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Tuesday, 29 June 2010 23:45
improperdancing
When looking at the XPL TF2 Standings page, a few different columns stand out, specifically Points and RPI. What is unclear initially is which of those two factors is more important, and how each is calculated. This article will aim to give players a greater understanding of exactly how teams are ranked in the XPL and how those rankings themselves are determined.
The points system in XPL is relatively simplistic. Teams are awarded three points for each win, two points for a tie or a forfeit win, and one point for either a loss or a forfeit loss. Remember that, since each map played technically counts as an individual match, teams can score a maximum of six points each week and a minimum of two. However, the points system in XPL is largely irrelevant. Teams are not ranked according to their points when it comes to playoff standings, and points appear to be used as little more than a modifier for a team's overall RPI.
Much more complicated is the Ratings Percentage Index, or RPI. This is the number that every team's playoff aspirations will hinge on, as it is the number that decides where teams lie in the rankings.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 June 2010 00:04 )
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Monday, 28 June 2010 23:43
improperdancing
The following article will aim to give readers, and especially competitive players, an objective look at the positive and negative aspects of the Xtreme Professional League's Team Fortress 2 league. XPL is the latest in a relatively long line of leagues to offer TF2 competition, and as such it faces an uphill battle as it seeks to establish itself and win over the invite-level teams, which will obviously be paramount to the league's overall lasting success in this fickle community.
While it is obviously difficult to fully gauge the quality of a league after just one week of play, some issues have clearly already come into light, and it never hurts to take a look at the flaws in the hopes that they will at least be discussed and at best be fixed altogether.
Last Updated ( Monday, 28 June 2010 23:45 )
Sunday, 27 June 2010 19:45
Graham
The CEVO-A Season 5 finals are going down tomorrow (Monday, June 28th) night at 9 pm Central time. 22d is taking on Knockout Gaming in a best-of-three match with each team being able to choose a map; CEVO has chosen the tiebreak as koth_viaduct. 22d defeated KO Gaming in the upper bracket finals on cp_granary but KO proceeded to defeat Mainline Gaming in the lower bracket finals to return for round 2. TGBF.tv is not sure if they are going to be able to cast this match but Apoplexy Industries is providing a Source TV Relay either way. You can check out the CEVO-A playoffs brackets HERE.
Last Updated ( Monday, 28 June 2010 20:23 )
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Saturday, 26 June 2010 11:06
forsaken
We are back with more coverage from the other side of the fence, twl! A lot has happened, many teams have moved from one seed to another, some have triumphed some have failed miserably. Through it all competition was thick, and great competition though it was. Clearly something has to be done to help organize the team’s classifications better, as division one Is essentially three teams, one of which is amazingly high above the rest. However, hopefully this will be fixed in the following season of twl. So…
Here’s the standings:
Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 June 2010 11:20 )
Friday, 25 June 2010 12:12
Magus
On Monday, June 28th the CEVO-A finals will commence. The match will be Best-of-Three format between 22d and Knockout Gaming.
22d is coming off of a perfect season, ending with a stunning 10-0 record. Incredibly, this team has only had eight rounds taken from them all season. It’s clear that 22d is a powerhouse in today’s Amateur divisions. This team is lead by a strong confident medic in Tragic, who’s greatly supported by a strong group of core players such as pt_, terminator, and Flappy.
Knockout Gaming is a team that should NOT be counted out. They’ve been k0’ing teams all season long, and have also secured 10 wins. They also hold three losses, making their win percentage slightly above 75%. Noobina and defiance have both looked strong this season. I’m anxious to see if that pattern continues.
These teams met before in Round 4 of these playoffs on cp_granary. 22d stomped out a win 5-0, but that doesn’t mean Knockout gaming is down for the count. They now know what to expect from 22d, and have surely practiced hard for the coming match.
It’s safe to say the finals will be an entertaining match to watch! Look forward to seeing you all in the STV.
Last Updated ( Friday, 25 June 2010 12:12 )
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