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QWTF Chronicles (qwtf.org) is an archive dedicated to meticulously preserving QWTF history, offering hidden knowledge to those seeking to explore the illustrious legacy of QuakeWorld Team Fortress.


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QWTF Servers

• QWTF.RU Discord Channel: Want to play real QWTF with real people? No bots, no FortressOne, no CustomTF, no MegaTF? QWTF.RU has public games on Tuesdays and Thursdays on their Russian server, BattleAxe TF (193.227.134.114:27500). They also play pick-up games frequently on qwtf.net:27500. Relive the days of glory every week!
• FortressOne Discord Channel: FO is a modern fork of the original QWTF, with an active community of legendary QWTF players who enjoy pugs and matches every day!
• MegaTF Discord Channel: MegaTF, the most well-known mod of the original Team Fortress, lives on today. Ignite your jetpack and plant proxy grens like the days old, on many brand-new amazing maps!
• QWTF Discord Channel: a dynamic gathering place where TF enthusiasts from across the globe converge to engage in captivating discussions, recall awe-inspiring gameplay moments, and develop meaningful connections with like-minded aficionados in this immersive and invigorating digital realm.
• QuakeServers.net: You can still play TF anytime! Pulseczar's CustomTF server (35.185.44.174:27500) is always full of bots ready to help you relive the golden era of competitive gameplay, forge new alliances, and indulge in a wave of retro gaming excitement that transcends time, where legends were born and memories were etched in digital eternity.

QWTF Downloads

• Download QWTF: A folder with everything you need to play QWTF: mini-Quake has the basic Quake files, TF2.8 has the Team Fortress files, TF2.9 is the last server-side update, ezQuake is the modern QuakeWorld client, and MVDSV lets you run your own server. Download now and reignite the wonder of the greatest FPS game ever made!
• Download FortressOne: A secret benefit of the FortressOne client is that it is one of the best ways to watch QWTF demos. In addition to refined graphics, FortressOne uses QWDTools to automatically convert any demo to work in FortressOne, even old 1997 demos that produce a 'server returned version 25' error in QuakeWorld. Put any QWTF .MVD or .QWD demo in the FortressOne/fortress directory, then use the playdemo command to relive history!
• QWTF Demos Archive (Arc): Delve into the captivating depths of TF history with a downloadable directory housing a staggering 311 folders, each brimming with thrilling match demos. This treasure trove of nostalgic recordings goes all the way back to 1997, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into the evolution of the intense battles and the remarkable gameplay that shaped the world of QWTF.
• QWTF Demos Archive (Tickenest): Brace yourself for over 7 GB (zipped) of pure QWTF action captured in these high-octane demos collected by Tickenest over the years from various players in top clans. Witness the intense battles, jaw-dropping maneuvers, and legendary moments that have defined the QWTF community. A must-have for any true enthusiast!
• QWTF.net Demos Archive: The Moscow Team Fortress League is the longest-running QWTF league the world, originally running from 1998–2009 and returning in 2023. MTFL had many fabled battles that have been preserved for posterity, providing fascinating insight into the Russian style of play.

QWTF Maps

• Complete QWTF Map Guide: Arc takes you on the mysterious odyssey explaining the great unknown—all 2646 existing QWTF maps. Step into the shoes of an intrepid adventurer, unearthing hidden treasures and uncovering the secrets of ancient battlegrounds. From gothic castles to futuristic metropolises, every map is a doorway to a curious and immersive experience, waiting to be discovered and conquered.
• Top 200 QWTF Maps: Drawing from the insights gathered while making the Complete QWTF Map Guide, Arc presents a meticulously curated selection of the top 200 QWTF maps. Over 92 percent of existing maps did not make the cut, leaving only the best of the best. These maps have been categorized as 2v2 (55 maps), 3v3 (51 maps), 4v4 (46 maps), 5v5 (18 maps), and Special (30 maps).
• QWTF Maps Archive: Download and explore this vast, untapped universe of 2641 meticulously crafted QWTF maps, each brimming with unique challenges, breathtaking landscapes, and boundless opportunities for strategic mastery. With classics like 2fort5 and canalzon, modern hits like openfire and h4rdcore, class-specific maps like engbat and rcktjump, and specialties like border1 and spaz4, everything you're looking for is here.
• BattleAxe QWTF Map Rotation: Clan [SD]'s BattleAxe server (tf.sd.ru or 193.227.134.114:27500) in Moscow, Russia is the last remaining public QWTF with regular players, and its map rotation consists of 27 maps, with a mix of international standards like wellgl1, Russian favorites like muskrat4, and maps by [SD] Hunter like prolite1.
• Someone's Fortress (planetfortress.com/someone): >V< Someone, also known as [REC]Someone and eV.Someone, is one of the most well-known mapmakers in QWTF, creating hits such as border1, engbat, 2tech4, sewer1, 2mach1, and more. His site gives an overview of his maps and general TF tactics.
• DyerMaker's Domain (backblast.com/dyermaker): DyerMaker—one of the few biological women in the QWTF community—is a mapmaker closely associated with the MegaTF community, and she created unorthodox maps, such as frontlin, gldrush3, haloween, iceland3, and unholyk, which she discusses on her site.

