TF2 Pro League

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b4nny

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Today we are excited to announce that the Team Fortress 2 Pro League will be set to launch on March 1st for players in North America and April 1st for players in Europe.

TF2PL is the next evolution in the collaboration between FACEIT and the competitive TF2 community, seeking to provide the ultimate competitive TF2 platform for players of all skill levels.

Building upon FACEIT’s already existing TF2 solo queue 6v6 matchmaking platform, TF2PL will feature skill balanced divisions, captain drafting, prizes, and more.

Share the news!: https://twitter.com/TF2PL/status/959207288677388293

Highlights of TF2PL:

Monthly seasons. Set goals and track your progress month to month.
Accessible, inclusive skill divisions for players of all skill levels: Beginner, Amateur, Advanced, Invite. A clear progression system from beginner to pro level.
Elo based matchmaking in the Beginner division, captain drafting for Amateur/Advanced/Invite divisions. The best possible match balance every time.
Instantly available post-match statistics and STV demo downloads. The essential tools for reviewing your gameplay.
Required use of TF2PL discord voice server with automatic channel management with the TF2PL Discord Bot. Guaranteed communication and coordination.
Prizes! Over 300,000 FACEIT Points awarded to players in top leaderboard positions in the Advanced and Invite divisions. $280 in cash prizes to top medics across all divisions. Rare TF2 item (Unusual, Australium, etc) raffle entries earned for every 10 matches played per season.
Scheduled Prime Time queueing and 5 minute join timers. Reliable queue times and timely starting of matches means less time wasted waiting around to play competitive TF2.
Clear and evenly enforced rules with progressive bans for offenders. No favoritism and no trolls, just good competition. Read the ruleset here.
Use of TF2PL will be completely FREE, though premium benefits are on the way.

Participation in TF2PL is open for everyone who meets the following criteria:

Registered account on FACEIT connected to TF2
200 hours of TF2 on record, with no VAC ban
Discord account
Ability to communicate through voice chat
Adherence to TF2PL rules

TF2PL Community Platforms

TF2PL Website
FACEIT Hubs <-- Go here to start joining the TF2PL divisions!
Discord
Twitter
YouTube

Casting Call
Interested in helping TF2PL to better serve the competitive TF2 community? Apply in our Discord #casting-call channel. We are recruiting experienced and talented TF2PL volunteer crew members in the following areas:

User support (To moderate Discord and respond to user inquiries on Discord/Twitter)
Graphic designers (Asset creation for our website, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
Video editors (To create short frag clips to be featured on Twitter/YouTube)
Social media content (Twitter text/video posts - memery encouraged)
Any other expertise you think would be valuable to TF2PL!

Sponsorship
We are always seeking sponsorships for prizes (cash, gear, etc.) to our top players after each month-long season. To discuss sponsoring TF2PL, please reach us at [email protected], in our Discord or on Twitter.

Please don’t hesitate to leave your feedback on TF2PL here or in our Discord. We will be doing our best to address all concerns and improve TF2PL as much as possible. I hope you will join us on March 1st for the launch of TF2PL!

Thanks,

The TF2 Pro League Team

[url=https://beta.faceit.com/en/organizers/d7ddc9fd-be55-4fbe-852b-d02154d85f38/TF2%20Pro%20League][img]https://i.imgur.com/CXJJq13.png[/img][/url]
[b]Today we are excited to announce that the Team Fortress 2 Pro League will be set to launch on March 1st for players in North America and April 1st for players in Europe.[/b]

TF2PL is the next evolution in the collaboration between FACEIT and the competitive TF2 community, seeking to provide the ultimate competitive TF2 platform for players of all skill levels.

Building upon FACEIT’s already existing [b]TF2 solo queue 6v6 matchmaking platform[/b], TF2PL will feature skill balanced divisions, captain drafting, prizes, and more.

