[DkR] Dark Reavers Team Fortress 2 Clan

This week we've been working as a team on publics and through IRC, we've been focusing on voice communication and strategy following some suggestions from some of the clan. The results for each game have not been updated recently, of which we'll have to apologise for.

We have been forming little "buddy" groups within public to try and build our teamwork; Farrow and myself as well as Reaver have been working as a group which I've been enjoying thoroughly. We've been looking for flaws within our strategy and trying to vary the way we play and adapt to the enemies movements.

Indigo's scripts have been updated and they are ready for all those brave souls that dare use them. Sugar Plum has recently celebrated a birthday and should be coming back into full swing once her new rig is set up. Major_Malfunction has also celebrated his birthday and I swear, I will get out a special gift to him soon (check forums for details).

Some of the clan have been trying to help others in some technical difficulties, both myself and Sketch have been getting some low FPS that neither of us can explain. I've been having Reaver round for some tech support which was fun! and didn't cost me....much, lol.

We're hoping to get some more games scheduled, please keep your eyes on the site and the forums as there are always some new updates to read!

We've had two official practice nights since my last update and 4 matches have been recorded on our results page.

Looks like we played GoT on Badlands; glad I wasn't a part of that match as I cannot stand that map at all – the capture points are far too open (apart from the last one) and there are too many ways for attacking forces to get to the points and screw you over; it's just way too hard to defend in my opinion. We prevailed against GoT and won 4 rounds to their 1, a nice win to add to the bag.

We also played 3 matches against aRc |, a clan we have battled before. First on Granary, an old favourite of mine; I think we've pretty much nailed the strategy down for this one and I enjoyed playing Soldier for the first time (without lagging). We then moved onto Fastlane – a map I have never really ever seen ever. I didn't really like the open middle point on Fastlane, it was far too difficult to defend or rally behind to attack again. We finally moved onto Well, a great classic map. Our results clearly reflect our effort though I think on Fastlane, we need to be more aware of Spies as we've never really encountered them in matches before.

Welcome back to Indig0, on the scene with his new rig. He's been working on some scripts for anyone who dares try them; stuff like the auto spin config for the Heavy (something I'd like to try but have a fear of breaking my TF2 lol).

On a personal level, I've been enjoying playing the Soldier class a lot recently, I didn't think I'd be able to get into it but it's really become quite a lot of fun! I won't be abandoning Pyro for now as that is where my favourite will always lie. Thanks to Reaver it looks like we've sorted out some random lag bug I had with the game where the game continued to freeze randomly (I would suggest speaking to him if you get anything like that).

On a final point, please can everyone make sure they check the forums and please input your Steam ID's on ED and ETF2L!!

Welcome to the news, long awaited and delayed slightly due to technical difficulties!

This week, we've seen a lot more action. We've been challenging the world of IRC to random battles which after a few doubts, I must say have gone quite well. People have been settling down to their specific classes and learning how to co-ordinate; this is not to say there isn't any work to be done with our teams as we have been bashed about a bit.

The forums have seen a little less action of late, this is probably due to the increased activity with the game. All new results should be available within the results page so we should see some happy faces!

Unfortunately, [DkR] Indig0 has met with a messy computer problem and won't be available for many games until his new parts arrive, and additionally [DkR] AnimalMother has decided to take a break. It will be a shame not to see them online but I'm sure we'll all be anticipating their return.

The forums are looking to be updated with some new tactics, but I would recommend that everyone read up on some of the many comprehensive strategies already up there. Keep your eyes peeled for games and stay online as you never know when we'll need a substitute.

And welcome to yet another terrible week of hot weather :( *Rage!!* I would like to add my welcomes to our newest recruits (some I have met, others I have yet to pleasure); Fade, Animal, t1gr3, saddeh and HELLYZAR. It looks like our roster is almost complete! After some tweaking and updating, I think it's looking the best and least irritating it's ever been. We still have one more slot to fill before official matches commence.

Farrow, DarkReaver, Soul_Rapture and myself met on Sunday (I think Farrow is still awaiting his medal for making the 4 hour drive just for a day) for a meal and to see the new Terminator film. Despite some distractions (mainly some very large ones!) we all seemed pretty happy to where the clan is heading and had a few discussions around tactics and recruitment as well as a good laugh!

There has been a lot of discussions around people's main class and secondary class, with the new recruits we have a new thread in the forum with an up-to-date list of everyone's primary and secondary. This is to aid the scheduling of matches, to ensure that the right skills are there for the match and also whilst everyone does seem to be able play all classes i.e. an 'all-rounder' we have narrowed down what people would like to play in matches.

Keep your eyes on the site and the forums, don't hesitate to get in touch with an officer or leader if you have an idea or problem.... or even something to complain about.... 'tis why we are here...well amongst other things too... I think.

The past few days has seen a sizeable influx of new faces due to some goings on at Clan Ultimate where Sketch has been playing recently. I'm not exactly sure of the precise number coming over from Ult yet, but I will list the names that I'm aware of.

Welcome to:

Animal, t1gr3, saddeh, hannisen and HELLYZAR. I believe there are several more joining us too.

I'd also like to welcome Fade to the clan, a former member of [STF] who we had some great matches with last year but who unfortunately disbanded.

Here ends the second week of [DkR], I promise I won't do that on all the updates lol.

With some minor updates to the game, including some snazzy new hats and the Sniper milestones being put back in the game has pretty much settled after the last major update.

I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest recruit [DkR] Sugar Plum; I'm looking forward to some future matches. Whilst we are still on the lookout for some new recruits the clan has been meeting fairly regularly on public servers and working on our skills. Whilst we have the game pretty much familiarized, our teamwork and general strategy is what we lack.

Whilst our tactician Indig0 furiously works away to get us sorted with some new and existing methods of ownage, I'd encourage everyone to keep their peepers open for any new recruits; even if you just write their name down and pass it onto a leader there is a chance we might strike gold.