TF2 Newbs (Team Fortress 2) Blog

Step up to get your rep up.

If you’re currently a member of [N] and would like to become a part of the Newbs admin team here’s your chance. The process is quite simple, yet only few will survive.

-Change your tag from [N] to /N/

This helps us distinguish you from our casual clan members.

-Find out what you can do to help.

There’s tons going on behind the scenes of Newbs that we could use help with from time to time.. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to shine (IE helping with the website, graphic design.. Etc..)

-Bring your friends.

If you’re playing with someone who frequents the servers and seems like a cool cat, tell them about the website. If they end up joining [N], tell them to post who sent them here in their application.

-Help starting the servers

Quite possibly the easiest way to get noticed. Some of our servers start without us lifting a finger, while other take some prodding. When you want to play some 2fort, don’t join the one that’s full.. join the one that’s got 3 people playing and help it grow. Better yet, join the empty 2Fort (or payload for that matter) and invite your friends.

-Be a team player

There’s nothing worse than an admin with a bad attitude. Someone famous once said give a man power and see the true content of his character.. Or something like that. Basically if you’re a jerk without the ability to slap people around the map, it will most likely be worse if you’re given admin. While some are quite dedicated to the cause, they are overlooked due to their bad attitudes.. Keep this in mind, as Crap has a log on each and every one of us (myself included ; ) and he’s pretty good at bringing out that time you were plastered dropping profanities in front of the childrens on #4.

-Let us know.

If you’re interested, let us know here. Hang out in the steam chat. Can’t stress this one enough. Great way to get servers started, as well as getting to know your fellow Newbs.

Newbs makes no promises. As stated before, we only choose the right man (or woman) for the job.. But if you’re here reading this, you’re probably on the right track.

JiB

SPIES!!!!! sent these along, these are decodes of the sstv commentary node…

APERTURE LABORATORIES BBS
-Single analogue phone line in a designer’s kitchen(phone systems in Valve office too modern)
-Old PC running Linux attached to a 2400 bps modem from 1987 (via USB to serial adaptor)
-mgetty to handle calls, custom PHP script looping through plot fragments and home-made ANSI-art converions of Portal 2 artwork
-Transmitted about 20MB of data in total
-Phone line constantly engaged!
-Several spare modems in case one died – none did
-SSH backdoor for updates and monitoring (possible to watch exactly what people were seeing as they dialed in)
-Combined might of internets is terrifying

KOANS GIVE AWAY is coming soon!

Win Koans Money! $50 a day given away March 30 – April 3rd

That’s right people, it’s that time of year. Koans is another year older and he ran out places to put his money.. So he wants to fill your pockets. Koans likes to keep the games a mystery, but rest assured the details will be revealed March 30th rolls around.

Fan of War Limited Edition?

Prices on the vintage shogun items are insane.. Believe me I spent some time tracking down a set or so, and the prices ranged from random items to earbuds + bills. Of the items, the Fan of War and the Concheror are the most elusive. Those claiming to have a ‘one of a kind’ item are sadly mistaken however. Octo has found 102 so far ; P

New Server – #9 Kramer’s Killzone

Check it out, 24/7 2Fort.. Out of LA.
66.90.94.43:27015

We are blocking and banning for using scripts to turn while Charge and Targing

This is serious bsns.. How to get banned

Best – Build Your Own TF2 Hat Contest!

Inspired by Bulll’s attempt at making a real life towering pillar of hats.. The best hat creation will receive a confetti unusual! Official Rules

Being that it’s Valentines day I thought I’d show the blog some love. Couple updates, but really it’s about the hot chicks and upcoming prizes that you won’t want to miss.

Newbs Stimulus is still going strong!

1st Place – Terres                         (ticket 1136)
2nd Place – ChaosNinjaSteve (ticket 1257)

Congrats to the winners! Keep the posts and quality content coming to improve your odds of getting free hats!

NewbsMas has ended!

Had a great showing this year with a lot of diverse content. Our monkeys have been tabulating votes for weeks and promise results soon!

TF2 Rift Promo:

Valve’s Team Fortress 2 is about to be invaded by Rift, the upcoming MMO from Trion Worlds. Both companies announced today that Steam customers who pre-order Rift by March 1st will receive two exclusive melee weapons in Team Fortress 2: the “Sharpened Volcano Fragment” and “Sun-on-a-stick.” Additionally, the Valve team is adding a permanent Team Fortress 2 achievement that grants players a redeemable code for an equally exclusive (and terrifying) headpiece in Rift, the “Well Spun Hat.”  (Images/Text http://www.riftjunkies.com)

Discussion

Hard to say what the value of these bad boys will be.. However I can say that the word ‘Genuine’ in front will be worth more than it should.. as always in Hat Fortress : )

College Mansion Competition:

Video games and hot chicks rarely coincide.. Except when you’re playing with Newbs. Haley’s friend Candice took part in a swimsuit contest known as the College Mansion Competition.. If you missed it, take a gander.

Shes on the left

Well being the good Newbs we are, we attempted to rig the voting. And apparently it ALMOST worked. Had we had a little more time and proper planning, I can assure you she would have reigned supreme.  During that process Dewar and Octo went in together on some decks of cards featuring these fine ladies. If you’re 18+, you may want to pay close attention to our next few contest give aways ; )

Future contest winners will not be disappointed

http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/The_Essential_Accessories

Yup, we got socks and matching sweatbands.  If I didn’t love my octopus treasure hat so damn much, I’d complain and say that TF2 is now a full fledged FPS Doll & Accessory simulator.   But, I guess the old tall GI Joes had different clothes which increased their killing ability, so..  Yay for new items!