[Zeitgeist]

Dead spectator mode? Is this the same as getting stuck trying to join teams after map change?

yeah, i only say dead spectator because when you try to type to all chat your name is grey and there's a *DEAD* tag in front of it.

and you're right, disconnecting and reconnecting to the server fixes it, which wouldn't be a problem normally, except that these servers get full QUICKLY after a map change