League Overview
The league will be modeled similar to externally competitive leagues such as TWL, CAL, or CEVO. Teams will be a smaller composite of the standard 16 person team. Team size is 6 players resulting in 6v6 competition. Class restrictions will be in effect.
Teams will play each other in a yet-to-be-determined order, likely either round robin or pool play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it true? TF2 will have an open competitive league?
A: YES.
Q: Can I play in the league even though I'm not an eGO member?
A: YES! All you would need to do is register an account and get MAUL verified. If you are having problems getting MAUL verified, feel free to contact any eGO ranked member.
Q: Can I pick anyone to join my team?
A: Yes, subject to the following rules:
All Players:
- Must have a valid eGO website userid that is MAUL verified.
- Be in good standing with eGO.
- Players with bans on their record shall be subjected to investigation if need be.
Teams and Players
Q: How many teams will there be?
A: Approximately 10 to 14. At least eight are needed to start the league. There is a tentative cap of 32.
Q: How many players will be on each team?
A: Six with three additional players listed as substitutes or reserve players. All nine must meet team eligibility guidelines.
Q: Once assigned to a team, may I change teams?
A: Once rosters are frozen, No. Rosters are frozen one week after the first match begins.
Q: What if I can not make a match with my team?
A: If you can not make a match, your team will need to call a reserve player or play short-handed.
Q: Can I volunteer to be a substitute?
A: Not officially. You may place yourself onto the free agent list and be asked to be listed only as a substitute/reserve player with a team.
Q: Can reserve players play on multiple teams?
A: No. You can only be a reserve player on one team.
Q: Are European players eligible?
A: Yes.
Q: My team is set. Can I submit it now? To whom?
A: Yes, submit rosters to TF2LeagueMgt.
Q: When are rosters due?
A: They may be submitted from Wednesday, June 16th through 11:59pm pacific, June 30th.
Q: I need a few more players for my team. Can I advertise for players?
A: Yes, subject to the following rules:
- No posts for teams in eG private or eGO private.
- No posts for teams in non-TF2 divisional areas (i.e. Main: General or other divisions).
- Posts MUST be respectful and tout your team. They MUST NOT degrade, diminish, or undercut any other team or its recruiting posts.
PERMITTED:
Join Suzie McTestor's team. She needs another soldier to join her already excellent jellybean army! We're a group of old-time eGO'ers looking to have some fun!
NOT PERMITTED:
Join Suzie's team. All of the other team's suck! We're the best! We're gonna roll all the other teams!
Match Questions
Q: How long will a season last?
A: About 4 to 6 weeks with a one or two week playoff.
Q: When will the league start?
A: The league is planned to start around July 5th.
Q: Where will matches be held?
A: On the eGO TF2 Payload/Event server (subject to change)
Q: How are matches scheduled?
A: Matches will not be "preset" or "prescheduled." Instead, matches will be scheduled by the two teams during time periods when a referee is available. For example, in week one, the schedule may say "Team A" plays "Team B". Teams A and B would then need to consult with each other and select from a timeslot when a referee is available.
Q: When will referees be available?
A: Event Coordination team members will be referees and plans are currently to have availability most days of the week and during morning, afternoon, and night hours.
Q: When will schedules be posted?
A: Within 48 hours of the roster deadline, June 30th.
Q: How will the match winner be determined?
A: The winner of a match is determined by total point score.
Q: How long will each match be?
A: Each match will consist of one 30 minute round.
Q: How will points in a match be determined?
A: The first team to reach 5 points in the round shall be declared the winner.
If neither team reaches 5 points by the round, the team with the highest points total shall be declared the winner.
Q: How will the league winner be determined?
A: Tentatively, the top 8 teams will be placed into a single elimination tournament at the end of the league season. The winner of the tournament will become the league champion.
Q: What does the league winner get?
A: eGO TF2 glory. Anything further is being discussed.
Gameplay Questions
Q: Will crits be enabled or disabled?
A: Random criticals will be disabled. Standard criticals, such as the medic kritzkrieg gun and KGB will still be accessible.
Q: Can I use any or all of the unlockables?
A: This is being discussed. Currently rules state:
Scout
Permitted: FaN and Bonk!
Not Permitted: Sandman and CaC
Soldier
Permitted: Direct Hit, Gunboats, The Equalizer, Buff Banner
Not Permitted: The Pain Train
Pyro
Permitted: Backburner, Flare Gun, Axtinguisher
Not Permitted: The Homewrecker
Demoman
Permitted: Eyelander, Targe 'n Charge, Scottish Resistence
Not Permitted: The Scotsman's Skullcutter, The Pain Train
Heavy
Permitted: Natasha, Sandvich, KGB
Not Permitted: The Dalokoh's Bar
Engineer: In case of update mid-season all weapons are banned.
Medic
Permitted: All
Sniper
Permitted: Huntsman, Jarate, Razorback
Not permitted: The Tribalman's Shiv
Spy
Permitted: All
Q: Which maps will be used?
A: Standard competition maps will be used. CP style maps will be used for the inaugural season.
Q: Why not CTF maps?
A: CTF maps do not lend themselves well to a smaller competitive type format.
Q: Will I be able to practice with my team?
A: Yes, practice times will be made available.
Q: I've never played TF2 like this before, what should I expect?
A: Expect a fast paced and much more intense style of play than traditional 16 v 16 play.
Communication is the critical component to success in this format. An understanding of respawn delays, travel time, and class strengths and weaknesses are critical.
Q: What is a "typical" team compsition?
A: A composition of two soldiers, one medics, one demo, and two scouts is common. However, teams are free to choose any class they feel is appropriate to meet their needs, subject to class restrictions.
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Please contact an Events Coordination team member if you have any further questions.
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