The Highlander Open

[nin10mode]

Preferably we would practice against another team. I'd hope that our skills with our classes are at least good, and I don't think duels are the best practice for 9v9s on large control point maps. The only reason we should be practicing is for rollouts, communication, and map knowledge, right?

Also, one more thing; we're allowed to switch loadouts at any time, given they don't include banned items, correct?

[NanTheDark]

Preferably we would practice against another team. I'd hope that our skills with our classes are at least good, and I don't think duels are the best practice for 9v9s on large control point maps. The only reason we should be practicing is for rollouts, communication, and map knowledge, right?

Pretty much. Also yeah, ideally we would practice against another Highlander team. I think it's possible to arrange single matches...

Also, one more thing; we're allowed to switch loadouts at any time, given they don't include banned items, correct?

As far as I'm aware, yeah.

[BrawlerEX]

So liek invite to the groups? I'm BrawlerEX on Steam and ETF2L. Also for that practice match, us extras could be part of an opposing team if you can't find another team to practice with.

EDIT: Thanks Nan <3

[NanTheDark]

So liek invite to the groups? I'm BrawlerEX on Steam and ETF2L. Also for that practice match, us extras could be part of an opposing team if you can't find another team to practice with.

EDIT: Thanks Nan <3

No prob.

The problem is that... we only have 2 extras right now. 9 on 2 is kinda overkill if you ask me xD But if we can get other random people to fill in, I guess it can work.

[ChaosYoshi]

9v2 GOOOOOOOOOO! *slapped*

[NanTheDark]

Dudes, you gotta be aware of this:

The cup will be in 2 main parts, the Group Stage and the Single Elimination Playoff Stage with finals at the end.

Signups close: Thursday 26th June
Final divisions announced: Sunday 29th June
Schedule deadline for Group Stage Week 1 matches: Friday 11th July at 23.59 CEST
Week 1 start: Sunday 13th July (scheduled by Friday 11th July)
Week 2 start: Sunday 20th July (scheduled by Friday 18th July)
Week 3 start: Sunday 27th July (scheduled by Friday 25th July)
All Group Stage results will need to be submitted by 23.59 CEST on Sunday 3rd August
Tiebreaker Week: Sunday 3rd August to Sunday 10th August
At this point the top 2 in each Group of 4 will be placed into the Single Elimination Playoffs (starting Sunday 10th August) where each round half of the teams previously will be knocked out of the cup. These matches will need to be played promptly.

Round 1 of playoffs start: Sunday 10th August
Round 2 of playoffs start: Sunday 17th August
Round 3 of playoffs start: Sunday 24th August
Round 4 of playoffs start: Sunday 31st August
Quarter-Finals week start: Sunday 7th September
Semi-Finals week start: Sunday 14th September
Grand Final to be played between: Sunday 21st September and Sunday 5th October
Please note that dates are subject to change due to tiebreakers and other unforeseen circumstances.

The map pool is as follows:

koth_viaduct
pl_upward
cp_granary
pl_badwater
cp_gullywash_final1
koth_lakeside_final
cp_process_final
cp_gravelpit

The map schedule for each week is as follows:

Group stage Week 1 – cp_process_final & pl_upward
Group stage Week 2 – pl_badwater & cp_granary
Group stage Week 3 – cp_gullywash_final1 & koth_lakeside_final
Tiebreakers are played best of 3 maps from the pool above
Round 1 playoffs - koth_viaduct & cp_gravelpit
Round 2 playoffs – cp_granary & pl_upward
Round 3 playoffs – koth_viaduct & cp_process_final
Round 4 playoffs - pl_badwater & koth_lakeside_final
Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and the Grand Final are all played Best of 3 maps from the pool above. Details will be listed on your match page.

...Just so you know. Putting this in the Steam Group too.

[NanTheDark]

Also, in an hour or so we're having a training match. Stay tuned.

[NanTheDark]

...I think the training session's not gonna happen. Sorry guys.

Nevermind, this is happening, go to Suyo's server

[nin10mode]

I can't seem to join that specific server. It closes my client every time I try.

[ChaosYoshi]

Unfortunately my parents are working at home today, so I won't be able to practice with you guys right now.