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 Oct 11 2006, 01:43 AM
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 DemoDetective #?!  Group: Constellation Posts: 629 Joined: 19-September 06 From: Southern California Member No.: 58,026  |
QUOTE CALeague’s Natural Selection division is coming to a close. It’s been a great 10 seasons for all who were involved. I’d like to thank the developers for providing such an amazing game that has never received its rightful praise. I’d also like to thank the select players who have kept the league going while maintaining a high-level of professionalism. In addition, I’d like to thank all the CAL staff, past and present who have kept this division alive and well for so long. I’d also like to thank the league’s past champions. Season 1 – Evolution Revolution Season 2 – Exigent Season 3 – Exigent Season 4 – Terror Season 5 – Exigent Season 6 – Terror Season 7 – Terror Season 8 – Obscure Season 9 – Xensity Season 10 – Damage Networks CAL -ns has taught many things, teamwork, organization, cooperation, competition and so much more. Many players have gained friendships that they will keep for the rest of their lives through this game, and through CAL. I remember my first time playing the game, it was Halloween 2003 – I hopped on a local west server and people were using voice communication in-game. The commander was actually using it to guide his team to the right locations. The map was on Eclipse and I had no idea what I was doing – the commander kept screaming “GET TO HORSESHOE!” And I wondered to myself – “Horsehoe?!?! What the hell is this guy talking about?” Then after walking around for a little bit, I noticed the location names – and finally found horseshoe and I’ve been playing this game ever since. I really appreciate the effort that went into the game and the organizations surrounding it. Thanks to the #nslearn community – which outlasted the game’s official nsguide organization. The IRC channels that kept on the community together - #nspug, #findnsscrim. The public servers and communities that funneled new players into the competitive scene. All of you did an outstanding job in keeping such a small game alive and strong. I’d like to point out that some ns players have moved onto bigger and better things within CAL. They have gone on to play for CAL-Invite Counter Strike and CS:Source teams, and even to win championships in those games. I hope that all you guys will move onto better things, not only in gaming – but in life. I will be continuing in helping out with other games in CAL (so you might see me around). Sorry I didn’t use the template  Thanks for playing, -Joshua Valensi (lynXij?) http://www.caleague.com/?division=nso Good game. -------------------- QUOTE (SmoodCroozn) Don't bother posting, because it seems to me, you don't even know how the game works. THIS SIGNATURE IS IN VIOLATION OF COMMUNITY RULES Demo Detectives  |
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Oct 11 2006, 01:45 AM
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 Dark Queen  Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 5-March 02 Member No.: 274 |
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Oct 11 2006, 01:49 AM
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 Universal NS Scapegoat Group: Constellation Posts: 231 Joined: 12-April 05 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 48,269 |
GAME OVER MAN
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Oct 11 2006, 01:51 AM
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 Minion Group: Constellation Posts: 252 Joined: 18-December 02 Member No.: 11,016 |
IS THIS WHAT YOU WANTED FLAYRA??
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Oct 11 2006, 01:56 AM
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Hatchling Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 7-August 05 Member No.: 57,757 |
think of this.
<DuoGodOfDeath> well atleast we have the euro league |
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Oct 11 2006, 02:01 AM
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Dark Queen Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 5-March 02 Member No.: 274 |
hahahaha.. euro league? heh.
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Oct 11 2006, 02:03 AM
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 Hινε UÏкεεÏεг Group: Members Posts: 4,854 Joined: 14-May 03 From: The Netherlands, Hoogezand Member No.: 16,271 |
All good things have an ending. However even though I personally stopped playing arround the first version of ns 3.0 and never played for CAL (I only pubbed the game). I'm betting on it that CAL will be back for the next installment of NS (NS2/NS:S) The interest in the game is there and will remain, it's the suspence which is killing the community for NS1. Now the waiting game begins
 Well, at least we have this thread: Upcoming mapping release QUOTE up·com·ing adj. Occurring soon; forthcoming I sincerely hope NS2TR will be released soon... --------------------  |
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Oct 11 2006, 02:31 AM
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Minion Group: Members Posts: 317 Joined: 20-March 05 Member No.: 45,881 |
shouldve put this in general discussion
someone make a ytmnd with the news screenshot and the "fail" sound effect from the price is right -------------------- @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
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 Oct 11 2006, 02:36 AM
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 [OldF] Group: Members Posts: 1,014 Joined: 25-October 02 From: Right here in front of you! Member No.: 1,596 |
/me dons his asbestos underwear
Good! /me runs away with an extreme wedgy But seriously folks, it will be missed. It's a major facet of the community (better or worse, that arguement is for another time) and "poof" it's now gone. 