QWTF History

• Brief History of FPS Games: Dr. Sue Morris, PhD explores the development and impact of the online FPS gaming community, highlighting the growth of player-created content, the formation of clans, LAN parties, and the popularity of team-based gameplay. Within this context, Team Fortress, created by three students, is highlighted as one of the earliest and most popular mods within the Quake community.
• Development of QWTF (Summary): A 15000-word interview titled Threading the Needle: The Making of Quake Team Fortress appeared on Shacknews on 16 Mar 2018. Team Fortress developers Robin Walker, John Cook, and Ian Caughley explained in detail how QWTF emerged as a groundbreaking mod for Quake. Initially inspired by Doom map Fortress, they incorporated class-based gameplay mechanics to accommodate different play styles. Through player feedback, the game evolved with the addition of classes like Spy and Engineer. The success of TF led the developers to join Valve.
• Early QWTF History (1996-1997): Mr. Potato Head-[CE], who updated the news at Ethereal Team Fortress (tf.ethereal.net) in the very early days of TF, reexamines his original updates, which occurred during the rapid growth and development of TF and its online community, with notable events including the release of maps like 2fort4 and well1, the emergence of TF clans and the first official clan match, the anticipation of new features like 32-player support and the Spy and Engineer classes, and an interview with Robin Walker, the lead designer of Team Fortress.
• Evolution of QWTF Gameplay (1996-2007): written by Arc on 15 Jun 2023. Discover the captivating journey of QuakeWorld Team Fortress gameplay, tracing its roots from the inspired 2v2 battles in Doom's Fortress map, through the evolution of classes and maps in Quake, the rise of clan matches and leagues, the strategic focus on caps over frags, the emergence of bunnyhopping and innovative tactics, and the ultimate emphasis on teamwork throughout the game's rich history.
• History of QWTF Leagues & Matches (1997-2005): written by Arc on 29 Jan 2005 after Chaos League ended. Arc reminisces about the history of QWTF leagues and matches from 1997 to 2005, starting with the inaugural match in 1997, where CE emerged as the victor over WM on 2fort4. Notable leagues like FDT and DragonwarZ are highlighted, including the legendary upset of -IC- by .M in DW3. The Golden Era of QWTF from early 1998 to mid-1999 showcases dominant clans such as -IC-, [M], and DJedi. The decline of TF, and the subsequent end of leagues like STA and Chaos, culminates in a 'full-circle' final match on 2fort4r in Jan 2005.
• Intel Server Rankings (gothicterror.com/rankings): Maintained by russellm[GT] and last updated 2 Mar 1999, this ranking of 799 players such as brink[GT], GI-DoomsDay, and Beholder[M] from GT's Intel pub, once believed to have been lost forever, stands as a remarkable and invaluable discovery, offering a captivating glimpse into the identities and talents of major players from the prime QWTF era.
• John Cook's Team Fortress Website (minyos.its.rmit.edu.au/~cookj): Time travel all the way back to 1996 to witness the humble origins of the official Team Fortress website, hosted on John Cook's personal webspace at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. The site, which pre-dates the existence of QuakeWorld, contains a helpful TF FAQ by Ares[CE], a list of Quake TF servers, links to other TF websites, a page full of feedback on the Sniper class, and a promise of a new version of TF coming soon.
• QWTF SPEEDstats: Unleash the power of statistical analysis and embark on a thrilling journey through time with a colossal directory housing a vast collection of SPEEDstats, encompassing exhilarating matches and epic quads spanning 2002-2009, providing invaluable insights into this time.
• Tickenest's QWTF Match Archive (qwtf.digitaljedi.com): Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of Tickenest's archive, where over 1000 meticulously preserved QWTF matches await, adorned with mesmerizing SPEEDstats and enthralling YouTube videos, inviting you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the annals of QWTF history.
• Versions: the history of the development of TF's code. TF 1.0, released on 24 Aug 1996, pre-dated QuakeWorld and had only 5 classes (Scout, Sniper, Soldier, Demoman, Medic). TF 2.0, the first for QW, was released on 22 Dec 1996. The last two classes, Spy and Engineer, were not introduced until TF 2.5 on 13 Apr 1997. TF 2.9 was the last update and released on 23 Oct 1998.

QWTF Honors

• TF Clan News (planetfortress.com/tfclannews): with link to Top 10 Poll, as of 5 Dec 1998. TF Clan News was an important central hub for writeups of match results. The Top 10 polling, done by a select group of informed individuals, was taken very seriously throughout the community, with every clan aiming to be ranked #1 by their peers.
• TF Times Top 25 Clans (tftimes.com/top25.htm): as of 14 Jan 1999. The TF Times clan ranking used a ladder system rather than voting, using results from top leagues IGL, ATFL, ASTFL, DW, and WoC. The rankings are mostly unsurprising, with the top 10 consisting of eV, GT, D3f, DJedi, AM, MU, GI, TrF, [M], and WM.
• All-Time QWTF Clan Top 10 Rankings Poll: 23 individuals in the QWTF community chosen for their deep understanding and respect for the history of the game submitted their all-time top 10 rankings, and the results were compiled to create the ultimate ranking of TF clans. Unsurprisingly, -IC- was ranked as the greatest TF clan to ever play, with 27 total clans receiving at least one vote.
• QWTF Guilds: As the QWTF community flourished, many seasoned players proudly reveled in the prestigious realm of membership in guilds like Kaizen and Paragon. It was a coveted honor as top-tier warriors honed their skills and demonstrated mastery over a specific class. The guilds stood as exclusive sanctuaries, welcoming only those who had proven their mettle and embraced the path of true expertise.
• TFA Top 5 Players (planetfortress.com/tfa): community voting for the best players, organized by DogSoldier of the TF Academy, with results posted on 26 May 2001. Runaway winners at their positions were ChaosFiend at Sniper, KillerRat at Demoman, Burninsun at Pyro, Thundercracker at Spy, and Glow^tiger at Engineer.
• Top 5 Players (2003): updated community voting for the best players in 2003 (not all-time) by position, awarded 15 Mar 2003. Runaway winners at their positions were ChaosFiend at Sniper (again), Thundercracker at Medic, Arc at Pyro, and EviLBunnY at Spy, with razor thin voting margins at other positions.
• QWTF Draft: a hypothetical draft of QWTF players on 24 Jun 2003. The draft had no meaningful consequences and was heavily influenced by player availability, in addition to talent and versatility. It was a fun exercise with historical value as an approximate ranking of the remaining QWTF community at the time.

