First round was of the CFH server, Well6, 12vs12, TP11. Round began with both sides holding off the early rushes. CFH was winning the fragging game, and got off some flag touches, but the match was a stalemate for 1/2 the match. CFH's offense then was able to pull off a string of great flag touches, and bring home a cap, followed shortly after by a 2nd cap. Meanwhile the KoQ offense had made little headway. With around 5 minutes left, [KoQ] Crotalus HH pulled off some sweet spy moves to catch CFH off guard, and bring home a Cap for KoQ. Some more flag torches by both sides, but the round ended before either side could capitalize. 2-1 CFH victory.

Round two was on the KoQ server, Bam4, 12vs12, TP11. Rounded started off with KoQ making the first flag touch, but a CFH scout was able to wiggle his way past the KoQ sentries and bring out an early Cap for CFH. The KoQ defense was then in place, and so began the offensive push for KoQ. The mixed class KoQ offense was soon able to pull off 2 caps from the CFH basement and turn the tide of this round. As the round continued, the KoQ offense continued to pound through the CFH defense for 3 more caps, while the CFH offense managed to again pull out a cap. 5-2 KoQ victory.

With the series tied at 1-1, the third round took place on the KoQ server, 2fort5, 12vs12, TP11. Once again, CFH stuck first blood with a cap around 15 minutes into the game. What began as mostly a fragging match, quickly turned into a cap fest after the initial CFH cap. KoQ quickly answered with a cap of their own, but CFH managed a 2nd cap also. The clans traded caps again, and with around 2 mins left in the round CFH was up 3-2. Both flags were on the move, and in dramatic fashion KoQ tied the game with 15 secs left in the game, and the game ended before CFH could make their potential winning cap. 3-3 Tie Game

On to Sudden Death Overtime. The Overtime round took place on the CFH server, 12vs12, 2fort5, TP11, first clan to cap wins the Championship. Not sure What to expect in a Sudden Death Round, Both clans appeared to come out with 5-6 man scout rush, and heavy basement defense. Less than 30 secs into the round, KoQ had the flag on the move, after some "self sacrificing" pipe clearing moves. Meanwhile the KoQ defense had not let any CFH anywhere near the flag. Few seconds later the CFH flag was on the bridge, and KoQ could feel the victory on our fingertips. As the Cap was completed, "GG"'s folded the screen from both sides, as KoQ had now claimed the HSW Season One Championship.

KoQ would like to extend a HUGE Thank You to CFH for such an awesome match, and to all the HSW clans and staff for making such a fun league. We look forward to the start of the HSW Second season next week, and the many great games that will surely come from it.
 

The playoffs in HSW have a different format then most tournaments. Each match is a best 2 out of 3 series, caps only, with no caps carrying over between rounds. In the event of a tie after 3 rounds, there is a sudden death 4th round. 

Having a 0-2 match record against CP going into this Semi-Final game, KoQ knew we were going to be in for a hard match. The First round was on the CP server, 2fort5, 30 minutes, 10vs10. As the round opened up, CP opened with their awesome scouts and medics penetrating into the KoQ base, while the KoQ offense was trying to deal with the CP sniper. Little flag touches, but lots of action. About 15 minutes into the round, KoQ saw a sign of hope. Our trusty scouts had their flag on the move. After a few more drops and movements KoQ had struck the first blow with a cap. But CP did not let this affect them. The CP offense continued to press the KoQ base hard, with ther talented medics and soldiers continually hurting the KoQ defense hard. Around 5 minutes later, the CP offense had countered with a cap of their own, tying the game up. Both defenses were now beginning to hold well. But with around 3 minutes to go, CP made a huge push. The KoQ flag was slowly being moved farther and farther, while more KoQ's tried to somehow slow the CP flowing offense. Then, just as the KoQ flag had made its way to the bridge area, the rounded ended, with everyone's emotions exhausted. 1-1 Tie game