Share the news!: https://twitter.com/TF2PL/status/959207288677388293

[u][b]Highlights of TF2PL:[/b][/u]
[list]
[*]Monthly seasons. Set goals and track your progress month to month.
[*]Accessible, inclusive skill divisions for players of all skill levels: Beginner, Amateur, Advanced, Invite. A clear progression system from beginner to pro level.
[*] Elo based matchmaking in the Beginner division, captain drafting for Amateur/Advanced/Invite divisions. The best possible match balance every time.
[*] Instantly available post-match statistics and STV demo downloads. The essential tools for reviewing your gameplay.
[*]Required use of TF2PL discord voice server with automatic channel management with the TF2PL Discord Bot. Guaranteed communication and coordination.
[*] Prizes! Over 300,000 FACEIT Points awarded to players in top leaderboard positions in the Advanced and Invite divisions. $280 in cash prizes to top medics across all divisions. Rare TF2 item (Unusual, Australium, etc) raffle entries earned for every 10 matches played per season.
[*] Scheduled Prime Time queueing and 5 minute join timers. Reliable queue times and timely starting of matches means less time wasted waiting around to play competitive TF2.
[*] Clear and evenly enforced rules with progressive bans for offenders. No favoritism and no trolls, just good competition. [url=http://www.tf2pl.com/rules.html]Read the ruleset here.[/url]
[*] Use of TF2PL will be completely FREE, though premium benefits are on the way.
[/list]

Participation in TF2PL is open for everyone who meets the following criteria:
[list]
[*] [url=https://www.faceit.com/en/tf2]Registered account on FACEIT connected to TF2[/url]
[*] 200 hours of TF2 on record, with no VAC ban
[*] Discord account
[*] Ability to communicate through voice chat
[*] Adherence to TF2PL rules
[/list]

[u] [b]TF2PL Community Platforms[/b][/u]
[list]
[*][url=http://www.tf2pl.com/]TF2PL Website[/url]
[*][url=https://beta.faceit.com/en/organizers/d7ddc9fd-be55-4fbe-852b-d02154d85f38/TF2%20Pro%20League]FACEIT Hubs[/url] <-- Go here to start joining the TF2PL divisions!
[*][url=https://discord.gg/nseXWaB]Discord[/url]
[*][url=https://www.twitter.com/TF2PL]Twitter[/url]
[*][url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_RPR-UVQ30zEkIHbcgsnw]YouTube[/url]
[/list]

[u][b]Casting Call[/b][/u]
Interested in helping TF2PL to better serve the competitive TF2 community? Apply in our Discord #casting-call channel. We are recruiting experienced and talented TF2PL volunteer crew members in the following areas:
[list]
[*]User support (To moderate Discord and respond to user inquiries on Discord/Twitter)
[*]Graphic designers (Asset creation for our website, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
[*]Video editors (To create short frag clips to be featured on Twitter/YouTube)
[*]Social media content (Twitter text/video posts - memery encouraged)
[*]Any other expertise you think would be valuable to TF2PL!
[/list]

[u][b]Sponsorship[/b][/u]
We are always seeking sponsorships for prizes (cash, gear, etc.) to our top players after each month-long season. To discuss sponsoring TF2PL, please reach us at [email protected], in our Discord or on Twitter.

Please don’t hesitate to leave your feedback on TF2PL here or in our Discord. We will be doing our best to address all concerns and improve TF2PL as much as possible. I hope you will join us on March 1st for the launch of TF2PL!

Thanks,

The TF2 Pro League Team

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vecc

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pog

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telephone_fan

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faceit part 2

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joshuawn

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fucking sick!!!

#5

Discord

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I remember talking to Europeans who were sad that TF2PL wasn't coming to Europe, this basically changes everything for a lot of my Euro friends

#6

Shitposter

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I would just like to say ban Pyro. Thank you for all taking the time out of your day to read this comment.

#7

cin

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=

#8

zwdonut

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thanks for all the work you put into this b4nny & everyone who helped. seems like a big ting

#9

Zesty

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AccordI remember talking to Europeans who were sad that TF2PL wasn't coming to Europe, this basically changes everything for a lot of my Euro friendsb4nny and April 1st for players in Europe.

Hmmmmm

[quote=Accord]I remember talking to Europeans who were sad that TF2PL wasn't coming to Europe, this basically changes everything for a lot of my Euro friends[/quote]
[quote=b4nny]
[b] and April 1st for players in Europe.[/b][/quote]
Hmmmmm

#10

twiikuu

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Hello, Europe is getting TF2PL April 1st and this is not a joke. It starts on that date because seasons cycle by month. Thanks.

telephone_fanfaceit part 2

FACEIT didn't initially work because they came in blind without any will or intent to make it work. B4nny, if anyone, will try his willy off to make it work, and FACEIT are listening to him.

