Try out Competitive in the TAW-NSL-Newcomer-Tournament

tudytudy Germany Join Date: 2014-06-10 Member: 196468Members, Squad Five Blue
edited January 2015 in NS2 General Discussion
Are you bored by the chaos of public games?

Have you ever wondered how this game plays, in a 6 man team willing to speak and work together?

Join in the Newcomer-Tournament!

Bring your friends, or find new and fight in a competitive 6v6 environment against other newcomer-teams to be crowned the best new NS2 team 2015

And all of this will be streamed by our experienced shoutcasters!

When is the Newcomer-Tournament?


The tournament itself will be played on two Sundays, the 1st and 8th of February 2015.

But the fun starts when you are ready! We highly advise that all players who wish to take part, starts attending training and scrimming sessions hosted by TAW every Sunday and Wednesday at 21:00 cet (see below for more information). This will give you the feel and the buzz of fast paced competitive 6v6 NS2 before the night!

First Sunday (Group Stage):
Start: 17 CET* / 16 GMT* / 11 AM EST*
At most 3 Games, with 4 rounds each
All games, if not finished earlier, will end at 22:40 CET / 21:40 GMT / 3:40 PM EST
Second Sunday (Finals):
Start: 17 CET* / 16 GMT* / 11 AM EST*
Half-Finals and Finals, played in a best of 5 format

* Depending on registrations these times might change.

Do I need a complete team?

No, you don’t! Everyone can register. It doesn’t matter if you register only yourself, with a few friends or a complete team.

During trainings we will give you the opportunity to find other single players. Also we have an infrastructure in place, in which you can actively search for a team or complement your roster.

Even if you don’t find a team until matchday we have some ideas, how you can participate.

Who can register?

All players, who have not played in any of the Natural Selection Leagues (NSL/AusNSL) can participate.

If you have played only a partial season, you may still be able to participate. Just contact us (see below).

Where do I register?

Registration is run by the ensl.org homepage. This video explains the process. It is also the page, where you can find teams, players and your results. See our Help-Document for more information!

You mentioned training?

Indeed! Going from pub-play to competitive is a big step and there are several important changes to watch out for.

To make the transition easier, we offer you to play 6v6 supervised by experienced players. They offer you valuable feedback and explain how to improve your game personally and in a team. And of course you get to have fun playing some NS2!

Afterwards you can stay for more personalized training or find teammates.

Trainings will be offered each Wednesday and Sunday at 21 CET / 20 GMT / 3 PM EST on the TAW-Teamspeak-Server. See the Help-Document for even more information!

The Help-Document and Steam-Group

We provide much more information in our Help-Document. Check it out for more information about anything related to the Newcomer-Tournament.

The Help-Document

Don’t miss any news to the Newcomer-Tournament, by subscribing to our Steam-Group.

Contact

If you have any questions not covered feel free to write us a mail on ns2newcomer@gmail.com.

Comments

  • tallhotblondetallhotblonde Join Date: 2012-12-11 Member: 174770Members, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited January 2015
    Make sure you join the steam group and contact TAW members skyice, tudy or meph if you want to start playing some 6v6 and train with players your own skill lvl every sunday and wednesday 20 cet.
  • UncleCrunchUncleCrunch Mayonnaise land Join Date: 2005-02-16 Member: 41365Members, Reinforced - Onos
    tudy wrote: »
    Who can register?

    All players, who have not played in any of the Natural Selection Leagues (NSL/AusNSL) can participate.

    If you have played only a partial season, you may still be able to participate. Just contact us (see below).

    Maybe you should make a time limit. Some people have a big number of hours spent on NS2 but aren't interested by competition.
  • YojimboYojimbo England Join Date: 2009-03-19 Member: 66806Members, NS2 Playtester, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Shadow
    Love this idea! Very tempted to join, will look into the details tomorrow, bed time for me :)
  • NordicNordic Long term camping in Kodiak Join Date: 2012-05-13 Member: 151995Members, NS2 Playtester, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Shadow
    tudy wrote: »
    Who can register?

    All players, who have not played in any of the Natural Selection Leagues (NSL/AusNSL) can participate.

    If you have played only a partial season, you may still be able to participate. Just contact us (see below).

    Maybe you should make a time limit. Some people have a big number of hours spent on NS2 but aren't interested by competition.
    If they weren't interested, why would they start now.
  • PelargirPelargir Join Date: 2013-07-02 Member: 185857Members, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Squad Five Silver, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, WC 2013 - Silver, Forum staff
    Good luck to you! And nice enterprise.
  • UncleCrunchUncleCrunch Mayonnaise land Join Date: 2005-02-16 Member: 41365Members, Reinforced - Onos
    Nordic wrote: »
    tudy wrote: »
    Who can register?

