Season 9 Paused

Important NSL Balance Merge to vanilla

Season 9

Season 9 is paused until further notice. As of this posting (May 6th, 2016), comp mod and NSL mod do not operate properly with vanilla NS2. Dragon is busy at the moment and unable to resolve the issues the mods have with the base game. There are also more changes coming next week (pending) that will further cause compatability issues. Therefore, even if the immediate issues are resolved, they are only going to happen again next week and the week after. UWE/PDT is going to continue to make changes like these, and we don't have the resources to keep up with it and maintain comp-mod. 

Any matches that are scheduled can still be played if both teams agree beforehand and understand that the game may be imbalanced or buggy. 

The admins are going to see what happens in the short term with comp-mod and vanilla NS2, and we will determine what will ultimately happen with season 9. Options include:

  1. Season 9 resuming after balance changes settle. This is only realistic if the balance changes by PDT/UWE settle soon, and there are no game-breaking issues.
  2. Mod owners are able to resolve compatibility issues for the remainder of the season, and are willing to revert broken balance changes in vanilla until the season is able to conclude. 
  3. Season 9 resumes without comp-mod. Teams are expected to adjust to the new balance, and play within the rules with the new changes. 
  4. Season 9 is terminated without completion.

A final decision will be provided on the status of season 9 by no later than May 15th (CEST).

Regarding Season-9 NS2 release branch

Using this will be very difficult to do and coordinate. As such, we have decided that it is not a realistic option. Reasons:

  1. Coordinating 150 players to switch to a separate branch of NS2 is annoying and painful for each person to do. Some people will refuse to do this, and might force match forfeits as a result. Some may have technical difficulties. 
  2. Coordinating modders to have versions of their mod that is compatible with our branch is going to be difficult. We would have to get versions of comp-mod, nsl mod, and ns2+ working at the minimum. 
  3. Coordinating server operators to switch to use the right branch of NS2 and the right branch of mods will be a logistical nightmare. Any technical difficulties are going to take a lot of time to resolve, and we're all volunteers here. 

Visions for Comp-Mod

Over the next few months, UWE and PDT are going to be changing balance and a relatively large scale that will directly conflict with the comp-mod. Some comp-mod changes are going to need to be phased out as a result. 

The NSL has become very dependent on our modders, and this puts us in a bad place when modders choose to stop working on their projects. As a result, it's logical that the NSL try to move away from it's dependence on modders. This will be a slow process, obviously. 

For the short term, the NSL is going to stop looking at new features or changes to comp-mod. If we manage to get support on development of comp-mod, the NSL is also going to start looking at features of comp mod that will likely never make it into vanilla, and remove them (phase them out). Certain changes in comp-mod that are fundamental to balance of NS2 will be pressed to UWE and PDT to implement or address in vanilla. PDT and UWE have already committed to working with us on certain issues that can be shown to be game-breaking. The end-goal being the complete phasing out of comp-mod. 

Balance Changes in NS2

There are a large series of balance changes coming to NS2. Most of them are going to completely shake up how NS2 is fundamentally played. PDT and UWE have reached out to the NSL with these changes, and we are included on the discussion. It is apparent that these changes are going to conflict majorly with the comp-mod. We cannot stop this from happening, but we can be a part of the shaping of the future on NS2. We encourage constructive discussion and feedback of ideas and issues, and we will be soon looking for a select few volunteers to participate directly in those discussions. These volunteers will have direct channels of communication with the developers about balance issues. Further details will come. 

Simba on 06 May 16 21:44

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Blank Cr4zy | SpookerZ

YOU LET UWE WIN, GG, RIP, REKT, GAME IS DEAD

7 May 2016, 03:07

6797

Blank Starcetereus | S11 Forfeit Champs

Gb Cr4zy

YOU LET UWE WIN, GG, RIP, REKT, GAME IS DEAD
6 May 2016, 20:07

7 May 2016, 03:16

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Blank Pikum | BEAST INFECTION

At what point are we going to know (((The Decision)))™

7 May 2016, 05:24

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Blank Simba

I updated the article for you, Pikum. Basically no later than May 15th.

7 May 2016, 05:43

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Blank Starcetereus | S11 Forfeit Champs

"An final decision"
I hope the admins make an good decision

7 May 2016, 05:50

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Blank Sardine | California Burrito

I nominate ryssk as volunteer, he speaks for me

7 May 2016, 06:56

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Blank ryssk | Ram Ranch

And The story repeats itself again... But this time you let UWE decide the future of ensl. Gj guys:)

7 May 2016, 09:49

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Blank skyice | Div2orDisband

Lets just play vanilla, most of div 2/3 wont even notice the difference

7 May 2016, 10:40

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Blank schu | NO DELAY STREAM

Well, I'm done with NS2. Moving on to another game. Good Luck everyone.

7 May 2016, 19:24

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Blank herakles

RIP NS2.
edit: If you guys like fading, you should really try Tracer in overwatch.

7 May 2016, 19:35

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Blank Starcetereus | S11 Forfeit Champs

Yeah overwatch is really going to kill the comp community, especially since all this bullshit happened right as overwatch went into open beta. So RIP ns2.

