Team Fortress Wiki:Community topics notability assessment project/Community event assessments

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This page serves as a comprehensive reference for assessing the notability of community events on the Team Fortress Wiki. Here, each event is evaluated based on a set of considerations, and the outcomes are categorized to indicate whether an event is notable or not. Please read the full guidelines for more detailed information.

⇾ Considerations:

Pictogram plus.png  - Met criteria for notability (e.g. blog post, Steam event).
Pictogram info.png  - Met a criteria that is not a determining factor for notability or disqualification (e.g. recycled in-game rewards).
Pictogram minus.png  - Met a criteria that disqualifies it for notability (e.g. Server-side rewards).

⇾ Assesments:

Pictogram tick.png Notable - Event met all ncessary requirements.
Pictogram minus.png Not notable - Event did not meet requirements.
Pictogram cross.png Not notable - Event did not meet requirements but article will be kept as legacy content.
Pictogram info.png Valve event - Event is notable due to its official status.
Pictogram info.png Wiki event - Event is notable but it is covered in Project namespace rather than Main namespace.

Pending assessments

This section lists all community events currently awaiting assessment. If you have an event you'd like to submit for assessment, please click the link below:

List of community events pending assessments
Host/Group Year Community event Features Considerations
TF2Maps.net 2009 A/D CTF and Payload Race Contest Mapping contest Pictogram info.png  Blog post (mention)
Pictogram info.png  16 entries
TF2Maps.net 2010 Competitive CTF Contest Mapping contest Pictogram plus.png  Blog post (mention)
Pictogram plus.png  In-game content (Landfall - 5 years later)
Pictogram info.png  26 entries
Various 2010-2012 Pubstars vs Pros Competitive match-up Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (tournament medals)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts (1, 2)
ETF2L 2011 Highlander Community Challenge Competitive tournament Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (tournament medals)
Pictogram info.png  Blog post (mention)
TF2Maps.net 2012 Dynamic Payload Contest Mapping contest Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (♻)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts (1, 2)
Pictogram info.png  27 entries
Game Cam 2016-2018 Rally Call Competitive match-up
Live streaming event
Charity drive
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (883+ donor medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
TFConnect 2018-2021 TFConnect Live streaming event
Charity drive
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts (1, 2, 3)
Potato's Custom MvM Servers
TF2Maps.net
2017 Mappers vs Machines Contest Mapping contest Pictogram info.png  Part of Operation Titanium Tank
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (145+ medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram info.png  45 entries

Completed assessments

This section lists all community events that have undergone assessment by staff members. The assessments below are final, and these events will not undergo further reviews.

