TF2: Scout Update Created 15 years ago2009-02-18 19:37:56 UTC by Luke Luke

Created 15 years ago2009-02-18 19:37:56 UTC by Luke Luke

Posted 15 years ago2009-02-18 19:39:21 UTC Post #262941
Continued discussion from here:
http://twhl.co.za/journals.php?id=5636

And as Hunter pointed out, the newest release:
http://www.teamfortress.com/scoutupdate/watchtower_and_junction.htm

Discuss -
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-18 19:40:42 UTC Post #262942
i really don't care for arena mode D:
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-18 20:00:25 UTC Post #262943
Yah, I'm not sure why they're still pushing that. And not even sure why people are mapping for it. It's such as waste of time.

I saw a few thumbnail pictures, but can't really give a bigger opinion on the maps as they website is loading very slow.

EDIT: Finally saw the screenshots. Don't get me wrong, they're gorgeous maps, but I'll probably never play them.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-18 20:30:21 UTC Post #262944
I'm one of the few people who really doesn't mind Arena, but I don't play TF2 much at all now. I'll probably check out this update for a week or two then go back to not playing it.
Strider StriderTuned to a dead channel.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-18 20:32:17 UTC Post #262945
..volcano map requires play...
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-18 21:36:12 UTC Post #262947
Watchtower looks like my kinda map.

:pwned:
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-18 22:06:16 UTC Post #262948
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-19 15:04:13 UTC Post #262966
http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2262

I thought this was interesting. I realize people found exploits, but was it that severe?

EDIT: I just found out what the exploit actually was. Apparently using the loadout screen, people could use other class' weapons with any other class. Sounds hilarious.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-19 18:59:22 UTC Post #262985
BONK -

http://www.teamfortress.com/scoutupdate/energydrink.htm

Looks like outrunning sentry guns will be fun.

And the background shows a new map. Might be a new gamemode where you race to see who can get the cart to an objective first. We'll see.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-19 19:19:59 UTC Post #262987
Hah, giggled at the fine print for the drink and can design. "NOW WITH ISOTOPES!" :lol:
Anyway, sounds like a bang-on unlockable. Outrunning bullets should be a blast. The after-effect(see fine print), which slows you down sounds fair too.

Achievements look alright as well.
Daubster DaubsterVault Dweller
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-19 19:55:54 UTC Post #262990
I have to say, I'm sort of disappointed that there is no "Battin' a-thousand" achievement.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-19 21:48:48 UTC Post #262994
Looking carefully at that background map it kinda looks like a dual payload map. And that energy drink is pretty awesome.

EDIT: Luke beat me to the map thing. Darn.
Strider StriderTuned to a dead channel.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-19 21:52:37 UTC Post #262995
I will come all over that gamemode if its true.
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-19 22:29:43 UTC Post #262996
Eww.
Strider StriderTuned to a dead channel.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-19 22:29:59 UTC Post #262997
I'm hoping dual-payload isn't the new gamemode, that's just slightly adjusting an old one. >.>

Still a pretty cool concept.
Trapt Traptlegend
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 02:28:18 UTC Post #262999
contain yourself, urby.
Jessie JessieTrans Rights <3
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 09:19:52 UTC Post #263016
User posted image
lame. looks like replacement for scattergun will be slightly different scattergun. fail.
Trapt Traptlegend
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 09:35:19 UTC Post #263017
Expected, since it's what they've done with every other 'main' gun. Still lame though, bloody Scattergun.
Strider StriderTuned to a dead channel.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 14:57:25 UTC Post #263034
I've been seeing things that it's a double barreled shotgun. It either has blastback damage, or it just pushes you back.

I think this is their attempt at replacing the double jump. Instead of completely losing it, you might just have to fire into the ground and get a little damage.

We'll see, though. This isn't proven yet.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 19:36:38 UTC Post #263047
How to achieve the achievements are out: http://www.teamfortress.com/scoutupdate/energydrink.htm

Also lets us know the next unlock is called "Force-A-Nature", and has some sort of kickback.

It also hints that it acts like the pyro compression blast when fired, so it may be promising.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 19:44:34 UTC Post #263048
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 19:48:36 UTC Post #263050
Never liked egypt too much tbh, pretty disappointing update today.
Daubster DaubsterVault Dweller
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 19:59:01 UTC Post #263051
I hear that Egypt has been requested a lot, but I've never played it myself.
If there's a new game mode coming, as well as the Scattergun unlock, that doesn't leave any more days left for a new "Meet the" video :(
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 22:04:56 UTC Post #263056
We already knew there was no Meet the Team video, as they never said there was going to be.

