Art Of Slaughter

Roster: Sheeva, dickfish -CoMeT.PrT-  PlaYFuL ftwphil Draymith 

Early thoughts: Sheeva shocked the world when he chose Dickfish as his first pick... I am not sure even Dickfish heard it (probably still looking for the EFC somewhere in his base mumbling something.... I KID) Dickfish will look to be the anchor for D on this team while this team has a a lot of versatility. I imagine CoMeT will be the main flag runner he does play smart at times despite what everyone else says and everyone else will just kind of fit in where they need to. Draymith is a very smart CTF player who does not need to frag; he just knows where he needs to be. I've also seen Sheeva pound the chest through command and cap.

CTF IQ = 7/10

Frag Power = 7/10

x-factor = ftwphil/Playful will be huge here in helping push this team to the next level but will they stay active and committed? time will tell.

Tc424 (hey bro the draft was a couple of days ago...add a team name )

Roster: crispy, Rumba, Nitro, L8erade, Rasta-man, and Lineage

Early Thoughts: Crispy taking l8erade probably one of the most underrated picks in the draft was a solid start and adding on Rumba, Nitro, old man lineage, and Juke master Rasta-Man(still juking psykos 1v1's to this day.) actually brings a lot of balance to this team if nitro can get to form and Rumba can avoid playing on NA servers(sorry Rumba) they will be a very formidable duo on defense. L8erade will be the fragging power on offense for sure as he is putting up unrealshots numbers as of late, with Crispy and rasta juking everyone including their own team should be a very fun team to watch while Lineage shakes his cane in the corner cheering them on.

CTF IQ = 8/10

Fragpower = 8/10

x-factor = Lineage has been around a long time and a truly smart CTF player but can he pug more and be active? could be another steal of the draft.

-M (really...team murder?...ok... JK)

Roster :   Murder,Joschde, [A], E|ite, LaylowG , andbugiipt

Early thoughts: Murder's draft felt like he had an idea of what he wanted to do and then kind of did some of that and also forgot it was his turn and how much money he had. (should have got his account involved) Snagging E|ite to anchor the offense was a good choice he's a very smart player.  Murder will be either in his base or yours depending on his mood along with Laylow making sure they aggravate offenses and allow Jeff to provide the actual offense pressure and they can swoop in for cover. Joschde getting back to form with PanterA on D who plays very unorthodox at times should also bring some frustration.

CTF IQ = 7/10

Fragpower = 5/10

x-factor = Joschde/Pantera How active will they be? i heard rumblings of some availability issues. can murder stay out of his base long enough to provide pressure against opposing defenses? will he figure out how to spend the rest of his money?? tune in next time...

Fara's Angels

Roster : Fara Mendes,tOLOzZ,Athje,Jeremy,Grimfr

Early thoughts: I felt like Fara had a pretty solid draft!  Fara and Mendes are on defense while tOlO & Athje power the offense. the biggest question will be what tOlO will they get all cup season long? WILL WE GET A SOBER tOlO? Well I shook my 8ball and it said uncertain so I guess we will see. but both offense players can cover very well sometimes they do get stuck in mid a little longer than they probably should...but tis the meta we play. I haven't seen Jeremy play in a long time so I am unsure how effective they currently are so i won't comment.

CTF IQ = 7/10

Fragpower = 8/10

x-factor = Will Jeremy be active? will this grim have more patience than a toddler? 

Psyko Aiming Persona Elites (PAPE)

Roster:  PsykØ, ruthless#5650, Sydok, DM,nordog, and Yahiro 

Early thoughts: This team will be very interesting to watch.  I already know Psyko will be solo D rest O....but if he were to have an additional partner I imagine DM would take up the mantle.. as soon as he finds his point again on Cinder. I do think this team on offense will need to be quicker on comms playing with them individually they can get a little tunnel-visioned... nordog will probably have to slap some of them around to get them talking but I am intrigued by how this team will perform being under the Psyko school of aiming.

CTF IQ = 7/10

Fragpower = 7/10

x-factor = How often will ruthless get lost on his way to the enemy's base?

