stop trying to promote your poorly edited fragclips

anyone managed to watch the full 15 minutes?

I know this is just how things work at the highest level of tf2, but I find it regrettable that Froyo's answer to taking an L always seems to be changing their roster, instead of sticking together and trying to fix their mistakes as a team. I have no idea what changes are actually happening, but cutting Skeez, for example, as opposed to looking at why wG managed to drop him so much and trying to work on those gaping holes seems like the lazy way out.

A lot of this can be contextualised by the awkward (and arguably, regrettably, failed) transition societies have had to make from hyper-individualism rooted in a neoliberal economy to suddenly needing to take collective "well-being" into account. The whole notion that vaccines are only really effective at eradicating a virus if everyone participates is understandably hard to grasp when we have been socialised to think about ourselves / our tangible loved ones all our lives. It's only normal a lot of people are going to think "why should I potentially risk my health with this vaccine" even though, rationally, the real consideration should be "if I don't take this vaccine I am actively endangering (more abstract) others." Despite its challenges, it's an important mental shift to make, I think, even if it's just for the sake of regaining your own personal freedoms.

I do understand your scepticism about the extension of the state's power. Sadly, due to the absence of any real collective spirit as I addressed earlier, the state is really the only vessel that can ensure effective measure is taken against the pandemic, either by incentivising you to take the vaccine or punishing you for not taking it. That being said, I agree it's important to remain sceptical and aware of the newfound liberties a government can take during these circumstances as, like with any crisis, it opens up opportunities for those with less humanitarian interests to take control. In Belgium, for example, we had drones surveilling people to ensure they were not violating curfew. While, again, this was done in the "best interests of society," it is easy to see how the normalisation of this new level of state control can lead to abuse later on.

TLDR: it's ok to be sceptical of increased governmental control, but taking the vaccine has little to do with that issue, in my opinion. You take the vaccine to fight the spread of a virus that kills people. Being sceptical about the new political climate COVID 19 has fostered is a different issue.

Can we maybe have a cup that reintroduces it into the map pool and see how it goes? I played back in etf2l s12 and then took a 8 year long break only to find my favourite map removed without really understanding why. Granted, the meta was different back then (pocket soldier with shotgun, two scouts on flank, I'm a dinosaur), so perhaps the issues with the map were not as glaring back then as they were after I quit. I do remember the mid strats on that map were very intricate (and thus fun) something I miss on maps like Sunshine and Process.

Did you guys coordinate your posts

why don't they kick the ball with their feet

Hi everyone!

At the risk of starting another thread that triggers someone to remind me pugchamp still exists: some friends and I have set up a new pickup games server for some relaxed mixes. Looking around, we realised there is no real space for players at the open/low level that are neither complete noobs nor hardcore gamers. This is our attempt to fill that gap!

Who can join?
You are eligible to join if you have:
-1 season of experience in Open (ETF2L)
-You have not played at a level above Playoffs in the Low division.

How does it work?
-It's simple! Just join the server using the discord link (https://discord.gg/qQVZcMEVRQ) and post your etf2L profile in the provided channel.
-To play, join the Lobby vc and wait until a total of 12 players have joined. Afterwards, a captain will be elected and teams will be chosen based on a pick system, captains taking turns picking the players they want to play with. This is still a work in progress, so happy to try other forms of picking a team!

What are the maps?
As it stands, the map pool will mirror ETF2L S39's pool, but we are happy to play alternative maps like clearcut, villa or even badlands if people ask for it

Rules
Don't be a toxic cunt, we're all here to have a good time, not to yell at each other.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Designed for players of all skill levels (much like tf2center I guess), so great place to learn competitive or to improve. Don't be shy, join up!

this thread made me return to the blight fanom fragmovie I used to watch all the time, still holds up imo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENruOrM01CQ

I like you, joe the brave

can I watch the VODS of the bootcamp stream anywhere? Can't find any videos on TCM's twitch account

very helpful

why is he stroking his own dick when he has perfectly good pussy sitting right next to him

you seem like a lot of fun, I get why they 'd be disappointed if you didn't show up