Secret Agent Man Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Engie update. Calling it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlord Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hey, is anyone else having trouble connecting to Steam? I can't connect to Steam at all (it just immediately prompts me to Retry or connect in Offline mode). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garian Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Just speaking up here, as there's been a lot of mumbling on both sides of the custom maps argument. I think it's time we allow a few of the better community maps on the rotation for Blu, with a few more added to the rtv list. Generally the only use that Red gets is for events, so I think repurposing Red to Events/Overflow and Blu to being Primary and allowing a handfull of customs would probably be a good choice. From what I've read, the general argument against customs on Blu was because it was labeled a "Stock" server, now that the original labels are gone I think there is a lot more room for flexibility in that department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlord Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Just speaking up here, as there's been a lot of mumbling on both sides of the custom maps argument. I think it's time we allow a few of the better community maps on the rotation for Blu, with a few more added to the rtv list. Generally the only use that Red gets is for events, so I think repurposing Red to Events/Overflow and Blu to being Primary and allowing a handfull of customs would probably be a good choice. From what I've read, the general argument against customs on Blu was because it was labeled a "Stock" server, now that the original labels are gone I think there is a lot more room for flexibility in that department. That was the purpose for removing the Stock label. Also, I suggest a complete removal of all customs on both servers and just put back the ones we like. Agreeing on what we like is the hard part. P.S. It appears that I'm not the only one with Steam connection issues. I think it's trying to tell me to go play Zelda: Spirit Tracks instead of TF2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hey, is anyone else having trouble connecting to Steam? I can't connect to Steam at all (it just immediately prompts me to Retry or connect in Offline mode). this happens to me every once in a while and after going to get a drink or something it works when i get back another thing garian suggested is that if we really are gonna get a content update to lock RED so that the community here has somewhere to play that isnt infested by the zillions of pubs that will be playing once the pack hits and leave BLU for pub play like it is now i think this is a very good idea Also, I suggest a complete removal of all customs on both servers and just put back the ones we like. Agreeing on what we like is the hard part. this is exactly what i was suggesting in the past and its good to see you wanna do that too obviously not everyone will like every map but still i think if enough people like particular maps they should be given a try so why not have everyone list the customs that theyd like to see heres my list ctf_vector_b3 plr_solitude_bsomething cp_freight pl_frontier and possibly ctf_snowfield the only other one that i havent gotten to try yet but have heard good things about was ctf_haarp and i think we know pretty much everyone else likes waste so i guess that is a given Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlord Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Turns out the Steam issue was on Valve's side. They've fixed it now. However, I'm doing other stuff now and should go to bed early anyway... haven't had enough sleep lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoidDrone Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 this happens to me every once in a while and after going to get a drink or something it works when i get backanother thing garian suggested is that if we really are gonna get a content update to lock RED so that the community here has somewhere to play that isnt infested by the zillions of pubs that will be playing once the pack hits and leave BLU for pub play like it is now i think this is a very good idea this is exactly what i was suggesting in the past and its good to see you wanna do that too obviously not everyone will like every map but still i think if enough people like particular maps they should be given a try so why not have everyone list the customs that theyd like to see heres my list ctf_vector_b3 plr_solitude_bsomething cp_freight pl_frontier and possibly ctf_snowfield the only other one that i havent gotten to try yet but have heard good things about was ctf_haarp and i think we know pretty much everyone else likes waste so i guess that is a given Actually, locking RED may be a good idea if/when the next class update hits. Although I'll be sorely tempted to join the pubbies and own face as Spy. It's always refreshing when I'm able to DR right behind someone and leave them none the wiser. Customs: I'd love to see the top entries from the CTF/PLR contest. If I were to list every custom I liked I'd be here forever, so I'll just add Aerospace and Glacier to that list and leave it at that. (Especially Glacier now that they fixed the particle bug.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Random Tiger Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I want more A/D maps Premuda seemed really neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I want more A/D mapsPremuda seemed really neat i played premuda probably 4 or 5 times and there were some glaring problems with it for one thing, in some cases the capping with the flag doesnt actually work and you need to wait for a teammate to come there as well and drop it and have him try to cap its also unbalanced in that offense almost always wins its not a HORRIBLE map and i wouldnt be opposed to you adding it but there are definitely better examples of a/d ctf maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoidDrone Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 its also unbalanced in that offense almost always wins In light of maps like Dustbowl and Gold Rush, this is probably a good thing. Okay, not really, but a map that's actually in BLU's favor is definitely a change of pace, if nothing else. (Capture bug aside.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiyobi Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 My theory about the whole friendship thing? Mini competitions between friends. I dunno, whoever gets the most kills between the two of 'em gets a hat? Because we all know people suddenly turn release-day-PS3-rabid over a bloody hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 My theory about the whole friendship thing? Mini competitions between friends. I dunno, whoever gets the most kills between the two of 'em gets a hat?Because we all know people suddenly turn release-day-PS3-rabid over a bloody hat. valve has stated that contrary to people's ideas, it has nothing to do with steam friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chivesontheweb Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 If this really is Soldier/Demo Update, it's both great and terrifying at the same time. On one hand, even more projectile spam than usual. On the other, AIRBALST. Here's to a crappy shotgun replacement that makes Soldiers helpless to my Pyroing! Even if it's not the update, Valve is obviously is trying to imply it is. Why else would they choose Soldier and Demoman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Between this place and the Steam forums, it's quite apparent that TF2 player think too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireSlash Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 last night, I joined the Camera Beard Club guess I'll have to play spy more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Random Tiger Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Between this place and the Steam forums, it's quite apparent that TF2 player think too much. That's Valve's fault for being so cryptic. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 No I'm pretty sure it's just TF2 players looking for clues in every-goddamn-thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eulogic Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 its also unbalanced in that offense almost always wins this should be the case otherwise it is really frustrating but it should be close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlord Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 According to Valve's HLDS Linux server mailing list, there's a required update coming later today. No word on whether it's the actual class update or not (which was implied by the text on the TF2 page). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electronic Samurai Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 My brother an I were discussing this class update, and he suggested something that made a lot of sense - what if the class update is determined by who has the most total kills made today, between the demo and the soldier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlord Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 My brother an I were discussing this class update, and he suggested something that made a lot of sense - what if the class update is determined by who has the most total kills made today, between the demo and the soldier? If both updates are essentially finished, why implement only one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 last night, I joined the Camera Beard Clubguess I'll have to play spy more. worst spy hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Agent Man Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 worst spy hat 0/10, try harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 come on man its not even a hat! billycock is the best one by far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlord Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 The first details of the War update are upon us. It turns out that both Demo and Soldier will get 3 new weapons... but whichever class kills more of the other in the next week will also get a fourth weapon. For those of us who really don't care that much, Valve has noted that we'll have new maps this update, too. Details on the update will be released over the next week, including the new maps, achievements, weapons, and "surprises." Makes me wonder if surprises deals with the Engineer update... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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