http://www.teamfortress.com/sniperupdate/
Discuss.
The Huntsman: Sounds a lot like the Sandman, which was horrible and still is horrible.
I hope they learned from their mistakes, and the arrow doesn't further ruin the game.
TF2: The Sniper Update
Created 15 years ago2009-05-12 17:00:03 UTC by
Luke
Created 15 years ago2009-05-12 17:00:03 UTC by
Luke
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-12 17:00:03 UTC
Post #266850
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-12 17:28:21 UTC
Post #266852
Looks like they took the idea of the "Bunnip" or whatever form the forums. Not surprising, as it was clearly the most discussed.
As for sounding like the sandman, I don't see what you mean. It's an arching weapon, but so was the flare gun. They don't make mention of any kind of stun or special ability.
On paper, it just sounds like an arching sniper rifle; closer range and faster firing, which is exactly what they said they would do.
As for sounding like the sandman, I don't see what you mean. It's an arching weapon, but so was the flare gun. They don't make mention of any kind of stun or special ability.
On paper, it just sounds like an arching sniper rifle; closer range and faster firing, which is exactly what they said they would do.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-12 17:32:49 UTC
Post #266853
Any experienced sniper will tell you how irritating it is when your targets keep moving around. The question is how to stop these cheaters from wind-sprinting around like they own the place. And the answer is to pin them to a wall. How? With arrows!I took this as slowing down enemies, or completely stopping them, in the case of pinning them to a wall.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-12 18:23:25 UTC
Post #266855
I sure hope not.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-12 19:36:10 UTC
Post #266856
Say what you want, but the Huntsman looks awesome to me. Also, what map is that behind him?
Any experienced sniper will tell you how irritating it is when your targets keep moving around. The question is how to stop these cheaters from wind-sprinting around like they own the place. And the answer is to pin them to a wall. How? With arrows!
And even if you don't kill them, they'll carry around a certain arrow-shaped something as a living testament to your awesome archery skills and their frankly unawesome dodging skills.To me it just sounds like the killing shot will pin them to the wall, like Half-Life 2's crossbow.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-12 19:51:12 UTC
Post #266858
To me it just sounds like the killing shot will pin them to the wall, like Half-Life 2's crossbow.And a non-killing shot will stick in them. I'd stick with the sniper though, personally.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-12 20:31:34 UTC
Post #266859
Yah, after some consideration I see what you guys mean.
I'm not sure how good it's going to be if it arches, though. The purpose of the sniper is for pint point accuracy.
Of course that traditional sense also puts the sniper far away, and this weapon encourages close combat.
Should be interesting if they don't make it slow down enemies.
EDIT: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2499
Thank god.
I'm not sure how good it's going to be if it arches, though. The purpose of the sniper is for pint point accuracy.
Of course that traditional sense also puts the sniper far away, and this weapon encourages close combat.
Should be interesting if they don't make it slow down enemies.
EDIT: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2499
Thank god.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-13 07:35:59 UTC
Post #266887
Sniper update! Fuck yeah! Time to dust off TF2.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-13 18:26:25 UTC
Post #266905
"Payload race" is announced along with 2 arena maps.
Payload race looks to be a lot of fun, especially because the carts will roll immediately back down if not touched.
The two arena maps are disappointing. No one plays the crappy gametype, so I don't get why they're pushing it.
Payload race looks to be a lot of fun, especially because the carts will roll immediately back down if not touched.
The two arena maps are disappointing. No one plays the crappy gametype, so I don't get why they're pushing it.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-13 18:44:43 UTC
Post #266906
Payload race looks to be a lot of fun, especially because the carts will roll immediately back down if not touched.It also explains why the scout update's BONK background had two payload tracks.
The two arena maps are disappointing. No one plays the crappy gametype, so I don't get why they're pushing it.Arena's OK, but not so central on what TF2 is about. Then again, noone plays TF2 as an actual TEAM, so maybe area's existance is justifyed.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-13 19:36:12 UTC
Post #266908
Those maps look pretty crazy to me, I like 'em. Night time and rain in official TF2 maps, interesting.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-13 20:14:30 UTC
Post #266910
The letter was entertaining.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-13 20:46:41 UTC
Post #266911
the doomsday device map looks splendid, what-ho!
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-13 21:24:35 UTC
Post #266913
The new maps look awesome, especially the rainy one.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-14 17:24:54 UTC
Post #266944
Day 3: Razorback revealed.
