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RGL PUGs: Technical Alpha
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RGL.gg
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RGL PUGs is the official RGL platform for pickup games.

  • Formats: The site will support all of the formats that RGL runs, starting with Traditional 6s and later expanding to Prolander and Highlander. Additional game types may be added in the future.
  • Ranking system: Players will rank up and down based on match results, across 3 different skill divisions (Newcomer, Intermediate, Advanced).
  • Voice automation: Full Discord integration that will automatically handle moving players into the correct voice channels.
  • Flexibility: Built to allow easy pivoting between multiple different drafting styles and rulesets per-division and per-game type based on the best fit.

Socials (to keep up-to-date):

The official RGL PUG site discussion and feedback thread can be found here.

RGL PUGs is the official RGL platform for pickup games.

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[*]Formats: The site will support all of the formats that RGL runs, starting with Traditional 6s and later expanding to Prolander and Highlander. Additional game types may be added in the future.
[*]Ranking system: Players will rank up and down based on match results, across 3 different skill divisions (Newcomer, Intermediate, Advanced).
[*]Voice automation: Full Discord integration that will automatically handle moving players into the correct voice channels.
[*]Flexibility: Built to allow easy pivoting between multiple different drafting styles and rulesets per-division and per-game type based on the best fit.
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Socials (to keep up-to-date):
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[*] [url=https://discord.gg/3hJsWu7]RGL Discord[/url], [url=https://twitter.com/RGL_gg]RGL Twitter[/url]
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[h]The official RGL PUG site discussion and feedback thread can be found [url=https://forums.rgl.gg/topic/750/rgl-pugs-discussion-and-feedback]here[/url][/h].
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Is there any functional difference between this system and pugchamp? I'm not completely sure what the incentive for playing RGL pugs would be compared to playing already existing pug groups...

Is there any functional difference between this system and pugchamp? I'm not completely sure what the incentive for playing RGL pugs would be compared to playing already existing pug groups...
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RGL.gg
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det-Is there any functional difference between this system and pugchamp? I'm not completely sure what the incentive for playing RGL pugs would be compared to playing already existing pug groups...

There are a lot more specific details about the pugging system that are not mentioned here but will be done so in a follow-up article.

This site does not only offer exclusive captain draft style picking as you see in PugChamp, but many other types of drafting systems that will be more inclusive to players that may not have a chance to get picked.

As a mention, we will be doing reveals to showcase this to the community. This will be done on streams.

[quote=det-]Is there any functional difference between this system and pugchamp? I'm not completely sure what the incentive for playing RGL pugs would be compared to playing already existing pug groups...[/quote]

There are a lot more specific details about the pugging system that are not mentioned here but will be done so in a follow-up article.

This site does not only offer exclusive captain draft style picking as you see in PugChamp, but many other types of drafting systems that will be more inclusive to players that may not have a chance to get picked.

As a mention, we will be doing reveals to showcase this to the community. This will be done on streams.
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From the below picture, it seems like the players choose which class they play after they are picked. I was wondering about the rules regarding the picking/class roles because it can get pretty messy or not work that well if not done properly
https://twitter.com/RGL_gg/status/1340748808116944896/photo/4

From the below picture, it seems like the players choose which class they play after they are picked. I was wondering about the rules regarding the picking/class roles because it can get pretty messy or not work that well if not done properly
https://twitter.com/RGL_gg/status/1340748808116944896/photo/4
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#5
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looks good so far - thanks to those putting the work in.

only thing that sticks out to me at first glance is that I feel like there should be more than just 3 divisions (Newcomer, Amateur, Advanced). unless those 3 divisions will be nuanced by various ranks (i.e. Amateur 1, Amateur 2, etc.)

looks good so far - thanks to those putting the work in.

only thing that sticks out to me at first glance is that I feel like there should be more than just 3 divisions (Newcomer, Amateur, Advanced). unless those 3 divisions will be nuanced by various [i]ranks[/i] (i.e. Amateur 1, Amateur 2, etc.)
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RGL.gg
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DiscordFrom the below picture, it seems like the players choose which class they play after they are picked. I was wondering about the rules regarding the picking/class roles because it can get pretty messy or not work that well if not done properly
https://twitter.com/RGL_gg/status/1340748808116944896/photo/4

I am assuming you are referring to the possibility of a captain choosing all the Medics (or of a specific class) during the drafting stage and causing the draft to be aborted. There will be different drafting styles, as well as checks to ensure that this does not happen.