QWTF Clans

• [ Aftermath | AM | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: -IC- was the top TF clan in 1998, but some internal strife eventually led to the creation of AM in Oct 1998. AM was generally as dominant at -IC- but fizzled out after failing to win either the TFCL or WOC championship.
• [ Aggression Rangers | =AR= | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: =AR= began in July 1997 and played in leagues like DW2/3 and IGL. They operated a public server that was popular with BH and MC players, among others. One of their members was Endiku, a renowned TF mapmaker.
• [ Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms | [ATF] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: ATF played in 1998 and got off to a hot start in IGL West before they ran into >V<, who was on another level.
• [ All Out Assault | ]AoA[ | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: ]AoA[ was active in IGL in 1998 and surprisingly won the first two IGL spazball tournaments. A few of their members were later associated with AM and [End].
• [ All Stars | All* | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: All* played in IGL and dominated the STA 6v6 division in 2001 but disbanded right before the division closed in Jul 2001. They returned in early 2002 for Chaos League, but disbanded with a 2-2 record after ddr- beat them to become the first Chaos Fairies.
• [ Angelic Demise | [AD] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Angelic Demise was a solid clan in the 1997–1998 period, with an impressive win over APr and close loss to >V<.
• [ Angels of Death | [AoD] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: AoD participated in IGL and STA Division II in 2000–2001, playing many matches against their rivals Clan MA. Six AoD players ended up on the STA ban list for various infractions.
• [ Apostrophe | ` | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Apostrophe was an STA 6v6 clan, dominating the league throughout 2000 before All* appeared in early 2001.
• [ Asian Invasion Clan | ]AiC[ | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: ]AiC[, which consisted mostly of Asian players, originally played TF in 1997, but they are better known for their comeback in Chaos League, where they briefly held the Chaos Fairy title in Sep 2003.
• [ ATLiens | ATL | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: ATL appeared in Chaos League in Jun 2003 and were equal in skill to the top clans, even holding the Chaos Fairy title for 5 consecutive weeks before losing to fag* on blitzkrieg2 and disbanding soon after in Aug 2003.
• [ Attack Punish Resist | [APr] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: APr was a top clan in early 1998, at one point holding the IGL title and claiming victories over -IC- and >V<. They also fared well in the Apocalypse Invitational with victories over WM and GT.
• [ AutoAim2 | 2[AA] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: 2[AA] was a very strong clan in early 1998, compiling a 12-0 record on their way to the IGL title before getting outfragged in a 0-0 2fort4r match against >V<. 2[AA] avenged the loss in a rematch a week later by going all D but went inactive immediately after because of the public backlash to their unsportsmanlike tactics.
• [ Bandis Rapit Beaglos | [BrB] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Internal conflict caused BrB to split off from UvM early in 1998 after a match in which CE beat UvM on rock1.
• [ Blasphemy | [B] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Blasphemy played in IGL and STA Division II in 2001. They got banned from STA.
• [ Blood of the Fold | [FOLD] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: FOLD had perhaps the longest lifespan of any North American TF clan, forming in Jun 1997, participating in 1998/1999 leagues like IGL, ATFL, and JLA, continuing into post-peak STA, and finally becoming a powerhouse in Chaos League from 2002 to 2005, with 13 Chaos Fairy title reigns.
• [ Braveheart | [BH] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: BH was one of the well-regarded old clans of 1997-1999, frequently appearing in the TFClans Top 10 polling and receiving invites to both the Apocalypse and TFCL tournaments. They were the runners-up in both DW2 and DW3 and also played in IGL, STA, and JLA.
• [ Clan Cobra | [CC] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: website last updated 18 Jan 1998. [CC] formed in late 1997 and played only 3 matches, all competitive losses. It is a rare fully preserved 1997 clan website.
• [ Clan Erinyes | [CE] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: CE defeated WM in the first ever QWTF match on 15 Feb 1997 on 2fort4. They remained one of the core clans through early 1999, with a consistent record of success in top-tier leagues like Apocalypse, ATFL, DH, Dragonwarz, and IGL.
• [ Clan IcE | [IcE] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: IcE was a long-running clan, participating in STA in the early 2000s, and they also played in Chaos League in Mar 2003 to Jul 2003, compiling a record of 7-10-1.
• [ Clan in a Box | CiaB | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history posted to the CiaB website on 24 Jun 2002. As expressed by c, CiaB started with a dream of becoming a great TF clan but realized their original vision was unlikely. Despite the difficulties, they found integrity, character, and longevity within their own ranks, and they valued the dedicated members who made the journey worthwhile. After five years of never giving up (1997-2002), the decision was made to end the clan, and they reflected on the past with mixed emotions and remained optimistic about the goodness hidden in people.
• [ Clan MA | [MA] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: MA formed in Mar 1998 and played primarily in STA, in addition to DW4, JLA, WWF, and CTFL, before finally deciding to retire at the end of 2001 after a run of nearly 4 full years.
• [ Clan of the aXe | [aXe] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: aXe started as a small deathmatch clan before joining IGL in 1998. They also played in STA and reached the top division before disappearing in early 2001.
• [ Clan Oski | OSKI | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: OSKI was one of the most fearsome clans of the 1997-1998 period, reaching the FDT championship match against >V<. The clan had internal conflicts and disbanded in Jul 1998, with some members moving to GT and -IC-.
• [ Clan Postal | [CP] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: While not considered an elite clan, CP wasn't intimidated, frequently putting up a good fight in 1998-1999 against tough competition in IGL, ATFL, JLA, and STA.
• [ Clan Simpson | [SIMP] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Clan Simpson was 1997–1998 era parody of The Simpsons, with all members having Simpsons-related names like Troy_McClure, Itchy, and Sideshow_Bob. Although they were HPB and not on the same level as top clans, they enjoyed themselves.
• [ Concuerers | cQ | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: cQ played in Chaos League from Apr 2002 to Sep 2002, winning the Chaos Fairy title once and disbanding almost immediately afterward with an 18-14 record.
