If you read previous TF2 related posts on this site, my point has been made clear on this subject (however i might change my mind if more people are interested)
TF2 seems to have a small group of people who really want to play, which is why i have a server available for the game, however a reasonable comp cannot be run if there isnt at at least 4 full teams that want to have a go. With COD4 and CS competitions running usually people who may have wanted to play in a TF2 competition are occupied.
In relation to "CS dying in obscurity", i dont make that decision. There are quite alot of CS clans who regularly attend the event and we have always offered a competition to cater for them.
If the TF2 server was unstable for V9 i will work on that and take your requests under advisement. I also have no issue giving the TF2 people RCON for the server, so you can operate it how you wish

Before the next event, i will put up a competition request thread, if you (the community) really want a TF2 comp to happen please vote for it

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