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[Collete]

A couple jumps that you can do with the increased height from the Winger:

http://youtu.be/YS91n0nzN4g

Now I regret scrapping my Winger a week ago =(

 

[Zomba13]

Latest update seems to have messed up text idling.

I noticed this too. Really sucks

 

[Turok_TTZ]

they nerfed dead ringer it seems.
seeing my success with spy unhindered just recently, they didnt nerf it enough lol.
what they should nerf is the spy vanilla set.

 

[Yeef]

Custom maps are back in full effect.

Added cp_axle, ctf_aurora, koth_namicott and arena_hydro to the server.

 

[Easy_D]

Anyone else having issues with laser projectiles being invisible post update? I read there were issues in DX8 mode but I'm on DX9+ :\

 

[Rickenslacker]

Anyone else having issues with laser projectiles being invisible post update? I read there were issues in DX8 mode but I'm on DX9+ :\

Are they still invisible on your end? The most recent patch fixed it for DX8 users, so it might've also fixed however it was happening to you.

 

[SteveWinwood]

Custom maps are back in full effect.

Added cp_axle, ctf_aurora, koth_namicott and arena_hydro to the server.

Ooooo what's cp_axle?

 

[The Artful Dodger]

 

[Zomba13]

Just noticed my Clan Pride has reverted back to the default Team Fortress logo. It's no longer got the little NeoGAF logo I put on there. Anyone know if this will be fixed or will I have to add a new decal?

 

[The Artful Dodger]

I got the Chargin' Targe and Loose Cannon Again! Woo!

 

[little miss gogo]

I got the Chargin' Targe and Loose Cannon Again! Woo!

 

[Dragon1893]

I never played this game and just realized I still have those TF2 items that came with Bioshock Infinite in my inventory. Are those worth anything?

 

[Hasney]

We're launching a western Europe based server (located in France but run by UK people) in about 15 mins. A selection of stock maps with some general insanity. I don't wanna spam the place up, but if you're interested in playing tonight, send me a PM.

There's no Pinion or premium mods.

 

[Head of Vengarl]

So my friend bought me The Orange Box. Does this have any effect on my TF2? Do I get an extra hat? I want an extra hat.

 

[Hasney]

Nah, I think it just makes you premium.

 

[Bluth54]

I think you get the Proof of Purchase hat for being premium.
Also you can get hat drops and you get 6 backpack pages instead of 1.

 

[Iadien]

Latest update seems to have messed up text idling.

Seems people figured out a way around it on facepunch, textmode idling is currently dead though.

 

[WhiskeyDiver]

I never played this game and just realized I still have those TF2 items that came with Bioshock Infinite in my inventory. Are those worth anything?

Honestly, they aren't worth much. At best you could maybe get 10-11 refined for the set. That's maybe $3.50 to $4 US on the steam market.

 

[Dragon1893]

Honestly, they aren't worth much. At best you could maybe get 10-11 refined for the set. That's maybe $3.50 to $4 US on the steam market.

But if they can't be placed on the market how do I sell them? Just curious. Thanks.

 

[Rickenslacker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7-rfLVxf-M

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Just one more piece of evidence that engies are the worst class

 

[Sianos]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7-rfLVxf-M

The only acceptable use of the Mini Sentry.

That, and Kairu's crazy jump videos.

 

[The Artful Dodger]

The only acceptable use of the Mini Sentry.

That, and Kairu's crazy jump videos.

That was so ridiculous that I actually watched the whole thing.

 

[ArtistDude88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7-rfLVxf-M

That was great!

 

[thefro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7-rfLVxf-M

In theory the Engy should be able to launch any other class like that.

Hopefully they don't completely patch it out since that's pretty neat.

 

[Head of Vengarl]

I think you get the Proof of Purchase hat for being premium.
Also you can get hat drops and you get 6 backpack pages instead of 1.

I already had premium after spending $4.95 on some hats a year ago. But you're right, I got the Proof of Purchase! Woohoo!

 

[Proven]

So I haven't posted in a while because a few days ago I left for Jamaica. Visiting family and such. Todays's my birthday too. I'll see you all when I get back two Fridays from now. Later!

And yes, I haven't touched the update at all yet. Woe is me.

 

[Clydefrog]

I wish I had family in Jamaica

 

[SteveWinwood]

We have the same birthday?

:O

 

[Proven]

We have the same birthday?

