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'''BBall''', is a competitive format in Team Fortress 2, it is played usually with teams of 2 players, the only class allowed being soldier. It is a gameplay modification for the game played on maps that have been purposely created or altered for the game mode. The mod focuses on allowing individuals to practice their rocket jumping and air shooting skills.
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'''BBall''' is a competitive format in Team Fortress 2, it is played usually with teams of 2 players with the only allowed class being the [[Soldier]]. It is a gameplay modification for the game played on maps that have been purposely created or altered for the game mode. The mod focuses on allowing individuals to practice their [[rocket jumping]] and [[Air shot|air shooting]] skills.
  
It is considered a great source of movement and aim practice, as such, it is often highly regarded amongst high level players.
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''BBall'' is regarded as a good training area, similar to [[MGE]], by skilled players.
  
 
==Maps==
 
==Maps==
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The gamemode is possible due to custom maps made by the community. There are lots of different [[:Category:Bball_maps|BBall maps]] created by the community; but the most popular ones are [[Ballin Sky]] and [[BBall CompTF]]. The maps work as a normal [[Capture the Flag|CTF]] map would in the sense that there's an intelligence and to capture the intel you must take it to the enemies hoop.
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There are lots of different [[:Category:Bball_maps|BBall maps]] created by the community; but the most popular ones are [[Ballin Sky]] and [[BBall CompTF]]. The maps work as a normal [[Capture the Flag|CTF]] map would in the sense that there's an intelligence and to capture the intel you must take it to the enemies hoop.
  
 
==Ruleset==
 
==Ruleset==
While the ruleset is almost identical worldwide, generally with a 20 minutes time limit and a 25 capture limit, North American bball is very different from European bball because of the respawn time. While in europe the normal 6 seconds respawn time is commonplace, in North America bball is usually played with a custom 2 seconds respawn time which promotes a more fast paced and agressive gameplay.
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{{Hatnote|Note: These rules can be outdated at any point in time. Rules can change without notice and thus this section  may be outdated. If you are unsure of the rules please check the league's official website.}}
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===Worldwide rules===
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* 20 minute time limit ''(can change)''
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* 25 capture limit ''(can change)''
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===North American BBall rules===
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''Previously mentioned rules are not included in the list as they are worldwide.''
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* 2 second respawn time.
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===European BBall rules===
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''Previously mentioned rules are not included in the list as they are worldwide.''
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* 6 second respawn time
  
 
==Tournaments==
 
==Tournaments==
As this format is very straight forward and composed of teams of 2 players only, cups and tournaments are very often organized, mainly on offseason as practise for the 6v6 seasons.
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As there isn't that much preparation required for this gamemode, the cups and tournaments are very often organized, mainly on offseason as practise for the 6v6 seasons.
  
 
=== Notable tournaments ===
 
=== Notable tournaments ===
Former notable tournaments include:
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Some notable and popular tournaments include...
  
 
==== ETF2L BBall Cups ====
 
==== ETF2L BBall Cups ====

Revision as of 03:19, 28 April 2015

BBall is a competitive format in Team Fortress 2, it is played usually with teams of 2 players with the only allowed class being the Soldier. It is a gameplay modification for the game played on maps that have been purposely created or altered for the game mode. The mod focuses on allowing individuals to practice their rocket jumping and air shooting skills.

BBall is regarded as a good training area, similar to MGE, by skilled players.

Maps

There are lots of different BBall maps created by the community; but the most popular ones are Ballin Sky and BBall CompTF. The maps work as a normal CTF map would in the sense that there's an intelligence and to capture the intel you must take it to the enemies hoop.

Ruleset

Note: These rules can be outdated at any point in time. Rules can change without notice and thus this section may be outdated. If you are unsure of the rules please check the league's official website.

Worldwide rules

  • 20 minute time limit (can change)
  • 25 capture limit (can change)

North American BBall rules

Previously mentioned rules are not included in the list as they are worldwide.

  • 2 second respawn time.

European BBall rules

Previously mentioned rules are not included in the list as they are worldwide.

  • 6 second respawn time

Tournaments

As there isn't that much preparation required for this gamemode, the cups and tournaments are very often organized, mainly on offseason as practise for the 6v6 seasons.

Notable tournaments

Some notable and popular tournaments include...

ETF2L BBall Cups

Comp.tf BBall Cups

See Also