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The '''ETF2L Highlander Community Challenge''' is a [[Highlander]] tournament hosted by the [[European Team Fortress 2 League]] (ETF2L) and supported by [[Valve]]. Aimed at bringing new players into competitive play, the tournament calls for teams of non-competitive players to battle for prizes. | The '''ETF2L Highlander Community Challenge''' is a [[Highlander]] tournament hosted by the [[European Team Fortress 2 League]] (ETF2L) and supported by [[Valve]]. Aimed at bringing new players into competitive play, the tournament calls for teams of non-competitive players to battle for prizes. | ||
| − | Rules are standard competitive rules, such as no [[Critical hits]] and use of [[Tournament mode|Tournament]] and [[Stopwatch mode|Stopwatch]] modes. However, contrary to established ETF2L rules, all [[weapons]] other than those released in the [[Polycount Pack]] (exception made of the [[ | + | Rules are standard competitive rules, such as no [[Critical hits]] and use of [[Tournament mode|Tournament]] and [[Stopwatch mode|Stopwatch]] modes. However, contrary to established ETF2L rules, all [[weapons]] other than those released in the [[Polycount Pack]] (exception made of the [[Holy Mackerel|Mackerel]]) are allowed to be used during matches. |
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Revision as of 23:18, 3 October 2010
| “ | The days of two Engineers, three Spies and six Snipers on your team are over. The European Team Fortress 2 League invites you to play TF2 like you've never played it before: competitively. Head-to-head against other communities. In front of hundreds of people. For shiny medals.
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The ETF2L Highlander Community Challenge is a Highlander tournament hosted by the European Team Fortress 2 League (ETF2L) and supported by Valve. Aimed at bringing new players into competitive play, the tournament calls for teams of non-competitive players to battle for prizes.
Rules are standard competitive rules, such as no Critical hits and use of Tournament and Stopwatch modes. However, contrary to established ETF2L rules, all weapons other than those released in the Polycount Pack (exception made of the Mackerel) are allowed to be used during matches.
Timeline
- August 9, 2010: Event announced[1].
- August 26, 2010: Signups are closed.
- September 22, 2010: Finals division announced.
- September 26, 2010: Match schedule deadline for week 1 matches.
- September 27, 2010: Week 1 start.
Ladder
In addition to the Highlander Challenge, a Highlander Ladder has been announced that runs prior to the tournament. Unlike the tournament, the ladder is open to all players, allowing teams the opportunity to practice against each other as well as competitive players before the event starts. The ladder uses an ELO ranking system.
Prizes
- Players on the 1st place team earn a golden Highlander Community Challenge in-game medal.
- Players on the 2nd place team earn a silver Highlander Community Challenge in-game medal.
- Players on the 3rd place team earn a bronze Highlander Community Challenge in-game medal.
- All players who complete their games earn a participation Highlander Community Challenge in-game medal.
1st place medal
2nd place medal
3rd place medal
Participation medal
Coverage
Matches will be open for spectators, and the competition will be covered by various competitive TF2 websites and communities including ETF2L Radio, PwnageTV and ExTV, Community Fortress, Cadred and VanillaTF2.