List of Community Event Notability Assessments
Host/Group Year Community event Features Considerations Assessment
Valve 2009 Propaganda Contest Poster contest Pictogram plus.png  Sponsored by Valve
Pictogram plus.png  Event page
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts (1, 2)
Pictogram info.png Valve event.
pyanodon 2009 Guard Dog Update Fan update Pictogram plus.png  Blog post Pictogram tick.png Notable. Unique blog post from Saxton Hale.
Samuel Pires 2009 Mechanical Engineer Update Fan update Pictogram info.png  Released several months prior to the official Engineer Update Pictogram minus.png Not notable.
Team Fortress Wiki 2010 Wiki Birthday Fan update Pictogram plus.png  Wiki event (limited to wiki participants) Pictogram info.png Wiki event.
Polycount, Valve 2010 Polycount Pack Modeling contest Pictogram plus.png  Sponsored by Valve
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (68+ medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  In-game content (item sets)
Pictogram info.png Valve event.
WINGSPAN TT 2010 Golden Charity Charity drive Pictogram info.png  Destruction of unique items for charity
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post by Valve
Pictogram tick.png Notable. History making.
Valve 2010 Hat Describing Contest Hat describing contest Pictogram plus.png  Sponsored by Valve
Pictogram plus.png  Event page
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram info.png Valve event.
TF2Mods.net 2010 Fancy vs. Nasty Update Fan update Pictogram plus.png  Blog post Pictogram tick.png Notable. Mentioned in a blog post by Dave Riller, and most
of the items were added to the game a few months later
during the Australian Christmas.
TF2Maps.net 2010 Art Pass Contest Mapping contest Pictogram plus.png  Sponsored by Valve
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (participation medal)
Pictogram plus.png  In-game content (Mountain Lab, Mann Manor)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Pictogram info.png Valve event. Content was added in the Scream Fortress Update.
TF2Maps.net 2011 (A)Symmetry CP Contest Mapping contest Pictogram plus.png  In-game content (Process - 2 years later, placed 2nd)
Pictogram info.png  17 entries
Pictogram cross.png Not notable. Never was advertised outside its own forum thread.
Team Fortress Wiki 2011-2013, 2019, 2021 April Fools' Day Content spoofs Pictogram plus.png  Wiki event (limited to wiki participants) Pictogram info.png Wiki event.
TF2Mods.net 2011 Medieval Update Fan update Pictogram plus.png  Blog post Pictogram cross.png Not notable. While featured in a blog post, none of the items
(4, out of 70~) that were later introduced in game were added
because of it.
TF2Mods.net 2011 Night of the Living Update Fan update Pictogram plus.png  Blog post Pictogram cross.png Not notable. See assessment for Medieval Update.
The Yogscast on Humble Bundle 2013-2017 Jingle Jam Live streaming event
Charity drive
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (donation medals)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts
Pictogram tick.png Notable. Annual charity event hosted by popular content creators.
TF2Maps.net 2015 Mercs vs. Aliens Mapping contest Pictogram info.png  Sponsored by Ronin (Invasion Update)
Pictogram plus.png  In-game content (Probed, Watergate, Byre, Snowycoast)
Pictogram info.png  13 entries
Pictogram tick.png Notable. Entry point for the Invasion Community Update
void~ 2015-2017 Workshop Wonderland Item showcase
Charity drive
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (591+ medals distributed) Pictogram cross.png Not notable. Event was never advertised in official media.
TF2 Competitive Community 2015-2019, 2021 Tip of the Hats Live streaming event
Charity drive
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (13,529+ donor medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Pictogram tick.png Notable. Annual charity event prominently featured by Valve
TF2Maps.net 2016-2023 TF2Maps 72hr Jam Mapping contest Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (7,395+ medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts
Pictogram tick.png Notable. Annual mapping contest prominently featured by Valve
TF2Maps.net 2017 Connect 5 Contest Mapping contest Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (♻)
Pictogram info.png  25 entries
Pictogram cross.png Not notable. Event was never advertised outside its own forum thread.
TF2 Arms Race: Weapon Design Contest,
TF2Maps.net
2017 Arms Race 3 Weapon design contest Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (181+ medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts (1, 2, 3)
Pictogram cross.png Not notable.
Potato's Custom MvM Servers 2017, 2020 (rerun) Operation Titanium Tank Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (12,384+ medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post (rerun)
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable. Promoted a series of charity drives, custom MvM tours, and contests.
Charity Loving Hat Enthusiasts 2017-2018, 2023 Hugs.tf Charity drive Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (2,955+ donor medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts
Pictogram tick.png Notable. Annual charity event prominently featured by Valve.
TF2 YouTubers 2017-2019, 2021-2022 Blap Bash Live streaming event
Charity drive
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (9,371+ donor medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts
Pictogram tick.png Notable. Annual charity event prominently featured by Valve.
Potato's Custom MvM Servers 2018-2019 Operation Canteen Crasher Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (38,965+ medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts (1, 2)
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram info.png  Contract system
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
TF2Maps.net 2018 Journey to the East! Community assets Pictogram minus.png  Community assets
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (donation medals)
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram cross.png Not notable.
