The high point of getting your butt kicked in a PUG is that you adapt to playing with folks of a higher skill level than you. There are a lot of UT veterans here and the competition is fierce. These matches are definitely more difficult than the Public's you've experienced up till now. You'll be able to observe what team communication sounds like, the rhythm of a PUG match, and it should give you a good idea how team based roles modify, and arguably improve, the UT4 experience. The third is m3ss spectating and doing a fantastic job of Sportscaster style play-by-play, of a match on Azcanize.
The second is of cafe playing in a hard fought Assault PUG, with some great teamwork. The first video is of m3ss playing in a CTF PUG match, with some great team communication going on. If you're curious what these pick up games are like you, can check out the videos below. If it turns out, after the first map, that teams are not similarly capable, players are often swapped between teams to achieve a better balance. The point is to have fair games where, if possible, both teams are equally strong. PUGs are about the quality of a match, versus how many quick games a person can jam into their schedule.
PUGs typically feature more balanced gameplay than Public servers, where folks are randomly assigned teams. The community aspect of PUGing with friends really adds to the fun factor of a match. These clan-style matches involve the same regulars, week after week. PUGs are arranged via IRC through a bot (PUGbot), teams are selected by Captains, and voice communication is used to achieve better team coordination. Players are generally of a higher skill level than the regular Public servers, though players of all skill levels are encouraged to join. What is the difference between a Public server and a PUG? PUG stands for "Pick Up Game," which is a more organized way of playing. Whether it be a request for additional content, you think there could be more helpful images, you disagree with something I've written, etc. I will keep this guide updated and ask that if you see anything you feel could be improved, please do not hesitate to contact me. Image links are red in color and web links are blue. To keep this thread as compact as possible I have not included images below, but links to images instead.
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