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[TF2] Team Fortress 2 getting maps updated

PeewiPeewi Registered User regular
edited July 2013 in Games and Technology
Making a new tuftoo thread because no one else did.
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I guess we have servers.
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The HONC has some custom maps, so there's a map pack you can download if you don't feel like waiting ages when it switches to one of those.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4cfo0f88Ug

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  • PeewiPeewi Registered User regular
    I got the beggar's bazooka and I've tried out a loadout of that with gunboats and disciplinary action. From running around on a random pub server for half an hour, it seemed to work pretty good. I guess the main downside is that I need to get ammo pickups more often or be left with just my melee.

    I could see the gunboats being popular if they had some general explosive damage reduction. Not as much as the reduction to self damage, because that'd be crazy, but just a little bit.

  • MegaMekMegaMek Girls like girls. Registered User regular
    Didn't get a Rainblower yesterday. I am the saddest pyro :(

    Is time a gift or punishment?
  • BufordBuford Registered User regular
    This game would totally survive the apocalypse, :^: !!!1

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  • Firmus_PiettFirmus_Piett Registered User regular
    MegaMek wrote: »
    Didn't get a Rainblower yesterday. I am the saddest pyro :(

    You can have mine if you want? I don't really pyro much and I could always get another at a later date.

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  • agoajagoaj Top Tier One FearRegistered User regular
    edited June 2012
    I'll trade my extra rainblower for anything I don't have
    http://www.tf2items.com/id/agoaj

    and it's gone

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  • ForarForar #432 Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRegistered User regular
    Curse you, Valve. I am unable to resist the lure of event boxes.

    Might just have to drop a few bucks on scorched keys and gamble. I enjoy playing as a pyro (though I'm bad with weapon swapping, so honestly I'm pretty much fresh meat outside of official Valve servers), so these definitely appeal to me.

    Yes, it's more cost effective to just trade for what I want, but I don't mind taking the long shot at something really good popping up.

    Though after picking up some cheap keys on the Outpost to clear out some boxes that were building up, I really need to just start deleting any non-rare/event boxes I get. :-P

    Also I really hope the Warehouse gets their shit together some day. It's a bit hard to use when fucking *everything* is overstocked. Apparently they have some credit sale thing coming, but I think they should just improve the bulk buy discount on refined and keys by a little bit (enough that it adds up quicker, obviously not so much as to make them less than their sale price) so at least some of the common commodities can be dropped in, allowing people to buy more easily, hopefully reducing the issue. They've been sitting around 100-110% refined for months at this point.

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  • ThrackThrack Registered User regular
    This update it so great
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    BUBBLES
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  • devericdeveric MinneapolisRegistered User regular
    I need pyrovision goggles. someone should give me a pair

  • ForarForar #432 Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2012
    Shouldn't you just get a pair for playing?

    http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Pyrovision_Goggles

    Pretty sure I got mine the first time I died after firing up a game after the update.

    Edit: and if that fails, apparently you can get one for dominating someone who has them equipped, which you could set up easily enough with a PA'er, I'm sure.

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  • SirToastySirToasty Registered User regular
    I have a spare pair from getting the achievement. It's not vintage like the one everyone should have gotten though.

  • BarrakkethBarrakketh Registered User regular
    deveric wrote: »
    I need pyrovision goggles. someone should give me a pair
    "Before July 5, 2012, the goggles are distributed in Vintage quality to all players who launch the game."

    Stop being lazy, open TF2. You should be good, or you already have them and didn't notice them get dropped into your backpack.

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  • Roland_tHTGRoland_tHTG Registered User regular
    Long time no see TF2 thread. I loved the way they got around having to disclose anything about the pyro in the vid, but I'm almost ashamed to admit I wouldn't have even known about it if my son hadn't told me.

    DAMN YOU REAL LIFE FOR KEEPING ME BUSY!

  • UEAKCrashUEAKCrash heh Registered User regular
    Awww awww... I'm no longer OP. This is outrage.
    ATTENTION NERDS

    I'm just about to start an entire weekend of mapping.

    I'm entering the 72hr mapping contest hosted by TF2Maps.

