Updates of the Week (ongoing discussion)

[backfire]

[quote author=backfire link=topic=206.msg212994#msg212994 date=1309546797]
Oh god no. Summer only items for the scout. Not available through crafting, drop, of even crates...


WELL THERE GOES MY DREAM OF COLLECTING EVERY SCOUT ITEM.

What do you think is in the summer coolers?
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Not the store-exclusive hats...

[Moosendoo]

The Sticky Jumper no longer prevents self-damage from explosions made with the Ullapool Caber, Grenade Launcher or Loch-n-Load.
The Rocket Jumper no longer prevents self-damage from the Kamikaze kill-taunt.

FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU

[Wyrmidon]

[quote author=TOH link=topic=206.msg213053#msg213053 date=1309562673]

The Sticky Jumper no longer prevents self-damage from explosions made with the Ullapool Caber, Grenade Launcher or Loch-n-Load.
The Rocket Jumper no longer prevents self-damage from the Kamikaze kill-taunt.

FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU
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No difference to me, but why would they make those weapons completely useless now?

[Dr. Zaius]

[quote author=Moosendoo link=topic=206.msg213063#msg213063 date=1309574008]
[quote author=TOH link=topic=206.msg213053#msg213053 date=1309562673]

The Sticky Jumper no longer prevents self-damage from explosions made with the Ullapool Caber, Grenade Launcher or Loch-n-Load.
The Rocket Jumper no longer prevents self-damage from the Kamikaze kill-taunt.

FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU
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No difference to me, but why would they make those weapons completely useless now?
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once again i'm an asshole

[Moosendoo]

No difference to me, but why would they make those weapons completely useless now?

Because they were always supposed to be practice weapons that weren't meant to have any use in combat.  Plus it was just too much fun.  :'(  I really don't see how the equalizer taunt one was hurting anybody though.

[sk8mystery23]

[quote author=Wyrmidon link=topic=206.msg213070#msg213070 date=1309574527]
No difference to me, but why would they make those weapons completely useless now?

Because they were always supposed to be practice weapons that weren't meant to have any use in combat.  Plus it was just too much fun.  :'(  I really don't see how the equalizer taunt one was hurting anybody though.
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TF2 Skating Rink

Okay Moose.

[[SiN] Merc]

[quote author=TOH link=topic=206.msg213053#msg213053 date=1309562673]

The Sticky Jumper no longer prevents self-damage from explosions made with the Ullapool Caber, Grenade Launcher or Loch-n-Load.
The Rocket Jumper no longer prevents self-damage from the Kamikaze kill-taunt.

FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU
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I know that feel. 

[Whendilin]

[quote author=Moosendoo link=topic=206.msg213072#msg213072 date=1309574772]
[quote author=Wyrmidon link=topic=206.msg213070#msg213070 date=1309574527]
No difference to me, but why would they make those weapons completely useless now?

Because they were always supposed to be practice weapons that weren't meant to have any use in combat.  Plus it was just too much fun.  :'(  I really don't see how the equalizer taunt one was hurting anybody though.
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TF2 Skating Rink

Okay Moose.
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lol that is awesome

[sk8mystery23]

[quote author=sk8mystery23 link=topic=206.msg213085#msg213085 date=1309578204]
[quote author=Moosendoo link=topic=206.msg213072#msg213072 date=1309574772]
[quote author=Wyrmidon link=topic=206.msg213070#msg213070 date=1309574527]
No difference to me, but why would they make those weapons completely useless now?

Because they were always supposed to be practice weapons that weren't meant to have any use in combat.  Plus it was just too much fun.  :'(  I really don't see how the equalizer taunt one was hurting anybody though.
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TF2 Skating Rink

Okay Moose.
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lol that is awesome
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Oh, I forgot to mention that replay is Moose's. Yeah.  That's the joke.

[Grimthwacker]

I've actually been finding the Winger to be a good backup for the stock Scattergun; the extra power allows you to quickly finish off any injured opponents in a pinch, especially if your scattergun runs dry.  Soda Popper & regular Pistol seem to be a good loadout thanks to the extra rounds you can fire with the mini-crit buff, at longer range.  For a game where people regularly complain about balance issues, there are plenty of creative ways to mix and match new weapons with stock ones for extra effectiveness without being too "OP".

[Moosendoo]

Okay Moose.

lol, you got me there.  ;D

[backfire]

I've actually been finding the Winger to be a good backup for the stock Scattergun; the extra power allows you to quickly finish off any injured opponents in a pinch, especially if your scattergun runs dry.  Soda Popper & regular Pistol seem to be a good loadout thanks to the extra rounds you can fire with the mini-crit buff, at longer range.  For a game where people regularly complain about balance issues, there are plenty of creative ways to mix and match new weapons with stock ones for extra effectiveness without being too "OP".