As a notice, I encourage everyone to post feedback and questions in the discussion and feedback thread on the RGL forums, as this will be actively looked at by our developer team and staff. I cannot guarantee that I will be able to respond to all inquiries here.

https://forums.rgl.gg/topic/750/rgl-pugs-discussion-and-feedback

[quote=Discord]From the below picture, it seems like the players choose which class they play after they are picked. I was wondering about the rules regarding the picking/class roles because it can get pretty messy or not work that well if not done properly
https://twitter.com/RGL_gg/status/1340748808116944896/photo/4[/quote]

I am assuming you are referring to the possibility of a captain choosing all the Medics (or of a specific class) during the drafting stage and causing the draft to be aborted. There will be different drafting styles, as well as checks to ensure that this does not happen.

As a notice, I encourage everyone to post feedback and questions in the discussion and feedback thread on the RGL forums, as this will be actively looked at by our developer team and staff. I cannot guarantee that I will be able to respond to all inquiries here.

https://forums.rgl.gg/topic/750/rgl-pugs-discussion-and-feedback
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RGL PUGs sneak peek on stream: http://twitch.tv/b4nny

RGL PUGs sneak peek on stream: http://twitch.tv/b4nny
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#8
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det-Is there any functional difference between this system and pugchamp? I'm not completely sure what the incentive for playing RGL pugs would be compared to playing already existing pug groups...

b4nny will play them

[quote=det-]Is there any functional difference between this system and pugchamp? I'm not completely sure what the incentive for playing RGL pugs would be compared to playing already existing pug groups...[/quote]

b4nny will play them
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#9
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I me

exa_DiscordFrom the below picture, it seems like the players choose which class they play after they are picked. I was wondering about the rules regarding the picking/class roles because it can get pretty messy or not work that well if not done properly
https://twitter.com/RGL_gg/status/1340748808116944896/photo/4

I am assuming you are referring to the possibility of a captain choosing all the Medics (or of a specific class) during the drafting stage and causing the draft to be aborted. There will be different drafting styles, as well as checks to ensure that this does not happen.

As a notice, I encourage everyone to post feedback and questions in the discussion and feedback thread on the RGL forums, as this will be actively looked at by our developer team and staff. I cannot guarantee that I will be able to respond to all inquiries here.

https://forums.rgl.gg/topic/750/rgl-pugs-discussion-and-feedback

I mean once the players are picked who determines who plays what. Can the captain force people to play classes they haven't selected and such

I me[quote=exa_][quote=Discord]From the below picture, it seems like the players choose which class they play after they are picked. I was wondering about the rules regarding the picking/class roles because it can get pretty messy or not work that well if not done properly
https://twitter.com/RGL_gg/status/1340748808116944896/photo/4[/quote]

I am assuming you are referring to the possibility of a captain choosing all the Medics (or of a specific class) during the drafting stage and causing the draft to be aborted. There will be different drafting styles, as well as checks to ensure that this does not happen.

