What is the optimal number of players?

xapped · 09-10-2012, 05:03 AM

The first thought that came to mind was 24, but I think it can get quite a bit too spammy on certain maps. I'd say 18 or so. What do you think is the best player count?

misterprinny · 09-10-2012, 05:05 AM

128

5128

Glass Cake · 09-10-2012, 05:07 AM

32 players on Dustbowl.
DUSTBOWL EXTREME

Vixori · 09-10-2012, 05:10 AM

8v8

More than that = spamfest

ImBocaire · 09-10-2012, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vixori

8v8

More than that = spamfest

To avoid spam in TF2, it would need to be 0v0.

Vixori · 09-10-2012, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImBocaire

To avoid spam in TF2, it would need to be 0v0.

No spamfest != no spam at all

gomixy · 09-10-2012, 05:15 AM

8-12 would be optimal on each team depending on the map.

Dax77 · 09-10-2012, 05:21 AM

Inb4 herpderp 6v6

It depends a lot on the map and gamemode. I generally don't like arena games that are above 6v6, or CP games under 12vs12.

Cap'n Funshine · 09-10-2012, 05:28 AM

herpderp 6v6

8v8 is generally the best for gameplay I've found, any higher and it starts getting ridiculous.

Dr Rockzo · 09-10-2012, 05:30 AM

I think 10 v 10 is the maximum number you can have for a player count in order to get the best experience possible.

synaptix · 09-10-2012, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glass Cake

32 players on Dustbowl.
DUSTBOWL EXTREME

30 of them demoman.

Dax77 · 09-10-2012, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Rockzo

I think 10 v 10 is the maximum number you can have for a player count in order to get the best experience possible.

No you see, here's where you're wrong.

You have to factor in that there are going to be at least 3 mediocre spys on each team, so 12v12 is more like 9v9, and 10v10 is more like 7v7.

caldoran · 09-10-2012, 05:40 AM

Twelve.

Heh.

synaptix · 09-10-2012, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dax77

No you see, here's where you're wrong.

You have to factor in that there are going to be at least 3 mediocre spys on each team, so 12v12 is more like 9v9, and 10v10 is more like 7v7.

You forgot like 3-4 Huntsman/Machina snipers.

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misterprinny Join Date: Jun 2012 Reputation: 41 Posts: 340	128 5128

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Glass Cake Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 228 Posts: 1,382	32 players on Dustbowl. DUSTBOWL EXTREME

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Vixori Join Date: Nov 2009 Reputation: 527 Posts: 2,860	8v8 More than that = spamfest

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gomixy Join Date: Aug 2010 Reputation: 1330 Posts: 8,377	8-12 would be optimal on each team depending on the map.

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Dax77 Join Date: Oct 2008 Reputation: 810 Posts: 5,179	Inb4 herpderp 6v6 It depends a lot on the map and gamemode. I generally don't like arena games that are above 6v6, or CP games under 12vs12.

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Cap'n Funshine Join Date: Jan 2011 Reputation: 457 Posts: 2,524	herpderp 6v6 8v8 is generally the best for gameplay I've found, any higher and it starts getting ridiculous.

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Dr Rockzo Join Date: Jul 2008 Reputation: 51 Posts: 737	I think 10 v 10 is the maximum number you can have for a player count in order to get the best experience possible.

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caldoran Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 352 Posts: 1,387	Twelve. Heh.