you still casting Cyd vs 420 this sunday out of curiosity?

Ryne · March 2012

If you need someone to record some footage, I'd be free to spectate some matches!

Luitjens · March 2012

I will definitely be recording the games since NS2HD will take care of the streaming (he will also fraps as well (luckerdog u ) ! Super viewpoints initiate !

Hugh · March 2012

I have a large capacity Dropbox account now that could handle multiple perspectives if people record them. Ahhh the possibities of this weekend just keep getting bigger and bigger!

SMAUG! How could I possibly not add you to the list. I will do so right now! Of course I am casting your match I am utterly pumped to see you guys play.

Arkanti · March 2012

Ah thanks for the heads up. Sadly I can't watch, play or record this weekend as I'm taking part in a 48hr game dev jam. Best of luck to everyone taking part, have fun!

Smaug · March 2012

Hmm, sadly the replacement hard drive that came also had a mechanical failure. To boot, Aberystwyth is like the middle of nowhere in terms of decent stores, and nowhere had any hard drives (except for a Â£250 2TB HD o.0).

So I'm making an 8 hour round trip to the North of wales to grab a new hard drive so we can play this weekend.

I hope this is successful! Can't wait to watch the other games too.

Argathor · March 2012

Although we cant play this weekend I hope all the clans that can have fun and I look forward to seeing the streams/videos!

dux · March 2012

I live 40 minutes from Aber, I could of given you a 200gb raptor. And 8 hours? That's a bit excessive. Plenty of places about near me that have hard drives.

JuCCi · March 2012

So All-In , -[420]- and #156 are for sure. Does a NA clan want to get in the mix? Or a euro/aus clan that will play on NA pings so we don't have to bounce around to servers. This is for fun and to get this game some twitch.tv love.

Thanks.

All-In | JuCCi

Hugh · March 2012

Good news guys - The spectate mod is go. It's not ready for wide distribution as it can break the game on pubs. For these matches everyone will need to use some modded lua files. It's gonna blow your mind when you see it!

Smaug, you poor bugger! Good luck with the HDD

Jibrail · March 2012

please,can u upload vid showing it? or even on the stream if possible?

JuCCi · March 2012

It is being live streamed :D on twitch.tv

Hugh · March 2012

All games will be streamed on Twitch and uploaded to NS2HD

Matchups this weekend [31 Mar / 1 Apr]

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