Wish your region could of joined into the competition -- like its amazing we already had the major three, but I would to LOVE TO SEE the #1 South America take a swing at it and get some upsets. From what I see online though, the airline cost to come to Denver would of costed more or less to what the Australians paid.

Besides that, hoping this LAN put 6s on the radar in Valve. Was amazing to see tagg as a guest talker at the event.

Wonder if it sad for him to see FROYO Lose, he's been there since HRG -- and he was there to witness the 2nd NA team to be world champions at i52. But Kingdom's always eventually fall... and rise... and then fall again.

I miss blaze...

https://www.twitch.tv/firesidecasts/clip/KawaiiIgnorantVelociraptorDendiFace-_EGEGDBkTJsmR0tX

https://www.twitch.tv/firesidecasts/clip/PlayfulKnottyTortoiseUnSane--4c4MNYTMHUARoLw

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CORRECTION:

This is, historically, FROYOTECH's WORST LAN PERFORMANCE OF ALL TIME and WORST PLACEMENT ALL TIME.

To reiterate from a previous post, Froyotech previous worst LAN performance was 3rd place at i58. This LAN? 5th-6th. Its a devastating blow to a long-streak legacy, a team that would at often place in the first or in the top 3. What was initially formed to "dethrone" the Europeans at the i-series, now to be a stomping ground for Australians and Euros -- and the two top tier NA teams (G6 & BLT).

In addition to that, it is also b4nny's worst performance placement in his 6s history since ESEA S6 Invite, which was 4th place with eMg.

Again, a HUGE disappointment, but it was an eventual karma debt from that statements he made about the Aussies -- and it flipped on b4nny several folds.

I definitely don't want it to be the end for him, because I doubt anyone in this community would want to be the next "figure-head" -- because "(tf2) le dead game" or (the obvious) its not a sustainable "career". Nor, the end of Froyotech because that team has always been a stable of newer players or returning rosters.

At the same time, he needs a serious self-reflection, because at this point its ego-death right now. I hope for genuine change, I hope (again) he can be more open-minded at the competition he's facing instead.

(Please fireside, another international LAN for 2026!)

One of the most disappointing lan performance from Froyotech you'll ever see since i58.

While I'm not an avid froyo fan, its really sad to see what was seen as a "dynasty", a mostly undefeated team, now seemingly have to nail-bite every match or getting shit-stomped.

I hate to say it, but b4nny definitely had this coming for underrating both AU and EU. I feel if your one of the "figure-heads" of the competitive tf2, you would be open-minded and actually look at the competition and instead of getting humbled by the "6th [place]" Australians. Australians, who, have probably more LANs events at their region then NA for the last 4 years.

Vs G6, who even after the first two days of initial losses against them (in scrims), were able to get a 5-2 against wG EU, a 5-0 on wG AU, and a 5-1 against the Balls Lan Team (BLT) all in the day 1 group stages.

As of 5/25, this is my predictions:

1. Like A G6
2. wG EU
3. wG AU
4. Balls Lan Team
5. Froyotech
6. QMD
7. Xiao Black
8. Lake Fairy Crew

While Froyotech has been knocked out before in group stages, never before has it been in the Upper BQF -- only ever in Winners' Finals (i58 & Localhost 2023).

Even if they were crawl back, they would go through the match against BLT again, then wG AU, then (hypothetically) wG EU, who dominated them on snake. It really is the worst case scenario for them.

https://logs.tf/3859947#76561197970669109

https://logs.tf/3859507#76561198186769550

"My prediction is.... 6th, but, if they play well, 5th place is possible"

Yeah, its over for NA...

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I wish to be removed from the sidebar if possible

balls? I know he's up and coming, but are we sure he's LAN ready? Hope highfive can captain this through....

3 days left.... donating 40$ USD! BETTER BRING YOUR 'A' GAME EUROS!

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Yearly thread on trying to figure out what is going on at logs.tf (and demos) HQ.

Hope its just maintenance that'll be finished up soon, or it might be GG for some RGL teams if they moved their matches today. (No logs to be posted in match comms). Better record those demos...

valvo, how does sandvich float? this is unreal! also, when someone take my sandvich, they always step on it :(

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yeah mate... no more "early season jitters" -- WE ARE LOCKED IN!

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G1nnL4Btp1E?feature=share

Do you have a budget?

I'm not really a tech geek when it comes to monitors, but apparently people hype up OLED for the best bang for your buck for response times and image quality.

Unfortunately, from the 240hz OLED I've found, it come at a STEEP price (500+$). Had to buy an this one unfortunately. Its works alright, but I could of bought something better if I saved up.

Going off-track; from what I've seen online, people suggesting OLED include Alienware, Asus, Samsung, and LG. Not familiar with any other brands.

Alternatively, zowie has a good selection that isn't OLED. Unfortunately, their 240hz monitors (at least on their website) have been "discontinued?" which also includes its 360hz monitors. But have 280hz and 400hz monitor weirdly? Not familiar if third party sites sell it though. the price is still pretty steep though...