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#31 Insomnia 71 (7-10/09/23) - incl a TF2 Esports Zone in LAN Discussion

If you are playing in the TF2 Tournament or are interested in playing in our TF2 Zone at all this weekend, please come over to the entrance to TF2 Zone tomorrow (Friday 8th) at Noon (12:00pm). Gather around the big red sign saying “Team Fortress 2 Tournament Zone” in the Esports Arena (Hall 4).

We will be running through how to use the TF2 Zone, some general guidelines and rules, and then all relevant tournament information, as well as give players the opportunity to ask any and all questions.

Rules etc will be posted in front of the TF2 Zone, but tournament players must attend, as that is how you will officially check-in for the event. If you are looking for a last minute team, please try to turn up, we're going to try and match people up there.

See you tomorrow!

posted 6 months ago
#29 Insomnia 71 (7-10/09/23) - incl a TF2 Esports Zone in LAN Discussion

Players looking to use the TF2 Zone for both official matches and otherwise, in order to make sure people can get on and off PCs as efficiently as possible we ask that you follow some key steps and guidelines.

  • If you are using your own peripherals, please swap them after your match(es) with the original hardware.
  • Prepare your configs/HUDs/etc in advance - use a USB stick or Cloud Storage so you can install things quickly.
  • Make sure that any installed configs/HUDs are correctly removed after your match(es) so other players can set up their own quicker.
  • Any non-config changes (like changing resolution or DXLevel) should be reverted before you leave.
  • If you log into any platforms (Steam, Discord, Websites, etc), it is your responsibility to log out.
  • If you have a scheduled match, please be on time. Lateness will not be tolerated.
  • Admins will inform you when you are scheduled to come off your PC, make sure you are finished on time.
  • For non-tournament matches (PUGs etc), if Admins ask you to stop the match do so immediately with console commands.
  • If there are other player's configs on the PC not within the game folders, DO NOT TAMPER WITH THEM. You are free to remove any files in the game folders when installing your own configs/HUDs. Anyone caught tampering will be disqualified, removed from the TF2 Zone and/or the Venue, and banned from future ETF events.
  • Obviously PCs are not to be used for unauthorised purposes (hacking etc.). Additionally, avoid playing other games in the area - its a TF2 Zone (Warmup games like Aimlab/Kovaaks are fine)!

In the event that you finish your tournament match early (quick 5-0, for example), that doesn't mean you will be booted off your PC immediately. You have the PC for the whole of the match slot - if your slot is an hour you have that whole hour. You can fill up that time with anything else: Scrim, PUG, whatever!

As a spectator, if you see there are available spaces in the area and you wish to play TF2 on them, that being anything like PUGs, Scrims, Pubs, MvM, etc. please speak to the admins at the entrance of the TF2 Zone. You must be assigned a seat, don't just sit down. They will inform you of which PCs are available and for how long. Admins will be available all weekend to answer any questions you may have and will ensure everyone has an opportunity to play. Follow all instructions by the admins at all times.

posted 6 months ago
#28 Insomnia 71 (7-10/09/23) - incl a TF2 Esports Zone in LAN Discussion

Given that we have a few days left before the event starts, I would just like to remind teams that have yet to signup to do so. If we have a better idea of how many teams will be attending, the smoother the event will be. We have a split between those playing in the BYOC and those in the TF2 Zone, so there is plenty of space right now to play.

If you have a weekend ticket and are just looking at coming to spectate at the moment, I would encourage you to try and look for a team. You will only have a few matches with plenty of time in-between to relax, hang out, and spectate. You can use our LFG/LFT channel in the Essentials Discord if you need some help finding people.

There will also be more casual competitions happening on the Sunday after the main tournament so if you want to play something more informal there is plenty of ways to get involved. We're currently looking at our options for non-tournament usage of the TF2 Zone during official matches, but this will depend on availablilty of those PCs.

For those playing in the TF2 Zone, I will be posting tomorrow some guidelines of things you may want to prepare in advance to make sure your time on the PCs are as smooth as possible. One of the things I want to prioritise this event is that the TF2 Zone is as active as possible throughout the event to ensure that we can keep a similar system in the future if this is well recieved.

posted 6 months ago
#24 Insomnia 71 (7-10/09/23) - incl a TF2 Esports Zone in LAN Discussion

For those that have BYOC Tickets are were looking to rent a PC for the event, rentals will be going live Friday at 12:00 UK time (BST).

Details on Rentals here: https://insomnia.seetickets.com/event/i71-pc-rentals/nec/2741805

A reminder that weekend tickets are available to win in the Online Open starting this weekend. It has an open schedule meaning you can choose when you play your matches within a two week period. Details can be found in this thread: https://www.teamfortress.tv/63364/i71-online-open-tournament-5-6th-august

posted 7 months ago
#7 i71 Online Open Tournament (5-6th August) in TF2 General Discussion

Rescheduling & Reformatting
Its clear from some feedback that some teams are unable to commit to this weekend, or a weekend cup in general. Because of this, we will be postponing signups till next weekend (Saturday 12th) and will be running a tournament with a much more open schedule, meaning you can choose when you play your matches - so long as results are submitted by the deadline.

More details on how the tournament will look will come shortly, keep an eye on this thread in the meantime. Signups will still be open if you wish to register.

posted 7 months ago
#29 Why are EU pugs dead now? in TF2 General Discussion

Its funny that a lot of the pugging sites end up being platforms for top div players to play, when they are the group most able to reliably put together in-houses. Then on the flip side newer or lower division players, who are far less connected with one another, are the ones who rely on in-houses to even play a balanced and fun match.