• [ Coup de Grace | [CdG] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history posted to PlanetFortress on 11 Dec 1998. CdG experienced leadership changes, emerged as a top Mega TF clan, transitioned to other leagues, and emphasized sportsmanship and learning from losses throughout its history. Additionally, they played nearly 100 matches in Chaos League in 2002-2004.
• [ Dance Dance Revolution! | ddr- | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: ddr- became the first Chaos Fairies after defeating All* to win the vacant title in Feb 2002. They started 8-0 in Chaos League and held the title until losing a close game to fag* on shoop in Apr 2002. ddr- never recovered, disbanding after a 3-game losing streak left them with a 9-4 record. They also played in STA 6v6 in 2001.
• [ Dark Shadows | [DS] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history posted to PlanetFortress on 29 Dec 1998. [DS] one of the oldest clans in TF, formed in 1997 under BigBadJohn's leadership, transitioned to KingTut, achieved success in the Iron Glove League, experienced a period of decline, and eventually disbanded with some members forming new clans.
• [ Dark Vengeance | [DV] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: website last updated 16 Jan 1999. DV was one of the original TF clans, dating back to Feb 1997. They had no losses in DW2 on their way to defeating BH for the championship. They were evenly matched with the top clans of the time like GT, CE, APr, and even -IC- before disappearing for good in early 1999.
• [ Darth | Darth | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Darth played in STA Gold in early 2000. They faced tough competition like TN, [12], FOLD, .M, and CiaB.
• [ D3fiance | [D3f] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: d3f arose in Aug 1998 with a roster of many former -IC- members intent on being a top clan, and they succeeded, immediately diving into battles with TF's best in IGL, ATFL, ASTFL, STA, and Swamp Thing while compiling a winning record before abruptly disappearing in Mar 1999.
• [ Digital Jedi | [DJedi] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: DJedi filled the TF power void in the 1999-2001 period, playing in ASTFL, ATFL, TFCL, IGL, OSTF, JLA, and finally just STA, where they eventually became nearly unbeatable before internal disagreements arose over staying with QWTF or moving on to Q3F.
• [ Disciples of Syrinx | DoS | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: DoS were an impressive clan in the 1997-1998 period, earning an invite to the presitigious Apocalypse tournament. They also participated in DW2, where they had an outstanding 3-0 victory over CE on 2fort4.
• [ Dogs of Wars | DoW | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: DoW was a respectable clan in the late 1998 period, competing in many of the big leagues like ASTFL, DW4, IGL, WOC, and Swamp Thing.
• [ Echos of Darkness | [EoD] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: [EoD] was an unremarkable STA Division II clan until r3m temporarily went inactive in Jun 2001 and some r3m members, who were suddenly free agents, got the idea of playing under aliases and turning [EoD] into juggernaut. However, a month later, those players moved to the newly formed fag*, and [EoD] returned to mediocrity.
• [ eL Diablo's Brigade | eLD | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: eLD was a German clan that formed in Oct 1997 and faced some top American clans like GT, OSKI, and >V< in the early days of TF, won the TOTFL in Jun 1998, and continued playing TF until 2000, when they moved to other games.
• [ Eternal Champions | -3c- | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Eternal Champions played in STA Division II throughout most of 2001 and were one of the better clans in the division.
• [ Evil Hurricane Angels | [EHA] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: EHA played in the 1998-1999 era, and although they did not have a great record, they played many matches and enjoyed the game, participating in leagues like TFCL, IGL, and JLA.
• [ eVolution | eV | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: As was common among top TF clans, the desire to become the best led to internal conflicts, and so despite being atop the TFClans Top 10 rankings, a large number of >V< members broke off to form eV in late 1998. eV continued where >V< left off, knocking off top clans like [M] and GT, but their legacy was tarnished by cheating accusations.
• [ Exiles | >X< | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Exiles were best known for hosting the Swamp Thing tournament in 1998. Additionally, the map tater was made by Endiku >X<.
• [ Extra Terrestrials | [ET] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: ET, created in 1998, was one of the strongest Russian clans. They played in various tournaments such as MTFL around the 2000-2001 period.
• [ Extreme Four | x4 | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history posted to PlanetFortress on 19 Dec 1998. x4 formed in May 1998 by a group of players who previously belonged to Legion of The Damned, faced challenges and successes in leagues such as NQL and ASTFL, experienced roster changes and internal conflicts, got destroyed by -IC-, and eventually disbanded, with its members pursuing different paths in other clans.
• [ Fallen Angels | [FA] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: FA was an up-and-coming clan making a run in ASTFL in late 1998 with eyes on proving themselves in the Final Apocalypse tournament (which ultimately never happened), but the clan fell apart because of lack of active members.
• [ Fencing Champions | =)--- | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Fencing Champions briefly took Chaos League by storm in late 2003, winning their first 7 matches and holding the Chaos Fairy title before disappearing into the night as quickly as they had appeared. They also played a few matches in STA.
• [ Fifth Element | >V< | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history posted to PlanetFortress on 6 Dec 1998. The history of >V<, as narrated by SPEEDenator, describes the formation of the clan in early 1997, its growth and recruitment of new members, participation in matches and tournaments, victories over rival clans like OSKI and Recycled, and its eventual split into a new clan called Evolution (eV), while a few members stayed with >V<.
• [ Final Fantasy Xtreme | [FFX] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: FFX played in STA in 2001–2002. Their most well-known member is Cloud.
• [ Finale | [End] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Finale was the successor clan to Aftermath, appearing in STA and OSTF in late 1999. Although their roster was full of Paragon and Kaizen members, they were not quite as dominant as their earlier incarnations, but they remained a formidable opponent.
• [ FLiPZ | [FLiPZ] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: site last updated 12 Jun 1998. FLiPZ was started by two Filipino players and played in 1997-1998. The clan was friendly with [H2K] and had numerous competitive matches with them. They also participated in ASTFL, with a respectable 4-1 loss to >V<.
• [ frags and gibs stars | fag* | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: news last updated 26 Jul 2002. fag* began in 2001 as an STA clan but played primarily in Chaos League 5v5 from Feb 2002 to Oct 2004. The clan consisted mostly of former r3m and DJedi players. fag* had more total wins than any other clan in Chaos League (89) and tied with [Fold] for the most Chaos Fairy title reigns (13 times each).
