Alright general game-fearing populace, this is going to be a bit more stream-lined this week, as it will be operating on a widely-suggested system many active custom-goers have been asking for. Also good news, I'm done hyphenating word pairings.
TGIF 15 will run on Friday, May 27, with party leaders starting their games at their scheduled times (shown below).
In order to run things more efficiently, players and hosts will need to be proactive about joining parties. The sign-ups will now revolve around stating preference and availability rather than mere interest as it was in the past. To sign up, simply fill in the following pseudo-form:
Gamertag:
Time Available: [in EST, link to time zone translator]
Number of Expected Guests:
Microphone Available: [YES/NO]
Host Preference:
[FIRST CHOICE HERE]
[SECOND CHOICE HERE]
[THIRD CHOICE HERE]
Gamertag: aNitrous
Time Available: 5:00pm EST - Whenever
Number of Expected Guests: 0
Microphone Available: [YES/NO]
Host Preference:
ViciousVice
Plasma Blades
pinohkio
It's pretty simple, and will allow hosts to easily discern who wants to be in their party. Invites will go out on a first-come, first-serve basis with heavy emphasis on host discretion (it is their party after all).
Furthermore, you must send the party leader a message on XBL at the start of the party asking for an invite. Personally speaking, I've had to dig through and figure out who was on at any given time and it resulted in an ever-shifting, never-at-capacity game. So please, let party leaders know. All parties will remain on OPEN so if you cannot join, the party is full. Just send a nice message asking the host for an invite when space is available. Do not spam them, you'll probably be ignored.
The Host List- In no particular order
The Berb's Party
Host's Gamertag: The Berb 9
Start Time: 5-6pm EST
End time: 11pm EST
Rules:
No screaming, abuse, mic spam, or asking for host. If you want a map played or tested, send me a message saying what map and game plus it needs to be in your file share.
Schedule:
A big mish-mash of minigames, CTF and Invasion
The Dark Side of the Forge (Darth's party)
Host's Gamertag: Darth Human
Send friend request to: Darths Customs
Instructions: (Spoiler below)
1. Open the sent request.
2. Switch to personal profile.
3. Select "view friends."
4. Join Darth Human his when lobby is "open" (this option is only available to people who sent a friend request).
Start Time: 6:00pm EST (3:00pm PST)
End Time: 11:00pm EST (8:00pm PST)
Rules:
PLEASE talk and chat with us, you don't need to go into party chat.
No screaming, singing. I can stand squeakers to a point.
Please don't ask for leader.
Feel free to mention any maps you want me to play.
Schedule:
Bunch of mini games, with a small blend of some great invasion and objective based games.
Necropaxx's Testapalooza 2: Electric Boogaloo
Host's Gamertag: Necropaxx
Start Time: 5:00pm EST
End Time: 8:00pm EST (but if we've still got a good party going we'll keep playing)
Rules:
Do not ask for leader.
Do not scream, yell, or otherwise abuse your mikes.
Do not harass other players.
The Noble Map pack is recommended, but not required.
Schedule:
This party is going to be all about testing your forged maps. If you've been working on a map and you would like it playtested, this is the party for you. The party size limit will be 12 players. Minigames WILL be taking a backseat to competitive-styled maps, although I'm sure we will be playing a few to mix things up. So if this sounds like the TGIF party you've been waiting for, or just want to have a fun, competitive time on some of the best maps-in-progress Forge Hub has to offer, join us. We'd love to have you. Hope to see you there Friday!
pinohkio's party of participation
Host's Gamertag: pinohkio
Start Time: 6:30pm EST
End Time: 8:30pm EST
Rules:
No squeaking, no harassing, no game-breaking.
Schedule:
Big team Map testing and Minigames galore!
TAG Custom Games Night
Host's Gamertag: Plasma Blades
Start Time: 7:00pm EST
End Time: No set time
Rules: The rules are pretty simple
No asking for party leader, and no disruptive voices.
While it's not mandatory, it's preferred that swearing is kept to a minimum and players are respectful of others.
