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sindex · May 03, 2008, 07:29 AM // 07:29

I know with the recent release of GTA IV some things get overshadowed. Nevertheless, I know there are still some Team Fortress 2 fans out there and some that have not experienced it. Well as of this last Tuesday the Medic update and a new game play type called payload has been released. This new update is the first of many that will change the some of the functionalities of each individual class (some new toys to play with).

For those who have not experienced TF2 yet here is your chance. You have a chance to experience it during this weekend with TF2 being able to play for free from today till Sunday. Just download the Steam client and upload the TF2 content.

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EDIT June 18th: Pyro Update included at the bottom now (post #19).

Owoc · May 03, 2008, 09:12 AM // 09:12

Yep, read about it on Steam. I do think Valve did a good job making TF2 (they made it fun on pub, which was not exactly the case with TFC/FF), but I'm no great fan of it as I don't like the cartoon graphics.

Mike_version2 · May 03, 2008, 09:16 AM // 09:16

Having half the team roll medic to get the achievements is pretty annoying

However, goldrush is great fun so it makes up for that.

-Loki- · May 03, 2008, 10:57 AM // 10:57

Sorry, playing GTA 4...

Sbljsoda · May 03, 2008, 11:22 AM // 11:22

I officially wanna /kick steam. The fricking new medic achievement guns are so annoying, its not even funny. Seriously, i now see a medic with another medic, one of them which has the uber saw other heals the uber saw. Uber saw charges, then heals other medic, it gets frustrating and annoying. The 3 health per hit syringe gun also makes me mad. Seriously, im seeing medics take down heavies now with these new weapons.

blurmedia · May 03, 2008, 11:28 AM // 11:28

If you can't beat the 2x ubersaw medic combo as a demo or soldier you're bad.

Asyntyche · May 03, 2008, 09:23 PM // 21:23

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Originally Posted by Mike_version2

Having half the team roll medic to get the achievements is pretty annoying

However, goldrush is great fun so it makes up for that.

QFT,
wish they'd just waited and released achievements for all classes at the same time, to avoid everyone playing the one profession. But given how long its taken for one set of achievements to come through, it could be years before all the classes get some attention

blurmedia · May 03, 2008, 10:15 PM // 22:15

Spy achievements due to release in 2019

Brianna · May 03, 2008, 10:22 PM // 22:22

I just tried it, it was alright.. but the people on the game weren't very fun so I got bored fast.

sindex · May 04, 2008, 03:28 AM // 03:28

I had a feeling that some of this “dislike” was going transition over here, after bringing up the subject (especially after seeing the steam forums). I know it’s perfectly legitimate argument about why the new medic update brings a few “woes” to the TF2 table. However, I can see where Valve is coming from when they started on this. First of all the idea was basically a test, like most of Valves ideas. Valve had the idea to add in new content past TF2 original launch date to suppress some of the criticisms on the original state of the game. A few which included that there were not many types of gameplay modes and just a handful of maps, which people could participate in.

Why the Medic class got the first update and the rest of the classes did not? It’s because of another criticism that was made about the class not being practically useful. I don’t know what Valve has discovered over the past few days about the medic update, but believe me when I say, “they usually listen.”

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Originally Posted by Owoc

Yep, read about it on Steam. I do think Valve did a good job making TF2 (they made it fun on pub, which was not exactly the case with TFC/FF), but I'm no great fan of it as I don't like the cartoon graphics.

As the saying goes “to each his own,” which of course means you’re entitled to your opinion. My view on the subject matter has always been in the opposite direction. I severely dislike neo-realistic games. This is one of the many reasons why you will not see me picking up Call of Duty 4 (CoD4). I find it a bit hypocritical to create an extreme realistic and serious atmosphere in a virtual reality device. When I buy a game, it’s to escape the confines of reality or bend it to the will of the human imagination, and not to be barraged by the everyday life we experience in junction to it. The whole terrorism thing for example has been "beaten to death" in the recent years with this artificial take on it (I rather watch the local news).

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Originally Posted by -Loki-

Sorry, playing GTA 4...

This is of course understandable. Nevertheless, I will be one of the few that will wait for the PC version of this game. The PC version will probably be the superior of the two versions that are out there right now. After getting used to the whole mod community behind this series; I rather wait. Besides I know myself once I finish the seeing the entire plot line of it, I will put it aside after a couple of weeks.

Blackhearted · May 04, 2008, 03:29 AM // 03:29

I played it for a few hours. It's not bad but i dunno if it's good enough to buy.

