"Flash forward a few months, and we're proud to introduce the in-game Mann Co. Store. And, because we'd hate to satisfy the bean counters completely, we've decided community item contributors will get paid based on the sales of their items. So you can make some f$*&ing money already too."
Only question I have for this store idea is, how are they going to hand weapons en masse? Seems like this would only work for visual upgrades and not powers.
I didn't have any items chosen for the Polycount pack, they're only paying the Polycount pack people right now, I only have the Pain Train in the game and it's easily gotten through drops or crafting.
I expect about $0.50 in my bank account around six months from now when some silly newbie gets it in his head that you have to buy items or you don't get them.
I didn't have any items chosen for the Polycount pack, they're only paying the Polycount pack people right now, I only have the Pain Train in the game and it's easily gotten through drops or crafting.
I expect about $0.50 in my bank account around six months from now when some silly newbie gets it in his head that you have to buy items or you don't get them.
shit really? I dunno, I just expected with all the stuff you make, you'd have about 10 items in there by now.
I didn't have any items chosen for the Polycount pack, they're only paying the Polycount pack people right now, I only have the Pain Train in the game and it's easily gotten through drops or crafting.
I expect about $0.50 in my bank account around six months from now when some silly newbie gets it in his head that you have to buy items or you don't get them.
Are they even adding the original contribution items to that percentage pay out. I signed off on the polycount stuff but I didnt see any mention of getting stuff for the Hound Dog.
Are they even adding the original contribution items to that percentage pay out. I signed off on the polycount stuff but I didnt see any mention of getting stuff for the Hound Dog.
Says in the FAQ that initially this will be limited to the polycount pack so they can work out any teething problems. The other community items will be added sometime in the future.
Pin isn't out yet it seems. I've played for 2 hours and crafted to make sure the servers are working. They are. The model is in-game so they must be busy with real issues and not a silly pin.
:poly142: Maybe.
But now that the game has an item shop I don't see myself re-installing it. So I guess I'll keep admiring the models posted here rather than ingame.
Gotta say though, I really think they should remove hats from the set bonuses.
With the amount of time it takes to gather enough metal to craft a hat, and a class token...only to have a chance at possibly getting the set bonus hat. ehhhhhhh I think most league players would have to buy at least the hat just to stay competitive.
Also, while I love the new hats with my new gear, eventually I'm going to want to have my set bonus but use a different hat to differentiate myself from the others. Having the hat as part of the set bonus kind of puts us all back to being uniform again.
Aside from that, I love the update. I hope Valve and the contributors here make some good loot off of this all. The Solder Pack truly changes the class, I LOVE IT.
Damn, a very similar hat to mines got into polypack, I'm even thinking they remodeled somehow! See for yourself:
There was a solly on the server I was on earlier running around with an Indian headdress too. Couldn't get close enough to see whether it was the one from the polypack comp. Did that ever get submitted?
There was a solly on the server I was on earlier running around with an Indian headdress too. Couldn't get close enough to see whether it was the one from the polypack comp. Did that ever get submitted?
You made a head-dress? Where in that link above is the head-dress? And if you're talking about the fancy military hat, yours and the one in the game now look nothing a like?
You made a head-dress? Where in that link above is the head-dress? And if you're talking about the fancy military hat, yours and the one in the game now look nothing a like?
I said it was awfully familiar, with the same color scheme, design aspects (golden buttons on sides) and idea. I just want to know who modeled it. It was one of a kind in this contest, if not, please show me another thread, made before mines describing and modeling this hat. I'm quite offended by your tone adam, I understand your stress with the contest, but being all defensive and rude is unnecessary.
I believe the hat in the game that looks similar to your hat Fragus (in colour only) was made by Valve. I highly doubt they "stole" from yours or were inspired by it, as they look nothing alike mesh wise. Claiming that they copied "red and gold colour" is just dim.
Anyway, you did submit them and Valve said they'll be taking from the library of submissions in the time to come, so who knows, maybe your gun and stuff will get in.
The new game mode is not in this update
Robin previously told us thered be a new game mode in the next TF2 update, but in the end they didnt have time to finish it. They were also planning to add one more pack of Polycount items, but since they relate to the new game mode, they left those out too.
I said it was awfully familiar, with the same color scheme, design aspects (golden buttons on sides) and idea. I just want to know who modeled it. It was one of a kind in this contest, if not, please show me another thread, made before mines describing and modeling this hat. I'm quite offended by your tone adam, I understand your stress with the contest, but being all defensive and rude is unnecessary.
My tone? I was just stating that your entry and this hat don't look a like other than being the same type of hat is all. No stress here.
That is a very common type of hat that's used in militaries and marching bands. You can't claim to own the intellectual property of something so common, if it were more unique then I'd be more sympathetic, but I agree that it's only similar because they're both Shako hats.
just bought the .50 cent Rocket Jumper to get the free hat... pro tip: do not use the rocket jumper in-game, it does no damage to enemies but gets you killed very very very very fast
some of the new additions are pretty intriguing, like the supply crates/ paint cans, but dueling! though if you can onlly duel after you find/craft/buy the mini-game then I don't know how many people will even get to try it. Also a little surprised to see that some items/packs cost more the freakin game! I mean really? $17 for a hat? Really?!? :poly122:
just bought the .50 cent Rocket Jumper to get the free hat... pro tip: do not use the rocket jumper in-game, it does no damage to enemies but gets you killed very very very very fast
some of the new additions are pretty intriguing, like the supply crates/ paint cans, but dueling! though if you can onlly duel after you find/craft/buy the mini-game then I don't know how many people will even get to try it. Also a little surprised to see that some items/packs cost more the freakin game! I mean really? $17 for a hat? Really?!? :poly122:
Millions of people paid 25$ for a WoW mount... So why not 17$? People will buy it... Gotta have the digital gear.