As a notice, I encourage everyone to post feedback and questions in the discussion and feedback thread on the RGL forums, as this will be actively looked at by our developer team and staff. I cannot guarantee that I will be able to respond to all inquiries here.

https://forums.rgl.gg/topic/750/rgl-pugs-discussion-and-feedback[/quote]
I mean once the players are picked who determines who plays what. Can the captain force people to play classes they haven't selected and such
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#10
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mustardoverlorddet-Is there any functional difference between this system and pugchamp? I'm not completely sure what the incentive for playing RGL pugs would be compared to playing already existing pug groups...
b4nny will play them

this and elo

[quote=mustardoverlord][quote=det-]Is there any functional difference between this system and pugchamp? I'm not completely sure what the incentive for playing RGL pugs would be compared to playing already existing pug groups...[/quote]

b4nny will play them[/quote]

this and elo
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#11
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Not sure if this is how it works already but I think the best way to start would be to set elo by RGL div, so invite players don't have to do preliminary ranking games vs newcomers and ruin the fun (I'd imagine RGL thought this out tho)

Also I feel like changing elo solely off results in pugs might be a bad idea, when pugchamp came out people tried super hard playing vs b4nny and he had the lowest elo on the entire site for a period of time--imagine if having a low elo actually could de-rank you and prevent you from playing invite pugs for example

Not sure if this is how it works already but I think the best way to start would be to set elo by RGL div, so invite players don't have to do preliminary ranking games vs newcomers and ruin the fun (I'd imagine RGL thought this out tho)

Also I feel like changing elo solely off results in pugs might be a bad idea, when pugchamp came out people tried super hard playing vs b4nny and he had the lowest elo on the entire site for a period of time--imagine if having a low elo actually could de-rank you and prevent you from playing invite pugs for example
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#12
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bearodactylNot sure if this is how it works already but I think the best way to start would be to set elo by RGL div, so invite players don't have to do preliminary ranking games vs newcomers and ruin the fun (I'd imagine RGL thought this out tho)

Also I feel like changing elo solely off results in pugs might be a bad idea, when pugchamp came out people tried super hard playing vs b4nny and he had the lowest elo on the entire site for a period of time--imagine if having a low elo actually could de-rank you and prevent you from playing invite pugs for example

you're just salty that the elo gods declared milan to be the greatest player of all time

[quote=bearodactyl]Not sure if this is how it works already but I think the best way to start would be to set elo by RGL div, so invite players don't have to do preliminary ranking games vs newcomers and ruin the fun (I'd imagine RGL thought this out tho)

Also I feel like changing elo solely off results in pugs might be a bad idea, when pugchamp came out people tried super hard playing vs b4nny and he had the lowest elo on the entire site for a period of time--imagine if having a low elo actually could de-rank you and prevent you from playing invite pugs for example[/quote]

you're just salty that the elo gods declared milan to be the greatest player of all time
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#13
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so uhhhhhhhh
these still gonna happen?

so uhhhhhhhh
these still gonna happen?
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#14
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hey i just wanted to say i think rgl should put granary and badlands in the map pool for 6s pugs

hey i just wanted to say i think rgl should put granary and badlands in the map pool for 6s pugs
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#15
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update?

update?
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untamedupdate?

Wait you expect people to finish what they started? Nah this is RGL, the land of disappointment.

[quote=untamed]update?[/quote]
Wait you expect people to finish what they started? Nah this is RGL, the land of disappointment.
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Stream Highlights
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untamedupdate?
[quote=untamed]update?[/quote]
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#18
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I saw like 20 of you fuckers in that rgl discord like 2 days ago just go ahead and rip whatever news u got

I saw like 20 of you fuckers in that rgl discord like 2 days ago just go ahead and rip whatever news u got
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tf2pickup.org
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highfiveI saw like 20 of you fuckers in that rgl discord like 2 days ago just go ahead and rip whatever news u got

sorry that was just the post-alpha meet up. you gotta wait 3 more months for the post-post-alpha test

[quote=highfive]I saw like 20 of you fuckers in that rgl discord like 2 days ago just go ahead and rip whatever news u got[/quote]
sorry that was just the post-alpha meet up. you gotta wait 3 more months for the post-post-alpha test
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Sadge

Sadge
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