    All players, who have not played in any of the Natural Selection Leagues (NSL/AusNSL) can participate.

    If you have played only a partial season, you may still be able to participate. Just contact us (see below).

    Maybe you should make a time limit. Some people have a big number of hours spent on NS2 but aren't interested by competition.
    If they weren't interested, why would they start now.

    To mess around. Murhy's law...
  • Cannon_FodderAUSCannon_FodderAUS Brisbane, AU Join Date: 2013-06-23 Member: 185664Members, Squad Five Blue, Squad Five Silver, Reinforced - Shadow
    @tudy good on your guys (and gals) for organising this. A very hearty pat on the back for your efforts. Keep up the good work.
  • tudytudy Germany Join Date: 2014-06-10 Member: 196468Members, Squad Five Blue
    Check this post, if you like the Newcomer-Tournament.
  • ZeframZefram Join Date: 2004-05-11 Member: 28611Members, Forum Moderators, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Gold, NS2 Map Tester, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester, Pistachionauts, Retired Community Developer
    As requested, I've created a new subforum under the GENERAL list of the NSL forums for this tournament.

    http://www.ensl.org/forums/21

    Sign ups are also open:

    http://www.ensl.org/contests/288
  • YojimboYojimbo England Join Date: 2009-03-19 Member: 66806Members, NS2 Playtester, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Shadow
    Does this tourney specifically apply to "newcomers" only or can old semi serious vets apply to?
  • tudytudy Germany Join Date: 2014-06-10 Member: 196468Members, Squad Five Blue
    Yojimbo wrote: »
    Does this tourney specifically apply to "newcomers" only or can old semi serious vets apply to?

    It depends how much you have played in the NSL before, as the tournament aims at bringing new players to competitive.

    The question is: Have you played in a team an entire season in the NSL before?

    That is there we make the cut to keep things simple. If you have played only parts of a season we can think about it and decide on a case to case basis.

    If teh decision falls against you, I'd still keep my eyes open, since there is also another tournament upcoming in mid of February, with less restrictions, but also aiming on the lower-skill-levels.
  • YojimboYojimbo England Join Date: 2009-03-19 Member: 66806Members, NS2 Playtester, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Shadow
    Never completed a season so no, have been playing for a long time though, 1300+ hours, that eligible?
  • BleuBleu Buenos Aires, Argentina Join Date: 2014-09-01 Member: 198212Members, NS2 Playtester
    This is amazing, I'll try to get a team of locals going. Fernet time.
  • MaxAmusMaxAmus UK Join Date: 2003-12-26 Member: 24779Members, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Shadow
    This is a great idea, can't wait to watch some of these games! Good luck to all that play in this!
  • tudytudy Germany Join Date: 2014-06-10 Member: 196468Members, Squad Five Blue
    Nordic wrote: »
    tudy wrote: »
    Who can register?

    All players, who have not played in any of the Natural Selection Leagues (NSL/AusNSL) can participate.

    If you have played only a partial season, you may still be able to participate. Just contact us (see below).

    Maybe you should make a time limit. Some people have a big number of hours spent on NS2 but aren't interested by competition.
    If they weren't interested, why would they start now.

    To mess around. Murhy's law...

    No, there is no time-limit, we thought about adding one, but it would have been too much hustle and people could have circumvented that anyways.

    Remember, that this is not your usual pub-plays, so "messing around" requires a team you can join, which accepts your messing around. The chances are for that are quite slim, unless you can find a complete team of trolls. In that case however that team will be not allowed, as soon as we notice.

  • UncleCrunchUncleCrunch Mayonnaise land Join Date: 2005-02-16 Member: 41365Members, Reinforced - Onos
    I meant with "mess around"; a player that could clearly change the odds in favor of his team. It would be somehow... unfair. It adds something that may be unwanted.
  • tudytudy Germany Join Date: 2014-06-10 Member: 196468Members, Squad Five Blue
    Please note, that we moved the training times. They are starting now at 21 CET, so 1 hour later.
  • YojimboYojimbo England Join Date: 2009-03-19 Member: 66806Members, NS2 Playtester, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Shadow
  • DC_DarklingDC_Darkling Join Date: 2003-07-10 Member: 18068Members, Constellation, Squad Five Blue, Squad Five Silver
    We all know we like to read topics on the top of the page right?
    So shameless bump!

    More teams always welcome.
  • JirikiJiriki retired ns1 player Join Date: 2003-01-04 Member: 11780Members, NS1 Playtester, Squad Five Silver
    Good luck from me aswell!
  • PelargirPelargir Join Date: 2013-07-02 Member: 185857Members, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Squad Five Silver, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, WC 2013 - Silver, Forum staff
    Jiriki wrote: »
    Good luck from me aswell!

    And a "good luck" from Jiriki means a lot. :D
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