• [ G.I. Joe | GI | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: G.I. Joe (no relation to Clan Cobra) was one of the stronger clans in late 1998-early 1999, frequently appearing in the top 10 polling and faring well in leagues like ASTFL and IGL.
• [ Gothic Terror | [GT] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: GT was one of the earliest clans, first playing in Mar 1997, and they lived up to their name, consistently striking fear into the heart of any clan that opposed them before retiring from TF in Dec 1999 with a legacy as one of the all-time greats. Along the way, they participated in a vast number of leagues, including FDT, Apocalypse, IGL, ASTFL, ATFL, JLA, and TFCL.
• [ Green Panthers | GP | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: GP was a long-running mid-level clan, competing in a wide variety of leagues like DW2, IGL, ATFL, JLA, TFCL, and STA.
• [ Hard 2 Kill | [H2K] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: site last updated 5 Sep 1998. [H2K] began as a QBALL clan before shifting to TF in Aug 1997. They had a strong record but didn't face top competition. They advanced to the TOTFL Playoffs after an undefeated regular season but eventually lost to German powerhouse eLD, who won the title.
• [ Head Hunters | [Hh] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Head Hunters played in STA Division II in 2001.
• [ HellXpress | [HX] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: HX played in IGL and STA in the 2000–2001 period and managed to work their way up from STA Division II to Division I.
• [ Hostile Takeover | [Ht] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history from the [Ht] website, last updated 11 Oct 2013. Ht was a West Coast-based clan that recruited skilled players, achieved victories against notable clans, faced challenges against dominant opponents, and had significant moments of success in TF, including a victory over AM in WOC.
• [ [I'm 12] | [12] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: [I'm 12] was formed by a group of skilled players who adopted facetious and non-threatening names to challenge the notion that a fearsome name equated to superior gaming skills, achieving recognition and respect in the gaming community through their gameplay, camaraderie, and unconventional approach, while evolving and experiencing ups and downs along the way, playing 201 matches from Feb 1998 to Sep 1999 (and more afterward).
• [ In Memory | iM. | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: site last updated 15 Jul 2003. iM appeared briefly in Chaos League almost immediately after ROCK disbanded, aiming to have fun, maintain respect, and hold a positive attitude.
• [ Inevitable Retribution | ]IR[ | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: IR formed in late 1998 and played in STA in 1999–2001. They also briefly played in JLA in late 1999, IGL in 2001, and Chaos League in 2002.
• [ Ira Venatoris | [IV] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: [IV] was one of the earliest TF clans, active in 1996–1997. Internal problems and extensive membership growth led to the Great Unpleasantness that split membership four ways: [IV], SC., OSKI, and most notably a new clan called >V<, the Fifth Element.
• [ Iron Curtain | -IC- | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: site intro page only, as of 6 Dec 1998. -IC- secured their legacy as the top TF clan of the Golden Age when they won the Apocalypse Invitational with an undefeated record. They remained #1 in the TFClans Top 10 poll in the ensuing months until internal issues led to the creation of a new clan called Aftermath.
• [ Irremediabilis | [r3m] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: r3m is known mostly for their run in STA from May 2001 to Mar 2004, where, after absorbing some former DJedi members, they racked up a record of 111-40 with 50 wins in title matches. They also narrowly defeated Finnish clan Zoo in a much-anticipated international match.
• [ Jedi Knights | JK | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: JK was one of the earliest clans, with records showing that in Mar 1997 they played matches against legendary clans GT and DV. Unfortunately for JK, they got blown out in both of those matches.
• [ Kindred | [KiN] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history from the KiN website in 2000. Over the years, KiN built strong friendships, participated in leagues like IGL, DW, and STA, developed a fun playstyle, and despite the challenges of real life, they remained a close-knit clan enjoying both gaming and camaraderie after deciding to move on to TFC.
• [ Lust | .7 | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Lust played in STA in 1999–2000.
• [ macfortress | [mf] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: [mf], known for their banter, first played in 1997. They worked their way up from an STA Bronze clan in 1999 to one of the high-end clans of 2001. They returned for STA and Chaos in 2003, briefly holding the Chaos Fairy title before their members scattered into other clans.
• [ Marauder | .M | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history posted to PlanetFortress on 28 Nov 1998. .M, founded in 1997 by Zedrick and Ben, grew through recruitment from the CTSNet 2fort_32 server, made a comeback after a break-up, established themselves as a capping clan, achieved success in the DW3 Championship, faced internal conflicts, and finally focused on rebuilding with mature players who play for fun.
• [ Marvel | *M* | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: *M* was a Chaos League 5v5 clan, capturing the title briefly in Dec 2002, disbanding early in 2003, and finally returning for a few months in 2004. They played fag* in arguably the closest match in TF history, losing 6-5 on 2fortSE while being one second away from the tying cap.
• [ Masters of the Universe | [MU] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: MU was a tough clan in the late 1998 to early 1999 period, participating in ASTFL, ATFL, IGL, and STA and putting up a strong record despite facing challenging contemporaries like CE, WM, TN, DJedi, 12, and GT.
• [ Megadeath | [M] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: [M] was one of the all-time great clans, consistently found at or near the top of the clan rankings. They were one of the favorites invited to the prestigious Apocalypse tournament, consistently dominated IGL, and finally won the TFCL championship with a close win over TN on 32smooth.
• [ Mercenaries | [MC] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: MC had a long history, originating in Apr 1998 in IGL and DW4 and continuing through Apr 2000 in ATFL, OSTF, and STA. They moved to Q3F but returned to QWTF in 2003 to play in STA and Chaos League, where they won the Chaos Fairy title 4 times (and another 3 times as Internet Pals).
• [ Mindbomb | iQ | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: iQ broke off from TN and played well in the main leagues in 1999 like IGL, WoC, and STA until they lost too many members in summertime, as was the fate of many clans.
• [ Ministry of Pain | ]MP[ | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: ]MP[ was one of the classic ever-present clans of old, competing in seemingly every league, including Apocalypse (where they upset GT), DH, IGL, ATFL, OSTF, WoC, and TFCL.