    I'll be working pretty non-stop most of the weekend, and I'll be streaming the whole thing here.

    Stream will start shortly. There will be much metal played.

    Still doing this. I'm almost ready to test it.

    Made a KoTH map designed for highlander play.

  • maximumzeromaximumzero I...wait, what? New Orleans, LARegistered User regular
    I really want to play this game but with every update I feel like I need to relearn everything. Considering I'm like a half-dozen updates behind I don't know how half of the weapons work.

    Fuck I don't know how the Demoman managed to get a sword and shield and how they work.

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  • DrakeDrake Edgelord Trash Below the ecliptic plane.Registered User regular
    edited June 2012
    I played a little bit of this again over the last couple of days. Seems to be the same as it ever was. W + M1

    Seriously though, I know what you are saying. I don't even really know wtf is going on with crafting and stuff. Still, it hasn't impacted my ability to waste an hour playing TF2.

    Meet the Pyro is pretty awesome too, and Pyrovision is civilization.

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  • maximumzeromaximumzero I...wait, what? New Orleans, LARegistered User regular
    Drake wrote: »
    I played a little bit of this again over the last couple of days. Seems to be the same as it ever was. W + M1

    Seriously though, I know what you are saying. I don't even really know wtf is going on with crafting and stuff. Still, it hasn't impacted my ability to waste an hour playing TF2.

    Meet the Pyro is pretty awesome too, and Pyrovision is civilization.

    Crafting, yes. I don't understand crafting in the least. The guides I've read always say I need scrap metal, but in the few months I've played I've never gotten enough of anything to make a worthwhile weapon. (And then it's usually randomized at that)

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  • ThatOneYoYoGuyThatOneYoYoGuy Registered User regular
    edited June 2012
    Drake wrote: »
    I played a little bit of this again over the last couple of days. Seems to be the same as it ever was. W + M1

    Seriously though, I know what you are saying. I don't even really know wtf is going on with crafting and stuff. Still, it hasn't impacted my ability to waste an hour playing TF2.

    Meet the Pyro is pretty awesome too, and Pyrovision is civilization.

    Crafting, yes. I don't understand crafting in the least. The guides I've read always say I need scrap metal, but in the few months I've played I've never gotten enough of anything to make a worthwhile weapon. (And then it's usually randomized at that)

    I hoarded every drop for a while and then got to work once the Pyromania update hit. I was able to craft the Beggars Bazooka and the scorch shot, and have the mats to do the Scout's New Scattergun (which I hear sucks, but that means it'll get buffed eventually, right?). This strategy worked well and I may just do it again. I generally don't trade unless it's with my good buddies, mostly because I can't be bothered to put in effort to get my Refined metal's worth.

    Usually I try to craft stuff for the 2-3 classes I play the most (likely Pyro, Soldier, and Medic) then keep a copy of everything else just in case. Usually all the recipes you need are there and it's a matter of having the things you need.

    You also have to go into it knowing it's a grind and a bit of luck to get what you want. Just play and eventually you will get stuff to make.

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  • xzzyxzzy Registered User regular
    edited June 2012
    The stock weapons are nearly always the best gun to have in your hands. It's easy to get fooled by all the glitzy effects on the new weapons, but they really only exist to have some gimmicky fun every once in a while.

    So if you were good at TF2 back in 2007, you'll be good at TF2 here in 2012.

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  • SirToastySirToasty Registered User regular
    The only weapons I can think of that are straight upgrades are the Amputator for the bonesaw and the Third Degree for the fire axe. Just about everything else is still good. Some new weapons might fit your playstyle better but there are always downsides. Vanilla demo is still superior in every way to any other loadout.

  • maximumzeromaximumzero I...wait, what? New Orleans, LARegistered User regular
    Why doesn't anyone play Hydro anymore? That was my favorite map.

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  • GumpyGumpy There is always a greater powerRegistered User regular
    Get on HONK

    You scoundrels

  • KupiKupi Registered User regular
    Presented without comment:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0E5WVxD66c

    My favorite musical instrument is the air-raid siren.