Mike_version2 · May 04, 2008, 08:36 AM // 08:36

If anyone wants to add me on steam friends, go for it:
http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197979214784

All I really play now is TF2 anwyay.

-Loki- · May 04, 2008, 08:59 AM // 08:59

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Originally Posted by sindex

This is of course understandable. Nevertheless, I will be one of the few that will wait for the PC version of this game. The PC version will probably be the superior of the two versions that are out there right now. After getting used to the whole mod community behind this series; I rather wait. Besides I know myself once I finish the seeing the entire plot line of it, I will put it aside after a couple of weeks.

Not only has GTA controlled better with a gamepad ever since Vice City and the inclusion of bikes and helicopters (though this is easily done by using a USB gamepad) the only decent mod that came out was MTA. And GTA 4 has it standard

sindex · May 04, 2008, 08:25 PM // 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Loki-

Not only has GTA controlled better with a gamepad ever since Vice City and the inclusion of bikes and helicopters (though this is easily done by using a USB gamepad) the only decent mod that came out was MTA. And GTA 4 has it standard

I understand your point, but with Microsoft’s recent fiascos and especially with some problems with the Xbox Live system; I rather not touch the system at this point. Furthermore, Sony’s problems with their system sometimes mirror the fact of “why did I not just upgrade my PC instead of buying this piece of garbage.” Therefore, I am going to pretty much stay away from those two until they get their stuff straight. I mean even Valve is having problems in trying to convey the idea how to get their new “free” updates/content to console owners of both systems.

I know I am missing out on one heck of a revolutionary game, but I can’t deal with these corporate loonies at the moment.

blurmedia · May 04, 2008, 08:53 PM // 20:53

I'm also kinda only playing TF2 now so....:http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197988847551/

Bryant Again · May 05, 2008, 08:17 PM // 20:17

Update is fun, but tying the weapons to the achievements caused a hell of a lot more problems than I think was expected.

Plus, encouraging nearly griefing-like gameplay in the achievements (charging an uber then looking to kill a couple enemies while holding it) was a very poor idea. Let's hope they don't try something like this again...

blurmedia · May 06, 2008, 08:22 AM // 08:22

NEW ACHIEVEMENTS CONFIRMED FOR PYROS

1) Be ubered and set 5 people on fire in one life
2) Set two friends on fire
3) Join a friend playing on a server, and set him on fire
4) While you have your fire charged, assist 5 people
5) Kill 5 people on an enemy control point
6) Axe 50 pyros
7) Flamethrower 50 heavies
8) Kill someone with your flamethrower just before he's hit with a critical explosive
9) Kill someone with your flamethrower just before he dies from falling down
10) Team up with a Medic and get 20 kills without either of you dying
11) Destroy 5 buildings in one life
12) On a team with no Pyros, switch to pyro and set 10 people on fire
13) Set someone on fire during setup time
14) Kill 5 pyros with your axe after you've set them on fire
15) Set 25 people on fire in one life
16) Destroy 5 buildings in one life with your axe
17) Group with 2 other Pyros and kill 3 people at the same time
18) Set an enemy on fire that's taking damage from 4 sources at once
19) Play a full round without killing any enemies, and end in the top three
20) Block the enemy from capturing your point by setting them on fire
21) Burn an enemy engineer as he's repairing his gun which is taking damage
22) Kill someone with your axe and play an awesome guitar riff on his ragdoll
23) Assist a fellow pyro in killing 5 people in one life
24) Set 10000 people on fire
25) Set 100 medics on fire
26) Hit 5 enemies in a row with your axe

....but not really

Sbljsoda · May 06, 2008, 09:54 AM // 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by blurmedia

NEW ACHIEVEMENTS CONFIRMED FOR PYROS

19) Play a full round without killing any enemies, and end in the top three

Stopped reading right there.

sindex · Jun 18, 2008, 09:48 PM // 21:48

Instead of making a completely new post, I decided to bring this one back from the dead. As of tomorrow (6/18) a new update is coming for the Pyro, which includes core changes to overall class even if you don’t have the new unlocks. Another free weekend is coming up as well (6/20-6/22).

It also has been announced that Valve has learned it’s lesson from the last medic update. Therefore, instead of having to get all the achievements (35 of them) you only have to get 25 out of the 35 to get all the new weapons.

Here is the primary update: Pyro Update News

Here is the PC Gamer Article about Valves thought process on the update: PC Gamer Article

Vandall · Jun 18, 2008, 10:13 PM // 22:13

Thanks for posting this, never would have known about the free weeked

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