• [ Mortarian Guard | {MG} | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: {MG} was a very good 1997-1998 clan, mostly notable for some members who later joined -IC-.
• [ Path to Destruction | [PtD] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: PtD played in STA Division II in 2000 and IGL in 2001.
• [ Rabid Oversexed Cuddly Koalas | [ROCK] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: ROCK started in 1999 as a lower-tier STA clan, where they won about half their games, but as the number of QWTF clans dwindled, ROCK was forced to play higher-level clans, and they continued on out of love for the game. ROCK also competed in Chaos League in 2002-2003, with a record of 18-41-2.
• [ Rampage2000 | [UN] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: [UN] is best known as the predecessor to Iron Curtain.
• [ Recycled | [REC] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: REC was tough clan to play in 1997 with some members who would later gain greater fame in other clans, including >V< Someone, Alcohol[M], and Smith69-IC-.
• [ Revelation 6 | [REV6] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: REV6 played in OSTF in late 1999 and was surprisingly competitive against big-name clans like [End], .M, and I'm 12. They also played in STA Division I in 2000.
• [ Sandman | [Zzz] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: [Zzz] was a strong, steady presence dating back to 1997, participating in FDT, Apocalypse, IGL, ATFL, JLA, and STA before succumbing to the big sleep at the end of 1999.
• [ Seventh Seal | [VII] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: The Seventh Seal joined STA in 1999 and did fairly well against lower-tier clans through 2001. Against high-end clans in IGL in 2001, however, their matches ended in an apocalyptic manner, and they moved on to Q3F.
• [ shi o motarasu | .shi | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Utah-based .shi was a latecomer to TF, playing in the 2000-2004 period in IGL, STA, and Chaos League. They were STA champions, held the Chaos Fairy title for a single week in 2002, were well-liked, and played countless close matches.
• [ Shinjuku | Shinjuku- | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Shinjuku played in 1997-1998, and since they were found primarily on the Deadlode server, they were not well-known in the TF community, but they were very talented.
• [ Snow Crash | SC. | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history posted to PlanetFortress on 4 Feb 1999. SC., born from the splintering of Ira Venatoris in 1997, maintained its core members and valued loyalty, honor, and dedication throughout the history of Team Fortress, remaining a respected and active clan in the community as they transitioned to Team Fortress 2.
• [ Spice Girls | [SG] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history posted to PlanetFortress on 4 Dec 1998. The history of [SG], as recounted by Horus, highlights the origins of TF as a cult hobby, the formation of [SG] for fun, the challenges they faced in maintaining the clan, their international recognition through a close match against OSKI, and the enduring loyalty and respect associated with the [SG] tag.
• [ Surovye Dyadi | [SD] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Clan SD, based in Moscow, Russia, formed in 1997 and consistently played QWTF matches until 2008. They continue to operate the BattleAxe TF server today.
• [ The Nothing | TN | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history from the TN website in 2000. TN was heavily involved in the middle era of TF, playing from mid-1998 to mid-2000 in most of the leagues of the time, including ASTFL, ATFL, DW4, IGL, JLA, STA, and TFCL. The clan achieved significant victories, including knocking off top-ranked GT and AM before a close loss to [M] in the TFCL championship, and pioneered the refinement and adoption of bunnyhopping as a core strategy, while relying on their strong work ethic and teamwork.
• [ To Reckon With | 2rw | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: 2rw played in IGL and STA Division II in 2000–2001.
• [ Totally Retro | TR | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: TR, led by VoOdOo, was an STA Division II clan in 2001 and competed against clans such as ROCK, CdG, and MA.
• [ Transformers | [TrF] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: TrF was a formidable opponent in early 1999, climbing into the top 10 of the TF Times clan rankings, forming an alliance with MU in ATFL, and also competing in IGL and STA.
• [ Undique Venite Mors | [UvM] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history posted to PlanetFortress on 30 Nov 1998. [UvM] was a TF clan that formed in 1997 and became known for its skilled players, trash-talking reputation, involvement in tournaments like FDT and DW, and its ups and downs, including leadership changes, splits, and merges with other clans, ultimately ceasing to exist in 1998.
• [ Untouchables | [UT] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: Untouchables played in STA Gold and Division II in 2000–2001.
• [ Valhalla | {VH} | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: history posted to PlanetFortress on 30 Dec 1998. {VH}, originally known as Clan Midgar and formed in 1997 as an FFVII-themed clan, underwent transformations, absorbed other clans, and achieved remarkable success in the TF community, including notable wins, championships, and the establishment of a strong reputation, before ultimately disbanding in October 1998.
• [ Vallasherra | cVH | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: despite being based in Finland, cVH had a strong enough reputation to break into the TFClans Top 10 polling, won both the ITFL and Showdown at the Rock, and played a famous international match against AM. The clan was active from May 1997 until Oct 1999, when its players switched to CounterStrike. They retired with a record of 181-16-3.
• [ Vehemence | vM | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: vM was a solid clan in late 1998 to early 1999, earning a spot in the TF Times clan rankings while competing in IGL and STA.
• [ Virgin Police | VP | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: VP, consisting of the infamous ircballers, briefly played in Chaos League in Aug/Sep 2002, putting up a 2-3 record before quitting. Many of their members were previously in All*.
• [ What the Fuck | wTf | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: wTf, led by VoOdOo, was an STA Division I clan in 1999–2001 and competed against clans such as CiaB, DJedi, FOLD, HX, and .M.
• [ Wolves Moon | [WM] | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: WM was a foundational QWTF clan, calling themselves the first clan and playing the first QWTF match against CE. Their influence and legacy was vast, building many community websites, competing in essentially every QWTF league, facing every clan under the sun, and frequently appearing in the TF clan rankings top 10 before finally moving on in 2001.
• [ Xtreme Prejudice | XP | History | Roster | Website | URL ]: XP was a 1997–1998 era LPB clan, which was a big advantage at the time. They were inexplicably scheduled against >V< three times in a five week span in IGL West in early 1998, with >V< pulling out narrow victories each time.

