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Written by Otter
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Wednesday, 09 September 2009 11:18 |
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For the first time since the end of CAL season 10, the clan would have their own CS:S server thanks to Simon and Josh. The competition server would serve as the home for A-Team Counterstrike play. With only one significant member addition (Something), the clan headed into the CAL season. Practicing and scrimmaging dropped off slightly, but match performance seemed better than ever. The preseason match was a struggle and the first week of CAL was a close and tough loss. Only a month after drafting for fantasy football, the clan would hold a draft for fantasy hockey. In fantasy baseball, the playoffs captivated the attention of the members who participated as they saw their long season culminate in that moment. Company of Heroes, which had been so popular for so long, had dropped almost completely off the radar as it was replaced by a beta demo of a new game called Men of War. The game was still months from release, but appeared to have a bright future as part of the A-Team clan repertoire. Moving into the meat of the season, the clan was working hard to find their first win in CAL season 12. The football season would also capture the attention of many members at both the collegiate and professional level. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 16:51 |
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Written by Otter
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Wednesday, 09 September 2009 11:18 |
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By August, the clan was in the full swing of preparing for season 12 of CAL. Josh - now under the handle of Lungs instead of Black Arts - would take the roll of league administrator and organize the team going into the CAL season. Fantasy baseball was coming to the end of the season and after enjoying it so much, many members decided to continue their fantasy playing and joined multiple fantasy football leagues. The fantasy bug had officially bitten the clan and the experiment that started in the spring was now looking to be a full-blown, year-round activity. The clan found an excellent Day of Defeat server and so the game gained interest after being dormant for a long period. Company of Heroes started to drop off - mostly replaced by time on CS:S and other Steam games. Forum activity had been down in the early part of August, but by the end of the month, it was buzzing. The clan was back to its very active state as always seemed to be the case during and around competitive parts of the year. Signed up for CAL under the new direction of Josh, the clan participated in many scrimmages and practices in an effort to hone their skills. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 16:52 |
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Written by Otter
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Wednesday, 09 September 2009 11:17 |
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Even the month of June was uneventful for the clan. But by July, the pacing began to pick back up again. Member participation increased and the addition of Josh's cousin and friend, Simon, gave the clan even more depth. After the 10th season of CAL, Eric had stepped down from his position of power and the open position had been filled by his brother Zach though Zach - leading up to his departure for college - would be a less influential leader due to his time constraints. This gap was never really filled nor needed to be and so Peyton and Alex managed the clan as a duo rather than a triad. By late July, talk of competitive Counterstrike play arose and in the late months of summer, the clan prepared for a new season that would begin the fall. Company of Heroes still dominated the other games played and Call of Duty 4 began to wain for most of its A-Team users. As August approached, the clan was steadily getting back into the groove of playing CS:S. Everyone would find their stride and practicing became more normal. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 16:52 |
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Written by Otter
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Wednesday, 09 September 2009 11:17 |
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In the early Spring of 2008, the clan - under the direction of Laurin - enthusiastically decided to participate in fantasy baseball through the Yahoo Sports network. While not all members would play, several would fall hard and others harder for the thrill of fantasy sports. The first A-Team fantasy league was underway. With regard to gaming, some members gradually began playing Counterstrike: Source again, but mostly in entertaining public servers rather than on a competitive level. Other games gained some popularity, but in general Company of Heroes gained the spotlight as the most played game of the Spring. The months leading up to the summer would see little actual change in the clan. A relaxed atmosphere seemed to take over and little was said about competitive play. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 16:52 |
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Written by Otter
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Wednesday, 09 September 2009 11:16 |
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Continuing the changes that followed the CAL season, Unk and Squeaks changed their official handles to otter and Showtime. The clan seemed exhausted from practicing and playing CounterStrike so much. Though nothing was official. A long hiatus from CS:S and CAL would follow season 10. In fact, the clan would not even participate in the following season. Some new members were added, but most were short-term additions. Last Flowers became more of a clan member and less of a mentor. The only significant member addition was that of Someone's close personal friend, Jevon who would later change his handle to Gurtan. In the winter months, Call of Duty 4 would be a popular choice for playing and Company of Heroes remained strong as more players added it to their game inventory. |
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