I was wondering whether there are any places on the web where people can join a party (or ask for a party) to play matchmaking with?
I wanted to play 6s for ages but found TF2 center a bit too intimidating (because of what is expected of you), and also a bit of a hassle (I play TF2 to relax in the eves, so pubs were my go to). However, MM has given me a way into playing 6s, and I'm now rarely playing pubs. MM is hit-and-miss for sure, but there are a lot of games I enjoy for all the ones I don't. I know MM was disappointing for a lot of people already into competitive, but it's been the way in I needed.
Having got a basic feel for 6s, I now want to play with the same group of people more regularly (or at least occasionally). I'm not interested in committing to a team (I can't -commit- any time to TF2, although I usually play it a few times a week in the eves). I want to practise using a mic and following calls (or suggesting calls, whatever). I don't even care about it being an entire team of 6 people; just a few people of similar mindset would be good.
If anyone knows of somewhere I might find a few people to play mm with, please let me know. I had a quick look around but didn't find anything, and the parts of the tftv forum concerning finding a team didn't seem like the right place. While I'd be more than happy to play with people who have experience of playing competitive tf2, I'm also interested in people who are still learning the ropes through MM. Basically, people who are queuing up solo anyway.
p.s. I don't know how to rate my ability. I'm not shit but also not excellent - I seem to get stomped by anyone with genuine dm ability. I have quite a few more wins than losses on MM, I think, and I play a good medic (although I enjoy playing soldier)
I was wondering whether there are any places on the web where people can join a party (or ask for a party) to play matchmaking with?
I wanted to play 6s for ages but found TF2 center a bit too intimidating (because of what is expected of you), and also a bit of a hassle (I play TF2 to relax in the eves, so pubs were my go to). However, MM has given me a way into playing 6s, and I'm now rarely playing pubs. MM is hit-and-miss for sure, but there are a lot of games I enjoy for all the ones I don't. I know MM was disappointing for a lot of people already into competitive, but it's been the way in I needed.
Having got a basic feel for 6s, I now want to play with the same group of people more regularly (or at least occasionally). I'm not interested in committing to a team (I can't -commit- any time to TF2, although I usually play it a few times a week in the eves). I want to practise using a mic and following calls (or suggesting calls, whatever). I don't even care about it being an entire team of 6 people; just a few people of similar mindset would be good.
If anyone knows of somewhere I might find a few people to play mm with, please let me know. I had a quick look around but didn't find anything, and the parts of the tftv forum concerning finding a team didn't seem like the right place. While I'd be more than happy to play with people who have experience of playing competitive tf2, I'm also interested in people who are still learning the ropes through MM. Basically, people who are queuing up solo anyway.
p.s. I don't know how to rate my ability. I'm not shit but also not excellent - I seem to get stomped by anyone with genuine dm ability. I have quite a few more wins than losses on MM, I think, and I play a good medic (although I enjoy playing soldier)
As far as I know this doesn't exist yet but it's certainly a good idea. Maybe ask people in your MM matches if they want to queue up?
As far as I know this doesn't exist yet but it's certainly a good idea. Maybe ask people in your MM matches if they want to queue up?
There have been many groups like this in the past but idk of any that are still active. Best thing to do is get some tf2 playing friends ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
There have been many groups like this in the past but idk of any that are still active. Best thing to do is get some tf2 playing friends ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Just keep in mind that MM isn't real 6s because you'll often be playing against engineers and spies.
I'd just get a group of friends together. There aren't really any groups that already exist for this.
Just keep in mind that MM isn't real 6s because you'll often be playing against engineers and spies.
I'd just get a group of friends together. There aren't really any groups that already exist for this.
add me, I regularly play comp mm so that's one less perma engineer on your team
add me, I regularly play comp mm so that's one less perma engineer on your team
Cheers - will do.
Hopefully if MM grows in popularity this might become a thing (or the ranking system will work better). No friends who play TF2, unfortunately, but don't want to be a solo-queuer!
Yttrium - I take your point. It's not like the 6s I enjoy watching, but it's a lot closer than pubs. And it's the ease of play that appeals over external 6s systems, as I never know when I can play or for how long.
Cheers - will do.
Hopefully if MM grows in popularity this might become a thing (or the ranking system will work better). No friends who play TF2, unfortunately, but don't want to be a solo-queuer!
Yttrium - I take your point. It's not like the 6s I enjoy watching, but it's a lot closer than pubs. And it's the ease of play that appeals over external 6s systems, as I never know when I can play or for how long.
ZastrozziI take your point. It's not like the 6s I enjoy watching, but it's a lot closer than pubs. And it's the ease of play that appeals over external 6s systems, as I never know when I can play or for how long.
Not hating on you for liking the system. Valve MM is very easy to pick up and that and MvM are really the only times I play TF2 nowadays.
I just want to dispel the possible notion some might have that Valve MM is real 6s.
[quote=Zastrozzi]I take your point. It's not like the 6s I enjoy watching, but it's a lot closer than pubs. And it's the ease of play that appeals over external 6s systems, as I never know when I can play or for how long.[/quote]
Not hating on you for liking the system. Valve MM is very easy to pick up and that and MvM are really the only times I play TF2 nowadays.
I just want to dispel the possible notion some might have that Valve MM is real 6s.
Ask people you play with if they want to que with you. Best way to find reliable players.
Just keep in mind that queuing with others will increase wait times and will often make make the rounds more difficult. Thus, avoid massive parties and queuing with players who are worse than their rank suggests.
Ask people you play with if they want to que with you. Best way to find reliable players.
Just keep in mind that queuing with others will increase wait times and will often make make the rounds more difficult. Thus, avoid massive parties and queuing with players who are worse than their rank suggests.