Very disappointed with the new map, cp_Egypt. I've played it several times, and each time I hate it. Valve needs to get their heads outta their asses and start adding stuff that is good.

They can only make up with this by adding Hunted.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 22:44:33 UTC Post #263058
Which they wont.
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 22:45:34 UTC Post #263059
Such a killjoy.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 23:05:50 UTC Post #263060
Talked to one of my friends in school today, an avid TF2 fan, he was discussing how the new game mode will probably be a payload race type thing, that he already played through some custom maps. He said it was "pretty gay"

I told him I wanted the new game mode to be hunted. He didn't know what hunted was.

I tore him out of the Halo universe and dropped him in the Half-life one too late! He never played TFC! :cry:

Watch, the new gamemode will be this retarded payload race. Someone please go slap someone at valve on the head.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-20 23:18:51 UTC Post #263061
valve already said the new game mode would be 'completely different' so it won't be the dual payload thing. stop bitching about things you don't know.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=206289
Trapt Traptlegend
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-21 21:53:31 UTC Post #263099
I tore him out of the Halo universe and dropped him in the Half-life one too late!
You know what they say: People caught up the Halo universe are best left there...or shot.

Ok, so they don't say that. Just me. More people should.

Sooo, Valve don't work weekends? What a bitch.
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-21 22:40:58 UTC Post #263100
Sooo, Valve don't work weekends? What a bitch.
was thinking the same thing. :(

dunno how no one noticed up until now. >.>
Trapt Traptlegend
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-21 23:14:59 UTC Post #263102
It's probably just a way to extend the "update hype". Get it over 8 days instead of 6.
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-22 01:44:48 UTC Post #263108
Anyone else see the bull shit around saying this update is really for the Spy? It's actually quite lulzy.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-22 01:54:52 UTC Post #263109
lol, that would be fucking great. Fake an entire update for another class and then the spy gets updated!

Too bad that's not what's going on. Everyone knows the Spy NEVER impersonates a Scout.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-22 02:04:25 UTC Post #263110
Too bad that's not what's going on. Everyone knows the Spy will NEVER get an update.
Fixed.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-22 03:10:02 UTC Post #263111
I hadn't before, but I just went and looked it up.
lol, conspiracies.
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-23 23:36:49 UTC Post #263178
http://www.teamfortress.com/scoutupdate/force-a-nature.htm

Force-A-Nature has potential, but I'm really iffy.

It sounds like a scattergun combined with a compression blast, aka really annoying.

Also, looks like the new Payload map and gamemode is one in the same. No Hunted for us :(

I also kinda like the voting thing. I voted for Force-A-Nature, just because it has the most potential for getting more achievements.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-23 23:39:12 UTC Post #263179
So now the Scout can unlock a bat and shotgun to replace his bat and shotgun? Nifty.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-23 23:40:45 UTC Post #263180
I like the sound of this gun. I've always thought TF2 needed more outrageous flying deaths.
Also, looks like the new Payload map and gamemode is one in the same. No Hunted for us
I wouldn't be so sure, didn't Valve say they're releasing one new payload map and a new game mode?
Strider StriderTuned to a dead channel.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-23 23:42:24 UTC Post #263181
They actually cracked a Shamwow joke on the update page.
"made in Portugal"
Awesome.

Also, the "buy it now!" picture is a clickable link to a new shirt.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-23 23:44:48 UTC Post #263182
I actually had to watch the Meet the Scout video again after reading what the shirt meant. It's too awesome.

And that's what I thought, too, Strider. I don't think they would push such a large update to one day, though.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-24 00:17:54 UTC Post #263183
yeah i liked the bit where the scout was eating a sandwhich at the end.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-25 00:31:57 UTC Post #263241
http://www.teamfortress.com/scoutupdate/results.htm

I'm pretty disappointed. This can't be it.

They said a new gamemode and a new payload map. What the fuck.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-25 00:47:32 UTC Post #263242
What the shit! There's gotta be something else..
Strider StriderTuned to a dead channel.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-25 01:01:01 UTC Post #263243
Anyone else worried that Valve might be stretching themselves thin? These updates are low in content, L4D was low in content...

Hopefully this means they are hard at work on more important projects.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-25 02:21:55 UTC Post #263248
Meh.
Daubster DaubsterVault Dweller
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-28 16:03:36 UTC Post #263456
I only have the Force-A-Nature for now, but I freaking love this gun. It's really fun.
Luke LukeLuke
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