Hey all, if you didn't know the biggest update in TF2 history rolled out yesterday as well the game is now FREE for everyone.
So who wants to get online and play us some GAMES?
I don't think I have enough hats to compete anymore.
?? okay
Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 24, 2011, 10:24:55 AM
?? okay
It was a joke, about hats... that is the primary thing funding TF2 now. Hats do not impact game play.
Speaking of TF2:
Meet the Medic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36lSzUMBJnc
Quote from: Lazybones on June 24, 2011, 11:11:46 AM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 24, 2011, 10:24:55 AM
?? okay
It was a joke, about hats... that is the primary thing funding TF2 now. Hats do not impact game play.
Ahh :D okay heh
They have drop items and special craftable items that change the game a bit now. You can get stuff without having to grind by either picking them up, crafting them or buying them right from the in-game store.
Some of the weapons are pretty badass and change the classes significantly enough to make things pretty darn interesting. (I managed to pick up a soldier rocket launcher called "the black box", it shoots one less missile but you get +15 health back on every hit, including splash damage!!)
Woe be unto the player capping a point solo if a Demoman armed with the Chargin' Targ and the Eyelander happens to be around
I am totally out of date on the crafting system, and what new weapons do...
I might be able to get some game time in tonight.
Quote from: Lazybones on June 24, 2011, 02:09:18 PM
I am totally out of date on the crafting system, and what new weapons do...
I might be able to get some game time in tonight.
Check out the TF2 wiki for a complete run down on items / strategies / crafting recipies (that is if the site stays up, I know it was having connection issues early this morning from so many users hammering it at once).
Bottom line though even if you don't have the new toys the game is still a lot of fun, if you see me online join whatever server I'm on! :D
So wait, they turned TF2 into Minecraft? Except not as buggy?
Quote from: Tom on June 24, 2011, 02:36:19 PM
So wait, they turned TF2 into Minecraft? Except not as buggy?
And you can shoot tiny baby men!
Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 24, 2011, 02:37:30 PM
Quote from: Tom on June 24, 2011, 02:36:19 PM
So wait, they turned TF2 into Minecraft? Except not as buggy?
And you can shoot tiny baby men!
Technically you can in minecraft too ;) just no built in gun yet. Only arrows which you can use a bow with, or an auto launcher box thing.
So many new items and things!...
I think the iTunes 99c pricing for apps has tainted me... I am actually tempted to purchase some of the 99c items in the TF2 store... Mostly because the time it would take me to craft the items by drops is astronomical!.
Some stuff is pretty fun!
Just be careful, I think the minimum amount you can put in your Steam wallet is like $5 or something
Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 26, 2011, 05:37:38 PM
Some stuff is pretty fun!
Just be careful, I think the minimum amount you can put in your Steam wallet is like $5 or something
The set items are deceivingly priced. There will be several cheap items and one rare expensive one.
Haven't made any purchases, need to play some more.
Quote from: Lazybones on June 26, 2011, 07:46:43 PM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 26, 2011, 05:37:38 PM
Some stuff is pretty fun!
Just be careful, I think the minimum amount you can put in your Steam wallet is like $5 or something
The set items are deceivingly priced. There will be several cheap items and one rare expensive one.
Haven't made any purchases, need to play some more.
Me too :D I love that new Medic gun!
Made two purchases:
1. A key to open a crate... disappointing.. wont do it again. The item was worth less than the key.
2. Picket up the "Back Scratcher" Melee weapon for the Piro... VERY happy.. Oddly enough the strange trade off for healing works very well in my favor most games and it does WAY more damage.
Damn son! I gots to get back in the game :D
Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 29, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
Damn son! I gots to get back in the game :D
FYI Looking for Pyro, Scout and Engineer items if you find any... They are my primary classes. I think I have some odd Soldier items and some duplicate Sniper items.
Sure thing! Hey, keep an eye out for the Gunboats, I need them for my Solly/Demo
http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Item_drop_system
Good info on the drop system.
If you are connected to steam the offline practice mode counts toward game time.
Woo, great find
FYI if you are a lazy casual gamer there is currently a way to get more drops without any work.