Grats once again to those who got in! I still have fingers crossed that I could get into the next batch.:)
I could start the unofficial PC server up again if that helps. Though until I can get this new processor in* kinda on the fence as Im running the Polycount L4d2 server along with some servers for our own game is IMO just at the stress point of the server. Dont forget the L4d/2 new DLC comes out next week so I expect that to especially be hit hard soon.
(I.E. I dont want people to join and then whine about lag).
*Attempting on getting help creating a custom Bios so can use this new quad core. So I may end up bricking it if fails until get new ROM chip.
Are you folks who've gotten random hats into the game alongside the Polycount pack getting any kind of financial reward? I can see a number of hats that came through here, most notably (well the one I remember most clearly at least) Zipfinator's Demoman crash helmet.
If they're getting money in to this whole business, Valve are going to have to be pretty careful in not screwing over some people while paying others. I mean they can obviously do whatever they feel like with the setup they've got going, legally speaking, but it's not going to do the community much good if some folks are getting paid and some aren't.
at first when I heard of the Mann Co store I thought it was shady as fuck on Valves part to be selling the awesome Polycount Pack stuff when they didn't make the items.
but then further reading showed me how foolish it was to ever doubt how great Valve is when a % of the money is going to the guys who made the items. im sure most of the cash dose go to valve and the % is very small for the authors because hey its a business but still its pretty sweet they would even give that let alone do these community contests that get peoples great work in there game
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amazing
swizzle will be rich!
I expect about $0.50 in my bank account around six months from now when some silly newbie gets it in his head that you have to buy items or you don't get them.
shit really? I dunno, I just expected with all the stuff you make, you'd have about 10 items in there by now.
Well, the pain train is still dope.
Are they even adding the original contribution items to that percentage pay out. I signed off on the polycount stuff but I didnt see any mention of getting stuff for the Hound Dog.
Says in the FAQ that initially this will be limited to the polycount pack so they can work out any teething problems. The other community items will be added sometime in the future.
Polycount pin? Whaaaa?
Anyway wait a week. It will surely come.
Um. It's a free update.
and mine:
Please?
But now that the game has an item shop I don't see myself re-installing it. So I guess I'll keep admiring the models posted here rather than ingame.
Gotta say though, I really think they should remove hats from the set bonuses.
With the amount of time it takes to gather enough metal to craft a hat, and a class token...only to have a chance at possibly getting the set bonus hat. ehhhhhhh I think most league players would have to buy at least the hat just to stay competitive.
Also, while I love the new hats with my new gear, eventually I'm going to want to have my set bonus but use a different hat to differentiate myself from the others. Having the hat as part of the set bonus kind of puts us all back to being uniform again.
Aside from that, I love the update. I hope Valve and the contributors here make some good loot off of this all. The Solder Pack truly changes the class, I LOVE IT.
AGREED.
I just wanted to get my hands on your maraca's.
Um..that didn't come out right.
Yeah, It was from my pack, Fleurs D'Or
http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73079&highlight=Fragus
You made a head-dress? Where in that link above is the head-dress? And if you're talking about the fancy military hat, yours and the one in the game now look nothing a like?
valve is so badass. this is pure genius.
my only question is, when is the second contest coming?
Anyway, you did submit them and Valve said they'll be taking from the library of submissions in the time to come, so who knows, maybe your gun and stuff will get in.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/09/30/team-fortress-2-now-selling-items-for-real-money-massive-update-just-launched/#comments
My tone? I was just stating that your entry and this hat don't look a like other than being the same type of hat is all. No stress here.
some of the new additions are pretty intriguing, like the supply crates/ paint cans, but dueling! though if you can onlly duel after you find/craft/buy the mini-game then I don't know how many people will even get to try it. Also a little surprised to see that some items/packs cost more the freakin game! I mean really? $17 for a hat? Really?!? :poly122:
Millions of people paid 25$ for a WoW mount... So why not 17$? People will buy it... Gotta have the digital gear.
Grats once again to those who got in! I still have fingers crossed that I could get into the next batch.:)
Edit:
"I hope to get to delivering them this weekend. Sorry, we've been really busy on the update.
Robin."
lol, are you serious?
Anyway, booted up the game, looked at prices: 17,5 EUROS for a hat? damn, glad I can still get it for free :P
Not so much interest in playing though
The headdress that is Indian, y'know
(I.E. I dont want people to join and then whine about lag).
*Attempting on getting help creating a custom Bios so can use this new quad core. So I may end up bricking it if fails until get new ROM chip.
If they're getting money in to this whole business, Valve are going to have to be pretty careful in not screwing over some people while paying others. I mean they can obviously do whatever they feel like with the setup they've got going, legally speaking, but it's not going to do the community much good if some folks are getting paid and some aren't.
but then further reading showed me how foolish it was to ever doubt how great Valve is when a % of the money is going to the guys who made the items. im sure most of the cash dose go to valve and the % is very small for the authors because hey its a business but still its pretty sweet they would even give that let alone do these community contests that get peoples great work in there game