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    AFC 10: Division 1 Roundup
    Banner by Cell, writeup by vetia, vetted by moosepi and Caldoran
     
    AFC 10 is in full swing; divisions have been separated and the first few matches have been played (are being played). Notably, an exceeding number of Division 3 signups have swelled the ranks to a whopping 16 teams, an amount unprecedented in AsiaFortress history.
     
    However, the cost for a fresh wave of new players is high. It came at the price of several old names and faces departing for Overwatch after being at the peak of the scene for nearly three years. The result? Division 1 is severely reduced this season, with only four teams that have to play each other twice. Leading from this, there are only going to be three playoff teams for Division 1. 
     
    Furthermore, a severe lack of top level players means that AsiaFortress ‘premier’ level play will not only be less regular, but quite possibly lower in quality as well. The truth of the matter is that quality fades as experienced players depart, leaving giant, empty shoes and a legacy of whispered legends.
     
    But this isn’t to discount the competition this season; some of the names in the rosters have been around for a long time, and they deserve recognition for wading into the highest division Asia has to offer. With that said, meet the teams and lineups for Division 1!
     
    xiao
    • VLEbrY5.png tommy
    • VLEbrY5.png kcot
    • W5WmBJp.png cloverella
    • W5WmBJp.png 26
    • j3eMpHs.png jigglesaur
    • hBkNbCx.png b4it
     
    Certainly one of the fattest rosters in play, xiao was technically formed sometime post-AFC 9, but perished temporarily before Mercenaries Cup 7 could begin (leaving stars like tommy free to play for Pingu during that season). However, the return of jigglesaur from Canada in June incited its reformation, and xiao was revitalised in time for AFC 10.
     
    Old dogs of the AsiaFortress community will recognise that xiao is a combination of AFC 9’s Homely Hobos and Turbo 9000. Newer viewers should rest assured that xiao is likely the best and toughest roster to beat this season. These are solid players with mountains of pre-existing chemistry, and the DM ability to back any strategy they come up with. When xiao are on their game, the other teams are going to have a hard time preventing rolls.
     
    Crescendo
    • VLEbrY5.png Racy
    • VLEbrY5.png SakiIsa
    • W5WmBJp.png Shocky
    • W5WmBJp.png Hwain
    • j3eMpHs.png rufus
    • hBkNbCx.png z.™
     
    Put together by Hwain, Crescendo mainly consists of old players who’ve left the scene for a while, but are dusting themselves off for another go. Again, old dogs might recognise names like rufus, ozr and z that haven’t been seen at the top for seasons. Most notable are Shocky and 10; the former is a two time champion and the latter has been heralded as one of Asia’s best scouts since Mercenaries Cup 6.
     
    Crescendo might seem cobbled together, but a combination of seasoned Division 1 players, some of Asia’s oldest faces and a dash of fresh talent, could make a blend spicy enough to shake up the competition. If anyone could knock out xiao and take the Cup home, it would be Crescendo.
     
    A Motley Crew
    • VLEbrY5.png oro
    • VLEbrY5.png Killer
    • W5WmBJp.png Cell
    • W5WmBJp.png Cynic
    • j3eMpHs.png RY4N
    • hBkNbCx.png Jopper
     
    AMC have kept the same name and the same core players for several seasons now, and it’s no surprise to see them in Division 1 in AFC 10. While the team has seen various old and new faces come and go, their primary core has always been Jopper, RY4N and Cell and Cynic since AFC 9: fairly consistent players who’ve proven their mettle in the past.
     
    This season, the roster is rounded off with two of Asia’s biggest MGE players, oro and Killer. With a solid set of teammates complementing the long history that AMC has, the team should find some success in their first foray into Division 1. While they might not look like the greatest contenders for the Cup, they shouldn’t be a simple walk over for the other teams.
     
    Memesquad xd
    • VLEbrY5.png vetia
    • VLEbrY5.png scot
    • W5WmBJp.png mel
    • W5WmBJp.png chongy
    • j3eMpHs.png cyrus
    • hBkNbCx.png moosepi
     
    Memesquad was founded on the dreams of winning Division 2, but the roster grew a little too powerful and was bumped up to Division 1. Filled with fresh faces to Division 1 that have barely seen the light of ‘premier’ level play, the team decided to pick up one of AsiaFortress’ oldest players, mel, to overcome the inexperience.
     
