SummerSmash is 11 February 2012. It’s also my birthday, if one celebrates birthdays every 6 months instead of once a year. Which I don’t really. So the bit about my birthday was a lie, but the bit about SummerSmash was true. Anyone interested? TF2 3v3 Arena is on offer. I dunno about everyone else, but my TF2 is pretty rusty…
After tofu fell asleep at work, I realised it was time to go on holidays!! And holidays means LANS!
LanSmash have announced SantaSmash 2011 which may or may not involve Nintendo Sixty-FOOOOUUURRRR! It’s the 10–11 December weekend.
No official word yet on Auld Lan Syne III, however my money’s on a mashup that mixes classic lanning with a euphonium-powered nerf war. Even google cannot tell you exactly what that is, but if you watch these 2 videos simultaneously you will get the idea…
Posted by frag_spawn on September 10th, 2011 @ 09:15
6 snappers were on last night and with some of us drunk, we all agreed to be in Nathan for LanSmash’s next event SpringSmash. Specifically to defend our honor of 2nd best in a 6v6 TF2 comp Sat Arvo.
Those out-of-town snappers interested are welcome to crash at my place, and the usual post-smash glow LAN can be here on Sunday.
I apologise in advance for the brag post, but I felt the need to share some of what we got up to over the weekend.
The comp
With 12 teams in the running—LanSmash’s largest TF2 tournament to date—the SNAP 3v3 team were in for a challenge. Fumbles (Heavy), Shmitee (Medic) and Nakor/Tofu (Tag-teaming on Demoman) were out of practice and largely unfamiliar with arena mode and competitive play in general.
The team entered for a laugh, at best.
Rules of engagement
Arena mode, 3v3 teams, limit of one of each class, first team to 6 points wins the round.
Blow by blow
In round 1, SNAP initially went down 3 points to 1, but managed to pull it back for a 6/5 victory.
In the second round, the opponent scratched, so SNAP took an undeserved 6/0. Under the swiss format, this ‘big win’ meant the team would now face the toughest opponents.
Round 3 saw the team again take an early beating, down 4 to 1, yet the Heavy/Medic combo worked hard to pull the score back to 5/5, and in match point, Demoman cliched the victory. (Video for this match embedded below)
In the fourth round, SNAP suffered a crushing defeat 6/1 to the top seed ShadySux who would advance straight to the final match against the second ranked team.
Tied for equal second with Failtrain, SNAP had to compete to determine which of them would enter the final. Again, the opponent gained the upper hand early on, and again SNAP were able to claw their way back to s****h win from the jaws of fail, final score 6/5.
This meant that the FINAL became a rematch of SNAP vs ShadySux. Luckily the map Nucleus favoured SNAP’s close quarters style with ample opportunity for Fumbles’ signature ‘Drop Heavy’ attack. SNAP were even able to pull ahead to a 5/3 lead. Unfortunately, ShadySux were quick to adapt, turn the tables and take the win.
I’ve learned something today…
Firstly, frag_spawn and Rammy are great strategists. Their counsel was much appreciated and helped the team prep for coming rounds.
Also, TF2 is still a great game! And, competitive play is fun, who knew?
I’m definitely keen to feel the rush again, and if anyone else is interested, I think we should look for opportunities for scrimmage! (TF2 or even BCBF2). Who’s with me?
