TF2: The Sniper Update
Created 14 years ago2009-05-12 17:00:03 UTC by
Luke
Created 14 years ago2009-05-12 17:00:03 UTC by
Luke
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 03:36:32 UTC
Post #267221
Really? Even Gabe? With his...mass?
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 13:15:18 UTC
Post #267239
http://www.teamfortress.com/
Look at all of the posts on their blog now. Great stuff.
"Laidlaw, it says here you're a writer. Well, let me tell YOU a story. Once upon a time you were fired. Then you cleaned out your desk by five."
Look at all of the posts on their blog now. Great stuff.
"Laidlaw, it says here you're a writer. Well, let me tell YOU a story. Once upon a time you were fired. Then you cleaned out your desk by five."
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 13:20:53 UTC
Post #267240
Indeed, funny stuff.
Things like this make me happy for being a Valve fanboy. :>
Things like this make me happy for being a Valve fanboy. :>
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 14:35:43 UTC
Post #267241
Heh, I had a good time watching meet the spy 
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 15:44:47 UTC
Post #267242
He could be you! He could be me! He could even be
BANG
Gold.
BANG
Gold.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 16:57:38 UTC
Post #267243
No. That would be your mother.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 17:21:08 UTC
Post #267244
I wonder why the Blue Spy didn't shoot the disguised Red Spy in the head right when he walked in.
He knew that the Blue Scout was compromised because he's being black-mailed. So obviously the Blue Scout is most likely the Red Spy.
Does that mean the Blue Spy is stupid? How did he end up with those photos anyway?
He knew that the Blue Scout was compromised because he's being black-mailed. So obviously the Blue Scout is most likely the Red Spy.
Does that mean the Blue Spy is stupid? How did he end up with those photos anyway?
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 17:35:37 UTC
Post #267245
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 17:46:07 UTC
Post #267246
Sniper rifle in the shape of a revolver?
This might be overpowered. I think we'll see.
This might be overpowered. I think we'll see.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 18:24:05 UTC
Post #267247
Nah, it simply makes his revolver more useful in timely situations. Its just.. if you miss, you wont get to fire again before they kill you >_>
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 18:29:48 UTC
Post #267248
If it's really as accurate as they say it is, then it's just a gun for people with better aim. No spread means no missing when you're clearly aiming at the person. That can't be said about the default revolver, even if the spread is low.
Accidentally hitting someone with the spread from the default revolver when you weren't aiming at them happens a lot less than missing when you were pointing at them.
Accidentally hitting someone with the spread from the default revolver when you weren't aiming at them happens a lot less than missing when you were pointing at them.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 18:43:48 UTC
Post #267249
He knew that the Blue Scout was compromised because he's being black-mailed. So obviously the Blue Scout is most likely the Red Spy.Not nessisarely. The Blue spy may have just known it was the Scout's mother, but the scout may not have been blackmailed, just the red spy fancied his mom.
EDIT:
With its rosewood grip and likeness of your enemy?s mother (please send photo) engraved on the barrel...lol.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 20:25:34 UTC
Post #267250
The scout who was the red spy was having problems getting through the door at the beginning of the video though.. and he seems like a reasonably smart character, heh.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 21:07:12 UTC
Post #267251
nessisarelyNecessarily.
Sorry
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 21:13:03 UTC
Post #267252
This update may be hell. Everyone will shoot everyone cause everyone is a spy. And if everyone on your team is a spy, you only have to see someone dressed blue of another class to know its a spy.
Aka: Shoot everything.
Aka: Shoot everything.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 21:29:16 UTC
Post #267253
This might be overpowered. I think we'll see.The regular revolver's damage is scaled based on distance, though. I would have to imagine that the same would apply to this gun as well; otherwise, there would be little purpose to actually spy.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-19 23:25:33 UTC
Post #267255
check out the black cigarette... interesting
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-20 00:29:43 UTC
Post #267258
Heh I noticed that myself. Spy's smokin cloves, lol.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-20 00:43:36 UTC
Post #267260
That revolver looks like pure class. I want a replica. O:
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-20 09:04:25 UTC
Post #267264
Note the Desert Eagle-ish barrel. Lovely design. 
