Editing Competitive Formats (section)

== Smaller Gamemodes ==
While nearly all competitive TF2 players play either Highlander, 6s, or both, some also participate in the smaller game modes listed below. These game modes are less popular amongst the community but still have dedicated leagues that host regular seasoned tournaments.

=== Prolander ===
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Prolander is a 7v7 gamemode where each team has, at most, one of any particular class. The gamemode promotes prolific switching between classes as certain situations call for certain resources. Most commonly, a team will run one each of Scout, Soldier, Demoman, Medic, Sniper, and have two extra players switching between utility classes, rarely with Scout or Soldier replaced too. Currently, only RGL.gg supports the format.

=== 4v4 ===
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4v4 is a competitive format featuring four players on each team, focused around [[KOTH]] and [[5CP]] maps. Class limits are set to 1, with an additional restriction of 1 [[Heavy]] or [[Medic]] per team. Medics, Demomen and Scouts are commonly seen in this format, with [[Pyro]] and [[Soldier]] appearing quite often as well. Currently, only [[UGC]] supports this format.

=== Ultiduo ===
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Ultiduo is a competitive format consisting of two players on each team: a [[Soldier]] and a [[Medic]]. The objective is similar to King of the Hill, capture and defend the point from the opposing team. To win, you must run down the timer, which is done so by capturing the point. Since this gamemode consists of only a Soldier and Medic, it is heavily reliant on deathmatch skills. Currently, only [[UGC]] supports this format.

=== No Restriction 6v6 ===
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No restriction 6v6 is an experimental competitive format featuring six players per team with no class limits or weapon bans. It is run by [[RGL]] and its debut season began on the 12th of March 2019 in North America. The format is designed to 'overthrow the meta' and (in the first season) teams were actively incentivised to use non-standard lineups. Maps are also highly varied, with [[5CP]], [[KOTH]] and [[Payload]] all being played. A common theme among the Invite teams was to run two Medics with a variety of other classes, but it is possible to use any combination of classes, for example, six Airstrike Soldiers or three Medics and three Demos, and the classes used would often shift significantly as a match progressed. The general idea behind the format was to start with a blank slate and see what new metas or tactics were established. This information could then be used to shape the format further, and/or be passed onto Valve for the development of their in-game competitive system. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha-kFrbhzgI&ab_channel=RGLgg</ref> The format expanded to Australia in the form of a one-day cup on the 18th of April 2020. <ref>https://rgl.gg/?r=44&a=1377</ref>