The Highlander Open #2

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If you are confused or need help in regards to signing up, check out the guide written by  kKaltUu! 

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Fun teams can enter as well. If you are currently in a normal Highlander team and want to create a team with you as the buddy, go ahead and make a Fun Team (ignore the 6v6 part)

Introducing The Highlander Open #2, an introduction for non-competitive players into the comp scene or for those wanting to get into league-style competitive TF2 in a simple manner sponsored by essentials.tf & whitelist.tf.

And what exactly is this, we hear you ask? Well check out our fantastic and visually pleasing Highlander Open Page! It contains all the basics about what exactly the Highlander format is, and essential (light) reading for all who want to get involved.

This tournament is meant for people who are new to competitive play, a competition to find the very best pub team essentially.

If you are a lone player wanting to get into a team or if you want to get more players for your own team, check out the Recruitment Section or the Recruitment thread. If you are a team looking to get a buddy, load up the forum and ask away.

Rosters may only have a maximum of 2 player with experience in Division 5/Open Playoffs or higher HL and 6v6. That person is your ‘buddy’ and can only play as a medic. For more info on this check the HLO #2 FAQ.

Resources

• Comprehensive competitive highlander guide written by  kKaltUu and Wiethoofd. Russian version translated by irfx these might contain outdated information!
• Play some TF2Center or TF2Stadium lobbies and gain great insight and experience in highlander gameplay
• Find more out about Competitive TF2 as a whole at comp.tf

Sponsors

• Serveme.tf – For helping provide gameservers
• Essentials.tf & Whitelist.tf – Donating TF2 items for prizes

Format

The tournament will kick off with a swiss Group Phase designed so that all teams involved will have the chance to play some exciting games. After the Group Phase from each group will engage in a straight knock-out cup as we progress on in our journey to discover, and reward, the very best Pub team in Europe.

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DreamHack Summer TF2 LAN Invitational.

The more TF2 the merrier and this weekend we have an entire LAN tourney to please us. Four teams will travel to Sweden to face each other on even footing. These teams should be well known to you by now since they’ve all been competing in Prem this season. Who are they you ask? Well, the victors of DreamHack Winter Se7en, the current first seed in Prem Full Tilt and two experienced teams: shredded autism and Unexpected. With such a plethora of talent this is one event you wouldn’t wanna miss. Starting tomorrow Saturday at 11 CEST. All the information needed can be found here.

Crowns vs. Perilous Gaming

The top dog takes on another ragtag group of underdogs when Full Tilt face shredded autism. This will not be the last time these two meet as they are destined for battle this weekend at DreamHack Summer. As so many of these games have been this week, it is yet another chance for the teams to gauge themselves and gain momentum. But there are still points on the line and shredded autism need some. Tune in with , Sideshow, Getawhale and  DavidTheWin.

B@GSER FIVE vs. Personal Computer Masterrace

Fan favourite B@GSER FIVE has had a very real struggle so far. But they seem determined to not surrender. A playoff spot is seemingly impossible, but building a legacy is still a possibility. Their enemies du jour have the distinction of being the first team this season to topple champs Se7en. With B@GSER FIVE’s track record against said team one could favour PC MASTER RACE. But upsets have been aplenty so far. Casted by  Beater,  zeFrosty and Sim.

Se7en find themselves in an unusual position, namely the losing kind. Dropping maps two weeks running they are currently occupying the 4th spot in the table well behind current leader Full Tilt. With DreamHack summer just around the corner losing to another attendee of said tournament now, would not only put them way down in the tables. But also give Unexpected unwanted momentum going into the LAN event. Speaking of which, be sure to stick around for a showmatch following the official between Unexpected and shredded autism. All covered by Admirable, Bren and DavidTheWin.

It’s been rough waters for the maiden voyage of fan favourite B@GSER FIVE. No points yet and roster issues muddying the waters. But where there’s a will, there’s a way. On the other side we have shredded autism who have had a mixed bag, netting themselves 5 points so far. With the DreamHack Summer LAN tournament looming close for shredded autism a win here could build some nice momentum. Casters are Bren,  WARHURYEAH and DavidTheWin.