The second round was on the KoQ server, bam4, 10vs10. After dealing with around a 35 minute delay because of Internet problems, the round began. Once again, both clans offenses came out fast, and both clans defenses held up strong to the initial rushes. As things continued, KoQ continued to make touches on the CP flag but never quite get it out of their basement. Meanwhile, the KoQ trusted bam4 defense had held CP to no flag touches. Then the KoQ "Dallas Connection" offense began to work its magic. In a span of 10 seconds, 3 different KoQ's had touched and moved the CP flag, with he last KoQ moving the CP flag all the way to the outside area. Soon after, KoQ had made the only capture this bam4 match was going to see. The round continued on much like before, and as the round came to a end, the KoQ defense remained strong, denying CP even a single flag touch. 1-0 KoQ win

After a day delay, the third round of this match took place on the CP server, well6, 10vs10. The round began with both clans sending many scouts and medics, and the CP sniper once again dominating the outside area. The KoQ defense was holding up well, until a few Internet connection/QW timeout problems. The once again talented CP offense saw the opening, and had the KoQ flag on the move. Soon after, CP was on ther way to tying up the series, having made 2 quick captures. Soon after, the KoQ offense answered with a cap of their own, and the KoQ defense was back at full strength. The game remained 2-1 for another 15 minutes or so, with the CP sniper dominating in frags. Then with around 5 minutes to go, KoQ saw their offense take on a new look. They had the look of determination in their eyes, and were not going to be denied the Flag. The KoQ "Dallas Connection" and friends once again had the CP flag on the move. After many battles in the CP water tunnel, KoQ emerged with the Flag, tying the game. But wait, KoQ had managed to slip a member into the CP flag room before their defense could set back up. The flag once again was moved to the CP water tunnel, and again KoQ emerged from the water with the flag. The score was now 3-2 with about 1 minute to go. CP was not going to stick back and watch this round end. They poured on a huge offensive rush, and not only moved KoQ the flag, but had the flag at the KoQ front door as time expired. Once again CP saw ther hopes die by the dreaded timelimit. 3-2 KoQ win.

Having won 2 rounds, KoQ came away with the match victory 2-0-1 (5-3 caps). CP is an awesome clan, and this match easily could have gone either way. Great game Clan Postal.

With the victory, KoQ now moves onto the HSW Championship Match, to be played this weekend against the CFH vs VOID winner.

IGL - KoQ vs NULL - July 19
1x45 minute match on 32smooth, 10vs10, and once again it was a nail biter.  Both clans started out with huge rushes, and the caps were happening left and right.  But soon, NULL was beginning to pull away and before we knew it, we were down 9 Caps.  Both clans began to trade caps back and forth, with the NULL margin never going bellow 7 caps.  Then something happened.  Our defense became a brick wall.  Down 15-22 with around 15 mins to go, KoQ began the biggest come back in our history.  We pulled of 8 unanswered caps, with 4 mins to go.  Then we had to deal with a server crash =( We played a 2nd set 4 minutes long, and at then end of that session, final score was 27-26 (caps) for a KoQ Victory. As always NULL, it was a great, exciting game.

HSW - KoQ vs S3 - July 15
1x45 minutes matches on Rock1. 10vs10. Our first match on Rock1, and it was a success.  Final, 3-0 (caps) Victory for KoQ.  I must say, Rock1 was much funner than i ever expected it to be.

IGL - KoQ vs MP - July 12
1x45 minute matches on Well6. 10vs10.  Match started off with each clan fragging hard, and trading caps for a 2-2 score.  Then MP pulled of some awesome Spy moves and ran off 5 unanswered caps.  Final, our worst defeat to date, 7-2 MP victory

HSW - KoQ vs DWG - July 7
1x45 minute match on 2fort5. 10vs10. DWG jumped out of the gates with a huge scout rush, something we were not prepared for in all our frags+caps matches in the IGL. As a result, DWG jumped out to a 4-0 caps lead.  With some adjustment, we begin to make some headway.  Our soldiers on offense begin to clear paths for our scouts, while our defense had adjusted nicely to the DWG largely scout offense. At the buzzer, we came away with 7-6 (caps) come from behind victory. 