IFS(no not that iFS) -In For Silver

Roster: KNOCKOUTDAD, PACO, kHr, SCREAM^, jmoney, ch3kz

Early thoughts: KNOCKOUTDAD(`ynot) coming back after last playing in OwnedWell/ipug many moons ago(maybe 5 years?)...stuck to what he knew, trying to shake off the rust and put together a team of players who will communicate and want to be apart of a team. PACO & KODAD have chemistry dating back to 1999 playing ut-demo together and beyond adding in kHr fragpower and CTF smarts seemed like a win. with SCREAM^ & jmoney holding down the Defense. ch3kz ain't chop liver either(won't rank my team to be fair)

CTF IQ = ???

Fragpower = ???

x-factor = ch3kz capping flags in BT and CTF honestly I am biased but I think ch3kz is the steal of the draft. There are truly a lot of good players at the lower end of the salary excited to see how they progress through the season. also, can KNOCKOUTDAD learn directions? Jesus guy is bad.

TH428 (m8, choose a team nameeee don't be a crispy.)

Roster:  Horror,Qbit,Waterkater Saltos,Arcus, and CaSaKe

Early Thoughts: Horror had a very versatile draft that they have a few pieces that can plug/play as needed for maps/comfortability. Qbit/Waterkater can hold down D with Horror/Saltos/Arcus/CaSaKe running some decent offense. but as stated could really mix it up however they need to and be pretty productive on both ends.

CTF IQ = 8.0/10

Fragpower = 7/10

x-factor =  Arcus and CaSaKe playing more and getting back in shape two players that could be a little higher as of now. will be cool to see where they fall at the end of the cup.

[UF] University of Florida I meant... Unstoppable Force

Roster:Stonecold brr,rmrz,k2,ck, and bUENO

Early Thoughts: another team with versatility but I think hurts them a bit more having to swap than Horror's team. brr should play offense full time even though he can D he is a much bigger force on offense grabbing flags same with Stonecold,CK and bUENO. K2 is also great on offense with rmrz but something will have to give somewhere and pending on server choices/maps it will be interesting to see how things are juggled.

CTF IQ = 9/10

Fragpower = 7/10

x-factor = Stonecold temper could get the best of him if he gets frustrated early on, brr, rmrz,and k2 will have to help cool things down when it gets heated. bUENO & CK can both become frustrated easily as well and get stuck on things happening in the game that aren't effective for the team. bUENO has also improved and has hit over 30 acc and over 100 frags lately... a new monitor? a new mouse? I'm not sure...a lot to watch with this team...

Dh Duck Hunters

Roster:Lokoooo Hildee_rzk,Spriggan,Vodka,Mets, Hodor

Early Thoughts: Honestly could be the team to beat they have the fragging power , the defense and chemistry of playing together Lokoooo & Hildee locking down D with Spriggan , Vodka and Mets running the offense actually excited as a spectator to watch this team perform as a captain/player equally excited to go against the challenges these guys will bring. EU/FRA servers the obvious kryptonite.

CTF IQ =9/10

Fragpower = 9/10

x-factor = how they perform on UK/FRA servers will be interesting but i believe they should still do well. Hodor is also improving each pug.

-M Team MuDvAyNe  (not you toooo)

Roster:  MuDvAyNe,VeGiTO, Nik. VaShNa, Brasco ,ShoneSplash3

Early Thoughts: one of the next-best teams in the draft IMO MuDvAyNe and VeGiTO putting the clamps on defense with Nik who is kind of underrated on running offense with VaShNa and Brasco... Woeter is no slouch either even if they are new they are playing better than some people who have played for 25 years straight RIP.

CTF IQ = 8/10

Fragpower = 8/10

x-factor = VaShNa getting into shape and server choice.

End notes: I am very excited to play this game and see it having a community after 25 years. my thoughts are purely my own and I am here to have as much fun as possible and shoot the guns with friends and good people. good luck and may the best team win.

PS Don't take it too seriously it's only game y u heff to b mad.