Where Can I Find UT4 PUGs?
#ut4pugs on irc.globalgamers.net: The PUG channel for the North American Weapons UT4 community
Find us on: Facebook / UT4 Forum / IRC webClient / YouTube

This channel is geared towards the North American community. We currently have servers in Chicago, New York, and Virginia. Most of the players will be from N.A., but we'd love to see more players from other regions join us. We've had several Europeans play though and we'll always try to keep things fair by selecting the best server for the players in that particular PUG. Right now, most of the PUGs have been 5v5 CTF. However, there are also PUGs offered for 3v3 TSD, 1v1 Duel, 4v4 TAM, and 4v4 TDM.

This is obviously a work in progress and there will be some growing pains and delays, as people need to download maps, setup TeamSpeak, etc... But overall, it's been a really fun experience and we've had some fantastic games. If you're at all interested in playing in something more competitive than a Public server, please come join us! We're very welcoming of new players and will help you get things setup and learn the ropes.

If you are new to UT or CTF, this would be a great opportunity to get some lessons from veterans of the UT CTF community. If you have any other questions about the PUGs, feel free to ask them here, in #ut4pugs on IRC, or contact one of the ops in #ut4pugs IRC channel. Op names are prefixed with the @ symbol (i.e. @cafe). Thanks!

* Currently maps are not available for download; here is why. Any custom maps will be automatically downloaded in game when you join the match. However, if you want to grab them ahead of time by logging onto a "UT4PUGSMEGAHUB" in the server list within UT4, that would be great!

* North America doesn't have the UT4 community that Europe does, so PUGs do not occur as often. To understand this topic better I recommend you check out A Basic Analysis Of North American PUG Statistics In 2015. Doing so will greatly increase your chances of successfully joining a PUG match.


#UT4.eu on irc.globalgamers.net: The PUG channel for the European UT4 community
Find us on: Facebook / UT4 Forum / IRC webClient / YouTube

This IRC channel was created for multiple reasons. First of all, of course, to provide pickup games with very good HUBS in Amsterdam and Frankfurt. But simultaneously, it is the place for European UT4 players to gather, chat, meet and play. We provide pickup games in all sorts of Game Modes: 2v2 & 5v5 iCTF, 5v5 iCTF+, 5v5 CTF, Duel & iDuel, 4v4 iDM, 2v2 & 4v4 TDM, 6v6 Assault, 4v4 LTS, and 3v3 Showdown.

Until now iCTF is by far the most popularly played Game Mode in this channel, currently about 95% of PUGs, but we are really trying to get CTF weapons, Assault, and TDM PUGs going on as well. The present players are a nice mix of old school players from previous UT-scenes (UT99, UT2k4 and UT3) and new players. We really would like to welcome all new players to join PUGs, learn the game and team play and get better together!

We have managed to create a healthy community with hundreds of players, our Facebook group just reached 600 followers, and are taking the next steps to create cups, events or more interesting stuff. In fact, we just ended our first cup which took 2 months. The InstaGib Capture the Flag cup with 16 teams and 200 sign ups! New events and challenges will be launched soon. We have an active community on Facebook and on our Youtube channel you are able to watch played PUGs or other stuff. Hopefully see you soon in one of our PUGs!

* Get a head start by grabbing the UT4 maps we PUG with ahead of time! Not sure where to place them? Read this!

* Europe has a crazy active PUG community, so PUGs occur very often. Just for fun, and in direct response to the North American PUG analysis I compiled a month ago, I've compiled a listing of statistics relating to how often PUGs occur and which Game Types are the most popular. Check out A Basic Analysis Of European PUG Statistics In 2015 for all of the details.


