[thefro]

Roster for tonight: Engineer: thefro**

I'll be there, mic'ed up, and wranglin' some fools.

[Blizzard]

I almost want to sourceTV watch it so I can see what happens with wartimedemo on barnblitz. That map seems like it's made for demoman.

[ExMachina]

Will probably pop into the STV tonight. Good luck, fellas and lady!

[Proven]

Alright UGC team. Second match today! It's on Barnblitz! Yeef has graciously allowed us to use the server. Yeef is just awesome in general.

And, I'm not playing. Show up by 8:30 for mic check, and by 9:00 for warmup. Match time is 9:30, so let's not be late for our first Home game. All times EST, well technically EDT.

I'll be on Steam chat but I'm assuming that thefro should be available so I'll be doing everything by phone. Good luck.

Edit: I forgot to hit post an hour ago. Jeez.

[Clydefrog]

Good luck, highlanders! Just remember that, win or lose, I still think you are very special.

[AcciDante]

Good luck, KSRF! You guys got this shit!

[Alienups]

If you guys win i'll give out a pile of gifts tomorrow evening

i have to pick up a paysafecard to buy some stupid game that comes with hats anyway

[Soka]

Remember the plan guys; our medic keeps me (the sniper) overhealed and Kritzkrieg'd AT ALL TIMES. Then, we keep a pyro and heavy near me for protection. Leave the rest up to my Machina and we move as a small mobile tank.

[Grimm Fandango]

Roster for tonight: Scout: SteveWinwood Soldier: fallengorn Demoman: wartime** Heavy: me Medic: Kirsten Pyro: sixghost Engineer: thefro** Sniper: Soka Spy: SolidSnake **Have not confirmed their ability to make tonight's match directly to me. Backups for those positions, be ready in case. Be in the server by 9:20 PM. Password will be godwelder. Source TV is enabled for those who want to watch.

Good luck sixghost. Bring honor to Pyro.

[Oreoleo]

Remember the plan guys; our medic keeps me (the sniper) overhealed and Kritzkrieg'd AT ALL TIMES. Then, we keep a pyro and heavy near me for protection. Leave the rest up to my Machina and we move as a small mobile tank.

machina is banned in ugc, fyi

maybe that was part of the joke

[Soka]

machina is banned in ugc, fyi maybe that was part of the joke

What joke.

[Oreoleo]

I take it back Machina is "temporarily allowed."

[Hazaro]

I'll be back around that time if you need a sub

[Kirsten]

Everyone else, good luck! If you can build a big wrangled sentry and Kirsten is awesome on barnblitz like the other day with uber, you should be good.

If we lose it will totally be on you for jinxing me. Thanks.

Alright UGC team. Second match today! It's on Barnblitz! Yeef has graciously allowed us to use the server. Yeef is just awesome in general. And, I'm not playing. Show up by 8:30 for mic check, and by 9:00 for warmup. Match time is 9:30, so let's not be late for our first Home game. All times EST, well technically EDT. I'll be on Steam chat but I'm assuming that thefro should be available so I'll be doing everything by phone. Good luck. Edit: I forgot to hit post an hour ago. Jeez.

Seriously...an hour before? Ooookay, I'll think of some conversation topics now to keep you boys entertained for an hour while we wait for the match to start.

Remember the plan guys; our medic keeps me (the sniper) overhealed and Kritzkrieg'd AT ALL TIMES. Then, we keep a pyro and heavy near me for protection. Leave the rest up to my Machina and we move as a small mobile tank.

I don't heal those that DISLIKE me, Soka :P

[MatthewB92]

If we lose it will totally be on you for jinxing me. Thanks. Seriously...an hour before? Ooookay, I'll think of some conversation topics now to keep you boys entertained for an hour while we wait for the match to start. I don't heal those that DISLIKE me, Soka :P

I recommend more Canadian history lessons.

[sixghost]

Good luck sixghost. Bring honor to Pyro.

Do you think I should use the flaregun or detonator on defense instead of shotgun? I wasn't doing so well with the shotgun in the scrimmage we did.

[Hazaro]

Do you think I should use the flaregun or detonator on defense instead of shotgun? I wasn't doing so well with the shotgun in the scrimmage we did.

Flare imo. Really helpful vs Snipers and good mid range damage for low risk.

Pyro is basically support in organized play (I think). Spy check and airblast.

*You can get Uber'd and push forward too I guess.

[Blizzard]

If we lose it will totally be on you for jinxing me. Thanks.

Psh, just don't stress out.

Seriously...an hour before? Ooookay, I'll think of some conversation topics now to keep you boys entertained for an hour while we wait for the match to start.

