So what's going on? Is it because of habib ban?

I don't think having another cup subtracts from everything else, if anything it gives more options for people to try what they feel comfortable trying. I get the question of would there be more value gained if this cup was some other format, and what is there to learn from this cup if anything, which is what I assume this thread was originally meant to be discussing. I don't have the answer to those questions but I'm hoping there will be some insight from those playing this cup in the form of a survey to discuss the current unlock bans and if etf2l needs to change anything. I know some already established higher div players wanting to play the cup because of a weapon ban that they feel is unjust and this is their chance to use it.

Now that the fixtures are out, I am noticing a couple of teams of people with no experience signed up, this being their first cup. One I've talked to personally a bit because they had questions. Now I don't know if they would have signed up if it was any other format, but it seems that there is still a place for cups that are low commitment one day only kind of vibe, most teams not caring about playoffs on sunday (because of availability and the fact the first day is more important to even guarantee it). This goes for any div of course, the more cups the better. I remember reading someone (already in late stage tf2comp-ism) from another thread saying they would love to play comp but not having the scheduling and not being dedicated enough for a whole season.

I don't understand this, how is time wasted? If it's about admins choosing to spend energy on it instead of a different cup, alright, I understand. I see players that genuinely want to try it, should we not have more options for newcomers? If the cup exists or not, it doesn't change anything for you, it's a supplement, you don't have to play.
The 6s season gap is for highlander, highlander grand finals for all divisions end on may 31st, and on june 1st the 6s season starts. With the cup or without it, this wouldn't change. If anything it gives something to do while we wait for 6s.
I think it's good this way, if the cup was in the middle of the 6s season, I could see 6s players getting burnt out. Also if newcomers have a good time with the roster they had they might join the regular season right after? One can hope.

This imo is the real question. I for one am fully meta-pilled so to say. I would love if we only played stock + basher, gunboats ( + maybe banner/conch idk), escape plan, katana, crossbow, kritz, solemn vow (spicy), ubersaw, and nothing else. That is peak tf2 for me. But that is just my opinion, there are people that would hate this, no doubt. Having this discussion is important, and blaming a cup for existing isn't right. No hate to OP, I think the questions are valid, but the thread has derailed a bit.

kaidus

Might sound dumb, but I'm sorry for not contributing to the comp scene besides just watching games, and sorry for not attempting to get on a team yet.

Holy... fuck.. that second episode
Someone please hold me

Van Wilder?

I dunno, honestly I like the original more, kinda more feels to it, but I'm happy people are happy with the new version too.
Man I'm kinda having an inner conflict about this.

Honestly nothing, NOTHING makes me more LIVID than reading comments anywhere in my country's most popular social networking site.
I'm fine with everyday people irl, but sometimes the guts and close-mindedness to dare say some things is one of the only reasons why I feel very strong emotions of anger.
It might not be about anything way important, but there doesn't seem to be any normal person there.
I've just given up on looking up what other fellow people of my country are thinking.
I'm sorry about this too lol, but this thread is great. I needed this.

This is kinda refreshing

Yes, please more of this, tf2 team!
Hope this becomes a regular thing, even for smaller updates.

Idk if this is unpopular but I find playing scout in mge kinda stressful
Even though I'm not much of a solly main, I find mge as soldier relaxing, kinda like when I'm on a jump map

I feel the way you present information might be a reason why they would think that, even though that's kinda silly too.
Even this post sounds rushed and a tiny bit aggressive-like

spudd had an incredible game there, I still can't wrap my head around it!

I think it might've been the dab

Can't believe we let eee change this thread into 'his opinion' thread

I don't want to get involved in this discussion much
But tbh this thread worries me a bit