Brawl - IRC Instructions:

To connect to IRC:

1) Go to Dynasty Net's java chat
2) Type in your nickname
3) dtoid-brawl as the channel
4) Click Chat

Simple and easy to use, if you want to use voice chat, I suggest steam or skype.

If you are having lag problems, check the Wii section of this guide.


Team Fortress 2

Just a reminder if you can't get onto the server, please join the auxillary server following the instructions below.

Also, plug for the forums, if you haven't joined up you should :)

With the increase to 25 slots on the server, you will need to do something a little more technical to access your reserved slot. In order to keep the server listed, the maximum players you will see in your browser is 24, the 25th is a hidden connection slot. If you attempt to join when it is 24/24 it will not allow you to.

In order to use the 25th slot you MUST CONNECT MANUALLY

1) Start TF2
2) Open the Console
3) type connect 8.12.20.112:27015

or

3) type connect tf2.ams-sec.org:27015

You need not memorize the IP, in the view server details window you can see the IP and copy/paste it from there into console.

This setup is better overall because it allows there to be even teams during pub times, and it does not discourage casual browsers, previously if a pubber would try to join at 23/24 they would get immediately booted and this is not necessarily good for the servers image, or retaining players.

--Usual Copy Pasta--

UPDATED - Map pack can be downloaded here

Again, if you would like to get placed on the reserved slot list for dtoid readers, please POST YOUR STEAMID HERE. Your reserved slot is a privilege, not a right, and asshattery will get it revoked.


Time: 8pm Central
Server: Destructoid.com - TF2 - Pew Pew Pew
IP: 8.12.20.112:27015
Password: alsococks

Spill-Over Server:
Server: [EBA] Clan Server - Spastic Fun!
IP: 69.12.92.131:27015
Password: N/A


Spillover Instructions:

1) Join the overflow server

2) Open the server browser menu, double click on the destructoid server and click ‘auto-retry’ and then click ‘join as soon as a slot is available’

3) Hit Esc to close the menus, this will allow you to continue to play TF2 with other dtoiders while you wait for a slot in the main server to open.



In case you missed any of these:

Point & Counterpoint 9: Best Smash - Melee vs 64
64
Melee

Point & Counterpoint 8: Best Overlooked RPG – Arcanum vs Vagrant Story
Arcanum
Vagrant Story

Point & Counterpoint 7: Best Zelda – A Link to the Past vs Link’s Awakening
A Link to the Past
Link’s Awakening

Point & Counterpoint 6: Licensed games - Good Idea or Bad Idea?
Licensed Games Are Good
Licensed Games Are Bad

Point & Counterpoint 5: Best Non-Central RPG Character - HK47 vs Mog
HK-47
Mog

Point & Counterpoint 4: Doom vs Marathon
Doom
Marathon

Point & Counterpoint 3: SNES RPGs - Earthbound vs Chrono Trigger
Earthbound
Chrono Trigger

Point & Counterpoint 2: Remakes vs Originals
Originals
Remakes

Point & Counterpoint 1: Video Game Violence
Violence Doesn't Affect Gamers
Violence Affects Gamers


The Class Guide is now complete, check it out if you suck at TF2

General Tips and Tricks
Scout
Soldier
Pyro
Demoman
Heavy
Engineer
Medic
Sniper
Spy