Randomized Highlander Matches (Conceptual)

[Clairefox]

So, finding myself growing bored of GG2 again, I've been storming some ideas to make the game fun again, this being one of them.


Logistics

Teams would be 5v5, 6v6, 7v7 or 8v8 (depending on quality of the hostee.)
All class limits are restricted to ONE on each team. (Highlander rules)

The main rule is: you MUST pick your class using the random button. ONE random per map. If you are caught using the button more than once to get a class you favor more, you will be VinMod RCON command set back to the class you initially randomed. THIS RULES OUT Q/C BEING PLAYABLE. Random stuck you with Spy and your main is Scout, and you hate Spy? Too bad, you're stuck Spy until the next map cycle.

Teams would also be force randomed. If you dislike your team selection and move into the spectator box out of "WAH I WANT THE OTHER TEAM" you will be banned.

Maps will include Arena, CP and CTF (balanced maps only, and discludes Attack/Defend maps) either predetermined OR totally random from a long rotation.

Matches would have to be scheduled (weekends, probably due to school being in), and preferably have the players wanting to attend be joined together on IRC. In the event of an odd number of players (11 players wanting to play, but not enough for 6v6 etc.) we'll settle for 5v5 and the last player to have come to attendance will be rotated in with the second to last player in attendance.

Closing

As with all *scheduled* things GG2 related, people tend to say "I'll be there!" and never show up. The events then end up a flop with disappointment among those who did show. If this idea appeals to any of you, feel free to post comments or even give me false hope that it'll succeed. Even if it happens just once, I believe this could be a lot of fun.

One problem I see with this is one team getting a medic (in say, 5v5 or 6v6) whereas the other team did. In that event, we could work something out. Such as the host choosing the medicless teams' medic, and they switch to it. If neither teams random a medic, it could just roll that way.

If this doesn't strike as very appealing, I'll lock the topic without problem.

[Washy]

im already having my highlander

But this sounds cool, get Yoona to host something like this.

[Psychopath]

If needed, I could help write a host client that automatically assigns random teams, random classes, evaluates the teams so that they either both have a medic or neither have a medic, and ignores any requests to change team or class.

Yeah, you can force that without relying on people to press the random button.

[Tankman]

*randomized

Sounds good, but the main problem is finding a good host, and players that know they can make it. I mean, did that highlander thing washroom had even work out?

If this works out, I'm looking forward to it.

Also I can host, but I want to participate

[Clairefox]

But this sounds cool, get Yoona to host something like this.

I can host as well; so it isn't a problem.

If needed, I could help write a host client that automatically assigns random teams, random classes, evaluates the teams so that they either both have a medic or neither have a medic, and ignores any requests to change team or class.

Yeah, you can force that without relying on people to press the random button.

That would be stellar in the event people show interest.

[Washy]

*randomized

Sounds good, but the main problem is finding a good host, and players that know they can make it. I mean, did that highlander thing washroom had even work out?

If this works out, I'm looking forward to it.

Also I can host, but I want to participate

It's on this weekend, why don't go look?

[Psychopath]

If needed, I could help write a host client that automatically assigns random teams, random classes, evaluates the teams so that they either both have a medic or neither have a medic, and ignores any requests to change team or class.

Yeah, you can force that without relying on people to press the random button.

That would be stellar in the event people show interest.

I forgot to mention that I could expand the randomization to also include Q/C in the random class pool.

[Intel Gourd]

Definitely something I was going for with the Winter GGC Tourney, with randomized player selection and a "player roulette" trade system.

Some points:

1) This game is pretty much built for 5v5 or 4v4. So stick with those numbers plus one spot for recorder/commentator.
2) Highlander is pretty good too.
3) I agree with this use of the 0 button, which I haven't seen used or discussed in ever. Brings a fresh idea for tourney play.
4) lmao @ q/c not being playable. Power!
5) Forced randoms. Yesssssss. I want to encourage players learning how to adapt and build strategies off a team based totally outside who they usually play with, and work off eachother's strengths and weaknesses.
6) Substitutes don't really work or apply here, so attendance is the main thing dragging this idea down. There would have to be repercussions for no-shows.
7) Medic on one team shouldn't be a problem if the other group knows how to target the medic.

I'm all for this.

[trog]

Psycho make it so both teams have a medic.

[Intel Gourd]

Psycho make it so both teams have a medic.

no, if you don't get medic it's the luck of the draw

[CrazNoDale]

*randomized

Sounds good, but the main problem is finding a good host, and players that know they can make it. I mean, did that highlander thing washroom had even work out?

If this works out, I'm looking forward to it.

Also I can host, but I want to participate

Wow. This looks like fun I can help host to. 

[Psychopath]

Psycho make it so both teams have a medic.

no, if you don't get medic it's the luck of the draw

Great reading comprehension, both of you.

[trog]

A random person playing medic doesn't hurt your adapt to situations thing at all.

[Intel Gourd]

I don't see anything wrong with my point regardless.

[CrazNoDale]

Can I host and participate