Takes the place of SMG, presumably. Stops the spy from stabbing again temporarily, one use.
Looks rather useless, honestly.
Takes the place of SMG, presumably. Stops the spy from stabbing again temporarily, one use.
Looks rather useless, honestly.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-14 18:33:31 UTC
Post #266946
Looks to me like it'll protect you from a backstab. That sounds pretty useful to me, especially for a sniper.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-14 19:09:14 UTC
Post #266947
Looks like it might be a handy add-on for those snipers that like to hang back, where their SMG has no real use.
Would probably be a detriment to snipers using the bow, especially if it does indeed encourage closer combat.
Would probably be a detriment to snipers using the bow, especially if it does indeed encourage closer combat.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-14 20:55:24 UTC
Post #266949
That sounds pretty useful to me, especially for a sniper.Something tells me you don't play enough TF2.
As soon as the back stab is done, the sniper then has two options: Attempt close sniping, or go at him with a machete.
If the wait time for spy is short enough, all's he has to do is pull out a revolver and 3 shot the sniper.
To completely get around the shield, the spy could even just 3 shot him right off the bat. It's too easy.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-14 22:58:00 UTC
Post #266953
luke is wrong
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 00:29:00 UTC
Post #266954
Crazy shit is happening with the Razorback's page. Apparently a cloaked spy has appeared behind the sniper a handful of times.
Initial thread on sightings
Second sightings later in the thread
And Kotaku accidentally caught a screen of it
Plus the dead spy's revolver is different, and he's holding a gold watch.
Lots of people are starting to speculate that it'll be a double update. One can pray, yes?
Initial thread on sightings
Second sightings later in the thread
And Kotaku accidentally caught a screen of it
Plus the dead spy's revolver is different, and he's holding a gold watch.
Lots of people are starting to speculate that it'll be a double update. One can pray, yes?
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 17:25:42 UTC
Post #267034
Double update? Probably not. I'm guessing a Meet the Spy video.
I'd like that.
EDIT: I like eating my words.
http://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/english.htm
Turns out WCD is right.
The two watches sound pretty fucking awesome, honestly. They brought back the feign death from TFC. Epic.
Looking forward to that.
EDIT: One last thing-
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/109/pyrow.jpg
The pyro is confirmed to be a girl. Removed from the post a few minutes ago.
Good stuff, Valve.
EDIT 3: Also, with the mention of the pyro being a girl, I'm kinda banking on the Meet the Pyro video being released.
If that happens this will be the best update ever.
I'd like that.
EDIT: I like eating my words.
http://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/english.htm
Turns out WCD is right.
The two watches sound pretty fucking awesome, honestly. They brought back the feign death from TFC. Epic.
Looking forward to that.
EDIT: One last thing-
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/109/pyrow.jpg
The pyro is confirmed to be a girl. Removed from the post a few minutes ago.
Good stuff, Valve.
EDIT 3: Also, with the mention of the pyro being a girl, I'm kinda banking on the Meet the Pyro video being released.
If that happens this will be the best update ever.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 17:26:58 UTC
Post #267040
Luke, that could very well have been a typo and just have been removed for the sake of it.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 17:31:26 UTC
Post #267041
Everyone already knew the pyro was a girl when the game was released. The respawn rack gave her a purse, for fucks sake.
And if you see the before and after, it's clearly not a typo. The sentence is completely different.
And if you see the before and after, it's clearly not a typo. The sentence is completely different.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 18:41:45 UTC
Post #267043
It WAS the spy update! Ho ho ho
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 18:57:16 UTC
Post #267044
The two watches sound pretty fucking awesome, honestly. They brought back the feign death from TFC. Epic.How will that work? will the spy ragdoll, or do a ragdoll-like animation? If it's an animation, it may not work for long.
EDIT: Camera beard?! Oh, noes! Now I can't trust my french teacher!
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 19:17:55 UTC
Post #267050
Why would you say they're bringing back the feign? If you're going on that the spy appears to have stabbed the sniper in the Day 4 picture, the dead spy is still laying there on the ground too. >_>
As far as the first watch, it creates a ragdoll when you get shot, but cloaks you letting you move around behind the character. It's like throwing out a dummy... basically creates a second body.
