British Squad

[NaiLed]

I know I read in the rules somewhere that squads need to play a minimum of 10 games to be in TWLB. Thinking about that, does that mean that British Squad will still be let in? If so, why? They've only based once and that was against us. Surely if a basing squad is trying to get in TWL and a non-basing squad is in TWL this is unfair?

EDIT: Fixed typos.

[pv=nrt]

they wont be around in basing long, dont worr yyour purty little mouth

[THE PUSHER]

Brit Squad competed in last seasons TWL and did not dissolve at any time during the off season. Regardless of whether or not they have played in any TWD matches, they are still welcome to return to TWL for season 6. TWL is not only a testiment to who is the best, but it is a testiment to those squads who have shown enough stability to keep it together through thick and thin.

[NaiLed]

Ok, I guess that's fair enough.

[Randedl]

Originally posted by THE PUSHER
Brit Squad competed in last seasons TWL and did not dissolve at any time during the off season. Regardless of whether or not they have played in any TWD matches, they are still welcome to return to TWL for season 6. TWL is not only a testiment to who is the best, but it is a testiment to those squads who have shown enough stability to keep it together through thick and thin.

which is why melee's still on the outside lookin in? which is why any 1st year team in twdd who picks and chooses who and when to play can make it over a team who's been around for alot longer and'll play whenever they got ppl on? okay. . .

[froedrick]

Push. . . didn't you say this. . .


"Only those squads that showed a continued commitment to stability were considered for a guaranteed spot in TWL."

But BS haven't continued much of a commitment to stability. . . while Melee has been working its asses off to get into TWLB :/

[Stay of Execution]

froedrick - you appear to be talking complete bollocks again

[pv=nrt]

wrong stay of ex. he is refering to your basing activity in which you have based one to a loss to dekai. you have not shown a continued presence in basing and therefore should be removed from it. Melee is by far a more deserving squad to be in twlb then brit

[unrealistic]

Guys - How can you say that BS havent been doing anything since last season... Take a look at the TWD page... How the hell can you say we havent played... jeez. 44 twdd games..and thats nothing

[Jaffacake]

Hmmm can't see why playing x number of games in TWBD gives you more reason to play in TWL. After all I could start a squad, forfeit 100 TWBD games and be confident enough to be in TWL.

I think when The Pusher refers to stability, he means overall squad stability. That doesn't mean that BS should need to play a million basing games to prove that we exist and want to base. In any case, not playing TWBD matches doesn't prove that there is not commitment to basing either - a squad can base amongst themselves in preparation to TWL if they wished. On the other hand, we could play 100 games half-heartedly, but that doesn't necessarily mean we're committed to basing...

Anyway it's not up to TWL squads to prove themselves, it's up to those that want to join. If they show commitment and squad stability, then so be it. I'm sure Melee will have their chance in the near future, if they perservere.

[Malladrin]

Would you waste/spend 50+ (a base match takes more time than 30 min to set up and play) hours on something you don't care about?

[Stay of Execution]

Originally posted by THE PUSHER
Brit Squad competed in last seasons TWL and did not dissolve at any time during the off season. Regardless of whether or not they have played in any TWD matches, they are still welcome to return to TWL for season 6. TWL is not only a testiment to who is the best, but it is a testiment to those squads who have shown enough stability to keep it together through thick and thin.

Brit squad has been going for 5 years

my original statement stands

[Randedl]

Originally posted by Jaffacake
Hmmm can't see why playing x number of games in TWBD gives you more reason to play in TWL. After all I could start a squad, forfeit 100 TWBD games and be confident enough to be in TWL.

I think when The Pusher refers to stability, he means overall squad stability. That doesn't mean that BS should need to play a million basing games to prove that we exist and want to base. In any case, not playing TWBD matches doesn't prove that there is not commitment to basing either - a squad can base amongst themselves in preparation to TWL if they wished. On the other hand, we could play 100 games half-heartedly, but that doesn't necessarily mean we're committed to basing...

Anyway it's not up to TWL squads to prove themselves, it's up to those that want to join. If they show commitment and squad stability, then so be it. I'm sure Melee will have their chance in the near future, if they perservere.

are you saying melee has shown no squad stability? your squad is full of people from britain, good idea, who leave for other squads when they get a chance. then you just recruit the next person you find. that's how british squad persists, and that's why they are not competative. i'm not sure i'd call that squad stability.

i'm not sure about this, but weren't you guys awarded a replacement spot last season? if so, that's not earning it at all. that was twl ops making their qualitative decisions.

stop defending your squad and show up in some games, then you can talk. right now just back the fuck off

[Facetious]

I really think it'd be a shame if Melee didn't get into leagues for basing. I guess that's really my only opinion on the matter.

[TajaUk]

Originally posted by Randedl
your squad is full of people from britain, good idea, who leave for other squads when they get a chance. then you just recruit the next person you find. that's how british squad persists, and that's why they are not competative. i'm not sure i'd call that squad stability.

stop defending your squad and show up in some games, then you can talk. right now just back the fuck off

British Squad is full of people from Britain! wow give Randedl a prize for that pearl of wisdom.

People leave British squad for other squads! wow another piece of information that will enlighten these forums. (ofcourse people leaving other squads never happens)

They recruit the next person they find! Yes they simply troll pub arena's and call out for British people and let them join whoever they are!??!

Randedl they go through a two week trial period in the squad and over 75% of people wishing to join never get in. Letting people in the squad is based on mainly personality and not skill unlike some elite bullshit squads I could name.

The squad exsists becasue there's a number of people that have been in TW a long time that actually care about British Squad and have had to persistently fight against people naturals urge to join a squad that maybe be more competitive in leagues but do not have the tradition and close atmosphere BS holds.

Sure there are times when members think about actually playing with a squad that will win alot more matches in leagues, but then again most of BS don't hold winning games as the most important factor for playing the game.

When we do win a game it means alot more to us. When we came 4th in TWL in one of the first seasons when Slowbob run it, this was like winning the league to us. You cannot compare us to other squads really becasue no other squad recruits from solely one country, we pride ourselve on our history and ability to survive when other squads are constantly trying to pick of our best players. This means the competitive nature of BS will always fluctuate over time more than others.

What BS dont have a problem with is playing leauge games. Just look at the number of TWD/J we have played. True baseing games are more difficult for a number of reasons. Time Zones dont help, remember we are all on GMT! , lag!? now the server has moved to the states how difficult is it to have 8-10 of us on lag free? Also time of the matches are alot longer than the other games. So while BS have only played 1 league basing game this is not for the want of trying. Often on chats we are all up for a game and lag dictates we dont play the game. But don't somehow question BS's commitment to league's because nothing it further from the truth. The effort it takes us just to win games and continue to fly the flag (for over 5 years) is no luck but hard work.

You talk about stability but I can assure you we will last alot longer than Melee and others floating about. The problem with elite squads is they are full of total cunts that move on to another squad at the drop of a hat. One thing BS is is Stable.

Now Randedl if anyone needs to shut the fuck up and stop talking shite its YOU. If your gonna comment on my squad then atleast get yer facts right.

AcidMouse.
British Squad (Since '97)