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Oct 11 2006, 03:09 AM
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 Dark Queen Group: Constellation Posts: 697 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Westfield,MA Member No.: 32,749 |
holy skulk...worst day so far for the NS community...
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Oct 11 2006, 04:18 AM
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Minion Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 6-May 04 Member No.: 28,509 |
Show your support, maybe we can get it back.
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Oct 11 2006, 04:57 AM
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 Minion Group: Constellation Posts: 217 Joined: 4-August 03 Member No.: 18,833 |
QUOTE hahahaha.. euro league? heh. what's so funny? This post has been edited by DRagon: Oct 11 2006, 04:58 AM --------------------  aA :myu myu |
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Oct 11 2006, 05:58 AM
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 Shindiggery innit Group: Members Posts: 538 Joined: 19-February 05 Member No.: 41,646 |
At least the last Season (and finals) ended it pretty well...and hilariously.
 I'll have to have to watch the euroleague now, since CAL-NS is poft. Oh well... |
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Oct 11 2006, 06:51 AM
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 Beast  Group: Playtester Posts: 57 Joined: 7-February 04 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 26,175 |
Feel free to sign up on ENSL. They are the premier euro competitve gaming league.
http://ensl.zanith.nl/ This post has been edited by lynXij: Oct 11 2006, 06:52 AM --------------------  CAL-ns|JoshuaNatural Selection Game Manager Joshua 'lynXij?' Valensi JoshV@caleague.com #caleague-ns #findnsscrim #nspickup |
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Oct 11 2006, 07:23 AM
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Beast Group: Constellation Posts: 65 Joined: 1-December 03 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 23,805 |
NOOOOOOOO,
seriously though, I assume this is the nazi CPL/CAL admins telling us that even though we are able to keep a league together, that it is not worth the slot on their forum list anymore? Correct me if im wrong, but knowing the dedication of lynXij and others, this is probably the case. If the interest is still there was is to stop us from just setting up caleaguens.com and continuing as normal? -------------------- Yes I know my name is spelled wrong
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Oct 11 2006, 12:57 PM
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Foul Beast Group: Members Posts: 117 Joined: 9-January 05 Member No.: 33,976 |
You almost got the topic right, just remove the CAL in front and that would be perfection.
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Oct 11 2006, 02:44 PM
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 Beast Group: Constellation Posts: 86 Joined: 10-January 05 Member No.: 34,564 |
-I WONDER WHY IT DIED?!-
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Oct 11 2006, 03:15 PM
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Minion Group: Constellation Posts: 217 Joined: 4-August 03 Member No.: 18,833 |
QUOTE(lynXij @ Oct 11 2006, 06:51 AM) [snapback]1569632[/snapback] Feel free to sign up on ENSL. They are the premier euro competitve gaming league. http://ensl.zanith.nl/ you see lynxij, singups are closed atm. for season 5, but new teams can play in combat ladder(you need atleast 3 players to play) This post has been edited by DRagon: Oct 11 2006, 03:16 PM -------------------- aA :myu myu |
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Oct 11 2006, 06:38 PM
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 Minion Group: Constellation Posts: 237 Joined: 21-March 04 From: Denmark Member No.: 27,460 |
Now we move up to CPL... right guys?
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Oct 11 2006, 07:39 PM
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 Hive Keeper Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Sheffield, UK Member No.: 12,479 |
Personally I think euro-ns has been dead for quite some time, but then again I AM a cynical *******.
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