Schedule:
It's pretty varied, nothing too concrete. The schedule is filled with popular mini-games and balanced infection matches, nothing really too competitive.
Ex: Nascar, Left4Dead, Stealin' your flags, Trench Wars, etc.
We'll be testing some maps as well. If you want your map tested, PM me with some pictures, a description, and a link to the map. Preferably a casual map, though invasion is acceptable.
Sarge's Borrowing an Xbox Party
Host's Gamertag: SargeantSarcasm
Start Time: 9:00pm
End Time: Whenever I feel like falling asleep
Rules:
Mic is optional but STRONGLY recommended. If someone wants to join the full party and you don't have a mic, they get your spot.
Guests are optional but STRONGLY discouraged. Same processes as the one above.
Yelling, screaming, being annoying results in a kick.
Breaking the map without that being the express purpose, results in a kick. (testing is okay)
Taking my sniper rifle results in a kick. (probably not)
Pretty much doing anything remotely annoying results in a kick.
BRING MAPS YOU WANT TO TEST AND PLAY.
I will pass leader around, if you abuse this, you will be punished on-site.
Schedule:
No Big Team. No Invasion.
Minigames, Casual and Competitive only.
Party Choice.
I will not be bringing maps that aren't already on my harddrive. Considering most of them are from the tourney submissions, they are not suited for an 8-player game. So again BRING MAPS YOU WANT TO TEST AND PLAY.
Just keep asking for host... see what happens.
Host's Gamertag: Vicious Vice
Send Friend Request to: TGIF Community
Start Time: 7:00-8:00pm EST
End Time: 2am+ EST
Rules:
Mic is optional but strongly recommended. [Meaning i will not ask you to leave unless the queue to join piles up]
If you use a mic, don't scream or talk over others. You'll get one warning then a boot. Otherwise, try to carry on as usual.
DON'T ASK FOR HOST. JUST DON'T
If you have a POSTED map that you think will be good for a 16 player party PM me the link/page BEFORE Friday please.
Guests are optional but not recommended. [Refer to mic rule]
Party will be Open 99% of the time and is set to 16.
ONLY Mini Games/Race/Random will be played. I will also throw in some competitive every 4-5 games... maybe. I also have taken the time to compile a list of all the games I will be playing and some that i have yet to add to the list.
Tentative Schedule:
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Mini Games
Trajectory Ball [Back and better then ever]
Cawk Blawkin' [New Classic]
Left4Dead [Act 1 + 2]
Do a Barrel Roll
Cawk Patrol
Plummeting Pilots
Indiana Jones [Spartan Orgy]
Bulldogs [Old School]
Tumbling Trinkets
Yahoo Yatzee
Bee Keepers [SPEEDY CRACKER]
Jetball
Peasant Hunt
Avalanche [Present them!]
Toy Tetris
Hogs From Heck
TOADZ
DESTRACTAUR!!!
Sapphire [Team Rave]
Flushing Toilet
Jump Rope
Headcrack on Octamon [If the party misbehaves]
Lots of other stuff
Vehicle Based Mini Games
Cat N Mouse [Canyon Mice, Water Mice, Bridge Canyon]
Concussion Derby
Smear the Pinkie
Speed on Nascar
Crash-Up Derby [NEW CLASSIC]
In your base stealing you Flags [NEW CLASSIC]
Rocket Race
Warthog Racing
Hot Pursuit
Lots of Racetracks [Most are SX]
They call me Mr. Lied-about-the-hyphenation.
Sharp’s Classic TGIF of Awesomeness (Halo 3)
Host's Gamertag: xSharpshooter94
Start Time: 3:00pm EST
End Time: 5:00pm EST (or whenever I have to leave)
Rules:
No squeaking, no harassing, no game-breaking(unless I start it), no asking for host, no delaying game starts(will be kicked at my discretion), no complaining about what is played.
Schedule:
Reminiscing about old times while playing some FH classics that made the old TGIF’s great!
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