I'm going to say that the Gib$Ru$ pub servers are pretty skilled, (I guess I'm biased though since I play there), and the Northern Resistance servers are quite skilled too.
the HAMPTONS was a skilled pub for NS, where top players got reserved slots (and it was usually filled with decent-good players). Someone should set something up like that for TF2.... or maybe #tf2.gather.us > pub?
@sycknesS: I remember the HAMPTONS! That server was absolutely sick and the admins all had special HAM enterance sounds. I don't think a server like that could be replicated again though, it was made at a perfect time for NS.
They're not pro-only servers by any means, but they have a lot of regulars and are passworded, so the level of play is more sane and less mind-numbing than regular pubs. Several of the regulars play competitively.
"GUIDELINES: 1. Try to use a class your team needs. 2. Try to keep the teams even. 3. Try to fill up one server at a time. One full server is better than three half-empty servers. 4. Do not gimmick unless the teams are smaller than 6 vs 6. 5. Do not teamstack."
There are admins, and recently they have been very kick-happy if you're being an idiot, so just avoid being an idiot and you'll be fine.
The password for all three is fathom and I have been authorized to post this information here.
Server Name: Mu Player Limit: 24 Address: 74.86.155.170
Server Name: Atlantis Player Limit: 24 Address: 74.86.154.2
Server Name: Lemuria Player Limit: 24 Address: 8.12.64.216
You might want to check out the [Z] Community Servers.
66.150.188.140:27015
Very fun and semi-skilled community. You'll mostly see members of the [Z] or -Z- team playing there, and the admin, Zyreal, keeps everything in check. The instant respawn may seem a bit extreme, but if you want to "hone your skills" you'll need it so that you don't waste time in deathcam :)
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most skilled pubs?
I'm looking for somewhere to shore up my classes, until i'm solid enough to get on a team.
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These are the servers hosted by some members of the SA forums (forums.somethingawful.com)
They're not pro-only servers by any means, but they have a lot of regulars and are passworded, so the level of play is more sane and less mind-numbing than regular pubs. Several of the regulars play competitively.
"GUIDELINES:
1. Try to use a class your team needs.
2. Try to keep the teams even.
3. Try to fill up one server at a time. One full server is better than three half-empty servers.
4. Do not gimmick unless the teams are smaller than 6 vs 6.
5. Do not teamstack."
There are admins, and recently they have been very kick-happy if you're being an idiot, so just avoid being an idiot and you'll be fine.
The password for all three is fathom and I have been authorized to post this information here.
Server Name: Mu
Player Limit: 24
Address: 74.86.155.170
Server Name: Atlantis
Player Limit: 24
Address: 74.86.154.2
Server Name: Lemuria
Player Limit: 24
Address: 8.12.64.216
66.150.188.140:27015
Very fun and semi-skilled community. You'll mostly see members of the [Z] or -Z- team playing there, and the admin, Zyreal, keeps everything in check. The instant respawn may seem a bit extreme, but if you want to "hone your skills" you'll need it so that you don't waste time in deathcam :)