[Steam] Thread XVI: The biggest in-joke in gaming

[Jibar]

Changes have been made to Team Fortress 2:

• Pyros now no longer have a secondary slot. Instead they have two melee slots. Because hitting things is what Pyros do.
• The Shovel, Bonesaw and Fire Axe have been removed from the game.
• Every class with 125HP now has 175HP.
• Every class now regenerates health over time.
• Hats now grant up to 50 bonus health to the wearer.
• The Medic class has been removed from the game. We noticed very few players were playing this class.

You know you got a new medic item right?

ROMBAT RAH

New Rombat Rah definitive:

Regular Revolver/Big Kill
Eternal Reward
No Cloaking.
Final Destinaion Dustbowl

[Dogmantra]

You know you got a new medic item right?

It's terrible.
Whoopee doo, you saved seven seconds of charge time. Or you could've, y'know, not died because you had ten extra health. Just a thought.

I don't see many medics with a bonesaw.

You don't see many Medics who use the Blutsauger either (at least not well), that doesn't make it bad.

[shadow_archmagi]

THINGS I HAVE AN EXTRA OF:

Gunslingers: 2
Razorbacks: 1
Skullcutter: 1
Eyelander: 1
Direct Hit: 1
Medic Class Token: 1

All of them very vintage

[Jibar]

It's terrible.
Whoopee doo, you saved seven seconds of charge time. Or you could've, y'know, not died because you had ten extra health. Just a thought.

But it looks awesome.

Also, this makes sense.

[KBF]

Changes have been made to Team Fortress 2:
Pyros now no longer have a secondary slot. Instead they have two melee slots. Because hitting things is what Pyros do.

Wasn't this my sole complaint about the Demo update? I have kind of gotten over it because now I understand what Team Fortress 2 is about.

The Shovel, Bonesaw and Fire Axe have been removed from the game.

Useless weapons for useless pay

This is one game I will not play!

Every class with 125HP now has 175HP.
Every class now regenerates health over time.
Hats now grant up to 50 bonus health to the wearer.

Yes, all classes have the option to give up their primary weapon to heal a bit of damage since pubs sometimes don't have medics, and competitive pubstompers players like to go on long rampages with subpar weapons.

The Medic class has been removed from the game. We noticed very few players were playing this class.[/list]

Funny story. Last night I joined a friend of a friend of an IRL friend who I've never met and lives across the state, so it was a random server, payload. We Medic rushed and won handily like 3 times before we did something else, and I stayed medic and we won way too easily until I switched to Man Engineer and stopped being useful, at which point things got a little more sane and fair.

Valve is disencouraging Medics not only because people don't always want to play as them, but because they're too incredible. It's for the sake of pub balance, you know?

It's terrible.
Whoopee doo, you saved seven seconds of charge time. Or you could've, y'know, not died because you had ten extra health. Just a thought.

It's not often I live by 10 health, especially with my Regen Needle Gun, but it is quite often I get mowed down by minigun fire. Not competitively mind you, but I'll find it reasonably useful when I'm not playing seriously.


You can rename every item, including base items. Hell yes. I love Valve.

[potatocubed]

Oh. Not just a TF2 update, a TF2 update.

Welp, I'll be back in 3-4 weeks when everyone's moved on to something else.

(It's probably good that this landed before I went on holiday.)

[KBF]

Oh. Not just a TF2 update, a TF2 update.

Welp, I'll be back in 3-4 weeks when everyone's moved on to something else.

(It's probably good that this landed before I went on holiday.)

We need you to hit the button when Valve deems it necessary.

And maybe to institute a STOP CRYING MOAR policy, or yeah I might going to have to go 2forting until the raeg stops.

[Byrnbot08]

Now, I know all you outstanding people out there are excited about the update, but I have a request to make of you guys...

Recently, it has come to my attention that various species of crocodile were suddenly declining in numbers all around the world.

I have pledged to support research into why the magnificent beasts are disappearing, but I need help. Specifically, monetary assistance.

So, I am proposing the following:

The Jibar & Byrnbot Crocodile Preservation Fund

All proceeds will go to ensuring that no croc in need is left out, and that we can learn valuable new things from these engimatic animals.

[surikesu]

Sandvich parties have returned.

Today is a good day.

[Winthur]

My initial reaction:

"Items can be collected in sets? Holy balls, are we in Diablo 2?"

Which was soon confirmed as I saw some clown spamming "N batter helmet O vintage tyrolean" on some pub.

Except now there's no LOL-1 to contain that madness.

Oh God.

[Emlyn]

So, is it just me or is the store not up and our backpack unavailable?

[Arbitrarity]

Crafting new items is simple. Take the logical counterpart, add one reclaimed metal, and done.
Ech, reclaimed metal, but oh well. Need moar dupes.

