McGlaspiewww.team156.comJoin Date: 2010-07-26Member: 73044Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Squad Five Silver, Squad Five Gold, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Gold, Subnautica Playtester
edited August 2011
Shilorius, that is a ###### godballs awesome idea. I honestly think the idea of donating the "winnings" to UWE would be Top-Notch Bacon covered with Awesome Sauce! Not because of the dollar amount, but because of the symbolism behind the gesture of the donation. If that act doesn't scream community, I don't know what would.
Hell, here is a way to look at it. We'd be buying UWE a night out! Drinks on the community! :)
Playing for money is fine, the winning team can choose to do with it whatever they like. I recommend buying gift copies of ns2 for all their friends. But donating to someone else is also good. Or, they could upgrade their computers, or pay for a voice server, or anything they can think of... it really doesn't matter, and I'm not against playing for money.
Anyway, heres the ns2au entry into the mix.
name: natural selection 2 australia community clan tag: ns2au/ns2nz nationality: Australia and New Zealand Captain: ns2au | Green
Note: I can only really play on weekends, sunday, any other day is extremely iffy and likely to have problems.
I have a team list, but theres no need to post that up just yet, except we are a team of 13 members at the moment, so getting enough for a 6v6 isn't a problem.
dePARAJoin Date: 2011-04-29Member: 96321Members, Squad Five Blue
We are reaching 10 teams soon. So maybe #156 should think about there 2 teams. I think it wasnt be cool that a new team cant play, cause #156 have two teams.
If I have observed this community correctly I think the winning Team will donate the money to the UWE-crew. As well as the two teams on third and second place :) This is the reason why this community is so awesome and deserves more attention. keep up the good work NS2HD!
I can also livestream games for you NS2HD after 6 PM (cst) on weekdays and any time on weekends. I've got a verified Livestream channel that can take an unlimited amount of viewers and good enough bandwidth to stream a (watchable) version. I can also set up vent/mumble/TS so you can cast it while it's streaming.
<!--quoteo(post=1869630:date=Aug 17 2011, 09:33 AM:name=Broseidon)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Broseidon @ Aug 17 2011, 09:33 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1869630"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->If I have observed this community correctly I think the winning Team will donate the money to the UWE-crew. As well as the two teams on third and second place :) This is the reason why this community is so awesome and deserves more attention. keep up the good work NS2HD!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well my donation at least is for the winning teams. I think UWE would benefit less if they get the winnings, compared to the benefit of kickstarting a competitive community for the game. Indirectly more attention for the game does turn into game purchases.
Give the teams some incentive to put on some awesome games that I and others would enjoy watching. Games that would inspire the community to do more.
McGlaspiewww.team156.comJoin Date: 2010-07-26Member: 73044Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Squad Five Silver, Squad Five Gold, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Gold, Subnautica Playtester
edited August 2011
<!--quoteo(post=1869597:date=Aug 17 2011, 08:37 AM:name=dePARA)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dePARA @ Aug 17 2011, 08:37 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1869597"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->We are reaching 10 teams soon. So maybe #156 should think about there 2 teams. I think it wasnt be cool that a new team cant play, cause #156 have two teams.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->If it comes down to that then we will probably withdraw one of our teams. It was my hope, by 156 having two groups that we'd increase the chances of having 12+ groups in the tournament. I don't want 156 to force someone else out from competing.
Edit: @NS2HD/Community: Is there a limit on the number of teams that can participate? Should there be a limit (practicality issues aside)?
Put me down for Cydweithrediad's team Captain. As in, Smaug, not the player me.
As a point of interest, is this going to publicized in any shape or form through Live Stream Commentating, publicizing the tournament on Reddit, TeamLiquid etc?
I can imagine people saying yay or nay to trying to bring in the numbers to watch, I do believe people will say they're turned off over the fact that they're potentially watching an unbalanced game as it can still be considered early beta, but on the flip side more viewers = more potential people pre-purchasing the game.
Personally, I would say publicizing it would be for the best, if we assume both scenarios will be true.
<!--quoteo(post=1869633:date=Aug 17 2011, 11:09 AM:name=TrueVeritas)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TrueVeritas @ Aug 17 2011, 11:09 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1869633"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I can also livestream games for you NS2HD after 6 PM (cst) on weekdays and any time on weekends. I've got a verified Livestream channel that can take an unlimited amount of viewers and good enough bandwidth to stream a (watchable) version. I can also set up vent/mumble/TS so you can cast it while it's streaming.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=1869667:date=Aug 17 2011, 03:31 PM:name=Smaug)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Smaug @ Aug 17 2011, 03:31 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1869667"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I can imagine people saying yay or nay to trying to bring in the numbers to watch, I do believe people will say they're turned off over the fact that they're potentially watching an unbalanced game as it can still be considered early beta, but on the flip side more viewers = more potential people pre-purchasing the game.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Agreed, we have to start somewhere even if there won't be many viewers ^^
I'm overwhelmed by the response so far - this could really work out to be a great thing for competitive NS2 play.