#UT4.ig on irc.globalgamers.net: The PUG channel for the American UT4 InstaGib community
Find us on: Website / UT4 Forum / IRC webClient / UT4.ig Official Forum

This channel is for the North American Instagib Community. We opened on March 23, 2016 we've already had 60-70 idlers. Right now our channel is mostly active during the nights but we are trying to get pugs started earlier. We provide pickup games in the following Game Modes: 2v2 & 5v5 iCTF, 5v5 CTF, Duel & iDuel, 4v4 iTDM, 2v2 & 4v4 TDM, 4v4 Assault, 4v4 TAM, and 3v3 Showdown. We have several Hubs available in New York, Montreal, Texas, Californa, and Chicago.

If you would like to see what its like to PUG with the folks in #UT4.ig, you can find a couple videos here. Players of all skill levels are welcome. We hope to see you soon!

TeamSpeak
TeamSpeak IP: 74.91.116.147 - Password: ut4.ig

UT4 Hubs
#UT4.ig - NewYork - Password: pug
#UT4.ig - Montreal - Password: pug
XC Instagib Hub (TEXAS)
Unreal Prime (CALIFORNIA) - Password: pug
Unreal Prime (CHICAGO) - Password: pug

* Get a head start by grabbing the UT4 maps we PUG with ahead of time! Not sure where to place them? Read this!


#utaunz on irc.globalgamers.net: The PUG channel for the AU & NZ UT4 community
Find us on: Facebook / UT4 Forums / IRC webClient / Website

UTAUNZ is where local players come together to organize matches and competitions and chat. New players are always welcome.
There is a scheduled NW CTF match every night at 9:30PM (GMT+11)

TeamSpeak
Teamspeak - 54.153.250.234:10125

UT4 Hub
UT4 HUB - [UTAUNZ]Demolution Hub, AU Sydney (hosted by community member Demolution)


UnrealPUGs via Discord: Non-IRC PUG channels for the EU & NA UT4 community
Find us on: Facebook / Twitter / UT4 Forums / Discord webClient / Invite Code: 0mQ8VgXkbLMaDoWh

We focus mainly on nwCTF and Duel but play other game modes regularly. We use a new client called Discord that is superior to IRC/TeamSpeak in many aspects. We also have people who are willing to test out something you've made almost every time. Join for games or just to have a chat.

We are a relatively new community in the unreal tournament scene, but are growing bigger everyday. We currently have a well established Discord server up that caters to players of all needs, we have active Mods and Admins, while also having a good amount of regulars most nights. We also have a fully functional PUGbot! While our main focus is nwCTF, Duel and LTS/Showdown, we openly welcome players of different preferences and will do our best to accommodate all new players.

* Get a head start by grabbing the UT4 maps we PUG with ahead of time! Not sure where to place them? Read this!

Setting Up Discord
* Discord is an alternative to IRC and TeamSpeak, that combines the functionality of both into one simple package. This PUG Guide was designed around IRC and TeamSpeak. For the sake of keeping information simple and organized, at least until more Discord channels become available, I will describe the steps for getting setup with and using Discord in this special section only.

To use Discord, you may either use the webClient or download the software directly for PC, Mac, Android, iOS or (coming soon) Linux. You'll want to create an account, to secure your favorite nickname. Once Discord launches, you should see various exclamation marks around the screen which will introduce you to the functionality of various interface items.

Now its time to join a PUG. First you need to join a PUG channel. All channels on Discord require an invitation to join. This link is an invitation to join UnrealPUGs via the webClient. If you are using the application, simply click on the big plus sign to the left of your server list, select join server, and enter the invite URL. For example, 0mQ8VgXkbLMaDoWh is the invite code for UnrealPUGs.

Match organization on Discord is handled in the same way as IRC. For more information on how this process works, please scroll down and read the Joining Your First PUG section below. The only real change is that the PUGbot on Discord is different than the one used for IRC. So it has its own unique set of commands. You can always access the latest list of commands by typing .help in the "#eu-pugs" or "#na-pugs" text channels.

Once a PUG fills up you will be notified. If it is a team based game type, Captains will be picked and teams selected. Finally, a voice channel will be created for the match and all you have to do is join it. You are finally ready to throw down in a PUG match!