QWTF Players

• Arc: posted on 17 Jan 2023. Arc, the player who immersed himself in the world of TF from 1997 to 2009, remained a constant presence throughout the game's evolution, adopting various aliases and leaving an indelible mark on the community.
• Astral: posted to PlanetFortress on 23 Dec 1998. SK-Astral embarked on a 16-month TF journey, overcoming initial struggles, finding a home in SK, and dedicating himself to improving as a versatile player with a focus on becoming a better HPB.
• BlackOPS: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. MU-BlackOPS went through a series of TF adventures, from initial confusion and joining various clans like Toasted Monkeys, forming NuK, joining Dark Nation, playing with CP, briefly joining Ht, and eventually finding a fitting home with MU, where he enjoyed playing as a scout and engaging in playful banter on IRC.
• BOSSK: posted to PlanetFortress on 7 Feb 1999. BOSSK initially preferred Duke Nukem but later discovered the greatness of Quake, joining clans like {=DK=} and eventually finding his place in ]AoA[ where he excelled as an engineer and experienced the disbandment of several clans before becoming a member of Det5.
• Buri: posted to PlanetFortress on 2 Jan 1999. [Ht]Buri, initially hesitant about online gaming, discovered QuakeWorld and became addicted to TF, eventually joining multiple clans like SGAT, SR, TB, VH, and finally settling in [Ht] before real-life commitments forced him to step back from the TF community.
• Darkstar: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. Darkstar, a web designer and staff member of Quake2Fortress, shares his perspective on the eventual downfall of the Q2F community and the struggles faced by the community website, highlighting the ambitious goals, internal conflicts, and personal challenges that contributed to its demise.
• DieScreaming: posted to reddit on 28 Mar 2012. [FC]DieScreaming, a former teenage clan leader, expresses gratitude to his old clanmates while recalling fond memories, notable players, and intense rivalries in the game that shaped him as a gamer, emphasizing the success of [FC] and their rise to the top ranks of IGL.
• Evangelion: posted to PlanetFortress on 28 Feb 1999. Evangelion.M, a passionate and dedicated player, shares his personal journey with TF and Quake since 1996, recounting his early experiences, clan affiliations, leadership roles, and the enduring impact of the game on his life, expressing optimism for the future of the TF community.
• HateDepT: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. AM-HateDepT's history in Team Fortress is a journey of discovery, starting from playing Quake and transitioning to TF, moving through various clans like AM, UN, Remission, MP, IC, and DV, encountering skilled players and mentors along the way, and ultimately becoming a respected RR soldier in AM.
• Loaded: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. Loaded's gaming journey began with upgrading his computer to Win95, forming clans like Secret Service and K2G, experiencing the thrill of TF, joining clan DD, contributing to web pages, enduring low FPS on his 586 PC, and eagerly anticipating the release of TFC.
• LusT4DetH: posted to Steam on 11 Jul 2015. LusT4DetH, a skilled demoman from Angelic Demise and later Clockwork Asylum, reminisces about engaging in intense battles against GT and >V<, benefiting from friends with a T1 connection, running a TF server with popular maps, and witnessing the dominance of snipers like Anfernee before moving on to Quake 3.
• MasterBeta: posted to PlanetFortress on 6 Feb 1999. MU-MasterBeta's gaming journey began with a local Quake tournament, leading to his immersion in the QW and TF scenes, joining clans such as S3, Dark Nation, CP, and d3f, before ultimately finding his place with MU, where he formed lasting friendships and embraced the enjoyment of each match while facing challenges like high ping and server issues.
• Master of Puppets: posted to PlanetFortress on 23 Feb 1999. Master of Puppets' TF journey began with a transition from Diablo to Quake, facing challenges as a keyboard player, finding his niche as an engineer, experiencing various clan affiliations, encountering splits and disagreements, and ultimately deciding to play TF casually on public servers instead of pursuing further clan involvement.
• Meathook: posted to PlanetFortress on 27 Feb 1999. AM-Meathook.P started his career playing CTF bots and became addicted to TF after witnessing a match between DV and BH, eventually joining DV and later -IC- before forming AM and experiencing both success and internal struggles within the clans.
• Mr.Centurion: posted to PlanetFortress on 8 Feb 1999. Mr. Centurion [CP] has a long history in gaming, starting with Quake and Warcraft in the late 90s, joining various clans such as [LoD] and [TsB], experiencing ups and downs with different teams, and finally finding a new home in [CP].
• Perceptor: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. [EHA]Perceptor started with non-QuakeWorld DM, progressed through various game modes, joined multiple clans, faced challenges with servers, changed nicknames, and eventually found a home in EHA as an engineer.
• Pitfighter: posted to PlanetFortress on 2 Feb 1999. MU-Pitfighter started with the shareware version, discovered Quake mods like CTF and TF, joined clans like LoA and =SD=, switched from demo/sniper to soldier, played with various clans including [A] and JK, found a home in UN, improved soldier skills through sessions with UVM players, formed friendships through IRC channels, and eventually joined MU.
• ReplicanT: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. ReplicanT's Quake journey included forming and leading clans like e/X and IC, achieving an undefeated record in the Apocalypse Tournament, joining renowned clans like [M]egadeath and AM, retiring with an exceptional record, and gaining recognition in the TF Hall of Fame for his remarkable accomplishments.
• Rumple: posted to PlanetFortress on 11 Feb 1999. [vM]Rumple's Quake journey began with humble beginnings, evolving from a self-proclaimed newbie to a tactical player, transitioning from CTF to TF, and receiving mentorship from respected players to become an accomplished sniper.
• Sarevan: posted to Steam on 8 Jun 2018. Sarevan, who had a penchant for sniping with forays into demo and soldier, reminisces about his days as part of SK, the drama he ignited on the IGL boards by accusing TN of cheating (until he learned the truth about bunnyhopping and later joined TN), and his memorable encounter with Newby[DJedi] in a sniping contest on 2fort5, as captured in Tick's videos, ultimately highlighting the lasting allure of QWTF until the advent of WoW.
• Sgt. Coolguy: posted to PlanetFortress on 6 Dec 1998. Sgt. Coolguy's Quake journey started with a search for the perfect mod, leading him from DM to TF, where he experienced rivalry in running his own TF website, joined Clan Recycled, gained reputation, faced setbacks, and eventually found enjoyment and revived clan life in Clan CPF, anticipating the release of TF2.
• Shaka: posted to PlanetFortress on 1 Dec 1998. Shaka[UvM] was a passionate TF player who discovered the game in its early versions, modified the code to create his own version, developed mods for clans, eventually created CustomTF, and continued to find TF the most enjoyable game he had ever played.
• Shinji: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. Shinji[BH] had a journey through various clans in the Team Fortress community, starting with Evangelion-based NERV, then joining FiX, GDI, WilD, and finally settling in BH, forming friendships along the way and considering BH the most honorable clan in TF.
• Shock: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. [CPF]Shock-e- has a rich history in the world of FPS, starting with games like Wolfenstein 3D and Heretic in the late 1990s and progressing to Quake and TF. He experienced various clans and servers, learning and improving his skills along the way, and ultimately joined [CPF] and the Engineer's Alliance.
• Sinister: posted to PlanetFortress on 23 Feb 1999. AM-Sinister.P started his gaming journey with Doom, and initially he didn't like Quake until he discovered TF and got inspired by skilled players like Egone. He went through various clans and eventually joined AM, where he became a starting soldier and a leader of Paragon, finding support and friendship among his teammates.
• Thrymm: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. Thrymm-J, an avid DM and TF player, started his journey in the late 90s, eventually joining clans such as ]BK[, Midgar, Valhalla, NCNJ, =C=, and At, where he honed his sniping skills, participated in matches, learned new strategies, and built lasting connections with fellow gamers.
• Wario: posted to PlanetFortress on 28 Feb 1999. Wario[BH], a skilled sniper, embarked on a gaming journey marked by resolution adjustments, keyboarding struggles, ICQ clans like CU and BH, encounters with renowned players, and transformative lessons from mentors, ultimately finding his place as a server admin and a valued member of the community.
• WDA: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. [FA] WDA embarked on a gaming journey that started with DOOM, transitioned to Quake and Quake 2, and eventually found a passion for TF, specializing in sniping while excelling in grenade play, all while navigating the world of clans and rivalries.
• Zang: posted to PlanetFortress on 21 Feb 1999. Zang[KiN] eventually found his calling as an engineer in TF, honing his skills and becoming a respected member of Clan Gangrene before joining The Kindred and later founding -e-, all while actively engaging with the TF community and enjoying every moment of his gaming adventures.