Regarding the number of teams, 16 is the practical limit. We are at 9 now, and it's only been 10 since this thread went up. I hope we can make it to 16. If we can't, I will figure out some sort of tournament format that allows all registered teams to play. Team #156, it's great that you are entering more than one team and you're very welcome to do that.
Anyone know how I can make my acceptance of PayPal contributions public? So that I can collect and hold the prize money without anyone thinking I am stealing it?
Wow awesome, a tournament. Nice to see people donating to the prize pool as well! Gives more incentive for people to actually start teams and try to win some $. Game isn't exactly balanced though so BO3 might be bad, win 2 in a row sounds better. I'll be watching the games fo sho.
Money reward is in general very good idea, game is still too unbalanced though, even more: balance can change <b>dramatically</b> each week, in the middle of tourney too - which can negatively impact atmosphere in our small community. Thats why this:
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seems reasonable to me - we can make another tourney with money rewards for players closer to or after 1.0
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Hell, here is a way to look at it. We'd be buying UWE a night out! Drinks on the community! :)
Server: The Drunken Gorge
Location: Boston - USA
Admin: thedrunkengorge@gmail.com
Website: www.thedrunkengorge.com
When is the tournament expected to take place?
Anyway, heres the ns2au entry into the mix.
name: natural selection 2 australia community clan
tag: ns2au/ns2nz
nationality: Australia and New Zealand
Captain: ns2au | Green
Note: I can only really play on weekends, sunday, any other day is extremely iffy and likely to have problems.
I have a team list, but theres no need to post that up just yet, except we are a team of 13 members at the moment, so getting enough for a 6v6 isn't a problem.
I think it wasnt be cool that a new team cant play, cause #156 have two teams.
For convenience, I'll say $40
No Aussie teams in it ATM as far as I know but if anyone out there is keen, lets get this ###### going!!! (Speaking to all my Aus-PURE bros!!)
^
^
Sorry I missed ironsoul's post. If you need another player I'm up for it :)
The Frelge server can host the tournament : 88.190.18.171:27015 (Eu-France-Paris)
We're very happy to see a real tournament, thank you ns2hd.
Frelge will be there too.
Localisation : France et Belgique
Capitaine d'équipe : pa1n
We have one server located in Paris
This is the reason why this community is so awesome and deserves more attention.
keep up the good work NS2HD!
We have a number of admins that can make changes and reset the box.
Located in Oregon
Playa_2b
This is the reason why this community is so awesome and deserves more attention.
keep up the good work NS2HD!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well my donation at least is for the winning teams. I think UWE would benefit less if they get the winnings, compared to the benefit of kickstarting a competitive community for the game. Indirectly more attention for the game does turn into game purchases.
Give the teams some incentive to put on some awesome games that I and others would enjoy watching. Games that would inspire the community to do more.
I think it wasnt be cool that a new team cant play, cause #156 have two teams.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->If it comes down to that then we will probably withdraw one of our teams. It was my hope, by 156 having two groups that we'd increase the chances of having 12+ groups in the tournament. I don't want 156 to force someone else out from competing.
Edit: @NS2HD/Community: Is there a limit on the number of teams that can participate? Should there be a limit (practicality issues aside)?
As a point of interest, is this going to publicized in any shape or form through Live Stream Commentating, publicizing the tournament on Reddit, TeamLiquid etc?
I can imagine people saying yay or nay to trying to bring in the numbers to watch, I do believe people will say they're turned off over the fact that they're potentially watching an unbalanced game as it can still be considered early beta, but on the flip side more viewers = more potential people pre-purchasing the game.
Personally, I would say publicizing it would be for the best, if we assume both scenarios will be true.
+1 wicked idea
Agreed, we have to start somewhere even if there won't be many viewers ^^
Also, add me in for $40 to the donation pool.
Regarding the number of teams, 16 is the practical limit. We are at 9 now, and it's only been 10 since this thread went up. I hope we can make it to 16. If we can't, I will figure out some sort of tournament format that allows all registered teams to play. Team #156, it's great that you are entering more than one team and you're very welcome to do that.
Anyone know how I can make my acceptance of PayPal contributions public? So that I can collect and hold the prize money without anyone thinking I am stealing it?
inFamous.Fighter is the admin, US ( Chicago ) EAST
Doubt we'll need any east servers tho with the ana ones offered
Admin: dePARA
Loacation: Germany
Serveradmin for Frelge is vlnc i think and on Anagram-side Tempest (Forum: morbus).
Correct me if im wrong.
Admin: dePARA
Loacation: Germany
Serveradmin for Frelge is vlnc i think and on Anagram-side Tempest (Forum: morbus).
Correct me if im wrong.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
vlnc (pa1n) and me (PhY) for Frelge server
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seems reasonable to me - we can make another tourney with money rewards for players closer to or after 1.0
@Hugh: add 50$ from me to the prize pool.
Regards
#156.Alpha