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  • LokiamisLokiamis Registered User regular
    HoNC HoNC HoNC HoNC HoNC come play video games

  • BethrynBethryn Unhappiness is Mandatory Registered User regular
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    Yay

    ...and of course, as always, Kill Hitler.
  • Firmus_PiettFirmus_Piett Registered User regular
    The start of that backwards MTP video is terrifying. Also pyro steals candy from babies.

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  • xzzyxzzy Registered User regular
    Bethryn wrote: »
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    Yay

    When did he get unbanned from the server?

    Because I was on HONC for five minutes and he was already spamming his troll macros.

  • PMAversPMAvers Registered User regular
    xzzy wrote: »
    Bethryn wrote: »
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    Yay

    When did he get unbanned from the server?

    Because I was on HONC for five minutes and he was already spamming his troll macros.

    Prior to today, he was only banned on the HDC.

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  • jonxpjonxp [E] PC Security Registered User regular
    edited June 2012
    So I got a bunch of hats from opening scorched crates. I would really, *really*, like the full pyro loadout, and all I have is the lollipop. If anyone would like to trade, I would really appreciate it.

    EDIT: And now the Rainblower (Thanks, PMAvers!)

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  • xzzyxzzy Registered User regular
    PMAvers wrote: »
    Prior to today, he was only banned on the HDC.

    Oh I guess that explains it, I thought all the PA TF2 server admins had a vote in their secret volcano base to blacklist him on all the servers.

  • Pablo the PenguinPablo the Penguin Registered User regular
    edited June 2012
    Now I feel that I just NEED the Rainblower. MY LIFE NEEDS MORE RAINBOWS THAT SHOOT OUT OF FLAMETHROWERS!
    On a similar note, Anybody want a scorched crate? or a bunch of normal crates? Cuz I need to remove these eyesores from my inventory before they assimilate my bank account.

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  • SaraLunaSaraLuna Registered User regular
    hey guys, I was playing tuftoo today for the first time in forever.
    for context, I just got my first ever crate drop

  • tyrannustyrannus i am not fat Registered User regular
    xzzy wrote: »
    PMAvers wrote: »
    Prior to today, he was only banned on the HDC.

    Oh I guess that explains it, I thought all the PA TF2 server admins had a vote in their secret volcano base to blacklist him on all the servers.
    he was unbanned from the HDC

  • PatboyXPatboyX Registered User regular
    HONC HONC

    where is everyone?

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  • UEAKCrashUEAKCrash heh Registered User regular
    edited June 2012
    You should put [TF2] at the front of the thread title, took me forever to find it again.

    also:

    So I made this today.
    That was all done in the first 5 1/2 hours of the day. I was the first to get a playable alpha.

    Now i'm detailing.

    Still streaming, too.

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  • PeewiPeewi Registered User regular
    UEAKCrash wrote: »
    You should put [TF2] at the front of the thread title, took me forever to find it again.

    Fiiiine.
    I really want to play this game but with every update I feel like I need to relearn everything. Considering I'm like a half-dozen updates behind I don't know how half of the weapons work.

    Fuck I don't know how the Demoman managed to get a sword and shield and how they work.

    Here are the main things you really need to know about the swords and shields:
    • The swords has longer reach than other melee weapons. Some swords makes the Demoman stronger as he gets kills with it. The golf club counts as a sword.
    • The shields make the Demoman take less damage from explosions and fire (how much depends on which shield it is) and lets him charge.
    Even if knowing all the weapons might help, you can probably get by without it. If there's a specific weapon you want, you can try asking here and there'll probably be someone that has a spare they're willing to part with. You can safely ignore the crafting system. Most of the time crafting just isn't worth it.

  • UEAKCrashUEAKCrash heh Registered User regular
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  • xzzyxzzy Registered User regular
    UEAKCrash wrote: »

    Clipping sucks, deleted from hard drive.

    (light is bleeding through your spawn room doors, which makes some really wacky pools of light where there should be none)

  • UEAKCrashUEAKCrash heh Registered User regular
    I'm surprised you didn't notice the massive fucking leak (I missed a skybox brush.)

    http://www.ueak.net/crash/maps/72hr_koth/koth_crash_72_a4.bsp.bz2

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