VanillaTV

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VanillaTV is a casting platform created to provide coverage of the European TF2 competitive scene, highlighting leagues, one night cups, and tournaments. The platform is led by Byte, Trell and Skully. It made its début on May 26th, 2011.

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Stream and VODs (Video On Demand)

VanillaTV broadcast all their games live via the STV client, using both their TwitchTV stream and in a Mumble cast for those who like to watch the STV instead of seeing the streamer's camera. All games are casted by a pair of commentators. The focus is usually on the featured game of the night, however news of other important events is discussed if time permits. When the broadcast is finished a VOD is created, split up into the separate maps, and uploaded to TwitchTV and YouTube for those who wish to watch the game back.

OpenMic

OpenMic is a platform within VanillaTV used to find and recruit new casting talents as well as new streamers. An OpenMic cast will feature the applicant and an experienced caster, so they have someone to help them along the way in a tutor-like role. A number of OpenMic applicants have moved onto becoming part of VanillaTV and are now regulars. VanillaTV are always looking for new individuals and have an application form on their website.

VanillaTV Insight

In addition to recording of live broadcasts, one of VanillaTV's YouTube channel's main draws is Insight. This is a feature where a recording is uploaded of a top-level player's POV from a recent match, including the audio from their team's voice communications channel. Insight offers a different perspective to viewers from VanillaTV's normal live commentary, and is a useful learning tool to inform viewers of the various individual and teamwork capabilities required of top players.

Miscellaneous

VanillaTV also create content outside of live matches. They create monthly frag movie reviews and have occasional tactical analysis videos of landmark matches. These are post-produced and so are found on VanillaTV's YouTube channel.

Notable Coverage

Leagues Tournaments One Night Cups Showmatches Lan Events
ETF2L Highlander Nations CupExcello ZOWIE TF2 Challenge IV ETF2L Experimental Highlander CupExtv Exbition Fundraiser SeriesInsomnia 46
ETF2L 6v6 Nations Cup #3 Esports Heaven Angels Cup Reddit Round Robin #4Epsilon, Infused and cc// in Highlander ShowmatchesInsomnia 45
ETF2L Season 12 Esports Heaven The Velociraptor ChallengeReddit Round Robin #3Free-to-Play Invitational CupInsomnia 43
ETF2L Highlander Season 2Excello ZOWIE TF2 Challenge IIIAlbert's cup #9Gamers Assembly (French LAN)
ETF2L Season 11Sparkle TF2 Winter Warmup TournamentDignitas Alienware Cup #14INSALAN 7 (French LAN)
ETF2L Highlander Season 1Excello ZOWIE TF2 Challenge IIKritzkast Lo-Fi Offclass CupSummer Assembly 2011
ETF2L Season 10Esports Heaven Sapphire Challenge cupAlbert’s TF2 Cup #7
Wireplay Season 9Excello ZOWIE TF2 Pre-Season ShowdownDignitas Alienware Cup #11
ETF2L Season 9UGC Highlander FinalAlbert’s TF2 Cup #4
ESL Season VIICommFT Highlander Tournament
ESL Country ChampionshipExcello Bigfoot TF2 Challenge II

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