[Byrnbot08]

So, is it just me or is the store not up and our backpack unavailable?

IT BEGINS.

The Great Hatless Times have come at long last! Beg forgiveness from Gabe above! Pray to SAXTON HALE in all his manliness!

REPENT! Repent for everytime you used Natascha! Lest the powers that be take away your hats forever!

[KBF]

Crafting new items is simple. Take the logical counterpart, add one reclaimed metal, and done.
Ech, reclaimed metal, but oh well. Need moar dupes.

Why must I give up my Vintage items? Looks like I will be messing around on Walkway a bunch.

..With my new Soldier backpack.

[Jibar]

Crafting new items is simple. Take the logical counterpart, add one reclaimed metal, and done.
Ech, reclaimed metal, but oh well. Need moar dupes.

Yeah...
Apart from the Mackeral, they could have used Scrap Metal for all the rest

[onasuma]

The new spy knife is worthless thus far. Will report back when Ive had more experience.

Edit: Oh and is the mackrel actually worthless?

[KBF]

The new spy knife is worthless thus far. Will report back when Ive had more experience.

Edit: Oh and is the mackrel actually worthless?

The community items on the old system were usually useless. Remember original Homewrecker? Current Crit-A-Cola?

[Arbitrarity]

Oh great. The Milk is secondary, as was probably logical. And the Shortstop acts like a scattergun. With a half-second of slow (60%, slows to about revved heavy speed) per hit. I need to get my hands on one, but this strongly implies that the scout set is actually worthwhile. As a scattergun, the shortstop is suddenly viable for picking. It makes enemies easier to run down and hit. And the scout easily contributes in teamfights with milk and picks. And no one cares about the melee.
Oh damn. That actually is bad.

[onasuma]

ELEVEN. POUNDS. FOR. A. HAT.

No valve. Just no.

Did I mention the store is open

Oh and bald scout is, and you'll all love this, tied for the 2nd most expensive hat!

[surikesu]

Oh and bald scout is, and you'll all love this, tied for the 2nd most expensive hat!

And they said I was crazy, but no, I was the only one who knew how valuable bald scout was!

[Valaqil]

what is this i dont even

Bald Scout? The most hideous hat in the game? Its eyes bore into my soul. The shine... I... can't look away...

[Djinn_in_Tonic]

Now, to find someone who wants the Bonk Helm, the Baker Boy, the Pyro's Beanie, or the Hatless Sniper...

[KBF]

I am considering buying the Polycount pack. Someone talk me out of it. Or into it. I don't even know anymore!

I mean, fifty dollars?

[surikesu]

I am considering buying the Polycount pack. Someone talk me out of it. Or into it. I don't even know anymore!

The scary part is without the discount, the Polycount pack is supposed to be $134.83.

[KBF]

I wish they threw in some paint, or a key, or like some Dueling game or.. Something.

Wait, each Dueling Game costs a dollar per 5? 20 cents each? That doesn't sound like a lot, but.. I'd much rather be able to use them with much less discretion..

[onasuma]

Im sure the prices will drop in a day or so. The community all seem to think that £11 is too much per hat. Wait. Like I am. Because damn, if Im gonna buy 6 hats more to see what the free gift is than anything else (secondly to give more money to valve - I paid £20 for >700 hours of gameplay), I want it to be price effective.

[tyckspoon]

wait, so, extra health, rifle that applies Jarate, Kukri that crits on Jarate'd targets. Deliberate support for stupid assault Sniper shenanigannery. Goodbye, headshots, I sucked with you anyway!

[KBF]

Im sure the prices will drop in a day or so. The community all seem to think that £11 is too much per hat. Wait. Like I am. Because damn, if Im gonna buy 6 hats more to see what the free gift is than anything else (secondly to give more money to valve - I paid £20 for >700 hours of gameplay), I want it to be price effective.

But Valve, like any company, know that people like to whine about any kind of high-ish price. And if whining actually results in a lower price, they've effectively been payed for doing so. I doubt Valve will lower the prices now. Though I guess maybe they've hinted that they might in that interview.. And with their own point system set up, they could offer refunds.. Hmm..

[Arbitrarity]

wait, so, extra health, rifle that applies Jarate, Kukri that crits on Jarate'd targets. Deliberate support for stupid assault Sniper shenanigannery. Goodbye, headshots, I sucked with you anyway!

Bwaha. Nope, only somewhat charged shots apply jarate. Not sure exactly how much.

Maaan. I want more reclaimed metals.

[onasuma]

But Valve, like any company, know that people like to whine about any kind of high-ish price. And if whining actually results in a lower price, they've effectively been payed for doing so. I doubt Valve will lower the prices now. Though I guess maybe they've hinted that they might in that interview.. And with their own point system set up, they could offer refunds.. Hmm..

£11.99 is a reasonably sized pizza. Pixels it aint.