As far as the first watch, it creates a ragdoll when you get shot, but cloaks you letting you move around behind the character. It's like throwing out a dummy... basically creates a second body.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 19:38:58 UTC
Post #267052
Yeah... But it does count as feigning death, just with the option to move.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 19:57:23 UTC
Post #267053
It counts as a decoy, without taking away your natural movement. >_>
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 20:41:31 UTC
Post #267054
It's replacing the feign, not necessarily bringing it back as it was.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-15 21:51:41 UTC
Post #267055
Holy crap. This was already shaping up to be the best update so far, and now this. Two updates and this soon after the last one. Valve's getting their shit into gear.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 09:23:29 UTC
Post #267137
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTj6tauY1JU
Official meet the spy video, in case any of you haven't seen it.
Official meet the spy video, in case any of you haven't seen it.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 09:49:35 UTC
Post #267138
Looks like things are going well for Valve HQ.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 09:59:53 UTC
Post #267139
A second update that soon with THAT much content? This can't be right, not for Valve.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 10:41:07 UTC
Post #267141
They've obviously canceled all other projects.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 12:40:36 UTC
Post #267142
I can't believe you all just overlooked barney's post. It's official, they leaked the Meet the Spy video.
Again, I'll post the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAMZOkTzvaw
Best Meet the Team video yet. This is exactly why Valve needs to make a TF2 movie of sorts.
Best update ever.
EDIT: Ah, I see I was beaten in the shoutbox.
Again, I'll post the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAMZOkTzvaw
Best Meet the Team video yet. This is exactly why Valve needs to make a TF2 movie of sorts.
Best update ever.
EDIT: Ah, I see I was beaten in the shoutbox.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 12:59:40 UTC
Post #267143
Holyshitfuck. I laughed my ass off during that video.
Truly epic.
Truly epic.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 14:32:52 UTC
Post #267144
Sweey Baby Jebus that was hilarious.
Now I want TF2 even more.
Now I want TF2 even more.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 15:10:46 UTC
Post #267146
Lol Makes me want to start playing. Maybe after my finals are done.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 15:14:54 UTC
Post #267148
In the Meet the Spy video, when he gets into hand-to-hand combat with the Medic and disguises as him, I jizzed in my pants.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 15:16:21 UTC
Post #267149
You should get that looked at
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 16:06:56 UTC
Post #267150
#.. sapped in my pants..#
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 17:04:52 UTC
Post #267154
The scout cut himself on the spine of the knife. He was holding the safe handle the whole time.
Lulzy CGI goof.
Lulzy CGI goof.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-17 17:09:27 UTC
Post #267155
A second update that soon with THAT much content? This can't be right, not for Valve.
They've obviously canceled all other projects.They have obviously forgotten about Episode 3.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-18 19:15:16 UTC
Post #267205
Meet the Spy is now available in HD on steam and the new set of achievments are revealed!
UNLOCKED - Welcome to the internets: Fail to understand what 'Private' means on YouTube.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-18 19:51:37 UTC
Post #267206
I wonder if that 'LEAKED VIDEO' sign was there in the one 'released' over the weekend. (Second column from the left, second from the botom)
Other notable signs are:
Needs Roommate
Found Dracula
On Toilet
Lost Dracula
Jarate
Other notable signs are:
Needs Roommate
Found Dracula
On Toilet
Lost Dracula
Jarate
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-18 20:07:57 UTC
Post #267207
Lol at
Backstabbed
Again
EDIT:
is drunk
is a woman
is a man
depressed
hungry
has evil twin
Backstabbed
Again
EDIT:
is drunk
is a woman
is a man
depressed
hungry
has evil twin
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-18 20:28:34 UTC
Post #267208
I wonder if that 'LEAKED VIDEO' sign was there in the one 'released' over the weekend.Just checked. It wasn't. Can't make out what was there originally.
Also, have you noticed on the update page it says "Act surprised" xD
at least they kept a sense of humour over the whole matter.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-18 20:57:20 UTC
Post #267209
I really love Valve for the awesome sense of humor. It's what keeps them on top for me, honestly.
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-18 21:04:45 UTC
Post #267210
For a second there i was about to say "that sounded sexual luke" until i realized you said "for me", instead of "on me" :S
EDIT: i just thought through that a second time, and it didn't make sense.
/offtopic
Has anyone else noticed that "is a man" is right below "red pyro"? :>
EDIT: i just thought through that a second time, and it didn't make sense.
/offtopic
Has anyone else noticed that "is a man" is right below "red pyro"? :>
Posted 15 years ago2009-05-18 23:57:24 UTC
Post #267212
I, for one, enjoy Valve staying on top of me.
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