QWTF Leagues

• Apocalypse Invitational (northvalley.com/mgiro): this tournament, which ran from Mar 1998 to Jun 1998, was the pinnacle of TF. All matches were played on 2forts variants. Participating clans were -IC-, CE, GT, WM, 2[AA], BH, MP, APr, .M, UvM, DoS, and [M]. -IC- shocked the TF world by going undefeated to win the tournament.
• ASTFL (planetfortress.com/astfl): The All-Star TF League operated from Jun 1998 to Dec 1998, with a large number of clans like >V<, AM, GT, TN, 12, Ht, GI, CP, FA, and season 1 winner {VH}.
• ATFL (planetfortress.com/atfl/): Allies of Team Fortress began in Sep 1998 with the idea of having two allied clans play on the same team against two other clans. The alliance of WM/CE won season 1 with a 20-2 record. Season 2 alliances included 12/d3f, TN/Ht, MU/TrF, MP/CP, Fold/DJedi, GP/DoW, and GT/[M]. The league fell apart in Feb 1999 but briefly made a successful comeback in 2000.
• Chaos League 5v5 (r3m.org/chaos): last updated 29 Jan 2005. Chaos was the last-standing league of the original TF era, competing from Feb 2002 to Jan 2005. It was the final phase of QWTF's shift toward faster offense, higher scoring, and richer tactics. fag* and Fold had a tremendous rivalry, with each clan winning the Chaos Fairyship 13 times.
• Disposable Heroes (dh.warzone.com): DH operated briefly in mid-1998 with clans like UvM, CE, [12], ]MP[, and [DN]. CE dominated with a 6-0 record.
• Dragonwarz (dragonwarz.warzone.com): DW3 was a legendary tournament, running from Jan 1998 to Apr 1998, in which Marauder stunned -IC- and went on to defeat BH for the championship. DV dominated DW2, with no losses on their way to winning the championship in Dec 1997 over BH.
• Fortress Domination Tournament (unidial.com/~venom): FDT was an early tournament, operating from Oct 1997 to Jan 1998 with clans like >V<, OSKI, GT, and Zzz. After an 8-team playoff, >V< defeated OSKI 12-3 in the championship match on 32smooth and 2tech4.
• Fortress Legends 5v5 (qwtf.us): last updated 6 Oct 2007. The league was a fairly successful TF revival attempt organized by KillJoy and played in 2007.
• Iron Glove League (tfclans.com/ironglove): IGL set the standard for league play, running during TF's prime in 1998 and 1999. It was a major community hub and had multiple divisions playing under different rules. Many big-name clans participated, including CE, [M], GT, >V<, AM, d3f, WM, and others.
• Justice League of America (keeg.com/jla/index1.html): JLA was a later league, running from Jul 1999 to Dec 1999, with a mix of fading old clans and new blood like GT, TN, Ht, DJedi, 12, GP, CP, EHA, MP, WM, DoW, Zzz, and Fold.
• League of Clans (tfclans.com/loc): LoC was an early 1998 league, typically playing 2fort5, with clans like [12], DoW, TN, and SK.
• Moscow Team Fortress League (qwtf.net / mtfl.sd.ru): MTFL is the longest-running QWTF league the world, originally running from 1998–2009 and returning in 2023. Russian clans like SD, ET, EZH, MAD, and UT participated extensively, and the legendary Western clan FOLD joined the resurrected version in 2023.
• Old School Team Fortress (ostf.ministryofpain.com): OSTF operated in late 1999 with clans like DJedi, r3m, CP, .M, .7., [12], ]MP[, and [End].
• Pillars of QWTF 5v5 (quakeworldtf.wordpress.com): last updated 10 Mar 2009. This league was another revival attempt in 2009 that flopped. However there were still a few players enjoying quad games at this time.
• Stronger Than All (tf.stronger.org / tf.sta-league.org): last updated 11 Feb 2004. STA was a long-running league that took center stage in the later TF period. DJedi crushed the 2000-2001 era before leaving TF. In the 2001-2004 era, r3m dominated the league, compiling a record of 111-40 with 50 title wins.
• Swamp Thing (exiles.org/swampthing): this league, hosted by >X< in mid-1998, exclusively played the defense-friendly map swamp, made by >V< Null. Participants included >V<, .M, DoW, and CdG.
• TFCL: TFCL was another tournament of top clans that ran from Apr 1999 to Jul 1999. It stood out with its rotation of 32smooth and well6 instead of the standard 2fort5. Participating clans included AM, BH, GT, MP, Im12, GP, TN, and [M], with [M] ultimately beating TN in a classic match for the championship.
• The Olympic Team Fortress League: TOTFL was a league of mid-level clans that ran from Apr 1998 to Jun 1998, with the interesting twist that the playoffs were decided by "best-of" series instead single matches. The league's two best clans, eLD and H2K, met in the semifinals, with eLD winning the series 3-1.
• Wells of Chaos (gibbed.com/woc): WOC was a well6-only league. [Ht], whose style of play made them a strong well6 clan, overcame the seemingly invincible AM to win the WOC championship.

QWTF YouTube Videos

• QWTF.RU YouTube: recent videos of matches and pubs played on the BattleAxe QWTF server in Moscow, Russia, running from Oct 2023 through the present.
• Team Fortress Intro: 1997, runtime 1m 8s. Team Fortress Software's Damian Scott directed this famous intro, memorably synchronized with Carl Orff's Carmina Burana 5. Ecce gratum, which demonstrates class abilities and ends with an explosion of frags.
• TF Done Berserk: 2007, runtime 2m 47s. Arc takes creativity to the limit, demonstrating practical caltrops jumps, conc-jump combos, warp-speed gren jumps, HWGuy gren jumps, and finally dispenser jumps.
• TF Done Extreme: 2002, runtime 14m 17s. Obango Productions shows off incredible feats in real gameplay situations, including airgibs and remarkable flag grabs and escapes, in addition to staged feats demonstrating mastery over TF's gameplay features.
• TF Done Extreme 2: 2003, runtime 19m 42s. Obango Productions returns with a new showcase of expert defensive stops, physics-defying tricks, and world-class attacking quality.
• TF Done Wallhacked: 2004, runtime 2m 6s. DeathLace is caught wallhacking on well6 in this short comedy video that may give you a laugh.
• TF Finesse: 2002, runtime 9m 1s. KillJoy presents the ultimate showcase of unparalleled finesse with masterful captures, original tricks, and skillful airgibs on defense.
• TFBR: 2006, runtime 9m 59s. The Brazilian TF community demonstrates their style with this TF Done Extreme-like movie showing numerous airgibs and tricky moves.
• TFBR Demoman: 2006, runtime 3m 59s. Like TFBR, this video is from the Brazilian TF community, focusing exclusively on beautiful pineapple airgibs by the Demoman.
• The Chosen One: 2007?, runtime 4m 57s. Finnish player DevoC showcases tricks and gibs on maps like shoop and well6, similar to the style of TFDE and TF Finesse.
• The Closest QWTF Match Ever: 2023, runtime 1m 30s. Behold the insane ending of a 5v5 QWTF match on 2fortSE that occurred on 8 Jan 2003, featuring fag* v. *M*. The match was tied 5-5 in the final minute. With the *M* flag at the top of the spiral, Arc (Sasarai) clears out *M*'s piper, allowing free_mason (Hat) to take out two soldiers and move the flag to the front door. FM hands it off to Arc, who picks it up and rocket jumps home for the cap and 6-5 lead. But on the other side, *M* also has the flag out, and after a fight they bring it to the cap point... almost.
• The Red Flag: 1999, runtime 8m 19s. TigerBean Productions presents a fascinating, diligently made claymation in which the blue team attempts to capture the red flag on 2fort4, showcasing all of the classes and demonstrating teamwork while mixing in comedic elements.
• The Redemption: 2008, runtime 18m 13s. Elimi and Taneli present the European version of TF Done Extreme, where precise airshots abound, Werty dazzles with impressive tricks and combos to move in seemingly impossible ways, and ridiculous actions leave players stunned.
• Tickenest's YouTube: contains over 1000 QWTF matches, providing endless hours of thrilling action.
• Vallasherra's YouTube: Jarilm, of the famous Finnish clan Vallasherra, has uploaded tons of cVH matches, showcasing the finest QWTF talent in Europe.

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