The teams for State v State 2020 have been decided! Here are the teams that will be competing for the title of strongest state:

TEAM NEW SOUTH WALES

Combo Scout: starbucks
Flank Scout: ceekay
Pocket: shupah
Roamer: feyn
Demoman: Spade
Medic: samson

Substitutes: Calski, hyper, quid, Trumpet

TEAM VICTORIA

Combo Scout: cooki
Flank Scout: down
Pocket: yewl
Roamer: Hertz
Demoman: enrith
Medic: lock

Substitutes: iven, lau, Raze, silvo

TEAM SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Combo Scout: dauq
Flank Scout: deft
Pocket: Doge
Roamer: riot
Demoman: Moop
Medic: skaz

Substitutes: ella, Dip, Sky, yachty

TEAM WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Combo Scout: faithless
Flank Scout: conor
Pocket: Paulsen
Roamer: arnold
Demoman: nxs
Medic: Sean

Substitutes: Browny, honk honk, Precious., Sickday

TEAM QUEENSLAND

Combo Scout: Sam.
Flank Scout: Elmo.
Pocket: lexx
Roamer: adolo
Demoman: Gooseman
Medic: essence

Substitutes: bill, fluro, snazzy, T3

TEAM ALLIES

Combo Scout: john the asian
Flank Scout: Mio
Pocket: Shifta
Roamer: prankmonkey
Demoman: crud
Medic: Tricka

Substitutes: donkey, Fez, garbo, mitch

ozfortress State v State 2020 begins on the 19th of January! Make sure you tune in and cheer for your state's team!

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Thank you to all teams and players who played in A Midsummer Night's Cup 2020! State v State begins next weekend with OZF 27 after that, we hope to see you there.
Placements are listed below. Congratulations to all winners!

PREMIER

1st - :gorilla:
2nd - .sizzlingstats
3rd - thunderbirds

OPEN

1st - DrugLab
2nd - paul blart
3rd - aino : HUNGH!

PREMIER

:gorilla:
thunderbirds
.sizzlingstats
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ket zombies
white noise
what the fuck am i doing
02 9369 9899

OPEN

paul blart
aino : HUNGH!
DrugLab
braincels2020
allahzilla
:onemore:
War Crime Virgins
back 2 the bones daycare
Shifu
Mad mayhem
peanuts without the t
Team
Dino Squad
The Zoo

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In January 2020, the Australian states and territories (and New Zealand) will fight it out for glory.

Welcome back State v State! It's been many years since ozfortress has hosted a State of Origin event, and we're hoping that the states will be more eager to prove themselves than ever. ozfortress State v State 2020 is a spectator-oriented event. We are working close with TFLIVE to deliver a fun spectator event to hype people up for OZF 27.

In this two-night cup, teams featuring players from each state will battle it out to claim the championship as well as the bragging rights for their state. The first night will involve a swiss-system group stage and the second night will feature the playoffs.

We encourage players of all skill levels to signup, you never know who will end up playing on the team!

For more information everything regarding how teams are formed and how the competition will run, see the linked threads at the bottom of this post. It has been a long time since ozfortress has run a State v State event, so we will be using this event to gauge how easy the event is to run as well as how well it is received. If you see any issues or notice any mistakes, please let an administrator know!

ozfortress servers will be used for this competition, but they will be distributed by ozfortress League Administrators through Warzone. Be sure to be in the ozfortress Discord for ease of communication.

Player Signups are open now, right up until Sunday the 12th of January at 11:59 PM

[Signup here on Warzone!]

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Your Discord ID: catfish#1503
Your State: VIC
Your Preferred Classes: Pocket Soldier, Pocket Scout, Medic
Preferred Role: Core, Sub

How to vote:
Players shall fill out the template and then respond to the thread with their completed template. By submitting your application, you are signalling that you can play both days of the competition. If this changes after you submit your application, please contact an administrator.

Your Discord ID:

Please put your Discord ID in this section (e.g. catfish#1503). We will be using Discord to contact players if needed.

Your State (e.g. VIC, WA, NZ)

Please select your state in this section. Even if you are playing from a state that will likely not have its own team, please specify which state it is in case we are able to form a team.

Your Preferred Classes:

Please select your preferred classes. If you do not select a class on this list, we will presume you will not want to play that class under any circumstances. Please select from Demoman, Medic, Scout (Flank or Combo) and Soldier (Pocket or Roamer).

Preferred Role (Core/Sub)

Please use this to indicate if you would like to play core or sub. We will be aiming to add several subs to every roster.

The template for use can be found below.

Your Discord ID:
Your State:
Your Preferred Classes:
Preferred Role:

Your completed post should look something like this:

Your Discord ID: catfish#1503
Your State: VIC
Your Preferred Classes: Pocket Soldier, Pocket Scout, Medic
Preferred Role: Core, Sub

FAQ

What is the format of ozfortress State v State 2020?

ozfortress State v State 2020 will be held over two nights, the 19th and 20th of January. The first night will be the group stages, featuring a swiss bracket with best-of-one games.

Will there be different divisions for ozfortress State V State 2020?

No. State v State has been designed to feature the top players from each state and will be a spectator-oriented event. We are working closely with TFLIVE to deliver a fun and enjoyable spectator event for all viewers. Staff, time and logistical limitations prevented us from running multiple divisions for ozfortress State V State 2020.

How many teams will there be for ozfortress State v State 2020?

We aim to have six teams for ozfortress State v State 2020. Pending availability of players, we are hoping to have teams representing VIC, NSW, WA, QLD, SA and one more additional Allies team comprised of players from the remaining states and territories as well as New Zealand.

How will teams be formed for ozfortress State v State 2020?

Players will submit their candidacy through the thread linked in the main announcement post. Admins will then assemble the best possible teams based on the players available. Teams will also have substitute players in the event that players are unavailable at the time of the event. After teams have been formed, captains for each team will be selected after discussion with the admin team and the players. We aim to have teams released several days to a week before the event commences, however we are unable to give an exact date.

What is the maximum amount of players per team?

In ozfortress State v State 2020, there will be 8 players allowed on the roster for each team.

How do I get the server?

Server strings will be distributed in the match details section of your match page. This will only be visible to the teams participating in the match.

How long is each round?

We allocate 45 minutes per round but we expect each round's game-time to be under 30 minutes.

How long can we pause for?

Pauses for this tournament must not last longer than 3 minutes. If there are any complications, contact your bracket's league administrator.

Will there be medals?

Unforunately, no.

Did ozfortress State v State 2020 replace the Midsummer Night's Cup?

No. We were never intending to run two Midsummer Night's Cups this offseason, State v State was conceived as a fun spectator event to generate hype for OZF 27.

View the whitelist at whitelist.tf

This global whitelist is part of an initiative to unify the international leagues. No changes have been made since the end of OZF 26.

New items added to the game during the cup will be banned until the next season. Modification of weapons will be evaluated by the administrative team. Taunts which are silent and/or toggle-able have been banned.

It is the responsibility of the player to not use these weapons in matches. The whitelist not loading or loading incorrectly is not an excuse for using banned items.