EDIT: By the way, there's "League" in the name but it's very much a Pugging system *for now*.

Hello, Europe is getting TF2PL April 1st and this is not a joke. It starts on that date because seasons cycle by month. Thanks.

[quote=telephone_fan]faceit part 2[/quote]
FACEIT didn't initially work because they came in blind without any will or intent to make it work. B4nny, if anyone, will try his willy off to make it work, and FACEIT are listening to him.

EDIT: By the way, there's "League" in the name but it's very much a Pugging system *for now*.

#11

telephone_fan

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TwiiKuuHello, Europe is getting TF2PL April 1st and this is not a joke. It starts on that date because seasons cycle by month. Thanks.
telephone_fanfaceit part 2FACEIT didn't initially work because they came in blind without any will or intent to make it work. B4nny, if anyone, will try his willy out to make it work, and FACEIT are listening to him.

hopefully

[quote=TwiiKuu]Hello, Europe is getting TF2PL April 1st and this is not a joke. It starts on that date because seasons cycle by month. Thanks.

[quote=telephone_fan]faceit part 2[/quote]
FACEIT didn't initially work because they came in blind without any will or intent to make it work. B4nny, if anyone, will try his willy out to make it work, and FACEIT are listening to him.[/quote]

hopefully

#12

Joe_Shroe

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The cash prizes are only awarded to medics, not teams as a whole?

#13

Phantom

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unskilledsorry if this was talked about and i missed it, but is there any place to apply for the invite hub?

There is no application to the invite division. Players are invited to the invite division by:

Being active invite players in esea
Being recognized by the admin team as invite level players
Being top level advanced division players for 3 seasons in a row

Ultimately though, the process is under admin discretion and being invited to the invite hub will be handled on a case by case basis, particularly for the move-up from advanced to invite.

[quote=unskilled]sorry if this was talked about and i missed it, but is there any place to apply for the invite hub?[/quote]

There is no application to the invite division. Players are invited to the invite division by:
[list]
[*] Being active invite players in esea
[*] Being recognized by the admin team as invite level players
[*] Being top level advanced division players for 3 seasons in a row
[/list]

Ultimately though, the process is under admin discretion and being invited to the invite hub will be handled on a case by case basis, particularly for the move-up from advanced to invite.

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subhuman

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Joe_ShroeThe cash prizes are only awarded to medics, not teams as a whole?

how 2 incentivize ppl to play the medical class

[quote=Joe_Shroe]The cash prizes are only awarded to medics, not teams as a whole?[/quote]
how 2 incentivize ppl to play the medical class

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ThorEatsWorms

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b4nnyApril 1st

lmao you almost had me good one

[quote=b4nny]April 1st[/quote]
lmao you almost had me good one

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Athletick

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The limit should definitely be more than 200 hours. Or at least be class based. Someone with 199 hours on spy and 1 hour on demo shouldn't be allowed to pug as demo

#17

apt

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looking forward to seeing this take off

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masterDuck

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MechaI would just like to say ban Pyro. Thank you for all taking the time out of your day to read this comment.

Off-classing will be allowed only within reason. We're not gonna ban pyro, however we will be using the global whitelist.

[quote=Mecha]I would just like to say ban Pyro. Thank you for all taking the time out of your day to read this comment.[/quote]
Off-classing will be allowed only within reason. We're not gonna ban pyro, however we will be using the global whitelist.

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ashley

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AthletickThe limit should definitely be more than 200 hours. Or at least be class based. Someone with 199 hours on spy and 1 hour on demo shouldn't be allowed to pug as demo

Hey! I'm an Admin for TF2PL. Here's my input on why the limit is 200 hours.

We want Competitive TF2 to be easily accessible to all players who at least have some idea of how each class works - in that they know what each class has the capability to do, not necessarily that they can play well in those classes. The beginner division will be accessible for the newest of players, and players with some experience will easily climb out of it :) Personally I think it will end up working well.

[quote=Athletick]The limit should definitely be more than 200 hours. Or at least be class based. Someone with 199 hours on spy and 1 hour on demo shouldn't be allowed to pug as demo[/quote]

Hey! I'm an Admin for TF2PL. Here's my input on why the limit is 200 hours.

