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Introducing TL-: TLnet Battle Royale

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TL.net ESPORTS
Profile Joined July 2011
4 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-03-31 17:16:36
March 31 2019 15:53 GMT
#1
There’s no doubt that Battle Royale games have taken over esports, with games like Realm Royale, H1Z1, and CoD Blackout running the table. We at TLnet always keep an eye out for the next big thing and the genre has become too big to ignore. That’s why we’ve decided to launch our own version of a BR game: TL- (Pronounced: “tiː ɛl mīn-əs”).

TL- is a clever play on words based on our hugely successful TL+ system. Unlike with TL+, gifting someone TL- isn’t really of a lovely gesture, though, as it will throw the two of you into an immersive, revolutionary, and dynamic BR experience battling to the death through a bidding war. In short: we’re giving you the option to pay to have another user banned. However, that user can try to outbid you and, if they win, have you banned instead.

We fully expect this game to take off in a way that will amaze the industry. At the moment of launch, we will automatically have 500,000 players, all users in the TLnet family, and we expect those numbers to quadruple in the first 24 hours. It's a BR game, after all, so there's no way it can fail.

Here’s how TL- will work:
  1. You run into another user in the US Politics thread
  2. You have a “civil discussion” but ultimately decide that you would prefer TLnet without the other user present.
  3. In his or her signature, there will be a button saying “Gift TL-”
  4. Click that button, make an initial bid, and transfer the money to our PayPal account
  5. Once we have received the money, your opponent will be notified of his or her gift and the amount you pledged. The user can then try to outbid you.
  6. This bidding process repeats until one of you gives up and clicks the “I surrender” button, or fail to respond within 48 hours. After this, you need to embellish the ban.

While the feature isn’t ready yet, we’re so excited about this that we had to tell you right away. If any potential investors see this post and are interested in investing in the hottest Battle Royale-game on the market, please drop us an email at WereSellingOut[at]TeamLiquid.net.

FAQ


Q: Will there be an app?
A: No, don’t you guys have PC’s?

Q: Why call it “Gifting TL-” and not something else?
A: Legal reasons. A “gift” is, per definition, not gambling, which requires certain licenses. Thanks to not having to get a gambling license we expect no drama and record revenue.

Q: If I lose, will I at least get my money back?
A: No, the technology just isn’t there.

Testimonials


Itsjustatank
"You will feel very minus in TL-”

739
“If only I could revive Ponera”

Julmust
“Hey buddy, can I borrow $5? I'm in a bidding war and haven't eaten in like 4 days.”

Ninja
“Have you heard about Twitch Prime?”
TL+ Member
Creager
Profile Joined February 2011
Germany1909 Posts
March 31 2019 15:57 GMT
#2
Is this an out-of-season April fools joke?
... einmal mit Profis spielen!
awerti
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
227 Posts
March 31 2019 15:58 GMT
#3
Sounds promising!
For Aiur!
Ej_
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
47656 Posts
March 31 2019 16:01 GMT
#4
One feature I could get behind.
"Technically the dictionary has zero authority on the meaning or words" - Rodya
[F_]aths
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Germany3947 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-03-31 16:22:17
March 31 2019 16:20 GMT
#5
OMG finally. And if it does not work out, TL just cuts 8% of their staff.

Only sad thing: I was expecting more lootboxes from TL-.
You don't choose to play zerg. The zerg choose you.
intotheheart
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada33091 Posts
March 31 2019 16:28 GMT
#6
I think cosmetics would go a long way for this, yeah.
kiss kiss fall in love
yht9657
Profile Joined December 2016
1810 Posts
March 31 2019 16:32 GMT
#7
If someone were gifted both a TL+ and a TL- does that even the balance?
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13986 Posts
March 31 2019 16:35 GMT
#8
That moment when you remember TL runs on Korea time
Chain 1 Arthalion Chain 2 Urgula Chain 3 Mululu Chain 4 Lukias
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States44728 Posts
March 31 2019 16:46 GMT
#9
In Korea, it's April Fool's Day. Well played
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
March 31 2019 16:57 GMT
#10
Sounds like a great feature. It's a lot more predictable than bribing mods to ban other users.
Rus_Brain
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Russian Federation1893 Posts
March 31 2019 16:59 GMT
#11
not in centimeters or inches, but in US dollars from now on

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patyrykin.net
Fanatic-Templar
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada5819 Posts
March 31 2019 17:04 GMT
#12
On April 01 2019 00:53 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote:There’s no doubt that Battle Royale games have taken over esports, with games like Realm Royale, H1Z1, and CoD Blackout running the table. We at TLnet always keep an eye out for the next big thing and the genre has become too big to ignore. That’s why we’ve decided to launch our own version of a BR game: TL- (Pronounced: “tiː ɛl mīn-əs”).


I can't follow all these esports, is this coming in 2020, or is Artifact no longer the esport to watch out for in 2019?
I bear this sig to commemorate the loss of the team icon that commemorated Oversky's 2008-2009 Proleague Round 1 performance.
Ej_
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
47656 Posts
March 31 2019 17:17 GMT
#13
On April 01 2019 02:04 Fanatic-Templar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 01 2019 00:53 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote:There’s no doubt that Battle Royale games have taken over esports, with games like Realm Royale, H1Z1, and CoD Blackout running the table. We at TLnet always keep an eye out for the next big thing and the genre has become too big to ignore. That’s why we’ve decided to launch our own version of a BR game: TL- (Pronounced: “tiː ɛl mīn-əs”).


I can't follow all these esports, is this coming in 2020, or is Artifact no longer the esport to watch out for in 2019?

We don't talk about draw2
"Technically the dictionary has zero authority on the meaning or words" - Rodya
atrox_
Profile Joined November 2010
United Kingdom1710 Posts
March 31 2019 17:24 GMT
#14
lol
JimmiC
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada22817 Posts
March 31 2019 17:46 GMT
#15
--- Nuked ---
Toua
Profile Joined February 2017
Denmark318 Posts
March 31 2019 17:46 GMT
#16
This sounds great, I am really excited for this battle royale!!
Stats, Dark, Maru <3
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
March 31 2019 17:55 GMT
#17
This is definitely what we needed on TL. Love it, great idea!
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
March 31 2019 18:03 GMT
#18
Don't ban me please

User was targeted!
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
riotjune
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States3393 Posts
March 31 2019 18:27 GMT
#19
haha
Akio
Profile Blog Joined January 2019
Finland1838 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-03-31 18:30:25
March 31 2019 18:29 GMT
#20
Happy April Fools to you TL as well!

This is a Battle Royale I could get behind though
Mine gas, build tanks.
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