    Memesquad looks like the weakest team in Division 1, but it has the potential to pull a few upsets. If anything, its hyper-aggressive play-style seen on its old Division 2 roster could create interesting and exciting games for AsiaFortress’ Division 1!
     
    Conclusion
    While there is a severe lack of Division 1 teams, it is still exciting to see some new faces getting their hands dirty in the 10th season of AFC, and (a lot of) new blood is exactly what the Asian scene needs. Here’s to new legends of AF in the next few seasons!
     


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: LFT Overwatch

    Away Team: Steal Your Job

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

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    Round: 2

    Home Team: GODsenS

    Away Team: FRUIT SALAD

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: Beyond Velocity

    Away Team: Hairy Ares

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: AESTHETIC_091

    Away Team: Wine n Cheese

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: Reddit Headliners

    Away Team: patrick.gaming

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: Majiami

    Away Team: Laughing Kills

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: Technology Eclipse

    Away Team: 50dm

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: Hoomanitee

    Away Team: -

     

    Map Pool:

     

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: -

    To be played within: -


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: Smite

    Away Team: Last Minute Mixup

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: what the fam!

    Away Team: LL1c

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: BADRATSGAMING.NET

    Away Team: Forever LFT

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread. 
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


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    AsiaFortress Cup 10 Match Thread

    (Round 2)

    [Rules] [Division Administrators] [Unlocks] [Registration] [Key Dates and Map Pool] [Discussion] [Team Directory] [POV Demo Rules] [Server Bookings] [Match Threads] [Cast Requests]

     

    Round: 2

    Home Team: Clown 9

    Away Team: The Mighty Gibuses

     

    Map Pool:

    • cp_gullywash_final1

    • cp_process_final

    Reminders:

    • P-REC is required for all players in the server.

    • Every player involved in a match (including mercenaries) must record a demo for each map of their matches (we recommend using P-REC or the in-game demo system) and keep it until at least one week after the end of the season. While not compulsory, we recommend for all players to upload their demos after each match to the Demo Uploads page, to avoid situations where their demos are misplaced or lost.

    • This thread should be used for announcing or discussing for the confirmed match timing, and reporting scores after the match is done.

    • Scoreboard screenshots or logs.tf must be posted in the thread when reporting scores.
      (e.g. Granary 5-3 to Team Cool, Badlands 5-4 to Team Cool)

    • Any mercenaries used in the round must be reported and stated in the thread.
      (e.g. Team Cool used merc KoolKat for both maps)
      Please refer to section 4C of the AFC 10 Rules for further details regarding mercenaries.

    To be scheduled by: Friday 5th August 2016

    To be played within: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016


  14. 50dm wins Badlands with a 4 : 0 score, sadly we can't play gullywash so we forfeit the match.

     

    Merc used: Sceptrix : http://steamcommunity.com/id/fantaise/

                       Jaybee : http://steamcommunity.com/id/jaybeecute/

    Acknowledged.

     

    50dm gets a map win and 5-0 for Gullywash due to the forfeit.

     

    Last Minute Mixup is taken to have forfeited this round.

     

    A reminder that a maximum of 2 forfeits is allowed for the entirety of the season.

     

    Thanks.


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    AFC 10: Division 2 Roundup
    Banner by Cell, writeup by vetia, vetted by moosepi and Caldoran
     
    This season of AsiaFortress, Division 1 is tiny and Division 3 is engorged. So where do you go to watch or follow games? Division 2 of course! Division 2 is perfectly sized this season, with eight teams ready to take each other on, and find out which of them is the best of Asia (relatively speaking, since it is Division 2)!
     
    But in all honesty, Division 2 is set to hold some of the most competitive matches AF has seen in recent history. Based on team reviews by players who’ve watched the scene for lengths of time, there isn’t really a clear winner overall. Of course, there certainly are teams that stand out above the rest; It isn’t a complete tossup like Division 3 where there are so many new players we can’t keep track of them all.
     
    Division 2 has one of the most even distributions of players across different teams, ranging from DM-heads, to PUG stars, to minions; an expansive, even spread worthy of feast tables in the halls of unscrupulous, medieval nobles! However, unlike feasting nobles, we have to cherry pick. I’m not paid (I’m actually not paid anyway) to talk about every single team in Division 2, so we’ll have to settle for the four we think are most likely to make playoffs.
     
