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''"In 2554, the Red Army introduced Grifball to the world. By 2557, all other sports had been abandoned."'' | ''"In 2554, the Red Army introduced Grifball to the world. By 2557, all other sports had been abandoned."'' | ||
'''Grifball''' is a new community created game-type made by Burnie Burns of | '''Grifball''' is a new community created game-type made by Burnie Burns of [[Rooster Teeth]]. The game is played as an [[assault]] variant, on a customized version of the [[Foundry]] map using [[Forge]]. Players are given infinite usage of the [[Gravity Hammer]] and Energy Sword as a means to attack and defend the other players in the game as they help their ball carrier plant the bomb in the opposing team's goal. While the arena lacks any obstacles, the game becomes extremely intense and strategic as the game relies heavily on teamwork. The arena lacks any sort of cover or obstacles, and is played like a Rooster Teeth inspired game of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_football Rugby]. | ||
The origin of Grifball can be traced back to an interview with its creator: | The origin of Grifball can be traced back to an interview with its creator: | ||
"In Season 4 of Red vs Blue, Sarge is taking potshots with a sniper rifle at his orange soldier Grif, whom he hates. He’s having a great time and blurts out 'This is the best game since Grifball!' That was written about two years ago and we always wondered what kind of game Grifball would have been. That’s why the ball carrier turns orange – everyone in the game is constantly trying to hammer-smash Grif and even if he scores, he explodes. Either way, Sarge wins." | "In Season 4 of [[Red vs Blue]], Sarge is taking potshots with a sniper rifle at his orange soldier Grif, whom he hates. He’s having a great time and blurts out 'This is the best game since Grifball!' That was written about two years ago and we always wondered what kind of game Grifball would have been. That’s why the ball carrier turns orange – everyone in the game is constantly trying to hammer-smash Grif and even if he scores, he explodes. Either way, Sarge wins." | ||
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7. Friendly players can hurt each other. Making use of the radar is encouraged. | 7. Friendly players can hurt each other. Making use of the radar is encouraged. | ||
8. In the unlikely event that a player finds themselves thrown outside of the arena (beyond the wall), teleporters situated beyond the playing field have been provided. They will drop you in the middle of the arena. Play is not suspended when a player goes out of bounds. It is the player's duty to return to play. | 8. In the unlikely event that a player finds themselves thrown outside of the arena (beyond the wall), [[teleporters]] situated beyond the playing field have been provided. They will drop you in the middle of the arena. Play is not suspended when a player goes out of bounds. It is the player's duty to return to play. | ||
9. If a ball carrier goes out of bounds, they must return to play within 30 seconds (judged by time on Save Film) or they forfeit the entire match. If they leave the ball beyond the wall, it will reset within 30 seconds. Play is not suspended while the ball or ball carrier is out of bounds. | 9. If a ball carrier goes out of bounds, they must return to play within 30 seconds (judged by time on Save Film) or they forfeit the entire match. If they leave the ball beyond the wall, it will reset within 30 seconds. Play is not suspended while the ball or ball carrier is out of bounds. | ||