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-20 20:28:10 UTC
Post #267275
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-20 20:38:57 UTC
Post #267276
Jesus fucking christ.
I can't believe the actually ran with that.
I can't believe the actually ran with that.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-20 21:13:40 UTC
Post #267277
Not sure whether Jarate will be useful, but I have to admire valve's ever present sense of humor.
They will think about Jarate at their weddings - at their high school reunions - witnessing the birth of their first beautiful child - Jarate will haunt their waking moment for the REST OF THEIR LIVES.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-20 22:59:06 UTC
Post #267278
I can imagine the fire prevention abilities would be useful when you have 2 snipers facing off against pyros with flare guns.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-21 20:46:49 UTC
Post #267297
Blog isn't updated yet, but the update dropped: http://store.steampowered.com/news/2529/
I freaking love this update. A lot of these updates are fixing a lot of things players wanted, and a lot more is added that's awesome.
I'd go over everything I like, but it'll end up being that entire list.
I can't wait for this update to get done, I want to play so bad. (I love Valve <3 )
I freaking love this update. A lot of these updates are fixing a lot of things players wanted, and a lot more is added that's awesome.
I'd go over everything I like, but it'll end up being that entire list.
I can't wait for this update to get done, I want to play so bad. (I love Valve <3 )
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-21 20:59:08 UTC
Post #267298
Necessarily.I knew I had it spelled wrong, but I could'nt think of the right way. No problem.
Sorry
Anyway, back to the topic... Jarate seems like a gimic, but breaking the spy's cloak will be very useful with the new spy cloak...Exept in 2fort...Anyway, it's the only thing keeping the spy from being overpowered if you can use both watches.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-21 22:13:44 UTC
Post #267299
Google a word if you think you spelled it wrong
Also, criticals for headshots on the ambassador is fucking ridiculous. But there are plenty of awesome additions and changes to make it an awesome update. I just wish I could connect to the Steam network and use the new weapons.
Also, criticals for headshots on the ambassador is fucking ridiculous. But there are plenty of awesome additions and changes to make it an awesome update. I just wish I could connect to the Steam network and use the new weapons.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 08:14:06 UTC
Post #267312
You achieved Team Fortress 2: Enemy at the Gate, Spies Like Us, Socket to Him, The Last Wave, Be Polite, Be Efficient, Self-destruct Sequence, De-sentry-lized, Shoot the Breeze, Dropped Dead, Australian Rules, Surgical Prep, Hypocritical Oath.
not bad for a couple of hours' work :3
not bad for a couple of hours' work :3
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 12:01:11 UTC
Post #267319
You achieved Team Fortress 2: I Fry, Freezer Burn, Pyro Milestone 1, Enemy at the Gate, Counter Espionage, Be Polite, Be Efficient, Shoot the Breeze, Dropped Dead, The Last Wave, Socket to Him, Fire and Forget.
Not bad. Its the most I've ever gotten in a single session anyhow.
Not bad. Its the most I've ever gotten in a single session anyhow.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 12:43:34 UTC
Post #267320
These randomly granted weapons are pissing me off.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 13:39:17 UTC
Post #267321
I'm gonna see what all the negative hype about this unlock system is...
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 14:01:11 UTC
Post #267322
Yah, I hear unlocks are retarded now.
I didn't play last night because my TF2 was blowing up.
I didn't play last night because my TF2 was blowing up.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 16:06:16 UTC
Post #267323
Yeah, the weapons system is pretty odd. There were guys playing who were far better than me and had been playing for 6+ hours and not recieved any new weapons. I got The Ambassador, The Flare Gun and The Kritzkrieg within 2 hours. I practically stumbled upon them.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 16:20:16 UTC
Post #267324
Unlocks suck ass now. There's no way to know how to get them, they just appear.
I played for 3 hours today, never got one. Some guy comes in and within 15 minutes has has 3.
