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| − | '''TF2Center''' is the leading website dedicated to competitive pickup games (PUG) for Team Fortress 2. Developed over the course of 2 years, the site | + | '''TF2Center''' is the leading website dedicated to competitive pickup games (PUG) for Team Fortress 2. Developed over the course of 2 years, the site has been in beta since 2013, and allows players from across the world to play [[Highlander]], [[6v6]], 4v4, [[Ultiduo]] and [[BBall]], with specific focus on North America, European and Australian leagues. The site was created by MasterNoob, Marty, Mother Tereza, Foxy and jayserp, and is considered the successor to TF2Lobby, seeing nearly 1000 players at peak, and delivering over 10,000 lobbies since its inception. |
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The lobby list at the right hand side has a couple of entities. | The lobby list at the right hand side has a couple of entities. | ||
| − | First, substitute spots will be listed on top. As soon as a player in an existing lobby leaves, their class will be requested on the main page. Clicking a substitute | + | First, substitute spots will be listed on top. As soon as a player in an existing lobby leaves, their class will be requested on the main page. Clicking a substitute button will transfer the player to the active lobby and lets him jump right into the action. |
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Under the substitute spots, the normal open lobbies will show. | Under the substitute spots, the normal open lobbies will show. | ||
The information in a lobby bar will show the following options: | The information in a lobby bar will show the following options: | ||
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* An indicator if [http://mumble.sourceforge.net/ Mumble] is required for the lobby | * An indicator if [http://mumble.sourceforge.net/ Mumble] is required for the lobby | ||
* The status of the lobby (a green checkmark means the lobby is readying up) | * The status of the lobby (a green checkmark means the lobby is readying up) | ||
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== Lobbies == | == Lobbies == | ||
TF2Center hosts Lobbies of several gametypes, primarily [[Highlander]] and [[6v6]], as well [[Ultiduo]] and [[BBall]] . | TF2Center hosts Lobbies of several gametypes, primarily [[Highlander]] and [[6v6]], as well [[Ultiduo]] and [[BBall]] . | ||
These lobbies are self-provided by the players, and are divided into Europe, North America, South America and Oceania. | These lobbies are self-provided by the players, and are divided into Europe, North America, South America and Oceania. | ||
| − | All players are required to have a minimum of | + | All players are required to have a minimum of 100 hours before they are able to log in to the site. |
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| + | Once players have joined a lobby, they are required to ready up and additionally, if the leader requests, expected to join the TF2Center-provided mumble server. | ||
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| + | After every player has readied up, they will be connected to the gameserver. | ||
| + | Only players that have reserved a slot on the lobby page (or via the substitute button) will be able to join the server. | ||
| + | Once the game has finished, the lobby will end and the results are uploaded to [http://logs.tf/ logs.tf] | ||
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=== 6v6 === | === 6v6 === | ||
For '6v6' players are able to join up as the standard 6v6 classes, with a distinction between the pocket soldier and a roaming soldier. | For '6v6' players are able to join up as the standard 6v6 classes, with a distinction between the pocket soldier and a roaming soldier. | ||
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Additionally, Ultiduo, BBall, and 1v1 are supported by the site. | Additionally, Ultiduo, BBall, and 1v1 are supported by the site. | ||
| − | === Scoring === | + | ==== Scoring ==== |
[[5CP]]: Timelimit of 30 minutes. Win-limit of 5 on UGC or ozfortress configs, Win-difference of 5 on ETF2L config | [[5CP]]: Timelimit of 30 minutes. Win-limit of 5 on UGC or ozfortress configs, Win-difference of 5 on ETF2L config | ||
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[[BBall]]: Timelimit of 20 minutes, Win-limit of 25 points. | [[BBall]]: Timelimit of 20 minutes, Win-limit of 25 points. | ||
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== Profiles == | == Profiles == | ||
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* Adblockers disabled (May interfere with site operations) | * Adblockers disabled (May interfere with site operations) | ||
* Screen resolution of 1280x1024 or higher | * Screen resolution of 1280x1024 or higher | ||
| − | * Minimum | + | * Minimum 100 hours of game time logged for Team Fortress 2 |
* Steam profile set to public (One time verification required) | * Steam profile set to public (One time verification required) | ||
* Acceptance of site rules and regulations | * Acceptance of site rules and regulations | ||
| − | === For Mumble- | + | === For Mumble-RequiredLobbies: === |
* A microphone | * A microphone | ||
* The latest version of [http://mumble.sourceforge.net/ Mumble] | * The latest version of [http://mumble.sourceforge.net/ Mumble] | ||
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*[http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197985830365 Foxy - Developer] | *[http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197985830365 Foxy - Developer] | ||
*[http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197968003012 Some_Thing - Developer] | *[http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197968003012 Some_Thing - Developer] | ||
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== Screenshots == | == Screenshots == | ||
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File:Lobby.jpg|Lobby page, showing slots reserved with passwords | File:Lobby.jpg|Lobby page, showing slots reserved with passwords | ||
File:Profile.jpg|Profile Page | File:Profile.jpg|Profile Page | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
