JuustinI think a side note is how its kind of disappointing that top invite streamers haven't been incentivized to promote and play RGL pugs. You think when the alpha came out, people would be swarming... but no... I think it was again, because the server availability issue?
JuustinIt might be more of an issue on RGL part in terms of self-promotion. You would think someone working on RGL PUGs, needing feedback, would create and push a TFTV thread: "RGL PUGs ALPHA -- NEED TESTERS AND FEEDBACK 11/X"
you're correct, the delivery of rgl pugs was underwhelming because it was poorly advertised, i remember 3 YEARS AGO there was a tftv thread teasing the arrival as well as a promo video on stream before s4 6s grand finals and s7 highlander grand finals. fast forward to 2023 and there was pretty much nothing for the actual release
JuustinAny-case, I'M willing to attempt to try RGL PUGs again today before and after scrims. Maybe earliest at 6-8 pm est?
this also reminds me of a common complaint i've heard about tf2 pugs in recent years. lots of people complain that pugs start super late, this is because inhouse pugs aren't automated, so people have to wait until scrims are over for a runner to start pugs. pugchamp/pug.me used to start at 4-5pm and sometimes even earlier, website pugs dont have this issue.
also elo is sick and makes people try harder which good