IGL - KoQ vs GT - July 2
2x30 minute matches on Well6. 10vs10.  GT once again showed their ability to frag with the best of them, while at the same time showing amazing team work.  Final 5-1 GT Victory. 

IGL - KoQ vs NULL - June 28
1x45 minute match on Stargate2, 10vs10, and boy was it a blast.  NULL came up with the first cap, but we quickly answered right back. Each team then traded caps two times, until the last 10 minutes of the match, when we pulled out a 4th and final cap.  Our defense held firm and we came away with a 663-551 (4-3 caps) victory.

DW4 - KoQ vs LoL - June 26
2x30 minutes matches on Bam4. 12vs12. Our inaugural match into DW4, and it was a success. In the end, we came away with a  hard fought 24-2 caps victory.

IGL - KoQ vs MP - June 21
2x30 minute matches on 2fort5. 10vs10. After the first match, we were ahead 1-0 in caps, but MP had the upper hand frag wise. We took a more conservative approach for the 2nd game, and it costs us in the end when MP capped with about 7 minutes remaining. Final, a 569-557 (1-1 cap) MP victory.

HSW - KoQ vs Tiger - June 16
1x45 minute match on Well6. 10vs10. A fast paced match, that saw our offense excel, and our defense hold firm. Final, a 16-0 caps KoQ victory. 

The first match took place on the KoQ server, and GT got out to a quick frag lead.  Both teams began with heavy sniper control, but KoQ was having a hard time dealing with GT snipers.  The GT frag lead continued to grow, until about the 20 minute mark when KoQ finally had a handle (at least partially) on GT's sniper dominance.  KoQ began to slowly cut into the GT lead, but when the first match ended, GT was a ahead 189-148.

The second match was on GT's server, and knowing we were not going to out frag GT by 40+ on a 2fort type map, we knew a cap was going to be needed.  KoQ came out of the gates rushing the flag hard, and actually having a slight upper hand in sniper control.  The GT flag was moved, as was ours, but no cap was going to be allowed by either team.  KoQ kept up the heavy offense, but GT held firm, not allowing another flag touch, and even moving our flag a few times more.  In the end, GT came out with a convincing  253-152 lead, making the total for the match 442-300 (0-0 caps).

This brought our IGL record to 17-9.  Next week we will be playing a new map, Stargate2, which looks to be a fun map.

We have now brought our IGL record to 17-8, and kept our right for a Central Division Title Match.  Next Sunday we will be attempting to gain the Central Division Title once again, the default map will be sk_forts2.

With this win, we earned a right at a Central Division Title Shot and brought our IGL record to 16-8.  However because the Central Division Champs will play for the League Title next week, we must defend our right for the title shot next Sunday night.  The map will once again be Canalzone.

The Disposable Heroes league will be beginning this week also. We do not know our opponents yet, but we are glad to be starting this league too

I'm also proud to announce that Snare will be helping me in updating our public news page.  Hopefully our updates will return back with frequency!

05-17-98 Iron on Well6 (IGL)
A close and intense game. Always a pleasure to play against Iron.  KoQ 309, Iron 282 (1-1).

05-10-98 GT on Well6 (IGL)
GT breaks away mid game and came out with a convincing win.  GT 898, KoQ 463 (6-2).

05-03-98 DoW on 2Tech4 (IGL)
Poor map and server conditions lead to a boring match. KoQ 190, DoW 188 (0-0).

05-02-98 DS on 2Fort5 (NL)
Simply the most exciting battle we have experienced! Hail DS!  KoQ 1527, DS 1103 (10-6)

04-19-98 Null on Bam4 (IGL)
Close but no cigar!  We were inches from a cap as time expired.  Null 331, KoQ 232 (0-0)

Tthis brings our current recond in the IGL to 15 wins and 8 losses.