I played for 3 hours today, never got one. Some guy comes in and within 15 minutes has has 3.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 16:49:08 UTC
Post #267325
I've just left the game in spectate and minimized when I'm not playing. So lame.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 18:46:42 UTC
Post #267326
While i agree that the new system is bollocks, I do also agree that the old system was extremely flawed too. Achievment farmers ruin the game.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 19:04:46 UTC
Post #267327
I think they're making it too complicated, it was fine the way it was before the loadout system at all, and now there's new headgear, and hundreds of weapons you can get at random, and you can only have 50... I know it's the long awaited TF2, but it's getting too compilcated, and It'll just be harder and harder for new players to get into. (and me, who only gets to play once every month or so at a friend's house)
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 19:06:59 UTC
Post #267328
They should make the headgear random, and give the unlocks to everyone. This solves all problems.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 19:43:34 UTC
Post #267329
Or use the loadout menu to also determine your headgear for each class. That way people would get the headgear they want AND it'd help the 'mercenary' theme a bit, as players could change their character's look to fit their style.
On a side note, my friend already deleted Natchsa from his loadout. He sees it as the only useless unlock so far. I dunno, It might come in handy someday, only he does'nt have it anymore...
On a side note, my friend already deleted Natchsa from his loadout. He sees it as the only useless unlock so far. I dunno, It might come in handy someday, only he does'nt have it anymore...
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 19:47:13 UTC
Post #267330
um.. there's 3 unlocks per character, and 9 characters. that's 27.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 20:02:20 UTC
Post #267331
...But valve was planning on adding even more weapons that get unlocked randomly/after acheviments, and you could only hold 50 in the loadout menu.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 20:04:14 UTC
Post #267332
source?
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 20:12:07 UTC
Post #267333
http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2535
Supposedly, your unlocks are based purely on time played. I can't believe it, seeing as how I played for 4 hours today and got 1 thing.
Bollocks, Valve. Honestly.
Supposedly, your unlocks are based purely on time played. I can't believe it, seeing as how I played for 4 hours today and got 1 thing.
Bollocks, Valve. Honestly.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 20:33:19 UTC
Post #267334
source?Try the blog, I forget exactly where I read it...
Sorry.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 21:16:22 UTC
Post #267336
New system is much better than the previous whoring system. Still flawed, but better.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 21:42:33 UTC
Post #267337
Grinding for a few hours is replaced by spectating for a few days. Either way, the unlockables will be "whored". People want to use them after all that hype. And when you finally do, you feel dirty for getting it because everyone else is still waiting for it.
I've seen 4 servers today that had more spectators than either team's players. The former acheivement farmers aren't even playing now. Tell me that's better than the other system.
Edit: I'm doing to exact same thing right now, and have been all day. And I couldn't give less of a shit because I want to play with those new unlockables that have been talked up for the past week.
I've seen 4 servers today that had more spectators than either team's players. The former acheivement farmers aren't even playing now. Tell me that's better than the other system.
Edit: I'm doing to exact same thing right now, and have been all day. And I couldn't give less of a shit because I want to play with those new unlockables that have been talked up for the past week.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-22 22:29:32 UTC
Post #267339
As much as I want the new unlocks, I'm going to wait it out until I get them legitimately.
I just want the Huntsman. That's it.
I just want the Huntsman. That's it.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-23 05:39:30 UTC
Post #267350
Let me get this straight. So, the descriptions of the achievements - i.e. what you need to do, to get them - don't count any more, only the time you're playing?
I can't try the new system for the next two weeks, so forgive me, that I don't get it.
I can't try the new system for the next two weeks, so forgive me, that I don't get it.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-23 06:37:20 UTC
Post #267351
Achievements are just personal goals now. The unlocks are awarded to you randomly when you play... or just wait in the spawn room.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-23 06:48:41 UTC
Post #267354
New system sucks. Half the players only try to get achivements for new weapons, don't they? And now noone will play untill the have all the weapons, which will be never because of the loadout menu's storage limit.
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