Last time we tried to get there half an hour before and we were 15 minutes late before the last person showed up, so the time is apparently really necessary.

Sixghost, I like the idea of the flaregun. When I'm sniper, it takes out literally 50% of the health bar if I recall correctly, unless the sniper extinguishes himself or runs away, so it's a very good distraction for weak classes. Spychecking is presumably super important, though.

[Professor Beef]

Through 30 long years of playing medic and becoming a pro, I have learned the One Truth of medic, which is that if you ever attempt to heal/uber/kritz a soldier, they will immediately rocket jump onto a nearby building and leave you to die.

Either that, or they equip the Equalizer and laugh at you.

[Yeef]

I'm confused.

The whitelist says these are banned:

// Banned items: // The Enforcer // The Pomson 600 // The Phlogistinator // The Holiday Punch // The Attendant // The Milkman // The Grenadier's Softcap // The Familiar Fez // Ol' Snaggletooth // The Jingle Belt // The Bootie Time // Bombinomicon

But then all of the weapons that are supposed to be banned are set to enabled. I'm tempted to just edit it so that it's the way it should be, but I don't want you guys to lose on a technicality.

[SteveWinwood]

Do you think I should use the flaregun or detonator on defense instead of shotgun? I wasn't doing so well with the shotgun in the scrimmage we did.

Detonator is for winners.

[Blizzard]

I'm pretty sure those items should be disabled -- is there in any harm in disabling them on the server temporarily?

[Grimm Fandango]

Do you think I should use the flaregun or detonator on defense instead of shotgun? I wasn't doing so well with the shotgun in the scrimmage we did.

I'd say Flaregun for all of the points except the last one. Obviously protect the sentry from projectiles and Spies for all of defense. On the last point, it might be advisable to switch to Detonator. You can jump into the locker room (area above the fence) and sweep it out if you need to. Shotgun for the last point is also a good choice.

On offense, stay close to Medic. Defend him and watch his back constantly. If a Spy is coming at a teammate and you don't have much time, airblast the fucker. That's the Pyro's best weapon for HL.

I know we are both aggressive Pyros so adjusting to support-only can be rough. If you protect the Medic and Engineer, that's the best you can do.

[Yeef]

I'm pretty sure those items should be disabled -- is there in any harm in disabling them on the server temporarily?

It's trivial to disable them. That's not the point though. The point is that the whitelist that UCG forces servers to use specifically enables them, which seems weird. I don't want to edit the file and have someone call shenanigans or something.

[EDIT] Keep in mind: when you detonate a detonator shot manually it destroys stickies that it hits. If you can get the hang of it, along with swapping to the degreaser to reflect, it makes you the Sentry Champion.

[Blizzard]

I'd say Flaregun for all of the points except the last one. Obviously protect the sentry from projectiles and Spies for all of defense. On the last point, it might be advisable to switch to Detonator. You can jump into the locker room (area above the fence) and sweep it out if you need to. Shotgun for the last point is also a good choice.

How do you jump into the locker room? From the stairs?

[thefro]

I know we are both aggressive Pyros so adjusting to support-only can be rough. If you protect the Medic and Engineer, that's the best you can do.

I think there's still room to be aggressive at times, but you have to be close enough that you can still get back to help the medic/engy when they need it. How far away you can roam is going to depend on who's down on the other team, the respawn time, etc.

[Grimm Fandango]

How do you jump into the locker room? From the stairs?

Yeah. Took me a couple tries but it's definitely possible. Sometimes the flare goes between the stairs.

I think there's still room to be aggressive at times, but you have to be close enough that you can still get back to help the medic/engy when they need it. How far away you can roam is going to depend on who's down on the other team, the respawn time, etc.

I agree but Pyros should never get too detached. Better to play more reserved than dying. That was one of my problems last week, running off on my own. Sure you won't get many points while being a support Pyro but it's the best for the team.

[ZekeThePlumber]

Yeah. Took me a couple tries but it's definitely possible. Sometimes the flare goes between the stairs. I agree but Pyros should never get too detached. Better to play more reserved than dying. That was one of my problems last week, running off on my own. Sure you won't get many points while being a support Pyro but it's the best for the team.

Any class can actually make that jump by doing this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clih-e0VMOs

I was trying to show some people after the scrim we had when we were sitting around waiting for the other team to decide what they were going to do. It just takes a bit of practice to get it down.

Also, does any one know if wartime is going to around to play? I haven't heard a word from or about him yet.

EDIT: Aren't there rules for the number of people allowed to watch the SourceTV? Something like 2 per team? I only say that because Dog gave out the server password on the forum already. I don't know if I'll sit by in the mumble or watch the stream. Possibly both.