:O

I think we went over this last year when there was a party on the server. Or was it the year before...?

 

[Clydefrog]

happy birthday knivesmith!

hi stevewinwood

 

[SteveWinwood]

I think we went over this last year when there was a party on the server. Or was it the year before...?

I don't remember, I'm too old.

Oh you silly Clivefrog.

 

[Yeef]

KniveSmith.

Tch.

It's Proven.

 

[Collete]

Happy birthday, Proven!
(Sorry that name is what I'm used to)

You too steve!

 

[Sianos]

The Compass.

It always point towards the East.

 

[Sianos]

ALSO HAPPY BIRTHDAY PROVEN AND STEVE WINWOOD <333

 

[The Artful Dodger]

We have the same birthday?

:O

Sorry I missed any birthday festivities, I got drunk instead.

Best to both of you.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Happy belated, ProvenWood!

 

[ArtistDude88]

Is text mode idling still borked?

 

[Alienups]

Is text mode idling still borked?

Looks like it was purposely fucked by Valve but there's a way; http://alexmk.hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Idle-in-TF2-Automatically-After-the-Textmode-Disable-Update

Bit iffy about doing it myself, gonna wait and see.

 

[DJ Crimson]

Yea

 

[ArtistDude88]

Yeah... I'll wait for a fix as well. Thanks though.

 

[Yeef]

I got voted off of a Valve high tower server. I was playing without sound, so I don't know if it was for top-scoring or for actually pursuing the objective.

Regardless, I was only playing to see if I liked phong off. I think I do.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11105

TF2 Blog
02:44
Your time is valuable, and the fact that you choose to spend it on Team Fortress 2 is awesome. When we introduced the Item Drop System back in 2009, one of our goals was to reward you for spending your time with us.

We recently made a change that helps ensure players are playing TF2, not just leaving their computers on in order to get item drops. As of last week, players can no longer receive item drops unless they are actively playing the game.

As with any update, this change is meant to keep the game as fair, fun, and rewarding to as many players as possible. We will continue to examine how the Item Drop System is used, and make any adjustments as needed to benefit the players.

Questions and Answers:

What is the definition of &#8220;actively playing&#8221; Team Fortress 2?

From an item drop perspective, a player is considered to be actively playing if they meet all of the following criteria:

Is connected to a VAC secured server.
Is responding to in-game drop notifications while not utilizing external programs to do so.
Is running only one instance of the game.
Is not in textmode.
A player who meets all of those criteria is earning time towards random item drops (subject to the weekly cap).
Will I be VAC banned for not actively playing the game, also known as &#8216;idling&#8217;?

No, you will not be banned for just idling. You may be banned if you use external programs to circumvent idle detection. See VAC FAQ.
Will I lose my drops if I'm idling? Will it affect my weekly drop cap?

No, drops are not lost and the drop cap remains unaffected. Players will simply have their item drops paused. Item drops will return when normal play is resumed.
Why are you changing how the Item Drop System works?

This change is designed to make the TF2 experience equally rewarding for all players. The previous system had flaws that allowed players to collect rewards without actively playing TF2.
I don&#8217;t idle. How does this impact me?

The new system ensures you won&#8217;t become disadvantaged for playing TF2 the way you always have.

Damn.

 

[ArtistDude88]

That's a huge slap in the face to people who have spent money on multiple accounts solely to idle.

I can see why they did it, but, they sure waited an awful long time to implement this.

 

[little miss gogo]

that is hilarious. now the kids have to actually PLAY a video game. how devious.

 

[Bluth54]

I can see why they did it, but, they sure waited an awful long time to implement this.

I'm guessing most of the current TF2 team is different then past TF2 teams and they've decided to do things differently. I believe there was an interview with Robin Walker where he said that having hats that were part of a set bonus was a mistake but they weren't going to change the existing ones because people paid money for them, but the current team changed that as well.

 

[speedpop]

I like this current TF2 team.

 

[Hazaro]

That's a huge slap in the face to people who have spent money on multiple accounts solely to idle.

I can see why they did it, but, they sure waited an awful long time to implement this.

Pretty sure all those people have made their money back at least tenfold.

 

[ArtistDude88]

Pretty sure all those people have made their money back at least tenfold.

True... For my $10 investment I was able to get nearly $50 from marketing keys

Also, there's a new TF2 dev team?