    Fruit Salad
    • VLEbrY5.png apples
    • VLEbrY5.png j0shi
    • W5WmBJp.png slayer
    • W5WmBJp.png nastyyy
    • j3eMpHs.png shuenny
    • hBkNbCx.png bb
    A healthy mixture of players, Fruit Salad has all the essential vitamins and minerals of a Division 2 team: experienced veterans, a few middle-grounders and some fresh faces. Several of the names (such as shuenny, nastyyy and joshi) are familiar, dating back to a time when Turbo 9000 was a simple seed in older AFCs.
     
    With so many old beans on their roster, it seems that first place is ripe for the picking for this team. They’ve demonstrated the ability to coordinate, even if their flanks are a little shaky at times, and their DM ability could allow them to punch through the competition. And who knows, perhaps they’ll even help a new player or two bear fruit.
     
    Wine n Cheese
    • VLEbrY5.png verty
    • VLEbrY5.png Gordan
    • W5WmBJp.png Dream
    • W5WmBJp.png duel
    • j3eMpHs.png cyra
    • hBkNbCx.png AiShou
    If any team could sour the chances of the competition, it’s Wine n Cheese. Featuring the dregs of Division 3 runner ups Backcappers, hopefuls of once-Kawaii and several other older names, it’s a cocktail of good players that could turn other teams blue in the face. Almost every single member here has prior league experience, and a few have a reputation for throwing games that both make things interesting and irritating (for the opponent, that is).
     
    To cut to the cheese, there’s no doubt that this team has the ability to take the championship. In terms of raw DM, a few on their lineup could be rostered with the current run of Division 1 teams. Though they might be a little rough around the edges, this slice of Division 2 could age the competition well, and force other teams to new heights.
     
    LFT Overwatch
    • VLEbrY5.png Aqua
    • VLEbrY5.png Ghosty
    • W5WmBJp.png ReD_SpY
    • W5WmBJp.png Hrebl4ze
    • j3eMpHs.png IO
    • hBkNbCx.png sadkatz
    You don’t have to look too pharah way from LFT Overwatch for good competition either. Their roster mei not be as strong in terms of experience, but combining fast-rising talent like Aqua with experienced players like ReD_SpY creates a bastion of a solid team, that could potentially win(ston) them the championship.
     
    Yes, this slightly haphazard mix team led by ReD_SpY is going to have to push (rein)hardt if they want to take the championship this season. Their strength in terms of DM makes them almost a shoo-in for playoffs, but in order to face off against rosters lined with people boasting years of experience, their team game has to be at its peak. Truthfully, I’ll be following this team’s progress the most during the round robin stages!
     
    Steal Your Job (SyJ)
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    • VLEbrY5.png Banana
    • W5WmBJp.png Konma
    • W5WmBJp.png Striker
    • j3eMpHs.png H4ms
    • hBkNbCx.png iMauriceiNoob
    Talk about last minute sign ups; this team joined the contest with literally 36 minutes to spare. 
     
    Steal Your Job, unlike most of the other teams currently in Division 2, actually have history in their résumé. They competed in the last season of Mercenaries Cup 7, and did fairly well considering they had to fight Championship contenders Cute Beast in the second week, and AMC, a team with more history than them, in Lower Bracket Round 3. Now they’ve returned, and are seeking (the enemy’s) employment once more!
     
    It’s a solid roster of consistent players DM wise, and teams with a past have a way of handling coordination better than mix teams of PUG stompers. While they have the potential to be great at the game, a lack of interest could resign their chances of even making playoffs. If they practice consistently, there’s no doubt in my mind that they could climb the metaphorical corporate ladder to the top four. But without practice, SyJ could get fired from the competition by any of the current Division 2 teams.
     
    Conclusion
    While I only listed four teams that I think will make playoffs this season, I’d love to witness any number of upsets. The 7 weeks of Round Robin stages are there for teams to thresh their way to the top, and it’s plenty of time for good and interesting players to unveil their true potential as great and superb gods! 
     
    Let’s hope the pressures of competition will get the forging fires raging, and send these teams into a transformation process that will have them gleaming like gold when they hold those placement medals. After all, Division 2 is a preparatory stage for Division 1, and Asian TF2 needs more heroes!
     
    May the best team win!


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  16. Ok, so I just wanted to make sure for myself, are we allowed to play on shana servers because my ping is only good on shana 3 for some reason but I just need to book it in their steam group instead of the AFC10 thread right?

    Yup.

     

    You can play on any server as long as both teams agree to it, the server has the correct AFC 10 configs and whitelist and SourceTV demos are recorded.


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