1. Start the game, I would suggest switching to windowed mod (less likely to crash if you minimize it)
2. Go to the Offline Game mode, I control points, but I don't think it matters
3. Let it load to the chalkboard / film room.
4. Minimize the game and let it run. (max 11 hrs a week for drops unless you have rollover from the previous week)
5. Check your backpack, if nothing then, join an online game then after a death check your backpack. You should have lots of loot and stuff to craft with.
This currently does not break any Valve rules, it also does not alter your stats for any characters playtime and kills since you don't even go to the character select.
http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=5770
Summer item sale, and special items..
I like this note:
QuoteNote: The Scout is shown equipped with TWO miscellaneous slot items. We realize this is currently IMPOSSIBLE. After firing the artist responsible, we are now working on making that artist's vision a reality.
Some funny stuff in there:
http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Mann_Co._Supply_Crate#Series_.2322_-_Refreshing_Summer_Cooler
Problem is the keys cost $.
Yep...
Hey! I achieved Soldier milestone 2 & 3 in one day lol
The Direct Hit is pretty good for hasslin' dug-in Engineers :D
I'm gonna be on tonight if anyone wants to play
LAST ONE ALIVE LOCK THE DOOR!
http://www.tf2crafting.info/ Tells you what can be crafted out of your backpack junk.
Whoa! Very handy!!
Also, I got some scout stuff for ya (but I don't remember what lol)
Ooh cool found a similar site that shows me what I have in my backpack! Okay, I have:
-The Winger (http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Winger) (more damage, smaller clip)
-The Atomizer (http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Atomizer) (triple jump at the cost of damage and attack speed)
http://www.tf2items.com/id/mr_analog
Will trade for Chargin' Targ and the Claidheamh M?r :D
Remember we have a RW chat channel... Once two of us are online we should start voice chat in there.
Quote from: Lazybones on July 04, 2011, 05:44:01 PM
Remember we have a RW chat channel... Once two of us are online we should start voice chat in there.
Agreed!
Man, last night's session was fun, though it was an odd mix of experienced players and newbies.
But it's good to know that, even now: No one expects a Scout rush :D
BONK!
How did you guys get the update, was it just there?
Quote from: Stewie521 on July 05, 2011, 01:42:18 PM
How did you guys get the update, was it just there?
What update?
All steam games auto update...
Quote from: Lazybones on July 05, 2011, 02:13:01 PM
Quote from: Stewie521 on July 05, 2011, 01:42:18 PM
How did you guys get the update, was it just there?
What update?
All steam games auto update...
oh, I must have my head in Halo and COD where if you want an update you either pay for it or update it manually
Quote from: Stewie521 on July 05, 2011, 03:00:49 PM
Quote from: Lazybones on July 05, 2011, 02:13:01 PM
Quote from: Stewie521 on July 05, 2011, 01:42:18 PM
How did you guys get the update, was it just there?
What update?
All steam games auto update...
oh, I must have my head in Halo and COD where if you want an update you either pay for it or update it manually
Well I guess I should say all Valve games on Steam... TF2 is now free to pay er play... So if you don't have it already you can just download and start at any time with all the latest updates.
Here's the store page:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/440/
Sign up for Steam, download the client and pick up a copy and start fraggin'
Send me a PM with your Steam id and I'll add you to the Righteous Wrath Steam Group
Ask your dad first of course lol
Also, if you are a dad and are concerned about the cartoony blood and gore you can change the settings to that you gib into piles of cakes, presents, tricycles, etc rather than bodyparts :lol:
Oh yeah, there's a training mode now (for Soldier only right now I think), pretty handy if you're new to the game.
Quote from: Mr. Analog on July 05, 2011, 03:38:42 PM
you can change the settings to that you gib into piles of cakes, presents, tricycles, etc rather than bodyparts :lol:
Which is funny and disturbing when you log into a server that has a mod to change to this mode intentionally.. I was very confused one night.
Quote from: Lazybones on July 05, 2011, 03:42:20 PM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on July 05, 2011, 03:38:42 PM
you can change the settings to that you gib into piles of cakes, presents, tricycles, etc rather than bodyparts :lol:
Which is funny and disturbing when you log into a server that has a mod to change to this mode intentionally.. I was very confused one night.
LOL, that's for sure haha
I have the game, Got it with the Orange Box, a great combination of games, you get like 7 games for 20 bucks, not bad. ;)
Quote from: Stewie521 on July 05, 2011, 05:04:15 PM
I have the game, Got it with the Orange Box, a great combination of games, you get like 7 games for 20 bucks, not bad. ;)
GREAT choice there man!