As a washed middie who would like to still play comp TF2, but unable to commit to a season, my options for dropping into a match of comp TF2 right now are minimal - even nonexistent. Its just TF2Center at this point and the quality of those matches are through the floor and are only slightly better than Valve Comp. This is not a new problem as this kind of thread is almost an annual tradition at this point; every attempt at trying to fix it either ends up being yet another in-house, dies immediately like FACEIT, or just becomes PugChamp with a new lick of paint.

The solution is not another in-house or PugChamp, but a genuine matchmaking site for people of average skill to drop in and play. Given the track record over the years of attempts at this, I don't hold much faith. Always happy to be proven wrong, though.

posted 7 months ago
#5 i71 Online Open Tournament (5-6th August) in TF2 General Discussion

A reminder for teams to start signing up to this tournament soon if they are interested. If you have difficulties with signing up, please do reach out on Discord. Also, please make sure your usernames are consistent to make sure registration goes smoothly.

posted 7 months ago
#1 hugs.tf Day 2 in Events

COMPETITIVE SEAL MAP!

posted 7 months ago
#3 i71 Online Open Tournament (5-6th August) in TF2 General Discussion

For clarification, the tickets that players can win in this cup will be for the TF2 Zone and will be guaranteed access for the Zone.

posted 8 months ago
#22 Insomnia 71 (7-10/09/23) - incl a TF2 Esports Zone in LAN Discussion

FYI, there will be a cap of 16 teams total competing in the TF2 Zone. This is for logistical reasons to ensure a full and fair bracket can be played. Whilst the space will be accessible for people with a Weekend ticket, during Tournament hours only players competing in the TF2 tournament will be able to access. People wishing to compete beyond the 16 team cap will have to play from the LAN hall. Two teams will be able to confirm their slots in the TF2 Zone from the online tournament, meaning that 14 slots will be available.

Details on how to confirm your TF2 Zone place will come shortly.

posted 8 months ago
#20 Insomnia 71 (7-10/09/23) - incl a TF2 Esports Zone in LAN Discussion

Just a heads up for people who are planning to attend but have not yet booked accommodation. EA recently announced that the ALGS Championship (a major Apex Legends event) will be taking place on the same weekend as Insomnia over in the Resorts World arena - adjacent to the NEC.

Therefore we highly recommend that you sort out your accomodation ASAP, as tickets for ALGS go live 21st July and Hotels etc will get snapped up rapidly.

posted 8 months ago
#1 i71 Online Open Tournament (5-6th August) in TF2 General Discussion

Team Fortress 2 Insomnia 71 Online Open

Dates: 12-25th August
Tournament Link

REGISTRATION CLOSE: Saturday August 12th

Full schedule will be published soon.
Map pool will be published soon.

This is the event thread for the Team Fortress 2 Insomnia 71 Online Open by Insomnia Esports, organised by EssentialsTF. Teams will battle it out with the top two receiving 6 x Weekend tickets to Insomnia 71.

All matches are played using the ETF2L Config & Whitelists.

When adding a Team Fortress 2 Game account on Challengermode, all players must enter their SteamID64, instead of "in game name". Your request to join the tournament will be denied if any players on the roster do not have this set correctly.

Team cap is currently 16, but can be expanded with additional interest.

EssentialsTF Discord

posted 8 months ago
#19 Insomnia 71 (7-10/09/23) - incl a TF2 Esports Zone in LAN Discussion

Important Update:
Due to some changes in operations, the TF2 Zone will not be available for players on the Thursday and instead can only be accessed from Friday morning onwards. Only LAN ticket holders will be able to get into the Venue on Thursday. To address this, we are changing the tournament format to ensure that people playing from the TF2 Zone only will have ample opportunities to play both in the main tournament and in PUGs. So to reiterate: the TF2 Zone will only be available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We are working to ensure that the zone is available on Friday as early as possible, specific entry times will be confirmed sometime soon.

In other news, later today we'll be putting out a seperate thread for the Team Fortress 2 Insomnia 71 Online Open, a tournament before the main event with 12 weekend tickets up for grabs. The dates for this tournament are the 5-6th August. Signups and format will be discussed in that thread.

More details about i71 will continue to be relayed as and when information is confirmed. Please do reach out in this thread or in our Discord for more information. The main post has been updated to reflect this change.

posted 8 months ago
#44 Announcing the GGL Advanced Playoffs in TF2 General Discussion
camp3r101

Similar to other peoples sentiment in this thread, but it is not a good look for RGL admins to be openly complaining in forums about issues originating from their platform. I get that a lot of comments on TFTV are usually ignorant of larger systems or straight up misrepresent a person/platform's intent or motivations, but as a representative it'd be best to not be vocal on these issues and work with the rest of the RGL staff on a consistent and unified response. Responding with your own frustrations with the community in the same thread where other staff are trying to give a fair and diplomatic response paints RGL in a bad light.

RGLs public communication in response to controversy has always been a mixed bag all the way back to its first seasons; after a while you have to start reflecting on how the platform as a whole responds to such things. I would SERIOUSLY consider developing an internal policy on how to respond to forum posts like this and others. Take ETF2L, for instance. In my time there, the policy was that no admin was to publicly respond to ETF2L-related discussions on forums without permission from the Head Admin(s) and instead internally discuss and agree upon a public post if it was determined that such a post was even necessary. Every admin who signed up agreed to this process and ensured public representation was controlled.

Ironically, posts like these only further alienate RGL from the community, making it that much harder to get good volunteers.

posted 8 months ago
#10 Insomnia 71 (7-10/09/23) - incl a TF2 Esports Zone in LAN Discussion
kindredhttps://i.imgur.com/0fxnk56.png

this is the layout according to the insomnia website, the seats around the tf2 area are "unavailable" on the seat picker but not sure if they'll unlock them

Just to let you know thats in the BYOC, not our specific TF2 Zone. For what we know right now that is not where our zone will be.

posted 8 months ago
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