We want Competitive TF2 to be easily accessible to all players who at least have some idea of how each class works - in that they know what each class has the capability to do, not necessarily that they can play well in those classes. The beginner division will be accessible for the newest of players, and players with some experience will easily climb out of it :) Personally I think it will end up working well.

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Athletick

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phxvyperAthletickThe limit should definitely be more than 200 hours. Or at least be class based. Someone with 199 hours on spy and 1 hour on demo shouldn't be allowed to pug as demo
Hey! I'm an Admin for TF2PL. Here's my input on why the limit is 200 hours.

We want Competitive TF2 to be easily accessible to all players who at least have some idea of how each class works - in that they know what each class has the capability to do, not necessarily that they can play well in those classes. The beginner division will be accessible for the newest of players, and players with some experience will easily climb out of it :) Personally I think it will end up working well.

Ok thanks I've been playing a lot of csgo lately and I forgot that tf2 and cs differ on how long it takes to get good at the game.

[quote=phxvyper][quote=Athletick]The limit should definitely be more than 200 hours. Or at least be class based. Someone with 199 hours on spy and 1 hour on demo shouldn't be allowed to pug as demo[/quote]

Hey! I'm an Admin for TF2PL. Here's my input on why the limit is 200 hours.

We want Competitive TF2 to be easily accessible to all players who at least have some idea of how each class works - in that they know what each class has the capability to do, not necessarily that they can play well in those classes. The beginner division will be accessible for the newest of players, and players with some experience will easily climb out of it :) Personally I think it will end up working well.[/quote]

Ok thanks I've been playing a lot of csgo lately and I forgot that tf2 and cs differ on how long it takes to get good at the game.

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viper

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ashley

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AthletickOk thanks I've been playing a lot of csgo lately and I forgot that tf2 and cs differ on how long it takes to get good at the game.

I think you could say Beginner is about equal to the range of Silver ranks.

[quote=Athletick]
Ok thanks I've been playing a lot of csgo lately and I forgot that tf2 and cs differ on how long it takes to get good at the game.[/quote]

I think you could say Beginner is about equal to the range of Silver ranks.

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masterDuck

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Joe_ShroeThe cash prizes are only awarded to medics, not teams as a whole?

This is a pugging service, therefor there are no teams like there are in ESEA. Rewards are given at the ends of seasons :)

[quote=Joe_Shroe]The cash prizes are only awarded to medics, not teams as a whole?[/quote]

This is a pugging service, therefor there are no teams like there are in ESEA. Rewards are given at the ends of seasons :)

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mmrarkte

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glad to see that they're forcing voice communication for more serious games, but is there a casual queue that doesnt require discord?

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Citric

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Can't wait!

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ashley

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mmrarkteglad to see that they're forcing voice communication for more serious games, but is there a casual queue that doesnt require discord?

That's a neat idea! Maybe we could do that in the future, but for now we're going to focus on slightly more serious play :)

[quote=mmrarkte]glad to see that they're forcing voice communication for more serious games, but is there a casual queue that doesnt require discord?[/quote]
That's a neat idea! Maybe we could do that in the future, but for now we're going to focus on slightly more serious play :)

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cray

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b4nny and April 1st for players in Europe.

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[quote=b4nny] and April 1st for players in Europe.[/quote]
[img]http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/234/765/971.gif[/img]

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masterDuck

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phxvypermmrarkteglad to see that they're forcing voice communication for more serious games, but is there a casual queue that doesnt require discord?That's a neat idea! Maybe we could do that in the future, but for now we're going to focus on slightly more serious play :)

it is called the PRO league after all :P

[quote=phxvyper][quote=mmrarkte]glad to see that they're forcing voice communication for more serious games, but is there a casual queue that doesnt require discord?[/quote]
That's a neat idea! Maybe we could do that in the future, but for now we're going to focus on slightly more serious play :)[/quote]
it is called the PRO league after all :P

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rotidder

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dead

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Game

dead

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Game

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denisbit13

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faceitBeginner: $10 to each of the top 4 medics
Amateur: $15 to each of the top 4 medics
Advanced: $20 to each of the top 4 medics
Invite: $25 to each of the top 4 medics

time to keen up on med

[quote=faceit]
Beginner: $10 to each of the top 4 medics
Amateur: $15 to each of the top 4 medics
Advanced: $20 to each of the top 4 medics
Invite: $25 to each of the top 4 medics[/quote]

time to keen up on med