You saw the graph 2 pages ago right? You can literally outdo the damage you do from the entire clip of a higher-attack winger with one extra pistol shot. It's literally no reason why anyone would use the winger rather than the pistol. Any thoughts you might get saying otherwise is just a placebo effect.

[Kirby]

[quote author=HeK link=topic=206.msg212162#msg212162 date=1309133595]
[quote author=Versus-pwny- link=topic=206.msg212159#msg212159 date=1309132875]
[quote author=Moosendoo link=topic=206.msg212157#msg212157 date=1309132163]
Is it just me or is blue server really laggy? I get fine ping but it still feels really laggy.  I only ask because it's actually been populated (with randoms) these last copule of days.

welcome to the difference between NFO (red) and gs.com (blue)
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On the plus side, gs.com doesn't get DDOS'd every three days.
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This
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Within the next couple of weeks, our connection to Chicago will be increased to 10 Gbps from its current 1 Gbps capacity.

[Wyrmidon]

[quote author=Caffeine link=topic=206.msg212182#msg212182 date=1309138036]
[quote author=HeK link=topic=206.msg212162#msg212162 date=1309133595]
[quote author=Versus-pwny- link=topic=206.msg212159#msg212159 date=1309132875]
[quote author=Moosendoo link=topic=206.msg212157#msg212157 date=1309132163]
Is it just me or is blue server really laggy? I get fine ping but it still feels really laggy.  I only ask because it's actually been populated (with randoms) these last copule of days.

welcome to the difference between NFO (red) and gs.com (blue)
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On the plus side, gs.com doesn't get DDOS'd every three days.
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This
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Within the next couple of weeks, our connection to Chicago will be increased to 10 Gbps from its current 1 Gbps capacity.

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So does this mean anything other than DDOS will be less of an issue (if it is even still one at all)?

[CaffeinePowered]

Within the next couple of weeks, our connection to Chicago will be increased to 10 Gbps from its current 1 Gbps capacity.

So does this mean anything other than DDOS will be less of an issue (if it is even still one at all)?

Yes and no, it depends on if they add more servers into the mix and how large the DDoS is

[KarthXLR]

Honestly want your guys opinions on this: Why do you still find TF2 fun?

Even when I try my hardest to just lay back and enjoy the game I find myself getting frustrated at all the weapons and additions that keep getting crammed into the game. Please just give me an explanation of why.

[Luinbariel]

Honestly want your guys opinions on this: Why do you still find TF2 fun?

Even when I try my hardest to just lay back and enjoy the game I find myself getting frustrated at all the weapons and additions that keep getting crammed into the game. Please just give me an explanation of why.

The people.

[KarthXLR]

[quote author=Karth link=topic=206.msg213233#msg213233 date=1309678290]
Honestly want your guys opinions on this: Why do you still find TF2 fun?

Even when I try my hardest to just lay back and enjoy the game I find myself getting frustrated at all the weapons and additions that keep getting crammed into the game. Please just give me an explanation of why.

The people.
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Is that all? Like, do you still enjoy the gameplay's core mechanics? Because I love playing with you guys, just not TF2.

[[SiN] Merc]

[quote author=Luinbariel link=topic=206.msg213235#msg213235 date=1309678414]
[quote author=Karth link=topic=206.msg213233#msg213233 date=1309678290]
Honestly want your guys opinions on this: Why do you still find TF2 fun?

Even when I try my hardest to just lay back and enjoy the game I find myself getting frustrated at all the weapons and additions that keep getting crammed into the game. Please just give me an explanation of why.

The people.
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Is that all? Like, do you still enjoy the gameplay's core mechanics? Because I love playing with you guys, just not TF2.
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It's still a case of rock paper scissors, and the core mechanic has always been like that. New items are just seasoning in a stew, designed to enhance the flavor.

[KarthXLR]

Merc link=topic=206.msg213237#msg213237 date=1309678982]
[quote author=Karth link=topic=206.msg213236#msg213236 date=1309678459]
[quote author=Luinbariel link=topic=206.msg213235#msg213235 date=1309678414]
[quote author=Karth link=topic=206.msg213233#msg213233 date=1309678290]
Honestly want your guys opinions on this: Why do you still find TF2 fun?

Even when I try my hardest to just lay back and enjoy the game I find myself getting frustrated at all the weapons and additions that keep getting crammed into the game. Please just give me an explanation of why.

The people.
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Is that all? Like, do you still enjoy the gameplay's core mechanics? Because I love playing with you guys, just not TF2.
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It's still a case of rock paper scissors, and the core mechanic has always been like that. New items are just seasoning in a stew, designed to enhance the flavor.
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I guess I'm just different.