Quote from: Mr. Analog on July 05, 2011, 05:13:04 PM
GREAT choice there man!
My Dad suggested it to me. I completed Portal 5 times got stuck in Half Life 2, haven't played it much, and played TF2 for the longest time before I got Halo... And now I'm gonna try it out again tonight and see how much changed... I'll probably be stuck finding out the new features :D
Quote from: Stewie521 on July 05, 2011, 07:00:10 PM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on July 05, 2011, 05:13:04 PM
GREAT choice there man!
My Dad suggested it to me. I completed Portal 5 times got stuck in Half Life 2, haven't played it much, and played TF2 for the longest time before I got Halo... And now I'm gonna try it out again tonight and see how much changed... I'll probably be stuck finding out the new features :D
Cool, well if you want to hook up with us Lazy and I have been playing pretty frequently lately and we have our own channel for talking.
He's got it on Xbox. I don't think the Xbox version has the updates. And I don't think the Xbox and PC versions mix...
Exploding into tricycles... WHU-AT?!
Quote from: Thorin on July 05, 2011, 10:48:16 PM
He's got it on Xbox. I don't think the Xbox version has the updates. And I don't think the Xbox and PC versions mix...
Exploding into tricycles... WHU-AT?!
D'OH!! Yeah, PC and XBox not compatible :(
Also PC version KICKS!
Sorry, sorry, UNICYCLES, and burgers, and chattering teeth and... http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Category:Censored_gib_images
Pc version is free now anyway.
Exactly!
Hey, so, I DID have some money in my Steam wallet (got impatient trying to get some goodies) and so I bought some Summer Cooler keys, if anyone wants to trade :)
Oh man, Lazy, I didn't see the chat window until I logged out there was no audible note when you tried to ping me I guess.
Sorry man!!
I've been popping in... you guys noticed?
Quote from: Melbosa on July 07, 2011, 08:18:33 AM
I've been popping in... you guys noticed?
Yeah, you're online now, grinding drops presumably :D
Tonight I'll be sure to be IN the RW channel when I log on :)
Last night was good I got 50 points one round
as Engineer, people just wouldn't stop touchin' that durn thing, it was epic.
Also since teleporters get blown up all the time it loaded up my shotgun with like half a dozen crits :dance:
Okay okay okay! Last night I crafted the Loch-n-Load to see what it was like, man if you can get good with direct hitting foes with the grenade launcher you are gonna be DEADLY, it packs a wollop and can gib an unbuffed scout, sniper or spy from medium range BUT if the grenades touch anything else they just shatter.
Also, I love the Claidheamh M?r, combined with the Splendid Screen it's pretty deadly, also worth it just to take someone's head off and hear Demoman say "THERE CAN BEEEEEEEEEEE ONLY ONE!"
One item that's actually made me a better player overnight is the Buff Banner, it's an unlock achieved a week ago and holy crap now I understand why falling back to find health is so much better than going kamikaze. For those who don't play Soldier or who haven't read up on the Buff Banner, you have to earn "rage" by doing 600 points of damage to enemy targets, this isn't easy to do if you run into battle with no escape plan (basically you need to get at least 4 kills or so and/or splash damage). Once your rage meter is full though you can whip out the Buff Banner, blow the horn and everyone on your team around you gets mini-crits for TEN SECONDS, so if you need that extra something to make a point cap THIS is the tool for that job. With the Direct Hit you can easily gib a Heavy, or if he's Ubered with a medic, throw back his medic far enough that he loses the link and someone else can splash him (also follow up with another shot to finish the medic.
I was able to do this a few times last night and wow, what a difference in play!
I've also mapped my melee selection button to one of my mouse buttons, I was finding it tough to juggle my items (since primary weapon and secondary are pre-mapped to quickswitch), it makes the game a bit easier (for me anyway).
Anyways, D&D tonight but I'll be playing some TF2 tomorrow, my plans for Saturday went down the tubes so... between some artwork and whatnot I'll likely be online playin' games :)
Wait, there's tactics and strategy in this game? :o
Quote from: Thorin on July 08, 2011, 01:39:22 PM
Wait, there's tactics and strategy in this game? :o
If you want to win, yes