Creators.TF 2019 Self-Made Smissmas Fan update Pictogram minus.png  Against community websites policy
Pictogram minus.png  Server-side rewards
Pictogram info.png  Unique event system with its own ecosystem
Pictogram minus.png Not notable.
Potato's Custom MvM Servers 2019, April Fools' Operation Memes vs Machines Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (7,528+ medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram info.png  Shorted event
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Potato's Custom MvM Servers 2019-2020 Operation Madness vs Machines Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram plus.png  In-game rewards (49,500+ medals distributed)
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts (1, 2)
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable
TF2Maps.net 2019 Particle Mayhem Item showcase Pictogram minus.png  Community assets
Pictogram plus.png  Multiple blog posts (1, 2)
Pictogram info.png  Medals (Workshop contribution)
Pictogram cross.png Not notable.
Creators.TF 2020 The New Beginning Fan update Pictogram minus.png  Against community websites policy
Pictogram minus.png  Server-side rewards
Pictogram info.png  Unique event system with its own ecosystem
Pictogram minus.png Not notable.
Creators.TF 2020 Hazardous Enviroments Fan update Pictogram minus.png  Against community websites policy
Pictogram minus.png  Server-side rewards
Pictogram info.png  Unique event system with its own ecosystem
Pictogram minus.png Not notable.
Creators.TF 2020 Classful Event Fan update Pictogram minus.png  Against community websites policy
Pictogram minus.png  Server-side rewards
Pictogram info.png  Unique event system with its own ecosystem
Pictogram minus.png Not notable.
Creators.TF 2020 A Gruesomely Overflowing Halloween Special Fan update Pictogram minus.png  Against community websites policy
Pictogram minus.png  Server-side rewards
Pictogram info.png  Unique event system with its own ecosystem
Pictogram minus.png Not notable.
Potato's Custom MvM Servers 2020, April Fools' Operation Mashed Mediocrity Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (4,622+ medals distributed) (♻)
Pictogram info.png  Shorted event
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Potato's Custom MvM Servers
Creators.TF
2021 Operation Digital Directive Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram minus.png  Server-side rewards
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Steam Event
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Moonlight MvM
Pineapple.TF
2021, April Fools' Operation Starched Silliness Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (12,089+ medals distributed) (♻)
Pictogram info.png  Shorted event
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Steam Event
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
A Drop of Delight 2021 A Drop of Delight Live streaming event
Charity drive
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Steam Event
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Potato's Custom MvM Servers 2021 Operation Hexadecimal Horrors Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (6,600+ medals distributed) (♻)
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Creators.TF 2021 A Hauntingly Homecooked Halloween Special Fan update Pictogram minus.png  Against community websites policy
Pictogram minus.png  Server-side rewards
Pictogram info.png  Unique event system with its own ecosystem
Pictogram minus.png Not notable.
Moonlight MvM
Pineapple.TF
2021-2022 Operation Binary Blackout Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (16,427+ medals distributed) (♻)
Pictogram info.png  US$ 36.130,24+ raised for charity [1]
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Moonlight MvM
Pineapple.TF
2022 Operation Peculiar Pandemonium Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (14,762+ distributed) (♻)
Pictogram info.png  AU$ 70.275,69+ raised for charity [2]
Pictogram info.png  Shorted event
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Official Steam event
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Potato's Custom MvM Servers 2022 Operation Rewired Rampage Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (5,274+ medals distributed) (♻)
Pictogram info.png  US$ 57.922,15+ raised for charity [3]
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Official Steam event
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Moonlight MvM
Pineapple.TF
2022 Operation Anniversary Annihilation Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (20,302+ medals distributed) (♻)
Pictogram info.png  US$ 32.903,13+ raised for charity [4]
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Official Steam event
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Potato's Custom MvM Servers 2022 Operation Holographic Harvest Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (5,682+ medals distributed) (♻)
Pictogram info.png  US$ 22.988,52+ raised for charity [5]
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Official Steam event
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Moonlight MvM
Pineapple.TF
2021, April Fools' Operation Last Laugh Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (9,384+ medals distributed) (♻)
Pictogram info.png  US$ 49.045,55+ raised for charity [6]
Pictogram info.png  Shorted event
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Official Steam event
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Moonlight MvM
Pineapple.TF
2023 Operation Voltaic Violence Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (2,359+ medals distributed) (♻)
Pictogram info.png  US$ 14.922,04+ raised for charity [7]
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Official Steam event
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.
Potato's Custom MvM Servers 2023 Operation Galvanized Gauntlet Mission contest
Charity drive
MvM Tour
Pictogram info.png  In-game rewards (♻)
Pictogram info.png  US$ 33.527,64+ raised for charity [8]
Pictogram info.png  Shorted event
Pictogram plus.png  Blog post
Pictogram plus.png  Official Steam event
Pictogram plus.png  Significant participation
Pictogram tick.png Notable.