[thefro]

EDIT: Aren't there rules for the number of people allowed to watch the SourceTV? Something like 2 per team? I only say that because Dog gave out the server password on the forum already. I don't know if I'll sit by in the mumble or watch the stream. Possibly both.

There have to be 3 spots min (2 for away team and 1 home team), but there's no set max limit by UGC.

[Grimm Fandango]

Any class can actually make that jump by doing this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clih-e0VMOs

Whoa did not know this.

[ZekeThePlumber]

Whoa did not know this.

Ha, well now the knowledge can be put into good use by someone who doesn't play a jump class all the time!

[Cloudius12]

Good luck whoever is playing tonight and as always Yeef is godlike.

[Alienups]

Ha, well now the knowledge can be put into good use by someone who doesn't play a jump class all the time!

Or people like me who just suck at rocketjumping

I was so relieved you knew what i wanted to do when i popped that kritz in setup time on barnblitz yesterday btw.

I did it a couple of days ago with a demo i didn't know and he went all 'OMFG YOU FUCKING NOOB WHAT ARE YOU DOING' on voice.

smh

[ZekeThePlumber]

There have to be 3 spots min (2 for away team and 1 home team), but there's no set max limit by UGC.

Oh, okay, cool. You da bes. A fair warning for anyone who watches though. The stream is typically 5 minutes behind so you never actually get to see the end.

Or people like me who just suck at rocketjumping I was so relieved you knew what i wanted to do when i popped that kritz in setup time on barnblitz yesterday btw. I did it a couple of days ago with a demo i didn't know and he went all 'OMFG YOU FUCKING NOOB WHAT ARE YOU DOING' on voice. smh

Haha, yeah, I certainly wasn't expecting it but luckily it didn't take my tiny brain too long to figure out what you were trying to do. Surprise kritz is as good as any kritz, so long as my weapons are reloaded, I say. I actually think that killed Java when he had full uber too.

[Yeef]

Oh, okay, cool. You da bes. A fair warning for anyone who watches though. The stream is typically 5 minutes behind so you never actually get to see the end.

It's 2 minutes behind. And the map won't change until the match finishes for SourceTV viewers, unless some admin manually changes it.


*cough*

[ZekeThePlumber]

It's 2 minutes behind. And the map won't change until the match finishes for SourceTV viewers, unless some admin manually changes it. *cough*

I feel like I've been lied to my entire life!

[Clydefrog]

Any class can actually make that jump by doing this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clih-e0VMOs

whoa

[dygiT]

gl hf tonight guys

[Luap]

I'll be rooting for you while my mom has a Bunco party at our house.

[fallengorn]

I'll be rooting for you while my mom has a Bunco party at our house.

Bunco? Is that like a Berlusconi thing?

I'll be leaving work soon for once. :D

[DogWelder]

Det is typically the secondary of choice for high level pyro play. Flare's extra dmg is nice, but det gives you way more maneuverability which is super important in comp play. It also lets you destroy stickies and spy check better. Pyro's job in HL is usually to babysit the medic or on some maps to babysit the engie. If you're not letting the spy destroy sentries or get med picks, not letting sollys or demos bomb the med, and are pushing back ubers you are doing your job, even if you bottom frag. Just make sure the med flashes you when they uber in.

[Hazaro]

I see like 6 people on.
You guys good or not?

*Oh, fine all join in like 3 minutes

[Dr. Pangloss]

I see like 6 people on. You guys good or not?

Looks like the whole team is there by looking at my friends list.

[AcciDante]

If you're not playing tonight but join the mumble, be sure to mute your mic when the game starts!

I'm gonna take my shirt off and paint KSRF on my chest when I watch.

[Kuro Madoushi]

Or people like me who just suck at rocketjumping I was so relieved you knew what i wanted to do when i popped that kritz in setup time on barnblitz yesterday btw. I did it a couple of days ago with a demo i didn't know and he went all 'OMFG YOU FUCKING NOOB WHAT ARE YOU DOING' on voice. smh

Kind of a scrub move to be honest. You only get to detonate it once and you may get one extra kill out of it. Really, just hang onto it next time. There's not much benefit to fill the map with kritz unless you spread them out over the opening, let them come out, hit it, kill a lot, THEN use a second kritz to wipe out the rest.

Or, they can just uber out and kill your demo and it was a waste.

[ZekeThePlumber]

For anyone interested in spectating: steam://connect/join.tf2.gafserver.com:27020

[Hazaro]

For anyone interested in spectating: steam://connect/join.tf2.gafserver.com:27020

Says full?
Want to watch, pls hlp

[Yeef]

Found a picture of Solid Snake:

[SteveWinwood]

If you guys want to blame me for that one, I will be your martyr.

[Cloudius12]

depressing...