7 May 2016, 19:38

6797

Blank Starcetereus | S11 Forfeit Champs

and herakles, McCree is the best Kappa

7 May 2016, 19:39

6355

Blank Alite

OVERWATCH GATHERS, MAKE IT HAPPEN

7 May 2016, 21:57

2866

Blank Locklear | one brit too many

schu says
Well, I'm done with NS2. Moving on to another game. Good Luck everyone.


good luck in your next game

7 May 2016, 22:40

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Blank WhySoSerious

Starcetereus says
and herakles, McCree is the best Kappa


Exo FTW.
I meant Bastion of course.

8 May 2016, 01:00

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Blank Starcetereus | S11 Forfeit Champs

D.Va*

8 May 2016, 03:31

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Blank Grissi | Goðar

gg's

10 May 2016, 15:52

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Blank Puzzle | Happy Little Hydras

This... this is the final straw.

I'm gonna set this building on fire...

11 May 2016, 16:31

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Blank daemon

gg uwe

13 May 2016, 17:08

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Blank Tyr | BEAST INFECTION

GG WP friends

13 May 2016, 21:45

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Blank openyafaceup | Sixth Sense

GG's

14 May 2016, 04:52

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Blank Alite

GG PDT fckn dumbfucks

14 May 2016, 04:57

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Blank ryssk | Ram Ranch

GG now let's play Overwatch y'all!

14 May 2016, 09:13

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Blank Home

Yea but Overwatch is not enough fun, it is too boring.

14 May 2016, 12:20

2866

Blank Locklear | one brit too many

Boringwatch ResidentSleeper

14 May 2016, 19:24

2866

Blank Locklear | one brit too many

LONG LIVE NS2

14 May 2016, 19:25

2866

Blank Locklear | one brit too many

LONG LIVE NS2

14 May 2016, 19:25

6857

Blank Gooch | Small a & Sons

fak u all

14 May 2016, 20:18

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Blank Starcetereus | S11 Forfeit Champs

2866
Us Locklear

LONG LIVE NS2
14 May 2016, 12:25

14 May 2016, 20:19

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Blank dePARA | Heidis Bergziegen

Only for interest, what was the exact reason NS1 comp died?

15 May 2016, 16:13

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Blank BauerJankins | nazi hunter izO

ns2

15 May 2016, 23:08

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Blank Tane | HasBeens & NeverWas

Release of NS2 was final nail in the coffin for NS1. Though comp scene lasted 10 years for NS1 almost in same numbers NS2 had after 3 years. That sums up pretty good the difference in quality of two games, especially when nowadays playing video games is mainstream culture.

16 May 2016, 07:08

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Blank Home

Looks like the only chance is NS3.

16 May 2016, 12:25

5875

Blank Malware

NS3 + HL3 = Illuminati confirmed

16 May 2016, 13:55

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Blank Cr4zy | SpookerZ

A final decision will be provided on the status of season 9 by no later than May 15th (CEST).

RIP
SEASON CONFIRMED DEAD
ENSL CONFIRMED DEAD
NS2 CONFIRMED DEAD
YALUZAN CONFIRMED DEAD
http://onlywat.ch/

16 May 2016, 18:15

5875

Blank Malware

6082
Gb Cr4zy

A final decision will be provided on the status of season 9 by no later than May 15th (CEST).

RIP
SEASON CONFIRMED DEAD
ENSL CONFIRMED DEAD
NS2 CONFIRMED DEAD
YALUZAN CONFIRMED DEAD
http://onlywat.ch/

16 May 2016, 19:20

6797

Blank Starcetereus | S11 Forfeit Champs

5875
Nt Malware | Kaamos

6082
Gb Cr4zy

A final decision will be provided on the status of season 9 by no later than May 15th (CEST).

RIP
SEASON CONFIRMED DEAD
ENSL CONFIRMED DEAD
NS2 CONFIRMED DEAD
YALUZAN CONFIRMED DEAD
http://onlywat.ch/

16 May 2016, 20:24

6355

Blank Alite

GG PDT

16 May 2016, 23:06

6359

Blank infamous | 3Port no Obs

Aren't you guys supposed to be out of highschool?

17 May 2016, 08:05

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Blank migalski | S11 Forfeit Champs

Cz infamous

Aren't you guys supposed to be out of highschool?

17 May 2016, 08:39

5875

Blank Malware

6797
Us Starcetereus | Flightless Lerks

5875
Nt Malware | Kaamos

6082
Gb Cr4zy

A final decision will be provided on the status of season 9 by no later than May 15th (CEST).

RIP
SEASON CONFIRMED DEAD
ENSL CONFIRMED DEAD
NS2 CONFIRMED DEAD
YALUZAN CONFIRMED DEAD
http://onlywat.ch/
16 May 2016, 21:24
6355
Ca Alite | Invite Gathers

GG PDT
17 May 2016, 00:06
6359
Cz infamous

Aren't you guys supposed to be out of highschool?
17 May 2016, 09:05
6332
Us migalski | Potent

Cz infamous

Aren't you guys supposed to be out of highschool?

17 May 2016, 09:49

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Blank Puzzle | Happy Little Hydras

UWE confirms NS3 on Source2 in 1Dimension of gameplay.

17 May 2016, 18:08

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Blank Mendasp | I'm disappointing

Spark2*

17 May 2016, 18:35

5697

Blank radionaut | Celerity Sex Tape

(rebranded as Unknown Engine 4)

17 May 2016, 21:42

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